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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1947

Page

7

Rams and Cardinals Set for Star Studded Coliseum Clash

The Los Angeles Rams host the unbeaten Chicago Cardinals in a highly anticipated clash at the Coliseum. Analysts cite home field and a slate of overdue Rams players like Benton Waterfield Gehrke West Hoffman and Washington as factors that could tilt the outcome in LA's favor.

LOS Angeles Rams Chicago Cardinals Coliseum Southern California Rams Cardinals Timmy Conzelman Rens Green Bay Los Angeles Rama Los Angeles Jim Benton Benton Waterfield Detroit Big Jim Bob Waterfield Bob Pittsburgh Washington New York Fred Gehrke Gehrke Pat West Bob Hoffman Hine Kenny Washington Kenny

Trippi shines in Rose Bowl debut for Cardinals

In Chicago last year Paul Christman led the Cardinals to a 34 10 win over the Rams with hot passing and strong running. Trippl in the Rose Bowl carried 25 times for 130 yards, 6 14 passing for 96 yards, and set up the game’s only TD while averaging 49.5 yards on two punts.

Paul Christman Cardinals Chicago Chicago Cardinals Rams Waterfield Steve Pritko Christman Pat Harder Pat Wake Forest John Hod) Cochran Tripp Bob Waterfield Trippl Rose Baw Heston Michigan Pasadena George Wilson Washington Dixie Howell Alabama Ira McKee Navy

Benton Falls Behind In Early Pro Football Stats

National League statistics through last Sunday show Trippi in his rookie year ranking third in rushing with 188 yards on 31 attempts, averaging 6.0 yards per carry, and a 41 yard long. He trails Steve Van Buren and Clement, with Dudley close behind. Benton’s receiving totals place him fourth with 13 catches for 281 yards and two touchdowns. Other leaders include Waterfield, Sam Baugh, Lackman, and Dudley in various categories, while punt and kickoff returns highlight DeCorrevont and Saenz.

Trippi New York Giants Steve van Buren Philadelphia Svorage Clement Pittsburgh Bill Dudley Detroit Kenny Washington Rams Jun Berton Keane Bears Jansante Pitt Dudley Benton Dewell Cardinals Kutner Waterfield Christman Mallon Sammy Baugh Sid Lackman Jeff Burkett Tom Harmon DeCorrevont Eddie Saenz Trojan Redskins Averae Saenz

Segura and Drobny Spark Pan-American Doubles

Semifinals in the Pan-American tennis tournament spotlight the men's and women's doubles as finals in singles are delayed to tomorrow. Top-seeded players from Los Angeles and Europe advance as Jaroslav Drobny and Pancho Segura reach key doubles rounds. Mary Prentiss and Nancy Bolton prepare for the next matchups.

Exico City U.P Tomor&—— Tow Nttle Francisco Nancy Bolton Pancho) Segura Menador Australia Miami Tia Europe Jaroslav Drobny Two Quares Mary

Long Beach City Women’s Golf Final Sees Bauer Victory

Marlene Bauer the “Little Miss Poker Face” defeated Babe Kennedy 3 and 2 at Recreation Park to win the 20th annual Long Beach city women’s championship. The 3-year-old Lakewood Junior High phenom and Fox Hills rivals met after a week of elimination match play. Kennedy and Stay both shot around 77 in semifinals. Bauer’s win keeps the title in the Bauer family and strengthens Long Beach dominance in Southern California women’s golf.

Marlene Bauer Little Miss Long’ Beach Babe Kennedy Fox Hills Recreation Park Marlene ‘Bauer Lakewood Fairways Fox Hills Country Club Long Beach City California Betty Richardson Hollywood Mrs. Kennedy Phyllis.Banat Bauer Alice Kennedy Fox Mya Baver-Rich Ardson Marlene Stay Bauer Kid Long Beach Wee Burke Vance Clarke Mra Stewart Judy Whiters Roy Vollavott Eulanah Lusk Marjorie Bullivan H. Volland Jesse Sherwood Vanet Mra. Henry Mouchin

Wilson Harriers Defeat El Monte in Pacific League Duel

Wilson High cross country team led by John Barnes and Bill Enehard won at Recreation Park over El Monte in a Pacific League duel. Barnes and Enehard finished first and second with a 9 minute 20 second time over the 1.85 mile course as Probst Dillard and Dodge placed fourth fifth and seventh to seal the Bruin victory.

John Barnes Bill (Enehard Wilson High el Monte Recreation Park Probst Dillard Dodge Bruin

Tarheel Ace Cleared

In Durham North Carolina the Southern Conference executive committee upheld the eligibility of UNC football star Charlie Justice. Cal Jam Cooper of the Virginia Military Institute said the committee reviewed Justice’s 1946 1947 eligibility papers and considered a reported 1943 pro contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, concluding Justice never had a contract and is not under one now.

Durham N. C Charlie Justice University of North Carolina Grid Star Cal Jam Cooper Virginia Miliary Institute Justice Philadelphia Eagles

Loyola Tops Redlands 19 16 at Gilmore Stadium

Loyola Lions upset Redlands 19 to 16 in a tight Southern California tussle at Gilmore Stadium. Key plays included Jack Barners 36 yard run for the deciding score and a safety when Redlands blocked a Loyola punt.

United Press Bill’ Sargent Loyola Lions Redlands Gilmore Stadium Southern California Bbu Jack Barners Wisk Bob Boyd Loyoa Paul King Bob! Winstp Loyola Leon George Bill Stewart Ted Runner George Curtis Lovora Flowara Loya Curtisa Bart Aloway Manan Ricksor Wise Sonalo Ey Whitey Richinrga Alb Tole Corwis A Ing Hackleman Burney Winship Roberts David Bearn Quartarn Rae Relandy Beyrouty Stewart Roberts- George Hacklemin Matra Tazner Duval Pieininye Healode Leming Muahink

San Francisco Midget Feature Winner at Bayshore Stadium

Bull Baker of San Francisco won the 25 lap midget auto feature at Bayshore Stadium last night with a time of 7:24.46. Fred Agabashian of Albany placed second and Frank Cavanagh of Oakland finished third.

San Francisco Bull Baker Bayshore Stadium Fred Agabashian Albany Frank Cavanagh Oakland

Scribe Sees McCarthy Ready to Tame Williams in Sox move

EW York October eighteen. The AP reports early kibitzers doubt Joe McCarthy can handle Ted Williams for the Boston Red Sox. Reader reaction: McCarthy will not trouble the big hitter Williams praises McCarthy Cronin and Collins as three baseball great minds and recalls no clash during two All Star games under McCarthy.

York Kibitzers Joe McCarthy Boston ‘Red ‘Sox Ted Williams MccCarthy Marse Joep McCarthy Adams Babe Ruth Joe Cronin Eddie Colins Sox

Football Bums' Deadlock Bills

The Buffalo Bills and quarterback George Ratterman battled Brooklyn Dodgers to a 14 to 14 tie at Ebbets Field. Brooklyn halted Bills on multiple goal line plays and Foernschmeyer’s 84 yard run sparked the Dodgers to force the draw.

New York Buffalo Bills George Ratterman Brooklyn Chesty Hills New York Yankees Ebbets Field Brooklyn Dodgers Bills Dodger Bob Foernschmeyer Toose Hoernschmeyer Rms Alex Wizhicki Aakine Chel Mutryn Wutsady Broghei Yn Cib McCarthy Armatrong Ray Luhoy Warrington Prewitt C. Guntateon Plore Buttington Doherty Wolams Nelson "Tomasetti Ae McDonnie Mutryn Akins Rykevich Gattora Kobliteh Bolmer Wizbicki Mob Polnta Armatrong Brooklyn Scoving Touchdowna Akina Hoernachemeyer Kuh Martinovich Geul Brooklyn Colmer Leerwustiark Buffalo Brooklyn Firat Downa Parc Paawen Xara Panay

Local Eleven Tops Modesto in 26-17 Victory

Long Beach City College Vikings defeated Modesto Junior College Pirates 26 to 17 at Lounabury Field. Shorty Morabito rushed for 102 yards on nine carries and scored in the first and fourth quarters. Stevenson contributed a TD, Rubidoux added a late kick, and Morabito earned player of the week honors after the game.

Tony Morabito Modesto Junior College Long Beach City College Pirates Morabite Alhambrance Vikings Chars Tally Shorty Lounabury Pirate Alhambea High Es Waneae Modesto Dean Stevenson Bob Rubidoux Stevenson Gore Long Beach Modest Bil Duncan Rose Merie Decker Johnny Mann Norse Myron Pelsinger Gus Knilemmn V' Gs Duncan Modeste Louie LaCoste Pi- Tales Montes Loag Beach Kickok WE Jemwup Ayr St Lohe Beach Moravenson Dataly Duncans Lope Ryan Decker Orr Rapido Hornton Milede Alines Ales Bruce Darn Benita Pratt

Hawaii Warriors Rout Clippers in Coast League game

In Honolulu on October 18 the Hawaii Warriors defeated the San Francisco Clippers 42 to 12 before about 1000 fans. The hosts relied on accurate passing from Oscar Givens, with Talmadge Owens and Ray Russell contributing scores after an early interception by Frank Tripillo. This win gives Hawaii their second victory in as many starts this season.

Honolulu Oscar Givens Hawaii Warriors San Francisco Clippers Warriors Givens Talmadge Owens Frank Tripillo Ray Scussell

Tigers Face Santa Clara in Homecoming at Stockton

An overflow crowd was expected for College of Pacific homecoming against Santa Clara. The undefeated Tigers aim to extend their streak and draw bowl consideration, while Santa Clara seeks momentum after recent losses to California and SMU.

Stockton College of Pacific Santa Clara Peciti Tigers Larry Stemering Teague Broncs California Southern Methodist Fresno State Stanford Willamette Loyola of Los Angeles San Diego State

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Marcy Wilson Harriers Scribe M'Carthy Williams Whitney Martin Charles Tally Tony Morakito Star Ter Lounsbury Field Morabito Dick Harding Francis Jorgensen Bill Duncan Dean Sensenbaugh Bud Bordier Bill Osborne
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