Long Beach Table Tennis Champs Set for Oct 9-10 at Poly Gym
The third annual Long Beach City Table Tennis Championships will be held October 9 and 10 at Poly Gym. Event director Carl Bartlett announced the California Table Tennis Association sanctioned meet expected to draw top players from Los Angeles and surrounding areas. Defending champion Frank Nemes of Los Angeles will compete alongside notable entrants including Jane Little of Long Beach and John Hanna in mixed doubles, with other contenders aiming to challenge the Nemes-Hanna-Little group. Junior events begin at 1 p.m. Saturday with finals starting at 7 p.m. Sunday.
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PRI Ne Telegram
Poly Gym
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California
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Miss Little
John Hanna
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Nemes
Nate
Los Angeles
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Abbott Nelson
Pasadena
Tiny Moss
Christian Slel
Bob
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Ary Reilly
Betty Hicks
Buncay
O . Clyde Hudson
Meadowlark
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Virginia Counkry
Andies
Southern California
Scotty Chisholm Fund
Mosquera Club
North Road
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Das & Perloly
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Marine League Eleven Open Drills Tomorrow
Football aspirants from the four Marine League schools resume training tomorrow after a weeks idle due to LA City Schools rules. Equipment was released last Thursday and conditioning began Friday. All four teams have practice games slated for Friday October 8 with LA Jordan visiting Banning.
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Marine League
Los Angeles
C. 1 F. Propa
Bill Lopez
L. A. Jordan
Canoga Park
Gardena
Narbonne Niays
University High
San Pedito
Bamitten
aNane Fehadule Ing
Remaion Eaildin Vnigat Sin Uatbonnt
Gtu Midhanne
BAR Tadeo
Gare Aten
Bannits
Dag
Edro
Benteng Wen Iebirayns
Narbonne
Hansing
Metin Fadeo
Bar
Nardnane
Hannlie
Oaks Triumph on Combs Home Run Sparks Coast League Win
In Oakland on September 18 Mer ril Combs hit his eighth inning homer to lift the Oakland Acorns to an 3 1 victory over the San Joe Padres. The decisive rally followed a 1-1 tie as Combs drove in two runs while Martin scored another on a groundout.
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Merril Combs
Oakland Acorns
San Jone Padres
Mersty Martin
Sookie Avarchd
Les Rsella
Innial
En Dirge
Catelent
Sprinters Run Today at Agua Caliente
Agua Caliente Mexico hosts Sunday racing as the fall season shifts north with a day program led by the Independencia de Mexico handicap run over x furlongs. Notable entries include Housa tonic English Vicar and Pretty Mary.
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Mex
California
Caliente
Southland
Independencia de Mexico
Housa
Tonic
English Vicar
Pretty’ Mary
Neveau Heads New Boosters Board For 1946 49
Ray Neveau elected president of the New Boosters for 1946 49 replacing Cal Strong who completed the group’s first year. The board includes vice presidents Don Davis William Nicolaus and Dr Walter Mattocks secretary treasurer James Heartwell and others such as A Milton Fish Captain Charles Hunt Clarence Layden and more. The first board meeting is Sept 22 at Neveau home and Athlete of the Month committee is appointed headed by Oscar Walter with Long Beach school representatives and sports staff from the Press Telegram and Independent.
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Raymond O. Neveau
Cal Strong
Neveau
Poly High
University of Oregon
Bob Leebrick
Harry Lee
Toby Wick
Don Davis
William E. Nicolaus
Walter E. Mattocks
James C. Heartwell
A. Milton Fish
Charles B. Hunt
Clarence J. Layden
Lauren Proctor
Les Z. Stucker
Emmett M. Sullivan
John T. Webb
Oscar H. Woltey
Gorgeous George Grabs Mat Spotlight This Week
Gorgeous George headlines a busy wrestling card with his valet Jeffery Jeltriss as he faces the masked Golden Terror at Wilmington Bowl. Sandor Szabo and the Dusch brothers back the main event with a slate of supporting bouts including Sammy Menacker, Vic Holbrook, Tug Carlson, and Wee Willie Davis in a county wide mat showcase.
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Gorgeous
Jeffrey Jeltriss
Golden
Wilmington Bowl
Sandor Szabo
Lone
Dusch Brothers
Ahln
George
Manoole
Lord Blears
Jana
Sammy Menacker
Rubin
Black Panther
Tug Carlson
Vic Holbrook
Wee Willie Davis
Szabo
Stetson
Golden Terror
Terry McGinnis
Billings Captures Autumn Handicap at Hawthorne
Biings blaze-faced colt racing for Ralph W Mellwash of Chicago routed 20 rivals in the Autumn Handicap at Hawthorne racing 22 960 to win. Norman W Church's May Reward nipped Delegate for second money in the 17 4 shot. The stakes were worth 15 700 to the winner, boosting Billings earnings to 60 250.
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Chicago
Biings
Ralph W. Mellwash
Hawthorne
Norman W. Church
Woolford Farms
Kerr Wins National Skeet Championships
Beverly Hills shooter Alex Kerr took the high overall title at the national skeet championships in Las Vegas with 489 of 500. Texas rival Grant Iiseng and Frostie from San Antonio tied for second with 488, while twenty four shooters tied for first with a perfect 100 in the all gauge handicap.
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Alex Kerr
Beverly Hills
Calif
Pas- Grant Iiseng
Haugtonn
Texas
Frostie
San Antonio
Oilers Loom as Big Power in Sunset Race
Huntington Beach notes the Oilers poised as favorites in the Sunset League race. Coach Yerle Cowling oversees a 45-man squad with Don Webster leading a deep backfield and several first string linemen aiming for key spots.
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Huntington
Besch High
Renee
Yerle Cowling
Monteller
Achedulg
Pollard to debut as Loyola meets St Mary's Gaels in Rowe Bowl
Loyola University faces St Mary's College in a 1946 Rowe Bowl at Pasadena's Arroyo Seco. Pollard, Loyola's famed 1946 star, begins at left half while co captain Win ships and Musacco provide power as the Gaels seek an upset after a 57 7 win over Playa del Rey.
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Bill Sargent
Joe Verducci
St. Mary's College
Bro
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Rrhambra
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Br. Anthony
Ernie Cheatham
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St Mary's
Playa del Rey
Moraga
Gaels
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Cres
Ollard
Flash
Sargent
Bob Winships
Letterman
Musacco
Paul King
Long Leach
Cheatham
Soph
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St. Mary's
Herman Wedemeyer
Charles
Spike) Cordetto
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Trojan
Verducci
San Francisco Prep
Dick" Jarvis
Jarvis
Aine Pss
Bove le Modeshan
Ig Ballcabet
Pasquale LG
Srawn
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Bergamo Ual
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Sharin
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Guarin Alker
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Center Field Becomes Problem Spot for Chisox
Chicago notes center field has been unstable with three different players filling the job in recent games. Pat Seerey started in Wednesday’s 17 to 10 win over Boston before leaving with elbow chips. Herb Adams, a Hot Springs import, started last night and injured his right thumb. Adams was sent to Mercy Hospital for x rays, leaving Taft Wright and Ralph Hodgin to shift into center as Cass Michaels moved there. Previously Dave Pulley, the regular, fractured his back in a collision with Bobby Doerr in Boston.
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Chicago White Sox
Pat Seerey
Boston
Herb Adams
Hot Springs
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Hankieski
Philadelphia
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Mercy’ Hospital
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Wright
Ralph Hodgin
Lyons
Cass
Michaels
Dave Pulley
Bobby ‘Doerr
Red Sox
Hoag to Pilot St. Petersburg Nine in opening clash
Myril Hoag, former American League outfielder, appointed to coach St. Petersburg Saints in a Florida game against Parkland, as Pacific Lutheran defeats St. Olaf 14 to 6. Hoag succeeds Louwey amid the season’s early moves, with key plays noted from Gene Strandness and Bill McKanna.
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St. Petersburg
Northfield
Minn
Pacific Lutheran College
St. Olaf College
Fla
Gainesville
Cure Gee
Texas
Tan Re
Jack Guyot
Gene Strandness
Bill McKanna
Brock
McKanne
McKenna
Nalneer
Busy Race Card Due This Week
The International Racing Association schedules action at El Monte Speedway with two 25 lap main events and 2 p m qualifying trials. Culver City Speedway dark Tuesday. Gardena roadster show to feature Bart Lerner and others. Standouts including Joe Garsen, Duke Nalon, Demp Rey Wilson and Jack McGrath race at Carrell Speedway with a 30 lap main event. Motorcycle races headline Friday at Lincoln Park Stadium followed by Triple A car action Saturday at Carrell and SN Speedway.
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Archie Tipton
Bud van Maanen
Dick Vineyard
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Four Mile Speed Oval
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Lincoln Park Stadium
Dons Tackle Bay Eleven Ahead of Kezar Test
San Francisco September 18 The Los Angeles Dons meet the unbeaten San Francisco 49ers at Kezar Stadium as coach Jimmy Phelan brings a depleted lineup. Odds favored the 49ers to extend their conference lead while three Dons: Knox Ramsey Len Ford and Harman Wedemeyer return to the lineup after missing the August exhibition.
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Len Ford
Harman Wedemeyer
St. Mary's
Roseville Franchise Meant to Reach Eugene League Match
A fragmented report notes Roseville franchise officials aiming to reach Eugene for a league transfer. Details are incomplete but indicate efforts to complete a move within the season and secure governing approval.
Ruttman to Start Favorite at Huntington Beach Speedway
Roy Ruttman of Ontario is set as the favorite in the Huntington Beach eight event program. Qualifying begins at 1 p.m. with main action at 2:30 p.m. The field includes Andy Linden Jack McGrath Manuel Ayulo Don Prellant Jim Rigsby and others in a 100 day stock car vase style lineup.
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Ontario
Huntington Beach Speedway
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Sen Bernardin
Glimore Sladash
Diung
Tron
Isa Fa
Junett
Tojstarts
Rutiman
Darrell Speedway
Andy Linden
Jack McGrath
Manuel Ayulo
Don Preelant
Dim
Avon
Davies
Jim Rigsby
South Course Change May Be Solution
AHEY may have found no solution to the Recreation Park South Course problem but a weekend test suggests progress. The redesign cuts four fairways to two while preserving the course’s trickiness, with No 1 tee moved to a short 50 yard pitch to the old No 2 green and four par into No 3.
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Recreation Park
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Dubb
No. L
Suicide Hollow
157
Hou'se
Recreation’ Park
Rockets to Meet Service Nine at Recreation Park
The Torrance Rockets host Burke's Service of Los Angeles at Recreation Park today aiming to rebound after a 5 game win streak and a setback Sunday. Expected starters include Bus Bach tale, Capfinger, Paine, White, White, Henderson, Crutchfield, Red Meais, Caplinger, Prince, Brammer, Powers, Johnson and more with outfield help from Worder.
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Torrance
Recreation Park
Astro Burke
Los Angeles
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Southland
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Sipura
Aihough
Burke
Rales Ag & Rough
Froy
Rocketa
Bus Bach Tale
Bol Capfinger
Bild Paine
Sian White
Kenny White
Bob Henderson
Fea Wil
Band Alleys
Oy Hase
Bil Crutchfield
Secondi Red Meais
Bat Prince
Dirind
Pete Don Bram
Slab Duel at Park Tonight Headlines Open Champs Card
Vi gil ones, Toca fireman, Lyle Marse headline two clubs in a California Open softening championship night at Park Avenue Field Whittier Garden Gro. The event seeds winners bracket finals next Saturday as teams vie for a key spot. First game starts at 2 30 featuring Paramount Chevrolet with top players in a two round bracket.
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Toca
Lyle Marse
Naito Niehall Association
Modes'n Chevrolet
Whittier
Garden Gro
Jasor Saile
Firat Gang
Paramount Chevrolet
Benefit Boxing Show Promises Return of Freddla Negrete
Promoters plan a Friday night boxing card headlined by Freddla Negrete, a top lightweight from the harbor area, in a charity event hosted by the Wilmington Ban on behalf of the Pedro Junior Chamber of Commerce to aid Cabrillo Beach facilities. Opponent to be announced with a full undercard featuring Joe Who, Tarver, Beale, Mo Fierro, Leonard Geiman, Rob Robinson, Vic Ronse, George Kacquet and Charing Marlonea.
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Har Hor
Wilmington
Pedro Junior Chamber of Commerce
Cabrillo Beach
Negrete
Ro! Robinson
Long
Vic Ronse
Geoxy Kacquet
Charing Marlonea
Perirenten Wins A A Bat Crown In Tight Finish
The report notes a high batting average by Perirenten and rivals from Toledo Helder and St. Browne. McQuillen and Kanade City’s AL Reson figure among top finishers with strong showings in the final surge. Seth Plemin and Rasher are listed among notable competitors in this Chicago event.
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Rod
Untidy OCR Summary of Local Results
Fragmentary text notes winners and placements in class B and G divisions with several garbled names and place hints. It mentions Tina, May, Nor, Indies, Chet, Monales, Abbaduakn, and Fabweathax in a confused sports result context.
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