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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1954

Page

7

Hares Downed Again Pilots This Time

Excelsior High led by star halfback Ed Driessen scored three touchdowns to rout Poly 37 7 Friday night at Norwalk. The win, Excelsior’s first Coast League victory, keeps them a game behind idle leaders Compton and Downey who each have one win. Max Rowell recovered a fumble in the end zone for a first quarter touchdown. Mike Niecker added the lone conversion.

Excelsior High Ed Driessen Driessen Excelsior Poly Norwalk Pilots Compton Downey Max Rowell Jack Rabbitt Mike Niecker

Stockton College and Modesto MJC tie in Friday scoreless draw

Stockton College played to its third straight tie Friday night in a 14 14 deadlock with Modesto Junior College. Boxing notes center on Sugar Ray Robinson announced comeback plans and a boxing title history. Harness racing opened with Senator Comet winning the Hollywood Trot payout. California Sports Car Club Palm Springs road races began with Clark Gable as marshal. A federal court case touches on Sam Becker’s libel suit against the Saturday Evening Post amid boxing decision coverage. Football and other listed plays and yardage appear in fragmented form with multiple players named in a long, garbled recap.

Stockton College Modesto Junior College Palm Springs Clark Gable Sam Becker Cincinnati Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post Becker Ezzard Charles Billy Smith

Brethren Gridders Nip Pasadena Foe 18-13

Brethren High defeated Pasadena Academy 18-13 in a six man Prep League football game on Friday. Key players include Hollmon Hallion, Cantwell, and Mohrney with a 13-7 Cantwell upset over Loyola.

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Rhodes to Ride Beach Again in 1954 World Series Plans

Oscar Fraley reports the New York Giants expect Dusty Rhodes to stay as a pinch hitter rather than a regular left fielder, with Monte Irvin poised for discard and Bob Leno n vying for spring training duties after a record 64 homers in the Southern Association. Also notes golf anecdote at Sam Snead's club, birthdays, and football coaching gray hairs.

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Saints Roll to Fourth Straight Victory Over Serra

Saint Anthony's High, led by halfback Danny Wasnick and quarterback Hank Manzo, defeated Serra 30 to 13 Friday night for their fourth straight win and second Catholic League triumph. Wasnick extended his conversion streak to 12, while Manzo threw a 41-yard touchdown to Emmett Ryan and connected again for 25 yards. Ryan scored on a 42-yard play and a seven-yard run, with Arroyo adding a seven-yard TD drive and Geyer forcing a safety.

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Bakersfield Upsets Pasadena In Junior Bowl Thriller

Bakersfield spills a 27-0 upset over unbeaten Pasadena City College in a crowded Rose Bowl setting. The Bakersfield defense stifled Pasadena while Carthay Beorin and Pat Mills led a balanced attack, delivering a decisive underdog victory amid junior college circuits. The result reshapes East and Metro Conference standings as other regionals posted tight wins.

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Tartars Entertain Ventura Tonight

Lakeyood Women’s Club event results show Mrs. Paul Johnson and Mrs. Jimmy Dawe tying for first in a mate vs pat meet. The text lists participants including A Mra. Jonson, Mrs. Dawe, Bates, Fat Jones, HH, Seyler and others with several names unclear.

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Waves Favored In Ventura Hoy Football At Compton

Ventura College hosts undefeated Compton in a major early season clash at Ramsaur Stadium. The Tartars, 6-1 by odds, look to avoid distractions before Pasadena, while Pepperdine faces Occidental in a Black and Blue game at El Camino Stadium.

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Tarbabes Edge Oxnard In Nonconference Smash

Compton High School powered Oxnard 19 to 6 in a non conference game Friday night. Rex Johnston scored for Tarbabes with a five yard run and added the conversion. Neal Wagerle caught a 35 yard pass from Butch Galitz and Bob Rentich ran 47 yards for Oxnard. Dale Rogers scored Oxnard’s second quarter TD on a two yard smash.

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Recreation Park Mutt and Jeff Tourney Upset Record

Mrs V Garver annexed the Recreation Park Mutt and Jeff tournament with a 34 percent showing as Re i Sor a Slepper posted a notable performance.

V. Garver Recreation Park Rei Sor A. Slepper

Football Calendar Highlights Derby Flyington Beach

A sports calendar item lists a 1 p.m. Derby Flyington Beach match at Heavywood Le Fon Stadium as part of the AAU show. The fragmentary OCR entry notes timing and venue but lacks complete details.

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Sports on Radio TV Gibberish Schedule Summary

The fragment lists various sports broadcasts with unclear program names and times. It references football matchups and coach names but lacks readable clarity on teams, events, or outcomes. The text appears to be an OCR garble of a radio TV sports schedule.

Panthers Bees Bounce Compton In Polo Action

Downey High and Wilson High posted decisive water polo wins over Compton and El Segundo, with Downey defeating Jordan and Compton, while Wilson edged El Segundo in a tight contest. The day featured standout saves and late-game heroes for both sides.

Rams Struggle to Find Practice Field Sparks Game Prep

Rams coach Hampton Pool says Green Bay deserves respect despite past losses. He notes weather hampered Green Bay with rain affecting passers and receivers. Rams have scrambled for practice space, using two parks, one not a football field, as they prepare for Sundays clash.

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Servin and Sims Set for 10 Round Hollywood Bout

Hollywood Legion Stadium hosts middleweights Petey Servin and Eddie Sims in a 10 round fight. Servin, 22, recently KO'd Dick Finley and is a 16 to 7 favorite. Sims, from New Orleans, boasts an 18 win 2 loss record and stopped local favorite Bobby Ross in a prior main event. The winner likely faces California middleweight title holder Willie Vaughn.

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Tanforan Race Card Report and Philly Boxing Result

Race details from Tanforan list multiple horses with times profits and scratches including Dramamine, Paraboat and Sugar Cane with times and earnings. The boxing note from Philadelphia reports Fredy 151 defeating Tommy Reed with stoppage in a Philadelphia venue.

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Harness Race Results From Daily Soule WAI

A messy OCR summary lists eight horse races with times from one mile to twelve, noting winners and participants. First race Time 2:07.3 with Lyterbow, Second race Time 2:05 with Don mie, Third race Time 2:06.8 Atomic Ice, Fourth race King Widower West winner, Fifth race Zombro Tosa winner, Sixth race Darn Sela and Sharp Note placements, Seventh race Senator Comer and Toan’a Vietor results, Eighth race Hat Bales with final time 2:06.2. many scratches and disqualified comments scattered throughout.

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Classified Ads Offer Quick Affordable Solutions

The page advertises a sweet system to solve problems quickly and inexpensively via classified ads. It lists eclectic product and name fragments including Royal, Park Creer, Mason's specials, Greek God, and various odd terms, followed by a prompt to call 6971. The readability is low and contains numerous garbled phrases.

Tanforan Entries Lauter Mixed Horse Races and Odds

A fragment from Tanforan entries lists numerous horse names and odds figures, including Full of Grace, Lady Salton, Golden Poppy, Great Runner, and Willow Inde. The garbled OCR shows numerous numbers and notations like 2000, 320, and various race labels, indicating a busy program with many entries and stakes.

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