Merry Go Round of 1960s Negro League Style Sports
A sprawling, fragmentary column by Hank Hollengwortis notes colorful sports anecdotes. It references Harvey Knox praising Ronnie, UCLA setbacks, Bobby Bragan and the Hollywood Stars, Tommy Byrnes’ 20‑win milestone, and various MLB and PCL players with playful asides about coaches and teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Tommy Byrnes
Byrnes
Phillips
Lyons
Yanks
Tuo
Ff Ohere
Dim
Marshall
Gaks
Gene Mach
Angels
di Smith
Dack Phillips
Walt Judnizh
Harry Elliott
Padres
Starl Rapp
Mike Sandlock
Byrne
Lino Donise
Bill Wight
Hollywood
Lee Walls
Tom Saffrll
Todnich
Elks Edge Jackson Paints For Southern California Open Win
Long Beach Elks No 888 opened Southern California Open Softball Tournament with a 3 2 victory over Jackson Paints Van Nuys. Joe Pizzatta delivered a go ahead single in the eighth inning driving in Bill Crutchfield for the decisive run as Downey topped Villars Batteries 3 2 in the other game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Pizzatta
Bill Crutchfield
Long Beach
Elks No
Park Ave. Field
Elks
Jackson Paints
van Nuys
Downey
Villars Batteries
Whittier
Thres
Thres-Hit Pitching of ‘Rivehie Stephens, Former Nilehawkk Hurie Voolght
Universal Conere
Nan
Burke's Throway
Mienoerna
Prime
Nk Swit
Aneksart Balnes
Ree Feeney Ih 3 Vamenta 1 Goo Reyniegh A Loe Ty By Arsnen Tcu Iopert Canerdt
Abiwanicss
Bolo Autonell
York Chins
Hs Literary
Wilteed
St. Louis
Lee
Bayting
del Crandalt
Dichvatilere
Tata Sammed
Pixyntta
Sen’ Crutchfield
Bb—Thomas
Walker
Leg
Sd—Thomas
Whiker
Br—Morea
Catkon & Dil‘or
Iwilinra
Kgarre
Apt Roberts
F Young
É Stenhone
iLneVenring
Iveens
Oeitley & Earsan, Aru
Shifted Vikings Line Up To Bolster Front In Alumni Scrimmage
Long Beach City College coach Buck Andreasen moved two backfield giants into line to shore up the offense before the season opener with the Alumni at Memorial Stadium. Rick Narvi shifted to center and Pon Heney moved from fullback to end as the team drills settle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Hall
Buck Andreasen
Long Beach City College
Memorial Stadium
Rick Narvi
Wilson High
Vikings
Pon Heney
Suph ‘Ullback
Rom Poly
Andreasen
Neevick
Bob ‘Thetford
Jordan
Letterman
Thetford
Buck
Haney
Bob Schuler
Long Beach
Wilson
Jearn
Nick Uglesich
Ray Ramirez
Paul Robinson
Jerry Marino
Beilflower
Buddy Bailey
Joe Valdes
Valdes
Jack Price
Benny Acks
Harbor& Alumni
Jordan Highfield
Price
Viking
Acks
SCC
Jack Newman
Harbor
LBCC
Meone Imoria Stadium
Snyder Szabo Tag Duo Returns In Municipal Auditorium
Wilbur Snyder and Sandor Szabo headline a tag team comeback at Municipal Auditorium facing Ted Christy and Lord James Briars. Promoter Louie Miller expects the largest crowd of the season as Ad Gardenia debuts against Gino Garibaldi, with Khan versus Bocke and Dusche versus Icha Cretoria completing the card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Snyder
Sandor Szabo
Municipal Auditorium
Boo Boys
Ted Christy
Lord James Briars
Louie Miller
Blears
Snyder
Szabo
Ad Gardenia
Gino Garibaldi
Ubin Khan
Warren Bocke
George Dusche
Icha Cretoria
You Be Quarterback ANSWER
You Be Quarterback ANSWER. A fragmented play by play recounts short passes. Interceptions and punts are noted as simulating wind conditions affecting decisions. The text emphasizes choosing safer plays and extending drives with a first down when trailing by seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krep
Miner Ha Minor Recalled by Philadelphia Athletics
Former Wilson High School star lA reappears in spring training with the Philadelphia Athletics after a recall from minor league clubs. The catcher Minny is noted with Birmingham or the Southern Association, signaling roster shuffles ahead of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ata Dng
Mueller
Wit Poekian
Doe
Mateos
Eerdlanataved
Lodetiaien
Tanne
Seygestak Maury
Denen
Ura Mini
Ie Biren
Gttonen Hamner
Wyrostek
Jones
Ocal
Ditimer
Smailey
Wwankee
O. Opaiaigiainy
Radzik
Sim
Hop
Roy Caste
Cine Duan
Tina
Sedan
UsTsaewsiot Post “Ardens Étrors
Semintek
Jon Thomas
Error
Wad
Ewe
Larmet
Bile Teariton
Cale
Xinsrewsk
Menlive “Tatler
Fudsay
Ha Minor
Wilson High
Philadelphia A's
Srim
Foulfielles
Minny
Birmingham
Ue Southern Assn
Pasadena Star Ships From Denver U End Desertion Tale
Larry Ross, a 6'5" 225 lb end who played for Pasadena City College last year, deserted Denver University campus without explanation. Authorities consider Ross likely to enroll at another institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Larry Ross
Pasadena City College
Denver University
Ross
Ned
Los Angeles Open golf date site purse disclosed
The 1955 Los Angeles Open will be held January 7 at Rancho Municipal Golf Course with a purse of 25000. Leaks show the JC and PGA sparring over timing with Rose Bowl publicity and city lease issues after Fox Hills decline.
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L. A
FGA
Fox Hills
City Polticians
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Harvey
Ronnie
Redskins
UCLA
Coast Conference Command
Basil
Allied Artis
P.m
Knox Hay
Bobby Bragan
Hollywood Stars
San Tgresa
Silvia
Braga
Roger Bowman
Bengal
Cniel
the Stydahar
Hampton Pool
Jumbo
Los Angeles Ram
Neylich Studahare UC
Tinins
UN Ram
Clas Ass
Caches
Ce the Coliseur
Heavern
Stydahur
Cincinati
Birdie Tricbetts
Milwaukee
Johnny Tagan
Braves
Willie Mays
Dodi
Roy Cumpan
Sugar Whithy
Tian
Pink Mille
49Ers
Louisiana State
Buck Shaw and Company
Fred Yuisisieh
Wood
Jack Phillips
San Tiero
al Lyons
Home For All America
Los Altos
Riva
Buick
America
Cyril Metighe
Teimobell Buick Co
October Esquire
Angels of Mercy
Suicm Sales
Quarterback
Kiso
Busy & Sportfishing CO
Belmont Fler
Pasadena
Star
Jerry Wynn
Virginia CC
Joe Robinson
Jim Ferrie
del Walker
John Cantolly
Maetaional
Sacand
Shia Se Ture Pelt Tet
Raipstevin
God
Pee Drake
K. Re Forster
Sa Ee. Eixih— de
Ren Bhakelin
Hats
George Smith
Chet Symes
Don Baker
Claude
Anaheim Street
Harbor J
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