Mixed Up Harness Horses Stir Santa Anita Notes
Frank Nollingworthi reports on four quirky harness horses at Santa Anita and four ensuing columns. Widower Creed, record holder at L’Anita and Hollywood Park, dominates with unpredictable behavior and a $187.60 payoff in 1957. Also previews Jack Brabham’s Grand Prix bids and a Baseball controversy over a Negro ballplayer feature.
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Santa Anita
Bagdad
Flow Line
Tomplon
Amerigo
al Santa Anita
Widower Creed
L’anita
Hollywood Park
Pomona
San Diego
Howard Beissinger
Beissinger
Frank Howard
Mickey Mantle
Wilt Chamberlain
California
Holly Wond Park
L'Anita
Hallywood Park
Exhibition Results from American National EAE League
Summary of exhibition results across multiple teams including White Sox, St. Louis, Baltimore, Cleveland, San Francisco, Milwaukee, New York, Chicago, and Portland. Reports detail wins and losses, notable plays, and upcoming matchups, with references to players and specific game events. The note mentions a Tuesday night meeting in Long Beach between teams.
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NS. Lous
Ruin Treuchicass
Jelrott
Balinore
Ahcincianan
Cleveland
San Fran
Washington
WiMwauker
New York
Soopril
G Chacinnath
Waa
Ore
Brosnane Hey’ Ai
Sanchee Und
Boley Aed Iene Dimes
Stowe CP
Generary
San Bernardino
al Heist
Gonstirn Donason
Anc
Shields
Weary
Backson
Fiine
Washington Ao
Levalte
Guste
Sacramento
Portland
Pacific
San Francisco
Austelt
Ashe
Warthington
J. Sullivan
Obert
Moncen
Priday
Weny
Ohiniéy Cid
Senrwindt
Wosthingland—Shipiey
Kirkland
Ravenport
Cnltage Cay
St Hebride
Portian Er
Brown
Cardwelly
Vikings Host Bakersfield in Metropolitan Conference tilt
Long Beach City College welcomes Bakersfield at Blair Field with a 1 p.m. start. Viking coach Joe Hicks names Ron Sikes as probable starter as Long Beach sits at 2-2.
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Long Beach City College
Bakersfield
Blair Field
Viking
Joe Hicks
Ron Sikes
Long Beach
Macy Runs New College Record in 5 000 Meters
Macy, who fled Poland and joined the University of Houston, clocked 14 25 4 in the 5 000 meters to break the national collegiate mark of 14 36 1 set by Wee Santee of Kansas in 1952. Bobby Morrow recovered from a slump to beat Jimny Weaver in the 10 meter dash by a narrow margin despite a 5 mph tailwind.
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Little John Macy
Poland
University of Houston
Wee Santee
Kansas
Bobby Morrow
Weaver
Morrow
Downey Aquas Sweep Varsity and Bee Titles in Texas Relays
Downey High earned the varsity crown and the Bee division title as Texas Relays action featured Downey’s win in the league meet. Wilson and St Anthony posted standout marks in sprint events, while East Texas State and Bay City squads set records in college and high school divisions. Jim Cortez led sprints for Pins and Myles Moran captured the 440 for St Anthony, with Downey claiming key relay wins and a strong overall performance.
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Austin
Tex
Bill Alley
Kansas
Abilene Christian
Baylor
Pete
Ray
Dick Cochra
Misham
Texas
St. Anthony
Souri
Texas Relays
Mike Lindsay
Jim Baird
East Texas
Oklahoma
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Jone
Myles Moran
Jim Cortez
Ray Hamby
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Sal Webster
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Joe-Gnirow
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Raver
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Lions
Bay City
Lane
Divi ‘Sion
Rookie Schultz Wins First Ascot Night Motorcycle Meet
In Ascot Stadium opener, rookie Schultz takes trophy dash and main event in B division while veteran Al Gunter wins the same two events in A bracket before a record crowd of about 6,500. The program also notes Elijah Schulte and other riders in the four-lap BT path race.
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Véterin al Gunter
Ascot Stadiunt
Schultz
Gunter
BT Path
Elijah Schulte
Prealaceateer
Senate
Petty de la Eta Holm Lan
Perresivy
Sony Tanners Eleen
Gun Club Spring Shoot Opens at Long Beach Dominguez
Long Beach Dominguez Gun Club holds its annual spring shoot today and Sunday at Artesia Street off Avalon Avenue. Competition starts at 9:30 a.m. with top shooters from Lakewood and Lynwood in contention. Event features multiple divisions for men, women, and youth, and offers the Diamond Medal for top prize.
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Long Beach-Dominguez
Anes Artesia
Avalon Ave
Edouard
Carpentier
Sander Szaha
A!am
Uraw
Mike
Ben
Lakewood
Lynwood
Sharpe
Mercy
Municipal Auditorium
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Bob
Wilson
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Livy Jones
Hernandez
Joe Scarpa
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Martin
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Metall Fable Y Seri Bindiv
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Lonwood
Prep Baseball Scores and Player Totals
Aulthan defeats Pow 4 to 2 while Wilson My Lakewood earns 7 to 2. Ibraa and Serna post multiple hits, Anthone and Comptan drive in runs. Lynwood over Paramount 5 to 1 with Dominguez and Centennials late push. San Matino and Harvard listed with scattered results.
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Pow
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Genes
Ibraa
Serna
Anthone
Comptan
Dominguez
Lynwood
Paramount
Ty Lavola
Werren
Drlesa
St. John Boyce
Harvard
College Baseball Blitz Hits Diverse Rivalry Notes
Long Beach State and Gal Paty lead California action with a win over UCLA in a mixed set of results. The slate features wins and losses across Fresno State Pepperdine Westmont Santa Clara and others, with scattered scores including 16 to 5 and 5 to 3 outcomes.
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Gal Paty
California
UCLA
Yac
Santa Clara
Pepperdine
Westmont
Fresno
San Creap
Arizona
Uta
Colles Ventura
Compton
Bakersfiel
D- Mardar
Cameeich Gerrnos
Tiger Claws Out Split Decision
In Boston, Dick Tiger, a stocky fighter, won a split decision over Victor Zalazara of Buenos Aires in a 10 round televised bout. Referee Jimmie McCarron and Judge Tom McNeeley had Tiger winner, while Judge George Flate scored a 96 96 draw. Tiger aimed for a title shot near April 29 but could not drop the taller opponent.
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Boston
UPS
Dick Tiger
Nigeria
Victor Zalazara
Buenos Aires
Jimmie McCarron
Tom McNeeley
Tiger
George Flate
Sugar Ray Robinson
Paul Pender
Zalazars
California blitzes UCLA with 12-1 win in CIB clash
California opened with 11 runs in the first three innings and cruised past UCLA 12-1 at Joe E Brown Field. Ted Settle fanned 10 over a complete game victory, scattering five hits as the Bruins fell hard in Friday action.
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California
UCLA
Joe E. Brown
Ted Settle
Balligania
Wwetner” Housoinr Iy Loch
Dawson
Cary
49ers Golfers Triumph Over Loyola In 6-4 Match
Long Beach State College golfers defeated Loyola 6-4 at Virginia Country Club on Friday. Pinky Stevenson was medalist with a 73 as the 49ers won 14 matches in the event.
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Long Beach State College
Loyola
Virginia
Pinky Stevenson
Rams Upset Rabbits in Moore League Opener at Blair Field
Millikad High's Ute Rams defeated the Rabbits 4-2 in extra innings as Tom Sisk allowed only three hits. The Rams, defending Moore League champions, rallied with two eighth inning runs to break a 2-2 tie. Don Keel opened the frame with a single and Jim Wenger contributed as the rally unfolded.
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Ben Pore
Millikad High
Poly
Tom Sisk
Ute Rams
Hares
Blair Field
Rams
Moore
Don Keel
Jim Wenger
LBCC Golfers Win Met Conference Match at Lakewood
Bakersfield lost 33 21 to LBCC in a Metropolitan Conference golf meet at Lakewood Country Club. Reed Sisk and Willie Brown stood out with key plays while Millikan's Joe Stucker fared well on the mound, allowing five hits and six strikeouts.
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Long Beach City College
Bakersfield
Lakewood Country Club
Bob Ewity
Jnksmet
Ollie Brown
Keel
Sisk
Wild
Wenger Elylig
Wayne Clark
Wenger
Poly
Willie Brown
Hares
Rams
Dave Burn
Larry Lamberson
Joe Stucker
Millikan
Rartikan Masa Pry
Joeker
Cher “Sisk
Wastiings
Bruins edge Lakewood 3-2 on unearned run in curtain raiser
Wilson High beat Lakewood 3-2 in the Moore League opener. An unearned third inning run broke a 2-2 tie as Dave Johnson scored on Bob Jones' error after Denis Richman tied the game with a two-out hit. George Steffan earned the win with a seven-hitter despite early trouble.
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Mas Amos Wilson
George Steffan
Sting
Lakewood
Vo Nie
Lancers
Dave Marshall
S Jones
Downey edges Jordan 3-2 on Kobzet homer
Downey High delays Jordan 3-2 in Moore League opener on Jordan field. Anderson and Kobzet lead Downey with two hits and a homer, while Downey pitcher Jeff Anderson limits Jordan to two hits over five and a third innings.
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Brian Jones
Dave Anderson
Kim Kobzet
Downey
Jordan
Vikes
Serra's 8th Inning Rally Beats St Anthony
Serra rallied in the eighth to edge St Anthony 6 to 1. Tyrone Price miscue started the frame and Dennis Grace and Nick Furscoda belted triples as Serra pushed three runs across. St Anthony had its lone run in the sixth on a walk and a single, with Snow scoring on a misplay in left.
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YE Uenike Serra
Serous
St.Anthony Js
Mrnday
Saints
Tyrone Price
Dennis Grace
Nick Furscado
Walt Peterson
St. Anthony
Dack Snow
Dave Adlesh
Snow
Serra
Raniaa Og Olsen
Lanny
Orareth
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Tol AD Vau Ballastin
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Barberie
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Siman
Fuistide
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Rapsion
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Furscoda
Sner Peterson
Saciguan
Eo Peterson
McGuire
Wih
Peterson
Nep
Tarbarin
Ranstemn
Moore
Grave
Usmvith
Poly High Smashes Millikan In 32-4 Moore League Golf
Poly High rolled to a 32-4 victory over Millikan at Recreation Park as Mike Davis earned medalist honors with a 43 over nine holes. The Jayvees also won, 26-10, in Friday action.
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Downey High
CIE
Moore
Millikan
Downey
Wilson
Frissamene Ay Felay
Os Wilson Laurie
Day
Bruins
Cea
Bauaanosworth Renner Pater T
Vikings
Antitaalne Eth
Aun
Loueltel
Pesko
Wenteasisiroka
Poly
Poly High
Recreation Park
Mike da Ivis
Hire Jayvees
Mayfair Falls 3-2 to La Mirada in ballpark clash
Mayfair led 2-0 in the fourth on Bob Ferguson’s home run but La Mirada answered with a five run rally in the fifth. Dennis Melton delivered a two out single with the bases loaded in the seventh to seal a 3-2 visiting win as the Monsoons return to Suburban League action Tuesday against Edgewood.
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Dennnis Melton
Basls
la Mirada
Mayfair
Bob Ferguson
Edgewood
Burien
Nations Brake Versteen
Ae Tefen
Frojans Capture League Opener 5-2 Over Santa Clara
Southern California defeated Santa Clara 5-2 in the California Intercollegiate Baseball Assn. opener behind seven-hit pitcher Bruce Gardner who fanned eight. Bill Heath added a three-run homer in the fifth to share the spotlight.
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Frojans
Southern California
Santa Clara
Bruce Gardner
Gardner
Bill Heath
Sata Clara
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