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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1956
Page
25
Harness cap by ERNIE MASON with clear and fast pace. First post scheduled for 1:00 P M Wednesday. The write up repeats the phrase Harness Cap By ERNIE MASON twice, noting the early post time and event emphasis.
The report lists multiple harness events with drivers and horses including Dex, Ambassador, Rocchi, and Bowers, detailing speeds and payout figures. Notable entries include three one mile pace races with times around 3 50 and 3 40, and bets noted for several horses. Additional names such as Downie, Mayen, Ansbor, and Joliet feature among the starters, with Grand Lake and Stetnarrs among the listed contestants.
A crowded Bay Meadows card lists players and teams such as Gaantonian, Lire, Diner Sen sor, and Gohl. The fragmentary score sheet names many players including Businl, Lottis, Rogerson, Con. Marble, and Sherman Souder, with references to subs and market names. The unreadable OCR yields a dense roster of names, partial scores, and substitutions, reflecting a brisk league summary with no clear final result.
The 1953 International at Santa Anita drew 33 615 spectators as Mister Gus from France led the field in the mile and a half classic, finishing second to Mister Being who stretched to win. French Flyer Dedicate and Prince Cortauld faded, while Chanteclair and Fisherman also ran strong for top placings.
Jones, serving at Hollywood Park, is named presiding steward for Los Alamitos quarter season opening next Tuesday. He is joined by associate stewards Harry Hatch and Jack Meyers, with Meyers representing the California Horse Racing Board. Frank Wessels Sr. reports Edward Burke will again serve as racing secretary.
Wilson High's basketball team opens the 1956 season Wednesday at 2 30 p m against San Pedro Academy. Saracino will start at guard with Mike Pearson making his first appearance for Wilson, and teammates include Larry Murman Jerry Thompson and Barry Hallamine. Mastin leads the forwards as the lineup features one letterman.
Race by race results at Bay Meadows with horse names jockeys and times, listing finish order and notable prices. Includes six races with several horses such as Beplaphorr and Harmaly in detailed results, noting times like 10.46 and 12.47 and multiple tangled OCR fragments.
Bill Lillard of Chicago leads a group of nation’s best keglers in the first annual invitation meet at Madison Square Garden. Expected matchups include Dick Hoover of Akron against Len Mal of Buffalo, Don Carter of St. Louis vs Jim Bernatas of Bayonne, and Lillard facing Graz Castellano of Jackson Heights.
Bowlers across multiple leagues post strong numbers with leading totals including a 2941 team series, 1040 game by University Alley Cats, and a 591 by Woody Offineer. Immanuel Stars extend lead, Live Wires top Brass Knights, and Naval Station Coffin League begins Tuesday. Notable marks include J Christopherson 610, Braasch 836, Schramer 527, and Procter & Gamble paced by Merle Matthews 2196.
Evening schedule lists events at Jordan Pavilion and Rover venues. Matches include Spirit of Kgtella Realty and Parketes Ch of Chnet against Shell Chemical, plus Brethren vs Harbor Lin at Washington assembly. Independent 8:35 p.m. start times noted with venues and departments.
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