Grid Star and Young Killer Tell You Why
A sports column by Bill Keller discusses youth sports and the appeal of professional football as a fast track to success. Minnesota star Gordy Sellin details how athletes borrow on campus and in town for earnings, while Rob Ranson ties sports to personal discipline amid gang violence.
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Grid Star
Young Killer
Ioseu- Jae
Froese
Hust
Tieron
Gordon Sellnn
Minnesota
San Francisco
Quan Ho
Goltan
Hide
Gordy
Robert Ranson
Twial Fay
Wea
Ming
Manson
Young Ranson
Soltau
Wessman’s Waiting for an Answer From L A Clarenne
Wessmany and the Helms Alfiche Foundation of Los Angeles discuss eligibility for a football team to play in Lee Anges. Papers filed request a decision on acceptance. A game against Seattle is set for June 7 at the Coliseum with plans for college involvement and local events.
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Clarenne Wessmany
Tony Hayward
Schowl
Helms Alfiche Foundation
Los Angeles
Woas
Brilliant End
Hine-barkon
Aloe Thorn
California High Echow
Lee Anges
Fran LN
Iri
Neil
Pea
Agaist
Seattic
Inghad Wessmar
Anova
Terpe der Mine
Local juniors shine at Keene Stadium events
San Francisco area high school athletes excelled at the Junior Olympics meet held last Sunday. Notable performances included Lavery and Kelly in track events, with Lavery clearing bars and Kelly earning top finishes. Coach Rich Hacker and assistant coaches watched swimmers, divers, and runners compete across multiple heats, while promising cadets from nearby clubs joined the action.
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al Keene
San Friarset
Kelly
Rich Hacker
Davee Ciniy
Aintoh
Cie Alves
Chadwick Ready for Swim From Catalina Tomorrow
A crowded Catalina prep scene unfolds as Chadwick advances toward a trailblazing swim. Experts study tides and currents, while sponsors and locals await the race start and potential record outcomes.
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Chadwick
Catalina
Ahr
Harshcare Pack Sack Packing and Gear Notes
Fragmented notes describe blankets bed roll and sleep gear for packing. Mentions cushions and heavy gear to prevent back gouge. Notes poncho for quick use and tarps for lashings. May suggest outside use and improvised packing methods.
New San Leandro Coaches Named For City Schools
San Leandro appoints Wandae Frame as head football coach and Francisca Mehseknadathue as basketball coach at San Leandro High School in Southern California. Ey bn hath hoe an thee feet FI Senunda High will coach basketball.
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San Leanio
Wandae
Francisca Mehseknadathue
Universit of California
Senunda High School
Southern
California
Nightmarish 19 inning slugfest roars to finish
A marathon baseball night features Satchel Paige pitching deeply and Lou Brissie battling through extra innings. Enos Slaughter drives in key runs for St Louis while players from Cleveland, Boston, and New York pile up hits and near-misses. Shifting lineups, late rallies, and record attempts echo across the scoreboard as the league showcases endurance and power.
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York
Browns
Wonder Man
Satchel Paige
Torgonin
Braves
Sal Yvare
Enns Slaughter
Cardinals
Tim Iganf
Ted
Reds
St. Tatis
Paige
Fiuions
Cleveland
Quiiever
Lou Brissit
Avila
Mank Mage
Brissio
Mataiyer al
Laput Dov
Sto Louis
Dick Keylinski
Hob Nieman
Ague National
Pel Musial
Louis
Chicago
Robins
Brooklyn
Camysneha
Thamson
Sulder
Rhyan Horie
Kasi
Rosen
Fain
Philadelpha
Cay Kell
Boston
Washhighn
Cea
Testor
Huns Wertz
Detrott
Drapo
Hora
Zevutal
Pvt
Angen
Chevelad Rune
Tose Clevelad
Debinson
China
Wertz
Datrott inBrapo
Etreit
Daisy
Erra
AS Veetenen
Nts
Giants
Knough To All-Star Team Named by UC Coach
John Bobs, chair of the coaches group at Michigan State College, announced three Meman teams for the mythical All-America squad. The selections include William Wetik, Charnetsky, Kuehn, Ruke, Keough, Ganin, Wren, Monahan, and others from Missouri Rutgers Baylor Holy Cross and Missouri.
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East Lansing
Mich
Missourix
Janevien Collegiate
Tom Keough
Ganin
Hydimar Wren
Missouri
James Monahan
Mutgers
Jarety Tstell
Baylor
Jim O'Neil
Holy Cross
Don Novaker
Mis Isouri
Oakland Dodgers Edge Stars In Wild Baseball Opener
Oakland beats the Stars 6-1 in a rousing opener led by Paul Pettit and George Woods. Joins Sullivan and Ostriowicz among key contributors as the crowd watches a chaotic, high octane game full of hits, errors, and late drama.
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Oakland
Emeryville
Alan Geltel
Paul Pettit
Hallywutal
San Leandro Posts 117 Faces Alameda In Legion Title Tilt
San Leandro Post 117 baseballers meet Alameda in a 2:30 PM playoff at Washington Park for the Southern Division crown and the 10th District spot. San Lorenzo stars headline the lineup with Tayward and Depolo delivering key wins, while Foranson eyes big day at the plate.
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Alameda
San Lorenzo
San Leandro
American Legion
Washington Park
Sin Leandro
Ata ‘Mela
Ver Tayward
Tiree
Ineal
Albanys
Oakland
Satur
Bushead Park
Albany Memorial Park
South Paws
San Lorenzy
Gary Depolo
Don Lane
Ron Foranson
Baseball Standings From A Fragmented Report
District standings show Los Angeles leading with a 1 0 record and San Francisco close behind. Seattle and Portland are in mid table with mixed results. Tonight’s schedule includes Oakland vs. Hobbs, Portland vs. San Francisco, and Sacramento visiting Seattle.
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Onitand
Hollywood i
Los Angelus
San Francisco
Seattle
Sain Thegn
Portland
San Deeg
Lund
Bos Angeles
Sacraments
San Francisca
Los Angeles
San
Padres whip Bevos Seals in but loss for others
Padres dominate Bevos and Seals 6-2 as San Diego rips through Los Angeles pitching. Bevens blanks Padres through seven but Los Angeles still loses. Seals rally with homer by Andring and solid mix from Watkins. Other scores: Portland 6 Seattle 5, Seattle and Oakland stumble in mixed results amid league race chatter.
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Br United
Oakland
Wes
Hollywood
Jaist Hight
Lin Oley
Wo Patos
Padres
Portland
Los Angeles
Jimmy Chadd
Padre AL Olsen
Ron Northey
Seals
Bob Usher
Angels
Bill Bevens
Wall Clough
Jans-phire Seals
Ant
Bill Andring
Dan Watkins
Glenn Millott
Bill Cilynn
Jack Statugel
Clarence Maddern
Seattle
San Francisco
Ty Kovane
Clough H
Ortele
Die Kiel
Watkins
Tappe
Sacramento
Elliott
Liuithe
Lee Expected to Dive in Olympics
NEW YORK Army doctor Sammy ne, recently back from Karas, was expected to qualify for the Olympic high diving team. Los Angeles resident Lee, a former U S Olympic diver, finished fourth in the three meter springboard, narrowly missing a spot yesterday.
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New York
Sammyne
Karas
Lee
Los Angeles
Unknown challenger looms as Mathias nears decathlon record
In Tulare Hal Mathias leads the National Decathlon with 4,494 points after the first events, pursued by Milton Campbell a high school junior from Plainfield. Campbell vows to excel in hurdles and pole vault while aiming to become the first high schooler to reach the U.S. Olympic track team. Mathias’s strongest events loom ahead, including hurdles and discus, as the live finals approach tonight.
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Tulare
Hal Mathias
Milton Campbell
Plainfield
F. Mathias
Loh
Stanford University
U.S
Holm N
Mathias
Campbell
Ton
Pieters
Mathiaa
Ichothys
Gut Hig Rob
Billy Albans
Decattianstown
Perunnin
Floyd Simmons
Helms Seeks 1960 Olympics Venue for Los Angeles
Los Angeles plans to host discussion with the International Olympic Committee as Paul Melnis of the Ford Foundation leads a team to Helsinki to invite IOC officials to consider Los Angeles for the 1960 Olympic Games. Helms argues LA has facilities and past success in 1932 to warrant selection.
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Los Angeles
Paul Melnis
Ford Foundation
Helsinki
Finland
Itf
Olympic James Committee
Helms
Los ‘Angeles
Ubey Veil
Helins Dtela
Flam Faces Drabny In Wimbledon Semi Final
Steady American Herbie Flam meets left-handed Pole Jaroslav Drabny in the Wimbledon men's singles semi finals. Frank Sedgman and Mervyn Rose contest the other semi, while prospects for the U S title appear outside chances in both men’s and women’s events. Maureen Connolly and Shirley Fry lead the U S charge in the women’s semi finals with Pat Todd facing Louise Brough.
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Eng
Herbie Flam
Jaroslav Drabny
Frank Sedgman
Mervyn Rose
Flam
Vic Seixas
Philadelphia
Dick Savitt
Orange
N. J
Rose
United States
Pian
U. S
U.S
Maureen Connolly
San Diego
Calif
Shirley Fry
Akron
Ing Itch
Miss Connolly
Pat Todd
la Jolla
Louise Brough
Beverly Hills
Walt
Fuentes Stops Harper in Fifth Round At Los Angeles Bout
California welterweight champion Ramon Fuentes defeated Woody Harper by technical knockout in the fifth round at a Los Angeles stadium. A severe cut over Harper's left eye halted the bout at the two minute mark of the fifth round. Fuentes improved to 1 win in pro action as he landed a balo like right and rolling left hook while Harper used a long left jab to keep distance. Referee Dr. Robert Roth stopped the fight after confirming Harper's eye was severely injured.
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Tring
Joan Cates
Shieter
Bob Beller
Gene Boardeu
Wivart
Bristie
Fran
Paine
Wiene Ralie
Taipe
Dane
Washington
Dane A. Alge
AL Bastan
Durr Tate Doxon
Braves
Hasoniity
Eok Thompson
Diecee Willis
Ginet Warners
Madbews
Bae Hon
Gallowes
Hay Wilhem
Vieluery Laratist
Twtr
Fis
Bane
Sam Chapman
Johnny Ostrawele
Orlean
Attor Odeh
Cate
Alsiaid
Himuh Tor
Seheny
Henry Hunter
Chirk Stevens
Thea Dewe
Carlos Bernier
Cilbert
Tin Suttell
Paviien
Phillips
Chuck Stoveng
Geller
Cores Stevens
Johanne
Homer
Oakland
Bowne
Hollywood
OAKS
Therese Steams
Horts Damaland
RMA
Dawa
Relchichit Mhopinan
Cetraskia
Frenelew
Gilbert
BP Putty
Gener SA Petta Gove
Tetue
Los Angeles
California
Ramon Fuentes
Uuxing Feurers
al Aragan
Mawaii
Phil Kim
Fuentes
Rangpy
Woody Harper
Harper
Ruamites
Humphhers Wins Hard-Top Race at Oakland Speedway
Lee Humphers of El Subrante won the 26 lap main hard-top race at Oakland Speedway for the second straight week and also topped time trials. He defeated Hayward racer Keith Willis, while Mike McGreevy won trophy cash and posed with the queen contest entrants Bethy Gromley for the Ford Farm event in the 20-30 club.
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Ashland
Lee Humphers
el Subrante
Oakland
Humpher
Bay
Racing Association
Humphers
Hayward
Keith Willis
Mite
BORA
Mike McGreevy
Culver City Golf Tournament Tied Second at Fox Hills
Culver City rider Talpa Evans won his fan event yesterday with a low score Otbi Zell Faton and Morey Dutra each posted 72s on the Fox Hills course to tie for second place.
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Culver City
Talpa Evans
Law Score Otbi
Zell Faton
Morey Dutra
Fox Hilla
Fresno Loses 11-9 in California League Tilt
Fresno dropped to 11-9 after Santa Barbara out-scored them 9 to 7 in a messy game marked by numerous errors and bases on balls. The loss broke Fresno’s first place tie.
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Santa Barbara
Fresno
Golf Rules and Etiquette Probes Provisional Ball Play
The text questions whether a provisional ball is allowed when a drive may be out of bounds and discusses ball movement around obstructions. It notes rules about lifting or replacing balls, penalties for playing from an obstruction, and distances to nearest points of relief. The fragment references obtaining relief from immovable artificial obstructions and when relief is allowed within two club lengths.
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Hatinds
Sam
Thonen
Eos
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