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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1955

Page

14

UCLA Track Teams Eye Second as Trojans Dominate PCC

UCLA figures to top its best ever point total at the Pacific Coast Conference championships in Eugene, but is expected to finish second behind USC. The Bruins, led by coach Ducky Drake, project strong showings in hurdles and relays while Stanford and Oregon battle for third.

UCLA Hayward Field Oregon U Bruins Troy University Ave. Gang Ducky Drake Bruin Stanford Trojans Bobby Seaman Mle Russ Bus GBCLA Jim Balls Emins Jess Morten Trojan Eugene Oregon Washington Seaman Hunt Dean Bartlett Cromwell Jess Hill Mortensen State PCC Big Ten Berkeley L. A Tennessee Orca Iran

Newcombe Wins Games Loses Loot In Tight Season Row

Brooklyn pitcher Newcombe won six to two over Pittsburgh on Tuesday but was fined forty dollars for signing with umpire Frank Secory. He also faced a four hundred dollar penalty from part of a salary hold for refusing batting practice earlier this month. Dodgers maintain a six game lead over the Cubs as Chicago routs St Louis. Cubs rookie Bob Speake homered and batted in five for Chicago. Phillies sweep Giants as Marv Blaylock delivers an 11th inning winner. Reds top Milwaukee as Kluszewski hits his 12th homer. Yankees extend AL lead with a doubleheader sweep of the Senators, Berra and Howard homering. Indians beat White Sox in nightcap after Lemon double and a four-hit no-shower. Orioles top Red Sox 2-0 as Jim Wilson hurls four-hitter.

United Don Newcombe Brooklyn Pittsburgh Newcombe Roors Frank Secory Dodgers Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Howie Pollet Cubs Bob Speake Chicago Marv Blaylock Roy Smalley Philllies New York Giants Bob Miller Bob Kuzava Hoyt Wilhelm Cincinnati Miliwaukee Redlegs Gus Bell Wally Post Teil Kluszewski Yankees Senators Eddie Robinson Johnny Iucks Jim Busby Mickey Vernon Yogi Berra Dean Stone Elston Howard Bob Wiester New York Jim Konstanty Chicago White Sox Bob Lemon Indians Lemon Jack Harshman Chico Carrasquel Nellie Fox Dave Philley Jim Wilson Baltimore Boston

Pads Nab 14th Win

The San Diego Padres routed the Los Angeles Angels 16-1 for their 14th straight win and 24th in 23 games, boosting a seven-game lead in the Pacific Coast League. Eddie Erautt pitched four hitter with five strikeouts, while Rapp supplied a 15-0 lead with two homers and five RBIs as Peterson added three doubles and two singles.

United Press San Diego Padres Los Angeles Eddie Erantt Angel Bats Larl Rapp San Diego Cannonbdt Rapp Buddy Peterson Cracker RBI Erautt Angels Walt Judnich Portland San Francisco Homer Seals Reyes Oakland Sacramento Hollywood Seattle Dudnich Pric AnReIns

Unclear Baseball Box Score With Mixed Data

Readable portions describe an American League baseball box score with players such as Judaich, Bradford, Anthony, and others. The fragmentary OCR includes innings, hits, errors, RBI notes, and team totals for Washington and New York, with numerous players named and unclear scoring lines.

Chicago Longshot Faces Nashua in Preakness Battle

Sticks a little bay gelding from Washington Park aims to upset Nashua in the 116600 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico. Nine three year olds compete for the mile and three sixteenths event as Nashua, a heavy favorite after the Derby, seeks the win. The race will be televised and broadcast at 2 30 p.m. Saturday.

Baltimore Washington Park Chicago Star Attracton Pimlico Nashua Railbirds KNX

Sticks Faces Grass Race Challenge At Newark

Pat Ferrer racing secretary gL Washington Perk notified officials as Chicago invader Sticks flew to Newark and arrived by van. The colt, son of Rico Monte-Simla, has 19 juvenile starts with three wins and earnings of 59 207, yet this year shows six starts without a win and only 590 in earnings. Trainer Ed Wozneski noted slow development but praised a late surge to finish fourth in a mile pace last Saturday. The purse totals 116 600 with prizes of 25 000 second 15 000 third and 7 500 fourth. winner nets 63 050.

Pat Ferrer Gl Washington Perk Sticks Chicago Ed Wozneski Gy Xuic Chris Thompson Ofelsan Go Lishtiy Culmang Bance Chaquette Honey Gonzales Tam

Coast League results and standings across multiple cities

Reported scores from the ACIFIG Coast League show San Diego defeating Los Angeles 18 to 1, with Hollywood, Seattle, Sacramento, and San Francisco also in action. The series standings list San Diego leading Los Angeles 4 games to 0, while other leagues and matchups across baseball divisions are summarized, including American and National League results and various minor leagues.

San Diego Los Angeles Galland Sagremente Aise Ollywwood San Francisco Portland Los Angelea Saenan Faye Waigles Hollywood Garber Dinono Seattle Singleton S Ard Sacramento Jonas Oakland Set Washington Boring New York Bibverind Louis

Speedy Feathers Lon TV Tonight in MSG

Brooklyn teenagers Carmelo Costa and Lulu Perez meet in a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden. The fast pair aim to deliver rapid ring action and sharpen a path toward the 126 pound title, currently open after Sandy Sarder’s reign.

New York Carmelo Costa Lulu Perez Brooklyn Madison Square Garden Sandy Sarder

Sports Calendar Tonigh. Baxehal-Wrigtey Field Events

Listings show multiple baseball and wrestling events across Los Angeles, San Diego, and nearby venues. Notable items include Santa Ane at Park Ave Field, Caritcon vs. Cretoria, and Sladlucs competition at Olympic Auditorium. Also noted are Haese racing in Hollywood Parks and a city racing card with 1:54 and 3:35 times.

Baxehal Wrigtey Los Angeleve San Diene Bafthali Nitehawks Santa Ane Park Ave Ocean Park Caritcon Cretoria Derry Olympic Auditozieer Gjipturey Bagevalle Ind Oss Aneel San Diego Haese Hollywood Oregon Bovara Sut. J

Argonaut Handicap at Hollywood Park Sees Record Mile Threat

A strong field led by El Drag Rex Ellsworth and Determine A I Crevelin challenges the Mile mark in the 14th Argonaut Handicap at Hollywood Park. Rejected Porterhouse and Mister Gus also compete as efforts to erase the existing world two mile pace and track records unfold amid the high stakes race.

Citation Rex Ellsworth A. I. Crevelin King Ranch Llangolen Farm Porterhouse Mister Gus Hollywood Park

City Links Play Opens Saturday in Long Beach Championship

The Long Beach City Links golf championship opens Saturday at Recreation Park with 64 players in match play. Notables include Bobby Levis of City College facing Dick Clover, Downey’s Bob Boughner against Keith Lopp, and Sandy Mosk of Rivista CC challenging Dennis Murphy of Huntington Beach. Queen city women’s finals begin with June Lange and Bee Vance winning earlier rounds at Griffith Park.

Long Beach Recreation Park Mlayor City College Bobby Levis Dick Clover Downey High Bob Boughner Keith Lopp Poly Dennis Murphy Huntington Beach Sandy Mosk Rivista CC Wilson High Pinky Stevenson Johnny Lucas Recreation’ Park Stevenson Sc- Publinx Ed Korylak Rancho Lucas Ene John Richardson Lakewood del Walker Tony Teakham June Lange Bee Vance Inglewood Griffith Park Los Angeles Miss Lange Pat Sherwood San Fernando Miss Vance Helen Knight Fox Hills

Boxing and horse racing update from Hollywood Park events

Sports on radio and TV cover boxing Costa Perez and other bouts, plus Hollywood Park racing notes. The Argonaut stakes headlines feature De termine carrying 127 pounds, Mister Gus at 116, and a fast pace likely favoring powerful closers. Curragh King edged Fleet Bird by a nose last year in the Argonaut.

Fights Last Night Behind a Riot of Names

A garbled report lists fighters and places including Los Angeles Austin San Antonio Stockton amid a chaotic Associated Press style recap. Names such as Mozzis Levlegs Danny Cardenas Melvin Parker Joe Cardersa appear in fractured form with numbers and city references.

Associated Presa Los Angeles Carios Vet Las Angeles Cuipeintes Mozzis Levlegs Austin Melvin Parker Danny Cardenas San_Antona Freeno Don Ji Stockton Joe Cardersa Lea Aengeles

Ex Solon Blasts Tony Freitas In Angry Baseball Exit

Ex Solon Dillinger accused manager Tony Freitas of Sacramento Solons of mismanaging for 16 years calling him the worst boss he ever played for. Freitas declined to comment as Dillinger, Fernandez, and others departed the Pacific Coast League club after Wednesday’s game. Dillinger, 38, left claiming dissatisfaction with pay and role as he and other regulars moved on.

Oakland Bob Dillingem Eer Jbvith Tony Freitas Sacramento Solons Freitas Dillinger Nanny Fernandez Deen Solons Sox Larry Bright Rufus Crawford Buffalo Sacramento Nippy Jones Solon

Hawks Face Santa Ana at Park Avenue Field

Long Beach Nitehawks seek their final straight softball win at 8 15 tonight facing La onda Cafe of Santa Ana at Park Ave Field. Leroy Zimmerman will toe the rubber after a seven inning scoreless first outing. Chuck Ming will join the Hawk out field as King, a standout from the 1952 Texas team, studies at Long Beach State College after Army discharge. The Hawks beat Santa Ana 2 1 and 3 1 last year.

Long Beach Nitehawks Park Ave la Onda Cafe Santa Ana Leroy Zimmerman Zimmerman Pase Chuck Ming Hawk King Joe Rodgers Texas Long Beach State College Army Hawks Sents Ana

Thursday's Stars Pitching Leads Cardinals Shutout

Howie Pallet blanked the Cardinals with six hits allowed as the Associated Press reports Pallet earned his 25th major league victory. Ashburey and Whiilinsof each collected four hits in eight at bats in a bitter National League game. Phils again beat Giants 22.

Associated Pres Howie Pallet Cuby Cardinals Batong Hiehie Ashburey Whilins Joome’ d Phils Giants

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