Wimbledon seedings set as Larsen leads strong field
London reports San Leandro’s diashy Ulule Ad Litsen seeded in the men’s singles at Wimbledon, while defending champ Mick Savitt of Grange, Nw, is fourth. Frank Sedgman tops the list for the third year, with Joni say Orobay of Egypt second and Larsen rising after recent wins in Seattle and Idaho. Maureen Connolly leads the women’s singles, with Americans well represented in the top ranks.
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Oaks Host Seattle Wait Return of Noble's Power
The Acorns of Oakland host Seattle in the first of a seven game series as Hal Gregg and two surprise Cuban pitchers join the rotation. Rafael Noble, the broad shouldered catcher from Cuba, returns to Oakland after a two year absence, while the Giants option keeps Noble in play for the 1950 pennant season.
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Our Olympic Chance Less Flash More Balance
UTED PRESS reports optimistic views on America’s 1948 Olympic team balance. Hortative quotes praise a stacked lineup in hurdles high jump and sprints, with Wes Santee highlighted for the 100 meters. Notable names include Rhoden, Wint, Matson, and Sim Innes, while trials focus on Berkeley and Long Beach competitions as athletes vie for NCAA AAU qualifying spots.
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Ex-Oak Hal Gregg Tops PCL as Boyd Hits .340
Hal Gregg tops the Pacific Coast League with a 1-2 record and strong pitching stats after a recent sale to the New York Giants. Bob Boyd of Seattle leads hitters with a 34 percent mark, while Max West of Los Angeles leads in homers and Jack Graham of San Diego tops in runs batted in with 44.
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Night Auto Races Open At Oakland Speedway
Ashland opens its night auto racing season with a 30 event program at Oakland Speedway. The Hay Cities Racing Association sanctions the meet held on a new quarter mile track with a 20 foot longer straightaway and a high 6 foot fence. A 25 lap main event starts the program, followed by a 15 lap consolation and eight lap finals plus a four lap trophy dash. First race goes at 7 oclock after qualifying.
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Golf Exhibition at Hearst Ranch by Helen Dettweiler
Hearst Ranch hosts a free Sunday golf exhibition and clinic featuring Helen Dettweiler, top California teaching pro, along with stars such as Tommy Armour and Louie Suggs. Details note her long-hitting skill, teaching work, and plans for a new championship course at the Hearst site.
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Fight for Lead in Pacific Coast League Opener
Runner-up weapons was favored today to take the Pacific Coast League leadership from San Diego in their series which begins tonight in the Padres home town. The Padres hold a two game edge over the State who showed exceptional power in recent contends, San Francisco and Sacramento meet at the slate capital to decide who inherits the last place in PCL standings while Oregon plays at Los Angeles.
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Oaks Acquire Cuban Catcher Noble In Gregg Trade
The Oaks pull three players in the Gregg deal headlined by catcher Noble, a Cuba native who has a strong .316 season in 116 games with the Pacific Coast League after a 1943 stint with Jersey City. He previously hit .283 in 67 IL games and earned defensive honors, as New York Giants business follows. Portside Bowman of the Giants is optioned here with Bob Hall starting for the Taints tonight.
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San Diego Fielder Leads CCAA Baseball Title Race
Preston of San Diego won the 1952 CCAA batting title with a 0.188 average while guiding the team to a share of the league championship with Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara’s Deve Gorrie drove in 18 runs, batting third, with an average of .190. Shortstop Bill Davis of Santa Barbara and infielder Bustdy Bentham of San Diego also ranked among leaders.
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Giants Rally To Beat Cardinals In Bizarre Pennant Finish
In a dramatic final playoff, Bobby Thomson homered off rookie Willard Schmidt to lift the Giants 7-4 over the Cardinals. Thomson’s timely blast capped a late surge as Enos Slaughter and Peanuts Lowrey led a 16-hit attack, edging New York within three games of the Dodgers with a pennant on the line.
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Fresno Wins 5 1 In California Baseball Clash
Fresno team defeats Visalia Cubs 3 to 1 as Bil Downs hits his season homer to pace the Cardinals. Southpaw Tons Stathes allows eight hits and strikes out eight to earn his eighth win in a game noted as the only Gallesque contest on the schedule.
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Oakland's Art Soto Faces Dreyer in Los Angeles Main
Boxing fans witness South Africa's Jerry Dreyer against Art Soto of Oakland in a 10 round main event at the Olympic Auditorium Los Angeles. Dreyer, 1948 Olympic light welter champion, seeks his 36th victory in his 10th U.S. appearance, while Soto holds a local midweight crown and is considered the favorite on youth and stamina.
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College World Series Feud Ends Tonight Between Holy Cross and Missouri
In Omaha, Holy Cross and Missouri Clifford cross East West baseball feud in the 1952 College World Series. Holy Cross seeks its first NCAA title while Missouri aims to reverse a previous one run loss. Pitchers Dick Bogdan and Dick Atkinson expected to start. Perry blunted Missouri bats with seven straight wins aiding Holy Cross victory. Attendance nears 9,817 after 3,201 crowd.
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heavyweight draws in first comeback try
Tony Bosnich of San Francisco fights a two year comeback attempt and battles Jack McFalls of Los Angeles to a draw in a four ten round main event.
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