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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1953

Page

6

Finley Faces Daniels in Hollywood Legion Showdown

ENC TEMS Dick Finley fights the fight of his life tonight at Hollywood Legion Stadium against Frankie Daniels, newly crowned California light heavyweight champion. The Long Beach challenger has trained four weeks for the clash, with Daniels improving and favored to win. Finley vows to seize his big moment as boxing buzz builds around potential rematches and future opportunities.

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Braves Beat Dodgers In Extra Innings Thriller

In Milwaukee, Andy Pafko's homer with a man aboard in the sixth and a late ninth inning shot gave the Braves a dramatic 9-8 win over the Dodgers. Brooklyn led early, but Milwaukee tied and forced extra innings. Chicago won to extend their streak, while the Cardinals and Pirates kept pace in the pennant race.

Associated Press Milwaukee Braves Braves National League Dakion Dodgers Bro Milwaukee Andy Pafko Hye O'Malley Walter O'Malley Brooklyn Pafko Tae So Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Cinc Cinnati Philadelphia Chicago New York Giants Cubs New York Rush Giants Brooklyn Dodgers

Allie Reynolds Still Looms Over Yankees After Mixed Start

Yankees ace Allie Reynolds faced doubt as Detroit halted his win attempt in a 3-2 ten inning defeat. Reynolds allowed seven hits with five strikeouts while Ted Gray tripled off him. Washington blew past Cleveland 6-4 in eighth inning rally for Lemon’s 4th loss. Duane Pillette pitched a three hit shutout for St Louis over Boston. White Sox beat the Athletics 9-4 and Virgil Trucks notched his 19th win.

Yankee Allie Reynolds Reynales Didi Cisavace Finlay Ile Detroit Ted Gray Reynolds Winer Lie Oldeas Steve Souckock Ala “Monseyhags

Tennis Pair Seixas and Trabert Lead U S in Davis Cup Doubles

The United States faces Canada in Melbourne with Seixas and Trabert aiming to clinch the tie. They defeated Lorne Main and Paul Willey in doubles as the Americans seek another trip to Australia, building on Seixas 6-1 6-1 6-4 and Trabert's 6-2 6-4 8-6 singles wins.

CWF Toni Traderl Seixas Tuidas Canada Theyearn Lorne Marin Paul Willey Dominion Aces Szm Australia Quilizehom Belgium India Vene Jipals Melbourne Trabert LOS Merri Rochon Montreal Sesxias Lorne Main America

Sports Calendar PMLA Schedule Notes Key Matches

The page lists a crowded sports timetable featuring Dick Sales versus Ted Daniels at Legion Stadium and Dan McShain against Sandor Szabat at Valley Garden Arena. Other events include Sock Car Raves at Culver City, Mike Raving at Burbanie, and a variety of races, shows, and tours set across Hollywood, Caliente, and Pacific Southwest venues with start times around 2:05 to 7 p.m.

PMLA Helewood Legion Stadium Dick Sales Ted Daniels Weeakins—Valley Garden Dan McShain Sandor Szabat Inquious Culver City Mike Raving Burbanie Veburanies Atmory Expostoan Fark Amtal Wiaiaway

Yankees drop with six right-handers in tow

In New York, the Yankees’ two platoon system falters as six right-handers face Detroit lefty Ted Gray. Joe Collins and Yogi Berra homer and combine for three of the five hits, but the six right-handed hitters manage only one hit in a 3-2 defeat.

NEW York Casey Stengel Haseen Yankees Ted Gray Tigers Joe Collins Yogi Berra Berra Collins

Cantrell Captures Finale in Stadium Midget Ride

In Memorial Stadiums final midget race of the season veteran Cantrell won the main event after Don Cameron blew a head gasket. A three car crash in the semifinal injured Wack Pripes, reportedly a brain concussion and back and hand burns, with driver Hiavex’s car shoved into another and overturning.

Memorial Stadium Bixby Knolls Hospital Pete Bruce Biglow Howey Wintock D Torrance Wack Pripes Degrae Berns Hiavex Cnmehre Raver Vinney Billy Cantrell Jaci Jordan Cantrell Don Cameron Ted Tronky Ass Faul Hamel Donameron Bill Gerratt Xemi

Orange Lionettes Win World Championship Softbelt Tour

Orange, Calif Lionettes world champions defeat Toronto Gardens 1 0 to stay undefeated. Three teams eliminated Friday in double elimination action. Fresita Rockettes upset Colo squad 84 to ? in other matches.

Toronto Orange Calif Lionettes Toronto Gardens Colo Fresita Rockettes

Cooper Leads at Mid-Point in Eastern Open

P Pete Cooper, 38, leads midway with 137 after a 67 round to chase the £2400 first prize in the Eastern Open. Otto Greiner, 34, Baltimore, matched Cooper’s 67 to stay one stroke back at 137. Contenders Doug Ford, Judius Baros, Dick Mayer and Wally Ulrich sit at 139 as the field narrows toward Sunday's finish.

Baltimore Pete Cooper Otto Greiner Cooper Greiner Doug Ford Judiis Baros Dick Mayer Wally Ulrich

Tigers and Yankees on Radio TV Rivalry Spotlight

Radio and TV listings show Tigers against Yankees on KMP with Charlie Ditton reporting. Rams face Philadelphia Eagles on KFC while Dodgers meet Braves on KHI. Rocky Castellani and Lombardo appear in wrestling segments. boxing card Finley-Da Fy airs late afternoon on KECA.

Tigers Yankees Charlie Ditton KRED Rams Philadelphia Eagles KFC Dodgers Braves Rocky Castellani Chang Lombardo Egatt Legion Finley-Da Fy Keca

Marine dinghy and sloop races headline fall sports card

A dense marine program unfolds today and Sunday at Newport Harbor with 35 Lehman dinghies in the International series and a Newport to Avalon cross channel race from Rhodes to PC sloops. Tom's Patsy Ann defends the George Strom trophy as Connie Wardemann's Midship Rhodes defends the Ruth Sheppard perpetual trophy amid hot racing, while top racers like Ed Olsen with Cream Puff I and Roy Skaggs prepare for the Lake Tahoe Mile High regatta. The featured event is a three 30-mile heats unlimited class race starring Short Snorter and Hurricane among favorites.

Lehman Patsy Ann George Strom Connie Wardemann Rhodes Ruth Sheppard Southland Long Beach Ed Olsen Roy Skaggs Lake Tahoe Stan Doligi San Francisco Marlan Visel Hurricane Los Angeles Bev Paul Terhercen Victor Klett Raving Garden

Jalopy racing heats with 32 entries at Carrel Speedway

Culver City will send 32 jalopy pilots to Gardena tonight for the 50-lap Southern California Jalopy Championships at Carrel Speedway. Bakersfield follows with 40 cars. Notables from Culver include Leo Breihaout Roy Breakshire Ed van Eyke Termite Synder Art Atkinson Dick Higley Gene Connor Hal Crist Bot Allen Joe Clansiegce. Johnny Gibson won Friday night’s motorcycle dash before 2100 fans. Chacs Basner led before being forced out on the last lap. Restles fal in. Hob Shirley Arch John-

Culver City Gardena Southern California Carrel Speedway Bakersfield Culver Leo Breihaout Roy Breakshire Ed van Eyke Termite Synder Art Atkinson Dick Higley Gene Connor Hal Crist Bot Allen Joe Clansiegce Johnny Gibson Chacs Basner Restles Hob Shirley Areh Tohn

Cleveland Browns 29 Chiceya Beca 14 scores page

Professional exhibition football scores with scattered team names and odd phrasing. Includes Cleveland Browns 29 and multiple fragmented lines mentioning KalLs, Nebraska teachers, and locations like Little Rock and Milwaukee. Summary relies on readable entities to reflect a chaotic score snapshot.

Cleveland Browns Chiceya

Saints Hold Scrimmage as Local Teams Prep Game Week

Saintly grid notes describe Long Beach City College Vikes engaging in intra-squad drills and prep scrimmages for opening games. St. Anthony's High shows tentative lineups and passing emphasis while Poly and Jordan coaches fine tune plays and recruit help from former college players.

Long Beach City College E Buck Andreasen Darryl Rogers Reds Neil Peek St. Anthony's High Santa Maria Ennie Arbolt George Sherwood Ray Regner Ig Tolbert Felix Mallet Chuck Caveny Wayne K 'Y Joe Remley Eddie Arroyo Art Schilz Dick Romo Hank Manzo Wilson Eds Bah ‘Thompson Jack Quinn Sonny Rush Dave Alderman Poly Hares Bob Wilkingun UCLA Ton Slaight Rodney Gross Lee Johnson Chuck Benstead

Dodgers Lose Marathon as Braves Rally Off 16th Inning

Milwaukee and Brooklyn battled into the 16th inning before Andy Pafko delivered a decisive homer for the Braves in a 49 to 8 rout. Dodgers rookie Jerry Mannebrink had sparked a late surge with a clutch triple, but the Braves’ comeback sealed the improbable win amid tense clubhouse scenes and mixed reactions from executives and managers.

Milwaukee Brooklyn Braves Andy Pafko Dodgers Erry Mannebrink Russ Meyer Jick Dressen Mannebrink Pafko Walter O'Malley Dodger Gome Taylor Stanford

Sub' Back Shines in UCLA Practice

UCLA practice reports show Primo Villanueva emerging as a potential threat to Paul Cameron as the Bruins work through two scrimmage days. Cameron averaged four yards on 13 carries and a 70 yard kickoff return highlighted a strong rushing display from Villanueva who had 12 carries for 120 yards. Oregon State notes focus on Kip Faylor polishing the airborne attack for the UCLA opener while Washington State’s defense faces scrutiny amid adjustment to new patterns.

Luna Joanstown Llood Reds Villanueva Cameron Associatoria Press Primo Villanueva UCLA Bruins Paul Cameron Red Corvallis Ore Oregon State Cutch Kip Faylor Beavers Jim Withrow Wes Ediger Andy Skief Ken Brown

Fiore Wins Fourth Straight Boxing Bout After Quitting Softball

Carmine Fiore of Brooklyn, 24, earned his fourth straight boxing victory by outpunching Danny Bang Bagg member of Chicago in a 9-5 decision. He had given up softball after doctors linked daily batting to diminished strength, and he swept the final rounds to seal the win.

Wallon Dan Chicago Tay Barnes Daniels Detroit Bind Miami Fla Danny Nardico Fipley-Nardico Holllywood Region Daniele Veale Durande Bisks Jackie Leonard Finley Bis Anaheim St Wilmington Lonishtsen KL LL New York Fiore Brooklyn Danny Bang Bagg Carmine Shine Lo Fiore Wormber Rocky Castellari Ruggee Johnny Lombardo Mt. Carmel Rocky Buenos Aires Archie Moore Pogomar Martinez

Vanderbilt horse Native Genur withdrawn from $50,000 Syson by Mile

Alfred Vanderbilt announced his 8-year-old champion Native Genur is out of the $50,000 Syson by Mile on September 26 because of an injury. The Derby contender Dancer was to face Tom Fool in the anticipated race.

New York Alfred Vanderbilt Gencnr Tom Fool

Oregon Foes Warn of Dismal 1953 Gridiron Output

Oregon faces a lean 1953 season with two previous losing campaigns. Coach Len Casanova leans on George Shaw and Hal Reeve to spark the offense, supported by end Emery Barnes and backs Ted Anderson and Dean Van Leuven. The line aims to improve the running game and protect Shaw’s passing.

Eugene Ore Oregon Len Casanova George Shaw Hal Reeve Shaw Reeve Portland Gregon Barney Holland Emery Barnes Ted Anderson Newport Beach Calif Jcece Hodges Dean van Leuven

Fearless Fraley's Facts and Figures on Hoosier admissions

Indiana University defends its admission of Olympic decathlon runner Milt Campbell as a non-Olympic student, arguing a rule waives inner scholastic levels when funded by a faculty sponsor. The piece also notes pro and college baseball, football, and track updates, including Ted Williams, Leo Durocher, and Notre Dame’s coach.

Oscar Fraley New York IUM Fraley Indiana University Milt Campbell Big Ten Indiana Saes Campbell Wes Indiana

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