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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1948

Page

17

Frankly Legion Juniors Set for Season Opener

The American Legion and Ford Motor Company sponsor the Junior baseball program entering its 21st season with over 3000 teams nationwide. Three teams from Samus Thomas Post 326 North Long Beach and Arthur L. Peterson Post 27 compete as the program features youth under 27 and the Little World Series finale. Major leaguers like Williams and Feller once starred in Legion Juniors, which trains boys in sportsmanship and citizenship while guiding early careers. Frank McCormick conceived Legion Junior baseball over 20 years ago, launching in South Dakota in 1925 and expanding nationwide.

American Legion the Legion Ford Motor Company Samus Thomas Post North Long Beach Arthur L. Peterson Post Gilmore Fidé Hollywood Legion Bob Feller Hal Newhouser Vern Stephens Ted Williams Bobby Doerr George Kell Mickey Vernon Charlie Keller Johnny Pesky Harry Brecheen Marty Marion Per Wee Reese Low Boudreau Johnny Lindell Joe Gordon Howie Pollet Teagues Americas Legion Frank McCormick University of Minnesota South Dakota Union McCormick Army Air Forces

Many Legion Junior Stars Here LEGION JUNIOR BASEBALL IN LONG BEACH

Long Beach’s Legion Junior Baseball, started in 1928 with Arthur L. Peterson Post as sponsor, shows a storied lineage. Coaches include Walter Sheek, Mike Romero, Bob Hughes, and Sam Thomas Post leaders guiding Peterson and Samuel Thomas posts through the 1930s to the 1940s, with notable players such as Lee Stine, Walter Carson, Jack Hile, Babe Yocky, and Vern Stephens shaping local junior baseball lore.

Legion Junin Walter Carson Lee Stine Jack Hile Edwin Yocky Ed MecCormick Ernie Holbrook Lawrence Yocky Draper Dawes Earle Christiansen Loren Buckman John Dins William Osgood Henry Hernandez Bill Ferrer Peterson Day Hodges Bob Fuhrer New Orleans Colorado Springs Stine Hue Jack Salveson Babe Yocky Ralph Hess Johnny Morrow Mike Romero Jack Brower Joe Skelter Vern Stephens Samuel Thomas Post En Nulty Bob Caplinger Don Cecil Chick Brandom Keith Simon Jack Pacpke Walter Olsen Bob Farrow Clyde Bennett Don Shirey Richard Peres Bob Hughes Bob Johnny Brysch Ray Little Dec Whsor Chuck Stevens Buddy Darnell Bob Sturgeon Brysch Wenatchee Samuel Thomas Cilf Mapes Thomas Dick Cole Whitey Thomson Skip Rowland Johnny McKeown Merley Gockman Hughes Cardinal Samuel Thomas Wilson Legion Teglon Erie Saty Johnny Rysch

Trojans favored to win Coast Conference track meet at Coliseum

Dean Cromwell's USC Trojans expected to sweep 13 of 15 events at the Pacific Coast Conference championships, with Patton chasing a world record in the 220 yards and several records likely to fall. California, UCLA, and Stanford runners loom as rivals, while Washington State and Oregon field strong sprinters and distance runners.

EL Patton Dean Cromwell Trojans Patton PelkMe Fresno Cromwell Jesse Owens Coliseum Donnie Anderson California Dick Kenniston Washington State Dave Henthorne Oregon Kenniston Henthorne Craig Dixon U. C. Lat. A Steve Anderson Washington Sam Klopstock Stanford Dixon Earl Vickery Troy Lee Orr Ronnie Frazier Stan Anderson Bill Bayless Jerry Shipkey Otis Chandler Frank Fletcher Ralph Gold Jack Hensey United States Clem Elschen Jay Nebulen Dick Paeth Don Wold Bill Steed Roeland Sink Tari Tash Berard WA Casffrey Sna Davinl USC Joe Ake Herik Atementey Moura Ernie Lightner UCLA McKentey Soes Helthorne Cream Barak Jettres Mel Fatton UEC Don Anderson Terry Hare Cailmennay Mona Wick’ Kenniston Glete Talay S—Amile Lightner Hlemnery L Goe Nebour Waen Stare U. & Ontlegiate Zens DeLoneht Helays Larry Hott Liebowite Idahod Roland Sinks Clem Eischen Wash State Cee Torre An Tases Sint Wasblogtens Grist Hs Bealeh Ana May Babe Bing Wika Bed Garner Woah State i Los Wald Valerg Sint Nie SBR Steen Uwastinsteny Uae Ehhiors Tan Dick Pastn Aah Stair Art Nach S—Jono Pattee Nasn Figh Ruavles fAnéeres Klepstor Kreita Kare Dav Best Toutsidars Montaha Hla Vickery Orr Ctdly Dixon OGLA USCH Jeet Rearan Teg Hademaker Seema Bass Derrel Kreitz Sinntort5 Eac Bryan JC Athleth Cur S—Downms Mexec Meadown Sefton George Rasmussen Crepont Halde Harper Cruck Hanser Californiays Tom Bryant Califayta Husedee Willam Colemans Calmenal Tom Folia Capenle Broad Cackie Robinson Bob Laldiaw Wach DeGaylard Bryan Tom Pateais Hoffman Orevent Tort Corlett Azain toJerry Shinkey Bayless Sheh J—Ould Chandler Lendy Epringer Channjer Ren Mataya Wash State Frienen Pach Caltornie cLery Taylor Lawis Davs Daley Mumibyy Californiay Seal Witgon Osc Richard Doyle Montana LaBud Stanerd Sis Frank Fredenvaeh Brillant Newomes i Javetin Lou Robinson Chammon Jercy Shirkey Zui Sere Palweea Dick Whoomh Dans Hecord Natale Sore Aliteina Sasa Tivo Grea Cimal Lane Sa Cnambere DeLouck Altars Steags’ Quart Wien Sisters Hoft Cal Lycy

Stowe Upsets Turnesa to Meet Stranahan in British Final

In Sandwich England Charlie Stowe defeated Willie Turnesa 2 up in the British amateur semifinal and will play Frank Stranahan in the 36 hole final at Royal St George's. Stranahan beat Denis Martin 3 and 1 to reach the final, while Turnesa, the defending champion, faltered early and could not complete a comeback.

Sandwich England Charlie Stowe Willie Turnesa White Plains N.o Frank Stranahan Toledo Ohio Royal St. George's Links Stranahan Denis Martin London Turneta Stowe Turnesa Dick Chapmen Pinehurst N. C Pacific LEAR Saatiisaal New York Brass Boston Putshurch Phladsiphia Uy So Tames Bend Leager Rrealis Brooklyn SL Laws Los Angeles San Francisco DEEP Shetemente Aa Fuyenernnin Suaneitsh Hollswood Beart Ray ‘Tonteht a.Updara Boltwaed

San Bernardino May Get Vals Franchise Move

Leon Wright, owner of the Riverside Dons, waived territorial rights in San Bernardino to permit the Anaheim Valencia franchise transfer to that city. The Vals, owned by the Sacramento Solons, faced poor crowds and had tried moving to Ontario. If approved, Sacramento would relocate the Vals to the former St. Louis Browns spring training site in San Bernardino.

Leon Wright Riverside Dons San Bernardino Anaheim Valencia Vals Sacramento Solons Ontario Sacramento St. Louis Browns

Final Qualifying at Indianapolis Ahead of 32nd 500

Indianapolis May 28 record Indy speedway activity as cars prepared for final day of four lap qualification trials for the 32nd annual 500 mile race. More than a dozen nonqualified cars worked out on the brick and asphalt 2 44 mile track yesterday and over 24 vehicles were expected to finalize plans for the 104 qualifying run. Thirty cars already passed the four lap test at 115 mph or higher and were eligible to start Monday. Unqualified entrants planned adjustments to their lineups as nine of the 20 race cars qualified at speeds near 123 mph.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Speedway

Todd Loses French Championship Bid After Refusal

Pa tricia Canning Todd of La Jolla California, defending champion, is eliminated from the French International Championships after she refused to play a semifinal on a side court. Her chance to defend the women's singles title ends as her opponent Nelly Landry of France did not appear. Officials awarded forfait when Todd walked out of Roland Garros Stadium as the semifinal was moved from center court to a side court.

Paris Patricia Canning Todd la Jolla Califte Nelly Landry France Forfait Rolani Garas Stadium Landry

Mack's Athletics Seem pennant contenders after 7 3 win

Mack's Athletics stay in first after a 7 3 victory over Washington, moving a full game ahead of the Indians and widening their early-season surge. Stan Musial shines in the East with two hits and his 10th home run of the year for the Cardinals in a 9 6 win over the Giants. Brooklyn climbs from the cellar with a 4 2 win over Chicago as Curt Simmons earns a three run win for the Phillies over Pittsburgh.

Coss Mack Wiseacres Philadelphia Shibe Park Mackmen Washington Idie Indians Musial Stan Musial St. Louis New York Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Chicago Curt Simmons Phillies Laney Pittsburgh

Stiles' Form Chart Favors Troy for PCC Track Crown

Maxwell Stiles picks Troy to win the Pacific Coast Conference track title at the Coliseum with 47 points. California 38, UCLA 34, Stanford 30, Washington State 28, Washington 18, Oregon 5, Oregon State 5, Montana 3, Idaho 1. Meet details list events and times with several notable performances and injured athletes among contenders.

Trojans California Stanford Indians Gaylord Bryan Washington State Washington Oregon Trojana Dean Crombell Aloha Titan Southern California Maxwell Stiles U.C.L.A Washngton Oregon State Montana Idaho Ponts

Thulin Rolls 260 Game in State Bowling Handicap

Thulin scored a 263 game and 4 634 series at Boulevard Bowl in the State Men's Bowling Handicap. Walt Musky of Long Beach leads the standings as the event progresses with teams like Jembea Recreation making a push amid doubles and singles action.

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