Publicity in Sports: The Farce and the Mile Race Comeback
Dwain Esper reviews how hype often exceeds merit in major sports events. He cites Army Notre Dame 1946, Cubs vs Yankees 1938, Louis vs Conn rematch, and a famed 1939 mile, noting Bannister and Landy’s 3:58.8 as a rare, superb showcase that redeemed public promotion.
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Cubs
Bronx Bombers
Tour Armes Q
Stan Hack
Billy Conn
Joe Louis
Conn
Molotov
Joe
Princeton
Glenn Cunningham
Sidney Wooderson
Cunningham
Wooderson
Chuck Fenske
Empire Stadium
Vancouver
British Columbia
Jokrogs
Australia
Roger Bani
England
Bannister
Landy
Van
United States
Canada
Sandy
Reading
Sole Rum
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Visalia Tops Winslow to Win Regional Babe Ruth Title
A youthful Visalia nine from California captured the Southwestern Regional Babe Ruth honors by rolling over Winslow Arizona 12 to 3. Yates and Fisher pitched with support from Phillips Par kal and Lacey Cooper. Visalia advances to the national finals in Washington DC.
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Lend Aalif
Visalia
Calif
Ftr
Washington, D.C
Winslow
Ariz
Yates
Fisher
Phillips
Parkal
Lacey
Cooper
McElhenny Stars As 49ers Romp Past Fort Ord 42 14
San Francisco 49ers, led by Jim McElhenny with three touchdowns, defeated Fort Ord 42 14 at Kezar Stadium before 19 789 fans. Y A Tit tle added two scores and John Henry Johnson gained 83 yards on 13 carries, while Ollie Matson and Floyd Sagely contributed as the squad showcased for the upcoming NFL exhibition against the New York Giants.
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Ce T
Buck) Shaw
Fort Ord
Silver Fox
Ger
Kezar Stadium
McElhenny
Y. A. Tittle
Tings
Mic
Elhenny
Gers
Los Angeles Rams
Ollie Matson
Shaw
Lon John Henry Johnson
St. Mary’s
Johnson
National Football League
Floyd Sagely
iSagely
Nick Feher
Big Nick
McEhenny
Jim Monaching
Fener
49Ers
New York Giants
Ft. Ord
Jim Powers
Ee Prem
Scoring Highlights From Fort Oldau Tilt With San Francisco
A fragmentary game summary lists players such as LE Henke Patchett and Tittle with San Francisco, noting first and second quarter passes and yardage. Several surnames appear in a bustling but unclear roster, with unclear periods and scattered plays including a 7:53 sequence and a late Lemmon-like pass.
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Henke
Patchett
Ut—Delavan
Biglen
Bordler
Biren
Halladay
Racantore C
Robison
San Francisco
LE Spit
AlaaneWwsy
Sagely
Avic
Walerain
Miles
Rh-Moelhenny
Monachine
Tidwell
Reynolds
PoPacty
Causa
Own
Sehanum
Fort Old San Francisco
TOT
McElhenny
Tittle
Monaraio
S. F
Ifrom Cason
Ads
Laterat
Powers
Soltadiyia
Barber, Babe Take Victories In All America
Jerry Barber wins the All American Open with a final round 277 for top prize as Babe Zaharias clinches a fifth women’s title despite a scoring hiccup. Littler finishes second with 278 and Hamson third at 279. Barber’s year earnings reach 14,887 while the world event teases a $150,000 payoff and exhibitions.
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Chicago
Tom O'Shanter
Jerry Barber
la Canada
Calif
Iricher
Barber
Gene Littler
San Diego Calif
Fetchamson
Australia
Babe Zaharias
Cho-O
Tittle
McElthenny
Matson
Hugh
Land
49ERS
Mclhenny
Feher
Seutting
Ft. Ord
Joe Arenas
Dave Mann
Billy Wilson
McElhenny
Powers
Rams rout Giants in exhibition opener at Portland
Van Brocklin led the Los Angeles Rams to a 30-7 exhibition victory over the New York Giants before 25,776 fans in Portland. The Rams scored in every period and stifled the Giants until the final two minutes when Chuck Conerly found Kyle Rote for the only Giants TD. Rote added the conversion.
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Portland
Ore
Los’ ‘Angeles Rams
New York Giants
Rams
Giants
Payirt
Chuck Conerly
Kyle Rote
Rote
Ramis
Rams Triumph Over Giants In High-Scoring Tilt
The Rams rolled to a 30 to 0 win over the Giants. Fullback Paul Younger scored from the 3 yard line, Tom Fears caught a 25 yard pass, and Dan Towler added a 72 yard TD. Los Angeles led 23 first downs to 15 and 506 rushing and passing yards to 262 for New York. touchdowns by Younger Fears Towler Hall Rote with Richter adding extra points and a field goal.
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Paul Younger
Normarocklin
Tom Fears
Dan Towler
Rams
Giants
Serior
LOS Angeles
New York
Younger
Fears
Towler
Hall
Rote
Richter
Indians Open Four-Game AL Lead as Yankees Falter
Cleveland strengthens near-record pace with seven wins in nine this month after beating Philadelphia 5-2 and extending its lead, while New York drops 10-8 to Detroit. Dodgers explode for 13 runs in eighth to pull within three games of the Giants. Yankees, White Sox, Braves, and other majors results noted.
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Fred Down
Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
New York Yankees
Indians
Yankees
Philadelphia
Athletics
Detroit Tigers
Chicago White Sox
New York
Chicago
Mark Ing
Bob Lemon
Art Houtteman
Tigers
Jim Delsing
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cincinnati Redlegs
Carl Erslane
Dodgers
New York Giants
Giants
Milwaukee Braves
Sixtit
Warren Spahn
Braves
Ed Mathews
Hank Aaron
Andy
Pafko
White Sox
Talians
Washington Senators
Boston Red Sox
Billy Hunter
Baltimore Orioles
Frank Sullivan
Robin Roberts
Herman Wehmeier
Philadelphia Phillies
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh Pirates
St. Louis Cardinals
Acorns Sweep Portland as Oakland Extends Win Streak
Oakland's nine game winning streak fuels a doubleheader sweep over Portland, 4-3 and 8-5, as Acorns beat the Rainiers and extend lead with two late rallies. Jerry Howerton, Jim Marshall, and Len Neal key hits pace the offense while Don Ferrarese and Allen Gettel split wins.
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Bob
Emeryville
Laws-Blamenfield
Oakland
Acorns
Seattle
Los Angeles
Don Ferrarese
Allen Gettel
Granny Gladstone
Hank Arft
Jim Marshall
Gene Hermanski
Len Neal
Dan Samford
Lee Milne
Red Adams
Tcarny
Bob Alexander
Oaks
Johnny Jorgensen
Bill Howerton
Jorsy
Dick Waibel
Russ Rose
Jorgensen
Marshell
Howerton
Milne
Portland
Chris van Cuyk
Ernie Broglio
Gettel
Bevas
RBI
Records Fall as AAU Swim Meet Closes in Indianapolis
Indianapois hosts a four day AAU meet that saw world and American records topple. North Carolina State won the men's title with 54 points, Walter Reed Hospital led the women with 89. Carolyn Green of Fort Lauderdale swept the 500, 1500 and 400 free events, setting American and AAA marks in 500 and tying a record earlier. Igeles Athletic Club claimed multiple diving crowns with 563.9 points, and Pat McCormick emerged as a triple winner for Las Vegas Aquatics.
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Indianapolis
India
North Carolina State
New Haven
Carolyn Green
Fort Lauderdale
Fle
Igeles Athletic Club
Pat McCormick
Las Ans
Bannister Victory Sparks Doubt Over Final Racing Years
England's Roger Bannister defeated John Landy in the Empire Games mile in Vancouver with a 3:58.8, signaling likely retirement from major track competition. Bannister plans to attend Berne European Games but may stop racing to focus on medicine and teaching. Landy, unable to compete in Europe, hinted at future events but acknowledged Bannister's lead and the end of an era.
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Roger Bannister
John Landy
W. D. Ba
Bannister
Landy
Vancouver
B. C
INS
England
Australia
Flash
Berne
Switzerland
St. Mary's Hospital
London
Sandy
Hej
Scotland
Barne
Bannister-Landy
Duke of Edinburgh
Queenlizabeth
Jim Peters
Britain
Baseball Scoreboard and League Results Mixed Volumes
Daily sports roundup covering Pacific Coast League standings and results for teams including Hollywood Sacramento Los Angeles Portland Oakland San Francisco San Diego Seattle and Sacramento. Highlights include last night results Hollywood 7-0 and multiple interleague scores across American and National Leagues with notes on series standings and upcoming games and matchups.
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Pacific
Hollywood
Sacramento
Oakland
Portland
San Francisco
San Diego
Pallyweet
Sacramento Angeles
Seals
Portal
Los ‘Angeles
Seattle
Cuand O
Los Angeles
Beattie
Stanspare
Sacrameto
Ea Day
Messehedia
piTevens
Tom
al Seale
Bragtard Ome Sei Qakland
Seatue
Jim Atkins
Diclikaw
Line
Donoso
Bradley Holds Jr. Golf Championship
Bradley of Los Angeles won the USGA Junior amateur title with a 2 and 1 victory over Allen Geiberger of Santa Barbara. He led five up at the 10th hole, Geiberger surged to one up by the 38th, then Bradley steadied to win the 16th and claimed the crown before a standing gallery.
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Bradley
Los Angeles
Foster Bradley
Allen Geibecger
Santa Barbara
Calif
Geiberger
Ortega Boxes Jones Tonight in Oakland Bout
Johnny Ortega, California bantamweight champion, meets Casey Jones of San Francisco in a 10 round bout at the auditorium. Ortega recently claimed the California crown by KOing Tommy Rhett, then lost a decision to Keeny Teran in Los Angeles. Jones won a six round decision over Ortega in 1952 when both were early in their careers.
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Oakland
Johnny Otega
Beyreignt
Casey Jones
San Francisco
Auditorium
Ortega
California
Tommy Rhett
Keeny
Teran
Los Angeles
Jones
Phillips Cops Main Event At Speedway
In Ashland at Oakland Speedway, Leu Phillips of Oakland won his first main event of the season driving a Hudson Terraplane, with Chuck Minshell and John Griffith among top finishers. Carmel Fernandez Jr and Sr faced mechanical troubles, while Johnny Comet set a new qualifying record of 20.06 seconds.
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Rusty O’‘Callaghan
Ashland
Or.a. Stock Hard Tops
Oakland Speedway
Victory Lane
Leu Phillips
Oakland
Chuck Minshell
Alameda
Tommy Comet
Johnny Comet
Phillips
John Griffith
San Francisco
Hayward
Bob Anderson
Carmel Fernandez Jr
Fernandez
Carmel Sr
Mel Mishardi
Mishari
Elder Fernandez
Jensen
Jim Williams
Lou Phillips
Ron Gwenn
Bob Canteluna
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Gordon
Hayward City
Clarence Costa
Alameda Naval Air Station
Phil Gordon
Elmer Clites
Antioch
Clites
Bob ‘Moniz
Moniz
Charles Bigelow
Lou Salas
Bigelow
Chamber of Commerce
Bud Blair
Harry Sousa
Blue Ribban
Stan Champion
San Lorenzo
Jess Frudencio
San Leancro
Ben Moai
National
Pittsburg
Milwaukee
Cneimnats
Brooklyne
Chicago Aude
St. Louis
Iiterengh
Brooklyn
Cinginnati
Proubane
Rite Ln
Puecker
Grelend
Washington
Balttimore
Boston
Detroit
Baltimore
Sebieno
Spieay Clare
Asta
Phil Gordan
Elmer
Bob Moniz
Charles Bigelaw
Pace Qaihe
Stan Wilson
Jerry Herrut
Byron
Lewis
Chaimber
piieHe
Ray Haywoos
Seraiis
Kas Kaswit
Frank Correa
Dominguez
Dick Wallessine
Lena
Bob K
Keliey
Phillips Cops
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