Russians Scorn U S Cagers In China Russia Finals
A Reuters dispatch reports Soviet and Chinese interest in U S basketball during the 1947 tourney. Russians mock U S tall players while filming every move, and China studies American play with questions about seven footers. Mr Young defends his team as he concedes a prior loss to Russia.
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Islight
Olympic Diving and Backstroke Titles Highlight Final Days
United States athletes pushed Russia's lead on the penultimate day as Sammy Lee won the high diving crown and Yoshinbu Oyakawa claimed the 100 meter backstroke title. Jack McCormack of California finished fourth in diving as Oyakawa set an Olympic record of 15.4 seconds for the backstroke. The Hungarian women posted a world record in the 400 meter relay heats, shaping a dramatic final day with 19 boxing finals to come.
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Bowman Loses as Oaks Beat Beating 4-1 at Wrigley Field
In a Pacific Coast League game at Wrigley Field Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Oaks 4 to 1. Tor Howard Bowmen pitched well into the eighth before three hits and three runs broke through. Usher homered for LA and Chandler hit a long double for Oakland while Noblin and Gilbert figures highlighted the late rally.
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Coast League Seals Triumph Over Stars Again
The San Francisco Seals defeated the Hollywood Stars B-0 in a third straight win as Clough pitched a complete game. Manager Tom Heath’s club improved to nine wins in 17 games, drawing the era’s largest crowd of the series at 959. Portland and San Diego also posted wins as the circuit pursued Hollywood’s lead with Sacramento and Seattle further back.
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Sit Down Stretch No Help in PCL
Los Angeles based Pacific Coast League statisticians find seventh inning rarely decides games with only 47 wins in seven frames as of July. San Diego led opening frame wins with 17, Hollywood and Seattle nine each, while the fourth inning produced the most game wins at 64. Oakland and Portland were strongest in the eighth with nine wins apiece. 36 late game finishes and 49 over the normal limit round out the quirky findings.
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Fishin Fool column reports mixed catches and tips
Ribh Stevens chronicles a busy fishing week with multiple anglers landing rockfish, bass and keeper size fish from shore and boats. notes mention locals, near Martinez and Benicia, warning about shared rods and crowding. Weather highlights Sierra heat and brief storms yet steady angling with lures, baits, and boats at Dowrelies and Sea Fox.
Calumet Ponies Race at Del Mar Meet Highlights Brief Winners
Calumet ponies and entries like ixie Lad and Ritzy run in the s4fit Paint Loma and other races at Del Mar. Lexington star Kya stanle wins eight stakes across Ballywood Park meets, including the Westernie:r and Gold Cup. Calumet’s Chaniel and Clark-Taylor pair Southharlington and Stitch attract bets. My Chief wins a Muntington Bench allowance race for three-year-olds.
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Hayward Golf Club Names New Officers
Hayward Alex Stewart was elected president of the Hayward Golf Club at a meeting last night at the Spanish Hall. Joe McGlinchey was voted new vice president and Hob Van Patten will be secretary. Charles Long will be treasurer. Directors named were Stan Pachenco Pete Sanchez Marlin Hailey Bob Campbell and Lady Delgada. The club’s next tournament is a best ball event. The big Hayward City Championship is about a month away.
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Pete Sanchez
Marlin Haiey
Bob Campbell
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Phoenix Team Buys Tucson to Continue Season
The Phoenix baseball club of the Arizona Texas League secured funding from the 100 Club by option to operate the team for the remainder of the season, after directors granted the option yesterday. The move saves the club from oblivion and keeps the Phoenix franchise active.
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Fort Ord Seeks Semi Pro Title in Playoff Thriller
Atwater Fort Ord Warriors edge Santa Maria Indians 4 1 in game two of the 1894 California Blaze semi pro series. Marasco drives in two, Perez flies out with bases loaded in the 9th to seal a five game win streak.
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1952 Olympic standings begin with varied nation marks
The 1952 Olympic point standings open with the United States leading unclear margins while Hungary Norway Sweden Finland Denmark Germany and Czechoslovakia post scattered scores. Turkey Great Britain Switzerland and others show mixed results as events start.
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Championship marks set as capstone meets USA Russia Hungary shine
American swimmers dominate trials with 184.26 points leading, Russia 58 percent paint lead-123 percent 4. Hungary wins relay as Haase and Capilla chase records. Bowen Stassforth advances in breaststroke finals while Gerald Holan and Nitzkowski post near times. Davies of Australia tops finals pace. Paula Myers leads women’s springboard with 91.25, Kawamoto and Muelenkamp reach 400 free final amid strong U S showing.
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Teen golf teens duel for final berth in Western amateur
In Los Angeles the Western women's amateur golf championship features two teenagers Herridge Lang and Pat Lesser chasing the title. Lesser battles Mary Ann Nowney while Lang faces Folly Riley as 18 holes determine semifinals amid youth versus experience.
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Mayer One to Get At Tam O'Shanter
Mayer, a 21 year old from St. Petersburg Florida, shot seven under par on the Tam O'Shanter GUIS yard course to lead the All American open after 18 holes. He sits one stroke ahead of PGA champion Joe Turnesa of Briardt and poised for the midway cut as 44 of 129 pros are under par.
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Coast Deer Season Opens Amid Tight New Rules
Coast hunting season begins in a week under a new set of gun laws aimed at protecting lives and property. The Fish and Game commission may revoke licenses for killing or harming a person while hunting, and hunting while intoxicated or firing near occupied buildings is prohibited. Weather may affect deer movement, while 50 shows of Plumas National Forest will close to California hunters to support a military training area.
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Hunters Chance To Sight Rifles At Public Sheet
Hayward Areshunt will get a chance to fight in shell rifles one week before the season opens. The Tenex Rifle club sponsors an all day public sheet for hunters and sportsmen at the Tenex range five miles south of Hayward on Hates highway. Three large targets will be available for sighting in practice. Prizes and bacon will be awarded to winners of the run along deer relays.
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Bobby Shantz Seals 19th Win As A’s Surge
The Philadelphia Athletics push their playoff bid with a 3 2 victory at Detroit and a double sweep. Bobby Shantz earned his 19th win aided by a six hit effort from Alex Wellner and key two run moments including a seventh inning single by Allie Clark. The win narrows the gap to the Yankees while other league games shuffle standings.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Ambiguities in Early League Text
Fragmented standings show Pacific Coast League teams such as San Francisco and San Diego tied or leading with unclear records. Several lines mention Oakland Portland Seattle Sacramento and Hollywood with scattered scores and player names, but many items are garbled. The page also lists upcoming games including matchups in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento with incomplete results.
Wife of Browns catcher killed in crash near Gunnison
In Gunnison Colorado the wife of J W Postel 4 Lewis Browns catcher and her father died in a car crash on U S 50 near Parle. A 65 pence player signed by the Chicano White Sox was reportedly involved in the Western league trade that sent Porter and others south. Porter’s father in law Walif Singleton was driving back to California for reassignment. Also reports of a 3 round boxing decision in VanClover.
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