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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1954

Page

7

Marciano eyes Cockell or Valdes for next title bid

Ezzard Charles was knocked out in 2 36 of the eighth round at Yankee Stadium as Rocky Marciano plans an international next step with Don Cockell or Nino Valdes as possible challengers. Cockell or Valdes bring the most money, while Charles vows to return to training after a two week rest.

New York Ezzard Charles Rocky Marciana England Don Cockell Cuba Nino Valdes Brockton Blaster Aygregaun Cockell Valdes Weill Marciano Alexander Schiff Los Angeles Rocky Eddéle Fisher Las Vegas Charles U. S al Bert Yankee Stadium Ezzard Becky Marciant Hazard Charles Marelano

Chilean Vies With Seixas In Pacific Southwest Semis

The Pacific Southwest Tennis Tournament action in Los Angeles set up a semifinal between Chilean Avela and U.S. champion Vic Seixas after Avela upset Australia’s Lewis Noad 6-2 8-6 4-6 6-1. Seixas defeated Billy Talbert 6-4 6-4 8-6 as Trabert and Rosewall advanced, with Rozewall beating Ham Richardson.

Los Angeles Chile Twins Avela Australia Lewis Noad U.S Vic Seixas Ken Rosewall Tony Trabert Cincinnati

TV Fails Trigger Riots Over Rocky Marciano Fight

Television blackout frustrates crowds in Chester Albany Philadelphia Huntington Park and New Orleans as the Rocky Marciano Ezzard Charles bout proves chaotic. Theaters refund tickets after outages and near riots erupt with police in attendance.

United Presa New Chester Stanley Theater Albany Grand Theater Marciano Charles Philadelphia Hentington Park Calif New Orleans

Newport-Avalon Race Tops Weekend Marine Show

Weekend marine events highlight Newport and Avalon with the first annual water sport programs. Rhodes-PCs sail in the Newport Harbor course defending the Ruth Sheppard trophy while Strat Eneight navigates the Winport-Avalon PC race. Speedboat and inboard classes announce plans for upcoming competitions along with Aqualgatta Fi at Mission Bay and Pasco championships.

Thelin Woleg Ruth Sheppard Strat Eneight Winport-Avalon Witch Rhodes George Stram Jack Toan Patsy Ann Newport Harbor Cachuma Alamalos Bay Trim Dam Mission Bay Esso Southland Chamber of Commerce Pasco Wash

Strategy Switch Blamed for Downfall in Heavyweight Fight

New York report quotes Hazard Charles blaming a strategy switch for losing the heavyweight title as Rocky Marciano says he fought the best fight of his career. Charles contends he could have stopped Marciano if the bout went beyond ten rounds, while Marciano notes he was never in doubt and dismisses Charles’s claim of Raelsy’s punching power.

New York Hazard Charles Rocky Merciano Charles Marciano Cincinnati Brockton Mass Slugger Pensmen Rocky Charl Raelsy

Storm delays final match at Women’s National Amateur Golf

Lightning halted the final between Barbara Romack and Mickey Wright for the Women’s National Amateur title. Wright defeated Mary Lena Faulk, while Romack led after 12 holes as several matches continued under delay conditions.

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Tanforan Horse Racing Results Limited Readout

The brief lists race wordings and finished times from Tanforan with horses such as Flaming Star Beastey and Chet Comenand. It records finish times, placements, and associated jockeys Shoemaker and Parra among others, noting multiple races and payouts.

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Tanferan Entries Showcase Diverse Names and Numbers

A cluttered list of names, possible horses or entries, with numerous numbers and labels such as Flying Abbey, Red Cherokee, Porge Senet, and many others. The text reads like a catalog of participants and bets with scattered monetary figures and codes.

Six Shine in 1st Aqua Fair at Poly High Pool

Six local swimming stars headlined the 1st Long Beach Aqua Fair at Poly High pool with six double-wins. Boys and girls competed across 6 classes with results listed for freestyle, butterfly, backstroke, and diving events. The event runs through Sunday night with ongoing finals and presentations.

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Les You Be the Quarterback Analysis Scenario

The passage outlines a late game quarterback decision with four listed plays. It emphasizes gaining eight yards in two minutes, weighing options including a punt, screen pass, and a medium-length throw, and notes this might be the last play if eight yards are not gained.

Orosa Buck Aleye

Tartars versus Navy tilt at Hub tonight

Campton College prep notes a 46 18 win over ball machine as Tartars host Terminal Island Ramsaus Sta in a key national JC contest. Navy figures to challenge Tartars with strong backfield and heavier line as lineup listed and coach Brown eyes victory after a week of practice.

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Football Results VACNO COAST and Nearby Games

Football results from VACNO COAST and surrounding colleges show Riverside, Santa Monica, and others with varied scores. Notable outcomes include North Mississippi 35 over Southern Alabama, Furman 19 over Newberry, and Missouri 21 over Missouri Valley 7. Additional scores feature Augustana 5 and Wayre 7, Kearney 52 over Pharsan 6, and Emporia 88.

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City College Schedule Sports Card

A fragment shows upcoming athletic events including football and basketball matchups, venues at Santa Auditorium and Legion Hall, with teams such as CLA and Bin Dingo Navy listed. Other mentions include Ch Cre Archie and Cal Valley, plus a Venus-Daftie Southwest and a tennis pairing and voting note. The text is fragmented but indicates a busy weekend calendar across multiple sports.

Thail City’ College Daetfie Chatonion Nips Calienta Ginny

Undefined Sports Broadcast Schedule Surfaces In OCR

Fragmented schedule notes show radio and TV listings for multiple games. Mentions include Yankees versus Athletics, Padres at San Diego, and Tennessee championship action with team names and times obscured by OCR errors. The text lacks clear structure and full event details.

Acorns Clinch Playoff Push With Victory Run

The Oakland Acorns need one more win to seal the Governor's Cup playoff berth after sweeping San Francisco 4 5 and 8 7 in a doubleheader. The best-of-five series resumes Sunday in San Francisco as Oak attempt to close out.

Oakland Oakland Acorns San Francisco Oaks Radford Ain Pracrard Gy Tiesiera Barperter Bron Melton Westlake

Pasadena Rally Stalls Rivers In 14-7 JC Football Victory

Pasadena City College barely defeated Rivers JC 14-7 before 4 208 fans at the Rose Bowl. Halfback Thomas Robert Reese scored both Pasadena touchdowns as Yon Davis Billy J Smith and Dale Miller contributed key plays. Ventura beat Santa Monica 19-6 and Santa Monica QB Glenn Karmon sustained a head injury likely ending his season.

Pasadena City College Rivers Thomas Robert Reese Pasadena Yon Davis Billy J. Smith Dale Miller Ventura Santa Monica C Glenn Karmon Santa Monica Reeve Gfail Fh Harmon Boats Seti

Meadowlark Club Women’s Tourney At Meadowlark Meet

Dane Chamberlin leads Meadowlark Women’s Club event with mixed results and notable scores. Recreation Park Women’s Club dominates with five of six top places, while intra club play highlights J Thorntons eagles and Jane Lange birdies.

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Major League Boxes Teague TEL American League

A cluttered box score style recaps various players and innings from a baseball game. Mentions include Wertz, Avila, Belanont, and Detroit lineup with outfielders, pitchers, and substitutions. The text lists hits, errors, runners left on base, and period details from the game, including LOB counts and line scores for multiple teams.

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