Spartans Aim for Big Upset in Los Angeles Duel
Michigan State travels to Los Angeles for a pivotal dual meet with USC as part of a 15 year push to big time and Western Conference membership. USC hopes to deny MSU’s bid while MSU seeks a landmark victory coached by Jess Hill with key runners and field athletes poised to challenge Trojans in sprint distances discus and jump events.
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Kerry Schlademan Fish
Michigan State
Fred Johnson
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Los Angeles Coliseum
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Spartans
Michigan State poised for Big Ten rise in sports
Michigan State, once second to Michigan in the Midwest, gains momentum with a strong athletic program, top track performance, and plans to join the Big Ten. Track debuts next winter, basketball in 1950 51, and football in 1953, withΦ national observers calling the Spartan dual meet team among the best in the country.
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Spartans Show Strength In Distances In Michigan State Preview
WATSON SPOELSTRA reviews Michigan State track stars led by Jack Dianetti and Chambers in a Spartan distance lineup. He notes MSU’s balance from 880 yards up, with Mack Irmen and Warren Drietzler anchoring a four-man distance core. Johnson and Schepers pace field and sprints, while Bayless and LaBold add discus and high jump potential as MSU eyes a Western Conference win over USC in a top meet.
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Rochester
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Minneapolis
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Tom Irmen
Warren Drietzler
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M. S.C
Hill
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Fred Johnson
Grandville
Mich
Jess
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Paige Christiansen
Bob Schepers
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LaBold
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Foster Bout in Making
New York April 12 The National Boxing Association moves to lift its ban on Rocky Graziano as soon as the California Athletic Commission rescinds its suspension After clearance Graziano would be eligible to fight Abe Foster this summer in an outdoor ring possibly at Roosevelt Stadium Jersey City or Polo Grounds New York pending state action and a $50000 guarantee discussed for the bout Graziano last fought June 10 1948 at Newark against Tony Zale
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Tony Zale
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Saint Anthony Meets Cathedral In Big Baseball Tilt
Saint Anthony High prepares for a key Catholic League game against Cathedral High at Recreation Ball Park after a 2-1 league start. Right-hander Mickey Willett will start for Saint Anthony with Dom Colamonico catching, while Cathedral counters with a tough lineup including Shaheen Jarvis Blanchard in the outfield and a strong batting pace led by Shaheen’s .475 average.
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Tom Shaheen
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Will Cavert
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Macks Dodgers Continue to Rule Exhibition Series
In New York on April 12 the Philadelphia Athletics led the American League in exhibition play with 20 wins and 6 losses, Connie Mack’s team riding a .769 mark after a fifth straight win. The Dodgers led the National League with 18–7, a .720 pace, and 13 wins against minor league opposition.
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Murphy Favored Over Watkins in Olympic Auditorium Bout
Los Angeles on April 12 reports Trish Bob Murphy a 25 of 32 stopper favored over Kenny Watkins in a lorounder at Olympic Auditorium. Murphy from San Diego is a slashing fighter who wades in and leaves himself open. He defeated the Los Angeles Negro in a ninth round TKO in their first clash last October.
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Furman and English Triumph in Arroyo Seco Lawn Bowling
Frank Furman won three events and surpassed 46 plus in a special open draw at Arroyo Seco greens. Mrs. Jim English earned two wins and a 28 plus in the lead division, with Furman taking top honors in the skip class and Mrs. English finishing second.
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Fight Results Omaha Card Mixed Up Names
In Omaha results list several bouts with unclear spellings. Cleveland Dick Wagner outpointed A Levine at 171 to 168, with other bouts including Beesner and Ban Francisgg Grant Rant Butscher reported in irregular phrasing.
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Don le
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Butscher
Rea Kana
Westlake Leads Pirates In Spring Hitting Strength
Westlake, the Pirates outfielder, showing strong spring form with a .496 average in 69 at bats and 18 RBIs. Manager Billy Meyers hails 1946 PCL star as this could be Westlake’s year, aiming for a .300 batting pace or better this season.
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DiMaggio to Return to Johns Hopkins for Treatment
Joe DiMaggio suffers another aggravation of his heel injury and will seek further care at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Rumors of retirement persist without Yankee confirmation, as DiMaggio's exhibition duties waver during a Texas and Maryland travel schedule with the Yankees.
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Local Skater Robertson Placed Second in Nationals
Eleven year old Ronnie Robertson, son of Albert and Mrs Robertson of 1020 Terrace Dr, earned second place in the men's novice division at the U S figure skating championships in Colorado Springs. It marked his national debut, skating with the Arctic Blades Club at Paramount. Last year he competed in various exhibitions.
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Boudreau Sees Chance for Minoso With Indians
Jackson Miss April 12 UP Orestes Minoso Cuban infielder moved to outfield during spring training by Cleveland manager Lou Boudreau as optimism grows he may remain with the Indians for the season.
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Cooper Undergoes Knee Checkup in St Louis
Jackson Mississippi April 12 The New York Giants were without catcher Walker Cooper who has left the team for St Louis where he will have a knee checkup on his ailing right knee.
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McGraw AdmitS Playing Pro Ball At Stanford
Stanford catcher Frank McGraw confirms he signed a contract and played briefly in 1941 with Santa Barbara of the California State League after high school. He says two years Navy service followed and he believed his amateur status was clear due to wartime rules. The California Intercollegiate Baseball Association is reviewing the case and Stanford coach Harry Walter expects McGraw to be unavailable until a ruling.
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West leads Coast League with .500 batting average
San Diego star Max West tops the Pacific Coast Baseball League with a .500 average and the most homers at five. The report lists top hitters and notes Connie Mack announced Dick Fowler will start for the Athletics against the Washington Senators in Philadelphia on April 18.
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Twinks Make Home Debut In Coast League Clash
Hollywood Stars host San Francisco Seals at Gilmore Field in the opening game of a seven game series to kick off Fred Haney’s season. Art Schallock will start for Hollywood with Don Dempsey opposing, while Irv Noren leads the offense as the Stars pursue a strong start after recent road wins.
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Buehler Wins Crown In Silverado Park Tennis Club
Bob Buehler claimed the men s singles title at Silverado Park Tennis Club defeating Don Russell 7 5 6 4 in the final. He then partnered Russell to beat Dr William Potts and Dr Ed Potts 6 3 6 2 in doubles while the Potts duo upset Jim Thiele and Dick Urbina 7 5 6 3 in semifinals. Mixed doubles began with Barbara Simmons Bill Boyd beating Ing Lolita Tucker Dean Zeas 6 1 5 0, with more play planned April 24 and no action on Easter Sunday.
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Four Vikings join San Jose State spring football turnout
Four promising transfers from Long Beach City College were listed in San Jose State's spring practice. Guards Hob Jurgensen and Chris Fasci ano, halfback Tony Moribite, and quarterback Wresley Rush are among the newcomers. Guard Bruce Halliday practiced with Compton.
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L A Women’s Qualifying Hosts Bauer Ring In LA Golf
In Los Angeles Griffith Park, out-of-state players Edean Anderson and Grace DeMoss posted solid qualifiers for the Los Angeles City women’s golf championship. Defending champ Alice Bauer led the Bauer package with 74, while Marlene Bauer earned top seeding at 78. Anne Pedroncelli and Shirley McFeeters also advanced, as the field narrows for match play amid Bauer dominance.
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Ty Ann Petrone
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Green Streaks Nip Colton 1-0 In Exhibition Softball
Green Streaks beat Colton 1 0 at Park Ave Field on a lone run produced by Bill Reinke and smart base running by Bud Mangold. Pitching duo Red Trettin and Al DeWeese held Colton to one hit and none scored through 18 innings this season. The Streaks face Ontario Friday at 8 15 PM with free admission.
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Ague
Tartars Visit Mexico City Dual Meet Preview
Compton's Tartars track team departs Inglewood Airport at 9 15 p.m for a trip to Mexico City to face the University of Mexico in a two day dual meet. Seventeen athletes plus coaches Herschel Smith Ken Carpenter and Goldie Holmes accompany the squad led by Jerome Walters Boss Haipin Albert Majla Bob Smith Don Davis Fred Thompson Billy Anderson Richard Gregson Hal Parks Bob Moore mr Butts Sal Tees Ruben Derrick Jack Garrahcant Jim Johnston and Arnold Zuniga.
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Goldie Holmes
Jerome Walters
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Fred Thompson
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Hal Parks
Bob Moore
Mr. Butts
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Jim Johnston
Arnold Zuniga
Kid Gavilan Signs Up to Fight Red Priest in Boston
Kid Gavilan, Sugar Ray Robinson challenger, agreed to meet Al Red Priest at Boston Garden on April 25. Gavilan, from Havana, hopes the bout serves as a tuneup for a proposed title clash with Robinson. Priest, a Cambridge Mass veteran middleweight, fights out of Cambridge.
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