Athletes Shine in ACAL Meet at Edwards Stadium
Alameda County Athletic League meet at Edwards Stadium saw George Jones of the Rebels win the 120 yard high hurdles, Dick Dailey of Hayward tie for high jump, and Charlie Edwards of San Lorenzo prevail in pole vault. Despite injuries to Dailey and Jefferson, San Lorenzo placed fourth, a school best, while Hayward and San Lorenzo coaches Benny Wagner and Ray Mahanish rallied teams against setbacks.
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Hayward
San Lorenzo
Alameda County Athletic League
Edwards Stadium
George Jones
Rebels
Dick Dailey
Hay- Ward
Kissez
Joe Griffin
Alameda
California
Jones
Orer
Dailey
Cajfornia State
Jefferson
Charlie Edwards
Hii
Benny Wagner
Ray Mahanish
Wagner
John Melmyre
Lou Pacheco
Edwards
Pacheco
Mahannah
Abi
Grabord
Don Oakes
Ancy
Gene Angus
Angus
Lamont Alston
Alston
Mahwah
Indians Employ Pennant Winning Formula In Twin Bill Sweep
Brooklyn surge tops the NL as the Indians hold to their tested doubleheader tactic winning two from Kansas City 9 6 and 2 1 to seize a two game lead in the AL. Al Rosen drives in the decisive runs with his fifth homer while Al Smith powers the nightcap with three homers in the twin bill. Cleveland rallies from 5 0 down to three in the third and four in the fourth. Houtteman and Narleski gain the wins in relief. The White Sox and Yankees pull even with Tigers and Red Sox, while Milwaukee and Giants win in the NL as Dodgers crush Phillies with Snider and Hodges delivering early and late runs. Prolific hitting across the circuit includes Mays Mueller and Aaron delivering key blows as pace quickens toward October.
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Howard Sigmund
NEW York
Brooklyn Dodgers
Life Jets
Cleveland Indians
Tribe Wick
Indians
Kansas City Athletics
Esterday
UIRS
Philadelphia Phillies
Dodgers
al Rosen
al Ceccarelli
al Smith
Cleveland
Smith
Art Houtteman
Ray Narleski
Chicago White Sox
New York Yankees
Detroit Tigers
Yankees
Willard Nixon
Boston Red Sox
Washington
Baltimore
Orioles
Milwaukee Braves
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bucs
Cincinnati
Chicago
Cubs
Snider
Bob Miler
Phillies
Johnny Podres
Bo Roebuck
Jim Hughes
Merk
Neele
Chisox
Minnie Minoso
Dies Donovan
Detroit
Frank Lary
Donovan
Nixon
Joe Collins
Hank Bauer
Bob Grim
Konstanty
Yenks
Straight
Bosox
Jnst
Nats
Senators
Tony Umphleit
Jesse Levan
Willie Miranda
Bobby Young
Willie Mays
Don Mueller
Giants
Pirates
Dick Groas
Gerry Lynch
Gene Freese
Mueller
Pittsburgh
Warren Spehn
Redbirds
St Louis
Harvey Haddix
Ed Mathews
Henk Aaron
Braves
Bob Speake
Ransom Jackson
Ciney
Hobie Landrith
Hank Chili
Ernie Banks
Bruins
Sam Jones
Corky Valentine
Oakland Beavers and Angels clash in pivotal PCL bid
Emeryville notes a tense doubleheader as the Acorns chase fourth place, with Beavers and Angels trading blows. Serena and Sweeney’s near fight looms amid a two-game series, while Gettel earns Player of the Week as Oakland and Los Angeles split the day with strong pitching and timely hits.
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Rubido Proto
Bill Serena
Emmett Ashford
Don Flecky
Los Angeles Angel
Bill Sweeney
Serena
Sweeney
Angel
John Puechs
Turk Lown
Oaks
Angels
Emeryville
Jim Nash
Bill
John Pyeda
Oakland
Los Angeles
Eddie Jr
Angel Sponn
Matty Joe Hatten
George Hemberger
Bamberger
Hal Rice
Jend
Steve Bilko
Gettel
Rishthasder
Flag Races and League Standings Mixed Results
Pacific Coast and League standings show wins and losses with scattered notes. Entries mention San Diego Sacramento Los Angeles and others, with ages and scores obscured by OCR. American League results cite Cleveland Seattle New York Washington Baltimore and upcoming games listed across cities.
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Pacific Goast
San Diego Sacramento
Snees
Eurs Glad
Los
Angeles
Sea Atile
Los Angeles
Wood
San Diego
Fitghers
uBul
von x Ramee
Sleveland
Festesday
New York
Et Beret
Oakland Cup Closes Meeting at Golden Gate Fields
The Oakland Cup closes Golden Gate Fields week with a $50,000 feature and a $150,000 added turf event for two year olds. Andre J Crevelin stables seek Gold en Land in the mile and a sixteenth handicap against Bezaha Guilton Madero Beau Busher Bequeata and Star of Bass in a tight field.
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Albany
Golden Gate Fields
Maia Hegins
Comas
Oakland
Golden Gate
Golden Land
Bezaha
Guilton Madero
Beau Busher
Bequeata
Star of Bass
Covert Ie
TRIBE HOSTS TROJAN SPIKERS OFFICIAL SEES TURNING TIDE
Olympic chief Avery Brundage reported progress toward Melbourne 1956 Games pledging Australia will be ready for athletes and spectators. He warned a remote risk of losing the event if proof of readiness was not provided by the Paris IOC meeting. Brundage praised Australian press support and noted military participation was encouraged.
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Los Angeles
Avery Brundage
Olym- James Commission
Australia
Melbourne
Brundage
Southeast Asia
Paris
Jtke
Far East
Bowden Gives Up Mile For Remainder of Year
Berkeley phenom Don Bowden, junior and sophomore record setter, will not race the mile for the rest of the season. He earlier broke the national freshman mile mark at the Little Big Meet and also won the half mile and ran a relay leg. California coach Brutus Hamilton awaits Upshaw’s return as the Bears seek form for upcoming meets.
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Berkeley
Don Bowden
California
Ward
Bowden
Jack Dianetti
Michigan State
Wes Sentee
Kansas
J Santee
Sentee
Bowiden
Stanford
Ury Graves
Leamon
Medley
Bay Area
Frey
Ernie Shelton
Shelton
Wait Davis
Fernando Ledesma
UCLA
Trojans
Bruins
Westwood
Walt Garrett
Mike Larrabee
Garrett
Larrabee
Keith Brownsberger
Jim Sarss
Loren Sorenson
Fat Coyle
Howard Bugcee
Jack Weiershaver
Frank Hermann
Seth Jon Arete
Dick Richards
Rey Martin
Martin
United States
Calfornia
John Bugge
Leo Long
Indians
Brownsperrer
Albeney
Bears
Jos
John Kahnert
John Steller
Cheney
I Steller
Kehnert
Tender Foot Derby Winner Tender Foot Derby Winner
Kentucky race report on Kal-sole the Derby winner from Louisville. Trainer M A Tenney explains a pre race foot issue, removing a shoe and resetting a plate to allow a final workout before the big event. The colt returned to California after the Derby delay and work.
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Louisville
Kenterby
Landsone
California
M. A. Tenney
Jas
Tenney
Upsets Hit Oakland City Golf Championship Round Three
Ross Mitchell, a Parks Air Force Base lieutenant, stunned the field with a 5 and 4 victory while defending champion John Fry and Lema faltered amid a sea of matches. Bosacci and Lema posted notable showings as round two results ripple into the third, with leaders plotting momentum at Lake Chadat course.
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Dakland
Oakland City
Lake Chadat
John Fry
Dick Fry
Ross Mitchell
Mitchell
Parks Air Force Base
Southern Methodist University
Mitchel
Gene Boseac
Lema
Chavel
Lene Bosenceld
Tory Lema
Gagnon
Dick Vera
Ralph Hall
Stymaca
Ily Araiar
Anc
Se Sty Sac
Karey Yexholan
Bob Hanser
Ras Fandeu
Frank Pellexnini
Earl Fersttad
Vince DePolo
Fred Volz
Jalin Peaysox
Default Va Gortier
Witks
A. Cher
Gordon Ross Mitenell
John Natt
Frank Salas
Deen
Taha Prat
Bill Irwin
Joe Clarence Costa
Duane Ankerberg
Gilbert Texeira
G. Herider
Marc Rice
Charles Bigelow
LeRoy Godii
Greg Mebakian
Boo Hurd
Swaps Returns to Hollywood Park Opens Three Year Title Question
Isolated report from Louisville notes Swaps, Derby champion, returning to Hollywood Park. Nashua and Summer Ten expected to duel at Pimlico then Belmont, while Ellsworth keeps Swaps in California to pursue later races. Opportunity to run at Pimlico blocked by travel decisions.
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Hollywood Park
Louisville
Stucky Desty
Nashua
Churchill
Rex Elsworth
Pimlico
Ellsworth
Los Angeles
California
Ken
Adda
New York
Baltimore
Summer Ten
Belmont
Darby
West Coast
Tan
Imlans
West
Hollywood F
Chicago
Washingtor Park
Belair Stud
William Wead
Swaps
Stanford Track Faces Weather Doubt Amid Big Meet
After an 87 44 win over California in the 60th Big Meet at Edwards Stadium, Stanford hosts Southern California tomorrow evening at Stanford Stadium. The commuters special will start at 7 30 p m as the Tribe seek a respectable score while weather remains a doubtful factor for the meet originally set for April 23. USC, winner of six straight national championships, brings another awe in a key conference clash.
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Berkeley
California
Edwards Stadium
Stanford
Southern Arnia
Stanford Stadium
Tribe
Trojans
U SC
Track meet results show Brownsberger star across events
The Winners 100 Brow n s berger and 220 Brow n s berger lead with strong times. Garret clocks 46.3 in the 440, Hersh 1:55.4 in the 880, Strong and Maddox post midseason miles, and a 3:18.92 mile relay by Stanford.
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Brownsberger
Garret
Hersh
Strong
Maddox
Shaweet
Stanford
Fatter
Hyde
Garrett
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