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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1954

Page

15

Saints Aim for Third Catholic Title Under Coach Haggerty

Saint Anthony High faces Cathedral High in a key Friday night showdown as Coach Leo Haggerty lauds team unity and grit. The Saints, on a five game win streak, have 134 points to 19 against, led by unselfish play and strong defense, eyeing a third straight Catholic League crown. Cathedral looms as main obstacle with Cantwell and Serra also strong, while Haggerty stresses playing every game like the most important.

Jerry Hall Saints San Pedro Mary Star of the Sea Long Beach St. Anthony High St. Augustine's San Diego Aggerty Tant Meihsean Toose Ted Leo Haggerty Cathedral High St. Anthony's Cathedral Cantwell Toup Haggerty Serra

Knox Fills Larson Role in UCLA Practice

Ronnie Knox, now at UCLA after transferring from California, emulated Paul Larson during drills as he served as a target for linemen. Saturday's practice will feature rushes on Larson, the nation’s top passer and a leading proponent of the pass run option.

Los Angeles Ronnie Knox California UCLA Paul Larson Knox Larson

Harness Handicap at Whynesday Forecasts Top Race

A chaotic skim of horse names and odds details from a harness race card features Whynesday and Urmay atop the entries. Santa Alicia Laney and Sienna Tuss appear with mixed results while several others trade pace notes, with Me Me Meadow calm and victory hopes for Leona Spencer and Gloria Brewer among the many contenders.

Selanne Welles Kays Dickie Frost Goxrimany Santa Clowens Salano Dickie Alica Canal Iona Brady Shoe Il Ai Pace Cinas Weavers Clam Minuteurs Whiwbert Primrose Pearson Crispin George Primrose Shore Guy Dennis Gmmund Traconsy Inyo Page Clara Pimos Ren AE Pointer MRD Pw Rat Victory Gynn Sr Itowlery E Bodine Maite Troumtet Leona Sperber Shepherd Schuel Maryland Watts Minniedr Pinna Voto Kirk? Io Belle Prone Taylor Carter Riomie Lee Cartnal Prudence i Evans Victory Lynn King Noble Leona’ Spencer Mt Pare Henry Mac Taylor Lore Binks Iff the Beaver Rattenhiry Roral Breeze Butterworthy Gloria Brewer Valles Key Star Voloworth Dennist Cavalier Bingen McClimans Tarawa Alok Balley Rel Andinmo Cox Lord Blake Tan Ton Dismond Hal O'Aren Dale Frost Stone Parkinson Breen Lad Senne Guy Sears Ral Bales Valles Kee A—G Mo Provostang Reynolds Delvin Miller Stamond Hal Edge Vale Frost Meadow Calm Tolis Strom Linn Firth Claws Westh Barbe Taylort Mane Tess Teast Chery Henover O'zreny Darniey cOanorn Jeffery Scatt Vailes Rey Owenay Grand Lake Volo Kamiakin Kents Heir Zombeile Manel Totter Cheryt Hanover Seventicos mi Meadow Gene Stones The Scamp Nilex Jr Mighty Brewer Fixurex Etertin Arlerd Abbi Undeberg Dominion Boy Fundarhurk Rocket Express Monaldo Carthals Direct iGrenter Cthylory Abbot McCimans Scolty Hal Cwilietos Arne Cash Holly Manners Royal Chanet Longshoi—Biley

Tanforan Entries Dense horse racing card notes and results

A crowded Tanforan program lists numerous horses, jockeys, and odds across races with entries like Best, Bandie, Shoshone Kiss, Big Horse, and Moorland names. results show win guesses and prices, with note on probable winner Upangans to Mion and various race outcomes including times and payouts.

Marsh Daria Fly Edele Salitu Sligof Speoil Dominga Kul Sen Busce Barbers Brown Yaril Lvores West Charue Frefemred

Seadow Gene Racing Meet Report Highlights Winners

Seadow Gene showcases top placers with JaHEST CHANCE and BET-Biily Manners posting notable times. Victories for WEXNER and PREPSURED are noted along with several standout performances from Kat KY and Diss Abbe C KROLL in a locally reported hour.

Seadow Gene Jahest Bet—Biily Manners Suse Yromanle Wexner Victory Diemond Kat KY C Kroll Pinner Dart Strocker Lord Biska

Evening sports highlights from Lakewood and Long Beach

Bearded wrestlers Hombre and Ricardo Montana headline the night at Municipal Auditorium facing Gene Hiniski and John Tolas. Eoin Moomaw makes a film debut in Souls In Conflict at 7:30 with free admission. CY.O league action sees St Anthony's leading in Babe City and Inland divisions. Park Crest hosts post 496 banquet with Jay Cooke and Gordon Seyfried among honorees. Saddler plans United States bout in December after quick TKO in Paris. Leo Durocher named Beverly Hills outstanding citizen with rhinestone bat trophy.

Hombre Ricardo Montana Municipal Auditorium Gene Hiniski John Tolas Eoin Moomaw UCLA Big Graham Lakewood Junior Legion Legion Hall Parkcrest Anaheim Jay Cooke Gordon Seyfried Jiry Paglaroni Jerry Bronaugh

Ex-El Toro Gridder Flop With Skins

Washington coach Joe Kuharich laments Bob Goode the ex El Toro Marine backer for a 0-5 Redskins start. Goode, once a top NFL ground gainer, has slumped since service, with questions about military duty and position changes hurting his performance.

Karim Sets Record at Tanto Course

Karim, a four year old son of Khalad, sprinted six furlongs at Tanto Course in 1:09 2/5 on Monday. With apprentice George Taniguchi aboard, he won by LY lengths over the favorite, returning to racing after last summer at Del Mar and paying $8.10 to win.

San Bruno Karim Khalad Tanforan George Taniguchi del Mar

Boudreau Predicts Ted Williams Will Play On

Lou Boudreau, former Boston manager, says Ted Williams is the one and only outstanding player in the American League. He predicts Williams will play next season despite contrary reports and notes the league will be weak for two or three more years until young clubs like Boston and Detroit rise.

Wruvagu Boston Red Sox Lou Boudreau Ted Williams Boudreau Boston Pinky Higgins Williams Ted Detroit

Long Beach State Names New Vikes Swimming Coach

Kenneth M. Nitzkowski 25 named new swimming and water polo coach at Long Beach City College. Former Fullerton JC and UCLA swimmer, all PCC, 1952 Olympic team member, now pursuing a master's at Long Beach State. Both teams prepare for their first competition.

Kenneth M. Nitzkowski Long Bi@&ch City College Nitzkowski Fullerton JC UCLA Long Beach State College

Littler Wins Santa Anita Open at Easy Pace in 67 65 69

Gene Littler, 24, posted rounds of 67 65 69 to run away with the Santa Anita Open title and $500 purse despite tough course conditions. Bud Holscher faded to second with 72, Long Beach contenders battled for top spots, and Irv Cooper earned a small payoff in his pro debut.

Santa Anita Gene Littler Bud Holscher Littler Jimmy Ireland Bill ‘Hart Jimmy Clark Huntington Beach Long Beach Fort Ireland Irv Cooper

Harvard Coach Says Only Opposition Alumni Pleasing You

Harvard football coach Lloyd Jordan lamented that his team has won only one game this season and that he finds it hard to please anyone except the opposing team's alumni. The remark surfaced as part of remarks attributed to him in Boston.

Washington Zase Joe Kuhatich Washington Redskins Uke Billy Wells Goode Bob Boston Mass CBI Lloyd Jordan Harvard

Illini Hope Despite Slim Start After Victory

Illinois coach Ray Eliot sees a glimmer of progress after a 34 to 0 win over Syracuse but warns the season remains tough. He cites improved blocking and tackling and notes Purdue Michigan Wisconsin and Northwestern loom. J. C. Caroline, Illinois star, still shines with strong defense and nine tackles early against Ohio State.

Chicago Ray Eliot Illinois The Mint Syracuse Eliot Purdue Boilermakers Einois Michigan Wisconsin Northwestern Wildcats Illini J. C. Caroling Caroline Eliot Ratings Ohio State Minnesota

L B Jayvee Elevens London Coast League Victories

L B Jayvee Elevens Bon Excelsior Compton and Downey posted junior varsity wins in Coast League action Monday. Compton came from behind to beat Poly 22-13 after Poly led 13-0 on two TDs by Jack Bushey. Excelsior topped Jordan 12-2 with two TDs called back. Downey shut out Lynwood 25-0 as Randy Meadows and Ren Rus scored twice each. Whittier JV beat Wilson 6-0 in non league action.

Excelsior Compton Downey Poly Hares Jack Bushey Jordan Chan [Troutman Pat Haase Randy Meadows Ren Rus Sell Dowjney Lynwood Russell Whittier Jvs Wilson

Gardena Racer Killed After Stock Car Crash

Louis Figaro, 38, of Gardena California, died from injuries in a stock car race near North Wilkesboro. He crashed while in eighth place as his car caved in, suffering a fractured skull and brain damage. Survived by wife Patricia.

Winston-Salem Louis Figaro Gardena Calif North Wilkesboro Figaro Patricia

End Through for Season for Southern California Player

Los Angeles sports report states Southern California medical staff will decide today if first string end Leon Clarke is out for the season after a mild concussion. Fullback Wayne Kurlak is out for the season with a knee injury and halfback Amnett will not play until the Trojans face Stanford on November 6.

Los Angeles Southern California Leon Clarke California Wayne Kurlak Amnett Trojans Stanford

You Be the Quarterback ANSWER 4 Fake Pass and Run

The text outlines four play calls with ranking. A fake pass and run is labeled answer 4 and considered unlikely to be worth repeating, while a long pass, button hook, and punt are discussed as alternatives with varying success chances. A punt is deemed the best call with four minutes remaining if the defense holds to regain possession.

Sports on Radio and TV Listings

Radio and television listings outline entertainment and sports programming for Tanforan recreation areas with noted stations and times. The schedule highlights different channels and segments across multiple outlets, reflecting a regional view of media coverage.

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