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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1953

Page

17

Death chills Pan-American Road Race in Mexico City

The Pan-American Road Race 1910 mile event saw its sixth death as Italy’s Piero Taruffi set record laps in a Lancia from Pueblo to Mexico City. Co-driver Gi Escasutti died. four spectators were killed when a Ford struck a crowd. Taruffi’s 106 mph second lap and fast Pueblo to Mexico City climb highlighted a fatal day with multiple crashes and eliminations.

Mexico City Italy Piero Taruffi Vic Wat Jantos Nio Stagnoli Ferrari Gi Escasutti Taruffi Pueblo Puebla Ceppe Pe Lensa Sr Lancia Felice Bonetto Oaxaca Mexico Bonette Jean Behra

Pilots Annex B Crown as Poly Blows Finale

Excelsior High School annexed the Coast League basketball title Thursday by defeating Compton 7-0. Poly upset by Lyngwood 26-7. Excelsior led 3-1 after Jackie Cornelius Veldhuis recovered a Compton fumble for a three yard TD. Lyngwood scampered for TDs, Merrill, Gordon, Adeir contributed. Poly's Wells sparked a rally with a 13 yard score and interceptions. Wilson and Jordan noted in the comeback effort.

Poly Blows Excelsior High School Bisonbball Compton Poly Lymmond Pilots Excelsior Jackie Cornelius Veldhuis Lyngwood Paul Merrill Furst Bill Gordon Charles Adeir Bob Wells Gal Wilsan Jordan Wilson

Time bomb fuels Cal Stanford football rivalry clash

Palo Alto police said the Stanford California football rivalry heated up over the weekend as students clashed on campus. During a campus confrontation a timebomb was found hidden in a hollow log, intensifying concerns about safety and the upcoming game.

Palo Alto Stanford California

49ers Trek to Carpinteria College Hoops Clash

In Carpinteria High School gym the 49ers face Weekpont College of Santa Barbara for their first win. The Navy Phib Pac squad beat them 89 73 as Guard Bob Seymour led with 19 points while Coach Tarl Kidd names Glen Becker Bill Wright Jack Gregory and Chuck Davis to the starting five.

E College Weekpont College of Santa Barbara Carpinteria High School Navy

Pasadena Beats Boise Eleven 6-0 in Little Rose Bowl race

Pasadena City College stays undefeated by defeating Boise Idaho J.C. 6-0 Friday night to keep pace for the Little Rose Bowl game on December 12. Joe Del Gard scored the lone TD in the fourth quarter from four yards out.

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Compton and Excelsior Meet in Rub City Rivalry

Compton faces Excelsior at Ramsaur Field in Rub City rivalry with the Pilots aiming to right past losses. Compton has defeated Lynwood and Downey, while Excelsior lost to Lynwood and Downey, leaving Compton a one touchdown favorite.

Compton Excelsior Rub City Quxceisue Anu Gepor TeNeWw Ramsauir Lynewood Downey Lynwood Fied Downey

Sports on Radio TV roster and game previews

Radio TV sports roster outlines upcoming games and broadcasts. Listings include El Camino San Diego television football on KLAC channel 15 and related time slots. Mentions announcers and program names with sparse readable details.

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Bay Meadows Race Day Results Summary

Bay Meadows card lists eight races with horses such as Dolly Bem, Westing Mite, and Beeb Canyon. Times and placements shown include Dolly Bem 8.40 in the fourth race, 1 mile events, and multiple scratch notes. The text mixes results, odds, and runner notes with entries like Touring Dog and Yanks Dream among others.

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Safety sparks comeback as Ray San Jose scores for Bees

Fragmented account shows Ray San Jose scoring a safety on a punt return then a series of plays featuring players like Rubner and Lunsford. The garbled text references 63 yard and 2 yard runs, a 10 yard pass, and multiple names, but the exact sequence and final score are unclear.

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Football State Prep Rivalries Across Southern California

Miscellaneous high school football scores and matchups across the Southern California region. Notable games mentioned include Imperial Valley, Santa Monica, Fullerton, Compton, Santa Ana, Orange, Long Beach area, and various local venues with expected evening times. The chaotic OCR reads as a collage of teams, venues, and uncertain times.

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Lynwood Poly Tests in Coast League Finale at Stephens Field

Lynwood Poly High faces visiting Lynwood in a Coast League finale at Stephens Field Wilson High. The bruised team relies on tailbacks Bill Balcam and Leon Huffman as Bel sustains a torn cartilage in the left knee.

Poly High Lynwood Stephens Field Wilson High Bill Balcam Leon Huffman Bel

Vikes Open Casaba Season In Beaca City Gym

The Vikes begin the Casaba season under coach Charley Church in Beaca City College’s gym. Tipoff is 7 p m with Alumni squad and fans eager for a strong start despite a rough season opener in a slate of hopefuls.

Charley Church Beaca City College

Bay Meadows Handicap By Ernie Mason

San Francisco report notes a Bay Meadows Handicap feature with horses and riders listed. It describes race details and includes mentions of broader sports context such as university football relevancy and an associated court case.

Ernie Mason

Alumni lead Bears in Jordan- Wilson grid roster

Free to meet the Bears, Card Back and notable alumni vow to join Coach Lauren Proctor’s targets. Duane Baptiste Elmer Craig and Nichols, tied to San Jose Cal Poly fame, headline the Alumni force with odds of Peak play from Los Alamitos and Norse roots. Jer ry Mitchell and Joe Handley anchor the current varsity with Bill McFarland as a top freshman candidate.

Fd Nichols Duane Baptiste Elmer Craig Viking Church Baptiste Craig San Jose Iichols Cal Poly Lauren Proctor Ordell Deglum Clarence Smith Seglum Los Alamitos Smith Norse Gene Knott Cornelius Barnes Whittler Jerry Mitchell Joe Handley Handley Jeghin Bill McFarland Poly Alamne FE Ee Cook Ft Lanier Varsity-Al

Harness Race First Race at Ore Mile Results

Reported results show Rodney Adamiat 3.59 and Arms Canton led the field in the first race though multiple scratches and times are listed for subsequent events. Race-by-race notes include runners such as Prudence G Hansan and Scratcher Pat with times varying around two minutes.

Slayer Rodney Adamiat Cade Or Arms Canton Prudence G Hansan Pat Erker Henne Biz Kaminkin Kent Marcella Spencer Winn Asa Skipper Ones Juanita Logan Wianl Marty P Mise Tollepines Dec Lass Rowal Blaze Smilty Styraa_ Bingen Ronalds Pemrose Cohen Inne Spearer Mise Handy Harvey Bothwell O' Brien Be” Aneviar Mel Harcis

Knights Edge Hoovers 45-19 Amid Injuries

The Knights, hampered by injuries to Huffman Hare Baas Lyngendis and others, rallied to upset Tex Scelsior 12-7 and beat San Diego Hoover 45-19. Ed Isherwood and Bob Reserdah lead the backfield as coach Tex McKown’s squad fields top backs, while Poly’s Balcomto-Holdins pass is inactive tonight.

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Local Five Wins Openers in Southern California Title Chase

Local Five, defending State YMCA Class C champs, beat San Pedro Cs 41 to 25 in their opener Thursday night. Mercaby Sao Peden led with 29 points and PoE EF Spencer Menny added 8. Bell and Vertermark contributed, while Richards, Fiddy, Taylor, and Vieutiz Ralls also scored in the compact victory.

Shorty Kellogg's Ymca Southern California San Pedro Mercaby Sao Peden Poe Spencer Menny Bell Vertermark Gwrrtney Kelle Richardy Fiddy Taylor Maarrarines

Wrestling results at Municipal Auditorium feature

iBolo Bounced Again as Lord Carlton measures the Great Bolo in a tense tiye of threat. Other results include Tuffy McRey and Foo Wee James defeating Bey Law Lew and Vite Grngwles, while Will Red and Brutes, Dave TeV Anhme Leone also place.

Lord Carlton Municipal Auditorium Tuffy McRey Foo Wee James Set Bey Law Lew Vite Grngwles Willred Yo Dawned Taek Dave Tev Anhme Leone Arew

uncertain sports calendar fragment from MT article

Fragmentary calendar note lists football and wrestling events with names like Beiar and Stak, mentions Carnincena and Alumni, UCLA game placeholder, and Hollywood Tark. Details are unreadable. cannot determine full events or dates.

Mgalt Reee Enothell Wrestlinz Ocean Pare Szaborz Trent Beiar AL Arma Lonz Beier Stak Carnincena Ber Satumiay Fonomi—sc UCLA Utrnese Naclna Hollywood Tark Hara

You Be the Quarterback You Be the Quarterback

The text presents a quarterback decision scenario with five minutes left and a choice between a Statue of Liberty, a Bong pass, and an Off-tackle slant. It notes bad footing, two slippery balls, and one failing ball condition making the Bong pass a second chance. The Off-tackle slant offers a first down after seven two yard gains, but it would leave fourth down.

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Sports Merry-Go-Round Pointed Pre Rose Bowl Talk

A collage of college football chatter covers Stanford Rose Bowl hopes, USC eligibility issues, and notable players like Buckley Bratkowski and Garrett. Mentions Notre Dame, UCLA, Cal, and Oregon as key themes with betting, coaching moves, and springboard prospects shaping the season.

Hollywood Harness Race Card Brews Bets and Details

A race card lists horses and drivers including Mighty Velo, Daisy Wonor, Judy Tass, Thunderclap, and Pronto Don with odds and multiple races noted such as the Golden West Trot. It cites drivers like O’Brien and Shively, results focus on potential winners and longshots, and mentions a fatality unrelated to the race segment.

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