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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1953
Page
13
Hollywood Harness reports a cap Wednesday race featuring Tina Calle in a class trim event. The card lists the possible favorite and noted entrants, with the track timing and betting odds to follow.
A dense recap of Bay Meadows events highlights multiple races, drivers, and horses including King Primrose Charming Bil and Major Rodney. Notable finishes feature Pr image and unexpected winners across eight races with detailed car numbers, payouts, and race-class notes.
Arcadia wk Alberty Ranchos bought Six Pence a 2 year old filly rated best in Europe for 860000. Johnny Longden quotes that the horse will be brought by A L Hawkins and readied for Santa Anita filly fixtures. Six Pence has not won stakes in Ireland or England.
In a Coast League game, Cal Heights and Bell Vernon led with strong performances. Key players including Gordon, Covington, and Williamson contributed points and rebounds as the team built a decisive lead and sealed a league victory.
Six 600 series and multiple high games highlight a Lakewood Bowl meet. Notable scorers include Jack Bassett 214 634, Art Turner 630, Rocky Jerman 242 609, Irv Pieper 224 618, and John Trelane 344 580, among others in a lively bowling showcase.
Long Beach notes a standout moment as Vern Junior Stephens, famed in baseball, aced the 134 yard seventh hole at Virginia Country Club during the Men's Club annual turkey shoot. The piece weighs the thrill of a golf ace against great baseball feats and mentions other club winners and standings.
The National Association of Angling and Casting Clubs awarded its 1954 national tournament to Long Beach. Roy Mahee, vice president, announced it will be held at the Recreation Park casting pool next August with dates set later. Events include fly bait skish and distance. The event aims to be the largest yet, surpassing last August’s record entry of 399 in Toledo. California orange juice will be provided to all casters.
The Lakewood Women’s Club held a golf putt competition won by Mrs Frank Donaldson with a 96. Participants included Miss Rut Stewart and Mrs W Robertson among others.
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