Swaps Nashua race stalled by distance and talk
New York reports persistent talk of a Swaps versus Nashua match race. William Woodward opposes shipping Nashua to California, citing fairness and travel strain, while Arlington and Washington Park officials push for a Chicago option and a possible $100,000 winner-take-all race.
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New York
California
William Woodward
Iratas
Twain
Hollywood Park
Woodward
Nashua
Ellsworth
Chicago
Ben Lindheimer
Arlington
Washington Pupks
Geise
Meee
Holy Od Park
Wately
Shalvenger
Swaps
James D. Stewart
Holywood
Park
Hogan Predicts Long Hitter Will Win Open
The 1955 U S National Open at Olympic Club is expected to be decided by a long straight hitter off the tee. Ben Hogan, a four time champion, says the key will be driving distance and accuracy with fog and limited roll shaping play. Souchak Snead Middlecoff Nelson Ward Littler Maxwell and Furgol are among contenders as the field of 162 tees off Thursday.
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San Francisco
UPA
Ben Hogan
Mike Souchak
Sam Sneed
Hogan
Cr. Cary Middlecoff
Eddl
Byron Nelson
Youra al Mengerh
Mamaroneck
Olympic Club
Bargie Ward
Geng Littlerand
Billy Maxwell
Ward
Tene
Tavist
Snerd
Concensus
Nelson
Furgol
Open Course Road Is Due For Trimming
The Olympic Club lake at the 1955 national open site will have rough cut down from five inches to three to reduce weeds along fairways. Joe Dew of the USGA arrived and ordered the greenskeepers to trim the grass, while players like Sam Snead and Ian Hogan posted strong rounds in practice. Cary Middlecoast and Byron Nelson also teed off with solid scores as grim conditions threatened scoring.
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San Francisco
Ins
Olympic Club
Lake Cause
Joseph Dew
U.S. Golf Association
Ian Hogan
Sam Sneach
Bey
Wreenskeepers
Snead
Cary Middlecott
Byron
Blears and Kiniski to Defend Tag Crown Friday
World tag champions Lord James Blears and Wene Kiniski defend their title Friday night at the Oakland Auditorium in a one hour two fall headliner opposite Leo Nomellini and Rikidozan Ikidozan. Semi main features Big Bob Orton and Gregory Jareque in a 45 minute two fall bout. Azumafuji, Japan, debuts against Jess Ortega in a 20 minute one fall match under American rules.
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Lord James Blears
Wene Kiniski
Oakland Auditorium
Leo (the Lion) Nomellini
Nomekini
Rikidozan
Ikidozan
Lou Blears
Kiniski
Ota
Big Bob Orton
Gregory Jareque
Greg Xicks
Fung
Twoli
Azumafuji
Jess Ortega
Mexico
Ad Sante
Major Leaders By UNITED PRESS Leading Batters of National League
A condensed sports log lists top batters and teams with figures like Snider Dodgers Kaline Tigers and Kluszewski Reds. It covers National League leaders, notable sluggers, and mentions other clubs such as Braves Indians and Cubs with win totals and power hitters. The page also notes radio and TV listings for games including San Diego, Kansas City, and Oakland matches.
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United Press
Snider
Virdor
Kegs
Rigan Tatine
Bert Kuen
de Power
Kan
Lodar
Chicary Vernon
Wisi
RQ Snider
Dodgers
Sampanella
Rivazensal
Ede A Din Snider
Pode i Pala
Peels Campanella
Kluszewski
Ennis
Phillies
Mantle Yankees
Instant Snider
Kaline
Tigers
Bruton
Braves
HoGampanela
Aargn
TZ Smider
Mueller
Granite
Ads
Smh
Indians
Cubs
Inc
Encombe
Dick Whitman Tops PCL Bat Leaders in Race
Dick Whitman of Portland surged to lead the Pacific Coast League batting race with a 264 average as San Diego’s Milt Smith slumped from league-leading slugger to a lower spot. Gene Bearden, a former major leaguer, prospered with 10 wins and one loss to date, while Ed Bearden extended his win streak by beating ex-Oakland teammates twice.
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W Francisco
San
Gene Bearden
Ed Bearden
Oakland
Portland
Dick Whitman
San Diego
Milt Smith
Smith
Seattle Pitoning
Ann Wed
Brown
Oak
Bowman
Branner
Sta. SF
Pri
Brautt
Oldham
Sea
Munger
Elsion
Loy
Vico
Bi Pietro
Whitman
Port
D. ” Meikoven
Cake M
Drowin
Gale Gy
Siwith
Grandmother Steals Show in Air Derby in Havana
In Havana Cuba a 68 year old grandmother from California did not finish on money in the 1000 mile Washington Havana women’s air derby yet captivated spectators. From 35 starters eight dropped en route to Key West with Bernice Zurmbal Flint Michigan and Joan Hrubec Cleveland Ohio winning a purse and Batista’s prize. Second prize went to Fyenes Bera Los Angeles who flew solo. Ruth M Thomas and Bibs Canzo Knoxville Tennessee shared third prize money and Lydia Griffin Miriam Kansas City and Helen Vincent Kansas City split fourth prize. Rubunker Palm Springs California attracted airport crowds as the grandmother said she got lost over South Carolina seeking familiarity.
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Cuba
Cali
Washington
Batista Hy
Ifyences Bera
Los Angeles
Ruth IV. Thomas
Bibs Canzo
Knoxville
Tenn
Loria L. Griffin
Miriam
Kan
Helen Vincent
Kansas City
Paige
Zaildie Rubunker
Palm Sorinas
Calif
Ars
Rubunker
Thay
Ares
Texas Rodeo Rider Dies of Injuries
Salinas reports Amarillo rider John P. Curry died after a Sunday accident at Livermore California rodeo. The 53 year old professional was thrown from a quarter horse and suffered fractures to his right shoulder and left wrist. Cause of death pending autopsy. Survived by widow Thelma of Salinas.
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Salinas
Redson
John P. Curry
Amarillo
Tex
Livermore
Calif
Bearden Victor As Padres Drop All Star Contests
The San Diego Padres fell 7 4 to the Coast League All Stars in an exhibition in San Diego. Gene Bearden pitched the last two innings for the Padres and allowed two runs while the All Stars reeled off a late rally led by Bobby Del Greco and Sam Metkovich. The game drew about 3200 fans as scouts watched players including Jackie Merson and Milt Smith.
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San Diego Padres
Coast League
All Stars
Padres
Sormmy Herrera
John Car Wicine
Gene Bearden
San Francisco Seals
Gene
Tiel Webb
New York Yankees
Roy Hamey
Philadelphia Phillies
Jackie Merson
Milt Smith
Don Hallweg
Dick Aylward
Logart to Box Akins in July at St Nicholas Arena
Logart the Cuban welterweight, having won his eighth straight decision, is set to meet Virgil Akins of St Louis at St Nicholas Arena in July. The July 11 or 18 bout will replace Akins after a wrist sprain prevented his earlier fight, with Logart weighing 144 pounds and Lightburn stepping in last night to spar and pace tiringly.
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New York
Isaac Logart
Cuba
Virgil Aking
St. Louis
St. Nicholas Arena
Lightburn
Eddie Mafuz
Logart
Akins
Boxer Suspended Over Unimpressive Bout in Massachusetts
New York heavyweight Morris McNeil faced suspension in Massachusetts after a lackluster eight round bout with Cincinnati’s Bob Woodell. Referee Joe Zapustas awarded the win to Woodell after McNeil fell twice in the first round and showed no effort, leading the boxing commission to suspend McNeil and forfeit his purse.
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Brockton
Mass
New York
Morris McNeil
Massachusetts
Bob Woodell
Cincinnati
Zai Woodell
Joe Zapustas
McNeil
Zaptastas
The
Boxing Commission
Sugar Ray Robinson to Meet Castellani in Elimination Bout
Promoter Bennie Ford announced in San Francisco that Sugar Ray Robinson would face Becky Castellani in a 10 round middleweight elimination bout on Friday July 14. The winner earns a shot at Bobo Olson’s world middleweight title.
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San Francisco
Bennie Ford
Suger Ray Robinson
Becky Castellani
Ford
Dim Norris
International Boxing Club
Bobo Olson
Champion Wins in Cardiff in Four Round Bout
Dai Dower the British Empire and European flyweight champion scored a four round decision over Robert Mouginet of France in Cardiff last night.
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Cardiff
Wales
Dai Dower
Robert Mouginet
France
Survival of the Fittest in Oregon Snow Save Hibbs
Lee J. Hibbs, 70, endured four days in Cascade snow after a wrong turn while fishing near Linten Lake. Rescued by 35 locals with plane and dogs, Hibbs credited daily hunting and fishing for his survival as he recovered at Valley Lane hospital. His son Paul Hibbs joined the search from Hot Springs South Dakota.
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Ore
Cascade Mountains
Lee J. Hibbs
Barry
Hibbs
Valley Lane Hospital
Blue River
Linten Lake
Sherman
Arnold R. Allen
Springfield
Rf Hibbs
Allen
Guy Hebbe
Paul L. Hibbs
Hot Springs
5.D
Oaks Tilt To Help Buy GuideDogs
Emeryville notes a game between the Oaks and San Diego at Spa with profits aiding guide dog purchases. International Guiding Eyes, Two, a charity, assists training and buying dogs. Local speakers spoke at Seals Stadium about the cause.
Joe Patton Favored In Southern Amateur Opener
Linville Morganton golfer Billy Joe Patton was tipped to win medal honors as about 300 golfers began two days of qualifying for the 49th Southern Amateur at the River Hills Wilville Clee course. Joe Conrad seeks his third straight green jacket as match play starts Friday.
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Linville
Charmaign Jo Conrad
San Antonis
Walker Cupper
Billy Joe Patton
Morganton
Conrad
Wiville
Georgetown Track Coach Quits After Resignation at Georgetown
Track coach Frank Joflay resigns from Georgetown University amid internal changes. University officials announce staff shakeup in track program effective immediately.
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Washington
Frank Joflay
Georgetown Univ
Right Anglers Club Aids Handicapped Young Fishers
The International Association for Young Sportsmen plans a Wednesday meeting at 9031 Elrod Drive Castro Valley to discuss a club giving disabled children fishing outings. Since 1990 the group has grown to 28 members, funded by 25 cent monthly dues and donations, with efforts to repair a barge at Big Break Antioch for safe trips.
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International Association For Young Sportsmen, Inc
Wil
P.m
Bob Johnson
Elrod Drive
Castro Valley
Jack Boemer
Norman Townsend
Boemer
Mike Johnson
Mub
Ioaneé
Fontena Brothers
George Head
Agre
John Tomsin
Earl Warren
Pat Stetbins
Castro Valley _Lumber Co
Jack Kalash
Castro Valley Agence
Giants Braves Battle For Flops Title In NL Race
The Milwaukee Braves and New York Giants duel for "flops of the year" while Dodgers pull away. Cincinnati’s Rey Jablonski homered to spark a 6-4 win over Milwaukee as Jackie Collum limited the Braves to two singles in six innings. Ed Mathews provided Milwaukee’s offense, homering in the first and driving in runs, while Leo Durocher criticized his club’s complacency as Brooklyn held a steady lead in the league standings.
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Howard Sigmand
NEW York
Milwaukee Braves
New York Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
Chicago Cubs
Braves
Giants
Charlie Grimm
Cincinnati Redlegs
Redlegs
Rey Jablonski
Chet Nichols
Milwaukee
Dodgers
Mira Braves
Jackie Collum
Cineio Inati
St. Louis Cardinals
Gerry Staley
Collum
Smokey Burgess
Ted Kuszewski
Homors
Cincy
Nichols
Ededié Mathews
Rea
Lea Durocher
Durocher
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Cubs
Brooks
Cincinnati
Thair
Chicago
New York Yankees
Bombers
Indias
Yankee
Casey Stengel
Bob Grim
Tommy Byrne
Jim Konstanty
Tom Morgan
Golden
Indians
E Sox
Orioles
Detroit Tigers
Cleveland
Washington
Bruton
Adcork
Ar Nichols
Spahr
Lown
Bell
Ofashews
Khuszewski
Burgess
Jaslowski
Ner
Collurpine
College Title Play Reaches Semi Finals
Western Michigan remains undefeated as four clubs reach the NCAA Baseball Championship semi finals in Omaka. Wake Forest loses 9 to 0 to the Broncos, while Arizona, Oklahoma A&M and Colorado State post decisive victories. Arizona and Colorado State clash amid high runs from both sides. Western Michigan and Wake Forest set for a rematch later today.
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Omeka
Broncos
Wake Forrest
Avie
Colorado State
Colorado
Oklahoma A&m
Colgate
Arizon
Southwestern
Igkiettoma Aggies
Arizona Sto
Wake Forest
Races and baseball scores roll in from coast to coast
Last night in the Pacific Coast League All Stars led San Diego over a Fortland team. Results from the American and National Leagues show varied outcomes with upcoming pitchers named for tonight and tomorrow’s games. Notable matchups include Maurice Fisher for San Francisco against Scaife and Bowmen for Hollywood, with several other league contests slated across major cities.
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United Press
Pacific Coast League
Dicke
Halls
San Fras
Fortland
Los Angeles
All Stars
San Diego
Ban Francisco
Maurice Fisher
Scaife
Howie Judson
Lou Kretlow
Sal Diese
Cal Mebish
Bob Jgerrigan
Dasl
Chris van
BM Werte
Hollywood
Roger Bowmen
Cohbby
Sacramento
Bug
Les
York
Boston
Washington
Indians Sign With Spartans In Four Football Games
San Jose State and Stanford University have signed to play four football games in 1956 1957 1959 and 1961. The 1956 1957 1960 games will be at Stanford and the 1939 contest will be at San Jose marking Stanford’s first appearance in Spartan Stadium.
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San Jose State
Stanford University
Stanford
Spartan
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