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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1955
Page
7
Detroit at 0-3 confronts the San Francisco quartet of stars led by Joe Perry and Hugh McElhenny. The Lions’ defense must slow the 49ers to avoid an early-season blowout as pressure builds on coach and players.
Wilson High School water polo team defeated Jordan 23 to 10 on Friday as Steve Mosely led with 10 points. The Coast League game showcased a strong Navy rally in a later half, with momentum swinging after an early 13-0 deficit.
Veterans Jennings and Barber, touring pro Jerry Barber and first pro start, are noted in the second period action. Navy 3, 10 two-under par 6S, Long Beach, Long Beach Headers, Jim Ireland, Verl Lillywhite, Park 73 and Kenny Long feature in the scoring drive sequence.
Long Beach City College defeated East LA in a Metro Conference meet 18 to 43 then edged Santa Ana 27 to 28 in a non league meet. Coach Buddy Parber praised Ray Hampton as the team posted a 14.06 5.4 record and talked about Nationals odds from 1948. The squad noted its first place finish attempt and optimism for future meets.
Frank Lane, newly installed manager, reshapes the Cards roster by trading for Archie Wilson and Eddie Kasike while pursuing power hitters like Post or Thames. The Coast League cross country results note Jim Horan leading a field, and Poly High's Steve Maynard wins despite Valley rival success.
A dense OCR of a Meadows racetrack card lists entry names, horses, jockeys, and purses for multiple races. Notable entries include Miss Dogaway, Monroe, and Crystal Pass with various weights, claims, and conditions. longshots and favorites appear across the cards, with remarks on form and potential competition.
East Los Angeles JC Cantwell High meets Long Beach City College in a Metropolitan Conference first division showdown at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Both teams sit 0-2 in league play after close losses, with Cantwell featuring explosive running and QB Brady Keys for the visitors as Long Beach aims to shake off recent miscues and recover in time for the night game.
Long Beach City College water polo team routed Santa Monica 16 to 3 in a Metro Conference opener at Jordan Pool. The Vikings improved to six wins against one loss and recently swept a California tournament, with strong line play and defense fueling the blowout.
England's Don Campbell planned a final Bard tune-up run in the Bluebird with weather hoped for Sunday as he targets a speed attempt. A trial run Friday saw Campbell's jet-propelled craft reach high speed, prompting officials to declare all systems go for the Bluebird and companion craft.
Lillywhite sprinted 44 yards late to seal a 17-10 victory as Compton High edged Poly High in a tense game. The scoreline featured passing and rushing performances, with key contributions from Downey and Hine. Wrestling results from Pasadena and Oakland Park events accompany the report.
All stars Leo Estes and Rube Tyner lead a scoring list with 224 to 610 series as teammates Vince and Max add solid marks. Women’s all stars include Marge Johnson Ruth Gale and Tiny Puller, while scratch games show J Fm, Byshana, and others posting notable numbers amid a crowded lanes record.
A chaotic OCR of a harness racing meet lists multiple one mile races with horses such as Roja Grattani Bellini Tass His Song and Victory Bob. Odds and times are scrambled. several horses are scratched or misread with several entries showing times around 2:05 and 2:16. The fragment hints at race results, payouts, and participating drivers or owners but is heavily garbled.
Bay Meadows results list winners and placements across eight races. Macks, Rach-T, Reward, and Bronte Baw are among the first names noted with various odds and times. payouts include a daily double of 2040 and a final tote of 35.60 for the last race.
Austin editor quotes Texas coach and players after a Southwest Conference game. Lerry Graham was knocked and a Texas fullback later said injuries stemmed from Sooner actions. Oklahoma coach Bud Wilkinson deflects claims of foul play while regional officials offer no comment.
An OCR style listing shows multiple prep and league results across varied high school teams. Names like Carmel, Notre SuNSST Agahony, Anaheim, Orange, Washington, and Santa Ana appear among scores such as 32 4 and 47 4, indicating a crowded results section with many small match outcomes.
Coach argues the long pass is the best call. The team aims to go for the victory with a bold pass, betting on a 27 15 score over a conservative 2 18 defeat. Jose remains the opponent in focus.
Major League stars arrive as Santurce Crabs host the defending champions and 12 000 fans expected for the opener. Ruben Gomez from San Juan will start for New York Giants connected club as Caribbean league action begins with Caguas, Mayaguez and Ponce also in contention. The League features notable managers Herman Franks Mickey Owen Dixie Howell and George Genovese as play heats up toward the Caribbean World Series.
Fragmentary text shows names like Antonia and Compton with unclear roles or context. No verifiable event, date, or organization is extractable to form a coherent news item or summary. Further readable content needed to produce a proper card.
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