Wimbledon Opens With Brough and Fleitz Victory
Louise Brough of Beverly Hills and Beverly Baker Fleitz of Long Beach won first round women's singles at Wimbledon attended by Truman. Brough defeated Jean Forbes 6-0 6-0 in 30 minutes, while Fleitz beat Pilar Barril 4-6 6-3. The day also featured a marathon men’s match halted by darkness, with Ham Richardson leading Jack Arkinstall 2-1 before pause.
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Truman
Jean Forbes
South Africa
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Calif
Shirley Fry
Jaroslav Drobny
Rama Krishnan
India
Brant
Gatinar Mulloy
Denver
Neale Fraser
California State Fair to Host 100 Mile NASCAR Race
Sacramento style race article notes the California State Fair Grounds will stage a 100 mile NASCAR Grand National Circuit race for new passenger cars on Sunday afternoon July 8. Top speedway drivers compete for a $4,600 purse watched by thousands. Langhorne serves as a model of thrills with cars piling up and flames seen in past events.
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Kramer Mate Sued Over Auto Injury Claim
Tennis star Jack Kramer and his wife Gloria face a $100,000 lawsuit in Los Angeles court over an automobile incident. Details indicate a civil action seeking damages from the couple tied to the incident and alleged injuries. The case underscores ongoing legal challenges surrounding high profile athletes.
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Los Angeles
Jack Kramer
Gloria
How They Stand And Matchups In Baseball And Basketball
Fragmented sports notes list standings and upcoming games across teams including Vancouver Portland Seattle and Sacramento with rosters and pitchers noted. The snapshot includes league positions, matchups like Portland vs Vancouver, and pitching pairings for today with several city and team names.
Yawl Jada Still Leads In Tahiti Yacht Race
In the world’s longest yacht race from Los Angeles to Tahiti the 18-foot yawl Jade led a five-boat fleet. Jada reported 1328 miles from Los Angeles with Novia Del Mar 60 miles behind and Quest 90 miles back in second on handicap. Celebes and Viveka trailed, winds slowed progress. finish expected to exceed 20 to 28 days. Race began June 16.
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Bill Sturgis
Jade
Los Angeles Harbor
Celebes
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Ade
Viveka
Tahiti
Training For Young Hunters
Disappointments and delays for young hunters can be avoided by early planning. State law requires anyone under 16 without a prior license to hunt to show a certificate of competence in handling firearms before licensing. Four hour National Safety Association courses are offered by about 2000 volunteer instructors statewide with contact through the Department of Fish and Game or local offices.
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Department of Fish and Game
Fish and Game Werden
Babe Zaharias Hopes To Beat Cancer On 42nd Birthday
In Galveston Babe Zaharias marked her 42nd birthday while hospitalized at John Sealy, focusing on cancer recovery after multiple operations. Husband George Zaharias helped plan a small party as supporters note her persistent spirit and recent weight loss. plans include outpatient treatment and continued golf interest.
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Zaharias
John Sealy
George Zacharias
George
Tey
Sporge
Review Sports SID Hoos Daily Review June 26 1956
Sports editor SID Hoos leads the Daily Review coverage in a June 26 1956 edition. The page highlights local teams, player notes, and upcoming games with brief summaries and scores from recent contests.
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Sid Hoos
The
Daily Review
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Aragon In' Suit Threat Over Punch Escalates
Los Angeles welterweight Aragon accused fellow boxer Disk Goldstein of unprovokedly punching him in a gym altercation after boasting he would KO Aragon. Aragon threatened legal action and said his trainer separated them, while Goldstein admitted anger over Aragon’s boast and said he struck in self defense.
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Los Angeles
Fon
Gulgen Boy
California
Sugar‘Ray Robinson
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Goldstein
Joe “Miceli
Jogmes
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Alarcon
Wil Tome
Caste
X Rays Sought for Schoendienst by Giants
Red Schoendienst of the New York Giants was advised to undergo X-Ray treatments to clear a calcium deposit in his right shoulder. He has suffered chronic arm soreness and was told not to throw or swing a bat for at least a week after his June 14 trade from the St Louis Cardinals.
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Caseman
Red Schoendienst
New York Giants
An Schoendienst
Hag
Giants
St Louis Cardinals
Bill Park Wins South County Realty Golf Championship
Bill Park captured the Southern Alameda County Real Estate board golf title at Sequoyah Country Club. Ken Lowell won Class A, Lyn Haymes took Class B, and Sen. Hatcher claimed Class C with a hole in one. A steak barbecue followed, with numerous prize balls awarded and a low gross trophy presented to a board member.
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Alameda County Real Estate Board
Sequayal Country Club
Ken Lowell
Lyn Haymes
Sen. Hatcher
Homer Ashley
Bud) Srennan
Towest Bross
Scot Ons
Bat Sark
Bue Brennan
Gal
Sid Shee
Syngerounc
BS el Tall
ASS AD Wines
J. Schwartz
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Ath
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Yale
Syndicate May Move Detroit Tigers to Los Angeles
Hollywood reports indicate Clark Gable Raoul Walsh and Bob Goldstein seek to buy the Detroit Tigers and move them to Los Angeles. Goldstein says $250,000 has been posted in escrow with more Detroit financiers involved. The bid could exceed three million dollars including stadium, land, franchise, structures, 40player contracts and three minor league clubs.
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Clark’ Gable
Raoul
Walsh
Bob Goldstein
Detroit Tigers
Los Angeles
Goldstein
Escro
Shehalf
Detroit
Los Angele Stein
Mate
Spike” Briggs Jr
Vrhohey
Dea
Seals Plan Third Sacker Malzone Debut Amid Slumping Standings
Special to The Review reports Frank Malzone will start at third base for the Seals as Eddie Joost reshapes the infield. Malzone, tired after two months without a full game, arrives to bolster a push for second place behind San Francisco.
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Joe Tanner
Oklasome” City
Malzone
Sscape
Eddie Joost
Hollywood
Malone
Red Sox
All Star Posts Show Starters Yet to Be Finalized
The latest Commissioner Ford Frick report lists voting tallies for upcoming All-Star selections. Mickey Mantle leads American League at first base with 45,267 votes to Vic Wertz’s 173, while George Kell and Ray Boone contend in the AL infield. Rip Repulski tops NL left field in voting with 34,306 to Frank Robinson’s 82,385, and Robinson overtakes Frank Thomas for second place with 31,383.
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Iwsi
Ford Frick
Mickey Vote
Boston
Vic Wertz
Cleveand
George Kell
Baltimore
Ray Boone
Detroit
Rip Repulski
St. Louis
Jed Frank Ron
Cincinnati
Robinson
Frank Thomas
Pittsburgh
Seals Face Hollywood In Tuesday Radio Sports Log
Tuesday broadcast previews a Seals versus Hollywood matchup. Key figures Major Inefue and Aah Hesepa discussed in the radar of sports radio, with focus on team form, notable players, and expected impact on standings.
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Hollywood
Canada Golf Cup Ben Hogan Keeps Second Tie
Canada Cup action at Wentworth shows Stan Leonard stretching his lead with a two stroke edge after 34 holes. Ben Hogan slips to a tie for second behind Leonard, while Roberto De Vicenza posts a 67 to join the chase as Snead and Balding fall back.
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Snead
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Booby Locke
Gary Player
England
Bilko Makes Shambles Of PCL Batting Race
San Francisco The Bomb Bilko dominates Pacific Coast League batting, leading in runs batted in and hits, with a .402 average and 31 homers. Gene Mauch of the Los Angeles Angels sits behind him with .262, as Bilko boosts team pace in Seattle pennant drive alongside Artie Schallock Jean Elmer Singleton and Bud Podbielan.
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Gene’ Mauch
Los Angeles Angels
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Mauch
Artie
Schallock
Jean Elmer
Singleton
Solid Bud! Podbielan
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Poddlelan
Dave Hillmen
Hecameles
William’ J. Whice
Rain Cancels Beavers Rally in Vancouver
PORTLAND Beavers led 3-0, but rain halted the game in the eighth after Tom Taffell’s three run shot. Vancouver Mounties win 4-3, taking the series 3-2. In Sacramento, Glenn Elliott pitched a 9-2 win over San Diego with Risley Baich and Jones homering.
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Beavers
Mounties
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Sacramento Solons
San Diego
Portland
Tom Taffell
Fred Besana
Bob. Alexander
Elliott
George ‘Risley
Dan Baich
Nippy Jones
Jones
Mantle Proves Key in New York Win Over Kansas City
Yankee star Mantle fueled a 9-2 victory over Kansas City, driving in four runs with a triple and key bunts. The win kept New York ahead in the pennant race, while Miller Park’s Milwaukee extended a road-winning streak and Hank Bauer, Joe Collins, and Norm Siebern contributed. Dodgers edged Cubs 3-2 in Jersey City as Erskine’s no-hitter memory lingered, and Reds climbed two games behind in the NL with Heinz Hluszewsis homer and Jablonski sac fly. Senators topped the Tigers 5-3 as Courtney hit a two-run homer late.
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Washington
Don Cagers Will Play Cal Twice In San Francisco Schedule
USF Dons outline a 25 game season with a slate including California at Berkeley on December 1 and Cal at the Cow Palace on January 26. The list shows games against Chico State, Washington University, Oregon State, Pepperdine, Loyola, Santa Clara, Fresno State, San Jose State, UC Davis and more with openers against Washington and USC.
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