Ex Cub Talent to Help Angel Gate
Attendance in the Pacific Coast League shows a stronger start in 1953 with 719,602 for seven weeks, up from 526,000 last year. Sacramento and Oakland surge on topnotch play and Charley Dressen return boosting Oakland. Angels attendance lags, prompting a Cub talent deployment including Bubba Church and Pryce Edwards, with trades sending Cohen, Brinkopf, and Cunningham away.
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California racing board eyes 1955 calendar compromise
The California Horse Racing Board opens work on a compromise 1955 thoroughbred calendar after failing to reach agreement with major associations. Santa Anita’s proposed Dec 31 to Mar 12 winter meeting dates were rejected, prompting the board to place the entire 1955 calendar under submission. Orioles acquire Cal Abrams from the Pirates for Dick Littlefield and an undisclosed sum as Art Ehlers searches for batting help. Shirley Fry defeats Pat Hird in Surrey Championships. Turkey upsets Russia to win world amateur freestyle wrestling. Shirai knocks out Espinosa amid Japanese press backlash. Arlie Reynolds leads AL in ERA at 1.00 with five wins, while Curt Simmons paces NL at 1.86.
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State Playoff Prices Stated for Long Beach City College
Vital statistics for Long Beach City College's bid for a state championship were announced today. Additional bleachers raise seating to 600 and admission prices include 25 cents for high school and 10 cents for children. The Vikings face West Contra Costa College in a two game weekend, with 3 p.m. start Saturday and 1 p.m. first game Sunday, followed by a potential second game.
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Lynwood, Bellflower reach CIF playoff byes in SoCal baseball
In the first round of Southern California high school playoffs Lynwood State CIF byes advance to the quarterfinals with a Friday test against the Loyola Burroughs winner. Bellflower meets the Trona Needles winner in the small schools class as Pioneer Icop and Coast League leaders also begin play.
Unclear Lhd and REREAD Softball Scores Fragment
The readable text shows scattered names and partial scores from a softball page. Names include Evans, Sanders, Adamo, Petty, and Compton with mentions of departments and addresses. The fragmentary OCR provides no coherent event, date, or location to summarize beyond a generic listing of player names and symbols.
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Ernie Mason's Race Track Specials Preview
Best bets list details several horses with positions including Snake Charmer in fourth Tiff in first Imbros in seventh Scomber to Thanks Again Charly Cliften in second Ignite in sixth described as clocker's picks and top contenders for racing odds.
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Clocker
Okeh Two Refs for Wrestling Night at Municipal Auditorium
The State Athletic Commission approved two referees for all tag team matches at the Long Beach Wrestling Club. Lords Layton and Blears return to face Tom Rice and The Great Bol in a championship bout televised on Bailey Coast TV. Reserve seats available at Union Cigar Store Ocean and Pine.
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Proctors Cops Kid Ball Loop Contest at Trusnan Boyd Diamond
Proctor's Sporting Goods surged with a six run second inning to beat Lakewood 7-Up 10-7 in a Kid League game at Trusnan Boyd diamond Monday. The Paramount Stars edged Long Beach Lions 4-3 as line scores and scattered names hint at a busy local sports page.
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Beached by a Promise fuels Meyer’s Memorial Day race
Eddie Meyer of Hollywood, a 60 year old inboard racer, plans to defend Avenger IV in Long Beach’s Memorial Day sweepstakes while his son Bud drives. Meyer had vowed his wife Alberta that the run would be his last boat ride after a Salton Sea crash that left him injured, but he returned to racing despite the broken promise and a risky season ahead.
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What Gives Wilson Golfers Finish Second
Hanna wins 15th table tennis title at Long Beach as Wilson High School players place second in the all city playoffs. Emmett Rice and Stan Albert lead the men's team to a 21-18 21-19 victory while Jane Lit stars for the women's rounds as Santa Barbara rivals close in.
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Track star chatter and prep for Compton meet
Corner notes from the Coliseum and at Recreation Park reveal talk on Stanfield versus Smith, Fordham’s two mile relay, and Ericsson’s mile duel with West Santee. Jor doubts Smith, Lea lauded, Miller excels with the javelin. Payton Jordan praises two athletes as Tevatational at Compton nears sellout.
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Recreation Park hosts 30th annual Long Head City golf championship draw
The Recreation Park Men's Club released the opening round pairings for the 30th annual Long Head City Men's Golf Championship. Handicapped flight matchups include Tony at Baseland Sites and Ralph De Sex Tunnel among numerous players. details show first round leaders and venues for several flights as scheduled this week.
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Flighy Eis
Wie Cay
Lesa
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Baseland
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Acosta Career Fini Dont Believe It
Boxing notes recount Ray Acosta’s comeback attempt after a broken arm and two rounds with Gill Chavez. He predicts a lengthy layoff before a full return, while other bouts and fighters, including Andy Escobar, Charley Powell, Windy Hawkins, and Joe Miceli, fill upcoming schedules with mixed prospects.
Outsiders Enter Carrell Feature At Speedway Race
Two Northern California drivers Johnny Scares and Woody Brown filed entries for Sundays NASCAR stock race at Carrell Speedway announced by Racing Secretary Don Basile. Jim Graham of San Francisco and Clif Roberts of Oakland also entered. Several outsiders race in cars for the NASCAR hardtop championship race closing Memorial Day events at Carrell.
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Hawks in Long Beach shut out Monterey Park
The Long Beach Nitehawks blanked Monterey Park 3 0 behind a four hitter by Ted Carlsgaard for their eighth straight shutout win in the world championship tour. Key hits came from Clint Here-Hulkeston Cleo Goyette and Bill McKrose in the inning.
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City Decathlon Surprise At All City Meet
No clear favorite in the city decathlon as entrants converge at Jordan's Field. Wilson's standout Bill Baktholomew may miss due to leg injury, while versatile Dave Baker from Poly may sit out to target the state prep meet in Berkeley. Entries compete Saturday with results kept until Friday's conclusion.
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San Chez Captures Little League Tilt
San Chez defeated Beckley 8 to 2 in a Little League tilt. Johnny Kay hit a seventh inning homer with one aboard to spark the win as Mel Otterman fanned 13 batters for Beckley. Line scores show San Chez offense producing the decisive runs.
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