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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1955

Page

15

South Preps Favored in State Meeting at LA Coliseum

Stars from Long Beach and Southland prep schools head to the Los Angeles Coliseum for the state track and field windup. Centennial and LA Jordan Highs lead contenders with seven entries across sprints, hurdles, jumps, and relays. prelims start at 9:30 a.m. and finals follow.

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Long Beach and Santa Barbara Motor Races Draw 30000 Fans

A crowded weekend at Santa Barbara and Long Beach features an all-day motor event drawing an estimated 30,000 spectators. Notables include George Neal and Roy Hale, with cars from MG, Porsche, Ferrari, Jaguar, and Renault. The program spans Saturday and Sunday, noon starts, and includes multiple classes from production to modified, with top entries aiming for fast times and state records.

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Swanta MERRY GO ROUND boxing notes and more

Boxing and sports items from Hank Hollingworth discuss Charley Green's TV bout with Mims and an IBC tilt, Vern Kennedy's pitching age and a 1929 Haydock Park upset. Also quotes Buzzie Bavasi on Roberto Clemente and short notes on Scheffing, the Rams, and Hutchinson family achievements.

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Coast League batting leaders and pitching standouts noted

Six players hit above .400 this season in the Coast League. Excelsior center fielder Dave Herbeck led with a .467 average, followed by Lynwood first baseman Larry Craig at .467. Long Beach catcher Jim Pagliareni hit .459, while Jordan catcher Mike Magee batted .436. Wilson pitcher Gordon Seyfried posted a 6-1 record with two strikeouts, and Sam Lacey of Jordan went 7-1 with 13 walks issued.

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Navy Crew Favored in Newport Regatta

The fifth annual Intercollegiate Rowing Regatta at Lido Channel Newport Friday will draw many entrants led by defending champions the U S Naval Academy Varsity crew under coach Rusty Callow. Orange Coast College and San Diego Rowing Club join a strong field including California Golden Bears Washington Huskies British Columbia USC Stanford Oregon State and UCLA. Nine races run 1 a m to 2 20 p m with Balboa Island Sculling and Punting Club as a comedy feature. regatta director Hay Lancenheim supervises and Clifford Goes referees from New York. Channel closed 10 00 am to 3 pm spectator boats may anchor northwest of Lido Isle bridge.

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Hicks Paces Girls in Detroit Test

Betty Hicks of Long Beach California holds a one stroke lead into the second round of the Wolverine Open in Detroit. She shot a 35 87 2 over par as closer to Hicks were Kirk Bell and Betty Dodd with 75s, Fay Crocker and Betty Jamieson two strokes back at 74.

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City League Softball Scores and Rosters

City League softball results list varied games with teams like Shipyard, Pars Dept, and Belmont Bankers. Notable line scores and player names appear alongside recaps of Thursday action at Truman Boyd Field and local park venues.

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Trojans Battle Oregon for PCC Baseball Title

Oregon and USC clash for the Pacific Coast Conference championship starting today at 3 on Bovard Field. The winner faces the Fresno tourney winner among Pepperdine, Fresno State, San Jose State and Willamette for a spot in the World Series in Omaha.

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Texas Girl Tops Card in Tijuana Bull Ring

Texas bullfighter Miss McCormick headlines the Ti juana arena card on Sunday at 4 p.m. This will be her first appearance in two years following near fatal goring in her prior Ti juana showing and another serious goring in Villa Acuna.

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