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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1953

Page

12

Trusting and Pet Bully Lead Argonaut Handicap Field

Hollywood Park hosts the $50,000 Argonaut Handicap on Memorial Day featuring 11 entrants led by champions Trusting and Pet Bully. Trusting carries 128 pounds with Willie Shoemaker aboard, while Pet Bully weighs 122 with Ralph Neves riding, as both aim to repeat recent stakes success on the mile and one sixteenths track. Other starters include Admiral Drake the previous year’s winner, Nearquest, Indian Hemp, and a full field of turf contenders seeking holiday glory.

Inglewood Trusting Pet Bully Hollywood Park Rea Warner Ada L. Rice Chicago Keeneland Calumet Farm Fleet Bird Abe Hirschberg Admiral Drake Nearquest Alberta Ranches

Trojans Favored To Win 13th Straight PCC Title

Southern California leads the Pacific Coast Conference track final at Stanford Stadium with USC stars Parry O'Brien in shot put and Sim Iness in discus. Bob Mathias of Stanford is in hurdles shot put and discus before Marine Corps service. UCLA sprinters Red Richard and Len Eilers show top marks as several entries contest high jumps and pole vault.

Palo Alto California Trojans Stanford Stadium USC Parry O'Brien Sim Iness Iness O'Brien Stanford Bob Mathias Mathias Marine Corps UCLA Red Richard Bob Gary Washington State Mervin Brock Oregon State Jim Leal Ernie Shelton Andy Howard, McCants Len Eilers Verle. Sorgen

128 Pounds for Tom Fool 128 Pounds for Tom Fool

In New York a field of 12 leading horses entered the Suburban Handicap at Belmont Park. Tom Fool carries 128 pounds atop a mile and a quarter race, with One Hitter at 116, High Send 110, Risque Rouge 105, Kiss Me Kate ľ 127?2, One Count 126, and other weights listed for Lombards, Cold Command, and Royal Vale among entrants. Lincoln Fields Royal Bay Gem lead a group of 11 for the Peabody Handicap at Lincoln Fields with 126 pounds. Pimlico attracts ten-year-olds for the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes with all at 121 pounds and Wingsi O'Mara as favorite.

New York Greentree Tom Fool Belmont Park King Ranch Walter M. Jeffords Lafourche Cold Command Golden Gloves Master Fiddle Royal Vale Lincoln Fields Royal Bay Gem Lincol Fields Ace Destroyer Sir Mange Mokatuck Guy Thaxler Spy Defense Berseem Ol! Gusher Fintan Pimlico Wingsi O'Mara Calif Choiaek Mp Hee Vt Pal Jeek Shosmaker Aarp Martha Vilez Tantarua le Blanc Rafer Peterson Matcata Longden Trejo Sain Volaks Santa Anita Hawk Miliér Hunters Cross Leon Caliente WA Faro Kid Summers the Schenck Gilsson Balak Lo Binoy F. Moreni Barbara Brown York Erikrdiy Dog Oman Secret Ford Ichein Khal Miller Gustaf Philipp Pas Hasler Maeze Bam Valenzuela Burton Longren Cannell Pearson Lars Fly Shoemaker Canute Flacorie la Franga Ught Wisconsin Bay Neves Tosa Shineaway Pater Phil Inter Sania Anita P. Morenci Rage Peverson Arrow Ne Blane Chojnacst Lorenei Morenoi Liz Charles EB. Moore B.D. Wackertry Elit Nevea Trusting Emp Longden Bird Admiral Drake Glisson Pat Bully Ns Rosa Apba Bull Mearque Bernwood Endowment Parl-Crosa Phil O' Hell Valor IL Shoemeake Manheim iSeves Foxia Trejos Pearspaello Jo Burton Prefsraga Phil Ote Mr. Frilure

Americans dominate French Championships doubles and semifinals

Maureen Connolly and Julie Sampson beat Italians Sylvanne Lazzavino and Nicoe Glioglio 6-2 6-2 in doubles, while Doris Hart and Shirley Fry defeated England's Joan Rinkel and Helen Fielbery 3 7-9 6-2 to reach the all American final. In men's semifinals, Australian youths Ken Rosewall and Lew Head upset Jaroslav Drobny and Budge Patty 6-3 6-1 6-3, and Seixas and Rosewall advance to the singles final against Seixas.

Faris California Maureen Connolly Julie Sampson Sylvanne Lazzavino Nicoe Migliorio Doris Hart Shirley Fry England Joan Rinkel Helen Fielbery Australia Ken Frosewall Lewis Head Jaroslav

Battling Nelson Seeks Lifelong Support in California Home

In Chicago ailing boxing legend Battling Nelson, nearly 71, faces poverty and relies on friends for hotel and meals. A benefit committee plans a testimonial dinner September 28 to fund a $100-a-month annuity for life, with notable contributors including Tom Yankee, Fred Miller, Bishop Sheil, and Clark Griffith.

Chicago Battling Nelson Nelson Joe Gans Young Corbett Jimmy Britt Abe Attel Terry McGovern California Parcel Post Tom Yankee Boston Red Sox Fred Miller Milwaukee Sportsman Bishop Sheil Clark Griffith Washington Senators

Softball Scores Tonight At Recreation Park Diamond

Recreation Park Diamond hosts a set of softball games tonight starting 8:45. Matchups include Mus tangts versus Nts Be and Sanchex Starliners versus Sheil Oparayors, plus several other local teams at Diamond Na and nearby diamonds.

Recreation Park Diamond Mustangts Nts American Ave Monts Dreyer Cheveo Diamond Na Sanchex Starliners Sheil Oparayors Johra Manville Hone Diamant Firat Brethren QE Crusaders St. Isadore Banteve Birat Baptist Boughiun Parte Tis On Minott Methotigt Elise” Churen Second Brethren Golts First Lutheran Admiral Kidd Park Camus Club Austin'a Furniture Broadway Cate Va Pacific

Snider Faces Musial In Strike Zone Challenge

Edwin Duke Ing, a relatively limited ball player, is portrayed as an exciting threat as Snider targets Musial in a New York based feature. The piece frames Ing’s evolution from limited talent to potential standout as he confronts the Cardinals star.

Snider Strike Zone Musial NEW York NEA Edwin Duke Duke Dodgers Yankees Dick Wakefield Rex Barney Dukes Charley Dressen Stan Musial

Pacific Coast sports notes clash with Rose Bowl stance

In Pacific Coast Conference news FCC head Victor O Schmidt notes reluctance to alter the Rose Bowl pact with the Big Ten while PCC favors continuity. Also reports include fisticuffs in the Western International League, track meet postponements, jockey standings, and major league baseball updates focusing on Willie Shoemaker, Duke Snider, and Tony Despitito.

Thera Big Ten FCC Victor O. Schmidt PCC Schmidt

Hollypark Race Day Results Show Several Close Finishes

Racing card at Hollypark features six races with multiple close calls. Notable finishes include Breezing Bebe in 6.80 for top speed and Our Vengeance among scratches in early races, with times ranging from 4 furlongs to 1 1/16 miles and winners such as Fortune Teglet and Fit Reader in mid stakes.

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Bowling League Scores Highlight Mixed Results Across Circuits

Readouts from multiple lanes show varied standout efforts including Rick Teske’s 4 frame string and top series by Aileé Muronde. Other notable marks include Vivien Harp’s 220 game and Zelda Deacon’s 524 series as Boulevard and North Long Beach leagues posted high totals.

AGUS Rick ‘Teske Lonseif Steve Priolo F. Bulen Bob Polzin Snd Rusaburt Elbow ‘Bendeva Merk Glenn E. “Thoms Boulevard Bowl Nelta Macy At Gaulle Cafe Aileé Muronde Beni W. Hovdovits Loy J. Back My Mall J. Woodrutt J. Heard Team Giroux Giroux's Econd Jsom Ed Berzak Bill Willams Eam Seo Pee Chuck McGarvey Bill Goldblatt al Waiknes By Darling Bud Braenum Jim Kennedy Odie McNight Euson North Long Brach Miller's Bervier Jeague Pedersen Tire Co Elora Schwindler Orie Chen

Ward Scouts Into Finals at British Amateur Golf

HOYLAKE England Harvle Ward of Atlanta advanced to the 36 hole final of the British Amateur Championship by defeating Arthur Perowne of England and Cyril Windrow 48 5 4 Ward who beat Frank Stranahan to win the title last year faces Ireland's Joe Carr in the final Carr defeated Cecil Beamish of Ireland to reach the final and Ward seeks a second consecutive British Amateur title since Tad Little in 1885 and 1935

Hoylake England Harvle Ward Atlanta Arthur Perowne Ward Cyril Windrow Frank Stranahan Stranahan Tad Little Joe Carr Ireland Cecil Beamish Carr Thia

Minor League Results Across Regional Leagues

Western International League games featured Victoria at Vancouver and Wenatchee at Lewiston with mixed scores. American Association saw Columbus defeating Indianapolis while Toledo beat Charleston. International League listings include Ottawa at Springfield and Toronto edging Rochester, with other results noted in partial inning counts.

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