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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1947
Page
15
A local forecaster group claims expert insight into football results with predictions across many games. The writer notes inconsistency, praising some weeks and criticizing others, and mentions Bob Hall achieving the top Week of the season.
Portlanex Ore Oct 29 The British Ryder team manager Comdr Ru Roe says Britain will sneak home with the victory in the Ryder Cup matches starting Saturday. He notes the British players are enthusiastic competitors. Readouts show Charley Ward 69 Roy Horne 70 Dal Rees 71 while American stars Dutch Harrison 66 Herman Keiser 63 Ed Oliver 63 Byron Nelson 69 and Walter Hagen as mastermind offer strong opposition.
Tony Ross an acclaimed ex-GI makes his Astle debut at Municipal Auditorium in a four round exhibition as the highlight of an eight bout card. Wally Rees fights Clarence Henry and Cliff Barnett meets Tom Harris in the double main event. Jerry Brown looms as a potential crowd magnet in the Ross bout.
Algiers the five year old trotter, winner of the $50,000 Golden West Trot at Hollywood Park last spring, is permanently withdrawn from racing. Purchased at auction for $70,000 by Mrs. J. M. Nicols Jr and C. F. Gaines of Lexington, Ky, he will retire to stud immediately.
Texas remains atop college football polls as Duke, SMU, Georgia Tech, Penn State and Michigan chase. Illinois and Purdue test the front, while Pennsylvania and California climb into the top ten with strong showings.
Matchmaker Joe Craig announces a 10 round feature for tonight at the Wilmington Bowl as Jackie Byrd of Torrance faces Melvin Johnson of Los Angeles. Johnson recently fought Otto Faulkner to a draw at Ocean Park Arena, while Mike Rublo of Mexico City is out with visa issues. Frankie Lieberman returns to oppose Daniel Carter in the undercard.
Cincinnati dispatch reports Chicago White Sox general manager Leslie O Connor suspended from baseball for failing to pay a 500 fine tied to signing a high school player George Zortzeman. Mullery cited rule violations while O Connor refused comment awaiting Chandler. Mike Grace Comiskey not available for remark.
Procter Gamble plant workers wrap up their annual golf championship under Kenny Austin. Otto Victor and Harry Trimmer lead as finalists in the 18 hole finals at the park course, with Roy Robinson and William Guyser in the first flight.
Stall moves back atop the Peterson point standings as Mead slips to fourth. The 12 man field at the Virginia event shows Stall at 129.30 with Arh part 126.13 and other totals listed, while Mead falls after a stumble on the latest phase.
San Jose State football announces injuries to two linemen Bob Mandenaker and Chuck Storey with a possible third out, less than a day before facing College of the Pacific Friday night.
A cluttered entry list shows numerous horses jockeys and owners such as TRUMSCAT Puerta Grande Flying Revoly and Prince Puck among others. The notes mention race results and betting figures with a focus on named horses like Blue Chord and Hadley while listing many secondary contenders and payees.
The four year old chestnut Fairey Fulmar stunned at Newmarket by winning the Cambridgeshire as Mighty Maharatta the 5 to 1 favorite faded to finish far back. Admiral's Yarn was second with Red Flag fourth in the nine furlongs race. The upset upsets the Cambridge jinx and saved bookmakers from big losses. The Cesarewitch winner Whiteway had been part of many autumn double bets.
Freddy Thrower, first-string Jordan High halfback, will miss the rest of the season due to torn ligaments in his left arm suffered last Friday in Santa Monica. He went down hard while attempting to receive a pass and was abruptly sidelined.
Excelsior Highs unbeaten middleweight eleven faces El Monte High on the Pilot field in a Pacific League tilt set for 3 p.m. The Pilots have already shut out Alhambra and Poly in loop play as part of the strong season.
Berkeley, Oct. 29. California bears practiced in the mud ahead of a game with U C L A. Coach Lynn Waldorf praised effort and warned UCLA is capable of matching USC’s strength, noting California has yet to reach its potential but could surge this weekend if Bruins aren’t careful.
Cleveland officials expect the Great Lakes Bowl participants to be named next week for the December 6 game in Cleveland. Joe Matoney, managing director, said Duke and Southern Methodist are contenders as likely entrants.
Mexico City sports daily publisher Alexander Aguilar Reyes named commissioner as Jorge Pasquel steps back. New rules cap raids on U.S. talent, limit rosters to 20 players per club with 12 reserves, and cap salaries to 50 000 pesos per club per month amid austerity measures.
The fragment mentions Rinty Monaghan of Belfast seeking a possible rematch with de Marti in New York or Honolulu. Details are unclear and dates not confirmed.
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