Four Minute Mile Hope Dies Hard at Compton Invite
The piece previews Wes Santee’s bid to break the four minute mile at the Compton Invitational, noting his past high hopes, mixed results, and the evolving international field led by Bannister and new contenders. It also reflects on European progress and a rising U S high school mile talent surge.
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White City
Gundar Haegg
Sweden
Sandor Tharos
Britain
Ken Wood
Reiff
Haegg
United States
Europe
B. T. Barrett
England
Fred Wilt
Louis Zamperini
Torrence
Bob Seaman
Reedley
Max Truex
Weuw
Indiana
Tod White
Newport Harbor
USA
Boxing and Boxing Match Listings on KAAN TV Sports Log
Boxing show Pep versus Toey headline on KAAN TV. Radio sports log notes Willie Pep versus Joey in a later broadcast. Baseball schedule highlights Milwaukee against Brooklyn with Seattle in EYAL and YA leagues.
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TV Sports Log
Itd Wrestling
Kaan-Tv
Oc Boxinge
Pep
Toey Ve. Seaktic
Radio Sports Log
Willie Pep
Joey
Pacific Coast League flag races and tomorrow's games
The page lists racing standings and player notes for the Pacific Coast League with names like Portland, Sacramento, and Chicago. It also previews tomorrow's schedule featuring Cleveland, Detroit, Baltimore, New York and Kansas City with matchups at various cities.
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Chienes
Antuelania
Nati
Neve Yoree
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Chirag
Detroit Boson
Imglon City
Imoee
Cievelane
Baltimore
Zastor
Chirgre
New York
Kasgas
Caldwell Falls to Foe in Britain at Amateur Golf
Don Rispinghott, a twenty-year-old college student from Ovando, Florida, upset Briton Lan Caldwell 3 and 3 in the British Amateur Golf Championship. The match featured several Americans advancing, including Dale Morey of Indianapolis who defeated Bob Church 3 and 4, and Jim Bernard Jr. of Westboro, Mass., who beat J A Trvine Edwards 2 and 1. Other U S participants pressed on in the Walker Cup ties with Don Bisplinghoff and Bruce Cuccire among those reaching the third round.
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Morey
Bob Church
Jim McHale
Philadelphia
arne@remember
W. G. Hendey
Erg- Jee
Ken Vantirl
San
Rischer Scores Win Over Richmond Foe in Ring Match
Roger Rischer of Oakland beat Ruben Vargas of Richmond in an eight round decision at Richmond Auditorium last night. Rischer surged after the fifth round to take command and secure the victory in the feature event of the Richmond light card.
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Rischer
Richmond
Oakland
Roger Rischer
Hal
Rueben Vargas
Richmond Auditorium
Santee rails against new expense charge at Relays
The Kansas City Star reports Santee criticizes added costs tied to the Triand meets at the Coliseum Relays. He contends expense items and checks issued to officials inflated by alleged outside overspending, while noting planned reimbursements and past allowances.
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Santee
PCL Officials Plan Monday Meeting Over Franchises
San Francisco PCL directors scheduled a regular meeting to discuss rumors about Sacramento’s franchise transfer to Vancouver and a possible split season. President Claire Goodwin urged caution, confirming no emergency agenda and noting San Diego hosts the All Star game. He favored considering the Sacramento move only if it benefits the league fans and finances.
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Claire Goodwin
Conezvabie Ials
Sacramento
Vancouver
Goodwin
San Diego
Juancisco
Eran Gondiwin
San Mieto
Thal
L* Ten
Ant Eines
Goodin
Goodwin Beinté
Oakland
Padres
Tive da Goodwin
Lisfactow
Dwyer Poised To Beat Santee In Compton Relays Mile
Los Angeles reporters predict Fred Dwyer will defeat Wes Santee in the mile at the Compton Relays Friday night with a time under four minutes. Dwyer has backing from a private Fort MacArthur athlete who cites guidance from a famed four minute mile lineage.
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Houston
AAU Vegissarion
San Francisco
Santer Nenses
Modesto
Fresno
Santee
Wylee
al Franken
Beverly Hills
Kansas
Compton
Franken
San
Los Asueles
Southern California
Fred Dwyer
Wes Santee
Fyanz Stampel
Roger Bannister
Chris Chilane
Sweikert Bags 76,000 For Indianapolis Victory
Twenty nine year old Bob Sweikert won the Memorial Day 300 mile auto race at Indianapolis Speedway earning about 100000. His share totaled 76138.89 in live money plus expected appearance and other fees could add roughly 33000 more. Eighteen other drivers shared prize money including Tony Betterhausen and John Thomson, with special prizes listed for finishing positions and starters.
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Ins
Bob Sweikert
Indianapolis Speedway
Sweikert
Hayward
Howsthod
Bill Spy
Sweiert
Valeran
Tony Betterhausen
Tinley Pars
NIJ
Davies
Puvo
John Thomson
Field
Lok
Wentien
UNG Teack
VURXY
Ster Pelief
He Leter
Wilbur Shaw
Tor
Streight Speedway
Viikevien
Funeral services honor famed racer Virkovich in Indianapolis
Funeral services were held for Virkovich in Speedway Indiana. He died after a fiery crash during a race scene that echoed through the auto racing community. His legacy includes pole position runs and victories in the 1953 1934 era, marking him as a top figure in Speedway history. The tribute noted his influence and the tragedy surrounding his final race.
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Indianapolis
Virkovich
Speedway
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Fresno
Suval
Cirkal
Jnant Ames
Linden
Finny Darwell
Bill Vukowick
Ida
Joe
Presny
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Enday
Aestllorr
Fendy
James
Eddie Tonneany
Ben Freeland
Cal Nuwar
Art
Shore Templeman
Bara Harris
Keith Andrews
Bale
Timmy Bryan
Vukoetely Tack
Maglie Delivers As Giantsedge Phillies 2 1
Sal Maglie pitched strongly helping the New York Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2 1 for their sixth win. Maglie allowed two runs in the first inning, then limited the opposition to three hits rest of the game. The win pulls the Giants within one game of the Dodgers in the standings.
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Francisco
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Teo I Durochet
Sal Maglie
Méglie
New York Giants
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Don Moss
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Dick ‘Eat
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Ute Dodgers
Mossi
Bob Fetler
Orioles
Indians
Dave Philley
Ate
Wen
Say
Sam Dente
Red Sox Defeat Yankees Amid Confusing Valley Ballfield Play
Red Sox edge Yankees 8 1 in a chaotic field report with scattered hits by Heyward and Currey and pitchers Opperman and Czyler managing a low hit game. Indians lose 6 1 to Reds as O Connor and Tunney lead with multiple singles and two runs scored.
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Tra Valley Community Center
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Jeane
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O'Connor
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Sox
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Terry Gough
Mike Tunney
Jim Ren
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Hawks
Ted Heavistor
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miCobier
Heme
Denny O Connor
Mt TY
Boston Trio Dumps Padres Reds Sox Deal Pays Off for Oaks
Oakland beat San Diego 6 4 as Van Alstyne, Brown and Consola lead with key hits. Ed Bailey and Becquer drove in runs while Brown, Rose and Gray starred on offense. Don Flecky pitched in his last game, fired by President Goodwin, amid a heated debate.
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Kazak
Billy Consele
Allen VanAlstyne
Herold
van Alstynet
Padre
Pire
Don Flecky
Claire Goodwin
Heave-Linea
Rob Elliot
Milt Smith
Gileier
Inman
Cansalo
Alstyne
Brown
Lely O'Douin
van Cuyke
Leyte
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Josses
O Boul Denies Move to Remove Ump Flecky
Oakland Acorns manager Lou O'Dow denies organized effort to fire umpire Don Flecky and claims no attempt was made to push his removal. He notes repeated complaints about Flecky but asserts he did not advocate ousting him despite league president Claire Goodkin's suspicions.
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Lou O'Dow
Oakland Acosns
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Don Flecky
Flecky
O'Daul
Sesterday Dy
Claire Goodkin
Oaul
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