Rams and Redskins to open 1951 exhibition season at Coliseum
The Rams led by Waterfield and Baugh face off against the Redskins in a high profile pre season tilt at Los Angeles Coliseum. The game features top backs Davis Dudley and Frears, with exhibition results seen as a gauge for future box office and form ahead of the NFL regular schedule starting Sept 30.
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Bob Waterfield
Sam Baugh
Norm van Brocklin
Harry Gilmer
Los Angeles Rams
Washington Redskins
Glenn Davis
Bill Dudley
Tome—eeen
Bones Taylor
National Football League
NFL
Senators Call for Probe Into International Boxing Club
Two U.S. senators urged a Congressional investigation of professional boxing and the International Boxing Club after Harry Matthews defeated Bob Murphy for a shot at Joey Maxim. They argued the IBC steers matchups, returning Matthews to small-time status while Murphy faced LaMotta as a Maxim prelim.
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Harry
Kid) Matthews
Bob Murphy
Joey Maxim
International Boxing Club
Matthews
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Seattle
Murphy
New York
Welker
Cain
R.wash
Maxim
Jake LaMotta
United States
U S Runners Dominate English Track Meet in Birmingham
American touring athletes again outpace England with ten wins in twelve events. Charlie Thames of San Antonio led with wins in the 100 and 200 meters, while Guy Bryan of the San Francisco Olympic Club placed high in multiple events.
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England
Charlie Thames
San Antonio
Texas
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Guy Bryan
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Herman Wyatt
Sno Joas State
Ae Youle Be Smith
Las Angelen
Hale Dalle
Bot Chambers
Los Angeles
le Meter
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Chambers
Cyen
Thames
Herm BeResley
Long Beach Archers Win Two Events at UCLA Tournament
Long Beach archers dominated the first day of the 67th National Archery Tournament at UCLA. Jean Richards of the Long Beach Club, Laguna Beach resident, won the 140 yard women’s event with 282 including two perfect 12s for a new national record. Jerry Hash of Long Beach captured the Junior Boys division title.
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Ucla
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Long Beach Club
Laguna Beach
Jerry Hash
Rams Picked by 7 Points for Charity Clash
Los Angeles Rams favored by seven over Washington Redskins in a preseason charity game at Memorial Coliseum. Rams last year beat Redskins 17 14 to defend western division title. crowd record possible near 95 625. Waterfield vs Baugh headline a pass duel while rookies counter Washington front. Proceeds benefit youth programs.
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Los Angeles Rams
Washington Redskins
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Memorial Coliseum
Ram
Bob Waterfield
NFL
Sammy Baugh
Baugh
Waterfield
Harry Gilmer
Alabama
Washington
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Redskins
Slingin' Sam
Norm van Brocklin
Los Angeles Times
Chastens, Inc
Louis Plans Bivins in Foe Rematch Bout
Baltimore, Aug 14 Joe Louis comments on Friday night bout with Jim Bivins as manager Marshall Miles predicts the fight will not reach the full ten rounds. Louis weighs about 205 to 208 pounds ahead of his eighth start since retirement while Bivins, a Cleveland challenger, aims for a first meeting since an exhibition bout three years ago and weighs around 180.
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Jee Louis
Jimmy Bivins
Marshall Miles
Joe
Miles
Louis
Bivins
Net King Gains Third Round at Public Tennis Tourney
ST LOUIS August 14 UP defending champion Clift Hippen of San Bernardino led into the third round of the 25th annual National Public Parks Tennis tourney with a 7 5 6 4 6 2 win over Bob Light of St Louis. Other results from yesterday include men singles first round matches featuring Jade from City versus Chippendale and Chambers from Los Angeles, while several end round results note wins by Mezzit Enmxé in Oakland and Morrie Lewis in Tulsa.
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Morrie Lewis
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Okie
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Los’ Angels
Gris
Feller Sparks Indians Toward Pennant as Roaring Streak Stretches
Cleveland’s AL leaders, managed by Al Lopez, beat Detroit 21 to 9 to extend their winning streak to 11 and widen their lead over the Yankees to two and a half games. Bob Feller hurled seven hits allowed and struck out, while Al Rosen’s 20th homer capped the scoring. Ray Boone, Bobby Avila contributed with strong infield play as the Lopez era signals a push for the pennant. Local note highlights include Philadelphia shellacking the Yankees 16-8 and Hodges driving the Dodgers to 74-6 with his 33rd homer of the season.
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Indians
Bob
Detroit
Associated Presa
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Ray Boone
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al Rosen
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Cleveland Indians
Outlook Dismal Says Gehringer New Tigers General Manager
Charley Gehringer, named to replace Billy Evans, says Detroit's future looks dismal with many changes likely. He notes the roster is thin and holes will require trimming top talent, possibly trading two players for one, and hints at an overhaul of the entire system.
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Charley Gehringer
Detroit Tigers
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Gehringer
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W. Q. Briggs
Billy Evans
Briggs
Evans
Musial Eyes Fifth Crown in NL Batting Race
New York August 14 Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals leads the National League batting race with seven weeks remaining. He holds a 19 point edge over Richie Ashburn of Philadelphia as of Sundays games while Jackie Robinson and Roy Campanella of Brooklyn are also contenders with strong weeks.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Roy Campanella
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Cage Scandal May Spread to Far West Deep South
New York August 14 AP district attorney office seeks more info from a fifth man arrested in a fixed basketball game case. Vincent A O Connor says the affair may reach the deep south and far west. Nathaniel Brown Brooklyn 33 held 10000 bail as material witness. Brown travelled to the far west during fixes in 1948 49 season and went as far south as Louisiana.
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District Attorney's Office
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Nathaniel Brown
Brooklyn
O'Connor
Brown
Quarter Horse Futurity Planned at Los Angeles Fair
The inaugural Pacific Coast Quarter Horse Futurity will be run at the Los Angeles County Fair opening September 14. Trials run September 16 determine starters for the September 22 final. The event has 28 nominations and carries a $2500 purse for two year olds.
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Los Angeles County Fair
Hermand Sharpe
Freitas Notches 20th Victory for Modesto Reds
Tony Freitas the California League’s winningest pitcher notched his 20th win as the Modesto Reds defeated Santa Barbara 12 to 1. Freitas limited Santa Barbara to three hits while Ken Aspermonte and Dick Pedrotti provided the offense with a two run homer and a solo shot.
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Bill Densney
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Bakersfield
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Carter Trigo Set For Ten Round World Title Fight
Jimmy Carter the world light heavyweight champion meets switch hitting Mario Trigo in a scheduled ten round bout tonight. Sportswriters tease an upset as Trigo’s odds rose after Garza overwhelmed him in a recent session. Garza’s lackluster style echoes Trigo, and Trigo weighs 12 pounds more than Garza.
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Jimmy Carter
Mario Trigo
Trigo
Bobby Garza
Garza
Carter
Tanforan to Lure Del Mar Horses
SAN BRUNO August 14 Most of the thoroughbreds now racing at Del Mar will be sent north to next month’s Tanforan meeting, according to General Manager Fred Ryan. Several stables that have been testing at Hollywood Park will also come to Tanforan. Dates for the meeting are September 10 to October 27.
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Kell Threatens Minoso in American League Bat Race
CHICAGO August 14 AP White Sox Cuban slugger slumped two points but held the top pace in the American League batting race at 342 after nine hits in 29 trips. Nearby rivals include Detroit’s Kell, Cleveland’s Avila and Minoso’s chase by Boston’s Williams, Washington’s Coan and other leaders amid a tight, shifting standings list.
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