Spike Spotlight Falls on OXY
York sports writer notes countdown time for Friday's high level track meet. Southern California targets another strong season with key athletes like Jim Brewster expected to excel. Rex Cawley injury concerns may impact SC plans as Pasadena and Compton events loom.
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al Ocerler
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Rex Cawley
Long Beach Area Hitters Lead In Busy Week
Dick Nen boosted his California League batting to .352 after an 11 for 24 week with Reno leading in runs hits and RBIs. Fellow local standouts include Brian McCall at .375 with Idaho Falls and Karl Kueni at .375 with Geneva NY. The Track and Field Writers Association reports 15th annual handbell tunes at Hale Auditorium as Jim Greie and Jim Brewer earn Athletes of the Week for sprint and jump performances.
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Ted Oxy
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Tin Knowles
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Fals
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Gene
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Cap
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Ken Pu
Ign
Erie
Groner
Don Rowe
Denver Coetamerican
Chiat
Portland
Giants, Tittle, and Tales From Bay Area Sports
An unclear Bay Area sports column traces the Giants and 49ers early season twists, trades, and headlines. It notes Tittle and Hirsch rumors, Alvin Dark praise, and Jose Pagan arguments, plus local quips about Jack Kramer, Golden Gate, and a tiny tennis turnout. The piece captures a lively, opinionated newspaper tone with multiple named figures and teams.
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49Ers
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Elroy Hirsch
Wilds of
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Liemar Lundy
Unlucky Novi Withdrawn From 500
Indy motor speedway setback as Novi withdraws from 500 mile Memorial Day race after mechanical failures in practice. Owner Andy Granatelli cites no driver available to push the car, Ralph Ligouri injured in a crash, and Russ Congdon reporting transmission issues during testing.
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Puyalhap
Wash
Pascual Silences White Sox as Twins Roll to Win
Camilo Pascual pitched a four hitter to blank the Chicago White Sox 5-0, extending Minnesota's winning streak to four. Zoilo Versalles opened the first with a single, then scored on Lenny Green's hit as Green drove in two more after bases loaded.
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Camilo Pascual
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Zoilo Versalles
Minoso
Lenny Green
Earl Battey J
Jim Lemon
Green
Bob Allison
Bettenhausen Memorial Trophy Becomes Indianapolis Memorial
Tony Bettenhausen who died last week while warming up for the 500 mile Memorial Day race at Indianapolis will be honored with a trophy at the 100 mile race at the Indiana State Fair. Franklin Rust said the trophy debuts Aug. 19, honoring Bettenhausen of Tinley Park Illinois, a three time fair winner in 1947 1950 and 1951.
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Indianapolis Speedway
Hainois State Fair
Franklin Rust
Bettenhausen
Tinley Park
Poly Draws Rosemead in Opener
Poly High opens 70IF baseball Friday at 3 15 at Blu Field. Jordan, St. Anthony, and Lynwood draw byes Friday with possible play if second place ties arise. Track semifinals at Compton Friday night and Huntington Beach Saturday. Wilson baseball opens Monday at 3 15 against Newport Harbor. CIF gymnastics Friday at Bellflower High. golf team championships set for May 29.
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St. Anthony
Walt Peterson
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Verdun
Jordan
Lynwood
Foothill
Clk
CIF
Compton
Huntington Beach
Moore
Wilson
Newport Harbor
Bellflower High
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