Memoir of Conzelman Collins tale and Stengel quips in memory
Long Beach columnist recalls a Conzelman note about George Collins and Mickey Cochrane, plus Casey Stengel anecdotes from Yankee days. It weaves in reminiscences of Connie Mack, a Boston University star, and a Toledo Muehens manager tale, ending with reader letters on college football polls and Rose Bowl ideas.
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Don McKeown
Jimmy
Providence Steamrollers
IL. A
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Windy City
McKeown
Conzelman
Providence
George Collins
Colling
Green Bay
Callins
Collins
Jim
Golly
Cochrane
Mickey Cochrane
Boston University
Philadelphia Athletics
Detroit Tigers
Connie Mack
Casey Stengel
New York Yankees
Long Beach
Casey
Boston Braves
Zast
Toledo Muehens
American Association
Stengel
Zoo
Wilmington
Michigan
Notre Dame
Bergen J C May Get Bid for Little Bowl Contest
Bergen J C May, undefeated against eight games, hosts Lincoln University in Union City in a pivotal football clash. Coached by BobTeocolar, the junior college has allowed only one scoring foe prior to last week and has piled up 254 points. A win could earn a trip to the Little Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
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Bergen J. C
Bergen
Lincoln
University
Union City
Reme
Pasadena
Calif
New York Giants
Arnold
Tustin Victor- Over Brea 11 in Orange League Title Game
Tustin High beat Brea-Olinda 19-14 to win the Orange League gridiron championship and earn an 8th spot in the Southern California CIF playoffs. Dick Drake sparked the rally with two passes and a run, while Matt McCalla capped a 90-yard drive with a 12-yard TD. Brea-Olinda led 14-12 at halftime before Tustin responded in the second half.
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Brea
Tustin
Brea-Olinda
Dick Drake
Lorca
Matt McCarla
Laba-Olanda
Tyrds
Ott
Lorea
Brisas
Lister
Nelson
Riley
Crude
Guterez
Guants
Knutton
Smith
Ledbetter
Case
Verizon
Mender
Drake
Bleminger
Wagner
Quinlves
Putnam
Enda
Handley
Benmatt
Broomell
Sones
David Underwood
Crumley B
McCaitn
Gibaan
Don Underwood
Chum Philias
NASA
MacCalla
Bren-Olinda
Losvard
Ledfetter
Snort Song
Ralph Jones
Long Beach High
Hollywood
Whittier
Poly
Pasacena
Bill Medtelstedt
Don
Foxy) Maltby
Cliff Thiece
Dick Coleman
Coleman
Bulldogs
Wilson
San Pedro
Earl Cann
Ford Lynch
Monty Garth
Clyde McKay
Glenn
Wilcox
Jordan
Pasadena
Panthers
Ray Pulnam
Norm Standlee
Frank Lord
Bruin
Santa Ana
Sam Babich
Don Walker
Carl Pohead
Vikings
Toad Landretws
al Shamora
Moors
Laduskey McCowen
Hal Bowen
Moor
Bill Stroppe
Martin Akeyson
Fat Jones
Jim Meeker
Ventura J. C
Anaheim
Jack Simcox
Panther
Stan Fishtader
Leonard Townsend
Dick Ottele
Bob Chaelacombe
Glendale Hoover
Ripley's
Bob McDermott
TNT
McDermot
Don Walters
Jewell Jackson
Schwartz
Walters
Jim Davis
Newport Eleven
Downey Downey
Bob Berry
Newport Harvor High
Towney High
Berry
Manuel Limas
Downey
Broward
Graft
Brizenick
Ward
Bazen
Coadt
Planze
Coaches Aid in Paramount Fete
Compton Nov 20 Jess Hill freshman coach at USC and the new varsity track mentor led the Paramount Lions Club dinner honoring the Paramount Junior High School football champions. Guests included Duke Snyder of the Brooklyn Dodgers, Compton football staff led by Tay Brown and Chuck Williams, and Halfback Bill Fell of the Yartars.
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Compton
Jess Hill
U.5. Cc
Paramount Lions Club
American Legion Hall
Paramount
Otter
Duke" Snyder
Brooklyn ‘Dodgers
Tay" Brown
Chuck Williams
Yartars
Bill Fell
Orange Coast Hosts Mt San Antonio In Skirmish Tonight
Costa Mesa November 20 Orange Coast College welcomes Mt San Antonio for an Orange Empire league game in Newport Beach at 7. Coast lost 18 13 last week to San Bernardino with Left Half Dave Mills returning a kickoff 80 yards to keep the result in doubt until the final gun.
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Costa Mesa
Orange Coast College
Mt. San Antonio
Orange Empire
Newport Beach
Coast
San Bernardino
Dave Mills
Long Beach High Routs Hollywood 11 0 in 1909 grid tale
November 20, 1909 recaps note Snort Song's two touchdowns and Ralph Jones's blocking as Long Beach High defeated Hollywood 11 to 0. The memo lists later decades with Poly, Rose Bowl drama, and various scorers across seasons, preserving the era's tone.
Schad's 663 Series Highlights Virginia Bowling Meet
Jack Schad rolled a 663 series with games of 182 268 and 213 at the Lakewood Business Men's League at Virginia Recreation. The event showcased top scores from Westenberg Koester Wills and more, with American Legion and several local teams leading and leagues posting strong figures across multiple divisions. Local standings show American Legion leading the overall race, while other clubs like Hart Realtors and Village Varsity posted notable scores in various lanes.
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Mojave
Jack Schad
Lakewood
Virginia Recreation
Tanforse Race Results Show Mixed Times and Entries
Race results from Tanfors feature multiple races with six furlongs to a mile, listing horse names, jockeys, times, and payouts. Notable entries include Caurele, Westrope, Admiral Parnell, Admiral, Jade, and Royal Squadron among others with times ranging around 1:10 to 1:35 and winnings shown like 12.50 and 4.50.
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Westrope
Bonner
Ghlet
Ace Coe
Ruler
Lass
Gay
Sonny Hi
Mileaha
Westrone
Frideloch
Revaiue
Brief Angel
Mister Ivanhoe
Chakoar
Morene
Soran
Admiral ¢ Parnell
Jessie's Beru
Fimock
Sharm Edee
Cnix Brooks
Saxe It
Showetette Infallible
Smack
Elx
Baeyren
Sheriff Tim
Ines
Ely Calton
Nor
Jiltox
Crotl
Cancur
Lucky Five
le Courrier
Keaton
Vesuvio
Ea Sooty
Eix
Benesen
Rt Nesneer
Royal Squadron Gut
Barsing Rose
Austopur
Je Néwang
Oma
Seahawks Win Bay League Clash Over Torrance High
TORRANCE Nov 20 Redondo Beach Class B grid teams closed Bay League season with a 406 victory over Torrance High B's here Thursday.
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Torrance
Redondo Beach
Torrance High
Indians Take Sunset League Title in 32 13 Win
Fullerton High clinched the Sunset League championship by defeating Anaheim High 32 to 13 at La Palma Park. Scoring in every quarter but the first, Fullerton pulled away with 20 points in the third period to seal the fifth straight league win.
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Anaheim
Fullerton High
Anaheim High
la Palma Park
Fullerton
Aranedy 05
Mramer
Archieo
Cameron
der Fletcher See
Fuller
Weaver
Dass
Olszewski Runs Wild as Saints Beat St Augustine 65 to 33
Saint Anthony's Saints roared to 65 points defeating St Augustine 65-33 at Jordan Field. Tawyn Olszewski scored five touchdowns to lift the Saints to their ninth win in 10 games and clinch a CLF playoff berth. George Hainley and John Peterson contributed key plays as Saint Anthony's built a commanding lead.
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Jordan
Olszewski
Johnny Olszewski
St. Jocal
Anthony
St. Augustine
Art Zolezzi
Jim Frampton
St. Anthony's Saints
Jordan Field
Saints
Loyola Cathedral
Tawvin
Tahn Olszewski
Alway
California
Mike Connolly
Border City
Tne
John Peterson
Julie Zolezzi
Peterson
St. Anthony’s
Jarrin’ Jona
Iigints
San Diego
Johin’ Jonn Olszewski
Mais
Mike Hendren
Yeally
Grenier
St. Augustine's
Thony Sady Engs
Hall
Hendren
Chapman
Fenske
Gilbert
Buckley
Bobbitt
I. Carroll
Jarvis
Brunel
Parkin
Keenan
Williams
Gavin
Mannion
Panes
D. Carroll
Reid
Erickson
Nie
Mals
Halmey
Olsenewski
Gr Hare
Connmils
Daugherty
Walher
Vitale
Gonzales
Fores
T. Augustine
Erde
Kellen
Russell
Paton
Shell Shalties
Leuale
Bacan
Rover
Craig
Guards
Heden
Murphy
Hee
Genters
Matthews Dominates Savage to Unanimous Decision at Legion Stadium
Seattle boxer Kid Matthews dominated Milo Savage with a wicked left and powerful right to win a six round unanimous decision at Legion Stadium. Matthews outpunched and gutboxed Savage, taking every round on the United Press score card.
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Holl
Tee Neene Harry
Kid
Doak Walker Overlooked on All-Conference Team
In Little Rock on November 26, the Arkansas Razorbacks chose Doak Walker of Southern Methodist as a member of their all-opp Southwest Conference team. Walker had a rough day versus Arkansas, losing 10 yards on seven carries.
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Doak
City Bowling Opens Second Annual Long Beach Event
The Long Beach Bowling Association launches the second annual city tournament at Ken Mar Bowl with singles doubles and team play starting at 7 p.m. Twenty eight teams opened last night as Keglers from Long Beach and nearby towns compete. Gandy's 2962 leads, Varne Butcher Realty 2918 second, Bart Realty 2317 third, Ace Chair Rental 2907 fourth, Belmont Coffee Shop fifth. Vice Mayor Parmley opened with a welcome speech.
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Long Beach Bowling Association
Long Beach
Southland
Belmont Rowl
Keglers List Entered For Tonight And Weekend Events
A jumble of names and venues outlines tonight and weekend bowling events. The roster covers players such as RENMAN and Gt Beaune with numerous others listed, indicating singles and doubles entries across clubs and local leagues.
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Renman
Maracet
Boke
Beaune
Th. Gampnell
Bo Sanders
Watreh
Meqier Eo
Nese
G. Andereson
C. Hever
J. Kinghorn
Tikentnek
Stan Gyneri
Kenneny
Th. Feirks
Maclay
Harn
Newton
Mandotte
Jeset
He Cars
Phillips
G. Leonard
Fverett
Reed
J. Plier
Ed Reet
Marcuaret
Kenny
Green Fe' Rona
Th Martin
Evans
Senweda
Resear
M. Browning
Rowland
Styre
Ford Mator Coy League
Virginia Recreation
Bere
Paat
Dingeras
Sas Teague
Mare
Pel Hart Reath
Eagles
Abrim Castre
Howard's Jewelry
Marser Gasailne
Reank Jit Furs
Leevet
Marcel
Alcraft Sales
Beckman Carpete
Brown's Sparling
Boxing Group Warns Ortiz On Title Defense
New York November 20 The National Boxing Association warned World Bantamweight Champion Manuel Ortiz to defend his title soon or relinquish the crown he has held since April 1947 A written warning was sent to Ortiz at his El Centro California home by NBA commissioner Abe J Greene Greene acted after Ortiz applied to the California Boxing Commission for recommission as featherweight champion in the state
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National Boxing Association
Manuel Ortiz
Ortiz
el Centro
Calify
Abe J. Greene
N.B
Greene
Orth’ T
California
L Boxing Commission
Torrance Upsets Redondo Beach in Bay League clash
Torrance High roots upset Redondo Beach 14 to 7 in a Bay League final round. Milo Goetseh scored two rushing touchdowns 36 and three yards. Torrance joins Redondo and Beverly Hills in a three way tie for third place in the standings.
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Renonro Beach
Milo Goetseh
Torrance High Gradsters
Redondo Beach
Torrance
Redondo
Beverly Hine
Hepando Weacte
Sete
Gregory
Girkensock
Wash
Wie
Rex Mays Sets Sights On Southern California Big Car Race
Rex Mays, Glendale sensation with four pole wins in the Memorial Day classic, challenges the Southern California field at Carrel Speedway Gardenia. He aims to win the second major big car event, following last week’s Augural where Johnny Mantz led 18 000 fans. Qualifying begins 1 p m with a 2 30 p m dash.
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RFX
Mays
Glendale Leadfoot
Indianapolis
Southern California
Carrel Speed‘way
Vermont
Gardena
California
Johnny Mantz
Hal Robson
Bill Scheffler
Sam_ Hanks
Mant
Spider Wench
Mel Hansen
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