Mathias Delays Football Start To Tour Japan
Olympic decathlon champion Bob Mathias announces he will skip Stanford football practice to join a Japan tour in Tokyo and other cities next month. He arrives in San Francisco en route to a homecoming and confirms the Tokyo trip alongside fellow US Olympians including Dillard and Rich ards. The series runs September through October, delaying his college season and impacting Palo Alto’s football plans.
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Don Farris
Tokyo
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Veterans coast through first round in women's golf
In Portland the second and third rounds of the U S women's national amateur tournament featured several veterans advancing in match play. Defending champion Dil Kirby, former champion Grace Leyceys, and rising stars such as Aunt Quast of Everett Pat Lesser and Barbara Remack moved into the next stage as match play began to shape the field.
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Yourty Jolkere
Aunt Quast
Everett
Wash
Pat Lesser
Seattle
Barbara Remack
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Jackie Pung
Elininate Mas
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Richmond
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Pat O'Sulliavan
Irene Orange
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Glen Armstrong
Alameda
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Ardmore
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Roos Dumps Former Canada Golf King
Vancouver report notes a shift in the Canadian amateur crown chase as third round play begins. Walt McElvey, defending champion, falls behind after a rough start while Robert Nas Jr. makes a bold move, and Sam S national champion wins by default as Jerry Wesselring bolsters action.
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Kitchener
Sizate
Catalina Swim Try Today
San Francisco distance swimmer Carmassi aims to conquer the 3 mile Catalina channel starting from Catalina Island at 10 pm PDT and reaching the mainland in about 13 hours. He will be joined by U S Olympic water polo team members Bob Hughes and Ward Glass along with Carnassi's trainer Jerry Hawryluk in a powerboat support role.
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Cleveland Slugger Rosen Costs Shantz Late Victory
Cleveland wins 6-3 in Philadelphia as Al Rosen hits a ninth inning homer off Shantz, creating the decisive swing that propels the Indians atop the American League race. Joe Collins adds a three-run homer for New York in relief, while other league notes recap Dodgers, Giants, and Braves performances.
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al Lopez
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Dick Kysthosski
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Sid Hudson
Porterfield
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Cardinals
Stuart Milley
Giants
Cruz Wins TKO and Eyes State Crown
Cruz won by technical knockout in the third round over Hev tor Ries at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles. Ries collapsed after a hard right, and referee Abe Math stopped the bout as Cruz led 122 and Ries weighed 221. Cruz, from EL Paso, Texas, improves to 18 professional fights with another LA win.
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Olson Favored Over Hairston in New York Bout
In New York at Madison Square Garden Olson is favored to beat Hairston in a heavyweight bout staged for American Legionnaires. The televised clash follows a Garden card finale on June 27 when Ernie Durando outpointed Norman Hayes.
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Rohny Olsen
Hawai
UCLA Practices Ahead of Fall Practice Start
UCLA opens fall practice under Red Sanders with 22 lettermen reporting. The Bruins will hold two weeks of daily workouts for the Oregon opener on September 20. Notable returner Paul Cameron, an All-Coast selection last season, is listed as a sophomore back.
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Breman
UCLA
Red Sanders
Sanders
Oregon
Paul Cameron
Rainiers Narrow Padres as Stars Fall 6 5
Seattle Rainiers rally in support of second inning to surge past the Padres 6 5 while San Diego loses. Hollywood falls to Los Angeles 6 5 on homers by Les Peden and Max West. Sacramento tops Portland 3 1 behind two ninth inning runs and a clutch triple by Bob Boyd.
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Secord
Bill Sweeney
San Diego
Senilie
Coener
Hollywood
Les Peden
Max West
Los Angeles
Sacramento
Ted Adonis
Portland
Bob Boyd
Seattle
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Art del Duer
Vern Kindsfather
Walt Judalen
Bob Wilson
Leo Thomas
Artie Wilson
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San Francisco and Oakland Lead Early PCL Standings
In the Pacific Coast League update, San Francisco leads the standings with a 1 to 0 edge over Oakland and Los Angeles, while Hollywood and Sacramento trail. The table shows San Diego and Seattle in the mix with a number of games remaining, and tonight’s schedule lists Quill Bowmen, Ayers, and Betons as notable players in several matchups across Seattle, Los Angeles, and Hollywood venues.
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Masro Leads Westerners To 41 39 Derby Victory
Oakland Russ Basra led the Westerners in a dramatic opener of the Roller Derby series at Oakland Auditorium. Masro registered four points in the final 18 seconds to seal a 41 39 win over the Panthers with strong blocking by Fred Noa. Gerry Murray scored 11 and clashed with Red Tengen, while Bobbie Johnstone led Panthers with eight. Babe Topel suffered a deep forehead cut requiring stitches.
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Russ Basra
Oyer Wie Panthers
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Sue
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Babe Topel
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Graham Edges Willis in Ashland Speedway Feature
Jim Graham of Bon Franesse wins the hardinp feature at Oakland Speedway beating Keith Willis of Hayward. Doug Towler of Oakland takes second in the four lap TD event. Miss Bethy Campbell and Jackie Jensen award prizes as San Leandro participants and others cheer the pre holiday crowd.
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Jim Graham
Bon Franesse
Hayward
Keith Willis
Oakland
Doug Towler
Bob Carswell
Walnut Creek
Bethy Campbell
Jackie
Jensen
Joe Valenti
Deny Lewis
Reptember
Jess
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Oakland Girl Upset in U S Girls Lawn Tennis Title
In the U S Girls Lawn Tennis singles, top Californians led a 16-player field into the fourth round. Pat Stewart of Indianapolis upset by Janet Happs of Oakland California. Jeune Arth of St Paul defeated Caral Le Cats 6-1 6-0. Mary Slaugatee of Charlottesville beat Grace Donovan 6-2 2-0. Lonaine Wiltiving, 13, Chicago, the first Negro competitor, lost to Johannes of Dallas Lex.
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Crdianepolis
Janet Happs
Oakland
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Jeune Arth
St. Paul
Minn
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Haddonfield
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Mary Slaugatee
Seeded field set for U S national tennis championships
New York hosts the U S national championships with Art Larsen and Vic Seixas top seeds in a strong U S lineup. Frank Sedgman leads foreign entrants as defending champ while Dick Savitt Ari Larsen and Red Garner are among the top seeds for the men. Women seeds include Doris Hul Shirley Fes Invise Brough Nancy Chaffee Kiner and Anita Kanter among others.
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Philadelphia
Maureen Connolly
San Diego
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Australia
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Orange
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San Leandro
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Miami
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Ham Richardson
Baton Rouge
Bernard Bartzen
Fort Sill
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Streight Clark
Pasadena
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Wilmeth
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Coral Gables
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Akron
Invise Brough
Nancy Chaffee Kiner
Palm Springs
Cali
Anite Kanter
Modesto
Semi Finals Reached in U S Junior Tennis
In Burlingame the U S Lawn Tennis Association Hard Court Championships saw semi finals advances. Notable results include Mary K Denman defeating Kristine Jorgensen 5-1 6-2 and Annette Stoesser beating Valerie Small 6-0.
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Alda Sevion
United States
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Pebble Beach
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Sad Leandro
Annette Stoesser
Clyme
Valerie Small
Burlingame
Mary Jane Letson
Mill Valley
T ‘Ady Lullyn
San Leandro
Joan Braley
Katherine Kirkham
Say Prinpises
Robert Sista
San Francisco
Jim Christ
Redwood City
Calt
Dennis Lang
Richmond
Richard Blair
Tom Buckles
Tony Farell
Denny Baleton
Balersfield
Charles Rudd
San Jose
Call
Baldwin Seeks California Midget Crown Friday at Oakland
Redwood fly ace Johiny Baldwin enters the California State midget racing championships at Oakland Speedway aiming to defend his points lead in a 10 event program. The 36 lap main will feature 18 cars with top competitors Baldwin Moller Hage wards and more vying for a title.
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Alameda
Gope San Pignaliga
Salmer
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M Sreevy
Oakland
Yoe Gotelli
San Francisco
Ed Tessie Oakland
Tera Marrin
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Presna
Tohnry Boyd
Upset Reigns in Del Mar Feature Victory
Del Mar track in Plum County saw upset in the featured $3400 Optimists purse as Fortune Teller, a two year old daughter of Alibhai, won the maiden pace for two year old fillies at six furlongs in 1 10 4 4 paying 5.21 to win. The gelding Fortune Teller led by three quarters of a length in the mile event finishing in 1 37.0. Jockey Henry Morena faces an action tomorrow after an injury and may miss races.
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I Duck Season Extended by Ten More Days
Federal wildlife officials announce 12 additional hunting days across all flyways, with Pacific flyway timing from October 24 to January 1. Central and Pacific split seasons set, bag limits adjusted for geese and brant, with details on boat access and daylight hours and state variations including Wisconsin opening on opening day.
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Kanno Wins Mile Freestyle in AAU Senior Championships
MEWAHK NY 7 tr Olympic Champion Ford Kanno of Ohio State wins the mile freestyle title by 15 yards over John Marshall of Australia in the AAU Senior championships. Kanno aims for a 440-yard freestyle title, with trial heats in 40-yard and 22-yard events scheduled. finals tonight.
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Ohio State
John Marshall
Australia
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Norrow
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Helsinki
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Tanativh Guliarez
México
Bill Waalsey
Boros to Play Bobby Locke in World Championship
Julius Borda reports Boros to face Bobby Locke in a six 6 hole singles match at Hop Ping International. The event marks the first joint Open title holder world championship since 1926 and US pros aim to clinch the inaugural Hopkins International contest by winning most singles.
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Julius Borda
Bobby Locke
South Arica
Bobby Jones
Walter Hagen
United States
Seals Top Acorns 5 2 In Frisco Night Tilt
San Francisco pitchers silenced Oakland bats as the Seals won 5 to 2. Key moments included Bill Bradford’s wild pitch, Frank Kalin’s bases loaded catch, and Mel Gills’ clutch RBI. Oakland’s late rally fizzled with Moran scoring on a Davis error, leaving Seals ahead and Bradford relieved for Muncrief as the return game loomed.
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Ventura batter hits four run homer in California league
Jose Perez belted a four run homer in the sixth to lift Ventura over Bakersfield as teammate Jim Reigalan also homered in the frame. Isalia hit 4 for 20 in a Santa Barbara 16 3 win over the Dodgers. Jin Warrior contributed two singles and six RBIs. Chick Thames doubled and hit a homer for Stockton in a 4 0 win while Syl McNincl and Marty Keough connected in a San Jose comeback over Modesto.
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Jim Reignalan
Isalia
Santa Barbara
Dodgers
Jin Warrior
Stockton
Chick Thames
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Syl McNincl
Honemarty Keough
San Jose
Yielory
Modesto
Sikes to Coach East-West Grid Team at Kezar Stadium
Kansas coach Sikes has been named the third member of the West coaching staff for the 28th annual Seeing Eastest game at Kezar Stadium. He joins Howie Odell of Washington and Chuck Taylor of Stanford, continuing a Crew noted for offensive focus. Sikes led Kansas to high scoring seasons in the Big Seven and previously starred for the West in the 1927 Shrine game. East coaches include Edward Anderson Holy Cross, Diggie Munn Michigan State, and Ray Eliot from Indiana.
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Howie Odell
Washington
Chuck Tayloy
Stanford
Texas A & M
Will Wete
Edward Anderson
Holy Cross
Diggie Munn
Michigan State
Ray Eliot
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Oakland Teams in Softball Tonight
In Napa, Oakland Brownies meet Weeks of Sebastppel and Oakland Chapel of the Deks clash with Benicia Bombers in the Northern California Regional Softball tournament. The Bombers trailed Chico Elks 3 1 last night while the Brownies were shut out 4 0 by Napa Merchants. Ralph Hobbs earned the win with 1 strikeout. Babe Barletani homered for Senicia, the Bombers’ lone hit. Napa pitcher Tero Steck struck out 16, holding the Brownies to two hits, Abe Davis contributing both hits for Oakland.
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Oakland Chapel
Benicia Bombers
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Bombers
Chico Elks
Brownies
Napa Merchants
Chlee
Ralph Hobbs
Senicia
Babe Barletani
Tero Steck
Grawmié
Abe Davis
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