Compton Invitational to feature fastest milers under 4:12
Herschel Stith directs a four lap mile with a 4:12 ceiling, potentially only four or five runners eligible. Speculation links Leonard Truex Russ Bonham Werenger Lueg and Gaston Reiff to an international flavor. Smith heads to Kansas Relays with Compton Jaysee relay squads.
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PCC Releases 1953 Intersecting Football Schedule
Pacific Coast Conference releases the 1953 football slate showing eight interconference games with the Big Ten eight with other conferences. Schedule lists Sept 18 Oregon State at UCLA and Oct 24 Washington at UCLA along with multiple matchups involving California Stanford Washington State and others.
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Victor O.schmidt
Big Ten
Skyline
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Ivy League
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Ucla
Washington
California
Ef Pacific
Atanford
Colorado
Oregon
Idaho
Sanpset State
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Mizcesotm
Oregan
Willington
Michize
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Utah
Indiana
Ohio State
Califormia
Stanford
Ollinois
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Towa
Wasi Laton
Wisconsin
TCL
Penneyiven
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Ainse State
Washington State
Califoria
State
Tdaho
Sax
Vela
Scott Gregor
Stannia
Dre
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Galifornia
Sea Lee State
Ioane
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Grevor State
Uteh State
Soy
Big Ten PCC Track Meet Resumes in June
The Big Ten-PCC track meet between all star teams will be held June 23 at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. The PCC leads the series seven to four with last meeting at Eugene, Oregon, June 19, 1951, 544 14 to 55. Selection of the PCC team will follow performances at the PCC championships May 29-30 at Stanford.
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Ann Arbor
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Neb
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Ore
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Spring Football Report for San Jose State Spartans
The San Jose State Spartans open spring football with 84 players, including 15 lettermen, practicing under Coach Bob Bronzan. The first workout Monday focused on fundamentals as part of the spring drills.
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Fights Last Night Associated Press Burns Through Cards
In a jittery night of boxing, several minor bouts concluded with outpoints and stoppages. Notable results include Patterson over Wagner in an outpoint decision, Laure stopping Erith in Providence, and Pellegrini outpointing a local opponent in New Orleans amid a string of mismatched showdowns.
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Great’ Britain
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Widence
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Argentina
Tommie Erith
Providence
Michel E Metnda Bebe
Italy
Orleans
Orleana
Maine
Sian Ste Nett
al Michaud
Australians Plan Critical Attack on Brundage
Sydney reports Australia aims to press IOC President Avery Brundage at the Mexico City meeting to defend Melbourne 1956 Games. Hugh R Weir and Arthur W Coles bring a detailed plan with site proofs and funding, claiming Melbourne can outshine London or Helsinki and may seek a 16 day games window.
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Arthur W. Coles
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Helsinki
Frank Tierney
Sydney Morning Herald
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Majors Open 1953 Season Amid Postponements
Opening day across the majors is delayed by wet grounds and snow as Boston, Milwaukee, and Washington face postponements. Milwaukee hosts St Louis after beating Cincinnati 2 0 in a preview, while Yankee Stadium and Philadelphia host strong openers. Nixon misses first ball as Eisenhower plans a rescheduled Washington opener.
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Standings and Results From Pacific Coast and Major Leagues
Pacific Coast League standings show Los Angeles defeating Hollywood 4 to 1 in the lone scheduled game at Gilmore Field. Other matches listed include Oakland facing Sacramento and San Diego at Portland, with six listed pitchers and records. In the National and American Leagues, daily schedules, probables, and results are outlined for Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, St Louis, Milwaukee, New York, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Washington, and Boston with noted scores and abbreviations.
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Bradley Official Defends Bradley on NCA Probation
Bradley University officials disputed the North Central Association ruling placing Bradley on probation for scholastic weaknesses and heavy emphasis on athletics. A. G. Haussler told a legislative committee the stigma of probation misstates policy compliance, noting Bradley began to comply before the policy took effect.
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Ulinnis Legislative Commission
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Bruins Hope Sugar Jim Henry Returns For Game Four
Boston Bruins seek to even the Stanley Cup final against the Montreal Canadiens as Sugar Jim Henry may return from an ankle injury. If he cannot play, Red Henry would start in goal, while Canadiens coach Dick Irvin expects Gerry McNeil to man the nets behind solid defense.
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Dancer Needs Work Race Says Trainer in Gotham Prep
New York report notes trainer Bill Winfrey and owner Alfred Vanderbilt nervy over Derby favorite Dancer. With Jamaica race canceled for lack of entries, Dancer to run a work race against stablemate before Gotham Handicap. If he handles mile and a sixteenth, he aims for Wood Memorial Derby and then the Triple Crown chase.
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Vanderbilt
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Alfred G. Vanderbilt
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Jamaica
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Belmont
San Francisco Bids for 1956 Olympic Games
Mayor Elmer Robinson spearheads a San Francisco bid to host the 16th Olympiad. A telegram to Avery Brundage proposes the city as an alternative if Melbourne cannot hold the games, citing facility and organizational concerns. The message reaches Brundage in Mexico City ahead of an IOC meeting.
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Elmer Robinson
Avery Brundage
Melbourne
Brundage
Mexico
Olympic Internation
Sim Iness Tops World Discus Mark in Practice
Southern California star Sim Iness again surpassed the world record in practice with eight throws averaging near 189 feet. His best measured toss reached 189 feet 8 inches, topping the 185 feet 11 inches held by Fortune Gordien ahead of a key meet between SC and the Los Angeles Athletic Club.
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Forjtune Gordien
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