USF star Russell draws praise but pro doubts linger
In a round of comment on USF center Bill Russell, Abe Saperstein calls him a fine college player with uncertain pro potential. The piece also notes Pro Bowl crowd woes in Los Angeles and Frankie Albert's new coaching role with the 49ers, plus praise for Willie Naulls and UCLA’s defense in the Rose Bowl context.
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Bill Russel
Abe Saperstein
Harlem Globetrotters
Harlem Five
California
Saperstein
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Walter Duke
Sandstein
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Washington State
Jack Frigl
Willie Nails
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UCLA
Cougars
Red Sanders
Michigan State
Rich “Boy
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Nawls
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San Diego Ketch Leads 10-Mile Acapulco Race Hold
The 80-foot ketch Navia Del Mar owned by John P. Scripps of the San Diego Yacht Club led by about 10 miles in the San Diego to Acapulco handicap race. Coast Guard cutter Per seus escorted the fleet and reported the Novia Del Mar scratch boat remained ahead of a chasing group south of Ensenada. The Nam Sang and Nymph trailed in the field as multiple boats kept positions secret from rivals.
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John P. Scripps
San Diego
Nam Sang
Louis Stratham
Bruce Smith
San Diego Yacht Club
Gunvé
Ensenada
Novia del Mar
Mistress
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Diamond Head
Moana
Poly Compton Set Stage for Titanic Coast Tilt
Poly and Compton, top coast contenders, prepare for a Wednesday afternoon doubleheader with Paramount and Excelsior. Poly’s strong defense and scoring from Hanna, Wallace, and Jordan aim to extend a league lead, while Compton targets its third straight win behind Tom Trochin and Dick DeMars. Paramoune and the Tarbabes face a rugged defense as Downey’s shooting and Hipp’s rebounding anchor their efforts.
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Poly
Compton
Bobby Smith
Paramount
Hinbeaten
Excelsior
Tom ‘Trochin
Bud Saunders
Willng
Dick DeMars
Ronj
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Boone
Dan McMillan
Bruins
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Panthers
Tarhabes
Dennis Wvelson
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Sain & Tractions
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Lynwood
Mayer
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Michaels Downey
Paul Hipp
Jim
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Paramune
Ta Poly
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Saints Meet Mt Carmel In Key Catholic League Clash
Saint Five of St Anthony and Mt Carmel high schools, each with a share in the league lead, collide at the Saints gym. A J prelim at 6 a.m. and the varsity to follow will help decide the loop champion as St Anthony seeks revenge after a 48-40 win over Cathedral in the earlier round. Mt Carmel, paced by 6-8 Al Clairborne, arrives on a two-game streak and is expected to test the Saints, who rely on Jim Stephens, Jim Senske, Rod Dovalis, Walt Osgood, and Louie Rogers for speed, shooting and rebounding.
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Basketball Scoreboard and City League Rosters Muddle
A chaotic OCR fragment lists city league teams and players with numerous surnames, numbers, and subs. It references games tonight, including matchups like Leather Necks versus Jaukenbats, and mentions various players such as Robertson, Dixon, Hull, Sealker, and Carnes. The text is jumbled with misreads and stray annotations, offering little coherent narrative beyond team names and partial rosters.
Sailor to Arcadia for Maturity and Cal race links
Brookmeade's Sailor heads to Arcadia for the Maturity meeting after wins in Florida and Pimlico. The colt is among 18 four-year-olds eligible for Santa Anita's $265,000 event, with racing secretary Jimmy Globetrotter confirming plans as Brookmeade targets California midweek. The round of Gulf Coast and East Coast prep moves continues amid the sport's heavyweight calendar.
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UPI
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L B State Quintet Hosts Chapman College Tonight
Long Beach State College aims to halt a losing streak and even its season at 5-5 as it hosts Chapman College at the 49er gym. A preliminary game between JV teams starts at 6 30 p m. Coach Earl Kidd plans another lineup shakeup with four substitutes already used. Center Joan Millen, a top scorer, is doubtful with a knee injury.
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Eagon
Champan College
Earl Kidd
Joan Millen
D9ers
Vikes Face Gades Five in Metro Showdown Tonight
Long Beach City College's Vikes visit Bakersfield in a Metropolitan Conference clash to open a week of top opponents. The Norse, riding a two game win streak and tied for the lead, aim to slow Bakersfield's front line led by Fields Black Burnett and Washington. Bakersfield counters with Batson Smith Reynolds and Cheves, among others, in a expected high scoring night.
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Long Beach City College
Bakersfield
Iun
Vikes
Pears
Norse
Harbor and Valley
Bakesfield
Gi Bishop
George Fields
Pat Black
Steve Burnett
Jess Washington
Charlie
Church
Tom Batson
James Smith
Bob Thetford
Owen Reynolds
J. R. Smith
John Cheves
Betting Tips From A Sevenths Card Live Runners
Specials list best bet Terrang in seventh and best chance Darlin Aviva in first. Most probable winner Fising Venture in third and Green Romaine to Marooned for preferred parlay. Bankroll special Y e Glory at eighth with clocker's tip Kingly in fifth.
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Terrang
Darlin Aviva
Fising Venture
Romaine
Unclear boxing lineup amid scattered historical names
Fragmented OCR lists fighters and places including New York London New Orleans and Mexico City with dubious percentages and misspelled names. No coherent match or result discernible.
PAR victias and the Crosby Pro-Am puzzler
The article notes Cary Middlecoff playing in harsh conditions, Ben Hogan and Bob Rosburg posting strong rounds, and Blomquist winning $1,500 after a disputed start. It highlights Mel Grigsby’s surgery recovery, a pro-am victory by Blomquist and amateur George Galios, plus Meadowlark results with Gene Baker taking a best 64.
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Ben Hogan
Bob Rosburg
Lloyd Mangerum
Gene Littler
Ralph Blomquist
Blomquist
Glenéele
Ray Narleski
Caliente
Tijuana CC
Bob Marshall
Huntington Beach
Gene Baker
Meadowlark
Baker
James Deanin
Bob Cook
George Hott- Tamd
Crosby Teefest Bates Switched Next in October
The $15,000 Crosby National Pro-Am golf tournament will be held in Pebble Beach this year, shifting to Oct 19–21 after delays. It follows the Seattle Open and Western Open in San Francisco, with Crosby and tour manager Ray O’Brien approving the new dates. Prize money was outlined after final rounds were completed.
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Bing Crosby
San Francisco
Crosby
Ray O'Brien
National Professional Gallery Association
Sysn
Carystiealerott
Boo Nie Souchik
Soa
Eab Ravours
Elbow Flasterchuld
Doug Terd
Coh Hiomeulss
Glendae
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Monterey
Cubs Sign Winceniak and Fanning as Spring Training Moves
The Chicago Cubs sign shortstop Ed Winceniak and catcher Jim Fanning to 15 players. Winceniak, 25, hit .245 with 12 HR for Los Angeles last season. Fanning, 28, batted .226 and suffered a midseason knee injury. The Cubs shift a March 23 game with Los Angeles to Long Beach, California, from Fullerton.
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Jim Fanning
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Fanning
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Long Beach
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Fullerton, Calif
College basketball scores from various teams across the nation
A dense string of results lists many games with assorted scores including Brandeis 3, Duquesne 76, Pennsylvania 7S, LSU, Maryland, Miami Florida, Stetson 79, MississippI State 49, Washington & Lee 7, Morris Brown 16, Purdue 76, Michigan State 70, Kansas 68, Northwestern 70, Illinois 73, Wisconsin 97, Texas A M 66, Centenary 69, Texas 33 across multiple conferences and regions.
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British Columbia
Ke Washington
Want. Wast
Lewis & Clark
Whitman Pacitie U
Idaho
Colles Ulph
Montana
EA Villangva
Brandele
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Howling Green
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Amecan U
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