PCL standings teased by Stevens bold predictions
Long Beach veteran Chuck Stevens predicts Hollywood Stars to top the Pacific Coast League standings with Seattle Oakland and Los Angeles finishing in the first division. He suggests Portland and San Francisco may battle for fourth while Los Angeles could miss the top tier. The piece notes Stevens favors his club and discusses futures of Gene Baker Stan Hack and others as spring training looms.
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Hawks Leave for ISL World Series Tourney at Selma
Long Beach Nitehawks depart Friday for the International Softball League World Series held near Fresno with a 16 man squad led by Joe Rodgers. Opening night features Haaks Packers vs Blue Brewing and Doodle Bugs vs Oklahoma state champions, Rodgers touts confidence after a strong workout and plans to start Haney or Carlsgaard. The Hawks seek a third straight ISL title, aiming to avenge earlier eliminations by Haaks Dallas.
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Aussies Seek U S Net Title at Forest Hills
Australia’s young tennis stars begin their assault on the United States National Tennis Championships at Forest Hills. Rosewall faces Bernard Bartzen in the opening day match while Vic Seixas leads the American seeds and others follow including Trabert Mulloy Larsen Richardson and Patty in the star-studded field.
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Silent Shoe Shoemaker Reaches 300 Wins In Three Seasons Del Mar
At Del Mar on Friday Wee Willie Shoemaker became the first American jockey to ride 300 or more winners in three different years. The 22 year old plans to reach 400 by year end, with Tony Despirite's 390 set as the season standard. Shoemaker, nicknamed Silent Shoe, rides in California and is praised for his calm temper and instinctive riding. His earnings exceed six figures and his agent keeps a full book. Eddie Arcaro commends his hands as the best in the business.
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Kellner Hurt as Athletics Hit by Injuries in Trip
Philadelphia pitcher Alex Kellner broke the ring finger of his right hand during batting practice before a game with the St. Louis Browns and will miss about three weeks. He was struck by a line drive off Carmen Maura. Also sidelined on the trip were Bobby Shantz and Ed Joost with injuries, and Elmer Valo in Chicago had a broken finger.
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Kroll seeks repeat run in Insurance City Open
WETHERSFIELD report notes Ted Kroll again sits in striking distance after a four under par 69 69 totaling 138, seven behind leader Jim Turnesa who holds 131 through 36 holes. Ben Taoski and Jim Ferrier sit close, with Ferrier at 133.
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Rams Crush Browns 27-9 In Lively Dominant Display
Los Angeles Rams thrashed the Cleveland Browns 27 to 9 before 56 517 fans, dominating on both sides of the ball. Van Brocklin connected with Fears for a first score then Hirsch scored on a long play. The Rams built a 24-0 lead by the third quarter and held the Browns to minimal offense despite late push.
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Brook Rookie Wins Award
LOUISVILLE, Ky. American Association rookie of the year honors went to Don Zimmer, St Paul shortstop groomed to succeed Peewee Reese at Brooklyn. Despite a July 7 beaning that required two operations to remove blood clots, Zimmer led ballots with four of eight votes. Harry Agganis and Alex Grammas received votes, while Zimmer had starred in multiple leagues since 1938.
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Boxing Cats and Greed Clash at Hollywood Stadium
Sunday schedule features Boxing Cats vs Greed at Hollywood Lar glon Stadium 8 90. Auto racing at Carreil Speedway Culver City with modified Aleck cars Wrestling at Valley Gardena Arena Grta ble vs Tollos 530. Nerhby Veterans Stadium 20 bowling Boulevard Bowl Derby 7 Vir dinis Eingles Classic 10 pm Mm Je Alal Tijuana 7 0. Dog racing Tijuana 745. Baseball Hollywood vs Los Angeles Weigley Field 230 Morse Racing Caliente 1 pm 20.
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Green Is Favorite at Legion Tonight
California middleweight Charlie Green is favored in a 10 round non-title bout at Hollywood Legion Stadium against Oakland’s Charlie Cato. Green boasts knockout wins over Johnny Duke Art Sato and Dick Finley and scored a July technical knockout to reclaim the title after earlier losses. Cato brings more ring experience with multiple bouts against Carl Olson Charlie Salas and Ferdinand. Long Beach’s Jimmy Quinn meets Kilda Martinez in the prelim, with all bouts televised.
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Junior Grid League Heads Prepare for Sixth Season
Long Beach's Junior Football League won approval for the 1953 season with directors voting to proceed. They seek three coaches per 12 teams, ask interested to contact Charlie Brown of Browns Sporting Goods for applications, and will form district parent councils in six areas.
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Hollywood Stars and Angels edge in tense coast clash
In the Pacific Coast League update the Hollywood Stars win 2-1 over the Los Angeles Angels as George O'Donnell takes his 20th victory and Calvin McLish fires a three hitter. Gene Baker hits his 20th homer and Les Peden drives in the decisive run in the eighth, while Los Angeles trails 16 and 24 games behind the pace. Oakland and San Francisco play a 1-1 game that San Francisco turns into a 15-2 thumping of the Oaks with Tony Ponce yielding six hits. Seattle defeats Sacramento 8-6 aided by a five-run third and a three-run fourth.
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Kim Makes Bow in East Tonight in 10-Round Bout
Honolulu welterweight Kim makes his first American pro appearance outside the west coast in a 10 round bout against Virgil Akins in East tonight. Akins seeks his 23rd win in 34 fights. Victims include Freddy Dawson Luther Rawlings and Joe Brown. Televised nationally on ABC at 6 p.m. local.
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Radio TV sports schedule update brief
Radio and television listings note Dodgers game at 9:20 p.m., Phillies vs. event at 10 p.m., boxing at 8:30 p.m. KTTV film at 7:30 p.m., KECA boxing at 8:30 p.m. Channel and time references appear partial and require confirmation.
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