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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1953

Page

7

One Game Instead of Four Panoramic Football Telecast

General Motors and NBC cut four game panorama to a single prime telecast with regional split. North Carolina versus South Carolina shown locally in Columbia South Carolina. Kansas State at Kansas telecast in Nebraska Kansas area was moved to regional stations. Northwestern versus Wisconsin to be broadcast nationwide. Last week's four game panorama proved unsatisfactory.

Detroit Kansas Missouri Columbia, S. C NEG Maryland Virginia North Carolina Kenntucky Tennessee Arkansas Mississippi Louisiana Alabama Florida Georgia Washington, D. C Evanston Ill NBC

Compton Seizes Coast League Lead In Victory

Compton High and rivals Excelsior Wilson and Jordan contend for the Coast League title after Compton’s 27 14 win over Downey. Rex Johnston scored on 7 and 66 yard runs, Bob Galitz added a one yard dive and a 20 yard pass to Leonard Lundberg. Downey's Gary and Charlie Morrel scored the two Downey touchdowns as Compton and Wilson pull even with two wins and a defeat. Next Friday the teams meet at Stephens Field.

Compton High Excelsior Wilson Jordan Tarbabes Downey High Compton Rex Johnston Bob Galitz Leonard Lundberg Downey Gary Charlie Morrel Stephens Field Johnston Guiliz Lundberg Inskeet Johinston

Knights Strong in Victory Over Hoover

The Lynwood Knights, recovered from early injuries, defeated visiting San Diego Hoover 45 to 19. Ed Isherwood scored three touchdowns and led a dominant offensive surge, with Renny Hiepfer and Bob Rosendahl adding key runs and Isherwood returning a fumble 5 yards for another score. The Knights described the win as their best game of the season while shutting down Hoover’s end runs.

Lynwood Knights San Diego Hoover Lynwood Knight Tex McKown Mandaley Ed Isherwood Renny Hiepfer Knights Isherwood Bob Rosendahl Diego Hoover Lynwoos Buseh Bortrent Rosendan

Wilson's Poloists Topple Rabbits in 8-2 Victory

Wilson's water polo team defeated Poly 8-2 led by Don Reeve with four goals. The Bruins won the Bee match 9-6 but lost the Cee game 4-3.

Wilson Poly Don Reeve Bruins

Pasadena Bulldogs crush Compton 64 6 in Western State tilt

Pasadena overwhelms Compton College 64 to 6 as Jim Lorenz fires four first half TD passes and Larry Ross adds three scores and three PATs. Bulldogs roll to a 50 0 halftime lead, set a second quarter scoring record, and remain unbeaten in Western State Conference play.

Compton College Southland Pasadena Bulldogs Jim Lorenz Larry Ross Compton Western State Bull T Hogs el Ross Cunl Bingham Green Lindo Perpieh Dacpole Rosa Lorene Los Angeles City College Muir Moseley

Bay Meadows Handicap results and entries overview

Bay Meadows Handicap coverage lists numerous horses and jockeys across races one through six, detailing purses from 2100 to 2200, notable entrants such as Burning Bight, Spooky Gel, and Mister Master, plus post positions and odds. It notes contested heats, scratc hes, and general race conditions, with emphasis on key names like Shoemaker, Philippi, and Underberg.

Summons Parnell Shertan Bor Paca Pat. Bamber V Kot Alt BAY Mystic Caivared Clalmingy Philipps Mike Guy Miller Aig Juarez Benatta Prejos Bob Asreney Reiman Guiney Eason Richards Bomani Simons Lucky Jack Jerasley Balle Shatter Zollinge Bliss Temptation Shepherd Pringesert Ighoemakery Shoemaker Eaarone Ey Speed Fairy Wagner Frace Circle Hermatz Éaton Ferree Promatade Tscheny DIXIR EI Gibson Shorty Stekle Jimmy LUCKS Nike O'Dowd Underberg ATO Sree Scott Prudence Woodside Vic Bonnie Lad Prager Seraiahea Eminem Copie Chojnacks Harmacy Xio Janes Nevada Bar Les S-Ilan Tittle Beaver Bobsy Zollinger Eiret Reagér Chattenbury Toad Rickey Lee Ip Moreno Contact Sat News Silanter Hangen Risley Agara Ork Ensistie Great Spirit Garmel Har LeBlanc Carbine Fire Harmata Piceiman Amine de Reoeet Red Galishad Trejos Seme Bingen McClimann Adolf Halt Hodgina Cambel Chada Rush Longshot Sme Sun ONTAC Poe Mallee Long Beach Roy Maybe Rosen Gun” Dianatey Pam Tomasey Brest Bay Setae Tetlanpeses Fecey Giever Counsel Canton

Lemon Title Fight Keeps New England Crown Alive

Teddy Davis and George Araujo cohold the lemon championship for 1953 as their 10 round lightweight bout at Madison Garden nears a finish. Referee Ruby Goldstein warned the fighters to pick up the pace while Davis pressed and Araujo faded after a prior knockout. Christenberry criticized the bout but defended the referee’s effort.

New York Teddy Red Top Goldstein Davis Araujo Jimmy Carter New Eng Bob Christenberry New York State Athletic Commission

Giants Stun Hants 2-1 Victory in Tokyo Crowd

Josyo Giants shocked their followers with a 2-1 win over the New York Hants before 30,000 Tokyo fans. It marked their first victory in 10 games and only the fourth top victory over an American major league team since 1920. Hoyt Wilhelm took the loss.

Josyo Giants New York Hants Tokyo Hoyt Wilhelm

Boxing and golf mix in weekend sports lineup in Boston and Pinehurst

Nationally televised 10 round welterweight bout Dan ny Womber vs Wilbur Wilson headlines tonight at 3 p.m. over ABC from Boston with Womber the slight favorite. In golf, Frank Stranahan and Billy Maxwell lead the Mexican Amateur and Odessa pairs shine in the Texas tourney as Pinehurst hosts Senior events and Bay Meadows opens its 20th year with a Bakersfield event.

Danny Bang Bang) Womber Wilbur Wilson Boston ABC Womber Jimmy Murray W. Hill Cincinnati LAJC Russell Mamaroneck San Diego JC Pinehurst N. C Frank Stranahan Billy Maxwell Odessa Texas Oakland Investi Walter Dukes Seton Hall Will Be Volved Jims Harlem Globetrotters Glondos Trotters College Tarson Square Garden Jaraslav Christy Drobny San Diego Jack Kramer Bob Duny London Genef Portland Bay Meadows Bakersfield Duden Pet Bully Ping Jerry Willie Shoemaker Barber

El Camino Warriors Down Santa Monica In Metre Clash

In a Metre contest at El Camino, El Camino's open kickoff return for 85 yards helped the Warriors beat Santa Monica 25 to 12. Santa Monica scorers included Easybar and Strearingen.

den Swearingen el Camino Warriors Santa Monica Santa Monita Strearingen Shcart Green Peterzan Conyersinn Swearingen

Green Bay and Baltimore Face Weekend Pro State Clash

Baltimore Colts seek revenge tonight against Green Bay Packers who upset them 37 14 two weeks earlier. Packers hold the lone win for their NFL comeback while Baltimore had losses to Detroit. Green Bay odds as a 7 point underdog. other NFL line readings noted for Cleveland, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, New York Giants, and Chicago.

Baltimore Baltimore Colts Green Bay Packers Green Bay Colts Packers Detroit Cleveland Ibestore Los Angeles

Harbor Night Bouts Feature Finley and Harbor Boxers

Dick Finley of Long Beach faces Sonny Andrews of Los Angeles in a 10 rounder at Hollywood Legion Stadium. Vic Ponce of San Pedro battles Carroll Genshaw of Eureka Indian, while Andy Encobur of Redondo Beach meets Johnny Hart of Phoenix in an eight round. Encobur and Ponce are strong favorites, Andrews slight favorite over Finley.

Harbor Area Hollywood Legion Dick Finley Long Beach Sonny Andrews Los Angeles Vic Ponce San Pedro Carroll Genshaw Eureka Ponce Andrews Finley

Vikes Enter Cage Event

Long Beach City College will represent the Metropolitan Conference in Modesto's annual junior college basketball tourney January 7 to 9. Entrants include Modesto, Stockton, San Francisco, Sacramento, San Mateo, Santa Rosa and West Contra Costa. Reedley, Fresno and College of the Sequoias are in the Central California Conference, Grant heads the Golden Valley, and Long Beach Muir Los Angeles Ventura and Pasadena are in the Far West Conference.

Long Beach City College Modesto Stockton San Francisco Sacramento San Mateo Santa Rosa West Contra Costa Reedley Fresno College O the Sequoias

Cal Poly Wins Sixth Straight as Whittier Falls 31 14

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo remains unbeaten with its sixth straight win, beating Whittier College 31 to 14. Whittier scores both touchdowns in the final period, including a 15-yard pass to Jack Fox and a late score on a short pass to Nick Street, with conversions noted.

Whittier Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Touchilo Bravo Marzin Moran Lawson Mari Whittier Fouchantenas Street Durham

Sain and Nicholson Retire from Major League Baseball

The baseball world loses two former stars as pitcher Johnny Sain of the Yankees and outfielder Bill Nicholson of the Phillies announce their retirements. Sain, 36, plans to run an auto agency in Walnut Ridge Arkansas.

Sain Nicholson New York Johnny Sain Yankees Bill Nicholson Phillies Auto Walnut Ridge Ark

Saints Loyola Tilt Deciding Catholic League Title

Saint Anthony's meets Loyola High at Rancho La Cueva at 8 as the Catholic League title likely hinges on the outcome. The Saints seek a win after a string of strong showings, while Loyola aims to confirm momentum in a 3-0-1 league record.

Santa Maria Oxnard Mary Star of the Sea Loyola Saints Cub Jack Bouchard Saint Vic Bruno Cantwell Cubs Serra

Prep Grid: City and League Football Scores

Report of prep grid football results across multiple leagues including Catholic Citrus Pacific San Diego and Southern leagues with scores such as Cathedral 14 Cantwell 7 Notre Dame 36 Mt. Carmel 24 Helix 61 Grossmont 0 and Long list of other district matchups. Notable results include Pasadena area and Los Angeles suburban teams across the Ocean League and Northern League with varied outcomes.

Jordan Poly Excelsior Wilson C. Compton Downey Cathedral Cantwell Notre Dame Mt. Carmel Loyola Bees St. Anthony's Beta Santa Monica Redondo Torrance Beverly Hills Citrus Best Chaffey Riverside Redlands San Hernardino Pomona Colton T- Gierasie Burecugie F Anaheim Orange Santa Ana Newport Orange League Laguna Tustin Brea Caniatraso Pioneer League Bellflower Gulver City Hawthorne Mira Costa Bonita Outrus Claremont Puente Lynwood San Diego Hoover Serra Leuzinger Inglewood North Hollywood I. A Canova Park Jefferson Washington D. Roosevelt Garfield Manual Arts Tremont W.estern Hamilton Palrtax Los Angeles Venice University Dorsey

Lakewood Bowl near completion and meetings set

Lakewood’s pin parlor nears completion with informal bowling possible Monday. Women’s 775 loop tryouts open Monday night at 7:30, and a women’s association meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 7:30 in Lafayette Hotel. Long Beach Bowling Association to hold monthly meeting Sunday at 11 a.m. at Virginia. all board members urged to attend.

Lakewood Wanda Brill Lakewood Bowl Women's Lafayette Hotel Short Yarbrough Lakewood Group Dick Prettyman Virginia Long Beach Bowling Association Alan Alexander Re Salinas Hartnell City Tournsator College Napa College Napa

Cat Water Team Drowns Compton in League Play

A Thursday night report highlights Cat Water's 590 score over Compton with top averages, several players over 180, and names such as Gordon Cary and Frank Gatto among standout figures. The issue also notes a women’s water polo loss, commercial achievements, an honor roll, and various mixed results across teams and events.

Gordon Cary Honet Frank Gatto Arty Stoleje Roge Todd Shedd Ted ‘Ig Dewey Nyars Eo. Davis Tony Gustidge Nelson Porter

Jordan Harriers Roll Past Poly in Coast League Meet

Jordan Harriers defeated Poly 15 to 44 in a Coast League cross country test at Recreation Park. Jayvees placed all but first and 30th in the match, with varsity details noting a win and several placeholders amid a crowded field.

Jordan Harriers Bay Poly Vordan Harriers Peaisteren Dour Riday Lowning Ly Recreation Park Ly Jayvees S ‘Varsity Gilbert J. ‘Aun J. Feid Tah Robin Pera x. Miver Ouances Berge Po Cooke

Bareback bronc riders Bronce Buster and Steve Johnson place second

At the Grand National Livestock Exposition in San Francisco the pair from Long Beach earned second in bareback bronc riding as the 10 day program opened on Friday night.

Steve Johnson Long Beach San Francisco

Fights Last Night By Associated Press

In New York Tadiy Red Tyo Davis and Jareds Hartford faced off with Davis earning a points win over Araujo of Providence. In Philadelphia Eddie Glosa defeated Don Brant on points, while Baltimore’s Be... carries the night in another bout.

Associated Press New York Tadiy Red Tyo Davis Jareds Hartford Conn George Araujo Providence Philadelphia Eddie Glosa Don Brant Battimore

Quarterback Strategy Notes From Lehigh Bucknell Scrimmage

The play ideas include an option from the spread to counter Bucknell’s defense at halftime, a field goal, a trap from Lehigh after a previous TD, and a deep pass that could loosen the defense. If intercepted, it yields a punt opportunity.

Bucknell Lehigh

Saint B Gridders Lose First Tilte to Loyola 26 13

Saint B high school football fell to Loyola 26 13 in a Catholic League game Friday night. The B unit shut out late, with standout plays from Mendoza, Navarro, and Espinoza, as Loyola pulled away in the second half for the victory at St Anthony's.

Saint Loyola St. Anthony's Engola St Anthony's Bt Anthny Bie Loyata Bees Smita Art Cerra Alexander Lsne Raveney Ec Sima Woodsra Det Vata NeMahon Mendoza St. Authonns Ex Geod Galiseponl Fars Monetors Nala Reon Neiton Benaja Sas Navarro Rites Des Espinoza Mmuneell Za McOaker Greytak Romer Rane Veysen McGovern

College Football Scores From Pacific Coast and National Games

A mosaic of college football results from junior colleges to national programs. Notable scores include Pasadena 64 over Compton 6, El Camino 25 over Santo Monica 12, Mt. San Antonio 19 over Flyerside 7, East Los Angeles 37 over San Diego 22, Hartnell 42 over Napa 9, and Whittier 45 over Cal Baptist 0. National matchups feature Marquette 7 over Boston University 6, Sam Houston State 26 over Tampa Chattanoogada, and Virginia Tech 33 over Louisville 6. Additional results list various regional scores and freshman contests among many campuses.

Junior College Pasadene Compton el Garging Santo Monica Mait Sos Angeles Fullerton San Bernardino Flyerside Mt. San Antonio San Diego East Los Angeles Hartnell Napa Contra Costa West Stockton Pacific Coast Cal Boly Whittler Zett National Marquette Boston Sam Houston State U Tampa& Chattanoogada Louisville Virginia ‘Tech The Citadel Youngstown John Carroll Gettysburg

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