Matmen Stage First Ever Tag Relay at Wilmington Bowl
At Wilmington Bowl promoter Ernie Steffen stacks six top heavyweights for a first of its kind tag relay. Jim Mitchell the Black Panther teams with Dennis Clary and Carlos Guzman against Golden Verco r and Mysterious Mr. 2 and Honest John Cretoriz. Preceding bouts feature Panther vs Mr. X Clary vs Golden Terror and Guzman vs Cretoria. Action starts at 8:30 with three singles ahead of the relay.
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Ernie Steffen
Wilmington Bowl
Jim Mitchell
Black Panther
Dennis Clary
Mexico
Carlos Guzmen
Golden 'Vercor
Mr. 2
John” Cretoriz
Sate Ascaterocen
Les
Steffen
Matchom
Panther
Mr. X
Clary
Golden Terror
Guzman
Cretoria
Mexican challenger Lauro Salas meets champ Jimmy Carter in title bid
In Los Angeles Lauro Salas, a Monterrey native now based in California, challenges lightweight champion Jimmy Carter in a 15 round title bout at the Olympic Auditorium. Salas seeks a historic Mexican world title, despite betting odds and promoters projecting Carter as favorite. Gate receipts and purses are noted, with about $30,000 expected and each fighter to share a portion of the gate.
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Los Angeles
Mexico
Lauro Salas
P.s.t
Jimmy Carter
New York
Chhampion
Lauro
U. S
Monterrey
Carter
Salas
Manuel Ortiz
Olympic Auditorium
California
Shane
Ike Williams
Art Aragon
Lust
Olympic
Sisler Seeks .300 Batting Power With Reds
Tampa April 1 AP Dick Sisler, son of a Hall of Famer, aims to join the .300 club this season with the Cincinnati Reds after a limited opportunity with the Phillies last year. He criticizes early-game benching by Eddie Sawyer, recalls only one public dispute, and notes past near-misses at .300 due to a wrist injury and September slumps. He insists he will keep trying until he reaches the target.
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Tampa
Fla
Dick Sisler
Richard
Sisler
Philadelphia Phillies
Cincinnati Reds
Philly
Eddie
Sawyer
Garden Grove Triumph Outscores Valencia and Brea in Tri Meet
In a Garden Grove triangular track meet on their field Garden Grove High posted 61 points to lead Valencia 67 and Brea 54 while Fremish names and marks appear in scrambled form. Notable events include a Savard relay 18.4 seconds and a shot put effort by Duchart with multiple athletes listed in fragmented notes.
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Garden Grove
Valencia
Brea
Yes Ogg
Loti
Tiree
Fetern
Guy
Terrell
Duchart
aRfy Ing Brows
Toma Kraushaas
Savard
Satenel
Bra
Fernandez Victor Wins Middleweight Decision at Wilmington Bowl
Victor Fernandez boxed to a four round victory over Ben Pierson in the feature amateur bout at the Wilmington Bowl last night. Tony Kegnon defeated Roosevelt Douglas by TKO in the semi. Other results include Gale Jackson 112 beating Marko Poto 145 in the second, Jok Modriguez 345 defeating Bobby Varelg 148.
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Gus Fernandez
Benny Pierson
Wilmington Bowl
Tony Kegnon
Roosevelt Douglas
Gale Jackson
Tro Marko Poto
Wea Genes Ca Gat
Narbonne Triumphs Over Westchester In Relay Meet
Narbonne Gauchos won both class meets at Lomita as Westchester’s team fought hard in a 53-51 practice meet. Notable performances include 440 champ fow Mitchel Cay at 2:16, 130 high hurdles, 2120 tow hurdles 14.9, and pole vault finishes by Calvert and Sin.
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Narbonne
Westchester
Lomita
Narbonne Oestarion
Mitchel Cay
van Dekes
Finley
Calvert CW
Calhoun CW
Str
Tin
Tinawav
Weateneater
Wastchuster
Local Cycle Rider Wins Olympic Race
Dave Kneals wins in Long Beach in a field of more than 35 riders as part of Southern California amateur tuneups for the U S Olympic Games bicycle trials. Bob Tetslav finishes second, Tes Williamson third, national champion Joe Cirone sixth. A 75 mile race is planned in San Diego Sunday.
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Dave Kneals
Long Beach
Crebs Cycle Club
Seda
California
Bob Tetslav
Hollywood
Tes Williamson
San Jose
Joe Cirone
Alhambra
San Diego
Harness Entries at Santa Anita on Wednesday April 2
Cloudy fast track with first post 1 30 P M. Race card shows six pace events for horses three years old and up with purses ranging from 750 to 1250. Notable entrants include King Primrose and Dorce Os in various assignments, with detailed lineups and driving plans cited for each race while noting recent form and expected pace pressure.
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Santa Anita
Mily
Cociment
Laon Gray
Sarl Momian
Foy Funderburk
Etry Mekaennie
Ears van
Sady
Ono
RFS
Tim Uaess
Comtront
Winan Georet
G J Crippen
Primroas
Clarence Honséa
Rvewotin Adee
Wes
Jon O'Brien
Ovoram Bhook
Lee Walker
Juanita Lagan
Suriton
Coronado
Tarashad
Guy Leaf Gindya
Bud
Hontta Lama
Roy Line
Poplar Wayne
Wilbur Beatle
Ike Neal
Toni Woollen
Wal
Sig
Joe O'Brien
Frank Eniilken
Pateh Wilbur Beastie
Csv
Mabel Taare
Emmett Tasaty
Hing
Arilenry Terburh-Whliast Larhenmaier
Heinforce
Warly
Sel
Atnria Nt
Hollypark
Cnet Boardmanl
Sigttener
Bob Parkinsons
Uabbe Jc
Claude McLuahh
Aloward Silsey
Walter Weigh
Denver
George Statienhutys
Little Bear
Fearaige
Commuen
Gus Foramac
Marty Duretenty
Cotktes
Dean Day
Uwijam Carroll
Galt
Bob Parkinson
Favenian
Hveratt Osprns
Aoe & Enawblanen
Keg Carina von Quies
Neal Houle
Triekles Toughes Fehl
acAlamia
Everett Osbagn
Margerkileworth Abares
Bunty
Arawuir
Stenleht
Taree Road
Neal Worsley
Je Darniey
Haery
Guy Bawah
Kel
Upttener
Wautt
Wave
Tralied
Sorenson Captures County Golf Medal at Huntington Beach
Elmer Sorenson, a Santa Ana golfer, won the qualifying medal in the Orange County Amateur championships at Huntington Beach Municipal. He shot a 38 on the front nine and 32 on the back, with Charles Murphy Jr. close behind at 68 and Frank Valenzana at 70. Match play begins with the championship flight of 32, headed by Doug May as defending champion, as handicap rounds start and run through April 24.
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Elmer Sorenson
Santa Ana
Orange County
Huntington Beach
Charles Murphy Jr
Frank Valenzana
Doug May
Cre Marentier F. Valenzana
Don Anith
Vince Saunders
Duane Malevi
Conrad Tar Mers Warnage
Fitan
Navcar
Frank
Dora) Donaldson
Indiana St
Anahelm
Willowick Women's Club
Phoenix
Ariz
Lake honored as golfer of the year at Southern California PGA
George Lake, pro at Recreation Park, received the Southern California PGA life membership and title golfer of the year for his junior promotion work at the annual meeting in Annandale. Other officers were elected including Harry Bassler as president for 1952 and Paul Runyan as first vice president.
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Lake
George Lake
Recreation Park
Southern California Pga
Annandale
Galfer
Harry Bassler
FGA
Willie Hunter
Paul Runyan
Joe Robinson
Virginia
Saul Scott
Hunter
Runyen
Zell Eaton
Eric Monte
Fred Corcoran Reappointed to Conduct PGA Tournament
Augusta Ga April 1 AP touring golfers face three issues weather the Masters start and whether Fred Corcoran newly signed promotion director will win backing to set up a PGA promotional bureau He would run a New York office act as PR man and help repair star sponsor relations with a Chicago meeting set April 21 23 The vote favored Corcoran five to two but PGA president Horton Smith cautioned the contract may not bind the PGA and some stars may hire him independently
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Augusta
Ioinf
Corcoran
Fred Corcoran
Professional Golf Association
PGA
Chicago
Associated Press
Catecran
New York
Ted Williams
Stan Musial
Sam Snead
Jock Burke Jr
Jimmy Bernaret
Babe Zachariss
Marlene
Alice Bauer
Ladies
Horton Smith
Cochairman
Miller Hits 621 Series In Virginia League Action
John Miller rolled 232 and 225 for a 621 series in the Businessmen's Handicap League at Virginia Recreation. Hal Barnard added a 236 high game as top scores included Ray Monroe 879 and Emery Walck 675.
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Johny Stiller
Pete Tha Pinbay
John Miller
Virginia Recreation
Hal Barnard
Ray Monroe
Emery Walck
Miracle Mile League Update Highlights 6ST Series
In a busy week report from the Miracle Mile Commercial Andicap and VIRGINIA Post Office League, Myron Suirgeda paced high scores with 85S total, while Nelson fired a 220 single. Other top scorers included J Way and Jake Zagat, as Boulevard Special Match features Ray Rand and the Round-up girls, with Don Crosby leading a 54 dollar pace.
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Virginia Post Office
Myron
Poly Golfers Triumph In Triangle Match At Santa Anita
Poly golfers defeated Monrovia High 22 to 14 and El Monte High 29 to 7 in a triangular match at Santa Anita yesterday. Top scorers include Joe Robinson 79 for the Hares, Bill Hancock 80, Mel Rowan 82, Howard Allen 83, Bob Foulks 84, and Neil Warren 86.
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Poly Tilgh
Monrovia High
el Monte High
Santa Anita
Monrovia
el Monte
Joe Robinson
Bill Hancock
Mel Rowan
Howard Allen
Bob Foulks
Neil Warren
Ply M&k
Monks Casarte
Allen
Et. Rowan
Crandell
Foulkes
Peats
Jobinson
Summers Iei
Senators May Sign Newsom
ORLANDO Florida April 1 WP Buck Newsom who admits to being 42 was close today to being signed to the Washington Senators pitching staff. President Clark Griffith said hes for it but the decision is up to Manager Bucky Harris. Harris praised the veteran preseason performance and, showing unusual interest yesterday, cad doned him Take it easy youre working too hard Newsom an ex Senator has been in the Southern Association for the past three years.
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Orlando
Fla
Buck Newsom
Washington Senators
Clark Griffith
Bucky Harris
Harris
Newsom
Southern Association
Manny Ayulo Nominated to Drive in 500 Mile Classic
Manny Ayulo of Burbank California, who finished third last year as relief driver for Jack McGrath, was named to drive one of four cars in the May 30 Indianapolis 500. He will pilot the Coast Grain Co. Special entered by Bob Weinberg of Norwalk, California. Other cars are owned by Pete Waes of Dayton, Lee Alkins of Kalamazoo, and Pat Fullerton of Santa Monica, with drivers yet unnamed.
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Indianapolis
le Manuel Ayulo
Burbank
Calif
Jack McGrath
Coast Grain Co
Bob Weinberg
Norwalk
Pete Wa'es
Dayton
Ohio
Lee Alkins
Kalamazoo
Mich
Iat Fullerton
Santa Monica
Santa Ana Netters Rout Fullerton in JC tennis match
Santa Ana knocked off Fullerton 8 2 in a junior college tennis meet on the Don courts yesterday. Results show Crowe of Santa Ana defeating Ricer 8 2 and 6 2, Lewte of Santa Ana beating Ra fort 6 3, and Martinez of Santa Ana prevailing in a doubles match against Noubles-Peralls with Crowe teaming to win over Longworth.
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Santa Ana
Lopez Sets New Policy for Indians Starting Pitchers
Denver April 1 reports Al Lopez the Cleveland manager announces a policy to require starting pitchers to go seven innings or longer as they round into form. The change signals a shift in how the team will pace games and rely on its rotation this season.
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Denver
Cleveland
al Lopez
Trinity Baptists reach YMCA final after win over Westside
Trinity Baptist defeated Westside Church of Christ 65 to 53 to advance to the YMCA playoffs final. They will face Olympic Bible Class next Monday at 7 30 in the double elimination final. Substitutes and player names appear in the readable fragments of the report.
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Trinity Baptist Cevers
Westside Church of Christ
Baptists
Reptiot
OES
Davia
Norek
Lawrey
F Lomax
Proctor
Eskmere
Gard
C Hoover
Powell
Erisken
Ti S Hensic
Trinity Bantles
Christ—Rhoades
Pirates Pick Dickson for Opening Game in St Louis
Corpus Christi Texas April 1 manager Billy Meyer of the Pittsburgh Pirates announced his choice for the season opener against the Cardinals in St Louis April 15. The selection is pitcher Murray Dickson.
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Dickson
Corpus Christi
Texas
Billy Meyer
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cardinals
St. Louis
Little Murray Dickson
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Jim Rozer
Larry Bright
Bobby Bright
Tom Cheeseman
Ronald Kudryk
Boulevard Bowl
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Miracle Mile
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