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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1953

Page

13

Twinks Back Into PCL Flag Contention In West Coast Standings

The article sketches a Pacific Coast League stretch drive with San Francisco driving for first division, Cleveland rivalries and key wins. Tony Ponce earns a fifth straight win, Bob Muncrief shines on Angels, and Will Tieslera struggles. Portland, Stars, Bragan, and Bramins figure in the pennant race as teams chase a historic 109-71 finish benchmark.

San Francisco Los Angeles O'Neil Tony Ponce Bob Muncrief Angels Will Tieslera Portland

Del Mar Racing Results and Notable Finishers

Del Mar race results list several horses and riders with times and payouts. Notables include Tan Grades Great, Timt-1119, Seratehtd-Shady Bull, Pancho Supreme, and Cinder Bay Fears racing in various stakes. Jockeys include Le Blancs and Shoemaker in a chaotic but legible results page with scratched entries Arcaga Smart Barbare and Minling.

Siz Furtones Trejor Denesay Seretebed Scampe Lacy Aroneen Tiger J Fifeh le Blancs Momrgle Mace Gey Daring Irons Honey Tvoirs Lark York Mornao Bam Goore Kal Shoemaker le Blanc Bernwood Arcaga Milex Minling Zejos Pringe Reig

Optimism Invades Rabbits Grid Camp

Optimism spreads as the team opens grid camp with new energy and plans. The report lists players, coaches, and early drills amid a flurry of scattered box score references and incomplete line items.

Cooper Keeps Links Crown at Willow Wick

In a Long Beach golf championship at Willow Wick, Cooper defended his title with a four stroke lead over Billy Bonovan of Griffith Park. Final scores include 203 for the champion, 207 for Bonovan, 209 for Det Keith, and 211 for Dave Stanley and Bob Reed tied for fourth. Other results referenced include Hirst Flight, Terry Sempron, and Pere Heneoo at Willowick.

Bob Reed Montebello Jfourth Hirst Terry Sempron Willowick Pyenne Wilewlek Pere Heneoo Wilelowlek Bargar

Minor League Results from Various American Associations

Fragmentary scores from lower-level leagues show Taranto Gs Ottawa, Syracuse 5, Baltimore Wr, Buffalo at Montreal 21, Minneapolis G4, Memphis Jnt Birmingham 4-0, New Orleans 3-7, Beaumont 1-1, Tulsa 3, Fort Worth 0-2, Shreveport 6-0, with several unclear team names and mixed results across American Association and other circuits.

Pee Peetarea Taranto Ottawa Fed Tochestir Syracuse Batimore Sarinafield Buffalo Montreal American Association Minneapolis Dans Indianapal Toteco Glaneston Kansiistty Memphis Jnt Birmingham New’ Griean TERA Sleagee Ean Amionie Beaumont

Rossi Sees Close Race At Paly In 1952 Football

Rossi project of a tight race as Paly opens 1952 football with a spirited first practice. Captain Balcom Eddins Brown and Erickson lead offense while Will Nandie calls signals and Lee Jaly backs up. Rossi says team is conditioned and eager with a strong single wing plan and depth on defense, Jayvees and Bees also active.

Paly High School Jordan Wilson Cal Rossi Billy Balcor Art Eddins James Brown Marty Erickson Rossi Hhe UCLA Pols Balcom Nandie Hig Eddins Erickson Jayve Lee Jaly Bob Bla Church Senstead Bob Reeves Pete Ciers Moses Chavez Chavez Sp.m Samm Dimas Jayvees

San Jose Red Sox win California League pennant by 18 games

The San Jose Red Sox clinched the Class C California League title by 18 games after finishing a 140-game schedule. Stockton fell 4-3 in 12 innings on a walk to Albie Pears and Ma Keough’s single. Santa Barbara beat Ventura 11-3. Visalia homered past Bakersfield 11-1. Nat LeBlanc managed Fresno to a 7-0 win over Modesto. Fresno had won the league title in 1953.

California San Jose Red Sox Sox Stockton Albie Pears Ma:Keough Santa Barbara Ventura Bakersfield Visalia Stars Nat LeBlanc Fresno Cardinals Modesto Reds

Two Lassies Score Upsets in Regattas

A Labor Day sailing series at Balboa and Newport Harbor YC featured 159 boats across three days. Notable performers include Sue Ficker and Nancy Corbett among multiple class winners, with lively competition from Falcon and other fleets.

Balboa Newport Harbor Brunette Sue Falcon Clugs Caarilio Beach Angeles Anita Tanya Geranium Ruth Haskell Lousite Chet Wheeler Genie C. Mills Chialiense Dick Deavi George Lehnist Argosy Tom Sher Nimbus Gerald Madigan Viking Marie Andy Gram Balboa CI Hareo Bay Sue Fickie Ring

Air Raiders Bid for Diamond Flag in All Navy Finals

Los Alamitos Naval Station Air Raiders reached the All Navy baseball finals in Jacksonville Florida by defeating landbased Navy squads west of the Mississippi The Phibiants upset Fleet teams to advance and will meet Little Creek Virginia in a best three out of five series today

Los Alamitos Naval An Jacksonville Fla Little Creek Mississippi Phibiants

Harrison Snags Stock Car Race

Harrison Barrison driving a 1952 Ford led the 100 lap stock car feature at Veterans Memorial Stadium before 3000 fans. Bob Myers in a 1953 Hudson finished second and Dempsey Wilson in a Slodsmobile was third. Other results include separate heats won by Ed Pagne, Bob Dane, Jimmy Clack, Art Blakley, and Chuck Meeking among others.

Jack Barrison Jimmy Clack Art Blakley Larry Stanieri Lupad cChuck Meeking Harry Bennett Bill Stanser Bill Gildansl W Son Ny Nelson

Kinder Ties A. L. Mark in Relief Appearances

Aging but agile Red Sox reliever Ellis Kinder matched Joe Veving's American League record for most appearances in a season by pitching six innings of relief against the New York Yankees. He took over for Mel Parnell in the seventh and shut out the Yanks the rest of the way.

Kinder A. L Boston Red Sox Ellis Kinder Joe Veving New York Yankees Mel Parnell Yanks

Navy Heavy Champ in Main Event Debut at Olympic Auditorium

LSANeoLes-en Seals, a two-time all navy heavyweight champ, makes his main event debut tonight in a 10 round bout against Harry Wills at Olympic Auditorium. Seals has eight pro fights with one loss and stopped James Cartwright in his last bout. Wills, who beat Freddie Beshore by decision, is favored due to greater experience.

Lsaneoles Oniby Seals Harry Wills Olympic Auditorium Seals James Cartwright Wills Freddie Beshore

Porterfield Wins 18th Game in 6-3 Win Over Athletics

Washington pitcher Porterfield snapped the so called hard luck label with an 18th victory in a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Athletics. His prior high was 13 wins in 1932, as he improves his career tally to a new peak.

Washington Bah Porterfield Philadelphia A’s

Westerners Beat Panthers in Local Roller Derby Showdown

The Westerners defeated the Panthers 27 to 26 on Monday night at the Municipal Auditorium in the final night of local roller derby action. It was the Westerners twelfth win in a row. The teams had earlier met in Sacramento on Sept. 14 and head to Los Angeles on Sept. 26 for an extended stay.

San Diego Qaki Ernie Broglio Hollywood George O'Donnell Los Angeles Bob Spicer San Francisco Bill Boemler Sacramento Charlie Schanz Seattle Jim Davis Portland Red Adams Bob Kerrigan Municipal Auditorium Westerners Rtei

Final Minor Standings Across Leagues and Cities

A fragmentary list of late season standings across multiple leagues and cities. Teams such as Boise, Peoria, Dallas, Memphis, Atlanta, New Orleans, and Scranton appear with varied win totals and percentages. The spread includes Western and Eastern associations with scattered figures, indicating final or near final records and standings.

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