Hawks seek support for Selma rally in softball push
Long Beach Nitehawks host Hunt Foods and City League All-Stars at Park Ave Field Sunday and Monday to raise about 1700 for the 16 man Hawk squad heading to the International Softball Championships in Selma August 31 to September 7. Joe Rodgers hopes Fresno rematch proves Hawks’ year with Haney and Lockaby leading a strong roster from Southern California and beyond.
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Dressen Calls Erskine Better Than Roberts Since July
Brooklyn manager Charlie Dressen asserts Carl Erskine has outpitched Phillies ace Robin Roberts since midseason, citing a 10-0 Dodgers win over the Giants and Erskine’s strong run. He credits a June rest and notes Erskine’s improved control and change of pace as Roberts’ numbers edge ahead in several categories.
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Bob Porterfield
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Seals Near First Division After Late Victory
The San Francisco Seals, boosting hopes for the Pacific Coast League’s first division, beat Los Angeles 4-3 in 10 innings with Sito Fortforay’s bases loaded single. Portland and Seattle split, Seattle winning 4-0 to stretch its run, while Hollywood and Oakland won. Vern Kindsfather helped Portland to 16 hits in a rough night. Earl Rapp homered as San Diego won 5-1 over Sacramento. George O’Donnell earned his 8th win for Hollywood over Oakland, with Sam Chapman miscue aiding the visitors.
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Two Girls 16 Vie in National Junior Golf Finals
BROOKLINE Massachusetts Holly Jean Roth of Milwaukee and Millie Myerson of Los Angeles reach the 18 hole final of the national junior girls championship at The Country Club after Roth defeats Jacqueline Yates of Honolulu 2 and 1. Myerson, two down after 16, squares with a 26 foot putt on 18 to reach the final.
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All-Church softball tourney quarterfinals spread wins
SALT LAKE CITY East Long Beach and Provorth Warde advanced from quarterfinals of the Latter-Day Saints church All-Church softball tournament. Provorth beat Haven 11 to 3 while East Long Beach topped Fairmont 10 to 2. Ogden 34th and Tucson Third also won, setting semifinals with Ogden 34th vs Tucson Third and Long Beach vs Provo.
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Breakdowns Put Braves and Chisox in Tough Pace
New York reports analysis says if Brooklyn Dodgers win 18 of 36, Milwaukee Braves must go 26 of 34 to tie for pennant while Yankees 18 of 35 would force Chicago White Sox to 27 of 93 to tie the pennant in looming late-season pace scenarios.
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U S Davis Cup Hopefuls Brighten After Doubles Upset
At Longwood Brookline the U S Davis Cup hopes look bright as Seixas and Trabert prep for singles after Clark and Burrows stunned Hoad and Rosewall in a 5 7 14 12 18 16 9 7 marathon. Clark predicts U S doubles edge and singles wins. Seixas knees hindered.
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Trap Feature Slated Today at Grand American Handicap
Vandalia Ohio reports trap shooting opens the Grand American Handicap with a top prize of 1500 and potential winnings up to 10000. The field may surpass the 1786 entrant record from 1947 with competitors from across the United States Canada Cuba the Canal Zone Alaska Australia. The event favors even the expert marksman yet remains open to novices and has never seen a repeat winner in 53 years.
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Panthers Annex Roller Opener At Vet Memorial Stadium
The hird skating Panthers won 24 22 over the Westerners in the Roller Derby opener before 4700 fans. Charlie O Connell led Panthers with two points per period. Westerners high scorer Hal Janowitz tallied six points all in the sixth period. Roller Derby action resumes at 8 30 p m on the stadium track.
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Skier Titles Up for Grabs at National Water Championships
The National Water Ski Championships at Marine Stadium enter its second day with events starting at 5:30 am. Junior girls slalom, veterans jumps, and women's slalom highlight morning action, followed by men's trick skiing and junior boys jumping in the afternoon. The 102-entry field anchors a three day meet in California with morning climaxes and a Sunday finale. About 10,000 seats, $1.50 adults, free under 12, four stadium entrances, ample parking.
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Veeck Says No West Coast Stadium Ready For MLB
San Francisco reports Bill Veeck, owner of the St Louis Browns, finds no suitable ballpark on the West Coast for Major League Baseball. He outlines three possible paths to bring MLB to the Pacific Coast and notes no formal decision has been made. Veeck tours potential cities and discusses a possible move with local officials in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
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Baltimore Weighs Move as Browns Lose Exhibition
In Baltimore Municipal Stadium 10 681 fans saw the St Louis Browns beat the Orioles 8 2 in an exhibition. Browns GM Rudie Schaffer defended Baltimore as best suited for a major league transfer and noted Toronto, LA, and Kansas City as possibilities. Mayor D Alesandro backs efforts to restore big league baseball.
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Baseball Broadcasts and Races Across Local Stations
Radio and TV sports listings show Kilometers KMPS and KRKD airing baseball with San Francisco matchups at 8 15 PM and noon coverage. Del Mar racing and fishing segments noted along with regional teams Eagles and Hell in a roundup style.
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Freed athlete recalls POW Olympics in Reds held camps
Corporal Delmar Miller, 23, formerly of San Diego, freed at Panmunjom, reports a POW Olympics staged by Chinese and North Korean guards for Allied prisoners. He says minorities and Negro soldiers dominated, with propaganda overshadowing sport, while progressives abstained. Miller lost 39 pounds in captivity and spoke at Tokyo Army Hospital.
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