The Story Behind the Fix First of Two Parts
A long sports feature outlines Frank Filchock of the Denver Broncos seeking a pro comeback after a controversial 1946 NFL fixing scandal. It details his 1940s reintegration hopes, a 36 30 loss to the Chargers, and a confidential NYPD tip tying gamblers to a plot to bribe Giants players to throw games. The piece notes connections to Alvin Paris Harvey Stemmer and a 1946 Rams Giants game, with continued coverage to follow.
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Bellevue Hospital
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Paris
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Candlestick Robber to Visit Coliseum Tonight
The Giants win over the Dodgers shift attention to Candlestick Park with Alou delivering key catches and a three run homer. Dodgers aim to salvage the series as they travel east for 15 games, while Giants hold a narrow lead with five games left in the stretch run.
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Dodgers
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Waller
Dazlson
Ata Onmory Alou
Alston
Giants
San Fran
Tommy Davis
Dodger
Thejets
Rams Blast Cowboys 49-14 In Roundup Stadium Exhibition
Wade Rifles 3 6-Pt Aerials in 2nd Half Burst as Billy Wade Del Shofner Jon Arnett and Les Richter spark a 49-14 Rams win over Dallas in Pendleton Oregon. Crowd 13,500. Waterfield coaches a dominant offensive showcase with five second half touchdowns and Richter’s standout defense.
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Buddy Humphrey
Shofner
Billy
Shafner
Arnett
Waele
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Dallis
Rams Rally Past Cowboys In Rough Football Clash
Rams edge Cowboys 14 7 as Pardee intercepts Heinrich and returns to the Dallas 2 then Humphrey scores on a quick pass. Dallas shows early life but stalls after first quarter as Rams maintain pressure. Orioles beat Yankees 8 7 with a late Meredith TD drive in Baltimore.
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Ram
Jack Pardee
Don Heinrich
Dallas
Humphrey
Dick Bass
Cookie
Jake Cronthamel
Baltimore
Thhey
New York Yankees
Hoyt Wilhelm
Yankees
Heinrich
Chuck Estrada
Estrada
Helso
Frank Clarke
Fred Cone
Don Too Little
Tory
Orioles
Meredith
Crouthamel
Clarke
Hawks Triumph Last Round Tonight in World Final
Long Beach Nite hawks scored in the first inning on Lucky Hamiltons fourth home run of the tournament and beat Escondido 5 0 in a Sunday night semifinal. Jack Randall spun a two hitter. Tonight the Hawks face Tulsa Oklahoma for the world championship at 730 pm. A two out error in the ninth inning let Stan White and Roger Hull score, giving the Hawks a 2 0 win over El Paso. Zimmerman carried a no hitter into the ninth before the error doomed the no hit bid.
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Escondido
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Tulsa
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Russians say Americans choke in Olympic week
The Soviet coach Yuriy Litovev accuses U S track stars of fear and predicts continued disappointment as the Olympic week opens In Philadelphia he contrasts Ray Norton’s nerves with Bobby Morrow’s calm and warns fear could spread to other Americans, while noting other Olympic pressures.
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Yuriy Litovev
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Litovev
Luavey
Ray Norton
Oakland
Calif
Philadelphia
Soviet Union
Bobby Morrrow
America
Melbourne
Derby clash headlines a chaotic race night
A fragmented report from a local derby features unpredictable results as competitors like Howe Run Derby and Cole vie for top positions amid unclear details. The piece emphasizes tense moments and crowd reactions without precise scores or outcomes.
Sports Card Solteall Detail From Various Teams
A compact sports card note lists teams and venues including Long Beach Marine, Northridge, and Devonshire. It mentions games at Coliseum and Park Auto with references to different players and events, suggesting a regional tournament roundup with multiple unnamed competitors.
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Park Auto Teat
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Paci
Neon
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Bier
Field
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Coliseum io—Devonshire
Dentes Northridge
CRA Big Cary
Ascol Fe Fo Bedi
Pagliaroni Homers and Two Doubles Lead Bosox Win
Boston rookie Pagliaroni belted a homer and two doubles fueling a 4-3 win over Washington. Fornieles relieved in the seventh to gain the victory as Don Gile’s triple and Pagliaroni’s scoring double helped seal the eighth inning rally.
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Earl Wilson
Jim Lemon
Dan Mohhek
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