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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1952
Page
20
Report covers Thursday race card with first post at 1 PM. Entries include Betsy Williams Planet Balm and Red Fodie among sprint and middle distance races, with multiple horses and jockeys listed in each race and selections noted.
Stevenson of Fresno earned the 1952 AAA circuit title after finishing sixth in the 100 mile Phoenix race. He edged Troy Ruttman and Sam Hanks as Johnny Parsons led the 100 mile event early but did not win. He previously triumphed at Milwaukee Dulguoin and Denver and placed eighth at Indianapolis Memorial Day 500.
Rakestraw faces Homer Pierce tonight at the Paramount Billiards parlor in a City Billiard tourney showdown. Aurelio Gomez defeated Jack Barton 50 to 41 in 30 innings Tuesday, reflecting a high scoring session.
John Borton of Alliance Ohio gains praise from coach Woody Hayes for guiding Ohio State’s offense. The sophomore passer amasses 25 completions for 282 yards in a single game, ranking among top NCAA passers with 96 completions on 161 attempts for 1306 yards and 10 TDs. His head-to-head clash with Illinois’ Tom O Connell looms as they meet in Champaign.
Los Alamitos NAS five hosts the El Toro Marines to start the 1952-53 basketball season at 8 p m. The veteran squad features Al Rages George Yardley Don Paby Hal Uplinger and Rollin Haas as they defend West Coast service champs against El Toro and Long Beach City College in practice notes from the opening night.
Primo Carnera the 285 pound Italian wrestler headlines the mat show at the Municipal Auditorium Thursday night. Ambling Alp joins him in a tag bout against Mr Moto and Blockbuster Hans Schnabel. Promoter Harry Rubin hopes Carnera can counter the super villain Mr Moto and a strong undercard features Nanja Singh versus Bobby Managoff and others.
Race card fragment shows multiple epilogues across six races with times and payouts. Notable entries include Ruthie Secord in race six and winners such as Beatvine and Proud Prince in various events, with Daily Double payout listed as 103.20.
At Los Alamitos Race Course the 16 day meet drew a large crowd as mutuels reached a new wagering high of 335,843 dollars. Grey Question 2 a sent away at 22-1 won the Bart B.S. Purse 400 yards in 20.6 seconds, defeating Miss Tacubaya by two neck with Bardella taking the Juvenile Purse in 28.7 seconds and paying 3.40, 3.00 and 2.10.
Sea Champ 110, George Did by Toby J. 110, Painted Leaves 104, Beau Knight, Pennant 118, Frank V. 310 are listed with entry numbers and weights, showing a crowded field and handicaps for the Tanforan race card.
Tonight’s schedule lists matchups across Jeffernoom, Dorian, Poly and Washington Highs. Key games include Scuedron TT versus Weather at 7:15, Beara meets Continental Marble at 8:15, and 22d0th Air Force against 186th Fighter Squad at 9:18, with Shipyard Shop clashes and other league contests throughout the evening.
Olympic Games stars Pat Keller McCormick and Paula Jean Myers highlight a diving exhibition at Wilson High Pool tonight at 8. Water polo features Olympians Monte Nitzkowski Wally Wolfe and Gerry McNamee for the Los Alamitos Naval Air Base against Fullerton JC led by McNames. The Naval Base squad is the National AAU champion, while the Hornets hold state and Southern California titles.
In Los Angeles Reube Smith defeated Bobby Why in a ten round featherweight bout at Olympic Auditorium. The crowd of about seven thousand watched free admission due to Armistice Day laws. Smith weighed 126 and Why 127 pounds. a sharp jaw shot in the sixth floored Why twice, who survived. Both fighters are from Los Angeles.
Poly High's Jackrabbit gridsters endured a listless two hour workout at Hamilton Bay on Armistice Day as Cal Rossi notes poor timing and spirit. He plans full drills today ahead of a potentially stiff finale with Compton, citing slow timing and lack of speed in the offensive line.
In Ollie Hall's Painter's Brush column, the tale recalls Santa Ana Country Club member Dick Ewart injured in a crash two years ago. After refusing amputation to keep golf, a surgeon saved his foot and he now plays as an eight handicap. Also notes Rivera pro Willie Hunter on pace rules enforcement and Barbara Ransom turning pro. Rays of May include Shelby Mont. ace Rayfield Klinges at 135 yards.
Long Beach Ski Club holds its first meeting of the coming season Thursday evening at the Colorado Lagoon Club. "Snowtime," a 32 minute reel featuring Sun Valley's latest ski films, will be shown, President Don Stricker announces. Alb skiers, beginners and advanced are invited to attend. A proposed ski trip to the Mammoth Mountains over the Thanksgiving Day holiday will be discussed.
Hockey results from the league feature standings and outcomes as teams compete in a national schedule. Key players and clubs are highlighted, with scores and notable performances summarized for fans across cities.
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