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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1954

Page

7

Wilson Stays in Pennant Contention as Compton blank Downey

Compton High School routed Downey High 20 to 0 on Friday night at Downey. Rex Johnson returned a kickoff 72 yards to spark the Tarbabes, who added two second-half touchdowns by Laing on a 2-yard run and a 24-yard pass from Gali. Don Sutton anchored the defense, and Compton outgained Downey 338 to 87 in total offense.

Compton High School Wilson Downey High Downey Tarbabes Rex Johnson Jack “Alng Butch Gali Don Sutton Laing Compton Yen Compton Galal Johnston Gallis Albert Dougherty Bennett Herring Smith Butt Weissman Uambald Sutton Kramer Kirkland McCallum Mney kDa Hopkins Excelsior Walton Potts Bruin Jay Cooke Bruins Pott Tumble Eary Brune Ray San Jose Gary Bresee Enaine Cronper Stheen Btorey Tanamndt Sarasa jHopkine Axvernley Kcorine Pottn Wilwon Wilson Kencelska Basses Yuehing Coj

Fan Sues Sulky Group Over Harness Wager Error

Betty Blixt of Los Angeles filed a $2,640 suit against the Western Harness Racing Association accusing it of totalizator board difficulties at Hollywood Park. She held a 36 combination on Leona Spencer which won while bets on the favorite Victory Lynn were refunded and the pool halved. The U S Trotting Association and four stewards are named defendants along with WHRA.

Betty Blixt Los Angeles Western Harness Racing Association WHRA U. S. Trotting Association

Knights Rally Past Santa Barbara Upset in Coast League

In Coast League play Friday night Lynwood High upset Santa Barbara 13-6 after trailing 6-0 in the first period. George Massick and Webb scored late touchdowns for Lynwood as they rallied for 18 points in the final quarter to seize the win.

Lynwood High Santa Barbara Knights Dons George Massick Webb Massick Filppi

Golden Gate Entries at HONDAS and Park Ave show varied entries

A garbled list of horse names, jockeys, and chase notes appears to recount entries and placements for a Golden Gate event. The fragment mentions competitors like Abbey, Chief My Vengeance, and Tinker Ness, with obscure notes on laps, lanes, and times.

Hondas Lear Miss Park Ave Niles Amina Stepim Pane Mare Yaroith Rwitt Abbey Elie, Cour Lowen's Som CIA. Lar UF Toke Ugar Cube Mony Kalas Marelli Hag Me Tipatar Robert Ww TSA Alee Doy Tare Genticulatar

Recreation Falk Women's Club George Lake tournament winner

Jerry Wynn Miller defeated Jane Lange 1 up in a final hole match to claim the George Lake tournament title at the Recreation Falk Women's Club. Lange shot 79 for low gross while other club play noted include Lakewood and Meadowlark events with multiple winners and monthly nets.

Jerry Wynnmrs Miller Jane Lange Recreation Falk George Lake Miss Lange Jane Lankr Mira A. Lahmann J. Carlson Lakewood Carl Rogers Paul Johnson Lew Cinemi Bonian Ceasgerh Vanrell Seyler Mra Bok Wneer Bodasa Iitsi Georga Eckert Paul “Dannaon We Vaneh Ake March Wige Gracken Turkes Shook Rogers Ave. Johnson Anes Wy Norge Houehin Dadsans Misa Peneye Beiinohd Pire Lu Grand Fran Carter Meadowlark

Wrestling Results From Sadena Event

Unclear text reports wrestling results including names Danny, Mike Lane, Savion, Kowalakt, Corb, Brant, and Khan. Mentions no decisions and a match where Chris Panny Savion is referenced. Details are fragmented and unreadable for full pairing or scores.

Sadena Robo Brant Danny Nick 'Boskwinkle Chriet Panny Savion Mike Lanetty Rubin Khan Bob Corb Sianny Kowalakt Hea

Notch 14 12 Upsets Poly High In Friday Night Clash

Poly High loses 14 to 12 at Veterans Stadium after Jordan Jackrabbits’ late rally. Roland Boyd connected with Larry Webster for a first quarter TD to lead. Lanny Rupp hit Henry Wallace for a 23 yard score and Don Aie Caslin added a short plunge for Poly. Wallace’s late 22 yard TD to Chambers and a blocked punt by Jordan set up final drives, but Poly could not convert.

Jordan Fletcher Harding Willie Williams Jackrabbits Don Aie Caslin Alin Roebach Wallace Poly Panthers Boyd Harley Starkey Hares Rupp Terry Chambers C. B. Sewell Idordan Pry Fletcher LE Caliaway Parkins Garrison Rollinss Davenport Manry Maclin Eo Grane Breuber RY Borie Webster Py Linehant Baya Hanna Blanchard H Shambers Harding EY Avinams Barnett Ruppli Chambern Wallacel Slacement eCaalin Plunge Erdan Webster Fron Bayn Statkey Tahsupk Williiams Childera Divide Non Sotehibyeck Ketaknar Tardaire Fumbies

Cantwell High Tops Serra 15-0 in Catholic League clash

Cantwell High defeated Serra 15-0 in a Catholic League game at Serra. Mike Clougherty connected on a 50 yard scoring pass to Jim Bond. Notre Dame stumbled as Loyola High won 31-0 at Loyola Notre Dame.

Cantwell High Serra Mike Clougherty Jim Bond Han Tuts O Bao Notre Dame Loyola High Loyola Caner Louvidal Lenthan G. Reenom

Islanders Rally To Beat Marine Gridders 20 13

Terminal Island Navy trailed 6 0 at halftime but surged in the second half to defeat the Barstow Marines 20 13 in the Naval District Football League at T. Fullback Murray Brooks capped a 74 yard drive with a 23 yard score, Jim Bivens added a one yard TD sneak after a 68 yard march, and a 99 yard final drive featured a 23 yard Bivens to Jim Maurez pass for the payoff.

Terminal Island Navy Barstow Marines Naval District Islanders Murray Brooks Jim Bivens Bivens Jim Maurez

Scribe Sees Fireworks Over A.L. Move and Moors Next Challenger

The American League may vote Monday on transferring the Philadelphia Athletics to Kansas City but a clear decision seems unlikely. Clark Griffith and Spike Briggs oppose the move, with a 5:3 line expected if the affected club cannot vote. Rocky Marciano touts Archie Moore as a top challenger possibility, while Al Weill leans toward Ning Valdés and Marciano takes up golf during his touring speaking stand.

Ford Frick Kansas City Clark Moore Rocky Ai Hut al Weill Ning Valdés Berard Charles Florida Marciano

Harness Racing Results From Daily Meet

The report lists multiple harness races with horses such as Amoroso, Eden Butterworth, Walter Song, Torpedo Worthy, Dewey Pr, Dickie Frost, and Timmy Express. It includes race types mile trot and pace, winning payouts, times, scratches, and notable performances across six events with odds and final times noted.

Amore E'E Van Cras Bea Atohen Bales Eden Butterworth Walter Song Catinniear Tims Dickie Frost Boaramsn Low Bao Amphucador Dex Celdebure Beratchesearyt Tuya Blaze Aixth Nace Wilson Jacoba Tisher Jets Derby May Del's Counsel Mrax Hanove Red Sails Sears Rho Salmond Hal Rhoda Parkingon Zachs Executiva Minniear

Wilson High Pulls Ahead With 13 2 Win Over Excelsior

Wilson High remained in title contention with a 13-2 victory over Excelsior at Norwalk. Wing back Haines starred with two rush TDs, a key interception set up a drive, and Wilson moved to 3-1 while preparing to visit league leader Compton, 4-0, next Friday.

Long Beach Wilson High Bruins Excelsior Norwalk Wilson Compton Haines Dick Butler Nick Hopkins

Escape Hatch Assured if K.C. Attendance Fails

Chicago report notes the American League will allow the Kansas City Athletics to relocate if they fail to average one million in annual home attendance for three years. Arnold Johnson, awaiting league approval for his purchase of the Philadelphia A's, said Kansas City’s government told him the A's could exit a five year remodel plan after three years if the attendance goal isn’t met.

Chicago American League Kaisesi City Lsubt Arnold Johnson Philadelphia A's Kanseas City A’s Blues’ L

A’s Kansas City Move Talks Stir Baseball Confidence

Johnson states strong confidence a major league team could draw near a million yearly in Kansas City and would consider moving if attendance requires. He says no specific proposal will be made before the New York league meeting. He questions Washington Senators opposition and notes Baltimore as a potential Eastern team if the A’s leave Philadelphia.

Ausport Kansas City Johnson New York Washington Senators A’s Kansas Senators Baltimore Washington Orioles Philadelphia

DeMarco and Manzi Set for Televised Welterweight Clash

Boston’s Tony DeMarco faces Pat Manzi of Syracuse in a nationally televised 10 round welterweight bout. DeMarco seeks to extend a 14 fight win streak while Manzi, 27, brings knockout power and a recent win over Joe Miceli. DeMarco aims to outbox and outpace Manzi before Manzi’s bombs land.

Boston Tony DeMarco Pat Manzi Syracuse DeMarco Manzi Joe Miceli al Andrews DeMarc¢o Chris Christensen Tony Vince Martinez

Tartars Host Glendale in Western State clash

Compton College of the Western State Conference aims to extend its unbroken streak with a 7 30 p m home game against Glendale JC. Coach Tay Brown fields his varsity at peak readiness while Glendale faces stopping Compton's mobile attack and aerials as Wayne Sink and the Glendale backfield try to breach a stout Compton wall.

Compton College Tartars Glendale JC Tartar Tay Brown Glendale Compton Wayne Sink

Poly High water polo sweeps Wilson in Coast League play

Poly High School water polo dominated Wilson in all three divisions at Compton. Poly varsity defeated Wilson 14-1 while Bers won 7-4 and Cees 14-4. Fred Simpson and Dick Dickinson each scored twice in the varsity win, Poly’s third Coast League victory in a row. Jordan Jayvees edged Tarbabes 2-0.

Poly High School Wilson Compton High Jordan Compton Poly Bers Cees Fred Simpson Dick Dickinson Jayvees Tarbabes

Horse Race Results From Golden S Track Card

The report lists multiple races with winners and payouts at Golden S track. It includes first race Tesdan and contenders, second race Gover Me and Beby Bazooka, daily double pair 7.30, third to eighth races with horses like Greek God Wanda White and In Reserve, plus scratches and post times.

Tesdan Lamm Anarhat KOEKY Lee Aken Drim Soili Verna Buck Vox Jan Hewert Gover Me York Lurini Tift Trejos Wanda Witeh Special Account Sum Tauch Ora Prince Feed Concheyt Fullanes Steed Jane's Boy Traze Visu Trejon

Cat Harriers Trim Hares at Houghton Park Cross Country

Jordan High edged Poly 26 to 29 in a Friday cross country meet at Houghton Park led by Dean Fifel with 8 58 89. Poly JV won 17 to 77 while varsity scorers included Fife Smith Rocha May Won Belahe Walker Lealy Tripp Duke McLyman in a tight finish.

Jordan High Poly Houghton Park Dean Fifel Jayvees Fife Smith Rocha May Wond Belahe Walker Lealy Tripp Duke McLyman

Panther Five Falls Jordan Sigh Alumni Basketball Meet

Panthers suffer 74 to 44 defeat as former players and alumni dominate in gym scrimmage. Notable performances include Darian Burg and Mineo among scorers, with Compton and Lincoln teams highlighted in cross country and football notes.

Jordan Panther Gym Alumont Darian Burg Baan Honasey Mineo Wnim Nat Camples Buren Ras Enypatra Witte Yo Simon Conld John Nelson Compton Mexico City Billi Stroppé Long Beach Calif Downey Nelson Lincoln Compton Jayvees Pan Ameri Stroppe Corrin Barrett Aadoquer Waring Lopes Bunges CC Pyetiin Jeffs

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