Wonder Boy Bob Mathias Seeks Second Olympic Decathlon Title
Bob Mathias, famed as the world’s greatest athlete, leaves for Helsinki to defend his Olympic decathlon crown after winning his fourth U.S. decathlon title at the trials in his hometown. He broke his world record with 7,825 points, sharing the podium with Milton Campbell Gow, a junior from Plainfield, N J, who posted 7,085 points. Other notable results include Lloyd Stravins and Albans. event-by-event scores and the full list of trials.
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Helsinki
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Gow Plainfield
N. J
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Lloyd Stravins
North Carolina
Bul Albans
New Jersey
Borin
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Oley Scrupes
Cali
University of California
Tarbor
Washington State
Deut Pryor
Purdy
Bills Smith
Anderson
Miller
U. S. Navy
Dave Sommers
U.S. Navy
Don White
Lamont
Jim Studevant
Detroit Universe
Leon Patterson
Taft
Calif
Hehe
London
Dead heat in Pleasanton feature action and payoff
A muddled Pleasanton track meet produced a dramatic dead heat in a feature event with close finishes. Vinah and Calehic led early, Fardona trailed, and Digan surged to the front in the final stretch as photographers captured the tense finish and nearby competitors jockeyed for position.
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San Lorenzo Stars edged. Wilson sparks Alameda win
San Leandro Post 117 took a 4 to 2 victory over San Lorenzo, powered by Joe Wilson nickname Jok in Joe. Wilson’s two late doubles in the ninth inning broke a 2 2 tie and pushed Alameda ahead as San Lorenzo collected only two hits and drew 16 walks. Massie scored on a steal and a series of walks set the stage for Wilson’s two run hits. Davis scored the final run on a passed ball. The game, played at Washington Park, left the district race tight with Oaklands Post looming.
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San Leandro
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Island City
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Thea
Willie Davis
San Segydro
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Lionel Brackins
Mike Weldon
Jesse Mattinek
Srea Pitt
Frice
Bill Massie
Catone
Ran Forenan
Prove
Lani
Dizi
Gut
Massie
Massie Uiatin
Hutcher
See Sock
Murdock
Davis
Big Holiday Races At Hollypark Feature Totem and Lilthe Request
Anglown track Hollypark hosts holiday weekend racing with a $50,000 event and a $40,000 stake. Totem from Beonikfield Farm is among contenders in the main rel ly field while Lilthe Request headlines the five and a half furlong sprint. American handicap details set for the day with significant purses and stakes shaping the program.
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al Mide
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Stars Acquire Pirates Pair In Coast League Move
The Hollywood Stars of the Pacific Coast league added two Pittsburgh Pirates players, pitcher Jin Mary and outfielder Erv Dusak, to boost both pitching and outfield. The transfers were finalized yesterday as part of roster strengthening.
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Erv Dusak
Stars
Muir
Hanes
Using a Rashlight to Catch Hoppers in Meadows
Outdoor fishing tips explain using a rash light at dawn or dusk in fields with abundant hoppers. A makeshift hopper trap is described by tying a burger inner tube with air holes and a slit to hold bait. Hopper bait is noted as effective for warm weather freshwater game.
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Oaks 5 Stars 0 as Bambergertights Oakland toward first
Oakland pitcher Bamberger won his third straight since rejoining the Acorns, a 5 0 shutout of Hollywood with Roger Bowman 11 0 and a strong Oakland defense. Stars bullpen and defense faltered as Gilberts and Beards drives failed to spark a comeback, while Ayers and Little pitched for Khan and Walsh and Qiern for the visitors.
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George Burmberger
Giants
New York
Fara
Ottawa
Bamberger
Acorns
Hollywood
San Diego
Roger Bowman
Bambi
Holywood
Lils
Oaks
Pinchhitter
Johnny Lindell
Addlus
Bill Ayers
Lloyd Little
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Mel Qiern
Kim Walsh
Bobo Olson
Robert Willemann
Hulle
Emeryville
Carlos
Sehong UN
Chuele Stevens
Beard
Willy A Ung
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Johnny Jorgensen
Gilbert
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Ray Noble
Tiste
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Jay Ragni
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Bo Guibert
Winter — Dayberger
Laren Woods
Ee Woods
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Standings and schedule note from Pacific Coast League
The Pacific Coast League standings show Oakland Hollywood and Los Angeles near the top with San Francisco and Seattle also present. Tonight's games feature Mollywood Lindell facing Gaktane HBowyon, San Francisco Boemler 3 7 at Jot Allen, and Yorvand versus TEPC BT in a late schedule update.
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Ean Dhege
Oakland
Woo HN
Los. Angeles
Suh Seale Vce
Breland
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Oakland & Hollywood
Iren Angviry
San Francisco
Sint Teco
Tartland
Sactanielle
Seatite
Mollywnod Lindell
Gaktane
Hbowyon
TOF
San Francisce
Boemler
Phils Smack Bums Twice in Baseball Sweep
New York recap of the Phillies beating the Dodgers twice after a split with the Giants and Cubs. Manager Steve ONeill steers a resurgent club, with Robin Roberts and Bill Nicholson delivering key blows. Indians and White Sox win in AL as Red Sox take two of three in New York. Rookie Jack Dittiner hits his first big league homer. Toby Atwell leads with three hits as Paul Manners wins.
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Phillies
Phils
Dodgers
Giants
Steve O'Neill
Eddie Sawyer
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Philly
Yen
Robin Roberts
Coolie Med
Clark
Vehit Pee
Bill Nicholson
Hye
Russ Meyer
Dodger
Ten Wade
Javkig Robinson
Brooks
Cubs
Pirates
Reds
OL ' Sox
Tred Sox
Yankees
Indians
Browns
Detroit
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Toby Atwell
Paul Manner
Warren
Storts
Navy Crew Favored In Olympic Tryouts
Navy’s undefeated eight is favored to sweep the Olympic trials at Worces ten Miss with Price ton and Harvard in reach for a semi final spot at the 2,000 meter Olympic distance. Princeton, runner up at Syracuse, looms as a strong threat while Stanford’s crew is seen as improving. Other eight-oared events match Stamford with California Yale and Cornell, and Wisconsin with Wallingford and the West Side Rowing Club of Buffalo.
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Bob White
Stamford
California
Yale
Cornell
Wisconsin
Wallington
West Side Rowings Club
Buffato
Eliot Chosen for East Coaching Job
SAN FRANCISCO Shrine game officials announced Eliot has accepted a coaching staff position with the East squad for the Fast-West gridiron classic at Kezar Stadium. W M CofGnan, director of the yearly event, confirmed the appointment and noted the duration runs through December 27.
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Ray Iliot
Thaos
Tautbaleaneh
W. M. CofGnan
Eliot
Portland Triumphs Over San Diego Behind Brovia's Sprint
Brovia led Portland with a stellar 130? homered pacing the win as Hight aided with key hits and pitching. Fishford held San Diego to a trio of hits as Sacramento and Los Angeles grinded out wins while Seattle fell short. The Angels pulled away late with Brinkopf driving in the decisive run.
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San Diego
Fish Suitford
Sacramento
Ken Cable
Sucs
Seattle
Seon Beinkopt
Los Angels
Los Angels A 3 To 2 Juke Fem Sae Sin Francisca
Canteretas
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Alex Ware
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Eddie Bookie
Richie Myers
Elmer Singleton
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Summers
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Rubimon San Prancteco
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Beattle Lod
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Divers Seek Olympic berth in New York trials
Divers today compete for a U.S. Olympic berth in New York. Atal Saninyy Les leads a 24 entrant field in the final trials. Leo tops platform events and is tied for world-best, while rival Johnny Mer Cormark from Pasadena challenges for the title.
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U.S
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Saime
Leo
Johnny Mer Cormark
Pasadeng
Calif
Golf Hazards and Etiquette Explained
A concise note describes how golf hazards relate to ball position and play. It clarifies that penalties arise from improper play near hazards and emphasizes staying aware of rules and etiquette when approaching the hole.
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