WACK ZERMS And Odd Ball Baseball Talk From 1950s Pages
A jumble of sports notes mentions Bragan and the Twinks, Seattle Rainiers, and the Stars in the Pacific Coast League race. It cites Tris Speaker figures, stadium dreams for Contra Costa, and Red Sanders at Stanford. Also notes Karen Martz’s junior tennis titles and Yankees vs White Sox batting stats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Hragan
Hollywood
Twinks
Seattle Rainiers
Bragan and the
Tris
Stars
World's Greatest Tennis Rivalry Sparks Davis Cup Duel
Forest Hills hosts Tony Trabert and Hoad in a Davis Cup clash that could decide the silver bowl. Trainers, captains, and fans anticipate a decisive showdown on emerald turf as bets weigh heavy on Trabert’s consistency versus Hoad’s rising form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Hills
N.Y
Globe
Tony Trabert
Einnati
Chinew Hoad
Australia
Uney
United States
Traded
Fie
Pacific Coast Basketball Scores From Night of Games
A scrambled coast to coast recap lists results from Seattle, San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Portland, and San Diego. Key tallies show Oakland and Hollywood strong at times, with Sacramento and Los Angeles both posting wins and losses, plus national league updates and upcoming schedules across cities. The fragmentary text notes several team matchups and player mentions in a period-voice sports roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
An Diego
Angeles
Seattle
San Francisco
Oaklard San Ding
Sacramento Ii
Los Angeles
Ywoon T
Portland
San_ Francisco
Bradford
Sounson
Cannon
Siten a-Si
Wrigies Leh
Oakland
Bamberger
San Diego
Hollywood
A. Sacramorta
Sealtie
Gakiail
Ban Diero
Weetington
Chizapo
Basten
Leven
Baltimore
Titmes
Detroit
Ore
Cleverend
Nishiay Va
Lemon
Washington
Chiengq
Ramag
Ve. Donovan
Kansas City
Hich Moore
Kume
Cleveland
Chicago
Boston
Eames
Thiedelphia
Pitinburat
Gates Tantet Ginetonatl
Brooklyn—Groce
Seakine
Hwaukee
New York
Bubl
Gomes
St. Louis
Philadelphia -Jackson
Sly
Ponalsky
Simmons Aca
ag _Pillabursh
Jonex
Vk Erlend
Og A Ea Maliclay Incinnati
Brooklyn
Millwaukee
St. Loui
Philadelphia
Plesbargn
Jones
Mering Pieretti
Sac
Tomer
Solon
Hy Cohen
Sacramento
Angels
Sports on Radio and TV Listings Roundup
Radio and TV schedules show De Mas restgitana Katze and Hellswera vs Bin Diego REWS with 6 7 listed. Coverage includes Toa Angeled versus Seattle SPO and Sco PPeeion Eutcoail highlights on FOX. Also FOX and SHO Televised games for Seattle and Los Angeles region with 8:10 pm start times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katze
Hellswera
Diego Rews
Toa Angeled
Seattle
SPO
Sco
Polio Strikes Indians Star Wertz sidelines season
Cleveland Indians outfielder Vic Wertz, 30, has polio and will miss the season. Team physician Dr. Don Kelly said Wertz developed high fever and stiffness, was hospitalized at Lakeside Hospital, with no paralysis and no team quarantine. Wertz’s absence leaves a lineup shaken as Larry Doby and Gene Woodling are also hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Vic Wertz
Cleveland Indians
Wertz
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
Don Kelly
Lakeside Fospital
Kelly
Br. Kelly
Keily
Jersey City
Alston
Olson 3-1 Tonight in TV Bout
Private Joey Giambra returns from a 15 day furlough to face world middleweight champion Carl Bobo Olson in a 10 round non title bout at the Cow Palace broadcast nationwide with a local blackout. Olson seeks to prove his recovery from the June knockout by Archie Moore and defend later against Sugar Robinson. Giambra carries a 54 7 1 record with 30 knockouts while Olson has 41 7 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Joey Giambra
Carl
Bobo) Olson
Chhampion
Archie Moore
Cow Palace
Suilen Olson
Sugar ! Robinson
Buffalo
Fort Hood
Texas
Babe
Moore
Jimmy Martines
Portland
Ore
Serialson
New York
Giambra
Knockat Hiis
Joe Giardello
Epps to Miss Rams in Exhibition Game
Salem report states Giants pass receiver Epps will miss Sunday’s exhibition in Pact due to unspecified injury. Giants and Rams prepare for clash as matchup details remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epps
Rams
Salem
Ore
Theew
York Giants
Inday
Bobby Lipps
McGee-Osthma Swaps Shine in American Derby Race
The bulletin notes McGee and Swaps racing in a $100000 match at California Park. Swaps wins the mile in 1 3 5, Schips finishes in 1 20 and sets a track record. Washington Park athletes greet the fast workout, marking a standout day in horse racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAgee
Iohi
Nosma
Swaps
California
Rarse
Washington Park
Serinus Wack
Sinor
Schips
Rosewall Triumphs 6-3 In First Set Of 1983 Davis Cup
Australia’s Ken Rosewall defeated Vic Seixas of the United States 6-3 in the opening set of the 1983 Davis Cup challenge round. Rosewall broke Seixas’ serve in the third game and held serve while Seixas battled to stay even, with several deuce-long rallies before Rosewall pulled ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Hells
Ken Rosewall
Australia
Vic Seixas
United States
Seixas
Strange
Jove
Rosewall
Seinas
Seattle Girl Reaches Golf National Amateur Semifinals
In Charlotte Polly Riley Fort Worth defeated Wiffi Smith 4 and 3 while Pat Lesser Seattle beat Barbara McIntire. Miss Riley and Mrs Probasco Jr Chattanooga won their matches 1 up and 4 3 respectively. Lesser defeated Covington 7 and 6 to advance to the semifinals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
N.C
Jane Nelson
Indianapolis
Scott Probasco Jr
Chattanooga
Polly Riley
Fort Worth
Pat Lesser
Seattle
Golf
Compton Legion Triumphs as Newport Falls in Tourney
In a Thursday night American Legion doubleheader at La Palma Park Anaheim Compton Legion defeated Huntington Park 6 2 while Newport Harbor defeated Newport 5 1. Rankin Bergerson and Robes contributed for Compton and Huntington Park in a high scoring district tourney night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Compton
Altadena
Huntington Park
Newport Harbor
American Legion
la Palma Park
Anaheim
Heiitington Parena
Rankin
Ahwamco
Eric
Bergerson
Todight
Angels Return Home to Face League Leaders Rainiers at Wrigley Field
The Los Angeles Angels host the league leading Seattle Rainiers tonight at Wrigley Field as Hollywood Stars travel to San Diego for a Padres opener. Joe Hatten starts for LA against Larry Tessie for Seattle while Bob Garber faces Tal MeLish for Hollywood. Red Munger notches win for the Stars in a 7-4 triumph over Portland as Los Angeles and Seattle push for late-season standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles Angels
Wrigley Field
Seattle Rainiers
Hollywwood Stars
San Diego
Padres
Twinks
Aweaia
Halana
Fauiress
Weluls
Joe Hatten
Lefi
Angels
Larry Tense
Rainiers
Hollywood
Bob Garber
Tal MeLish
the Stars
Jet Town
Red Munger
Organa Pall
Big Red
Portland
Munzer
Stars
Beavers
Bobby Bragan
Mun ‘Ger
Brogan
Don Eggert
Skate Stars in Mile Match Race Features Braves Chiefs Duel
A four man match race posts Poller Derby style as Los Angeles Braves face New York Chiefs with Spee Saunders Russ Massion Ken Monte and Bert Wall alternating in a mile dash. Nearby games saw Lou Kretlow’s New Yorkers edge one defeat to stay unbeaten 29 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles Braves
New York Chiefs
Spee Saunders
Russ Massion
Braves
Ken Monte
Red Devils
Bert Wall
Chiefs
Ison
Lou Kretlow
New Yorkers
Tory
Billy Bogash
Sanspoints
Francisco
Oakland
San Diego
Chris Vans
Duyk
Sacrament
Los Angeles
Nippy Jones
Press-Telegram
Barrier Boys
Sacramento
Dorhy Offic
Snider Blasts Brooklyn Fans After Dodgers Slump
Dodgers manager Walt Alston lost patience with players amid a slump after two losses to the Cincinnati Redlegs. Duke Snider blasted Brooklyn fans as the team’s struggles continued, with Alston planning lineup changes and the club facing a shrinking first place lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Walt Alston
Duke Snider
Dodgers
Cincinnati Redlegs
Alston
Snider
Yankees Ride Coleman To Narrow Lead In Series
Yankees choose rookie Rip Coleman to face the Indians in Denver and win 2-1 lifting New York to first place by 1.5 games over the White Sox as Chicago loses to Washington. Cleveland drops five games back while Detroit and Boston split the day’s twin bill. In the National League, Cincinnati beats Brooklyn twice as the Reds cut the gap to nine games behind the Dodgers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
White Sox
Ritten
New York Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Tansas Cit Athletics
Ociasint
Marty Marian
Comiskey Crew
Emke
Ateteisich Press
Casey Stengel
Rip Coleman J
Bronx Bombers
Stengel
Coleman
Jetty
Denver
Indians
Cleveland
Yankee
Chicago White Sox
Washington Senators
Troy
N.Y
New York
Early Wynn
Yankees
Wynn
Boston Red Sox
Jeould Do
Detroit Tigers
Detroit
Boston
Kansas City
Baltimore
Philadelphia
St. Louis Cardinals
Phillies
Giants
Pittsboro
Chicago Cubs
Grim
Joe Collins
Andy Carey
al Rosen
Wee
Washington
Bob Porterfield
Sox
Senators
Connie Johnson
Minhie Minoso
Ebbets Field
Brooklyn Deidgers
Cincinnati Redlegs
Rams
Milwall
Braves
Gamies
Brooklyn
Last Night's Fights Report By Andielated Fe 3
Fragmentary OCR text lists names and places from a boxing or fight recap. Mentions Mila, John histone, Exeter, Lake Dake, NEELES, Falante, Anzeles. No clear results or dates. Readable items suggest a sports recap with multiple participants and locales.
Arkansas marksman threads world’s longest shotgun barrel
Julius Petty of Stuttgart Arkansas claims a six foot eleven inch shotgun barrel will keep squirrels out of range. The national clay target champion of 1954 says no tree is tall enough for a squirrel to dodge the weapon. He competes in a national trapshoot journey in Vandalia Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Petty
Stuttgart
Ark
Petty
Vandalia
Ohio
Baseball Tonight and Derby Football Schedule Mix
Local sports notes list several tonight events including baseball at Weseley Fiside in Los Angeles and a derby at Veterans Stadium. Other venues include Gardena Stadium and Ocean Park with multiple teams like Lefebolt Glmore Field and Boora Park facing L A and Oke vay Founted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weseley Fiside
Los Angeles
Veterans Stadium
Eduresele Markus
Gardena Stadium
Wsreiling
Ocean Park
Grant Topo
Pasadena
Areoa
Lefebolt—Glmore
Boora Park
L. A
Oke Vay
Also Mentioned on This Page
San ‘Abrisco
Peninsula
Canora Cosia County
Cinel
Bis Leaton
Binelias
Angie Galan
Oakland Acorn
Concord Lions Club
Wass
Hisny
Contra Costans
Galan
San Francises
49Ers
Golden Gate
Santa Clara
St. Mary's
Wes
Belteva Ir
Henry
Red) Sanders
ECLA
Red
CCLA
Nan Sanders
Crosstown SC
Gevarite
Tawa
Texas A. & OM
Anwar
Wis Bruins
Aggies
Eris Mighty
Ke SC
Stanford
Maryland
Jeten
Texas Aggies
Southwest
Stanford Hospital
Bill McCall
Chicago Bears
George Halas
Windy City
Fred Soares
Karen Martz
Manacer
Eddie Stamky
Leo Chloehé
New York Giants
Minneanolis Millers
Giant Farm
Bill Rigr
Leo
Rocky Marciann
Hexing
Wil
Archle Moore
Glase Meads
Beockton
Mass
al Weill
Rocky
Ted Williams
Fenway Park
Boston Tea Sox
Ted
Maror
Mike
Augie Galan Deal
By Oscar Fraley
Trabert
Billy Talbert
Irun
Pacifig Coast
Larry Doby
Gene Wodling
Bulletin
Aussie Tips Seixas
Jess -Colearam
Teng Bench
Calilly Frig
Red Scnoendienst
St. Louis Cardinal
Granny Hamner
Hamner
de Ennis
Phils
Skate Stars
Dodger
Davey Crockett
Rec
Reasion Park
Aldar
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!