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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1955

Page

6

Indians Get Best End of Chisox Deal

Oscar Fraley reports that Cleveland benefited from the trade by obtaining a younger outfielder to replace Doby, while Chicago struggles with a weak outfield and questioned GM Frank Lane’s strategy amid a volatile Sox lineup and shifting rosters. The piece interleaves notes on college and baseball figures, including Marquette and Boston College players, and mentions other sports gossip and anecdotes.

Oscar Fraley New York Fraley Baseball Mer Frank Lane Chicago White Sox Chuck Comiskey Cleveland Indians Lane Sox Chico Carasque Jim Busby Larry Doby

Turbulent Weeks Ahead in Pacific Coast League Managerial Shuffle

Major league scale changes loom in the Pacific Coast League with Dec 24 deadlines for new managers. Names tied to San Diego Los Angeles Seattle Portland and Oakland surface, including Bob Elliott Bob Scheffing Freddie Hutchinson Lefty O'Doul and Bobby Bragan. Rumors swirl about Bragan to Seattle and Bragan’s Pirates fate as Brown takes control. Also notes on Sid Gillman’s Rams Morris at fullback and UCLA football's strong ten-year plan plus sports publishing and local college updates.

Bob Elliott San Diego the Facres Bob Scheffing Tommy Heath San Francisco Seals Clay Hopper Portland Beavers Bobby Bragan Hollywood Stars Pittsburgh Pirates Bue Branch Rickey Joe L. Brown Lefty O'Doul Vancouver Oakland Canada Heath Seal Stadium Penn Seals Misaukee Braves Hra Tittle Corp Tommy Seal Long Chick Stevens Ikewise Canahed Little Corp Theeth Cha Chuck Bragan Rickey Branch Brown Bobby Gimore Field Bragan Kiay Seattle Mufti Sud High Brass Tese Hutchinson Rogers Hornsby Pantares Hutchinsom

Anaheim Gridder Tops Unbeaten Fresno Club

Anaheim standout Dean Philpott leads the unbeaten squad as they push toward a potential undefeated season. Coach Clarke Van Galder praises the team’s grit and practice discipline while noting five remaining games against Utah State San Jose State Hawaii.

Anaheim Fresno van Galder Clar x Uteh State San Jose Hawaii Honeh Aggies Wild & Mighty Lough San Francisco State Willamette San Diego Navy Nevada San Diego Marines Dean Philpott

Slade Upsets Jackson In Tight Cleveland Bout

In a 10 round decision at Cleveland, heavyweight Jimmy Slade upset third-ranked Tommy Jackson. Slade built early leads, endured a late rally, and won on 98-94, 96-95, and 98-95 scoring from the Ohio judges. Jackson weighed 190 to Slade's 180 as the crowd watched for an upset.

Cleveland Ipl Tommy Fhurrigane Baltimore Slade Jackson Tony Labranche Jimmy 98 Ohio Charlie Bill Herb’Willams

Haney Got Vote Alston Gives Club Credit

Alston, named National League manager of the year, credited his entire Brooklyn club for the honor. He collected 36 votes to Mayo Smith's 13, with Tebbetts and Durocher each receiving two, and Fred Haney of Pittsburgh one vote.

Darktown Q.lh Wal Alston Brooklyn United Press Alston Mayo Smith Philadelphia Phillies Birdie Tebcbetis Kinmati Leo Durocher New York Giants Fred Haney Pittsburgh

Surprising Cleveland Back Earns Starting Nod

Cleveland Browns give 215 pound fullback Ed Travalaerds a chance after Steelers trade. He joins the lineup, impresses Browns early, then is sidelined by injuries. Mo says he is the fullback and only 25, while Modzelewski’s career with the Steelers wanes due to lingering injuries and limited action.

Cleveland Cleveland Browns

Rams Discuss Bear Strategy Before Coliseum Clash

Rams coach Sid Gillman outlines plans to signal Bill Wade as Los Angeles faces the Chicago Bears at the Coliseum. Los Angeles sits as slim favorites for a fifth win in six games while Chicago trails with two wins in five starts after a two game streak.

Los Angeles Ram Sid Gillman Bill Wade L. A Chicago Bears Rams Bears

Dupas' Mate Boneman Faces Filippo In Legion Bout

Vince Boneman, 21, from New Orleans, meets Lou Filippo of Los Angeles in a 20 round bout at Hollywood Legion Stadium. The bout is rated a tossup after Boneman's ninth straight win this week. Filippo has been idle since May after losing to Jorge Macias. Ralph Dupas backs out with a back injury from a Stockton fall.

Vince Boneman New Orleans Gers Lou Filippo Los Angeles Hollywood Legion Stadium Filippo Ile Jorge Macias Bonanio Ralph Dupas Stockton

Gillman Names Bears Hottest Team in Circuit

Chicago Bears emerge as the National Football League’s test squad as Sid Gillman of the Los Angeles Rams warns his club before a big Western Conference clash at Memorial Coliseum. A loss could drop Los Angeles into a tie for the division lead with Green Bay or Baltimore. Chicago aims to rebound after a slow start and ride a two game win streak into the showdown. Gillman praises the Bears as a gigantic team both offensively and defensively while Rams are 14-point favorites.

Packers Colts Los Angeles Rams Los Angeles Chicago Bears Chicago Philadelphia Browns Cardinals Pittsburgh Steelers Eagles Steelers Detroit Lions San Francisco Giants Washington Redskins New York Green Bay Cleveland Sid Gillman Tams Bears Memorial Co Rams Baltimore Gillinan

Mixed Grid Scores From Various Colleges and Teams

The record lists multiple small football style results across colleges and clubs. Entries include Junier College Exversfield 24 Harbor 12 and East K 19 Santo Monica 6, with other mismatched scores such as Stockton 25 San Mateo 20 and Qakinnd 73 Stockton 25, plus several unclear team names and typos.

Junier College Exversfield Harbor East K. A Santo Monica San Bermardino Chaffey San Mateo Stockton W. Contra Costa Writtier Caltecho- Terminal Island II Occidental Redianis Ramblers San Diego Nevy_C.a Ty. Bomond-Claremony Froshette Weltend Taecitasat Washiernia Southwestern Missouri Valley

Bout Dull Fans Sing as Joli Gan Wins Narrow Decision

Light weight contender Joli Gan edged Lulu Perez in a 10 round split verdict at Madison Square Garden. Perez penalized late for a low blow, Gonsalves criticized for listlessness as 2,000 fans jeered the telecast and decision.

PEW York Joli Gan‘salves Oalkland Lulu Perez Brooklyn Mundisom Square Garden Skinny Gonsalves Lorg Johnny Lulu Perez Ruby Goldstein Gonsalves Artie Aldala Johnnyshead Artie Schwartz Porex

Sports on Radio-T UCLA versus California recap

Radio schedule highlights college football and related broadcasts. Notable mentions include UCLA vs California coverage, late football scores, and assorted show times across KTLA RCA and other stations.

UCLA Caliornia Ohiny Thlevis Sporis Noor Bolling Bonomo-Filinne

Russia coach says a boxer can beat Rocky Marci an o

London dispatch quotes Denisov, Russia’s top boxing coach, stating a boxer might beat Rocky Marciano someday. He travels with a Russian amateur team in London for a British trial and notes Polish girls are prettier than British, while seeking to watch the U S amateur squad box Britain at Wembley.

London Russia Rocky Marciano Bunny Nixiforov Denisov Britain Denisoy Marciano Archie Moore Denisov Poland United State Wembley

Islanders Take Third Straight Over L A State

Islander football edged L A State 14 to 0 for their third consecutive win. Quarterback Jimmy Bivens threw two touchdown passes 17 and 11 yards. Verl Lillywhite, former SC star and player-coach, ran for 110 yards.

Terminal Island Navy Cory L. A. State Jimmy Bivens Verl Lillywhite Islanders Longina Corine Saara Bivens Bivenn

Ex Trojan Former USC Lineman Dies at Friday Loss

Los Angeles remembers a one time USC football lineman who died Friday. He played under coach Gloomy Gus Henderson and was a four year letterman.

Trojan San Diego Los Angeles USC Gus Henderson

Gardena Classic Darkens with 31 Midget Drivers Showdown

Johnnie Parsons, 1930 Indy winner, headlines 31 entrants for Gardena Stadium midget race. Top Indy veterans include Tony Bettenhausen, Jimmy Davies, Andy Linden, Danny Oakes, Ray Crawford, Johnny Boyd, Frank Armi, Jimmy Reece, Johnnie Tolan, Shorty Templeman, and Bill Homeier. Prize pool 2000 dollars across eight events led by 18 fastest qualifiers. SHERMAN CLARK among likely favorites in Sunday nights 280 lap feature with Southland NASCAR pilots.

Johnnie Parsons Tony Bettenhausen Indianapolis Gardena Stadium Parsons Beithausen Speedway Jimmy Davies Andy Linden Danny Oakes Ray Crawford Johnny Boyd Frank Armi Jimmy Reece Johnnie Tolan Shorty Templeman Bill Homeier Joe Garson Fresno Earl Motter Dempsey Wilson Euston Eddie Sachs Bob Veith Dickie Reese George Amick Howard Kelley Skee Redican Roy Prosser Edgar Elder Sherman Clark Danny Lerner Nascar Grind Clark Yuba City Las Vegas Chevrolet

Chattanooga Facing Goal Line Standoff at Dayton

Chattanooga lines up a goal line stand against Dayton as two hard hitting fullback dives are stopped by Dayton guards. The 215 pound Moccasin fullback has been contained on the goal line for the first time this season. Coaches choose between a pitchout around end, a quarterback sneak, a split back with a fake to the fullback, or a dive into the line.

Chattanooga Dayton

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