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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1955

Page

7

Prep Grid Race in 4 Way Tie Coast League Standings

Jordan High School edged Excelsior 13 8 to spark a four way tie for first in the Coast League with Downey Compton and Lynwood all at 3 1. Downey lost to Lynwood 19 14 for its first league defeat. Excelsior led until late in the second quarter as Marv Wheeler returned a punt to the 25 and Benny Sexton connected with Mike Magee for a first half touchdown.

Jordan High School Excelsior High Downey Panthers Excelsior Jordan Compton Lynwood Joop Marv Wheeler Jack Lassette Execelsior Jerry Fletcher Mike Magee Benny Sexton Roland Boyd Sexton Panther Hersayer Watson Voby Munoz Gray Weln T Deneis Aporl Mitchell Fletcher Fowler Pelee Lopseita Binach Breace Rherdan Sexton ChQievard Magee Alis Boyd Koelstor Sentime Bergard Paes al ‘Soran Buckman Alls Routers Golihaya Gruteer Coptland B. Mortensop Wareno Johnson F. Munoz Haase Storer Arredanio Beawley Gentry OlBera Blackford Stellen Hail Mitchell Exeelstar

El Camino Hosts Underdog Long Beach City College

Long Beach City College Vikes travel to El Camino with a chance to challenge a top Southland team. El Camino’s undefeated Warriors feature a strong backfield led by Danny Swanson and a swift line, while LBCC counters with key backs Charles Morrell and Dick Ramo and a robust defense.

Southland Long Beach City College Vikes el Camino Norm Verry Warriors Bakersfield R Beach Lopolitan Hull Danny Swanson Charles Gary Morrell Dick Ramo Buck Andreasen Bob Elvenga Artis Gerry Charlton Felix Mallet Dick Strahan C. ML Mekin Guaris Bob Thetford

Wilson Wins on Hub Pool Leads Wilson High in rout over Compton

Wilson High School water polo beat Compton 24 to 6 on Friday in Compton as Steve Moseley led with 10 points. The report notes Sexton rising in league scoring with 30 points amid a messy, error-filled game full of misprints and scattered player names.

Wilson High School Compton High Compton Steve Moseley Wilson

Southern California Open at Samarisk CC Palm Springs

Pro Ams Garner PM anineeur competition resumes Sunday as the Southern California Open begins a five day break at Samarisk Country Club Palm Springs. Top contenders include Smiley Quick Downey and Babe La Zane of Bakersfield with Quick tied for lead after a 267 on Friday.

Anineeur Eratvoed Indayang Samarisk CC Palm Springs Smiley Quick Downey Babe la Zane Bakersfield Quick LoZane Zane

Friday's Fights in Cleveland Feature Notable Boxers

Cleveland match notes list fighters Jas Bale EN Neve Fors and Tommy Jackson with 190 pounds from New York. Rocky Castellana from Cleveland stops Pedre waist at 160. Rankin Ps 70, Seapore Isrmeli Ratrodra knocks out Barry Chalker at 148. Oakland bout features Hut Perez 139 in Brooklyn.

Clevelant Jas" Bale EN Neve Fors Tommy Barry Chalker Aralis

Poly Suffers Third League Defeat

Poly loses 27 20 as Tarbabes tops Jackrabbits in Coast League race. Key plays include Mickey Bushey scoring late for Compton and Jim Hanna connecting with Jagerson for a late touchdown pass. Interceptions by Perry Jagerson and Compton’s defense help seal the win and keep Downey, Jordan and Lynwood tied atop the standings.

Jordan Jim. Johnson Excelsior Mike Alls Loréan Carey Jack Bushey Perry Jagerson Boyd Mickey Bushey Beer Poly Tarbabes Alexander Jagerson Gary Summers Ack Meera Roe Poly Tom Madron Martin Fox Compton Jack Curtis Jim Hanna Ernie Gordon Downey Lynwood Sta- Bates Nix Cxamptin Seeone Clenn Bolstop Ishii Tontex Posts ‘Burris Thin Joer Curtis Summers Erate Kennedy Lasiter Robinsons Touehdowns Bushey Trelte Hansa Jaerdon Gordon Tonetstowns Sumteen Rolddie Ader Marlron Eyard Curtis Fox Rite “Poly O'Dowd Gillis Walleshin DeLong Iden Linares Fleher Rahner Armenta Stewart Madron Willams Ife- Coy Orr Hawks Egrda Furanles

Lynwood Welsh Water Polo Suffer Lopsided Losses

Lynwood Welsh water polo teams were beaten by Jordan High School in a 24 to 2 varsity match as Jordan opened with a 14 point lead in the first quarter and dominated throughout. The Jordan mermen also earned a 26 to 0 triumph in a separate varsity outing.

Lynwood Welsh School Jordan High School Mermen Jordan Panthers Jordan Boos AMS Mootab Lenwond Bay Peter Os Ta Roe Bonvhay Marin Mgunce Ikea Ae Speed Whiteres Burdorian Om ‘Thompson Storia Lynwood Fia Boland Tiler Walker Ape Bull Kelowna

Bay Meadows Card Features Horses and Wagering News

The Bay Meadows meet lists multiple races including sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth events with entries such as Resistance, Fanfare, Crystal Mister Gus, and First Watch. Odds, purses, and scratch notes are provided for favorites and longshots, plus best bets and tips for the day’s wagering.

Civar Mirzman Lionet Eimiming Agas Steeny Steed Luck Stone Gulilea Pulido Peroetis Hmiky Lye Miles Eyre Gathred Pulse Iseom Surgento Lengleo Tanlgucht Pulido Eeteerson Powell Crrey Senet Lanigpent Bethard Sheemaxers Longden Peer I Gs Uf Drees Bires Chase Harp Bac N Sant Gage Lane Dy Niles Bustos Baeever Ocean Gite HSN Harmasa Namid Kommand Prtercon Kazim Glisson San Jae Af Hepfleve Liz Witchelly Angers Nancy Kerr Benny Peptone Buller Horney Prince T Maese Nery Einda Correll Inohocke King Cal Boomeran Firm Isa Bog Gus Arrogate J.ongshot Gunaway Serstebei Tady Omer Monal Clenth Orage Dittie Zev Shoemaker Ookale Lonsten Neseus Heather Hawk Cale Khan Fajtianery O Puls Maes Gisaont Seacivarics Mieke Anccale Caneemaier Diana Zev Snook Binek Anzeal Cohvemaleer Bien Breit Fanaane Komay Givlars Jasper Zece Bugle Peewy Grav Langsrof Taniguchi Carlock Rayat Jacgpe Lamm Taniguehl Toling Cialekes Ensign Lad Moon Rage Maier Tlne Sam Be Jhnnar City Cacosel

Harness Results From One Mile Miler Race

Horse names and race notes from a harness event list little readable. Participants include Little Beaver Chattenbury Tan Jean Gust Titeaires Guert LB i Seralcient. No clear winner or official times provided in readable text.

Little Beaver Chattenbury Tan Jean Gust Titeaires Guert LB i Seralcient

Saint Seniors Topple Juniors in Catholic grid clash

In a Catholic League intra-class game at St Anthony, Saint Seniors defeated Juniors 13-6. Dan Wasnick led the seniors with two touchdowns and a conversion, finishing a 60-yard opening drive. Allan Romar scored for the juniors on a four-yard end run.

Saint St. Anthony Lish Dan Wasnick Ole Wasnick Allan Romar

Carmel High Triumphs In Narrow Catholic League Clash

Carmel High edged Cantovell 7 to 6 in a Catholic League matchup on Friday. DeGeorge capped a 5 yard drive in the third period and scored the final eight points himself to seal the win for the Crusaders.

Carmel High Helf Mickey DeGeorge Crusaders Cant Ovell DeGeorge

Wrestling Results From Adena and Ocean Park Cards

Wrestling results from Adena with two best two of three falls featuring Maptboles Hazrerse over Ruch Hel er and Blanchard over Tin Nerandes. Ocean Park card shows Great Toxo defeating Wild Red Berry in two falls with Chrsty Ace and others, plus Broadway Venus drawing with DBhani, and Society McDenat games.

Adena ' Maptboles Hazrerse Ruch Heler Jos’ Blanchard Duf Tin Nerandes Vis’ Chrsty Ace Lopy Dacksnn Nicky Bockwokie Drew Ted Christy Ocean Park Icthain Toxo Wild Red Berry Cer Deurue Tonio Sociey McDenat Broadway Venus Dbhani Re

High School Scores Across City Leagues

Citywide high school basketball results feature Coast League games with Lynwood 19 Downey 14 and Jordan 13 Exceller 8. Catholic League highlights include Cathedral 18 Serra 6 and Huntington Beach 6. Bay League sees Torrance 21 Long Beach 7. Pioneer League lists Hawthorne 33 North Torrence 6 and Culver City 35 El Sevada 0. Other notable games: San Pedro 21 Gardena 12, Narbonne 4. St. Francia 12 Pomona Catholic 0. San Marino 54 Artesia 0. Temple City 6 Bell Gardens 13.

Lynwood Downey Jordan Exceller Baramount Wilaon Uy Compicn Poly Catholic Mb Dormel Cantivell Cathedral Serra Loyola Ee Ensagu Ananeis Huntington Beach Euledon Santa Ge Ravrport WM. Garde Ove Hrarge la Habra Iie Rang Leaget San Pedi Gardena Benning Narbonne Jordon Il A Westchester BAY League Torrante Leazinger Resonto Beach Mira Costa Inglewood Centennial Pioneer League Hawthorne North Torrence Culver City el Sevada Beverly Hill Morningside St. Francia Pomona Catholic RIO Hondo San Marino Artesia South Pasadena Satla Ye O. Bell Ganiens Temple City PACH Bmonrayin St. Hosemene Atzambra Kepbe el Sante Arcadja Testum Cimia Vista Geanze Uv Giendale Stutr

Paramount Upsets Wilson with 14-0 Coast League win

Paramount rose in the second half to shock Wilson High 14-0 on the Pirates’ field. McMillan rushed for 131 yards, Henders on opened scoring, and Warner added a 25-yard tally after a key trick play. Wilson threatened early but Paramount’s defense held firm as yards and drives stalled, earning Paramount their first Coast League win in weeks.

Wilson McMillan Paramount Jerry McMilLan Bill Muse Hartley Falbaum Ron Jackson Eaa Jerry Hodges Pirates Jasper Nutter Bruins Jim Henderson Ray Shackleford Shackleford Dor Warner Jerry Hedges Pirate Bruin Wal Ly Yorkies Lawler Bairdarin Harper Niison Beedle Onis Curtis Muse Hodges Leonard Daxcopert Benson Shackleford Meat Homby Baker Chi Lindsey Jackson Breit Sylie Alderson Scorin dowDesus

Vike Runners Suffer Second Loss At Mt San Antonio Invite

Mt San Antonio Jaysee won its invitational with 54 points as Long Beach City College placed second with 69. Ray Hampton finished second for LBCC on the 2.7 mile course in 14 01. Local runners Eeles Fife Goolsby Green Nevis also scored among 124 competitors.

Long Beach City College Mt. San Antonio Jaysee Mt. San Antonio LECC Santa Ana Glendale Santa, Monica Larry Ward Swinners Ray Hampton LBCC Ron Eeles Dean Fife Frank Goolsby Tom Green Roy Nevis

Compton Faces Hartnell In Big JC Clash Tonight

Compton College the No 1 junior college team travels by air to Salinas to meet Hartnell College in a high scoring clash. Compton has 199 points in five games while Hartnell beat East Contra Costa 32 14 last week. This is their third meeting with Compton winning in 1938 and tying in 1942.

Compton College U. S Hartnell College of

Lynwood Springs Prep Gridiron Upset Downey Vikings

Lynwood Springs Prep defeated the favored Downey Vikings 44 to 9 in Coast League action on Friday. Downey errors led to turnovers as Lynwood Springs built the decisive lead with multiple touchdowns and fumbles.

Downey Lynwood Vikings Finger Borman Downey Marines Mes Tint Civberk Crockett Camyergigna

Grid StateONEGITAY Yaeifie Covet LEC at Hl Camino

Grid State results list many mismatched team names and venues for a Sunday sports slate. References to Hartnell Santa Barbare Fullerton Riverside and Antelope Waller appear garbled with multiple errors. Boxing and wrestling sections mention venues and times in a chaotic roster format.

Hl Camino Gomster Hartnell Ventiza Cental Santa Barbare Obanne Fullerton Riverside Sarin Ans Antelope Waller Mpert Wallny Cross Balemir Hington State Cop San Diego i LSU Houston Jews State Drake

Vikes Dunk Water Foe Hard Scrimmage Dominates

Long Beach City College edged its Metro water polo rival 16 3 at Wilson High pool as El Camino JC remained unbeaten. Gary Zingg led with five goals while Jim Kelsey and Dick Dickenson added four each, boosting the Norse to a 9 0 conference record and a strong title outlook.

Long Beach City College el Carino JC Wilson High el Camino Norse Gary Zingg Jim Kelsey Dick Dickensonith Stacs Eamin Crosby Fittig Garrett Clarice Henry Bermi Devinua Hardem Sohlbieg

67 Teams Open Best Ball Play at Virginia CC

A field of 67 teams began the seventh annual Virginia CC Invitational with 36 holes to play. Virginia golfers led qualifiers, posting the top team count and lowest individual score, while Santa Ana CC and Palos Verdes trailed with multiple teams earning spots in the event.

Virginia CC Virginia Julie Bescos Pate Drake Stewart Small Wilbur Bill Curtis Bel Air CC Stockdale Frank Hoover Yooh Fraser Santa Ana CC Palos Verdes Heedenda Riviera Otter Jerry Priddy Bones Hamilton Lakeside CC Priddy Jack Banta J. Hourland Riviers

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