Great Czech runner Zatopek Dominates Olympic Distances
The article lauds Emil Zatopek as possibly the greatest distance runner, detailing his world records and epic Olympic feats. It highlights his relentless striving, dramatic racing style, and the celebrated 1952 Helsinki performances in the 10,000, 3000, and later events, with comparisons to Nurmi and Owens.
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Emil Zotopes
Army Eajer
Paris
Fevagked
Gunder Haegs
Mall
Ox Aelly
Zatoves
Zatepek
Pave Nutmi
Peng Mara
Perhapy
Zatonek
Helsingi
Thad
Zatopak
Herbert Schade
Germany
Iain Mimoun
France
Chris Chataway
Great Britain
Zaiopex
Senade
Mimoun
Chataway
Jutopek
Tam
Sagin
Nurmi
Jesse Owens
Cubs Slugging Push Threatens Major Homer Record
The Chicago Cubs power through 42 games with Hank Sauer and Ernie Banks leading the assault as they chase the 221 homer major league mark set by the New York Giants. A doubleheader with Milwaukee and Cincinnati was rained out, while the Dodgers, Giants, and Indians mixed results kept the standings tight.
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Tony Galli
New York
Chicago Cubs
Crystal Gazers
Bruins
Stan Hack
New York Giants
Cubs
Giants
St. Louis
Yankees
Ted
Milwaukee
Hank Sauer
Bill Greason
Saver
Erie Banks
Cardinals
Cotton Dean
Paul Milner
Randy Jackson
Bill Serena
Cincinnati
Brooklyn Dodgers
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Cleveland Indians
Chicago
New York Yankees
Washington
Senators
Innnings
Boston
Philadelphia Athletics
Dodgers Option Joe Black to Montreal Farm Team
News that Dodgers option veteran pitcher Joe Black to the Montreal farm club as he seeks winning form. Slugging highlights from multiple games include Mays, Gomez, Law, and Kegan with key RBIs and homers across the league.
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Philadelphia
Joe Black
Dodgers
Montreal
A Dismal Day As Oaks Fall to Third After Twin Losses
The Oakland Oaks dropped games to the San Diego Padres at Lane Field, slipping to third in the Pacific Coast League standings as San Diego won 6-4 in the opener and 2-4 in the nightcap. Chuck Dressen’s Oaks were unable to hold, with Gettel and Bamberger dueling Padres pitchers, while San Diego benefited from nine walks in the late innings to seal the second game.
Solon Hurlers Stop Hollywood In Two Games
The Solons of the Pacific Coast League shaded Hollywood in both games of a Memorial Day doubleheader. Emil Patrick threw a two hit 1-0 opener victory, and Marino Pieretti earned the nightcap win with 3 2/3 innings of relief as San Francisco swept the Stars. The Seals followed with a 7-0 win over Portland and 8-1 over Portland as San Francisco climbed to second place, aided by San Diego’s 6-4 and 2-1 results over Oakland. Seattle completed a sweep of the loop by beating Los Angeles 3-1, with rain shortening the second game.
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Mays
Ruben Gomez
Pittsburgh
Giants
Liz
Dick Cale
Vernon Law
Hoy Wilhelm
Minnie Mingso
Fergus Fain
Chicago
Bobby Avila
Cleveland
Bob Keegan
Boo Feller
Jim Kegan
Indians
Art Houtteman
Dave Philley
Tribe
Aviva
Chisox
Billy Pierce
Mercy Hospital
Emperor Haile Selassie
Ethiopia
Washington
Doawny Schattz
Yankees
Whitey Ford
Eddie Yost
Yost
Mickey Vernon
Specs Shea
Johnny Sain
Bill Skowren
Yanks
Milt Bolling
Boston
Baltimore
Ray Herbert
Orioles
Vern Stephens
Bill Hoeft
Duane Pillette
San Francisco
Sacramento Solons
Emil Patrick
Marino Pieretti
Hollywood
Patrick
Pierett
San Franessco
Sup
Fatrick
Thei
Seals
Portland
Elmer Singleton
Tony Ponce
Long Beach City College, West Centre Costa Meet in Playoff
Long Beach City College and West Centre Costa face off in the second game of a playoff series to decide the state junior college baseball championship.
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Long Beach
City College
West Centre
Costa
Landy Aims For Four Minute Mile After 4 01.6 Turku Debut
Australian speedster John Landy, 23, posted the fourth fastest mile ever with 4:01.6 at Turku Stadium in Finland. He defeated Denis Johansson and plans further attempts in Stockholm on June 8 as he chases Bannister's 3:59.4 world record, seeking to break the four minute barrier.
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Finland
IWI
John Landy
Melbourne Agriculture
Turku Stadium
Landy
Stockholm
England
Roger Sanni
Wee Santee
Gunder Haae
Mars
Roger Baninister
Segsons
Local Sports Brief Refers Racing Matchups and Scores
A compact sports log lists racing and baseball matchups with team names and abbreviations. It notes Basénay, Port land, and Diego teams in recent games, mentioning scores like 38 for Banach and Seals.
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Basenay Ae Oh
Port Lan
KSA Pam Ee de Kgo
Flag Races and Baseball Results Across Cities
Yesterday's baseball results show Seals beating Powersland 7-18, Sacramento 163, and Hollywood 9-2. Los Angeles lost 3-1 with a rain-soaked second game. Oakland 7, San Diego 4, and other scores include Detroit 7-2, Chicago 6-3, and Washington at New York postponed by rain. Pitchers listed for several matchups.
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Hale
San Diego
Los Angeles
Seals
Powland
Sacramento
Hollywone
Beatile
N Diego
Qarland
Porswid Wess Flores
Red Adams
Ian Friavisso
Ed Cagnaier
Frank Hiller
Dalygate
MLW
Gurco
Brownstyn
New York
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Piytaurgs
Muwaulkee-Chacinn
Brooklysn
Muaukee
Bley
Wilson Leds
Preske
Davis II
Hearn
Liddie
Surkont
jOnly
Ielevee
Mioniwago
Detroit
Bsatost
Pionmods
EVO Cove
Philadeles
Rashnaton
Heqronk
Balamale
Boston
Empselania
T Washington
York
Stobts
Hin
First Three Set Records In Grind
Fresno speedster Bill Vukovich set a new average speed record of 130.840 mph in the Memorial Day 500 mile race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He led most laps, finished ahead of Jimmy Bryan and Jack McGrath, and earned prize money totaling over 80 thousand dollars as expectations grew for the banquet finale.
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Bill Vuko
Fresno
Calif
Ukovich
Trey Rultznar
Nhot
Ruttman
Jimmy Bryan
Phoenix
Jack McGrath
Glendale
Bryan
McGrath
Vukovich
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Maurie Rose
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MrGrath
Marie Wilson
Troy Ruttman
Salem
Ind
M. North Bellmore
Freddie ‘Bany
Freeland
Inglewood
Paul Russo
J Hammond
Larry Crockett
Columbus
Hayward
Bob Sweikert
Everate
Marie Wilson Kisses Bill Vukovich After Indy Win
Hollywood star Marie Wilson congratulates 500 mile speedway winner Bill Vukovich in Indianapolis. She kisses him on camera and again for the missed shot, while Esther Vukovich watches tearfully. The scene draws cameramen and media attention as Vukovich jokes about wanting a good night's sleep.
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Ins
Hollywood
Marie Wilson
Bill Vukovich
Miss Wilson
Irma
Peterson
Vukovich
Esther
Mrs. Vukovich
Hunt and ABC Vic Tonight In Softball Civil War
Castro Valley sees a heated East Bay AA Traveling league clash at 9 pm between Hunt Foods and ABC Ambulance at the Community Center diamond. The longtime rivals resume a bitter feud after four 1959 meetings and a pivotal 5-4 state championship win by ABC. The clash, with a June 23 rematch ahead, caps a season of claimed advantages by both sides.
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Manual Vargas
ABC Ambulance
Tom Hitchie
Castro Valley
Hunt Foods
Ritchie
Vince Maldonado
Hunt
ABC Vic
Community Center
ABC Ambulance Tangle i
East Bay
Oakland Merchants
The
Chapel of the Oaks
ABC
Hut
Ambulance
Ala
Washington Park
Coady Team Splits Pair Over Weekend
The Bill Coady Post 630 junior baseball squad split a pair at Airport Field over the weekend. Saturday they beat Alpany 4-1 behind Joe Duran's four-hitter, while Sunday East Oakland Post Attn edged Coady 4-1 in a seven inning game as Dale Powers started strong before fading in the eleventh. Coady next hosts Oakland Post 5 at Airport Field Saturday and travels to San Leandro Park Sunday for a league doubleheader with Sen Tean jaro.
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American Legion
Bill Coady
Airport Field
Hayward
Coady
Alpany
Joe Duran
Egge
Noble
Dale Powers
A. Frame
Oakland Post
San Leandro Park
Sen Teanjaro
Layton Named Manager of Wichita Western League Club
Les Layton, former New York Giants outfielder, was named manager of the Wichita club in the Western League. Layton, who has been acting mad since Herb Brett resigned last Thursday, began pro ball with Jersey City in 1944.
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Wichita
Kan
Les Layton
New York Giants
Wnanaser
Wiehits
Layton
Herb Brett
Jersey City
Cal Grid Tickets On Sale Today
California ticket office opens on June 1 for seven home games. Season booklets cost 20 dollars and include the big game against Stanford. Public sales benefit from the lower prices under the federal tax law. Individual game tickets also available at Stephens Union. Alumni, lettermen, and Memorial Stadium subscribers may mail in applications.
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Californna
Harry Days
Stanford
Davis
California
Pacific Coast
Aso
Stephens Union of
Campus
Lettermeni
Memorial Stadium
Seals Return to Rousing Welcome in San Francisco
More than 5000 fans greeted the Seals at the International airport as the team arrived from a road trip. Manager Tommy Heath led the squad off the plane to a moments filled with emotion. The Seals followed with two decisive wins over Portland, 7-0 and 16-1, in a doubleheader.
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San
Walloping
Portland
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