Opening of the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki
Rainy ceremonies drew 70,000 spectators as Paavo Nurmi, the Flying Finn, lit the Olympic flame. The parade of nations featured Greece leading, followed by India, Ireland, Israel, Korea, and the Soviet Union, with a festive but damp atmosphere and vivid national colors on display.
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Olympic Suiies
Olympic Stadium
Olympic
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Helsinki
Mount Olympus
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Ireland
Israel
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Wessman Chosen for All Northern California Game in L A
Hayward high school graduate Wessman, 6'3\" 205+, selected as one of 24 to the All Northern California football team to face Southern All-Stars in Los Angeles on August 7. Team travels July 27 from Oakland. event benefits Shriners Hospital with autograph tour and hospital visit.
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Clarente
Wessman
Hayward High School
California
Los Angeles
Weisman
Los Afgeles
Inip
Helm's Athletic Foundation
San Francisco
Wessmlin
Athletic Foundation
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Haywand High
Alameda County Athletic League
Oakland Athletic League
Oakland Airport
Robert Patterson
Vallejo
Milton Axt
San Francisco Poly
Ambassador Fotel
Helm's Foundation
Shriners of Los Angeles
Shriners’ Hospital
Fale
Cahips
Bik Hosavard
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University of California
Lead Stretcher Bums Crush Pirates in 9-2 Rally
Dodgers take a six and a half game lead after Duke Snider's two-out double and George Matkovich's fly miscue set up the decisive run in the fifth. Loes earns his eighth win as Brooklyn outhits the Pirates 19 to 9. Braves, Cardinals, Yankees, and Red Sox win. Giants rainout.
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Halph Kiner
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Billy Goodman
Mickey McDermott
Ralph Brickner
Handy Gumpert
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Browns
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Ol Nieman
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Stars Crush Pads Again Seals Overcome by 4-2 Losses
San Francisco stars rally as Hollywood defeats San Diego 3-2 while Sacramento tops San Francisco 4-2 in a rough multi-game day. Lindell and Mulloy shine for Hollywood with a homer by Phillips. Attendance climbs but fielding miscues and late scores flip outcomes in tight games.
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Jim Hisner
Jack Phillips
Phillips
Fingle
Hollywood
Baseball Standings From the Early Lead Race
The standings list shows teams including San Francisco, Oakland, Seattle, and Los Angeles with various game outcomes and scores. It notes key matchups such as Seattle at Oakland and Los Angeles at San Francisco, reflecting a chaotic early season table with several games recorded and pending results.
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van Angeles
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Ward
Palmer Ahead in Canadian Open Tourney
Palmer holds an eight stroke lead entering the final round of the Canadian Open in Winnipeg. Johnny Palmer of Badin, North Carolina, aims for a record score with a 70 to break the Open mark, as Doug Ford trails at 205 after 54 holes and Jim Ferrier struggles at 272.
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Johnny Palmer
Badin
N. C
Joniny
Palmer
Doug Ford
Farrison
N. Y
Jim Ferrier
San Francisco
Rus Rian
Eton Classic Set With Record Purses for Sophomore Colts
Chicago features the 24th Eton Classic, the richest sophomore stake, with Armageddon owned by Cyril Hoystable and High Seud from King Ranch carrying top weight of 120 pounds. Ma Well, from Bull Sea Mar Kell, debuts as early favorite. jockey Eddie Are cards for his 26th seasonal stake win as Mark Ye Went and other eight colts ready for the starting bell.
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Armageddon
Tom Fool
Mark Ve-Wwell
Wyh Seud
Cyril Hoystable
High Seud
King Ranch
Ma Well
Sea-Markell
Cidumet Farms
Mark-Ye-Wet
Eddie Arecard
Admiral Drake In Added Cap at Sunset Handicap
Inglewood Calif Admiral Drake seeks his third handicap win in the $50,000 Sunset Handicap at Hollywood Park closing-day feature. Favorite status shifts between Admiral Drake and stablemate Moonrush with Fabulous Johnny Longden atop the ride as he nears his 4000th victory. the field includes Wistful Great Circle Stormy Cloud Skelter Sturdy One Sudan and more.
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Willie Alvarad
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Rams Lose Davis as Knee Injury Ends Season
Davis cannot play for the Los Angeles Rams this season after personal doctors warn of a serious knee injury. The injury traces to practice with the college all star team in Chicago three years ago, a long plagued issue for Smith Davis and a major setback for the team.
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Lalfback
Glenn Davis
Los Angeles Rams
Tesseriou
Davis
Chicago
Styclatiee
Rhubarb, Too Suds Down Oaks Twice
Oakland and Seattle split a doubleheader at Sicks Stadium with Sam Chapman belting a four run homer in the opener. Oakland's late rally faded in the nightcap as Seattle held on for a 5 to 2 victory amid a benches-clearing incident involving Jorgensen and Christie.
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Homer
Sam Chapman
Oakland
Claude Christie
Johnny Jurgvensen
Tookie Gilbert
Ray Noble
Christie
Jorgensen
Apex
Jorgy Tad Lo
Rainier
Plate
Bill Dorr
Oaks
Clarence Maddern
Artie Wisom Ugh
Delta- Mendota
Rocco Krsnich
Cline
Hally
Dave Munn
Neal
Mel and Rudy Clothiers prevail after Mendonca banishment
Manny Rosa led Mel and Rudy Clothiers to another victory as Rich Mendonca was banished from the lineup. Native Song fell 10 to 2 to 3275th BMTG and George Plunkard, with Plunkard belting a home run in the eight-hit attack.
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Castro Valley
Manny Rosa
Mel
Rudy Clothiers
Rich Mendonca
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George Plunkard
Louis Hennessey
al Canepa
Gene Cooke
Thrlee Privilerget
Joe Wares
Aessey Ali
Hennessey
Canepa
Martin
Bob Rutter
Cochenour
Clarence Smyth
Gehring
Phunkard
Smyth
Asboard
Hoach
Nalls
Weir
Phinkard
Guy
Fletcher
Blyerey
BO Mgehinger
Nave Aug
Tmarinuzi
Natal
ulMessiu von Awnnwssey
Netive Sons
Canners Upset Nor Market 10-5 in Jiayward League
San Lorenzo report says Cannery Workers Local defeated Nor Market 10 to 5 in a C-1 loop softball game. Prank Maltre relieved Al James with two outs in the first, allowed only key hits thereafter. Art Domingues led the Cannery offense with two singles, as they erased an early Nor lead with runs in the first, second, and a four-run third.
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al James
Nor Market
Jiayward Area
David &. Martin
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Bi Holloway
Mattas
Ray Tanavon
Steve Kirwan
Manny Granda
Elton
Cowles
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Raine
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Walt Muniz
Louie Nunes
Bob Brown
Benny Biss
Dick Craig
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Waterfield Re-signs With Rams For Two More Seasons
Los Angeles Rams announce Bob Waterfield will return for two years, preserving their strong passing attack for the 1962 season. The former UCLA star, national champion with the Rams, signed after speculation about retirement. Waterfield, 16 000 last year, aims for a raise. rookie Bill Wade will join after Navy service. Deacon Dan Towler also rejoined the Rams this season. Waterfield expressed happiness and confidence in defending the championship.
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Los Angeles Rams
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Waterfield
Rams
Norman Vang Brooklin
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Ram
Stydahar
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Fraley at The Olympics Too
U P s Fraley reports from Helsinki describing Olympic scenes and a Chicago boy Bruce Matis, 9, son of the U S Olympic team attache, proving Finnish children can be well spoken and charming as the games unfold.
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United Press Sports
Wester
Helsinki
Fraley
Bruce Matis
U. S
Olympics Not Always Clean Through the Ages of Bribery
A historical view contrasts ancient and modern Olympic integrity, noting bribery and influence in early contests, with wreaths and prizes evolving over time. It highlights Greek rules, gender restrictions, life-long rewards for victors, and the shift to more regulated modern norms and rapid event pacing.
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Forfeit Victory Alters Cleague Standings
SAN LORENZO-Carnatio clinched second place in the Cleague second round by a forfeit win over the 72d Squadron. A game did occur this week with Brannan Dads losing, while The Review could not publish full softball results due to no shows on fast-pitch night.
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Bill Candy
Brannan
Br Harte
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Ashland Dads and Nation Guard
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