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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1948

Page

39

Dons Dominate Yankees as Dobbs Runs Wild in Coliseum

Glenn Dobbs sparked the Los Angeles Dons to a 20-10 victory over the New York Yankees at Memorial Coliseum before 35,655. He threw for 262 yards, rushed 33 yards for a score, and delivered a late 33 yard TD run after a 70 yard drive, while Billy Aguirre added two extra points and Ford caught key passes. The Yankees led 10-0 early as Harvey Johnson connected a 44 yard field goal and Pete Johnson scored on a TD, but the Dons roared back in the final period to prevail.

Lenn Dobbs Memorial Coliseum Tulsa Tornado New York Yankees Tim Wmntil Thaca Masel Cfew OY ASSL Sessee Utes Dobbs Don Los Angeles Tulson Billy Reinhard Joe Aguirre Aguirre Yankee St. Mary’s Ben Agajanian Reinhard Billy Sanders Mr. Dobbs Gentry Kimbrough Glenn Len Ford Ford Dons Yankees New York Phelan Walt Clay Young, Sanders, Casey and Co Ee Ford Bob Reinhard Audette Per- Totti Johnson Smith Levy Ramsey Frankowski Lolotai Rockwell Nelson Brown Flagerman Masini Wedemeyer Agajanian Heap Mitchell Sexton Graham Bill Reinhard Minkees Russell Schnellbacher Balatti van Davis Cleaes Welumeleter Chambers

American Sgeeaa Vinal Play Costs Ten Nights

A fragment hints at a St Paul event leading a column, mentioning play costs and nine or ten nights of engagement. Remaining readable words suggest a local performance or venue listing with names and dates.

St. Paul Colum

Ashton Shifts Excelsior Backs for Aerial Power

Coach Bob Ashton prepares the Excelsior Pilot eleven for a Pasadena tilt at 3 p.m. after a 7-2 win over Burbank. Don Wall moves to quarterback, Rumell to fullback, with Ludington and Threadgill as key passers. Line changes include Johnson for Langford. ends Fennery Howard. backs Ludington Threadgill. First Pacific League game vs Long Beach Wilson on Oct. 9.

Bob Ashton Excelsior Union High School Pasadena High Pasadena Burbank Bulldogs Ashton Burbank Don Wall Bob Rumell Earl Ludington Orville Threadgill Johnson Stan Langford Fennery Howard Rex Britten Champlin Francis Excelsior Long Beach Wilson High School

Harness Races First and Third Run Close

Race results from a harness meet in which First Race shows Phillip Mascalesty winning at 2.90 with Time 2 12 4/5 and General D sixth. Second race lists Me Mites taking 3.90 with Time 2.08 3/5. Third Race highlights Lucille Star at 4.90 with Mr Lacey and Gan Gray Star in close finish. Scratches include Visalia Mac Deerwood Cricket Santa Yen Worthy Lomita Queen and Frank Primrose.

Ebonita Dutton Phillip Mascalesty Brewer General D Arthur Landucci Johnny van Leaf Guave Jim Perkins Gay Leat Omona Scratches Alte Me Mites Grossman Lee Eaesdiedacilibiangmeennevien Perk Maxey Robbie Bunter Maria Axworthy Spencemac Visalia Mac Deerwood Cricket Lucille Star Hellen Davis Mr. Lacey Hanson Atime Ae

Races Report From A Race Track Meet

A detailed summary of the seventh race meeting with results across seven races. It lists horses, jockeys, times, payouts, and scratches along with an unofficial mutuel pool of four hundred eighty six thousand nine hundred forty six dollars. The card names Bast Mariona Klamoya and Gordon Miller among others with varying finishes and odds.

Becker Aylor Seth Sead Adapidelens Miller Ey Zufe Rae Fields Nensons Devil Gala Sue Paco Alec Eo H. ‘Nothead Oopa R. Zufelt Harney Eae Lalai At Sees Peay Uae

Vacations, Drums, and a 503 1 2 Pound Broadbill Swordfish

A vacation in California yields five days at General Grant Grove and Sequoia with plentiful slides but poor fishing and a severe cold. Highlights include Charles Hopton and George Pillsbury Jr. catching a 503 1 2 pound broadbill swordfish near Catalina Island, a near-record for sport tackle, though disqualified after harness failure. The Sportsman's Club and Rod and Gun Club fishing contest ends with the Rod and Gun Club victorious and a venison dinner.

General Grant Grove Kings River Canyon Sequoia Don New York American Airlines Benny Goodman Charles Hopton George Pillsbury Jr Southern California Tuna Club Catalina Island Hopton Pillsbury Avalon Catalina Tuna Club Hopson Barney Tillotson Matt Walsh Pacific Water Taxi Landing Barney Arch Ness Sportsman’s Club Rod and Gun Club

All-star Ring Show Carded at Wilmington Bowl

Amateur boxing card at the Wilmington Bowl features Freddie Negrete of Wilmington versus Willie Crawford of Los Angeles as headlining main event. Promoter Joe Craig assembles harbor area favorites and rivals from Los Angeles Bakersfield Pasadena and San Bernardino with weigh in set for tomorrow night at 8 30 p m.

Freddie Negrete Wilmington Willie Crawford Los Angeles Boy Scout Cabrillo Beach Joe Craig Harbor Area Bakersfield Pasadena San Bernardino Phoenix Fierro Vic Ponce San Pedro Leonard Getman South Gate Ray Acosta Texas Jack Robbie) Roberson Long Beach

Even If You Are Rich Press Telegram Ad Offer

Advertisement promotes the Press Telegram service promising riches through ads and urges readers to call a listed phone number 1 6 9066 to sell rent and meet various needs.

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Bulldogs Head to Hawaii for Warrior Tilt in Honolulu

Long Beach and Honolulu clash in Pacific Coast League opener at Municipal Stadium. Bulldogs depart Oct. 11 for Hawaii by plane and arrive next morning with 23 man squad under Coach Fred Erdhaus. First home game listed against Hollywood Bears on Oct. 17 at Wilson High.

Long Beach Honolulu Municipal Bulldogs Hollywood Bears Wilson High Bulldog Paul Salata Ezzret Anderson Ccs George Toombs Jim Ed Merkel Don Capp Willie Spring Hank Ennen Stan Smith Chi Mills Don Avery Frank Thorpe Dick Horn Virg Anglin Ben Reiges John Machado Leo Cantor Bill Mar al Izmarian Johnny Johnson Feene Aikens Johnny Rossetto Aon Long Beach Bulldogs Hawaii Honolulu Warriors Municipal Stadium Fred Erdhaus Pan American Airways Mines Field Inglewood

Reno Takes Playoff Lead In Sunset League Finals

Reno used a 13 run attack to beat Las Vegas 13 to 9, taking a two to one series lead in the Sunset League final. Tom Lloyd and Bill Rogers homered as Reno pounded out 12 hits and chased four Las Vegas pitchers. The series moves to three of five with Reno needing one win.

United Press Reno Las Vegas Wranglers Silver Sox Tom Lloyd Bill Rogers

Pete Stathis to See World Series as Connie Mack Guest

Pete Stathis of Long Beach heads east to join Connie Mack in attending the World Series. The retired restaurateur, without a ticket, will travel with Mack’s party to Boston for the opener, having watched multiple Series since 1915 and 1942. He predicts Braves talent, faces Cleveland’s Bob Lemon in the mix.

Stathis Pomona Ave Long Beach Pete Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Boston Cleveland Quaker City Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Phillies New York Yankees Red Ruffing Billy Southworth Cardinals Ruffing Redbirds Bob Lemon Braves Pop Lemon Pete Stathis

Elkins to Join Pirates After Breakout Season

Preston Elkins, product of St Anthony's High and Albany of the Eastern League, will move up to the Pittsburgh Pirates next year. A right handed hurler and switch hitter, he began with the Brooklyn Dodgers, then starred in Class A before a contract purchase by Albany. 25 years old, 6 feet tall, 185 pounds, a World War II veteran, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph L Harris.

Preston Elkins St. Anthony’s American Legion Albany Pittsburgh Pirates Elkins Brooklyn Dodgers Pirates Bob Hughes Legion Branch Rickey Ralph L. Harris Peterson St

Fights Last Night By Associated Press

In Chicago Anton Randik defeated George Horne by decision in a 10 round bout. In Oakland John Davis outpointed Benny Walker in ten rounds. In Miami Al Hersh beat Sammy Secreet on points. In Denver Eddie Marotta won a decision over Corky Gonzales in ten rounds.

Chicago Anton Randik Estonia George Sonny) Horne Niles Ohio Oakland Calif John L._ Davis Richmond Benny Walker Miami Fla al Hersh New York Sammy Secreet Pittsburgh Denver Eddie Marotta Cleveland Corky Gonzales

Trainer Fights Racing Charges

Los Angeles reports trainer Jack Engle suspended by the California Horse Racing Board for one year on doping charges. He filed suit to restore his trainer’s license and seek $7392 in damages, asserting his innocence.

Los Angeles Jack Engle California Horse Racing Board

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