Solons overpower Los Angeles in 6-1 win over Oaks
Seattle pitchers Davis and Johnson starred as the Solons blanked Los Angeles 6-1 while San Francisco beat Portland 5-3. Garbed with strong offense, Sacramento and Seattle combined for late surges, with Glyn hitting a three run homer and Ostrowski aiding the attack as Seattle and San Francisco extended winning streaks.
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Pep Wins Spine-Rending Head Butt Fight Over Hammond
Willie Pep defeats Claude Hammond in a hard fought ten round bout in Mianee Beach Florida. Pep wins on a unanimous decision despite cuts and repeated head butts. Hammond suffers a scalp cut while Pep sustains a cut above the left eye as the crowd watches.
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Des Moines Promoter Courts Featherweight Crown for Flanagan
Pinkie George, Midwest promoter, says Glen Flanagan will be the next featherweight world champion once Saddler leaves the service. He sees a Durational title route and notes a potential George boasts of matches with Gene Smith and Flanagan's Washington return amid interest from Minneapolis. He downplays other contenders Ray Famechon and Roy Ankara and recalls Flanagan’s past with his boxers.
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Dodgers Set Major League Records In 15-Run First Inning
Brooklyn Dodgers explode for 15 runs in the first inning against Cincinnati, setting five new MLB records including most runs in an inning and 21 batters to come to bat. Duke Snider, Rube Walker, Peewee Reese and others drive the rally as Van Cuyk earns praise with four straight singles. Giants split doubleheader with Cardinals led by Dave Koslo. Robin Roberts wins seventh in a row for Phillies.
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Million Dollar Fight Looms For Matthews Marciano Clash
Seattle promoter Hurley eyes a possible New York bout pitting Marty Matthews against Rocky Marciano for a million-dollar gate. IBC head Jim Norris invited Matthews to discuss a signing while Matthews trains in Seattle. Talks hinge on prior IBC friction and potential signings with Layne, Maxim Jos, and others as Hurley aims for a spring chase in New York venues.
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NCAA Playoffs Set for Coast Conference Series
Selection chairman Clint Evans announced the NCAA eight district playoffs. The Pacific Coast winner faces the northern winner in a best of three series at Tultee Field May 30 to June 21. Fresno State battles CCAA champion Santa Barbara or San Diego State May 20 to 27 in Fresno. Seattle U meets No. 2 winner in late June. PCC champ plays Pee champ in a best of three in early June to crown the district champion. Evans notes Fresno State may endure two series to reach the finals.
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Oaks Drive for PCL Crown After Nipping Pads 8-2
Oakland sacked the San Diego Padres 8 to 2 as Jack Salvesan aims for 200th win. Allen Gettel, now with his sixth PCL club, toes the mound against Salvesan in a bid to secure a league lead for Oakland. The benefit game proceeds go to Children’s Hospital of the Bay Area.
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Baseball Standings and Action From Pacific Coast League
The latest Pacific Coast League standings show Oakland leading with a slim edge over San Diego and others close behind. Oakland beat the Padres as Milne and Lehner sparked key rallies, while Kehner’s equalizer kept San Diego within reach. New blood rumors hint at George Schmees joining Hollywood and Paul Lehner returning for Oakland.
Mil ler Aims For Record After Slot Run At Speedway
At Indianapolis Chet Miller clocked an unofficial 140.187 miles per hour in his Novi Special during a late trial run. Forty drivers tested in Sunday practice ahead of the S500-mile May 30 pace, as rain delayed sessions and Miller sought to better Freddie Agabashian’s first lap mark for a possible front-row starting position.
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Ten Round Draws Highlight Fresno Boxing Card
In Fresno California Jimmy Savala of Madera and Bobby Woods of Seattle fought to a ten round draw in the main event. Doug Riepy of San Francisco decisioned Tiger Snyder of Eureka in a ten round semi final.
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Thesz Retains Crown in Pro Wrestling Thriller
Lou Thesz 6 foot 2 inch 223 pounds defended his Greco Roman styled world heavyweight title by defeating Baron Michele Leone in three falls at Gilmore Stadium. A crowd of 25 256 watched as Leone won the second fall but Thesz finished the match in 30 minutes 20 seconds with a drop kick and airplane spin. Net receipts reached 108277.75 with a take of 81 525.45.
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Poets so OFF Poets so OFF Expedition in Sonoma Golf Event
Seventy two Lake Chabot Golf Club members traveled to Sonoma for Bul Burch Day. Cotta fired a 74 gross to claim first place as Bruch’s name featured on a cigar lighter prize. Chabot plans a Portuguese Versus The World event Sunday on the home course with 15 foursomes.
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Shoemaker Hit With 10 Day Suspension Ahead of Day
Jockey Willie Shoemaker receives a ten day suspension from Hollywood Park stewards for careless riding. The action delays his planned mounts in the Will Rogers Stakes and Venice Stakes as he begins a temporary farewell meet. Despite the ban he remains the season leader with ten wins at Hollywood Park, four ahead of rivals.
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LaMotta Sharp Victory Over Hairston in Detroit Bout
Jake LaMotta earned a clear win over Hairston before 10 233 Olympia Stadium fans despite illness. He weighed 160 pounds and expects a crack at the light heavyweight title, with Maxim and Robinson’s bout deciding the crown.
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SoCal Cindermen Set for Oregon Conference Meet
USC and UCLA ship 18 men to Eugene for the Pacific Coast Conference meet. USC brings defending champs John Bradley Parry O'Brien and Jack Davis led by coach Jesse Mortensen. UCLA counts George Brown and Rod Richards as key scorers under coach Ducky Drake. Brown aims to extend his 38 meet undefeated streak.
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Hayward offers summer swim classes for kids at municipal pool
Hayward Area Recreation District opens six week aquatic instruction for children ages 6 through 15 starting June 14 at the Hayward municipal pool. Registration runs June 2 for Period I and June 24 for Period II with a June 30 start for Period III. Classes run Monday to Friday with junior lifeguard and beginner levels, taught by certified Red Cross instructors. A nominal admission fee applies and enrollment forms are available at the district office.
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IBC Crime and Boxing Probed
New York boxing oversight is examined by Reheel Christenberry, head of the New York State Athletic Commission, in Life Magazine. He cites pressure from managers and critics, notes recent measures for boxer safety including medical supervision and safer ring coverings to reduce head injuries.
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