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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1955

Page

13

Upset chatter and early bets swirl in football and horse racing

A sprawling clip surveys UCLA’s 7-0 upset by Maryland with veteran remarks on Bob Davenport’s slim All-America case. It also catalogs college football results, picks, and a Bay Meadows note about early World Series betting, plus CIF recruitment chatter and USC prep moves.

Bob Davenport UCLA Maryland Calif Columbia South Carolina Red Sancers Davenport Dick Bielski

Local Bee Elevens Triumph Over Torrance in League Tilt

Wilson High’s Bee footballers defeated Torrance 27-7 in a Coast League clash. Key plays included a 73 yard punt return and multiple scorers from Wilson, with Torrance rallying late but blocked punts and penalties hampering their comeback.

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Bruins Face Torrance In Practice Showdown At Pier

Wilson High football hosts Torrance High in a pre season test at Stephens Pier. Bruins recently beat Jordan 7 0 and Poly 14 0 in Milk Bowl games. Key players include QB Johan Benson 6 4 and backs Jerry McMillan Dick Main with Dave Floyd in the backfield. Wilson’s frontline features Frank Lawler Bill Muse Rod Griffith and Dick Duty on defense.

Wilson High Tom Kinkade Torrance High Stephens Pier Bruins Wilson Jordan Poly Johan Benson Jerry McMillan Dick Main Chuck Leonard Benson Dave Floyd Frank Lawler Bill Muse Rod Griffith Dick Duty

La Habra Boxer Velasquez Wins Olympic Bout at 18

Los Angeles report says Juliant Velasquez, 18, fought his 15th pro bout in a 10 round win at Olympic Auditorium. He outpointed veteran Fabela Chavez as fans watched Thursday night action.

Los Angeles WPI Juliant Velasquez Fabela Chavez Olympic Auditorium Velasquez la Habre

Panther Grid Underdogs in Home Opener Tonight

Jordan Highs Panthers debut on their home field tonight facing Fontana eleven. Magee will start at quarterback with Wheeler Blanchard and Standoff in backfield. Key linemen Fletcher Maris Lauer Spavenport Coldwell Morris Reno will start. Jacoby out with sprained ankle.

Panther Fontana Jordan High Panthers Bob Parke Mike Magee Jordan Roland Boyd Dick Jacoby Marvy Wheeler Roy Blanchard Ray Magee Jerry Fletcher Pete Maris Buzz Lauer Ed Spavenport Bill Coldwell Norman Morris Ted Reno

Poly Hosts Ventura in Football Clash At Veterans Stadium

Ventura High enters as a top CIF contender and brings star quarterback B Estarino. Poly High counters with coach Doc Cure and a veteran line led by Bill Spears at center and Terry Jagerson at quarterback. kickoff set for tonight amid hopes of an upset.

Ventura High CIF Poly! High Veterans Stadium Poly Doc Cure Jordan High Bee Ventura B. Estarino Frankie Albert Santa Barbara Bob Brooks Poly Tonight Jim Hanna Alan Roebuck Jon Reniff Steve Smith Bob Ishii Tom DeLong Bill Spears Terry Jagerson Terry Barnett Jim von Eps John O'Dowd

Saints Seek Second Nonleague Win Over Bell Gardens

St Anthony's High football, led by coach Leo Haggerty, eyes a second nonleague win on Bell Gardens' home field at 8 pm. The Saints opened with a 6 0 victory over CIF champion Centennial and aim to unveil more of their offense tonight. Receiver QBs Roland Osgood and Wank Manzo bring aerial experience to complement strong passing.

Leo Hagegertys St. Anthony’s Bell Gardens High Saints Centennial Haggerty Taj Southland Roland Osgood Wank |Manzo

Indians Burn World Series Tickets In Cleveland Fire

The Cleveland Indians burned the World Series tickets printed just in case in the city incinerator. Byron Smith, ticket chief, served as the club's official representative at the somber event.

Tribe Burns Ducats Cleveland Cleveland Indians Byron Smith The Indians

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