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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1956

Page

6

Poly High Upsets Wilson High In Big Game At Veterans Stad

In a 18 to 12 upset at Veterans Stadium, Poly High defeated Wilson High in the annual big game. Henry Andrews, wearing number 23, led a one man campaign to disrupt Bier’s Bruins, as the Flaming Youths’ old taunts and the night’s drama set the tone for a historic AFL style showdown on the gridiron.

Wilson High Bruins Poly High Veterans Stad PorUmereens Poly Henry Andrews Bier Bunny Bob Linares Wilson High Andrews Poly Bob Shumway Wilson Wilson Mickey Byers Lonzo McGlothern Veterans Stadium Byers Wilson Jeading McClothern

Redlegs consider winter trades as 57 near

In a candid talk, Rocky Bridges notes Cincinnati Redlegs may seek pitching this off season. He praises Birdie Tebbetts as manager and suggests the club could trade players like Post Bell and Robinson, while listing strong infield and catching options and predicting big moves for 1957.

Cincinnati Redlegs Lamar Rocky) Bridges Rocky Long Beach Redlegs Cincinnati New York Yankees Birdie Tebbetts ex-Poly Rocky Bridges Post Bell Robinson Kluszewski Temple McMillan Bailey Burgess Ilu George Crowe Brooklyn Dodgers Milwaukee Braves Brooklyn Pittsburgh Ebbets Wield Milwaukee Braves Eloh Dodgers Birdie

Scheffing to Bring Up Entire Seraph Outfield

Chicago Cubs appointment of Bob Scheffing as manager aims at rebuilding with a quick overhaul. He fires three coaches, names John Holland and Charlie Grimm as VPs, and plans to promote three outfielders from Los Angeles while pursuing available NL players to lift the 60 94 Cubs from the cellar.

New, Hope Los Angeles Chicago Cubs Joan Holland Angel Proxy Robert Grumpy Angel Scheffing Bob Bill Sweeney Windy City Fle John 42Nd Place Avalon Angels Chicago Bob Scheffing Stan Hack Fridey Los Angeles Angels Net Cub Ray ‘Blades Pepper Martin Dutch Leonard Cubs Hack Jim Gallagher Vid Mathews John Holland Charlie Grimm Milwaukee Holland Washington, Pa Penn State Assn Beliava Jim Bolger Bob Speake Gale Wade Bolger

Calhoun Stops Sullivan In Eight Round TV Bout

Rory Calhoun of White Plains stopped England’s John L. Sullivan in eight rounds on national TV here Friday night. Calhoun floored Sullivan in the seventh and the Cleveland referee stopped the bout nine seconds into the eighth. Next plans include potential bouts with Joe Giardello, Charlie Josephs, Tiger Jones, Spider Webb, or other opponents in various cities.

Cleveland Rory Calhoun White Plains England John L. Sullivan Calhoun Sullivan Jackie Davis Baller Joe Giardello Rank Bachman Charlie Josephs New Orleans Tiger Jones New York Spider) Webb Chicago Webb Windy City

Hurricanes Dominate Maryland in 13 1 Victory

Miami Hurricanes defeat Maryland 13 to 1 extending their winning streak to three games and eight straight over Maryland across two seasons. Quarterbacks Sam Scarnecchia and Bonnie Yarbrough connected on a touchdown pass apiece while Maryland’s strong line limited Miami’s ground game but could not stop the aerial attack.

MIAMI Hurricanes Maryland Sam Scarnecchia Bonnie Yarbrough Fo Iman Tommy Mont Yarbrough Perlo Joh Fritsch Maryam Petre Buure Naan Seamecchial Johhson Speertion Lushing Yandeee

Milwaukees Milestones? World Series Stars Named

Oscar Fraley notes Don Larsen of the Yankees and Don Newcombe of the Dodgers as key World Series figures. The piece highlights Yogi Berra Johnny Bucks Clem Labine Jackie Robinson Sal Maglie and Bobby Turley in a brisk recap of pivotal moments and a bunt play that shifted the Series.

Oscar Fraley New York Don Larsen New York Yankees Don Newcombe Brooklyn Yogi Berra Johnny Bucks Bob Turley Clem Labine Bame Jackie Robinson Sal Maglie

Diana Dors Awakens World Series Hero Larsen

Hollywood greets world series hero Don Larsen in a sensational scene with Diana Dors. Larsen, described as a six foot four right hander, sports a denim jacket as he prepares for a TV appearance with Bob Hope on October 21. He is set to earn 7500 dollars for the stint, recalling his earlier St. Louis Browns days and nickname chatter about sex terms and baseball legends.

Hollywood Upi Lars Caprica Hollywood New York Dave Bob Hope Hope St. Louis Browns

Larsen Her Menace Looms In 1949 Classic No-Hitter

broadcasts recount a famous moment after Don Larsen’s perfect game with questions about the standout play. Casey Stengel recalls the novelty and humor of the era while noting the single defining point of the game and the lively atmosphere surrounding the New York Yankees.

Casey Stengel Larsen Stengel New York Tommy Hein Rich Hollywood Wewcombe Broadcasting Co Hope

Sports Calendar Highlights From Local Venues

Reading shows scattered listings for football and racing events across multiple venues. Anticipated games include teams from Hollywood and Mt Sarmel with matchups at Stadium and Ranch La Cienaga, while Sunday racing appears under Galivale and Hoo Aalupy circuit notes.

Fomcall Sinte Gardena Staiz Hollywood Feglon Stadium Satna Vq Belly Anthony Va Mt Sarmel Pt Ranch la Cienaga Viorsi Racing Galivale Hoo Aalupy Deek Tardenny

Burns L A. Hope Fades For Major League Team

County Supervisor Kenne Hahn voiced little optimism about Los Angeles landing a major league baseball team soon after a breakfast with Brooklyn Dodgers president Walter O’Malley. Hahn said promises of a new Dodgers stadium may fail, leaving relocation as a last resort. He doubted the Senators would relocate to L A as well.

Kenne Hahn Los Angeles Hahn Wster O'Malley Brooklyn Dodgers Los Aneles Brooklyn Athorities Dodgers O'Mall Los Ageles

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