Olympic Five Church Camp captures YMCA basketball title
Olympic Bible Class edged Trinity Baptist 40 to 36 to win the double elimination playoffs and claim the 1952 YMCA Church Basketball championship. Rod Proctor led Trinity Baptist with 20 points but Olympic’s stronger front line sealed the victory.
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Olympic Bible
YMCA
Olympic
Trinity Baptist
Rod Proctor
Baptists
Olympic Bible Cle
Hatachira
Bapa Daniels
I Lawrey
R Lann
Prostar
Finn
Gard Dunn
Powell
Olympic Bible Casa
Claus—Martin
Becker
Trinity Baptist—Cose
Niteball Loop Revived Here for 1952 Season
The National Nite ball League resumes after a one year dormancy following a business conference at Joe Rodgers office. Six teams will compose the circuit with May 6 opening in Whittier as Long Beach hosts Torrance Bellflower Santa Ana San Pedro. Long Beach Nitehawks begin training at Park Ave Field tonight at 7 30 with regular Tue and Fri workouts planned.
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Joe Rodgers
Long Beach Nitehawks
Long Beach
Whittier
Torrance
Bellflower
Santa Ana
San Pedro
Joe Prelago
Romo Koral
Jack Malseed
Stubby D'Arcy
Paul Campbell
Park Ave
Rodgers
Boston Marathon field grows to 184 runners for 56th edition
Boston April 15, UPI a strong entry list for Saturdays Boston AA marathon over the Hopkinton to Hastings course includes 184 runners and serves as an Olympic tryout. Notables include Don Heinicke Harold Ayares of White Horse Club and Alfred Confalone of North Medford Club among others.
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Boston
UPI
Hoplinton-to-Haston
Baltimore
Alfred A. Confalone
North Medford
Jack Barry
Phillip Stillwell
David P. Williams
Shanahan Catholic Club
Philadelphia
William Troy
New England College
Maynard R. Alden
Mitchell Club
Middleboro
Reuben Meyer
Chicago
Nathaniel Circulpide
New York Pioneer Ub
More Training Might Be a Help For Black Diamond
NOTTINGHAM England April 25 VPI More training and less psychology is in store for Black Diamond an $8 year old gelding Recently Black Diamond was shown newsreels of the Grand National Steeplechase in hopes of improving his jumping Yesterday Black Diamond finished fourth in a six mile 21 jump race after leading more than half the way Owner Frank Croten said No more psychology We shall have to give him some more routine training
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Nottingham
England
VPI
Black Diamond
Frank Croten
San Jose Mentor Greets 75 Gridders
San Jose State College football opened spring training with 75 players at the first session. Coach Bob Bronzan had 19 lettermen in workouts but noted several holes to fill.
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San Jose
San Jose State College
Bob Bronzan
Russets Top Ports 5-2 In Exhibition Game
Idaho Falls Russets defeated Stockton's California League Ports 5-2 in an exhibition on April 14. The Pioneer League team erupted for four runs in the first inning on a walk two singles and two doubles.
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Stockton
UPI
Idaho Falls Russets
Japanese All Star Rugby Beats British Cruiser Team 37 to 0
In Tokyo on April 15, a Japanese All Star rugby team defeated a cruiser team from Ceylon by 37 to 0. Earlier, Kelp University soccer beat a Ceylon side 6 to 2.
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Tokyo
Ceylon
Kelp University
Fights Last Night by Associated Press
Disjointed boxing report from multiple cities notes fighters such as Jimmy Slade and Gil Turner in various results. The brief items mention defeats, draws, and inconsistent scores, with scattered names and places including Philadelphia New Orleans Milan and Havana in a cluttered recap.
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Associated Press
New York
Jimmy Slade
New Terken
Charley Lester
Sidle
Philadelphia
Gil Turner
Chin Varona
Havana
New Orleans
Gianni Uboldi
Milan
Italy
Kid Cantella
Managua
Nicameella Calfredo Lasprota
Joey Hertegen
Per ‘Bima
Ton
Any Walker
Kia
Harness Entries at Santa Anita on Wednesday
Readable race card notes Santa Anita for Wednesday April 18 with multiple races from one mile to one and a quarter. First Post 1 30 P M. Key horses include Prairie Prince War Chief and Patrick Primrose with longshots noted and a best bet on Ray Prince in the eighth race.
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Santa Anita
Diver
Roy Chanaull
Archie Niles Br
Walter Welch
Indmill
T A. K. Vailsa
Prairie Prince
Pete BoeAnea
Allen Hutt
Cisco Chief
Lee Waller
Eleanor Grey
Rusaell Vailed Key
California
Menilly
Joe Horse
Diana Sirezk
Joe O'Bren
Pecma
War Chief
Leon Cantor
Moma
Lisa
Dale Primrose
Percy Kent
Patrick Primrose
Clarence Private Lee ¢Zommy Lave
Richard Blorris
Jacques Gren Delano
Pride
Crif Crawford
Buck Minnicar
Arle Boy
Paul Shace
Jm Ie
Patrick Primsase
Jone
Bow Om
Tralice
Horst
Uomy
Ginger
Clarence Wangen
Weil
Lievde
Jacattes Grenier
Moat
Guy Ferman
Prank Doth
Tequilla
Elmer Cox
Neal Houslet
Perk Maxey
Paul Celdeburg
Richard Me
Larro Powersi
Jim
Foy Funderburk
Otis Crawford
Harry Burrigh
Faron Watts
Clarence Hane
Ralph Balding
Russell’ Hose
Cherry Crispin
Thomas Frye
Lo Jengiba
William Brewery
Setvice
Mies
Conor
Walter Welgliue
Ghance
Bingen
Reber Mccimanst
Lhreat Sfates
Bernaus Bond
Paul Shank
Sherry Lee
Nell Paardman
Liberty Chimes
Bert Shephe
Evan Tace
Mnce
Rumacray
Bangup
Morse
Peary Gray
Reber McCumanach
Steiden Pointer
Hob
Russell Rove
Scotland
Fiat
del Arko
Spencer i Neal
Margaret Ann Blackstone
W. Favonien
Everett Gaborn Fower
Jacques Grenier
Victor Tass
Wiliam Joper
Londshot
Victor ‘Tran
Oda Bay Prince Games
Fitzpatrick
Gladys Guy Leafert Shepherd
Hare Burrigat
Prim Hal
Joe O'Bremnee
Woo
Wlylé
Vincent Grattan
George Rattenbury
Auane el A Ceral Scott
Foy Funderhurk
Apoin W
Frim Hal
Gould-Lyle Troi
Ray Prince
Pepper Bingen
Reyiz Sevear-oldy
Farkar
Ateny
Mel
Big Four Rules in County Golf Event
The Orange County amateur golf championship at Huntington Beach Municipal links narrows to eight, led by the big four: Chuck Murphy Jr Elmer Sorenson Doug May and Wally Taft in the final eight with Sorenson and Taft rallying from behind to win. Results list matchups across multiple flights and the South Course Open at Recreation Park with Don Smith medalist honors and a variety of flight results.
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Orange County
Huntington Beach Municipal Links
Chuck Murphy Jr
Elmer Sorenson
Doug May
Wally Taft
Sorenson
Taft
Don Baker
Ed Wampler
Ron Drimak
Jack Brelaner
Charles Murphy
Tom Romolo
Ron Miller
H. E. Miller
Lower Fracket
Charles Summit
Bob Marahail
Chel Marcel
Duane Haley
Frank Volengano
Wally Tate
Ed Warimer
Mayor's Flaight
Don Mallica
Ridenour
Don Copeland
Ray Hender
Hoh Deland
Bart Hodak
Croll Turner Stli Slauter
Vince Saunders
Tom Conrad
F. E. Sheehan
Bul Ball
Ed Goddard
Coarse Smedley
Ralph Siegfried
B. Ammon
Ey Fredricks
Charles Andres
Ray Echols
Joan Ranshaw
Doeo O'Leary
L. B. Walker
Jack Iohn Dickey
Wwova
Ritter
Delight
Tom Kelly
Loverme
Keith
Harry Gorman
L. H. Perry
Rex Nedd
Don Smith
Recreation Park
Gene Combs
Jack Kreisher
Nick Carter
Kreisher
Carter
Warren Honeysutt
Doc Biller
H. Williams
Joe Warburton
L. Forker
Q. L
Caris tenson_ve
Carl Walker
Jack Krelsher
Tom Coultrap
Hal Christenson
Herb. Hoffman
Bob Darnell
Jim Seiftos
Compa
Neil Warren
Bill Blauter
Bit Morne
Jima
Hannah
Jim Hryson
Terrill Richard
Gon Va
G. R. Black
Keith Lon
Dan Workman
Vince Walker
Ray ‘Oda
Richard Dirk
Jon Hendry
George Herter
Cottst
Flight
GhtoNn
Fitchr Weecombs
Scott Bynes
Paul Hoyt
Newt Scifren
Tom Armstrong
Joe Ruble
Byt
Paul Davenport
al Camp
Bob Glacs
Bob Amore
Herman Plane
Bob Milla
Flighi
Pete Walker
John Marrottz
Benny Milly
Ralph Crale
al Shor
Harry Muir
W. Kintets
Edgar Morratte
G. Devel
Bye
Maci Rowley
Orbis Estelle
Jim Craig
Ken McDoneld
Turner Gavilan title bout near as Varona disruption looms
Gil Turner remains unbeaten in 25 straight knockouts after defeating Chico Varona on a 10 round night. Varona protested Turner low blows and refused to leave his corner triggering a purse hold and hearing. Turner then signaled a world welterweight title clash with Kid Gavilan in Philadelphia at or near the All Star game date.
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Philadelphia
Gil Turner
Kid Gavilan
Municipal Stadium
Chico Varona
Turner
Kayo
Varona
Havana
Cuba
Allie Zack
Zach Clayton
Zack
Commission
John
Ox) Dagrosa
Pennsylvania
Tartars Host Swim Finals At Compton College Meet
Compton College hosts the Western State Conference preliminary and final swimming meets with Tartars aiming for the title. Coach Ed Holston relies on Jack Winklepleck Dick Ellis and Charles Cawthon to win multiple races and contribute in relays and diving at the Los Angeles City College venue.
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Compton College
Los Angeles City College
Compton
Ed Holston
Jack Winklepleck
Dick Ellis
Charles Cawthon
Locals Falter in Prep Golf at Inglewood Invitational
Endie Meyerson of University High Los Angeles led a strong field at the Inglewood High Invitational, but locals stumbled with subpar scores. More than 100 players competed. Sherwyn Turhow Harold Blake and Don Thornton tied for fourth. Jim Coleman of Wilson High shot 75, faltering late but heading the Wilson group. Selden Beebe Wilson recorded 77, Rick McBride St. Anthony’s 81, while Johnny Tate Wilson contributed a third with a careful outing.
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Endie Meyerson
University High
Los Angeles
Southern California Prep
Dom
Inglewood High
Sherwyn Turhow
Harold Blake
Don Thornton
Jim Coleman
Wilson High
Coleman
Selden Beebe
Wilson
Rick McBride
St. Anthony's
Johnny Tate
Werbin Appointed Israeli Physician
Kansas City April 15. Pr Dr Harry Werbin, former collegiate and AAU steeplechase star, was notified today of his appointment as a team physician for the Israeli team in the world Olympic games at Helsinki this summer. Werbin, a Kansas City osteopath, competed in the first world Maccabiah games in Israel in 1932 and 1935.
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Kansas City
Harry Werbin
Helsinki
Werbin
Israel
Masked Grapplers Face Japs Tonight at Wilmington Bowl
Masahiko Kimure and Toshio Yamaguchi, top Japanese jujitsu stars, meet masked duo Golden Terror and Mysterious Mr X in the first mixed team battle in the area at Wilmington Bowl. The card includes Ernie Steffen’s semifinal with Jesse James vs Billy Varga and Lone Eagle versus Judo Jack Terry, promising a thriller.
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Masahiko Kimure
Japan
Toshio Yamaguchi
Golden Terror
Mr. X
Wilmington Bowl
Kimure
Higami
U.S. AL
Yamaguchi
Ee Golden Terror
Ernie Steffen
Jesse James
Golden Greek
Billy Varga
Lone Eagle
Judo Jack Terry
Milkman Wins Bowl Feature at Wilmington Card
Marko Polo weighing 152 pounds beat Gail Jackson by four rounds in the amateur main event at Wilmington Bowl last night reversing Jackson’s one round TKO from two weeks earlier. Don Eby, 173, ex USC star from Los Alamitos, defeated Ed Lastra in the semi undercard. it was Eby’s first bout. Other results included Vic Ponce at 193 with a TKO in four rounds and Robby Mattizon at 3951 Golden Gloves winning a greased contest abandoned midfight.
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Marko Polo
Paramount Milkman
Gail Jackson
Wilmington Bowl
Noc
Jackson
Don Eby
USC
Los’ Alamitas Wavy
Ed Lastra
Eby
Vic Ponce
Robby Mattizon
McHe
Downey Defeats Newport Nine 5-3 in High School Baseball
Downey High pitchers combine for 10 hits allowed as the Vikings beat Newport 5-3. Marbor High bats muster three hits while Downey slides past the Sailors with solid defense and timely hitting. Details on batteries list Luck and Welenel for Downey, Faletta and Raine for Newport.
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Downey High
Newport
Vikings
Avery the Sailors
Downey Lot
Downes
Luck
Welenel
Woods
Faletta & Raine
Guier
Ganzer
Marines Rout Fresno State 21 to 7 in Fresno
The San Diego Marine Depot baseball team hammered Fresno State College for 23 hits and a 21 7 victory. The Marines improved to 13 wins and 3 losses on the season.
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Marine
Fresno
San Diego Marine Depot
Walloping
Fresno State College
Marines
Indian Carnival sponsored boxing show in Vancouver
The Sisters of the Child Jesus in Suburban North Vancouver sponsor a two day Indian boxing championships known as Buckskin Gloves. It features Alex Strain of St. Pauls Athletic Club and Andy Pat, head of the American Indian Brotherhood, who secured a $50 auditorium deposit with the sisters helping fund the event. The promoters call it an extraordinary kickoff for a boxing show reflecting a cooperative spirit.
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Vancouver
Sisters of the Child Jesus
Pacific Northwest
Alex Strain
St. Paul's Athletic Club
Andy Pat
Forth American Indian Brotherhood
Strain
Bowling They Went First Class Here’s the Story Dad
In the Atta League winners list Ridings Motors takes the Boulevard Automobile League title for the second year running with 79 wins. Campbell Buick No 1 was second, Hale Young No 1 third. Merle Masteller posted the league high series 687, while Tom Corbin led with a 258 game. Other standout marks include Ober, Nelson, Axelson, Barron, Hedges, and a women’s boulevard circuit with Lucilie Kay 649 and Evelyn Rhodes 611. Miracle Mile Commercial Handicap sweepstakes saw Glenn Cochran and Jack Fleming take a 1270 series. Tony Une won the ABC award for achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell Buick
Hale Young
Merle Masteller
Tom Corbin
Bob!uater
Nelson
George Axelson
Dae Barron
George Hedges
Miracle Mile
Olenn Cochran
Ack Fleming
Wheys
Lloyd Rottman
Eimnie Goodin
S—Charlie LeBine
C. . Beott
Wes LeRue
Tom Richards
Tony Une
ABC
Providence Seeks to Even Hockey Series
The Providence Reds aim to even their best-of-seven American Hockey League playoff series with the Pittsburgh Hornets at two games each. After dropping the first two on the Hornets’ rink, Providence won 5 1 at home Sunday night to force tonight’s game.
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Providence. R. T
Providence Reds
Pittsburgh Hornets
Pittsburgh
Reds
Hornets
Providence
Lombardo to Drive New Great Lakes in Gold Cup Final
In London on April 15, Guy Lombardo said he likely would pilot New Great Lakes a speedboat owned by Al Fallon of Detroit in the Gold Cup final this summer. Lombardo’s Tempo VI will race in all eastern meets and Fallon’s craft could reach at least 140 miles per hour.
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London
Guy Lombardo
New Great Lakes
al Fallon
Detroit
Lombardo
Tempo VI
Fallon
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Ted Sal Ham Shortyi
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Gros
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Bob ‘Tonge
Leonard “Curran
P. Grueison
Leonard Curran
Kenny Dobbs
P. Grielsen
Mickey Bemis
Ross Buster
Frank Glover
Tom Wade
Frank Skomerza
Max Morrison
Wil- Umm F. Mitchell
Bob Scott
Harry Trimmer
Mar Green
Frank Skomera
Dick Steyling
Nick Calpeno
Owen Hansem
Torrance High
Alondra Park
Mickey
Trimmer
Lakewood
C. A. Wonnell
Recreation Park South Course
Fred Stanley
Maryland St
el Segundo
Stanley
Carl Maynard
Frank Cormaci
Duane Stewart
Florence_ Burdick
Meadowlark
Willowick
Virginia Country Club
San Gabriel
Tex Schram
H. J. Mavius
Moylous
Gavilan
Gil
Beverly Campbell
Dudley Hanover
Dudley
Tartars
SCE
IsBania
Bernat Am
Orange Coast
Chatter
Riverside
Fullerton Saint
Western State
Comptan
Glendale
Ventura
Bakersfield
le Pet
Bae Rite
Santa Monica
Ender
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Bias
Toma Astern
Satla
Chaffer
Ean Bernarding
Fullerton
Orange
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Milkman
Downey
Jones
Pine
Atlantic
DELTA
D.D. Gurnee
America
Horace GR Greer
Thurs
Ridings Motors
By Sen Zinser
Pete the Pinkey
Boulevard Automobile League
Aga
Insses. A
Susatral
Ross Jaccs
Lucilie Kay
Evelyn Rhodes
Evalyn Daniels
Oth Phyliss Crandall
Hilda Vlas Neret
Great Lakes
Spalding
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Nash
Keiser-Frezer Hudson
Olds
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Ring-And
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