Ben Agajanian eyes Giants return amid business plans
Ben Agajanian considers a return to the New York Giants for 1955 while running a Pine Avenue sporting goods store. He hints at playing select games to help training, asking for pay concessions and to skip full spring camp, with a decision possible after talks with Wellington Mara. He notes a long career across multiple NFL teams since 1942.
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Roller Derby Wins Narrowly In City Matchup
The Los Angeles Braves and Brave series topped Brooklyn’s Dee O D the ehoe holtz led scorers after a rough roller derby bout at Olympic Auditorium. Final score 48 47 as Bay Bombers edged Red Devils in a tense day event. next contest set for Friday night.
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Hatten vs Naranjo Open Crosstown Feud in L A Series
In Los Angeles the Angels host the Hollywood Stars in the opening game of a seven game set at Wrigley Field. Lefty Joe Hatten will start for the Seraphs against Cholly Naranjo for the Stars as both teams seek early bragging rights in the 1995 Crosstown clash.
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Rams State Earlier Start
Sid Gillman new Rams coach orders a prep move up to July 7 for first workouts at Redlands with veterans reporting July 15. Exhibition season opens mid August versus the Redskins in LA, season opener September 23 in San Francisco against the 49ers.
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Boxing and baseball schedule notes from West Coast venues
Boxing events highlight Park Arena and Gate Arena venues while Coast League baseball games include matches at Terminal Island and Los Alamitos. The calendar lists matchups and locations across Los Angeles and surrounding areas with times and venues for Cage boxing and caseball events.
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Cockell Rap Beats US Press Ahead of Title Bout
Britain's Don Cockell blasted American press as a smear campaign while Rocky Marciano toured Northern California with family ahead of his May 16 title defense. Cockell complained US papers damaged his image and said fighters from the States deserve fair treatment, not bias.
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England
Braves Roaring to Close Gap in NL Race
Milwaukee Braves sit one game behind the Dodgers as the National League begins the second phase of the race. Charlie Grimm’s club has a 7-3 pace for .700, with Bobby Thomson back and Hank Aaron rising in draft status. Willie Mays shines for the Giants as Brooklyn paces the circuit. Dodgers’ streak ends in a Giants win, and Robby’s glove helps stem a late threat.
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Attendance swings in majors as AL up 3.5 percent
New York area reports show overall attendance down about 5 percent across the two leagues with KC up 133 percent while the National League post drops 22 percent. Dodgers, White Sox, Indians and Senators among few rising teams. Yankees suffer large declines with roughly 9.5 thousand per game averages and six games below good attendance.
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Escapade Tops Yachting Honors In Catalina Cruise
Escapade and Sea Witch shared honors in two Catalina cruises by the Los Angeles Yacht Club with corrected times in the cross channel race to Howland’s Landing. Escapade won the return race Sunday while Adolph Rempp’s 10‑meter Coquille led the field, and Dean Brown’s Skylark was first home on the return.
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Complacent Sox Lose Go Go Style Win Ahead of Yankees
Chicago White Sox, led by new manager Marty Marion, prepare to host the New York Yankees after trading for Rob Nieman and Walt Dropo to boost power. Nieman leads with five homers and 14 RBIs, Chico Carrasquel hits .400, Nellie Fox at .368, and Sherman Lollar steps up as Marion’s top catcher. The club aims to rebound despite prior reliance on defense under Paul Richards.
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George Kell
Jim Rivera
PCL Rookies Bloom as Prospects Deck the Pacific Coast League
United Press notes a strong crop of young players across the PCL boosting future majors. Johnny Briggs has won three straight for Solons, with San Diego’s Milt Smith batting .403 and Jules Becquer at .339. Joe Kirrene and Dave Melton shine for San Francisco, John Oldham and George Piktuzis contribute for Seattle and Los Angeles.
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Bleary Plymouth goalie survives 70 foot cliff leap
BLOOMIN HERO Goalie George Cornelius leapt to block a ball in a sardlou match then vanished over a 70 foot cliff. Peering players spotted him rising from wet sand with the ball in hand and shouting that he was all right no goal. Doctors later said only bruises.
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Fights Last Night In Various Cities Reported
Disjointed boxing notes from New York Brooklyn Providence and Worcester list bouts and fighters with odd percentages and nicknames. Mentions Lulu Perez Tom Garcia and Foots Ross with scattered scores and venues. Also references sports radio TV segments and a few recreation notes including a Mall of Fame item.
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Ducks Unlimited Show Thursday Night in Los Angeles
Ducks Unlimited hosts its ninth annual Hunters Night at Shrine Auditorium Los Angeles with a stage show and two films Each Year They Come from Canada and Sunrise Serenade headlining the program Proceeds fund waterfowl habitat work in California and national conservation efforts Tickets are sold by DU members or at the Shrine box office for the Thursday 8 pm event
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