Desert Inn tourney wraps up with Wall claiming title
The Desert Inn Country Club event ends as Art Wall Jr wins the $10,000 first prize in Las Vegas. Curtis comments on Wall's baseball-style grip while Wall describes his standout play and the tournament's growing prominence. Attendance soars and locals praise a strong finish by Long Beach riders and the touring pros.
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Cubs Option Kitsos to Angel Farmhands
Chicago Cubs optioned infielder Chris Kitsos to Los Angeles in the Pacific Coast League reducing the roster to 33 players.
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Bevo and Oliver Join Pro Pact With Globetrotters Tour
Bevo Francis and coach Newt Oliver signed a $30,000 contract to join the Harlem Globetrotters circus tour as a sideshow act and coach. They leave Rio Grande College where finances were tight, with Francis noting an unpaid $58 dental bill and Oliver seeking a better role after earning $620 for a year covering multiple duties.
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Third Kegling Try Pays Off at ABC Tournament
An elderly Spokane bowler. George Earl, 51 of 67 years, posted 712 in singles to rise to third place at the ABC tournament. His scores 232 254 226 helped Len Rolack of Richland slip to 12th in the top bracket after Rolack’s 681. Other standings show varied totals across listed competitors in Detroit Ridgewood and Wis.
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Vike Golfers Drop Two Loop Matches
Long Beach City College golf team lost twice in a double dual at Montebello. East Los Angeles JC defeated the Vikings 21-15 then Phoenix JC beat them 27-3.
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Evatt Faces Richards In 10 Round Olympic Main
In Los Angeles at Olympic Auditorium Speedy Buddy Evatt meets undefeated Leroy Richards in the scheduled 10 round main event. Evatt carries a streak of 14 straight victories as he challenges the seasoned champion in a high profile boxing clash.
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Leroy Richards
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Determine in Final Run for Roses Prep
Louisville report notes Determine among the big three in the Derby prep trials. Correlation and Goyama also factor as top contenders with Hasty and others in a 22-runner field aiming for Derby day glory. Trainer Willie CHICAGO-UP details plans as Determine seeks a strong Derby bid and regional TV consideration for 1954.
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Trabert Maps Future Pro Tennis Career
Tony Trabert says his main goal is to turn professional and earn money before it’s too late. The 23-year-old University of Cincinnati student plans to leave school to focus on tennis and a European tour starting Sunday. He aims to win Wimbledon and US titles and may join Kramer’s tour next year.
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Major Clubs Clash In Early Season Baseball Showdown
The season opens with a flurry of standout bats and pitching as top clubs meet in early tests. New York Giants ride a streak of shutouts while Cleveland reshuffles infield to accommodate rookies. Yankees struggle with spring form as White Sox surge. Orioles and Dodgers also head east and west as managers shuffle lineups in search of momentum. Multiple teams face pivotal openers with key players like Nellie Fox, Jonny Groth, and Don Johnson drawing attention.
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Hank Sauer
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Skoronski Scores First Return Victory at Sportsman Park
Skoronski rode El Fleur to a first comeback win in the $7500 Inaugural Handicap at Sportsman's Park. The Chicago opening day crowd of 16,063 watched the injured rider return in the fall spill comeback tale.
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Baseball-LBCC at Beachall and More in Calendar
Local sports calendar lists LBCC baseball at Beachall Jordar at Wilson Poly and Lynwood Compton schedule. Also Bellflower at Mize Costa Excelsior at Stra Costa and other regional games including Hancock League matchups and Olympic Auditorium event at 8 38 pm with Gino Taotaritmidi.
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Major league batting pace led by Jackson and Glynn
Jackson of the Chicago Cubs tops the National League with a .500 average after 19 hits in 38 at bats. Glynn of Cleveland leads the American League at .419, with O Connell, Moon, Hodges, and Robinson among early leaders. Jensen and Tuttle pace the AL with .405, Spodman at .372 and Stephens at .366 chase.
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Army rejects Billy Martin hardship discharge
Monterey UP Maj Gen Robert S McClure Ford Ord post commander disapproves Billy Martin former New York Yankees second baseman hardship discharge He says his financial and family obligations do not change since reinduction while court ordered support and family dependents remain Martin plans to appeal via Sixth Army San Francisco then Penitentiary service continuation urged to avoid another reinduction, McClure notes.
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Slaughter to Get Chance With Left Handed Corps
Enos Slaughter, age 38, will start for the New York Yankees on his birthday, amid changes that place him in a regular lineup after a surprise trade. Manager Casey Stengel signals plans to use Slaughter as a more active asset, moving beyond earlier pinch hitting and baserunning duties.
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Slaughter In Lineup As Yankees Face White Sox
Slaughter, Gane Woodling, Land Irv Noren left handed outfield against the next righthander. Mantle benched after 0-for-10 spring. Don Johnson to start for Chicago White Sox. Slaughter moves into lineup in place of Mantle hampered by knee brace. A door-die plan aims to counter complacency among champions this spring.
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Hurricane Jackson Falls To Slade In Brooklyn Bout
Heavyweight rater Hurricane Tommy Jackson, once rising to No 3, is defeated by Clever Jimmy Slade in a 10 round decision at Brooklyn Eastern Parkway. Judges Grant Schiavone and referee Felix score for Slade. Jackson, seeking a rematch, eyes future fights while his manager books a May 28 Garden bout.
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Coast League Mermen Clash at Jordan High Pool Meet
A wide open Coast League prep swimming meet begins at Jordan High pool Wednesday at 3 15 PM. A large portion of the entry list will be eliminated in preliminary round judging as competitors vie for finals.
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Sports on Radio TV Guide Highlights Local Games
Radio and TV listings show baseball and basketball features across stations in San Francisco Oakland and Los Angeles with games and time slots. Notable towns include San Francisco Oakland Los Angeles and teams or hosts tied to KBPC KEWR KMPC and HHS.
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Blondy Ryan’s 11th inning misplay seals 1933 World Series Game
Paul Richards recalls Blondy Ryan’s 11th inning error in Game Four versus the Senators, as the Giants rally falls short. A bunt, a ball mishandled by Ryan, and a double play by Critz at second base ends the game, giving New York the win.
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Fred Schulte
Joe Kubel
Bill Terry
Ossie Bluege
Luke Sewell
Olif Bolton
Jack Russell
Hughie Critz
Critz
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