Long Beach Press Telegram Archives, Sep 15, 1956, p. 7

Shoes Push Toward Two Million Mark in Stakes

Jockey Willie Shoemaker aims to become the first rider to win two million in stakes this year after surpassing one point nine million. Swaps the horse plays a major role in his earnings as racing coverage notes his growing record and praise from peers.

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San Francisco Willie Shoemaker Wee Texan Eddie Arcaro Shoe Swaps John Nisby College of Pacific

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Mintz Faces DC Boxing Hearing Over Card Grabbing

Pittsburgh broadcaster Jake Mintz drew a potential $100 fine and suspension after grabbing score slips during a televised 10 round middleweight bout featuring Wilfie Greaves of Canada versus Ralph Tiger Jones. Commission chair Jack Miller summoned Mintz to explain the incident as hear ing continues.

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Washington Pittsburgh Jake, Mintz Wilfie Greaves Capital Greaves Canada Ralph Tiger) Jones Mintz Jake District of Columbia Boxing Commission Jimmy Lake Jacke Miller Commission Leke

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Pro Net Upset for Trabert Sets All-American Final

Pi-Tony Trabert of Cincinnati upset Frank Sedgman in straight sets 6-4 6-4 6-1 on sunlit hard courts to reach the World Pro Championships final. Pencho Gonzales of Los Angeles defeated Rex Hartwig 6-0 6-1 2-6 6-2 in the other semi. Sedgman seeded No.2, Gonzales No.1, Trabert No.3.

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Paris Tony Trabert Cincinnati Ohio Frank Sedgman Pencho Gonzales Los Angeles Rex Hartwig Trabert Sedgeman Gonzales Hartwig Sedgman Traber

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Colts Skins in TV Clash Highlight Exhibition Week

Baltimore and Washington meet in a national CBS telecast as Billy Wessels returns from a pulled thigh, Alan Ameche and Lenny Moore bolster the Colts backfield while Eddie Lebaron may play for the Redskins. Each club stands 2-2 in exhibition action this year.

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Baltimore Billy Wessels Baltimore, Colts Washington Redskins CBS Alan’ Ameche L. G. Dupre Biddy Young Colts Lenny Moore Moore George Shaw Eddie Lebaron Washington Ation

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Hill seeks guards as Trojans hold scrimmage

Coach Jess Hill of Trojans directed an all out scrimmage focused on guard depth after passing drills. He aims to preserve key guard Laird Willott for later games, while evaluating replacements such as Jon Arnett and Ernie Zamboese amid injury hits including Doug Kranz and Bob Enger.

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Jess Hill Trojanville Hill Laird Willott Samerday Texas Iott Frank Fiorentino Tran Fresno Hank Slade Pat Reagan Willett Jon Arnett Ernie Zamboese Doug Kranz Jim Conroy Dick Dorsey Ludwig Keeim Ben Lardizabal UCLA Heavi Lest Preston Dills Ziese

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Compton College Preseason Football Exhbition Unveils 1956 Squad

Compton College, rated nation’s top jaysee team in pre season polls, unveils its 1956 football squad tonight at Ram saur Stadium. An intrasquad exhibition kicks off at 7 p m.

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Mixed Baseball Box Score Fragments From Detroit and New York Games

Disjointed box score snippets show players like Larsen, Woodeshick, Berra, Skowron, and Williams with RBI totals and pitching lines. The text mixes hits, errors, and line scores across multiple teams, including Cleveland, New York, and Detroit, with unclear context and partial totals.

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Sneak Preview of Redondo Beach Bowling Center Opens

Betty Gruie Marie Holland Ann Lovett and others attended the South Bay Bowling Center sneak preview for a 54,000 square foot Redondo Beach complex claimed as the nation’s largest single expanse bowling establishment. It features Brunswick-Balke-Callender pin setters new to the Pacific Coast and hosts exhibitions by Denis Porter and Joe Williams. The Lakewood Housing Corporation team of Ed Davis Max Clark Les Campbell Bob Kerr George Leier and Hob Rogers won the Lakewood Men’s Handicap League this summer with a 57-19 record.

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LBWER Merie Winter Veek Betty Griue Marie Holland Ann, Lovett Yours Truly South Bay Redordo Beach California Denis Porter Joe Wiiman THY Lakewood Housing Corporation Ed Davis Max Clark Les Campbell Bob Kerr George Leier Hob Rogers

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Golden Gate Race Meet Results Summary

Race by race results show multiple horses and jockeys with times and payouts. The document lists first place winners such as MACE and SILVER EAGLE with corresponding odds and stakes, followed by seconds and others, across six events with inconsistent OCR text.

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Baseball box score garble yields chaotic names and figures

Readable items show a chaotic mix of player names, positions, and scores from a National League game, including hitters such as Maye, O Connil, and Musial, with unclear team and venue details and a dense, error-filled OCR capture. The fragment references RBI, hits, runs, and pitching notes, but lacks coherent narrative or decisive outcome.

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Williams Takes AL Batting Lead In Fight For Title

Ted Williams leads Mickey Mantle by .353 to .351 in the American League, but with 13 games remaining he needs 400 at bats to claim the title. Williams hit a homer, double, and single as the Red Sox split a two game set with Cleveland.

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Cleveland Ted Willams Mickey Mantle Boston Bilko Portland Hollywood Stars Rene Valdes

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State Tabs Names For Openner Against Occidental

Long Beach State College coach Mike DeLotto named the starting lineup for the season opener versus Occidental after Friday scrimmage. Key selections include Carl Evars and Gene Ashwill at end positions, Hob Woorhouse and Herb Tanner at tackle, Joe Rancatore and Bob Keller at guard, Ron Albertson at center, with Paul Dearth guiding the offense. Reserve and potential changes noted include Syd Manning Jerry Charlton Don Davis Dick Larson and Jim Hagey.

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Mike DeLotto Long Beach State College Occidental Carl Evars Gene Ashwill Herb Tanner Hob Woorhouse Joe Rancatore Bob Keller Ron Albertson Paul Dearth Ivar Seaton Harron Richardson Bob Smith DeLotto Syd Manning Jerry Charlton Don Davis Dick Larson Jim Hagey DeLatto

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Buck, Buck, and Buck Lead Medals at Recreation Park Event

The Recreation Park Women's Club medal tourney featured Helen Buck leading with a low 68 on the South Course, supported by Ruth Siler and others in high finish classes. Results show various low gross and net scores across divisions with several players contributing notable scores and placements.

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Helen Buck Recreation Park Ruth Siiler Helen Bunk Berina Hyde Winninean Norman Barwin Malkaeuske Nat Ari Danner Relma Tailweathe Aa Iorth Groot Tenterorenberg Neteceihel Hine Eahe & Fond

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Kocsis Leads Amateur Final in Scarce Summary

Charlie Kocsis, 43, of Royal Oak Mich, trails defending champ E Harvie Ward by one hole midway in a 36 hole National Amateur golf final at Lake Forest. Ward sits 30 and Kocsis is even par through the 18th.

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Power Boat Feud Sparks President's Cup Regatta Clash

Detroit race turmoil echoes through the President's Cup two weeks after Miss Pepsi and Miss Thriftway clash with 33 entries. The contest crowned Miss Pepsi after Miss Thriftway was disqualified for buoy contact, triggering a widespread dispute over the finish and a final ruling awaited.

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Pomona Race Results Highlight First Meet Finishes

Pomona track results list multiple events with a mix of names, times, and placements. Key runners include Lwalle Puen Clareti Iver Bai Lim Owes S49.70 in the sprints and Pricelike performances across five more races, mentioning horses and jockeys and a notable second race with one mile class C.

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Coast League Box Score Fragment Highlights Incomplete Names

Fragmented OCR shows overwhelmed scoreline with numerous player names and teams scattered. The garbled text lists batters pitchers and innings across multiple leagues, including Lombard and Vancouver, with inconsistent numerals and unclear outcomes.

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Braves Clip Devils Narrow Derby Lead

Los Angeles Braves edged Brooklyn Red Devils 21 to 19 at Veterans Stadium Friday night. Ralph Valaderes scored six points as the Braves trimmed the Devils’ margin to four to three in a tight roller derby clash.

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Speed Pilots Vie For National Outboard Title

Five candidates including Jack Cohn and Trek Maypole arrived in Long Beach after a cross country hop in pursuit of the national championship to be decided at Marine Stadium on September 22 and 23.

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Jack Cohn Trek Maypole Long Beach Marine Stadium

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Rider In Critical Condition After Fall At Cleveland Park

Jockey Roger Convin remained unconscious in critical condition after a spill at Racine Park in Cleveland following a fractured skull. He was airlifted to a hospital for emergency treatment.

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Cleveland Ohio Roger Convin Rangait Park

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Fragmentary Sports Card Mentions Southern Association

Readable fragments mention teams and leagues including Southern Association and Texas League with partial scores and locations such as Atlanta Birmingham Fort Worth and Valine. The text is garbled but hints at a regional baseball context and team references without clear outcomes.

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Southern Association Atlanta Birmingham Memphis Ui Mabie Prine FL. Worth Horaton Tralee Floweton

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Pomona Cap Races Feature Wide Field and Fast Times

Pomona hosts a crowded program with notable horses and trainers. The card includes Margin lines such as TASTY BOOTS and SURIS TOMA in sprint events, plus FORD ridden entries like Grey Seoul and Elminiting, with purses around 2,000 and 8,500 dollars noted for specific races.

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Ridiculous Five Dollars Weekly Car Offer in Compton

Beaver Motors announces a complete car package for workers with no down payment. Offers delivery now with instant credit, insurance, and interest included for as little as 3 dollars per week. Located at 1403 North Long Beach Boulevard Compton NE 2.3753 open until 9.00 p.m.

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Hill seeks guards as Trojans hold scrimmage

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Compton College Preseason Football Exhbition Unveils 1956 Squad

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Sneak Preview of Redondo Beach Bowling Center Opens

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Golden Gate Race Meet Results Summary

Baseball box score garble yields chaotic names and figures

Williams Takes AL Batting Lead In Fight For Title

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State Tabs Names For Openner Against Occidental

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Buck, Buck, and Buck Lead Medals at Recreation Park Event

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Kocsis Leads Amateur Final in Scarce Summary

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Power Boat Feud Sparks President's Cup Regatta Clash

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