Landy Sets World Mile Record in Turku Finland
Australian runner John Landy shattered the four lap world record with a 3 80 mile in Turku Finland beating Britain's Chris Cray and Sweden's Sune Karlsson. Landy, famed for solo winter runs in Australia, had already posted 4 02 and 4 04 miles earlier in Melbourne and January and continued a stellar season across Sweden and Scandinavia.
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Landy Seeks Faster Mile After 3 58 Breakthrough
Australia's Landy predicts he can do better than 3 58 after clocking a 3 58 mile in Turku. He and Bannister are set for a dream mile at Vancouver Empire Games in August as the pair chase the four minute barrier with pacer Chataway providing renewed chase.
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Beavers Hoping Lefties Turn Tide Against Oaks
Emeryville series opens as Portland Beavers rotate three left-handers Bill Boemler Glenn Elliott and Jehoseph Heach against Oakland Acorns in the Pacific Coast League week 12 clash at 8 15 p m Jaybird Heard returns to form for Portland after a slow stretch Described as a potent Portland lineup with Hopper seeking to regain batting rhythm and a strong relief effort from the staff
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All Stars Beat Hollywood In Pacific Coast League All-Star Game
The Pacific Coast League All Stars defeated Hollywood by seven runs as bases loaded in the ninth. Frank Austin drove in San Francisco’s Ron Chesa with a single to tie, then Harry Elliott delivered a two-run hit for the lead. Nippy dongs and Ray Osterer added scoring, while Hollywood managed only nine hits against the All-Star pitchers.
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Parks Air Force Takes 15-4 Win Over USL Keav Sage
Alameda Parks Air Force defeated USL Keav Sage 15 to 4 behind Blue Dell pitcher Ken Lew who earned his first victory of the season and Parks pounded out 18 hits. Alameda then fell to meta 6-5 in a 10 inning contest as the week’s sports log shows.
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Radio sports log features Bayside matchup and pro season tease
A fragmentary radio sports log lists games including Retlegs versus Dode, Owks against Beavers, Seals versus Paces with start times around 8:30 and notes on late-season releases. Names appear garbled, but the card hints at Bay area and Hollywood Park context with multiple teams in a pre-season slate.
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Landy Breaks Mile World Record In Hot Track Conditions
Dean Cromwell, USC track legend, hails Australian Joan Landy after he clocked a sub four minute mile. Cromwell, who predicted the feat, notes tight conditions aided Landy’s 3:58 world record. He also predicts Wes Santee may reach 3:36 someday, with peak form expected for the 1956 Olympics.
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Elliott Tops Coast Loop With .350 in League Play
Elliott leads Coast Loop with .350 batting in a high scoring season. Gaxland's Jim Marshall dominates with 63 RBIs and 14 home runs in the home derby. Leaders highlighted as the season unfolds.
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Scortichini Wins Lightweight Clash in New York Card
Italian 154-pound contender Italo Scortichini edged Pedro Gonzales 10 rounds at St. Nicholas Arena after opening with fast combos and precise punching. Ruff claimed his 12th straight win in a first 10 rounder at Eastern Parkway, while Rutt dominated Brian Kelly in Brooklyn.
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Italy
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Softball Tonight In Castro Valley AA Traveling League
Evening softball schedule lists ASC Ambulance versus Franks Oasis at 9 p.m. at Bohannon. Also matches Scott Electric against Lorénza Manor Merchants at 7:15 p.m. and Native Bons at 4:45 p.m. in the league action with several teams named.
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Boxing Results From New York Nightcard Unclear Matchups
In a fragmented report, UES fighter Tose UES defeats Pedro Gonzales by decision amid scattered listings of other bout results in New York and surrounding cities. Frankie New York defeats Blin Kelly by outpoint while Al Villafarra tops Al Lagrutta, with various inconsistent locations and weights noted.
Win With Willie Drives Giants to Lead in 1954 Pennant Chase
The New York Giants adopted a pennant campaign slogan "Win With Willie" as Willie Mays powers a 8-5 victory over the St Louis Cardinals. Mays homered twice, collected three hits, and contributed key plays to lift New York to a one game edge over Brooklyn. Grissom closed out the win as St Louis failed to maintain.
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Wimbledon Opens With Quick Wins by Connolly and Others
Defending champion Maureen Connolly "Little Mo" of San Diego led an easy first round as she defeated Jean Leon of South Africa 6-0 6-3. Margaret Osborne Du Pont, Lapoige Brough, and Doris Hart also won straight sets. In doubles, Trabert and Seixas defeated Kerap and Moblach 6-3 6-2 6-2. Other stars like Larsen, Patty, and Mullory advanced to round two.
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Atlanta
Moore's Hit Wins Game in Bottom of Seventh
In Castro Valley Bill Coady Post defeats Maxwell House 5 to 4 in a B league Recreation district softball game. Jack Moore's one run single in the bottom of the seventh produced the winning margin after Glenn Edwards' error set up Hal Swift on base and Moore drove him home.
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Giardello to meet Kilgore in 10 round bout at Arena
Philadelphia hosts middleweight contender Joey Giardello in a 10 round nationally televised fight against Billy Kilgore of Miami on July 7 at the Arena. Kilgore travels from Florida for the bout announced today.
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Martinez Modest About July 1 Fight in New Jersey
Vince Martinez of Patterson New Jersey a welterweight with a 39 3 record spoke modestly about his July 1 bout at Gilmore Field. He plans to outbox and outpace Art Aragon for a possible decision while Aragon previously called him a bum. Martinez aims for his largest purse $25 000 in the Los Angeles confrontation.
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Inning Rally Nets VFW Victory in Softball Clash
SAN LORENZO-VEW rallied for two runs in the fifth inning to edge Hunt Foods 5 4 in a Hayward district softball game. Hunt led 4 3 entering the frame as three hits and a walk produced two runs for the VFW to seize the lead and win.
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