UCLA and Oxy stars clash in evolving track duel
Reports from the Nikabob gabfest recap UCLA coach Ducky Drake and Payton Jordan praising dual meet rivalries. Ohio State and Stanford cited in chatter as Compton Invitational looms. Terrell and Meyer earn athlete of the week honors after notable performances.
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Pincus Sober
U.S
Michigan
UCLA
Westwood
Stanford
Ducky" Drake
Bruin
Craig Dixon
Claude Fiddle
Jim Terrill
Ferrill
Fom Meyer
NCAA
Jess Mortensen
Wwes
Santee
Compton
Thim
Hercell Smith
Compton College
Shapuie
Texas
Morgan State
IL. D. Thoreau
Coliseum
Cardinals Face $700000 Operating Deficit For Last Season
Cardinals general manager Dick Meyer voiced acceptance of a $700000 operating loss covering the entire organization including farm clubs. He said the club aims to improve its standing and operate more businesslike, noting remodeling Busch Stadium cost over $1000000 and that only Houston and Rochester profited in the farm system last season.
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Dick Fever
Cardinal
Meyer
Philadelphia Phillies
Cardinals
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Houston
Rochester
Twinks Still Top Choice In 1954 PCL Opening
The 1954 Pacific Coast League season opens with five games as President Clarence Howland foresees rising attendance. The league cuts to 168 games, allows working agreements with majors, and plans a mid season all star clash. Hollywood Stars announce four player purchases from Pittsburgh Pirates and several managerial changes headline a stronger circuit with new leaders and potential late help. Today's games include doubleheaders in Los Angeles and Portland, plus Seattle at San Francisco and Oakland at Sacramento.
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Bill Sweeney
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Seraphs
San Diego
Sweeney
Angel
Stan Hack
Chicago Cubs
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Pacific Coast League
Clarence Howland
Hollywood
Hollywood Stars
Pittsburgh Pirates
Carlos Bernier
Pirates
Paul Pettit
Andy Hansen
Philadelphia Phillys
Pittsburgh
Jack Lohrice
Phillies
Gerry Priddy
Detroit
Seattle Rainiers
Phil Cavarretta
Chi- Creo
Charsley Dressen
Brooklyn
Oakland
Dressen
Cal McLish
Joe Hatten
Eddie Erantt
Cliff Fannin
Portland
Glenn Elliott
Mel Queen
Seattle
al Widmar
San Francisco
Fony Ponce
al Gettel
Sacramento
Emi Patrick
Vukie Next Three Timer Eyes Indy Hopeful
Wilbur Shaw praises Fresno driver Billy Vukovich as the leading contender to become the next Indianapolis 500 triple winner. Shaw, Indy veteran and Speedway president, notes Vukovich’s basic will and talent as key to victory in the May 31 race.
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San Francisco
Wilbur Shaw
Fresno
Billy Vukovich
Shaw
Indianapolis Speedway Corp
Vukovich
Idom
Indianapolis
Louie Meyer
Bevo Francis Considers Quitting School Over Finances
Rio Grande Ohio reports Lanky Bevo Francis, famed scorer, weighing quitting college for financial reasons. He cites inability to provide for his wife and 20 month old son, with two years of eligibility left at Fito Grande College. Coach Newt Oliver notes possible departure next season. Francis will decide by spring.
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Bevo Francis
Francis
Fito Grande College
Newt Oliver
Bevo
Oliver
PCL Eyes Banner Season Amid Attendance Decline
Pacific Coast League officials predict a strong season with improved personnel and finances. President Clarence Rowland expects a heat season since 1947 and a close race as Governor's Cup playoffs boost interest. Attendance fell to 1,759,795 in 1964, less than half the 1947 peak. In Sacramento, schoolchildren will host opening ceremonies with a Mayor for a Day, while Solons' management hopes for a near sell-out crowd.
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Clarence {Panta} Rowland
Sacramento
Sacramento Solons’ Park
Solon
Ike to Hurl First Ball for Senators
President Eisenhower agrees to throw the first pitch in Washington to open the season while other major league parks start later. The day features a round of opener events, with cool weather and a 3 p.m. start for the Yankees game in Washington. Bobby Shantz shines in Philadelphia exhibition despite a 1-0 loss to Pittsburgh.
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Jones
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McNeece
Rocky Marciano Talks About Charles and Jackson in Camp
In New York, heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano discusses Ezzard Charles as his next foe and Hurricane Tommy Jackson, who has impressed writers with recent wins over Rex Layne and Dan Bucceroni. Marciano notes Jackson’s relentless pace and recalls Jackson’s time in his camp. He also comments on Charles’s style and potential trouble in a forthcoming title defense at Yankee Stadium on June 17.
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Tommy Jackson
Charles
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Jackson
Rockaway Beach
Rex Layne
Clarence Henry
Dan E Bucceron
Bucceroni
Rocky
Marciano
Jersey Joe Walcott
Charley Goldman
Roland LaStarza
Walcott
Bob Satterfield
Lee Oma
Joe Baksi
Jom Louis
Masters Upset Hopefuls named in four unknowns list
Augusta officials consider new threats to title holders as four lesser known players Littler Kroll Dickinson Littler Venturi and Dawson draw attention. Veterans Hogan Nelson Middlecoff and others weigh in on potential Masters outcomes and the young quartet’s chances at Augusta National.
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Venturi
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Nelson
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John Dawson
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Ted Kroll
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Gardner Dickinson
Byron Nelson
Young
Ken Venturis
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