Night in Nogales rocks Copper Kings game chaos
In Nogales a heated Douglas N Nogales game spirals into a near riot. Pitchers are ejected, police intervene, and Leonard Simmons ends up jailed briefly before an international intervention clears him. Gardner notes the legal racket behind the minors. Padres slumps and Angels praised by Gordon precede training notes from Paris Finland on Michel Macquet and javelin plans.
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Rams State Squad Scrimmage Tonight at Redlands Stadium
Rams coach Sid Gillman leads the seventh annual intrasquad scrimmage at University of Redlands stadium tonight at 8 30. Nineteen rookies and 40 veterans vie for spots on the Western Division title team in a 48 minute drill before 4000 plus fans. A novel scoring system credits touchdowns interceptions first downs field goals and four downs held by defense. Afterward the Rams break camp for Veterans Stadium in Long Beach to face armed forces foes next Saturday night.
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Murchison Ties Williams World 100 Meter Record
Ira J. Murchison of Chicago tied the 10.1 second 100 meterWorld record set by Wibie J. Williams of Gary Indiana at an international military track meet in West Berlin. Officials noted a minor tail wind but expected recognition. Murchison, a former University of Iowa sprinter and U S Olympic team member, and Williams, both Black, were set to race in a showdown.
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Moegle Signs 1956 Deal With 49ers in San Francisco
Dicky Moegle, former Rice star and halfback, signed his 1956 contract with the San Francisco Forty-Niners on Friday. He said he never was a holdout and preferred face to face talks rather than telephone negotiations.
Friday’s Stars Boost Gonzales in Los Angeles Round Robin
Pancho Gonzales defeats Tony Trabert as Frank Sedgman dominates Rex Hartwig in a 37,500 Masters tennis tournament at the L A Tennis Club. Kramer faces his rival in Friday night action while Sedgman maintains four straight wins in a high profile downtown event.
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Moore Claims Title Now His by Default
Archie Moore declares he should hold the heavyweight title by default after Floyd Patterson postpones their bout. Moore, en route to San Diego, questions Patterson’s readiness and plans to tour Europe while praising his own title pursuit and past wins.
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Giambra Wins Fourth Straight In Slow Bout With Castellani
New York middleweight Giambra extends streak to four as he defeats Rocky Castellani in a tightly fought Madison Square Garden 10 rounder. Giambra lands a late sixth round punch to spoil a dull, booed track meet. Castellani finishes with 61 9 2 while Giambra improves to 45 4 1.
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Cards Moving Up in N. L. Dogfight
In Los Angeles at Wrigley Field the Dodgers faced San Francisco in the windup of a pivotal series as Jerry Casale and Bob Thorpe clashed. The game storyline included the Old Timers feature and a DiMaggio brothers jinx reversal as Brooklyn relief pitcher Clem Machine toppled the Redbirds in an eight straight stretch.
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Cardinals Rally In 12th To Beat Dodgers In NL Thriller
Vivid late inning action features Cooper driving in four with a home run and two singles as St. Louis Edge Dodgers 11 8 in 12 innings. Cardinals tie for fourth, while Pirates and Phillies win to tighten NL race. In Pacific Coast League, Los Angeles Angels extend lead to six games after a six-run sixth inning against San Francisco with Max Surkont pitching for the Angels.
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Friday's Fights By the Associated Press
In Atlantic City Joey Glambra of Buffalo won a non title decision over Realty Castelan. Anmi Pascual Parez of Argentina stopped Hicardy Val Argentina in five rounds.
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Hawks Battle Hanford Here Aiming for 15th Win
The Long Beach Nite Hawks seek their 15th win in 18 starts facing the Hanford Kings at Park Ave Field tonight at 8 30 in the rubber game of a three game series. Leroy Zimmerman starts for the Hawks with either Bryan Voight or Les Haney opposing. Manager Joe Rodgers eyes a split after two close outings, 4 3 and 6 4.
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Sports on Radio and TV Listings Feature Major Matchups
Radio and television schedules list Senators versus Kansas City on KMPC at 7:35 PM and a Vancouver game on KEWRO in the afternoon. Television highlights include a baseball game on KHY 91 followed by the Anen Seals 3 Brian Handicap event and boxing from Cotero Bolados on KHI.
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Sports Calendar Erecta Dinner Derby at Olympic Auditorium
Derby event at Olympic Auditorium features Poxing Hollywood Legion Bebbe Bolanes and others with 6 15 start. Wrestling show set for Sunday at Valley Garden and Fast aide ATeans plus horse racing at Cailente starting noon. Baseball at Girone Field and tennis club match in Los Angeles with 1230 start.
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Red Lynn Still Effective at 41 in Coast Leagues
In San Francisco dispatches, veteran pitcher Red Lynn, age 41, remains effective for Bakersfield in the California League while other associations see turnover. The piece notes Lynn’s sharp delivery at the microphone, his long Hollywood stint, and Bakersfield’s need to keep him from escaping to other clubs. It also touches on PCL and Pacific Coast League figures, including Passarelli’s injury, Joe Trimble’s rough spell, and team performances shaping the minor leagues' developmental path. The California League is highlighted as a proving ground for young talent, with several veterans posting strong hits and notable names like Max Macon setting all-time records.
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