Styles Top Songwriter Turns in Talents to Swimming
A prominent songwriter shifts to aquatic themes and debuts plans for the Southern California Open A. A. swimming and diving championships at Beverly Hills High School pool on Feb 13 14 and 15. Stars like Ann Curtis Brenda Helser Nancy Merki and Suzerme Zimmerman headline the women and Sammy Lee Dick Lyon Bob Antergon headline the men. Esther Williams will present trophies. Olympic prospects include Ann Curtis and Brenda Helser. The U. S. leads with 415 entries for the London Games as housing arrangements are arranged by S. G. J. Brinult with catering expertise from RAF camps.
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Zoe
Ann Olson
Nancy Merki
Brenda
Felser
Pat Geary
Jimmy
Hugh
Los Angeles
Beverly Hills
McHugh
Ann Curtis
Suzerme Zimmerman
Olsen and Draves
Sammy Lee
Dick Lyon
Bob Antergon
Esther Williams
London
Brenda Helser
Ann
British Information Services
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Britain
France
Italy
Cuechoplovakia
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GOK
S. G. J. Brinult
Complicated Diet Sheets For Olympic Contenders
Nations submit minimum caloric needs to sustain athletes during the Games. Britain faces shortages as average rationing falls to 2700 calories daily, while wrestlers and lifters require about 4000. A US sports committee plans to ship 300 tons of meat and dairy to Britain, with Lord Burghley chairing the British committee and Lord Divy near-certain to accept. Each nation will supply chefs and supplies, with daily Swedish milk planned for the Swedish team. Demand for 136 events prompts advance hotel and return travel bookings at Wembley.
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Britain
John Reed Kilpatrick
Yale
Byack
United States
Lord Burghley
Lord Divy
Sweden
Wembley
Lord Hacking
British Travels Association
Irish Supporters Question Pacific Coast Meeting Outcomes
Irish supporters scoff at the recent meeting of the Pacific Coast Quarter Home Association in Bakeryfield where Frank Yeaselk of Long Teach was reelected president. The group aims to expand quarter horse displays at ranches rodeos and local fairs. Arthur Peterson of the American Legion will lead an annual baseball program this evening January 27 in the Veterans Memorial Building attended by prominent players. Notre Dame figures debate Frank Leahy and Ed McKeever future while Stanford is not dismissed for next season. Golf dates for Hobby Jones Trophy are pending with the women’s event set for May 16.
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Frank Yeaselk
Long Teach
Arthur
Peterson Post
The
American Legion
Krae
Marty Fiedler
Worth Hollywood
Notre Dame_men
Frank Leahy
Ed McKeever
McKeaver
South Bend
Leahy
Marchy Schwartz
Hugh Devore
Notre Dame
Marehy
Stanford
Catala Tsland
Duseks Top Villains Return in Dumek Riot Squad Rematch
Ennie and Emil Dusek of Omaha, key members of the Dumek riot squad, return to Municipal Auditorium for a three fall one hour or less tag team rematch against Dutch Hefner and Enrique Torres. The card also features Mecca Andy and others in a multi bout lineup with veteran Ganitaldi, and a main event style clash billed as the Joe Louis of wrestling.
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Emil Dusek
Dumek
Omaha
Neb
Municipal Auditorium
Dutch
el Diablo
Hefner
Enrique Torres
Mecca
Andy
Averun
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West
Sull Af
Inge Chie Ganitaldi
Neta
Dumcks
Minto
Wstley
Jim Mitchel
Rubin
Black Panther
Joe Louis
Wee Willie Davis
Angela Cistoldi
Feller Signings Boost Major League Salary Talk
Cleveland Indians president discusses Feller contract details and potential bonuses. Speculation centers on a total compensation near 1,000,000 with higher attendance and payout scales.
Boxing Bosses Clash Over Corruption In New York
New York prosecutors and boxing officials clashed in an unscheduled session as District Attorney Frank Hogan labeled boxing corrupt and rooted in criminal elements. promoter Lou Strauss defended the sport and questioned suspensions affecting Rocky Graziano and boxing governance.
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Ne York
New York
Frank Hogan
Eddie Earan
Wouil
Boxing Writer's Association
Lo] Strauss
Twentieth Century Sporting Club
Strauss
Sagan
New York State Athletic Commission
Rocky Graziano
New ‘York
Hogan
Graziania
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Eugen
Krvner
Gstriet
Landis
Jong
Tke
Jimmy Doyle
Doyle
Eras T
Frankie Carbo
Mike Jacobs
Nat Rogers
Sail 7
Madison Square Ginlen
Jblast
Eagan
District Attorney
District Attorney’s Office
Hogan Seeks at Phoenix Golf Event Start
At Phoenix on January 22 1956 pro am rounds open with eighty top golfers and touring pros. Lawson Little Phil Call and Wilford Wehrle pace the field after a 68 in the 18 hole qualifier while Johnny Bulla hosts a golf clinic with youngster Bobby driving.
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Ariz
U.P
Touring Armies Tours
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Hershey
Lawson Little
Phil
Pion Wilford Wehrle
R Ky
Earl
Jacobsen
Kennedy
Texas
Dick [Iepword
Bisbee
Frank Camp
Lake ‘Charles
Jack Hart
el Paso
O,' Walter
Burkemo
Detroit
Fred Bolton
Pendleton
Ore
Johnny Geerston
Salt Lake City
Emery Zimmernan
Portland
Red
Mon‘day
York
State Ketes
Chicago
Ralph Hutchison
Bethleheim
Jimmy Demaret
Adi
Calif
Hogan
Johnny'Bulla
Bulla
Bom Bobby
Poly Honors Bartlett Bob Bartlett MVP of Jackrabbits
Bartlett received the Jackrabbits most valuable player award for 1947 Arid season. The annus Pike Perpetual Trophy was presented at the school cafeteria by Principal Howard Licks after a Poly banquet. Morley Deary had been first recipient in 1922 for the George Patton Trophy.
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Bob ‘Bartlett
Poly
Annus Pike
Thanit Jbanquimk
Howard
Licks
Tottenman
Nuggets Rout Suns in Tight Denver Victory
Denver Nuggets overwhelmed Phoenix Suns 107 to 97 in a high intensity road game. Forward Mackay led with 17 points as Denver's defense stifled Phoenix.
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Denver Nuggets
The
Phoenix
Ariz
Nuggets
Jong
Dim Mackay
Ciés
College Basketball Scores and Matchups Across Regions
Fragmented box scores show Villanova edging Springfield 66 to 63 while Dartmouth, Vermonkt and Cornell are listed with various margins. Other items mention Youngstown 81, Oklahoma A I, and Clemson in the South region with scattered team references and incomplete player data.
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Alera
Youngstown
Tom Girron
Oklahoma
Kanha
Dulluth
Lavola
Chiang
Tiytan
Innoll
Ellen Oo
Lathan
Wedemeyer Declines Baseball For Football Odyssey
Oakland reports former All-American Herma Wedemeyer will not play baseball. He remains under two year contract to the Dons after Pacific League interest and prior consideration as an outstanding hitting and fielding prospect.
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Herma Wedermeyer
Pacific League Oaks
Wedemeyer
Dons
Hittners Rally to Edge Senators for 68 52 Victory
The Oakland Hittners pressured early to lead and held on to defeat the Sacramento Senators 68 to 52 in a Oakland basketball league game played last night.
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Oakland Hittners
Finshed
Sacramento Senators
Panthers and Saracens poised for key midweek clash
Inglewood teams eye a critical showdown as Jordan starts at guard with Bill Howard, Bill White and Gary Killingsworth supporting. Beverly Hills protects a narrow three way race with Melvin Tebbutt and Captain Templeton returning from injuries, aiming to steady the lineup tomorrow.
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Bill
Ingram
Jordan
Bill Howard
Bil White
Stender
Gary Killingsworth
Chunky
Carpenter
Beverly Hills
Torrance
Santa Monica
El.Segundo
Redondo
Tordan
Melvin Tebbutt
Wodneh
Deny Templeton
Tebbutt
Mel
Templeton
Illinois Halfback Signs Pro Contract
San Francisco June 22 04 Art Dufelmeier University of Minors halfback has signed a pro season contract with the All American Conference Club the San Franciacoders announced today Dufelmeier was captain in 1947.
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San Francisco
Art Dufelmeier
University of Minors
Jay
San Franciacoders
Duffelmeier
Vidni
Zaharias Aims for Open Entry Despite Doubts
Babe Zaharias plans to enter the national men's open in 1948, believing she has a good chance to qualify at Cherry Hills Denver where qualifying trials will be held. She notes the tougher conditions and longer shots but remains hopeful about earning a spot. She expects to submit her entry when blanks are issued by the USGA.
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Chicago
U.P
Babe Zaharias
Thay
The
Riviera
Phae
Ji- Haa
Denver
George Zaharias
Cherry
Hill
United States Golf Association
Elks Battle Fresno State In Twin Bill At St Anthonys
Fresno State led by Cornelius Warmerdam and Pat Ahern’s Elks clash in a Sunday night twin bill at St Anthonys gym. The northern squad eyes 11 4 record with foes Pepperdine Whittier San Jose Cal Poly Chico and Ecuador. Ellish tops scoring with 89 points.
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Fresno Sinin
Woerhd Pole
Vaullist
Cornelius Warmerdam
Lang Benet
St. Anthonys Gym
Pepperdine
Whittler
San Jose
Cal Poly
College of Prelile
Chico
University of Ecuador
Pat Ahern
Elks
Loyola University
Mowet Hem
San Pedro Athletic Club
Proctor
Steve Ellish
Bill
Chandler
Vince King
Ellish
Seek Coast Tourney Seeks Conference Double Elimination
A Pacific Coast Conference poll aims to approve a double elimination tournament at the Cow Palace in San Francisco next season. Stanford coach Everett Dean announced the plan as southern division colleges fixed dates, while Notre Dame Army and Navy were among those being contacted for games.
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Cow Palace
Everett Dean
Stanford
Washington
Meamwhite
Frannie Walsh
Caw Palacy
Rennia Fae
Piank
Notre Dame
Army
Navy
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