On the Sidelines with Dwain Esper Review Spore Editor
The article honors Harold Davis and recalls his sprint battles and records in the 1940s. It highlights Leamon King’s 9.4 100 yard times, Davis’s rise from junior college to AAU excellence, and compares Davis to other great sprinters while noting his remarkable racing heart and national titles.
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Dwain Esper
Spore
Davis
Salinas Junior College
Fresno
West Coast
Salinas
Los Angeles Coliseum
Taists Mal
Mozelle Bletbe
Compton
Clyse Jeffrey
Stanford
Eddie Morris
Huntington Beach High School
Jeffrey
Morris
Ewell
Hayward Downs Rebels In Finale
Hayward Farmers broke a 3-1 deficit with a three run first inning and went on to beat San Lorenzo 6-2 in the final league game for both teams. Maury Hill led off with a fielding error and Tony King, Ken Vierra, and Tor Noble produced key hits as Hayward built a 3-0 lead before San Lorenzo answered with one in the bottom of the frame. Rich Wyant, Don Christiansen, and Frank Conway drove in runs, and subsequent pitching by Nesbit and Covey held the Rebels to two late runs as Hayward closed strong in the final frame.
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Ken Vierra
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Rich Wyant
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Bill Nesbit
Jerry Fontes
Denny Bauer
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Tom Noble
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Don Chianséen
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George Madrid
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Ozzie Stevenson
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Ron Meinburg
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Big Kennedy
Portland
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Tonsance
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Royce Lint
Cleveland Pats Feller on Block
The Cleveland Indians have Bob Feller on the latest waiver list along with Vic Wertz Art Houtteman Ralph Kiner and others. AL officials note there is no limit to waiver placements and withdrawals, with some viewing the move as an attempt to trade a star to a National League club.
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Cleveland Indians
Bob Feiler
Cleveland
Vic West
Art Houtteman
Ralph Xine
Apliteman
Kiner
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New Marks Seen In 500 Mile Indy Showdown
Veteran racer Bob Sweikert leads the pack in the 500 mile Memorial Day event at Indianapolis as Cal's Jack McGrath clocks a record lap of 342.360 mph in qualifying while the field features the fastest speeds in state history. The article tracks debates between Billy Vukovich and McGrath, notes Nesbit and other drivers in the Rebel and Confederate teams, and outlines row-by-row starting positions with drivers from Hayward and San Lorenzo amid a tense, high speed preview of a race expected to yield a new track mark.
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Indianapolis Speedway
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Jack McGrath
Johnny Thomson
Manuel Ayala
Fimmmay
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Aurora Earth Mover
Heyaybrits
Bob Sweikert
John Zick
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Jim Rubbing Splais
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Econdalt Richmond
suErae McCoy
Lavilla
Ban Lore
Baseball stars set records in big league wins
Daily Review notes Norm Zauchin and Bobby Halman in the record books after Zauchin hit three homers and a double as the Red Sox crushed the Washington Nationals 16 0. Halman delivered a clutch pinch hit in the seventh inning for the Giants to beat Brooklyn 4 1, tying Cy Young’s nine trade mark lifetime record.
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Immortallis Ocay
Norm Zauchin
Bobby Halman
Zauchin
Leo Durocher
Ead Baston
Washington
Hofman
Giants
Brooklyn
Baseball Roundup From The Giants Cubs and More
A chaotic recap notes Carl Erskine and Hank Thompson powering a 1 0 win for the Giants over the Cubs, as Philadelphia sinks further in the pennant chase. Sal Mas is suffering losses. Rudy York and Tony Lazzeri chase a major league homer record while Grady Hatton shines for Boston. Yankees, Orioles, and White Sox fortunes shift amid a day of 3 1 2 7 9 runs and late-inning drama.
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Phil Mesanc
Chicago Cubs
Carl Erskine
Teac
Hofman
Ted Abernath
Louisville
Abernathy
Boston
Washington
Grady Hatton
Tom Brewer
Josh
Aeowhead
Reaque
Ni York Yankees
Clevelind Oy Detimore
Detroit
Heeit
Chicago White Sox
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Nationals
To & Iosukee
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Cincinnati
Redlens
Phillies
Heth
Pittsburgh
Eddie Robinson
Ford
Yankees
Mickey Mantle
Informal Twin Bill Ends With Big Scoring Night
A small crowd watched two games last night. Cubs offense struggled while Cardinals and Reds squads posted runs. Orioles and Braves also had notable moments as hitters chased early leads. the two games showcased high scoring and shifting momentum.
Pads Win 15th Straight On 12th Inning Homer
The San Diego Padres rallied to beat Los Angeles 6 to 5 in 12 innings, securing their 15th straight victory. Eddie Kazak delivered a game winning home run in the 12th inning as Pacific Coast League action produced a dramatic late score.
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Hollywood
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Lox Angeles
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Osklenda Sagramento
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Eddie Kazak
Angels
PCC Track Championships Tilt Highlights UCLA and USC
UCLA and Stanford each sent 12 men while USC sought its 15th straight PCC title at Eugene trials. Don Vick of UCLA vaulted 56 feet 31 inches in the shot put, set a PCC record but also marked an Oregon field record. Penn State qualified 11 men at IC4A trials as Manhattan led with 15. Cantello of La Salle set a javelin meet record 228 feet 2.5 inches. Eastern and Big Ten results showcased windy conditions and multiple qualifiers for finals.
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Southern California
USC
UCLA
Stanford
Oregon
Tollowee
California
Tad
State
Don Vick
Ray Martin
Vick
New York
Ins
Penn State
Manhattan
Ji Morin
Morin
Nittany Lions
al Cantello
la Salle College
Philadelphia
Bob Allison
Navy
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Michura Mies
Detarone
Illinois
Wolves
Seals Host Portland In KSFO Baseball Broadcast
Seals vs Portland game coverage on KSFO radio. Neon-Baseball notes Brealyn and 7 Sseramrenty schedules. Seals lead in standings as broadcasts preview matchup and key players.
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State Swimmers Divers Top AAU Far West Meet in Oakland
Riverside’s Joanne Royer won the women’s senior solo as the National AAU synchronized swimming and diving meet opened in Oakland. Royer claimed outdoor titles previously at Santa Monica with Linda Ann Ridings second and Marilyn Kramer third. Oakland’s Jacquie Du Fosce, Joelyn Ryan, Pat Maag, Stephanie Witt, and others followed in order. Jackie Vargas and Marlene Marsnail won junior outdoor duets for Oakland, while Lilo Mund, a Chilean diving standout, appeared as an exhibition diver at the Athens Athletic Club showcase.
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Oakland
Joanne Royer
Riverside
Miss Royer
Santa Monica
Linda Ann Ridings
Fort, Lauderdale
Fla
Marilyn Kramer
Stephanie Witt
Long Beach
Pat Maag
Pasadena
Joelyn Ryan
Albany
Jacquie du Fosce
Jackie Vargas
Marlene Marsnail
Judy Jackson
Lilo Mund
Athens Athletic Club
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