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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1955

Page

6

Rivals Turn Friends Scout Varsity Clash in Santa Ana

In Santa Ana's Municipal Bowl Buck Andreasen of Long Beach City College and Stan Pavko of Modesto Jaysee gather Friday night to scout the Dons and Jaysee squads. Their longtime Idaho roots shaped a bond as rivals and later colleagues now plotting California game plans.

Santa Ana Grant Buck) Andreasen Viking Long Beach City College Stan Pavko Modesto Jaysee Buck Stan Vikes Dons Pirates San Francisco Lon Tepelr Joe Hicks Lone Beach Veterans Memorial Idaho Shoshone High Atvay Gooding Rick Ee High School Idaho U Titan State Tuck Pittsburgh Steelers Idaho Falls Yesteryear California Cal Idaha Mappy Waldarff Caderies

Rizzuto's Name Pops Up as Possible Cardinal Boss

Chicago rumor mill centers on Frank Lane after Grace Comiskey accepts his White Sox resignation. Lane, a savvy executive with 246 deals in seven Sox seasons, is linked to the St Louis Cardinals with possible managers Phil Rizzuto Fred Hutchinson or George Kell under consideration. Kell may head Baltimore as general manager Paull Richards focuses on other duties.

Sid Gillman Les Riehte Los Angeles Ram Richter Tom Boss San Francisco Rizzuto Cardinal Chicago Grace Comiskey Frank Line Chicago White Sox The Sox Prader Lane St. Lo Cardinals Pittsburch Pirates Detroit ‘Tigers Cardinals Phil Rizzuto New York Yankees Fred Hutchinson Detroit Tigers Seattle George Kell White Sox Kell Sted Baltimore Paull, Richards

Wilson Beefs Milk Bowl with 42-15 Victory over Poly

Wilson High dominated the Milk Bowl at Veterans Memorial Stadium drawing 11,373 fans. Wilson beat Poly 14-0 and Jordan 7-0 to clinch the title, while Beez coach Vince Rees saw Poly and Jordan finish scoreless in ties.

Wilson High Poly Jordan Veterans Memorial Stadium Wilson Vince Rees Bees Jordan Bees Panthers Mike Magee Veterans Stadium

Local College Football Scores From The West Coast

Football results show multiple close games across California Oregon and nearby areas. Bakersfield defeated Pasadena 36 to 6 while Santa Monica edged Ventura 27 25 and Whittier beat Barbara 21 to 7. Other results include San Francisco 12 Prero State 20 and Cal Apples 6 Eowall 0.

Gidensal Cong Bean State Oregon Francisco OC Santa Camin LACE Sta Monica Ventura Bakersfield Pasadena Preano State San Francisco Whittier Barbara CHL Enniblers Cal Apzies Sange State Eowall Deneer Drake Teleto Erro Colerice Stace Qoloragda Hawling Geen Kent Arnti Ste Emporla Sa Prier

Eagles and Giants open NFL season with 72 game slate

The National Football League begins its 36th season with an 8his game stand this weekend and a 72 game schedule through mid-December. Philadelphia is undefeated in six exhibitions while the Giants stand 2-4. Browns host Washington as new coaches Ray Richards Strader Gillman take charge of Cardinals 49ers and Rams games also start Sunday.

Philadelphia New York Giants Philadelpia Cleveland Browns Washington Detroit Lions Green Bay Chicago Bears Baltimore Los Angeles Rams San Francisco Ray Richards Cardinals Norman Red) Strader Sid Gillman University of Cincinnati Los Angeles

Wrestling Eastside Arena Mast Lindse 1, $200

The card lists wrestling events at Eastside Arena with entrants including Antupy Mitel and Morsethneine Callarr, noting prize money around $200. A separate tennis event for women is scheduled at Clock ther, with details sparse.

Holyrood Eastside Lindse Isdenk Slagum Callarr Woamen

Wacky Rams Open Season With Fanfare and New Coach Sid Yan

The Los Angeles Rams underscored their quirky reputation as they began the 1955 season under new head coach Sid Yan, promoted from Cincinnati. The club, famed for high scoring and volatile temperaments, renovated its staff and defense to bolster a prolific offense. Fans energized by a then-record home attendance of 61,059 per game eyed a dramatic season ahead.

Sid_G Yan University of Cincinnati Cleveland Paul Brown Sid Hamp Poo Butch Shaughnessy Norm van Brocktin Joe Deacon Dan Taner Tank Bob Boyd Tom Fears Brooklin Pool Itis Rams Ellena Gillman Colorado Thos Stars Reams San Francisco Forty-Niners Hve

Long Beach State Debuts in State Bowl Loss to Occidental

Long Beach State College, in its first football game, fell 21-6 to Occidental College on a Friday night. Trailing 21-0, the 49ers' lone score came late as QB John Timbrools connected with Harlow Richardson and Ron Wredell finished the drive with a plunge after a roughness penalty.

Long Beach State College Jack Kemp Occidental College 49Ers John Timbrools Harlow Richardson Richardson Osy Tigers

Local grid slate with mixed results and key drives

Scattered college football notes and upcoming games list includes Occidental and San Diego State, with Kemp connecting two TD passes and a 53-yard strike to Platt in a late period drive. Mentions several teams and venues, plus incomplete OCR fragments of player and play-by-play names.

Oty. Oxy Kemp Jimie Mora Occidental Jay Walt Williamson Platt Cli Ftax Oxy Lo B Heate Cay Geclental En Morassevoy Friedman Mudeten Raodhouse Convei

Ford Gets Series Call For Yankees In World Series

Whitey Ford was named the Yankees starter for the World Series opener at Yankee Stadium likely against Brooklyn ace Don Newcombe. Casey Stengel praised the team after clinching the pennant in Boston, with Byrne penciled for game two and others set for the Dodgers series. The manager conceded the Red Sox fought hard to the end in the 2-4 clincher.

Boston Whitey Ford New York Yankees Yankee Stadium Brooklyn Dan Newcombe Casey Stengel Ford Abhowse Fenway Park Tommy Byrne Bod Grim Don Larsen Bob Turley Ebbets Field Yankees Stengel del Webb Yankee Tiger Case Red Sox

Vinnie Smith Tops PCL Umpires of 1955

The Base Ball Writers' Association of the Pacific Coast League named Vinnie Smith of Sacramento the outstanding umpire for 1955. Smith, a former Pittsburgh catcher in his first year behind the plate, received seven of eight votes and will receive 2500 dollars from a soft drink sponsor for the honor.

San Baseball Writers’ Assn Pacific Coast League Today Vinnie Smith Sacramento Smith Pittsburgh

Line Scores from an American League First Game Summary

Partial line scores and home run details from New York and Baltimore games, with mentions of players Byrne Siufdivant Berra Nixon and White, plus National League notes for Philadelphia St Louis and Milwaukee including Mathews Crowe Spahn Levis.

New York Boston Beaton Larsen Ford Berta Nixon Wes White W Laren Hirrin Sostom Jenaen Ransmi Char A W. Shantz Consveera Plax L—Portovarrero Paar Gils Berle Chicago Secumil Baltimore Lopat Hirvison Fa Locke Smith Setienke Filegerald L—Loyus National Leages Philadelphia Gomes Kay Wilhelm Rath Letomen

Sports on Radio TV race reservations KHFC

Radio and TV listings present race reservations and schedule notes for KMFC KH, including football roundups. Program blocks show times around 6:30 and 7:30 p.m., with game previews and station identifiers.

KMFC Gables van Senscored Stanterd Bia KCOF Salea Ye. Tores

Arnett Sparks Trojans Past Oregon in 42 45 Shootout

USC star Jon Arnett rips Oregon for 28 points and four touchdowns as the Trojans overcome the Webfoots 45 42 at the Coliseum before 37 470 fans. Oregon’s Jack Morris and Tim Constratto supply early spark but Arnett’s fourth quarter 90 yard dash and key plays seal the win.

DUCKS Jack Morris Oregon Southern California Invaders Leon Clarke Trojans Tom Crabtree Lewis and Clark Jon Arnett Len Casanova Portland Arnett Iammett Atnett Dick James Ughts Tim Constratto Ernie Zampese Chuck Liembach Jim Shanley Ick Roberts Gorl Stered Rubke Oregonians Theh Contraite Lat Rovers Pues Revueny Toelmiack

Durocher to Manage Giants. Rigney Named Successor

Pi Len Durocher announced as manager of the New York Giants with Bill Rigney, 37, chosen as his successor. President Horace Stoneham said Durocher will not return to the Polo Grounds next year and Rigney will join from Minneapolis. Rigney has eight seasons with the Giants and leads the Millers. The club is tied with Rochester in the Little World Series as coaches Fitzsimmons and Franks resign.

NEW York Len Durother New York Giants Bill Rigney Horace Stoneham Durocher Polo Grounds Rigney Minneapolis American Assm Tigney Giants Millers

Yankees Rally to Narrow Deficit in Seventh Inning Victory

Friday notes recount a hectic seventh inning rally by the Yankees led by Gil McVonzaid as New York clinches a 1-2 victory to keep pennant hopes alive. Anunciated stars including Whitey Ford and JPR figure in the frame as the Sox fall short.

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