Hawks plan first NBA exhibition in Los Angeles
St Louis Hawks owner Ben Kerner announced plans for an Oct 1 exhibition at the Sports Arena featuring Wilt Chamberlain and the Philadelphia Warriors. He projects an LA franchise within three years with 8,000 to 10,000 fans per game and a $20,000 guarantee from a local syndicate led by Bing Crosby.
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Controversy Over Hit Call Sparks Baseball Debate
The piece rails at official scorer decisions in a tense game, defending Junior Gilliam as having a hit and noting Walter Alston, Rocky Bridges, and Casey Stengel amid broader sports opinions. It also touches on Del Crandall losing captaincy, Chuck Morrell's NFL shot, and Gussie Moran's pro tour tale with Canadian Club anecdotes.
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San Francisco
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Petroleum Club
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Gil Kelley
Fullerton
Milwaukee
del Crandall
Braves
Fred Slaney
Del
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Chuck Morrell
Washington State
Johnny Olszewsch
NFL
Chuck
Gary
Canada
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Chick
Washington Redskin
Morrell
Occidental College
Athzles
Gussie Moran
Gussie
Bebba Kelley
Art Aragon
Bob Waterfield
Harvey Knox
Pump Room
Unpopular Decision to Aragon Beats Lowry in Tilt
In a Friday main event at Holywood Stadium promoter Fr Frank Harvey reports Aragon won a 10 round decision over Pat Lowry. Lowry returning from nearly two years out showed fight and stamina but judges Hart Larka and Callahan all favored Aragon with scores of 97-83 96-92 and 95-95 respectively. Aragon weighed 152 pounds while Lowry weighed 150.
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Pat Lowry
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Ezzard Charles Scores TKO Victory Over Dave Ashley
Former heavyweight champion Ezzard Charles defeated policeman Dave Ashley by a seventh round technical knockout in Cincinnati on Friday. Charles lumbered and flailed as he secured the win in a bout near Lockland.
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Ezzard Charles
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Lockland
City Tennis Favorites Advance to Quarterfinals
Top seeded players move into the 27th Long Beach Championships at Recreation Park and Long Beach City College with easy wins. Play resumes at 10 am Friday and finals are set for Sunday as quarterfinals begin amid a flurry of matches and notable performances from local favorites and visiting contenders.
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Score Whiffs 14 Indians 8 in Kansas City
Herb Score struck out 14 as Cleveland toppled Kansas City 14 to 8 in an American League game. Score overcame an early challenge when Bob Cerv hit a grand slam in the first inning but the Indians answered with strong pitching and offense to secure the win.
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City League Softball Scores Ninth Victory In Tight Game
Sor Vie Power led TI bit with four safeties in Kansas City clash as Piatt and Tribe earned a win. City League pitchers struck out five while walking five, chalking up another verdict and keeping them a full game ahead of Chicago White Sox.
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Tribe
Chicago
Dodgers and Cardinals win in tense late innings
Dodgers fall to Cardinal relief in an eighth inning rally as Smith and Grammas spark a comeback. Bridges key hit drives in runs while Labine faces pressure. Dodgers head to Chicago for a doubleheader versus the Cubs to start a busy stretch.
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Armas
Teves
Bob Anderson
PCUCE
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Caeet
Ole Smite
Meadowlark Invitational draws star field of 275 players today
A strong field of 275 entries begins the Meadowlark Invitational today. Notable entrants include former champion Neil White and Jack Gates of Virginia CC, Long Beach area players, and visitors such as Dan Morgan of Bakersfield and Dr. Don Keith of San Diego. The two day event ends Sunday with more than 15 prizes on offer. Malcolm targets include defending champ Seymour Black and Stanford alum Ron Preston among others.
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Long Beach Cay
Neil White
Jack Gates
Virginia CC
Long Beach
John
San Francisco
Charlie Coe
J Cp
Pebble Beach
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Meadowlark
Gomer Sixs
Keith
Skylinks
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Fullmer Basile to contest vacant NBA middleweight crown
San Francisco will host former titleholders Gene Fullmer and Carmie Basile for the vacant NBA world middleweight championship on Friday August 28. The bout pits two seasoned rivals in a high stakes clash for the title.
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Bribery Suspends Two Chattanooga Baseball Players
Nashville based Southern Asia president Charles Hurth suspended first baseman Jess Levan and shortstop Waldo Gonzalez of Chattanooga indefinitely for alleged bribery. Pending final disposition by minor league president George M. Trautman, details on gamblers or money were not disclosed.
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Antonelli 5 Hits Cubs for No 12 No-hitter bid
Johnny Antonelli of the San Francisco Giants pitched his 12th win with a 4 0 shutout of the Chicago Cubs. Willie Kirkland hit his 14th homer in the first inning, aided by a strong Giants defense as Antonelli walked one and struck out five to tie for the majors lead in victories. Tony Taylor reached third for the Cubs as the lone baserunner.
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Jurges to Manage Bosox Pinky Fired
Mike Higgins was fired as Boston Red Sox manager and Billy Jurges named successor. Higgins, in his fourth season, had led the team to a fourth, third, and fourth place finish. Yawkey cited a difficult decision but said the change could benefit the club. Jurges, a former infielder and current Washington Senators coach, would take his first major league managerial job.
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Senators
Smiths Clout Edges Tigers in Chicago Win
Detroit surrendered to a 65 victory as Smith belted a grand slam and later a 3 and 2 pitch into the upper left field seats. The White Sox led three times, with Smith delivering the key runs against reliever Johnny Margax in a tough loss for Detroit.
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al Smith
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Sana Romer
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Pizarro Throws Two-Hitter to Blank Pirates
Milwaukee Braves pitcher Juan Pizarro twirled a two-hitter Friday night as Pittsburgh stalled 0-0. Eddie Mathews Hank Aaron and Joe Adcock contributed homers, delivering a decisive win for Milwaukee.
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Hank Aaron
Joe Adcock
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Aaron Aacock
Phils bobble, Reds win 6 1 in seventh inning surge
Gary Player, a 23 year old South African, won the British Open with a 72 72 72 72 total 284 Friday. Redlegs rally after Philadephia bobble turns into decisive inning as Cincinnati defeats Philadelphia 6 1.
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Gary Player
America
Wilson Aquas Dominate All-Moore League Squad
Wilson Aquas, Moore Coast League champions, claimed a dozen of the 38 all star swimming berths. Poly finished second in the standings and earned nine selections. Coaches named the rest with numerous players and positions listed, though the source text is garbled.
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yAasty
Brad Teev
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