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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1955

Page

16

Tanforan Handicap Controversy Sways Boxing Upheaval

Scranton reports a messy boxing scene with suspensions tied to managers and alleged bribery amid the Tanforan Handicap. The Pennsylvania Athletic Commission suspended several figures including Graziano and partners for unprofessional conduct and attempts to influence officers.

Scranton Afr Crim Anthony Ferrante Jonomen Graviang Pennsylvania Athletic Commission Alr Graziano Smith Bud Smith Joey Giardello Falso Hell Hey

Tartars Rally Past LACC in Big Road Meet

Compton College's team, led by coach Tay Brown, defeats Los Angeles City College 20 to 2 in a fast paced race program featuring Al White's standout performance. Multiple events listed with times and horse racing flavor notation appear as part of a chaotic racing recapitulation.

Errico Nuese Ted Cherries Longden Ingo Glisson Pulida Stewie Tramy Powell Ienisan Glas Leela Hireah ARRON Arly Pond Trejos Tres Joep Stacey Fame Tees Rona Peterson Clonglen Werendintl & Garsar Redle Tralee Rituary Los Neamncay Lee Mack Puller MeLigananl Daiwars White Sonia Brownlig Sautiewvats Davis Pawel Aon Deng Ornate Gliawon Henbitt Peterson da Danka Tess Cubs Ulnassn Eelleam Halthack Waddell Argard Sintford Uehind Hugh McElkenny Uae Georrie Urey Tinately Seo Cay Entieeriowin Derakon d Gomielsner WaAsatis Raguer Oberle Cannar Rocelio SS Kirchner Guierim Armett West Engl Donweh G Giomin Saute Artis Cheistian Weipa Bepty Thei Bac Sears Beales Tyhurss Pickering Quans Ar Wimein Jones Skipper Jonas Clayton Gloria 'Ays Fisher Fonte Rence Kuno Belle Nanday Jim Dandy Corer Coleman Gite Peretehes Denne Darey Butler Toma Lee Agradyivanties Andy Ve Feeney Tusknan Iit Feekthals A Peterson Gelliele Ofer Veure Muller Gregory Compton College UCLA Tay Brown al White Los Angeles Aed

College grid night mixup headlines a chaotic slate

An error filled list shows multiple college and conference games with teams like Callmdrat Antony Compton Wilson Tremtramins Jordin Downes Pacific Coast College Pewnending Le AState Emae Pasglena Koro Bowl Grange County Wveraide Ban Jose State Prosny State Thibond Chins Stat Cal Poly SLO Bonn Francisca St and numerous others. The fragmentary schedule hints at a Saturday lineup with matchups across regions, unclear times, and inconsistent naming due to OCR.

Oscbants Callmdrat Ss. Antony Compton Wilson Tremtramins Jordin Downes Pacific Coast College Pewnending le A. State Emae Pasglena Grange Ban Jose Thibond State Chins Cal Poly SLO Bun Francisca Orovlentay I Layarne Corm Banferd Pera Orehon Ehiunton State

Long Shot and Speed Figures Dominate Saturday Cards

Harness races highlight a crowded program with standout entries led by Longshot Colbys Gun and WIlles Napoleon. notable names include Miss Judy and Lady Pon among many contenders. A $75,000 feature and a $1,000 purse race anchor the day as drivers and owners race for top times and stable bragging rights.

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Valentine's Hayride Upsets Great Togo In Auditorium Mat Test

In Municipal Auditorium Thursday night Valentine’s Hayride featured a hard fought bout where Valentine defeated The Great Togo in a mat test. The match drew notable wrestlers including Gene LaBell and The Great Toga, with referee Cecil Payne awarding the deciding fall as Toga protested the call.

Togo Cowboy Rocky Valentine Toga Gene LaBell Ted Christy Tonna Gene DuBuque Broadway Venus Nick Valentine Bockwinkle JeNas Mayrige Cecil Payne

Fight notes show boxing results from Los Angeles and Canton

Boxing brief from Los Angeles and Canton records upset results with fighters Pim Barada Barada from Tijuana outpointing Oneny Bid Jaie. Bobby Woes from Canton defeated Moses Ward with a 3 4 tally and Lasert Smling from Los Angeles also listed in the bout summary.

Los Angeles Pim! Barada Tijuana Jaie Bobby Wooes Tatami Canton Ohio Bobby Gordor Von Wrolt Moses Ward

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