Track stars shine at West Coast relays head South
A weekend relay meet on the West Coast produced multiple national marks as top athletes from UCLA USF and other programs posted standout times and distances. George Brown UCLA leaped 26 feet in the high jump while Craig Matson USF ran 9.0 for 100 yards. Jean Patterson of Alt California set a 210 pound shot put mark at 60 feet inches.
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Tuady
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Gehrmann Shatters Olympic Mile Pace in Atlantic City
Gehrmann, formerly of Wisconsin University, posted a standout mile run in Atlantic City finishing in a dazzling time of about 4 minutes 5.8 seconds. He surged from the back in the final 30 yards to outpace rivals Horace Ashenfelter and Curt Stone while Warren Dreutzler trailed.
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Wisconsin University
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Pred Witt
Joehrmann
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Gahrmann
Horace Ashenfelter
Bel Ashenfelter
Hornet Gaucho ACAL clash ends season push
Alameda Hornets aim to surge past Berkeley Gauchos in the final ACAL baseball games at Hayward and Richmond. Alameda, now third, could claim the county title with a win while Berkeley seeks to rebound as the league wraps up with key matchups against El Cerrito and San Lorenzo.
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EL Carrito
Fropi
Richmond
Herkeley
Hesperion Tinleyard
Marciano Meets Reynolds In Providence Tonight
Quiet Providence event features heavyweight Marciano facing Bernie Reynolds of Fairfield Conn in a billed exhibition clash. Rhode Island and Maine boxing authorities oversee a delayed May 14 date after suspensions and misdirections involving bout handlers and a notable New England heavyweight title contention.
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Frost Brockton
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Cimbersome
Bernie Reynolds
Fairfield
Conn
Maing Boxing Commission
Rhode Island
Redky
New Engin
Tie Penn
Alvan T. Fuller
Massachusetts
Maine
Reynolds
New England
Chicago Racing Strike Ends After Dollar Agreement
Horse owners and Lincoln Fields officials reached a settlement after a five and a half hour meeting with the Horsemen's Benevolent Protective Association and track officials. The agreement includes a minimum purse distribution and a raised percentage of the mutual handle, ending the strike that began last Monday at Lincoln Fields. Wrist watches were presented to four members of the Sacramento team during the evening gates.
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Lincoln Fields
Sportymen's Park
Lincoln Park
Horsemen's Benevolent Protective
Ilinois
Simon
Sacramento
Gates
Charles Graham
Cy Townsend
Bobby Keefe
Fred Brown
George Hildebrand
Oakland Aces San Diego Tilt in Tight Split Series
Oakland battles Los Angeles to gain a decisive series edge as Ham Merin Monty Schenz sparks a late rally. Sehnz and Chandler drive late runs while a heated bench incident and a spectator interruption mark a tense matchup in a doubleheader with San Diego looming.
Bay Meadows Tests Mixed Breeds in Historic Meet
Bay Meadows announces a groundbreaking 27 day harness racing meet mixing thoroughbreds and quarter horses. Five western states enter, with daily five races per division and Saturdays hosting five races per division, highlighting the quarter horse’s speed and traction versus the high‑stride thoroughbred.
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Hayward
California
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Cailfaraia
Bay Mentows
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Crange Powers
Golden Gate Winds Up Record Season
Golden Gate Fields closes after the most successful Northern California race meeting. Wagering shattered records with 38,890,910 in handle over 4 1/4 days, 879,093 daily, surpassing the prior 835,719. Attendance reached 523,007, led by Lights Up winning the Golden Gate handicap and the San Franciscan handicap.
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Golden Gate
C. H H. Jones and Sons
Berkeley-Hayward relay sets records at North Coast swim meet
Berkeley swimmers claim second in the North Coast Section championships held Saturday at the University of California pool. Palo Alto leads with seven points as 24 northern California schools compete. four new records fall including a 160 yard medley relay and Palo Alto stars win multiple events.
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Caliionia
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Hay- Ward
Alalasios
Figointh
Berkeley
Albany
Valerio
Tamarpais
el Cerrito
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Mt. Diablo
Richmond
Huywanl
Lee Parks
Catshamborigin
Roger Mor Us
Chamberlain
Varsity
Hayward Qwerry
Bob Musis
Ron Tewery
Bob Taylor
Wid Genedart
Sub Fleet Emerges as Pimlico Preakness Contender
At Pimlico Sub Fleet is seen as a strong Preakness favorite after a noted Withers Mile victory in New York. Armageddon, suffering a blinded left eye, surprised by joining the Preakness picture with several eligible rivals, though many fear the mile distance may hurt its chances. Sub Fleet has shown steady improvement, finishing second behind Hill Gail in the Kentucky Derby.
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Shed Row
Old Pimlicn
Sub Fert Inday
New York
Cain Hay
Pimlico
Withers
Les
Sub Fleet
Padres Take Commanding Lead with Three-Game Split Streak
In the Pacific Coast League race, the San Diego Padres surge atop the standings after a three-game split with Sacramento and other results. Highlights include Jack Graham’s homer in a 3-2 win, Guillermo Luna’s shaky showing, and Bob Boyd’s ninth-inning triple driving in the winning run in the overtime second game. Sacramento, Portland, San Francisco, and Hollywood played mixed results as the circuit tightens.
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Baseball Standings and Results from the Pacific Coast League
Standings and results dated Sunday May 11 show San Francsicos 19 beating Lollywood 4 while Los Angeles 4, Oakland 3 and other scores are listed. Oakland 8 Los Angeles 3 notes and Portland 4 San Francisco 3 appear with Sacramento and Seattle results. Matches include Oakland 5 Los Angeles 2 and Hollywood 4 San Francisco 3. Next week schedule lists Oakland at Sacramento and Hollywood at Portland.
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Baseball pitchers dominating early season as hits/outs surge
In a season of strong pitching, both leagues show many five hit or fewer games. Bob Lemon and Allie Reynolds delivered standout wins, while Cleveland swept Detroit 2 1. Chicago faltered, and Washington rose to second place as strong pitching reshaped early standings.
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