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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1947
Page
51
The Chicago Rockets lost a string of ten without a win but finally beat the Baltimore Colts 27 to 21. The Colts led in first downs 17 to 7 and outgained Chicago 348 yards to 201, yet the Rockets secured the victory.
Laguna Beach High riding its touchdown pair Boyd Taylor and Brayton Norton routed Brea-Olinda 34–0 to virtually secure the Orange League championship. Taylor’s 60 yard run opened scoring then extended with a 70 yard pass and later 40 yard connection, Foster and Stein added scores, while Haas and Hilario delivered a 20 yard TD pass. Brea-Olinda finished with a 6–0 Class B win and Laguna captured the Class C tilt 7–6.
Hoover over Wilson 27 to 0 as Espy throws for McColl and Miller scores on a 5 yard run. The Bruins gain 248 yards to Hoover's 243 but are hurt by turnovers and failed drives. Ruffin and Obenauer spark Wilson with strong backfield plays in a decisive Hoover win.
New York November 8 Stymie the money leader with 816060 on hand retires for the season heading to Virginia for a winter break. Trainer Hirsch Jacobs said the six year old son of Equestrian would skip the final two Empire City Stakes he had been nominated for.
In Alhambra on Moor Field a bruising Pacific League clash saw Excelsior drop a 2-0 loss to Mark Keppel. Keppel capitalized on two costly Excelsior fumbles and a fourth quarter safety after Ted Chase’s strong running and a late interception.
The Los Angeles Rams face the Boston Yanks at Memorial Coliseum Sunday in a NL game kicking at 2 p.m. The Rams seek a return to victory after two losses and a 3-3 start. The Yanks, 1–1–4, nearly upset the Bears last week and will use the backfield of Dancewicz Pashal Leno and Mello.
Bettors at California tracks spent less this year than last year despite a new Albany track. State records show total betting to date at 347,745,796 last year and 331,367,187 this year, a shortfall of 15,000,000.
The Boston Red Sox announced the signings of Clem Dreisewerd from Louisville and Glenn Wright as a scout in the Pacific northwest. Wright, a former Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop, joined the team alongside Dreisewerd on November 8.
Halifax N S November 8 George Ross 150 of New Waterford N S defeats Billy Nappier of Boston by unanimous decision in a 10 round feature bout with clear dominance and local interest.
Garden Grove edged Tustin 7-0 as Dick Biers, substitute fullback, returned an interception 45 yards for the only score after a punt and play drive. Biers also booted the extra point to seal the victory.
Townwide debate set for 11 a m at the Elks Clubhouse as Long Beach bowling bodies discuss the eight cent tip to pin boys. Propriety groups and unions join officers to resolve protests after contract rise from nine to 10 cents drew objections from several leagues.
Storeroom 794 2218 led by Esther Falteisek Curtis and Jim Tornatore starred with 204 502 and 505 points in leading scorers as AbboCiation Telephone showcases suppliers and crews.
Bob Robinson and partners from Gem Beer Al Hylton Texaco and Freed Hair Drugs led a strong field in the Elks 888 Classic. The night featured standout scores from Dragovich 202 589 Do little 202 Kraak 574 Detrick 512 Isham 216 Curtis 574 Swemn 204 Grace 564 Serignano 243 540 Hitchcock 201 Walck 554 De Camp 220 Kovich 544. The event typically yields at least six scores above 600.
At the Premier, Parcel Post, Registers and Postage Due won while two matches ended in draws. Sturgeon's 212 592 led the field, with Shirey Sil and Shortridge 511 close behind.
Radke Nelson Bill Wilson Insurance Cavins Co Bailers and Bunningag led a close Belmont 75 battle as leading scorers included Nichols Sheek Tipton McCann Day White Roberts Swallow Byrne Olson Gegus Arnold Elms. Bailers totaled 2702 for the top team series.
Belmont area shoppers note Payless Market and Belmont Hardware among other retailers. Pa leific News appears in the Belmont Shores district as part of a brief inventory mention.
In Naples Grand Market Rex Cleaners and Nipp's Market posted victories. Standout results include H. Hines 202, V. Del Coma 205 549, J. Tonal 503, D. Champeny 201 435, Quayle 531, Jones 01, Davia 202, Wilkerson 212 510, Shade 526, Cromley 213, Frombach 209 544.
H Smith and F Green led the scoring alongside J Carlson and others as Gingery Riemeyer and Pearson contributed notable numbers. Chet's Prake Service, Bungalow roster, Willownia Liquor, Marine Giana and Frick & Young secured wins in their matches.
A local pageant event lists top performers and sponsors. Margaret Anderson and Rosa Barton set high scores, with Marcy Rice and Vera Quinney among noted winners. Local merchants Warren Drugs and Walker's Dept Store received nods alongside service firms and insurers.
Walter Prond’s 224-622 led the scoring with G Davis 236-580 close behind and L Thalheimer 202 as Lyman Wakeman 238-589 and B Thatch 509 contributed. Office, Pipe Line, Dominguez Gas Engine and Explora tion won verdicts.
The article lists a large honor roll including W. Kelsey, W. White, B. Buchanan, B. Stiene, E. Holland, Jim Stucker, Mark Christy, H. Wilson, J. Baker, Art Johnson, A. Charles, C. Christopherson, S. Osland, F. Holland, George Davis, M. Millard, Hill, H. Whitesell, and J. Harris. It notes Jolly's Broiler, Tibbett's Paint, Rex L. Hodges, Wilson's Ice Cream, Cabrillo Sheet, Greywood Clothiers and Denni Corp achieving verdicts. Cabrillo's scoring 1024-2831 is mentioned.
The University of Oklahoma alumni executive board asked President George Cross and the board of regents to ban sale of tickets on campus for the 1948 Oklahoma Texas football game in Dallas. They also urged the band not to be sent to Dallas next year and proposed a home and home series.
Tony Contreras and Johnny Turner battled to a four round draw in a fast paced bout at Wilmington Bowl on the harbor arena amateur card. Matchmaker Joe Craig eyed a rematch. Wilkinson stopped Jesse Leon in the first. Brown and Martin drew no decision after refusals to engage. Harris outpointed Slay in four, Slattery stopped Jones in round two.
The Cleveland Barons called up defenseman Les Brennan from the Minneapolis Millers to bolster a roster weakened by Babe Pratt’s temporary absence due to a twisted knee.
Compton Tartars crushed Ventura Junior College Pilots 32 to 7 at Ramsaur Field before 10 500 fans. Star backs Huck Finney and Admiral Dewey Vroom each scored twice as Finney rushed 20 times for 194 yards of Compton’s 249 rushing yards. The Tartars dominated with 409 ground yards to Ventura’s 68 and claimed their seventh straight win.
The Oakland Oaks and Tacoma Engineers beat rivals in two Pacific Coast League games. Oakland downed the San Francisco Shamrocks 2 to 1, while Tacoma edged the Vancouver Canucks 4 to 3 in overtime. Tacoma strengthens its hold on second place behind Seattle.
Carmel Crusaders stunned Cathedral 20 to 14 in a Catholic League football game. Mount Carmel’s defense shut down Cathedral’s offense as Grenier’s squad knocked the high powered gridmen from contention and kept their own title hopes alive.
Los Angeles City College remained undefeated with a 14 to 0 victory over San Francisco Junior College at Kezar Stadium in a north south football contest.
Allene Gates of the California Country Club won the Pasadena city championship by defeating Mrs. Babe Kennedy of Fox Hills 7 and 6. Miss Alice Bauer of Long Beach fell to Kennedy 1 up in the semifinal.
In Cincinnati on November 8, the major league executive council proposed a rule change to bar signing any high school student in the United States or Canada. The plan also tightens spring training length and will be acted on at the December 11 joint meeting in New York.
Detroit torched Nevada 38 to 6 as the No. 2 ground gainer rolled to victory. Nevada’s 219 pound line was breached repeatedly before 15 348 fans, sending the Wolf Pack packing back to Reno.
The Texas State Fair Association voted to enlarge the Cotton Bowl to 62 400 seats with 16 000 new seats and a stadium rehabilitation. President R L Thornton said the board approved issuing 1 000 000 in 20 year bonds at 3 percent to fund the project for use next year.
Race results from BAY MEADOWS reveal multiple events with long lists of horses and payouts. Cosmo wins the first race in 1 13 5, while Please Sir leads in the second, and Jodaa Joe clocks 1 46 1/5 for the mile. Other races feature Grand La and Pocomas with varied payoffs and many runners.
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