Mechanic of the Year Leads the 1952 Racing Awards
In Long Beach a notable mechanic earns praise for engineering feats behind 1952 racing champions. Key figures include Clay Smith and Bill Stroupe among others, with drivers and teams across Indy and Mexican events highlighted for innovations like hydraulic brakes, streamlined bodies, and high performance engines shaping mainstream automotive tech.
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Clay Smith
Lyau
Lessey
Erwin Syere
Ecie
Roy Rute Mans
Inell
National Chambership
Stevenson
Bessie Lee Paoli
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Keo
Ben Agajuian
Ave
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Ruttman
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Witnle
Austo Raeing
Hig
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Buncda
Foreign horses enter Anita Cap race in Santa Anita meet
An international field leads the 1953 Santa Anita Handicap week with 18 foreign entries. Peshwar Dalray Yalasto Thirteen of Diamonds and Legend of Cantey highlight an airborne showcase while top American contenders like A Gleam Hill Gail and Marke Ye Well also attract attention.
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Santa Anita
Peshwar
Dalray
Yatasia
Thi
Teen of Diamonds
Legend of Cantey
Unites States
Consider 11
New Zealand
Master Gunner
Royal
Tadian Bemp
Ireland
Tevactito
Micheo
Satrateno
Stackallen Bridge
England
Intent
Sama
Hill Gail
Kentucky
Hollywood Park
Marke YeWell
Arlington
Lights Up
C.H. Jones & Sons
Long Beach
Monnrush
A Gleam
Harrison Leads in Havana Golf Open
Harrison a clear leader entering the final 18 holes at the Havana Golf Open. The Ardmore Oklahoma native posted a 54-hole total of 203 to hold a five stroke edge over Fred Haas of New Orleans Doug Ford of New York and Al Besselink of Greensburg. Harrison shot 63 to move four under par yesterday with rounds of 63 63 and 63.
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Buleh Barr
Ardmore
Okla
Harrison
Ieads
Fred Haas
New Oarleans
Doug Ford
N. Y
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Grozsingers
W. Y
Browns Sell Mapes to Toronto Club
The St. Louis Browns announced the sale of pitcher Frank Overmire and outfielder Mapes to Toronto of the International League. Overmire, veteran of the majors, had three wins last season with Detroit, while Mapes, from Long Beach, California, formerly played for the Yankees and Tigers.
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Arig
St.Louis Browns
Frank
Stubby) Overmire
Chei Mapes
Toronto
Overmire
Detroit
Mapes
Long Beach
Calif
Yankees
Tigers
Robinsons Have a Busy Day as Ray Loses Title
A chaotic New York scene follows Sugar Ray Robinson losing his world middleweight title without throwing a punch. Jackie Robinson opens a two floor haberdashery in Harlem at 111 West 435th Street, drawing crowds and police to a neon lit storefront while TV cameras broadcast the event.
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Ray
Jackie
Will Gremisley
NEW Yori
Sugar Ray
New York
Ebbers Field
Harlem
London
Fleet Street
Boston
Sugar Boy
West 435Th Street
Jacke Robinson
Hundre
Brooklyn
College Fives Busy Tonight
New York AP reports the first big Saturday night of the college basketball season with major teams in action across the country. Key games include Kansas State against Drake in Manhattan, UCLA vs Oregon State in the far west, and Wisconsin beating Marquette 75-55 as Paul Morrow led the Badgers with 25 points.
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Midwest
Southwest
Savity
Ilinois
Manhattan
Kan
Kansas State
Kansas
Drake
Dick Knost
Big Clyb Lovellette
Lovellette
Far
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Green
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Washington
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Oreigon
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Baltimore Lovels
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Habitine
Pro Grids Face Crucial Tilts
New York AP report notes seven NFL teams can still win the championship as Cleveland holds a 7-3 edge in the American Conference. Browns visit Chicago Cardinals. New York Giants host Washington. Philadelphia Eagles play Dallas hoping to stay in title contention.
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National Football League
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Browns
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cardinals
Giants
Pittsburgh
Washington
Dallas
Brownies
Los Angeles Ramis
Chicago Bears
Don
Don Heinrich
University of Washington
Roy Carlson
Heinrich
Washington State
Den
New York Giants
Associated Press
All Star Bowling Tourney Begins
CHICAGO VE All Star Bowling Tourney opens with 160 men and 64 women entering the 12th annual event. The nine day meet crowns national champions for men and women, with June McMahon and Marion Ladewig the defending champs. Men lead off six games daily while women play four, with semifinals featuring the top 46 men and 46 women after initial rounds.
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Chicago
June McMahon
Marion Ladewig
Grand Fannds
Mich. McMahon
Ladewig
Fred Bujack
Detroit
Helen Duval
Berkeley
Calif
Pirates eye Sawyer as next manager in Rickey plan
Branch Rickey nears naming Eddie Sawyer Pirates manager as a top candidate list includes Fred Haney who seeks a long term contract. Haney’s Hollywood link and willingness to return to majors complicate the choice while Saigh pushes for television revenue shares amid NL nightly game limits.
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Branch Rickey
Pittsburgh Pirates
Branch Rickey Jr
Rickey
Pirates
Petoenix
Ariz
Eddie Sawyer
Pittsbburgh Pirates
Fred Haney
Pittsburgh
Hollywood
Haney Lang
Sawyer
Haney
Ricky
Phillies
Whiz Kids
Ram Packer Clash Sunday in Memorial Coliseum
Los Angeles Rams clash with the Green Bay Packers Sunday in the Memorial Coliseum in a crucial NFL contest. Both teams tied for the division lead with rain threatening a mud bowl despite canvas covered gridiron. Rams’ Coreh Hampton Pade credited the Packers with more offense than any team this year except Cleveland. Green Bay mentor Gene Rozani praised the Rams defense and versatile execution. Local observers fear an upset possibility amid wet conditions.
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IGM
Los Angeles Rams
Green Bay Packers
Memorial Coliseum
Calisteguma
Coreh Hampton Pade
Rams
Packers
Cleveland
Gene Rozani
Green Bay Imentor
Mark Kelly Veteran Writer Dies at 39
Mark Kelly former sports editor of the Los Angeles Examiner died at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital after a heart attack. A long-time cancer patient, he spent the last 12 years as a writer and publicist at 20th Century-Fox Studio. Survived by daughter Mrs. Jean Bruer of Los Angeles.
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Mark Kelly
Los Angeles Examiner
Cedars of Lebanon Hospital
Kelly
20Th Century-Fox Studio
Chicago Herald-American
West
Jean Bruer
Los Angeles
May Spike Robinson Bout In Doubt Over Promotion
New York AP report details plans for a Ray Robinson and Randy Turpin middleweight rematch likely this June with negotiations involving Jack Solomons and Jim Norris. The Empire State Boxing Commission demands a binding agreement before reinstating Robinson and outlines promotional uncertainties and past gate totals.
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Ray Robinson
Randy Turpin
Sena Rew
New York State Athletic Commission
Unhanny Seul
Jack Solomons
Jim Norris
Ant
International Ag
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Jondon
Dulin
Norris
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Mortis
George Cainford
Robinson
Maniper
State Commission
Empire State
Ray
Big Ten Leader Cleaning House
Chicago report outlines disciplinary steps for Big Ten schools after investigations. Commissioned findings during winter meeting show sanctions and code violations are pending release awaiting conference approval. Details on involved programs or individuals were not disclosed.
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Wren
Terry
Warnes
Lenrands
Wilson
Panteyrien
FBI
Shine
Bratton Jones Rematch Talk After Upset Loss
New York report says matchmaker Billy Brown pressed for a rematch between Ralph Cline Jones and Johnny Bratton following Jones upset victory. Bratton failed to regain momentum as Jones’s sharp combinations and uppercuts broke his rhythm, snapping Bratton’s four fight win streak.
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Jer
Ralph Cline Jones
Johnny Bratton
Lon Aiars
Matigo Square
Dahnay
Joye
Jones
Sri
Tienpy Armstrong
Jake Jamotla
Bratton
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