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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1955

Page

6

Cy Young Records Likely Stand Forever, Aces Say

Three Hall of Famers, Lefty Grove Carl Hubbell and Bob Feller agreed Cy Young's marks will stand. Young won 111 games in 905 appearances with three no hitters including a perfect game. They cited changes in modern baseball and durability needed to break such records.

Milton Richman United Press Sports Weller Lefty Grove Carl Hubbell Boo Feller Cy Young Young Peoli Grove Grave Hall of Feller Cleveland Buliet Bob Ike Young Cys

Two Compton figures honored in homecoming events

Compton native Tay Brown, legendary Tartars coach, and Edwin Duke Snider, Dodgers star, are feted in Compton Monday and tonight at Ramsaur Stadium and Lynwood Community Center. Brown’s Tartars boast 1946-48 national titles and a 59 0 321 career record. Snider, a Dodgers outfielder and multiple All Star, is celebrated before he plans to retire to Fallbrook. Local fans prepare feasts, tributes, and farewell dinner as Duke’s star peak nears its close.

Compton Tay Brown Edwin Duke) Snider Compton College Tay Brooklyn Dodgers Duke Ramsaur Sta Rie Dium Raymond C Brown Sande Tory Tartars Tartarvile Weber College of Utah Tax Lynwood Community Center Lynwood Compton High Poly High Howard Handy Weber Gome Navy Howard Harding Jones Hugh McElhenny Charlie Ane Volney Peters Ben Agajanian Joe Perry Tartarville Snider Tarbabes Edwin Donald Ebbets Field Dodger Dodgers Willie Mays Tiis New York Yankees New York Yankee Compton Folk Fallbrook

Nebraska leads Iowa State on late fourth punt fumble

Nebraska holds a 7-6 edge over Iowa State midway through the fourth quarter as a long punt by Iowa State punter is mishandled by a returner, rolling into the end zone and triggering a scramble. Nebraska players react quickly to cover the ball and preserve the score.

Nebraska Iowa State

West Virginia Stumbles In Upset Bid At GW

George Washington toppled eighth ranked West Virginia 13 0 in a frigid Washington game. GW QB Lewist observed field dominance as Mountaineers fought back with a late TD drive but were stifled by strong defense. Mike Lose and Jack Lose led Miami past Boston College 14 7 in the Orange Bowl context.

Sommer George Washington Lewis Bob Mogs West Virginia Bana Eat United Press Aude Anu Pitt Washington Mountaineers Lewist Larry Krutko Sike Miami Hurricanes Boston College Seale Griffth Stadium Mike Jack Miami Wil Jiamsport Yar Suarten Art

Lions and Colts Clash as Detroit Seeks First Win

Detroit hosts Baltimore in a late-season NFL matchup with the Lions mired at 0-6 and the Colts carrying a 4-2 mark. Pittsburgh visits Chicago, while the rest of Sunday's slate pairs New York at Cleveland, San Francisco at Los Angeles, Philadelphia at Washington, and Green Bay at Chicago.

Associated Press Detroit Lions Lions Baltimore Colts Detroit Green Bay San Francisco Colts Baltimore Los Angeles Secord Alan Ameshe George Shaw Pittsburgh Steelers Chicago Cardinals Pittsburgh Eatlice New York Cleveland Phila Selva Washington Bears

Field Goal Safety Do Not Aid Gauchos in Loss

Pepperdine recorded a 7-5 football victory over Santa Barbara College after a tumultuous game that featured a 26 yard field goal by Russ Young for the Gauchos, a safety for Santa Barbara in the third period, and miscues that spoiled late chances as Waves opened with the Jones TD in the first quarter.

Pepperdine College Santa Barbara College Channel City Johnny Sevlinas Jone Russ Young Gauchos Santa Barbara Tom Davis Papperdine Penperding Samyarda iEproegaing Lia Bos Daves

Grid Results From Pacific Coast Meet Summary

Distorted OCR summary lists scattered scores and team names. Notable results include Texas Western 22 over Presbyterian G 21 and Worth Dakoth 36 over Superior State 25, with several other imprecise scores and university abbreviations.

Tsland Adwares A Merton Chatey Monten Cal Am Stusford Draves Cal Prosh Stockton Senin Ros Lass Rata Verdin Straias Texas Western Presbyterian G Stetsen O Troueney Hofstra Wilkes Worth Dakoth Superior State Upaaleco

Sports on Radio TV Maryland v Gm HPT

Radio and TV listings show Maryland versus GM HPT with late evening coverage. Includes mentions of stations KASG UELA and KMPC along with times and regional sports-related notes.

Sports On Radio-Tv Maryland Gm Hpt Ofalitoreis Washington KASG Uela's Orant Tay Werke Ke ‘Mace Recoreations KMPC Hig P.m Poothan Sceores KHI Pst CO Pam SS Eewyon Soetla Monten Derby KTLA

Sucker Punch Key to TV Victory Sparks Chicago Boxing Upset

In Chicago a first round knockout by Bobby Boyd over George Johnson propelled Boyd into the top 10 among 160-pounders. Johnson, son of a Seminole Indian, struggled after a rapid start as Boyd, the Illinois middleweight champ, won in 8 12 rounds and dismissed calls for a rematch while eyeing Turner or Tiger Jones.

Chicago George Johnson Bobby Boyd Nojj Boyd Turner Tiger Jones Johnson California Spaulding Field Lrans UCLA Bear Peargreeners Dick Butler Wilson High Craig Chudy Northonne High

Prohibitive Underdog Penn Cheers for Notre Dame Tilt

Penns winless Quakers embrace the challenge of facing sixth ranked Notre Dame with a positive attitude and strong weekly enthusiasm. Coach Steve Seba says the team shows a wonderful desire to learn and the players relish matching up against the Irish in Philadelphia.

Penn Notre Dame Philadelphia Quakers Steve Seba Seba Nowe Dame

College sports schedule jumble with mismatched teams

A scrambled list shows tonight's grid slate with Tuotur College Harbor versus Long Beak and multiple matchups including Bakersfield, Mt. San Antonio, Phoenix, San Bernardino, Cal Poly SLO facing Sonexe State, Sacramento State and Chico State, Portland State at Humboldt State, and Texas State at Tempe. Numerous misspellings obscure venues and dates.

Tuotur College Harbor Long Beak S Gaming Valley Hast L. A Bakersfield Weber 'cUtany Compica Grange Cogat Mt. San Antonio Suma Ana Phoenis EACG San Berpaccihe Plerea Glenda Hacitin Coast San Francisco State Redlands Cal Poly SLO Sonexe State Sacramento State Chico State Portland State Humbalt State Texas State Tempe

Bob Garner Returns to Fresno Lineup for San Diego Game

Fresno State football welcomes halfback Bob Garner back after a two week layoff due to a leg infection. Garner, Fresno's leading scorer, had backed up six touchdowns in four games before his sidelining and now resumes his familiar role against San Diego State at home.

Fresno State ‘College San Diego Bob Garner Long

Negro All-Stars Triumph Over Major League All-Stars at Wrigley

In a winter tour game at Wrigley Field, the Negro All-Stars beat the Major League All-Stars 2 to 2. The clash featured Hank Aaron and George Crowe contributing as the Negros secured their 30th straight win. Long Beach’s Bud Daley was set to face Newcombe and Sam Jones as the teams continue their cross-country barnstorming.

Howe Hank Aaron George Crowe Wrigley Field Willie Marie-Men Longs Beach Long Beach Bud Daley Newcombe Sam Jones Aston Crowe Baltimore Ero Palica Mays Junior Gillem Hank Thompson

Oyster Bowl Opens With North Carolina Versus South Carolina

Rhode Island style rivalry headlines the ninth Oyster Bowl as North Carolina and South Carolina clash before a 25 000 sellout crowd sponsored by the Shriners with proceeds benefiting crippled children hospitals. South Carolina is a 10 point favorite though neither team is heading anywhere this season.

Shriners Duke Navy South Carolina

Montgom ery scores 57 as Gatlinburg wins big

Gatlinburg halfback Harry Montgomery erupted for 57 points Friday night leading his team to a 63-0 victory over Maynardville. He tallied nine touchdowns and three extra points in the high school football rout.

Dave Floyd Wilson High Bruins Lynwood John Neagle Maynardville Tenn Gatlinburg Harry Montgomery

Cubs Radio Announcer Bert Puckett Dies in Arizona

Bert Puckett known as Bert Wilson, longtime official announcer for Chicago Cubs games, died Friday night in a Mose Arizona hospital at age 44 after 13 years in the post. Survived by widow and three children.

Cedar Rapids Towa Bert Puckett Chicago Cubs Mose Ariz Puckett Bert Wilson

Sports Calendar Highlights From City Stadium Events

A compact listing notes upcoming games and venues including Legion Stadium and Olympic Auditorium. Events feature Rams vs opponent, baseball in Mega State, and roller derby at various arenas with several dates and locations.

Ontbaltlesee Slate Allo Racing Gardena Stocitit Tollywood Legion Stadium Anwyer Manzi Eastside Bgggertae Buqueva Olympic Auditorium Collariin Rams Va Dere Orks Racton—Colinate Basiball Iviigie

Pi Lambda Phi Breaks Color Line at UCLA

Rafer Johnson, world decathlon champion, becomes the first Negro pledged by a major national social fraternity. Pi Lambda Phi at UCLA voted him in to join the pledge class, with initiation set for February 1956 upon successful pledgeship. Johnson, from Kingsburg, Calif., recently set a world decathlon record in AAU competition and is seen as a future Olympic hopeful. He attended Kingsbury High School with top grades and is at TCLaA on an academic scholarship. Upsilon chapter at UCLA is among the university’s oldest, with 33 national chapters overall.

Angeles Iti Rafer Johnson Pi Lambda Phi Ucla Dick Borun John Borun Johnson Chap Ter Kingsburg Calif United States Melbourne Australia Fi Lambda Phi Upsilon

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