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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1947

Page

11

Maurice Astley recalls Poly High's famed Jackrabbit elevens

Maurice Astley, veteran Poly High athletic custodian, has stood behind the same gym cage for 22 years guiding thousands of youths. He remembers standout teams and players, issues athletic gear, handles towels and lockers, and provides first aid, while reflecting on changes in student responsibility.

Maurice Astley Poly. Athletic Yesteryear Maurice Aatley Poly Fligh Astley Witha Aul-Poly High An Landreth Russ Sweet Olson Bob Carlton Norman George Lax New Bedford Mass Fall River New England Wror California Poly High Morris Astley Atlantic Ve Paly

Barrymore Faces Matchom in Debut Tonight in Wilmington

Gorgeous George, wrestling's Barrymore, debuts tonight facing Vic Christy in a four bout program at Wilmington. Promoted by Doyle Mondt and Musgrave, the card also features Jim Mitchell the Black Panther and Manuel Garza in key matches with Strongbow and War Cloud atop the prelims.

Orgeous George Barrymore Vic Christy Wonder Boy Wilmington On John J. Doyle Jools” Mondt Floyd (Musty) Musgrave Gorgeous Georgeto Christy Jim Mitchell Black Panther Mexico Manuel Garza George Christy Fen Jules Strongbow Chief War Cloud Ramon Grande Duran War Cloud Alex Kasabosk

Mexican Olympic Ring Team to Work Out in California

The Mexico Olympic boxing team, arriving in Southern California for an international match against Harbor A. C. of Wilmington, will practice at the Wilmington Bowl between 4 and 5 p.m. today and Wednesday. They will choose a handpicked group of Southern California youngsters for the eight bout main event on Friday night at the Wilmington Bowl.

California Harbor A. C Wilmington Wilmington Bowl Bowl Arena Lexam Southern California

Heavies Clash as McClure Faces Sheppard at Wilmington Bowl

Heavyweight Billy McClure, seen in recent main events at the Hollywood Legion and Los Angeles Olympic, meets Tiger Sheppard in a 16 round main event of the Wilmington Bowl pre fight show tomorrow night. Sheppard earned top billing by stopping Eddie Bayshore in one round at Ocean Park two weeks ago. Four round preliminary bouts include John Hardingwas vs Jerry Brown, Ray Starr vn vs Shorty Morgan, Fred Wormy vs U.S. S. Oklahoma, Willie McCoy vs Bob Scott, and Art Hardy. First bout starts at 8:40 pm.

Billy McClure Hollywood Legion Los Angeles Shorty Morgan Fred Wormy U.S. S. Oklahoma Willie McCoy Bob Scott Art Hardy

Race Results at Bay Meadows mixed field results

In the Bay Meadows program the races list multiple fields with times, horses and riders. Notable entries include Panaroyal The Bound and Tiny Boswell with varying placements, while Beutrer Pout Pere and other named runners appear among scratched and competing entries.

Bay Meadows S.peade Sauna Marono) Bro Timorrdidad Seraichedo Valaina del K-O-Juatica Lady Lake Bailey Tiny Boswell Longden Rans Glory Plower Nichols Golting Muller Gopande Starman Heratshed

Basketball Race Entries and Results Highlighted

The listed entries show a lengthy program across multiple races with numerous names and odds. Notable participants include Lenn, Marbotte, Hanley, Baxter, Ward, Newman, and many others as they compete for purses ranging from 1600 to 4000 dollars. The article outlines race order, entrants, and notable performances across several heat events and stakes.

Turkey Regatta Champions Crowned in Six Classes

The Alamitos Bay Yacht Club and Leeway Sailing Club concluded a windy Turkey Regatta with six class champions. Commodore Llewellyn Bixby Jr. won the National Class on best elapsed time after a points deadlock with Dick Russell. Skimmers saw Dick Lineberger's Li-Man top the field, while Windy claimed Penguin honors.

Bob Russell Will? Wah Sid Exley Lary” Shepp Eager Beaver Willis Boyd Wahint Charles ‘Merrilon Dick Lineberger Skimmers Gibby Marshall Jackie Frank Taylor Penguin Windy Romaine Violette Pink Guy Bill McKillop Lil Jon Joe McQuitkin Feather

Lee's Selections Set For Meadowlands Wednesday Card

The listing shows selections for Wednesday at Meadowlands with multiple races and contenders. Notable entries include First race MeuPackela Lee fighting Lee and On To Victory, Fourth race Ottawa Chief, Sixth Noir Wrinkles, Seventh Cunny Kane and Eighth Vaderal. Purse noted at 2000 with all entrants at 24900 and various horse names and odds listed.

Bay Meadows MeuPackela Lee Dinto-H Thomaan Manu Pater Cunny Kane Wild Mountain Star Beauty Rice Vaderal Sir War Pedro Primero Bachelor Bay Bost bet—Browhent Longahot Alguih

Dons' Coach DeGroot Resigns Amid Three Losses

Los Angeles Dons head coach Dr. Dudley S. DeGroot resigned effective immediately, announced by Don Ameche. Mel Hein and Ted Skipkey will run the team for three remaining league games as rumors swirl about successors, with no official name yet chosen.

Groot Los Angeles Dons Mel Heln New York Giants Ted Skipkey Stanford DeGroot Dons Phelan San Francisco Buffalo New York

Jaysee League Agrees to Little Bowl Terms

The Western States Conference announced it will participate in the Little Rose Bowl if invited, backing via a local company with 35 percent of net proceeds going to Birmingham Hospital’s paraplegic fund. Also noted is a potential playoff-era reshaping involving Chaffey, Los Angeles City College, and city high school CIF plans for December Coliseum events.

Press-Telegram Football Writers of America Jonathan Club Pasadena Junior, Chamber of Commerce Birmingham Bown Compton College Chaffey Glyiston Larry Letouston Los Angeles City College Knowig City College Houston Lo Angeles City C F P.T

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