Veeck and Johansson Bout Plans Stir NYC Then LA Debate
Bob Kelley discusses Willie Veeck’s claim of moving the Patterson Johansson fight to Los Angeles, noting New York’s press setup and possible Philadelphia or Chicago bids. He questions venue logistics, costs, and promoter hurdles while citing Veeck’s purchase of Dorothy Comiskey Rigney’s stake in the White Sox for 2.7 million and hints at a Chicago displacement.
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Chicago White Sox
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Chuck Comiskey
White Sox
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List
Comiskey Park
Bob Kelley
Aaron swats first homer in Braves 7 7 draw with Yankees
Aaron belted his first homer of the exhibition season as the Braves and Yankees played to a 7 7 tie. The report notes key increases in scoring, with Cubs, Phillies, Giants, and Reds also winning or tying, and highlights Rock Bridges and Berberet among Tigers spring hopefuls. The piece covers multiple games, rosters, and spring training chatter, including notable exchanges with Dodgers veterans.
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Story
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Medicinnati Redlegs
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Andy Carey
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Dh. Tive
Brewer
Oaton Tigers
Berberet Elesteng
Lakeland
Rocky
Bill Norman
Bridges
Berberet
Billy Hoel
Jim Bunning
Frank Lary
Paul Foyillack
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Don Mossi
Tom Morgan
Morgan
Dodgers
Ron Fairly
Duke Snider
Gus Zernial
Hank Apulize
Tigers
Southland
Frank Howard
Schuler Stars in State Win Over Cal Poly Pomona
Ivan Schuler delivered a Hollywood flair for Long Beach State College in a 3-2 win at Blair Field over Cal Poly Pomona. Schuler singled to drive in Roger Hall in the bottom of the ninth for the decisive run as Jerry Nicholson earned the win after Ralph Hansen faced five innings of work.
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Alecancer
Ram Spikers Edge Pilots In Dual Track Meet Victory
Ram Spikers defeated Excelsior 55 to 49 as Mill ian thinclads edged in a dual track meet. Ron Clark cut six tenths from his mile record to 4:37.0 and Keith Thompson cleared 12-0 in the pole vault, bettering the previous marks.
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Excelsior
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Eby Burrell
Eagy
Oehler
Becks Steail
Local high school and college baseball and track action mixed in season recap
Mixed recap notes two point wins, semifinals, and upcoming eliminations across LBCC Hancock and others. Mentions CIF players, transfers, and key pitchers, with Dodgers and Cincinnati fresh home openers on the horizon. Details cover multiple schools, players, and recent results in a sprawling regional sports update.
All-CCAA honors assign several Long Beach State standouts
Dave Hubbard Hank Salcide and Dick Dickinson of Long Beach State earned honorable mention on the All-CCAA basketball team named by conference coaches. Terry Bazadier of California State Los Angeles was named to the All-CCAA team for the third straight year, joined by Rahe Williams Gary Abcorn Bernie Finlay Tea Hill and others from Fresno State San Diego State and LA State.
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Dave Hubbard
Hank Salcide
Dick Dickinson
Long Beach State
Munday
Terry Bazadier
Los Angeles State
Rahe Williams
Gary Abcorn
Fresno State
Bernie Finlay
San Diego State
Tea Hill
Los Angeles’ State
Shelton Accepts Sacremento Post as Wyoming Coach
Shelton resigns after 20 years as head basketball coach at the University of Wyoming and takes over at Sacramento College. He replaces Hal Well, amid a grind of duties and new duties in Sacramento. Final scores and other details are unclear due to the fragmented text.
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Sacramento Post
Sacramento (P
University of Wyoming
Sacramentto College
Vamead
Hal Well
Bellflower rallies past Wilson 8 7 in seventh inning
Bellflower High edges Wilson High 8-7 as four runs come in the seventh. Jim Jensen is the winning pitcher after being hit by a pitch with bases loaded to force in the deciding run while Bob Bailey had given Wilson a 7-4 lead earlier in the game.
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Wilson High
Bruin
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Jim Jensen
Wilson
Bob Bailey
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Beliflawar
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Saints Rally To Edge Mary Star 8-7 in Tight Win
Saint Anthony High edged Mary Star 8-7 as reliever Williams entered in the fourth, stranded a runner, then threw a no hit remainder. Williams allowed three early runs but silenced the Mary Star offense the rest of the game.
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Anthony High
Tome
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Eid Ware Gah
YMCA Basketball Scores Feature Local Junior High Action
Readable fragments show YMCA basketball among Los Allos junior high teams with mixed results. Unsure team names and spellings indicate a local standings summary and minor game notes from Downey and related facilities.
Navy Champs to Receive Award Today at Naval Base
Rear Adm. Walter H. Price will present the all Navy basketball championship trophy to the Islander five at the Terminalsland Naval Base today at 3 p.m. The Islanders won the title in San Diego last week and this is the 11th Naval Districts first Navy classic triumph since 1953. The team will represent the Navy in the AAU championships in Denver March 16 21.
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1Ih Naval District
Navy
Denver
Final college hoops ratings and matchups from UPI
UPI releases final college basketball ratings listing teams like Michigan State North Carolina West Virginia and Cincinnati with scattered scores and rankings. The page mixes team placements with scattered player mentions and regional notes, reflecting a snapshot of 1940s era college hoops standings.
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