Veeck Talks Major League Baseball in Los Angeles
Kiwanis luncheon speaker Bill Veeck, ex-owner of the Milwaukee Brewers, Indians and Browns, is expected to discuss bringing major league baseball to Los Angeles. He will cover real estate, territorial rights and potential franchise moves as the West Coast outlook remains uncertain for the 1950s.
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Littler Leads San Diego Open as Littler Aims for Pro Career
Gene Littler of San Diego, Navy sailor turned golf talent, shot a 68 to reach 133 and hold a three stroke lead midway through the San Diego Open at Rancho Santa Fe. Dutch Harrison and Cary Middlecoff both posted 137 as other notables chased. Tommy Bolt faltered after a disputed lie and finished 145.
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San Diego
Rancho Santa Fe
Telophe
Dutch) Harrison
Vetcra
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Harrison
Purdue
Michigan State
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Ed Furgol
St. Louis
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Pocomo Manor
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Chicago
Lloyd Mangrum
Jimmy Demaret
Ed Oliver
Lew Worsham
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Long Beach Women Bowls Open District Tournament
The eighth annual Long Beach District Women's Bowling Association City Tournament starts tonight at Virginia Bowl with two squads in team events. Four divisions compete over two weekends including teams, doubles, singles and all events, with first squad at 7 15 and second at 10. Sunday opens at 1 p m. Last year’s winners and tonight’s slate list multiple clubs and named bowlers across Class A to D.
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Virginia Bowl
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Tom Sawyer Footia
McConnel
Fiano Shop
Texaco
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Marian "Weilsor
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Polly Pet
Tom Sawyer Foods
Claas
Dig Morshhey
Hart Fates
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Rastrup
Civax
Lakewood
Glen Hughes
Eien
Claa
Vikings Slip In and Out of Slump in Narrow Win
Long Beach City College Vikings under Charlie Church edged Los Angeles Valley JC 71 60 to stay in second in the Metropolitan Conference. Jerry Lanier led Viking scoring with 18 while Tony Beach set up early defense, but the team showed lethargy with a 20 point lead evaporating late as Valley pressed.
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Long Beach City College
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Victory Boulevard
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Vikes
Tony Beach
Valley Relly
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Blt
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Viking
Merle Stays in 16th Slot in Bowling Championship
In Chicago, Bill Lillard rose to a temporary lead in the 16th national match game bowling championship finals with the high game and high series. Lillard posted an 884 series including a 248 game to top the Peterson point total at 1.00, while Peggy Farley of Westchester, California moved to the women's lead with 73.48 points.
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Chicago
IGF
Bill Lillard
Lillard
Ail Lillard
Burt Faza
Detroit
Dot Carter
Detrot
Tony Sparanoid
Rego Park
N.Y
Buddy Bomar
Oho Critamina
Jos Wilman
Berwyn
Olson vs Rindone Fierce Clash in San Francisco Tonight
Former middleweight champion Carl Olson faces Joe Rindone in a 10 round non title bout in San Francisco. Olson is favored to win as he trains for a title defense against Kid Gavilan on April 2. Gate likely around $30,000 with prices $10, $6, and $2.
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Carl
Bobo) Olson
Kid Gavilan
Bobo
Olson
Joe Rindore
Roxbury
Mass
Henry Armstrong
Sugar Ray Robinson
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Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
Rincore
Armstrong
Robinson
Chicago
Reed
Cain- Tax
Rindone
ABC
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England
Raney ‘Turpin
Pacific Ocean
Joey de John
Philadelphia Track Meet Upsets Spark Philly Night
In Philadelphia 10th annual Track and Field Meet at Convention Hall Jr high teacher Reggie Pearman and runner Len Truex upset favorites to thrill 8250 spectators. Olympic champ Horace Ashenfelter won the mile in a meet record time, while FBI agent Fred Witt fell short in the mile, and Don Laz won the pole vault as Rev Bob Richards placed third.
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Len Truex
Horace Ashenfelter
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Truex
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New Yorkl
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Whitfeld
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Whitfield
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Twenty Six Horses Enter Caliente Router
Caliente track attracts twenty six entries for Sunday's Malicious Purse first marathon at Caliente in months. Mile and a half test runs in two divisions with Rome Purse for three year olds and Paris dash for sprinters also drawing entrants. Top contenders include Mon Sange Tropical Sea Sir English Tingling Ohodry and Song Flag.
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Caliente
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Paris
Scone
Tields
Spienit Figs
Kicks Bucket Race Called At Santa Anita
Santa Anita canceled Friday’s fourth race after Classova appeared ready to kick his bucket. Three horses ran, but Classova backed away to his stall and damaged the bucket, causing a leg injury that led to scratch. Trainer Bill Molter said the horse’s leg is healing and preparations continue.
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Classowa
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Finley Favors at 22-1 in Legion Stadium Main Event
A 10 round bout at Hollywood Legion Stadium features Finley of Long Beach as a 22 to 1 favorite against Frankie Crane of Los Angeles. Crane returns from inactivity since 1952 as Finley seeks another shot at Frankie Daniels' state light heavyweight crown after notable wins and losses.
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Long Beach
Frankie Crane
Los Angeles
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Finley
Willem Vaughn
Sonny Andrews
Tommy Harrison
Eddie Cotton
Fintry
Frankie Daniels
Charlie Green
Esau Ferdinand
Babe Zaharias Returns to LPGA After Walkout
Babe Zaharias resumes LPGA membership following a 26 hour walkout sparked by her quarrel over Fred Corcoran’s removal as tournament director. She asserts the issue was manufactured and that players are content, while others say funding and sponsors influenced the standstill. Zaharias hints at possible self run group if needed, with Rawls noting members can manage without Corcoran.
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Fla
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Corcoran
LPGA
Zaharias
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Bebe
Betsy Rawls
Landy Breezes Mile in 4 11.8 at Olympic Park
Melbourne reports John Landy ran a mile in 4 minutes 11.8 seconds at Olympic Park defeating Len Malvern by 30 yards. Observers noted his performance followed a 4 02.4 mile on Thursday and suggested he was not exerting full effort today.
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Australia
John Landy
Olympic Park
Len Malvern
Landy
Martinez Sparks New Tiger Spirit in Victory at MSG
New Yorker Vince Martinez boosts his prospect shine by stopping Rocky Casillo of Blue Island Viz in three rounds at Madison Square Garden. Referee Goldstein and Dr. Nardiello halted the bout after Casillo hit the deck four times, ruling a third round TKO. Martinez, 24, eyes a Garden date with Billy Graham as manager Daly and IBC figures weigh future plans while Casillo’s camp questions the stoppage.
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Illinois
Rocky Graziano
Ring
Madison Square Garden
Casillo
Vince Martinez
Vince
New York
Tiger
Martinez
Rocky Casillo
Blue Island
Viz
Rudy’ Goldstein
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New York State Athletic Commission
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Rocky
Paterson
Billy Graham
Billy Brown
Tle
Bil Daly
Akron
L. A. State Center Leads CCAA Scoring Race
Los Angeles State College center John Barber tops the California Collegiate Athletic Association scoring list with 70 points in three games for a 23.3 average. San Diego guard Dan Newport is second with 44 points in two games for a 22.0 average. Pepperdine center Larry Dugan sits third with 165 points in three games, averaging 21.6.
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Los Angeles
Los Aneles State College
John Barber
California Collegiate Athletic Association
Dan Newport
San Diego
Pepperdine
Larry Dugan
Palm Springs Road Races Open With Record Entry
The Palm Springs two day sports car event begins with six races including a 1500 CC novice contest. Sunday features the Desert Trophy for small cars and the Palm Springs Cup over a one hour limit. 170 drivers, incl. many women, entered as race fans expect strong fields. Jack McAfee returns to defend his title in a 41 Ferrari with Billy Stroppe in a Kurtis Mere as top rival.
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ISE
West
California
Jack McAfee
Long Beach
Billy Stroppe
Stroppe
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