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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1956

Page

7

Vikes Clash With Bakersfield for Metro Title Shot

Long Beach City College seeks a share of first place as Bakersfield College hosts the showdown. Both teams sit 4-2 in the Metro with a sellout crowd of 17,000 expected for a 5 p.m. kickoff. Key Bakersfield players include halfback Gene Fovzrga kid and linemen George Fields Cyril Kahale Sherm White, while Long Beach features quarterback O Jay Bourgeois and a strong ground game led by Curdy Palle Muller Diele Duty and Vic Gausepont.

Long Beach City College Bakersfield College Santa Monica Bakersfield Metro Long Beach E. Camino Sport Cece Colemans Norse Unill Bakers Renegsd&s Gene Fovzgerakid Carl Bowser George Fields Cyril Kahale Sherm White Rome Tom Brown Gausepoil Pround Gainer O'jay Bourgeois Long Teagh Norse Bob Mr Curdy Palle Muller Diele Vic Gausepont Dan Jack Quins Wasnick Skip Poehman Kem Ruhlen

Serra High Tops St. Anthony 26 14 in Catholic League clash

Serra High defeated St. Anthony 26 to 14 after trailing at halftime to move into a tie for second in the Catholic League standings. Both teams finished 5-2 in league play with Serra claiming its third straight win.

Serra High St. Anthony Serra

Bakersfield Teams Tops Long Beach In Metro Cross Country

Bakersfield's cross country team defeated Long Beach City College 32 to 59 to claim the Metropolitan Conference title on UCLA's three mile course. Mike Eiserman sparked the Bakersfield win with a 15 27 split as Tom Green led Long Beach by finishing seventh. The Norsemen race again Tuesday in the Southern California championships at Glen Canyon Lake.

Long Beach City College Bakers Tiel Vikings Metro UCLA Mike Eiserman Bakersfield Tom Green Long Beach Norsemen Southern California Glen- Canih Lake Hamm

Saints Take 2nd in Catholic Meet at Inglewood

Cathedral High won both team titles in the Catholic League country meet held in Inglewood. Tom Phelan of Notre Dame won the varsity individual title with 8:39 for 1.7 miles. Manuel Gonsalves of the Saints finished second in the varsity race.

St Anthony High Cathedral High Durine Inglewood Cathedral Tom Phelan Notre Dame Manuel Gonsalves The Saints Cathecenl Dame Gane Sinesa Corsa Y Dine Borges Ishony

Bruins Take Third in Coast League Meet

Bill Marks and Wilson Righ led a cross country surge for Excelsior, edging out a strong field to finish third in the Coast League final standings at Recreation Day. Timekeepers recorded 8:10.2 for the Limit course, improving Ry Sariet’s prior marks.

Jordan High edges Poly Harriers in Coast League bid

Jordan High routs Poly High 42 to 29 to clinch at least a tie for the Coast League title on the L mile Panther course Friday. Tony Yeoman of Jordan won the race in 9:32.1 while Wars ren O'Blemis captured the JV overtime for the Panthers.

Jordan Highquarrers Poly High Tony Yeoman Jordan Wars Ren O'Blemis Panthers Yes Zeeman Caer

High School Football Scores From Various Leagues

California high school football results across leagues include Banunpuar 43 over a team 33, Sante Ank 7, Bay League noting Leurnzer 21, and Notre Dame 13. Orange League games feature Rambo Alamitos 8 and Laguna Bowen 0, plus Temple City 6 Pasadena 1. San Marino defeated Santa Fe 41 to 7. Pacific League results show Hawes Atgadia 1 and Galver A SAN GABRIEL 33.

Sceres Pan Rranem Exctleor Wwilsan Oweey Banunpuar Ftir A. A Ove Rove Sante Ank Anee TI Leurnzer tHe Domes SF Dantengiclih Beekta GE. Noe Dame Camel Lgeota Testin SS Rambo Alamitos Sfea-Ollade Laguna Bowen Uf Ius BO Temple City Wih Pasadena Bell Gardena San Marino Santa Fe Matune Fedto Danning Joonne Westchester Tioneer Bereey Seevinio Fawihorne Galver SAN Gabriel California Pacific Prltlerae Hawes Atgadia

Cavaliers-Saints clash sparks late rally and playoff bid

Cavalier quarterback Mike Thornton connected on a 56 yard pass to Frank Marinko setting up Serra’s first score as they take a lead early in the second half. Marinko and Thornton linked again for a 4 yard TD as Serra outpaced the Saints 20-14 entering the fourth quarter.

Cavalier Mike Thornton Frank Marinko Serra Marinko Jover Saints Schilling Gltox Paul Mayner Pily Maxwell Odessa Roland Osgeoil Peat O'Leary Bismarel N.D Maxwell Earl Martin Western Ave Harold “Red” Wiley Waivasee Ind Jim Fer

Wild Woolly 39 34 Loss for Oxy Occidental

Occidental fell 85 84 to Pomona in a high scoring Friday night game at Occidental. Pomona led 39 34 entering the final period but Oxy surged with touchdowns and a late Clincher to seal the win.

Occidental Pdmorm Claremont Pomona Tigers van Gvokiental TR Monn Seneinei Taurhdoun Groone Linhad ¢Tvard lWekuft Pahl Meyer Tnanandy

Poly Scores Pool Sweep Victory over Jordan in County League

Poly High closed its County League water polo season by dominating Jordan in all three divisions, delivering a sweeping win for the host.

Poly High Jordan

Downey Snags Coast Grid Title on Unbeaten Run

Downey Eight closed its regular season unbeaten with a 42 7 win over Compton at Viking field. Fullback Joe Sallinger and halfback Randy Meadows each scored three touchdowns, while Jack Trumbo Frant McDowell and Don Tussel starred. Meadows long run set up the final score. Trumbo added all conversions. Compton got a 4 yard TD pass from Dennis Scemmers to Jim Thorn.

Downey Compton Viking Op Cedion Joe Sallinger Randy Meadows Jack Trumbo Frant McDowell Don Tussel Jone Dennis Scemmers Jim Thorn Jagerton Shipp Hares Jane Jordan Jim Rambald Theone He Witt Poly Jordan Foly Isedamtan Wennetstar Dents Junneen Monn Newton Florentine Sagerson Bucksnan ‘Ntier Senikewa RH Myoneriet Stether Sagenna Sagerson Moner Teeiley Middiey Erare Fagerann Gils Ardan Tetchilowns Meade Rambo Pat ¢ Ball Very Guilies Martin Thomas Biarizarm Argunting Arcysting Chapmar Knoll Limirande Purdy Lever Beers McGinthern Crnevs Linares Shion Mushakinn Wilson Lerdner Pickens R. Smith Bowden Nian Annihin Muss

Paramount Nips Lynwood in Last Three Seconds

Paramount High edged Lynwood 24 to 21 as John Vorhies caught a 26 yard pass and another 12 yard score with three seconds left. Hellback Jerry O Holmer directed a late march, with Chasen Elliott and Vorhies key plays.

John Vorhies Paramount Lynwood Jerry O' Holmer Bob Elliott Vorhies

Wrestling Results at Pasadena Show Brings Surprises

In Pasadena a wrestling meet produced a freak incident as Lite Bowman broke his leg. Teammate Bk Law Low suffered a knee injury during a Cowboy Bray substitution sequence. Other listed names include Fiol Ea and Canal De with Stachherd Tak and Sindoeterd in key bouts.

Pasadena Lite Bowman Bk Law Low Cowboy Bray Ea Haeria Ade Ra Canal de -Tsrneiotont Bubstit

Bruins Fall as Excelsior Routs Wilson in Grid Finale

Excelsior dominated scoring with three touchdowns by Relth Stallings, including a 75 yard run after the second-half kickoff. Wilson managed 227 rushing yards but only one score as Gary Lusette sealed the win with a 40 yard interception return late.

Wilson High Excelsior Stephens Field Lana Pilots tRelth Stallings Bruins Dan Stallings Wilnning Watson Breese Ma Ayemen Ioir Des Jackson Keres Tilix Blanfard Ran Fat Tanats Alezirige Waugh Fowler Dye Yale

Viking Poloists Beat Bakersfield 18 to 5 For Title Clinch

The Viking polo team defeated Bakersfield 18 to 5 to close Metropolitan Conference play. The Vikings finish the season 18-1 and 18-1 overall, with only a loss to the U.S. Olympic team in an exhibition. They prepare for the Southern California jaysee championships at Fullerton.

Long Beach City College Bakersfield Vikings An &D Norse Fullerton Feld Tars Bonen Ca ‘Axton Fo Henson

Poly Football Beats Jordan for Coast League Third Place

Poly routed Jordan Friday night at Veterans Stadium to seize third in the Coast League standings. Reserve fullback Matthew Shipp ran 43 yards for a score as Poly built a comfortable lead. early in the game Poly scored twice in the first half and added two more touchdowns before halftime.

Poly Wigh Jorden Veterans Stadium Matthew Shipp POLY

Bay IMeadows Results Pass Dramatic Racing and Football Summary

Unclear OCR data shows references to horse racing results and a football scoring sequence. Mentions include multiple horse names, odds, purses, and race details. Also describes two football drives with Jordan and Poly, ending in scoring plays and game timing notes.

Althea Gibson Beats Shirley Fry For NSW Title

Althea Gibson defeats Shirley Fry 10-8 6-2 to win the New South Wales Women's Singles at Forest Hills. Gibson, previously beaten by Fry in September’s U S Nationals final, showcased improved aggression while Fry faltered with loose, backhand errors. Fry’s listless play surprised spectators as Gibson broke through late in the first set and held firm in the second.

Sydney Australia UPI Althea Gibson Shirley Fry Miss Fry United States Forest Hillz Biedon New South Wales Miss Gibson Tadey

Anaheim High Extends Win Streak in 21-7 Victory

Anaheim High defeated Fullerton 21-7 to stretch its ninth straight win and fifth consecutive Sunset League no loss. Mickey Flynn was sidelined but Anaheim still scored in each of the first three quarters. Key plays included a 13 yard pass from John McDonald to Gary Preterick and a 63 yard drive culminating in Bob McPhillips’ TD.

Anaheim High Fullerton Mickey Flynn Anaheim John McDonald Gary Preterick Ron Fujino Bob McPhillips Bill Mauerhan Bond Stora Jon B Sever Arouna iNunten Stevansoy Follerty jDinley Bacoy Roushdawne Terry Cale Nli A Tet Giandt Proctor Puller Apig Lodge Mataon Rina Tewed Erewashph Laura Dateh

Harness Race Results Featuring Multiple Horses and Payouts

A chaotic list details harness race outcomes with scratched entries, payouts, and rider references. Includes names such as Gate, Rattenbury, Fowler, Cullen, and Zen, with various win and place odds like 11.90 and 4.50, plus totals such as 877.90 and 2108 time stamps, reflecting a dense, fragmentary meet report.

Fuyer Ule Watt Gilhey Guy Rattenbury Atr Rea Stewart Hal Grenier Hise Sacla Prism Woody Tass Daily Double Red Nellie Snd Martie Alibre Castnat Begalewood Bilwarns Eanes Beran Jacobs Princesa Tame Atvlind Princesa Sfamvine Paces Fleetwatd Sdith Gratton Irving Yao Sigg Councel Sohus Ayernisinn No Era Scien Pinto Mace Milo Pace Dla Jenatha Cazier Dennie Saittasraw

Pepperdine Edges L A State 15 14 On Last Minute Punt

Tom Davis scored from the one yard line with 40 seconds left to lift Pepperdine to a 15 14 victory over L A State before 1700 at El Camino Stadium. The win hinged on a blocked punt by Wixie Robinson who also blocked three kicks earlier against Santa Barbara.

Tom Davis Pepperdine L. A. State el Camino Stadium Oy Waye Wixie Robinson Santa Barbara Pepperdines Aira

Fights Last Night in New York Associated Brass

Boxing notes from Manila and Los Angeles describe outpoints and weigh-ins. Contested bouts feature Harold Carter Linden W 7 Johnson and Cesar Manta Ridtenia with other ring results across Brazil and Argentina.

Ity Associated Brass NORK Harold Carter Linden Young Sack Johnson Loa Angeles Manila Little Cesar Manta Ana Danny Ridtenia Cezar

Bruins Power Past Huntington Beach In Water Polo Blowout

Wilson leads a scoring spree as the Bruins sink Huntington Beach 40 to 8 across three classes. Bees and Cees also rout their opponents with dominant offense, while standout players from Wilson and Huntington Beach contribute notable goals and assists.

Wilson ‘High Huntington Beach Bruin Versity Bees Cees Wisum Tentingtom Benes Lay Mmaratte Bowman Wrell Elttick Cp Bray Hones B. Senkins Rc Bartlow Bachys Bigler Renee Wilton Saber Lipiiani Ites Sera Ana Dak Pote Smith I Air Wilson Whea Hunt Ben Weeq Bailey Canptell Bigign Ar Gardner Rutenen Elaner Thomas McConsita Hetherington Hlermatead He Jordan Bellow Montgomery Scamle Greggs Griscoll Gruell Ell Mazin Storm Neel Beach Ail Dindle Slane Bown Wilson Geta Coen Stevenson Whittick LE Sensei Poslar Potts Lena Gerrin Schenlat Kane Page Auar Wilson Huntington Beach Oo Fourte Mawisley Hojxsam Desleules Feld McLaren Ava Anson Rasmussea

Quarter Horse Ace Mey Run on Opening Day Card

Go Man Go may debut in the 330 yard opening day race at Los Alamitos under racing secretary Ed ward Burke. Trainer Wade Johnson hints Go Man Go will also run Thursday in the 330 yard Clebbertown G. The 5500 Thanksgiving Day Stake for 3-year-olds is targeted for Thursday as prep for longer races this season.

Edward Burke Los Alamitos Wade Johnson

Unclear OCR: Bay Meadows Picks Fragment

The readable text fragment lists a string of garbled terms and names including Bay Meadows Picks and several dubious nouns and proper nouns. no coherent event, place, person, date, or outcome is discernible to summarize a specific news item.

Beaver Motors Offers $5 Weekly Car Package Plan

Compton California based Beaver Motors advertises a plan promising a guaranteed car for as little as five dollars per week. The rough copy mentions delivery, insurance, loan terms, and a complete package with an address on North Long Beach and a December style listing.

Compton Calif Beaver Motors Beaver Mp North Long Beach Oserras

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