Dope Scandal Looms Over Boxing in Southern California
A heavy narcotics probe targets boxing in Southern California after the arrest of welterweight Oscar Teeves and other fighters. Investigators say narcotics ties run deep in the ring industry while officials consider stricter manager examinations. Reyes remains barred pending clean conduct. 61 people jailed in a county dope crackdown.
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State Athletic Commission
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Olympic Auditoo
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International Boxing Guild
Southern California Managers Association
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Reyes
Dist. Atty
Ernest Roll
Wrigley’s Three Million Price Tag Sways Los Angeles Club Talk
The piece weighs the price and feasibility of Phillip K. Wrigley selling the Los Angeles Angels to bring a major league club to L A. It hints at Wrigley Field, parking, and zoning as hurdles and points to Bill Veeck as a potential mover. It urges watching Veeck’s next moves as a bellwether for a possible deal.
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Los Angeles Angels
Park and Parcel
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Wrigley
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Chicago Cubs
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Cubs
Wrigley Lower
Quid
Avalon
Fiem
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City of Angels
Scuning
Long Beach
June Allyson
Lin
Los Angeles Ub
Regent
Wecels
Wrighey
Bul
St. Louis Browns
Joe Wretiey
Thiel
Reep
Veeck
Durable Dane Nelson, boxing champion, dies at 71
Copenhagen born boxer Oscar Battling Nelson died in a mental hospital at 71. Lightweight champion from 1908 to 1910, he faced Abe Attell, Terry McGovern, and Joe Gans three times, defeating Gans for the title on July 4, 1908, in Colma California. His later years were marked by poverty and homelessness as 1929 losses wiped out his fortunes.
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Joe Gans
Ad Wolgat
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Gay
Baltimore
Ad Wolsast
Abe Attell
Terry McGovvern
Endie Santry
Young Corder
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Crows
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California
Fey
Point Richmond
Goldfield
Wov
Gang
Tex Rickard
Freddy Welsh
Hegewisch
Copenhagen
Denmark
Percy Bassett
Herry
Kid) Matthews
Jnex
Hurley
Seattle
Philadelphia
French
Mohammed Chikhaaui
Don Coewell
Hiel
Jacl Welson
Salt Lakes
Spokane
Wath
France
Possi- Matthews
Sandy
Saddler
Bantamweight Clash Headlines Brooklyn Boxing Night
Olympic bantamweight contender Bantamw eight star Jim Carruthers and others contest titles in Brooklyn Eastern Parkway. Main bouts feature Billy Peacock of Los Angeles versus Nate Brooks of Cleveland for North American crown and a slate of California and New York bantamweights in supporting cards.
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Brooklyn
Eastern Parkway
Billy Peacock
Los Angees
Nate Brooks
Cleveland
Jimmy Carruthers
Australia
Papny Gault
Brooks
M ‘Ag
Barthel Wins Wanamaker Mile in Indoor Meet
Josy Barthel romped to the Wanamaker Mile title in New York's Rose Games, clocking 4:07.5 to set a strong indoor pace and hint at a possible sub four. Olympic champion Mal Whitfield also excelled, securing two wins and being named outstanding athlete, while Wes Santee remains barred by Big Seven rules from eastern invitation races.
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New York
Josy Barthel
Luxembourg Express
Gil Dodds
Barthel
Santee
Nework
Mal Whitfeld
Los Angeles
Whitlind
Harrison Dillard
Whitfield
Air Force
Santa Barbara
Bryant Leaves Kentucky for Texas A&M Coaching Post
Louisville dispatch reports Paul Bryant departed from Louisville for a new football coaching job at Texas A&M. He left Kentucky without customary thanks or good wishes, after having elevated the program to national prominence.
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Louisville
Paul [Bryant
Texas A. & M
University of Kentucky
Roller Desires Ae Armany 220 at Compion
Sports calendar item lists events at Gate Nteam Maugin 9x and 11pm. Describes racing and various matchups including Jordan Excelsior, Downey at Lynwood and other venue notes.
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Maugin
Peng
Tae Avect
Roller
Ae Armany
Sants
Mitte
Taskerwall
Pols Hign
Compion
Jordan Excelsior
Downey
Lynwood
Asa¢ Fe
Eight Tilts Left for Kenty Duke Fives
Kentucky and Duquesne seek perfect seasons as Western Kentucky shocks by Eastern Kentucky. Kentucky cruises 100-68 over Georgia while Duquesne 81-63 over Quantico Marines in an exhibition. Indiana eyes trouble after a 79-74 win, as Minnesota or Iowa loom in the Big Ten race.
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Kentucky
Duquesne
Western Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky
Georgia
Quantico Marines
Florida
Mipi
Appi State
Tennesset
Depaul
Vanderbilt
Auburn
Alabama
Carnegie Tech
Wayne
Anothen Geneva
Bowling N
Cincinnati
Dayton
St.l' Gre
Bonaventure
Villanova
Eastern
Richmond
Western
Indiana
Hoosiers
Miichigan’ State
Minnesota
Iowa
Michigan
Satch Nixes Bid From State Loop
Los Angeles reports say Satch Paige rebuffed Modesto club of the California League with a price tag above $10,000. Modesto officials and Tom Mellis pursued the veteran pitcher amid talks with Los Angeles Pacific Coast League circles, with figures near $20,000 cited and unclear official confirmation.
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Los Angeles
Satches Paige
Modesto Club
Califor
Paige
Modesto
Tom Mellis
Notre Dame 1947 Team Reunion Dinner Tonight
The 1947 national champion Notre Dame football squad will gather for a reunion dinner at the Leland Hotel in Aurora. Host Bill Fischer, former team manager, will greet guests including Terry Brennan recently named Notre Dame head coach and Johnny Lujack former All-American and current assistant coach.
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Aurora
U—1
Notre Dame
Leland Hotel
Bill Fischer
Let
Vineman
Terry Brennan
Johnny Lujack
Blonde Says No to Ted Williams Marriage Rumor
Coral Gables flight stewardess Evelyn Turner denied a radio report that she would marry Boston Red Sox star Ted Williams. Turner said she knows Williams only as a friend and emphasized he is still married, noting ongoing custody matters for his daughter with Doris Williams.
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Evelyn Tuwrner
Ted Wil- Tama
Walter Winchell
Misa Twener
Boston Red Sox
Williams
Doris
Miami
Barbara Joyce
Miss Turner
Ted
Home Run Aces Edge MLB Stars at Wrigley Field Benefit
In a charity exhibition at Wrigley Field Los Angeles Sunday minor leaguers topped a major league all star lineup 3 to 2. Jack Graham and Frank Kelleher led with singles and doubles while Russ Rose at shortstop made pivotal plays including a late run saving catch. Proceeds supported the Southern California Baseball Association medical fund.
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Frank Kelleher
Oakland
Russ Rose
Wrigley Field
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Southern California Baseball Association
Long Beach
Cincinnati
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Eddi Mathews
Milwaukee
Santa Barbara
Colts Beaten on Hardwood in Delaware Exhibition
Baltimore notes a basketball game where a squad of baseball players defeated local Colts 41 to 35. Art Donovan, Don Cole, and Ernie Blandin anchored the big men in the paint while Al Kaline led the winners with 11 points. Bert Rechichar scored 20 for the losers, a former WVU basketball star who has shown versatility across sports.
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Baltie Cole
Art Donovan
Don Cole
Ernie Blandin
al Kaline
Detroit
Maryland
Bert Rechichar
Colts
West
Virginia University
Beaver Coach Top Juggler
CORVALLIS Oregon State coach Slats Gill known for juggling lineups, has again reshaped a talented roster led by Wade Halbrook and Tony Viastelica. Halligan Dean and Fundingsland seized early opportunities, sparking wins and keeping Gill’s team in Pacific Coast contention amid fan criticism.
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lnFrl
Slats
Gill
Oregon State
Amory T
Fox
Tony Viastelica
Viastelica
Wade
Halbrook
Oregon
Idaho
Beavers
Reggie Halligan
Halligan
Jay Dean
Ron Fundingsland
Nylon horseshoes shift betting and speeds in turf notes
Oscar Fraley surveys a nylon horseshoe craze in racing lore. He cites a 17 to 1 shot’s win at Grounds Made Track in Orleans and weighs aluminum and nylon gear against myth and math. The piece threads betting stakes, legends like Man o War, and speculates on future gear impacts without hard conclusions.
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Oscar Fraley
New York
Uae
Orleens
Nation's Top Athletes Honor Lew Worsham Golf Star
Lew Worsham received the Tam o Shanter All-American Golf Tournament award at Pittsburgh's Dapper Dans event. Hall of Fame figures and sports notables attended, praising his 1953 season and a remarkable 340 yard shot. Attendees included George Sisler, Joe Louis, Gene Sarazen, and college and pro stars.
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Fielder
George Sisler
Channel
Florence Chadwick
Pie Traynor
Fritzie Zivie
Ischie Robinson
Sid Gorjon
J. C. Caroline
Joe Bach
Harry Stuldreher
Capt
Tom Hamilton
al Rosen
Joe Paige
Moose Solters
Billy Hunter
Sam Jethroe
Pittsburgh
Sportsdam
Lew Worsham
Dapper Dans
Worsham
Danny O’connell
Frank Thomas
Bernie Faloney
Ralph Felton
Fran Roger
Gene Gedman
Hugh Peery
Art Lewis
Chameion
Joe Louis
Warshamis
Gene Sarazen
al Abrams
The
Maryland
Jim Tatum
Faloney
Felton
West Virginia
Lewis
Redt Dawson
Thomas
Pittsburg
Pirate
Wheels Back Up Fourth Tour Win Over Richmond Charioteers
Long Beach Fly Wheels defeated Richmond Charioteers 37 to 23 in Richmond. The Californians rallied in the second half to win on their cross country tour. An overflow crowd of military and political leaders watched the game.
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Richmond
exKeron Oe
Tayerez
Fiaiverson
Ink Suns
Lone Beach
Moorhead
Srr
Rirehall Bart
Palme M. Terry
Laga
Gonzales Leads Kramer Pro Tennis Tour Night
Pancho Gonzales of Los Angeles, already earning $19,665 on tour, returns in Ottawa Ontario to chase his 30th singles victory as he leads the Jack Kramer tournament night.
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