Compton Tartars Seek National Junior College Hoop Crown
Compton College headlines a bold push toward the national junior college tournament in Springfield Missouri in March 2027. Coach Bill Schleibaum guides a veteran Tartars squad led by Bob Crowe Dan Cucich Carl Kraushaar as they build on last season’s 36 win run and high‑scoring offense. The team aims to extend a recent 26 game winning streak and solidify status as a top small college basketball program.
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Ompton College
Bill Schleibaum
Bob Crowe
Dan Cucich
Carl Kraushaar
Springfield
Comptons
Cireles
Compton
Schielbaum
Tartars
Los Angeles City College
Schieibaum
Dro University of Redlands
Lynwood High
P. G. A. and C. clash over Los Angeles Open issues
A Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce debate outlines misinfo, improper exemptions, and calls the P. G. A. out for lax eligibility handling of Herman Keiser. The column questions the open status, racial clause, and urges a $25 000 purse with full disclosure of costs and receipts.
Long Beach sports notes and drama in four acts
A collection of letters and clipped items praises Long Beach sports coverage, compares local facilities with Tustin and St. Anthony's, and recounts a House of David basketball publicity stunt. The piece lampoons barnstorming promoters and notes fans packed a public auditorium for an Orange Elks game that failed to occur.
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Matlbag
R. C.mckee
Garden Grove
Long Beach
Press-Telegram
Tustin
St. Anthony's
Frank J. Born
Michigan
Notre Dame
House of David
Ralph Vaughan
Orange Elks
A.A. U
Orange County
Jeading Excollege
Pasadena All-Stars
Orange
Ralph
WWE Ditevilve
Portal Department
Mexico baseball chief quits in row over control
Alejandro Aguilar Reyes resigns as Mexican League baseball commissioner amid a power struggle led by Jorge Pasquel. Reyes cites Pasquel as the real boss and says he will depart unless owners compel him to stay. Pasquel claims he alone heads Mexican baseball and dismisses peace talks with U S officials as inconsequential.
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Mexico City
U.P
Alejandro Aguilar Reyes
America
Jorge Pasquel
Te Reyes
United Press
Pasquel
New York
Reyes
Te Pasquel
Bernardo Pasquel
Whie
Ees Pasquel
Miguel Aleman Jr
Walter Mallery
U. S. Baseball
A. B
Happy) Chandler
Mexico
Emiat
Mallory
Chandler
Mutbry
Sac Leader Given O K
Oscar Salenger was approved as the new boss of the Sacramento Solons with a 62 vote in favor after directors approved his 53 percent stock purchase despite objections from Oakland and San Francisco leaders. A committee was set to study a 10 point proposal to improve relations among Pacific Coast League clubs.
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Los
Laws
Graham
Solons
Coast
Emil, Sick
Seattle
Victor Ford Collins
Hollywood
Bill Start
McBride and Wywrot Top Coast Hockey Scoring
El Roy McBride of Seattle Ironmen leads the Pacific Coast league with 62 points from 26 goals and 36 assists. Pete Wywrot of the San Francisco Shamrocks is second with 57 points, while Pat Des Biens of Portland trails with 58 points. Joe Evang and Thim Trailly follow with 54 and 57 points respectively.
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San Francisco
el Roy McBride
Seattle Ironmen
Pete Wywrot
San Francisco Shamrocks
McBride
Pat Desbiens
Portland
Tmese
Ywret
Sexton and Winkler Sign With Los Angeles Dons
Los Angeles Dons officials announced the signings of Linwood Sexton halfback from the University of Wichita and Bernie Winkler tackle from Texas Tech. General Manager Harry Thayer completed the deals last week during a cross country talent search. Sexton was a top rusher featured in a strong college season, and Winkler weighed 232 pounds and earned All-Conference honors.
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Los. Angeles
Linwood Sexton
University of Wichita
Bernie Winkler
Texas Tech
Los Angeles Dons
Oftl
Cials
Harry Thayler
Sexton
Winkler
Al-Horder
Baseball Night in Southern California Stars Set for Dinner
Tonight in Southern California a Baseball Night fundraiser brings minor league players and American League figures to the event. Celebrities, high school and junior college coaches will attend, with Booster members invited to join and mingle.
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Ate “Boosta
Brundage Faces Pressure Over Olympic Hockey Split
In St Moritz officials weigh a possible Brundage resignation as the U S Olympic Committee fights to avert U S participation withdrawal in both winter and summer games. The IOC ponders endorsing the A H A team or reassigning to U S OC rivals with potential federation withdrawals and a compromise team option.
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ST. Moritz
Switzerland
U.P
Avery Brundage
U. S. Olympic Committee
U. S
International Olympic
Amateur Hockey Association
Wu. S. Yonpic
International ‘Committee
Brundage
Tce Hockey Federation
A.H. A
Albert Mayer
May Suspend Tennis Star May Suspend Tennis Star
Los Angeles officials announce Richard Gonzales will likely be suspended at the February 3 meeting for missing the municipal tournament. He had a prior suspension and did not notify the association of his absence while competing in Florida.
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Los Angeles
Ig, Anderson
Los Angeles Municipal’ Tennis Association
Richard Pancho Gonzales
Southern California Tennis Association
Anderson
Gonzales
Williams Praises Dawson as Best Lightweight Challenger
Ike Williams hails Freddy Dawson as the top lightweight challenger after a 10 round non title decision. Dawson, booed by 7149 in Philadelphia, led the Associated Press card 7 rounds to 3, while Williams argued he deserved the crown shot.
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Philadelphia
Ike ' Williams
Freddy Dawson
Williams
Dawson
Associated Press
Babe Ruth Plans Florida Vacation
New York press reports Babe Ruth, under care at Presbyterian Hospital, will obtain physicians' clearance to depart for a Florida vacation. He has received about 50 letters daily during a 17 day hospital stay described as routine, while in good condition and eager for a midwinter trip to Miami Beach.
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New York
Babe Ruth
Riverside Drive
Presbyterian Hospital
Florida
Bubo
Toomorrow
Miami Beach
Long Beach Ply and Ball Casting Clubs Schedule Confab
The Long Beach Ply and Ball Casting Clubs announce the annual mid inter tourna ment championships set for February 28 and 29 starting at 8 a m each day. The club has become a leading west member of the National Scientific Ply and Ball Casting Association after last summer's national championships.
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Long Beach
Jacobs seeks deal in Louis Walcott June title bid
Mike Jacobs presses for terms in locating a June defense between Joe Louis and Jersey Joe Walcott. Walcott rep Bocchocchio of Baratoay N J pushes for 30 percent of net receipts, while Louis owner 40 percent is being offered by 20th Century Club director Sol Strauss. Bocchicchio argues Walcott deserves parity after December 5 win.
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Iams Beach
Fla
U.P
Mike Jacobs
Joe Louis
Jersey
Joe Walcott
Jacobs
Walcott
Felix Bocchocchio
Baratoay N. J
Bocchocchio
Camden
Strauss
Bocchicchio
Louis
Kramer May Earn $125000 in Pro Tennis
Chicago report on Jack Kramer switching to a pro career with a 50000 dollar guarantee and gate percentage. Harris estimates season earnings for Kramer between 110000 and 125000, with life security from wealth for the future.
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Chicago
U.P
Jack Kramer
America
Kramer
United States
Jack Harris
Harris
Jack
Soll
Bobby Riggs
Pancho Segura
Ecuador
Dinny Pails
Australia
Pails
Segura
Riggs
Official backs Flam and Stewart in gambling allegations
LOS ANGELES, Jan 27. Perry T Jones, secretary of the Southern California Tennis Association, expressed complete confidence that Herb Flam and Hugh Stewart, Southern California Junior Davis Cup team members, were not involved in charges of squad gambling. Jones said he knows both boys personally and is sure neither could be involved.
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Los Angeles
UR Perry T.jones
Southern California Tennis Association
Herb Flam
Hugh Stewart
Southern California
Ellsworth Davenport Jr
U. S Lawn ‘Tennis Association
New York
Jones
Match Play In Doherty Cup Opens In Miami
In Miami Florida on January 27 match play begins the 16th annual Helen Lee Doherty cup golf tournament. Medalist Louise Suggs of Atlanta leads as favorite after equalling par for the 6304 yard par 72 Miami Country Club course yesterday. Suggs shot 35 and 37 for a total of 72, pacing more than 100 women qualifiers in the event.
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Miami
Fla
Helen Lee Doherty
Louise Suggs
Atlanta
Miss Suggs
Miami Country Club
Bolanos Battles Jiminez Tonight at Olympic Stadium
Energetic Enrique Bolanos the energetic Mexican lightweight takes on Julio Jiminez in a 10 round bout at Olympic Stadium Los Angeles tonight. Bolanos previously edged Jiminez in a prior meeting and seeks another win to build momentum this year.
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Los .Angeles
Enrique Bolanos
Birt
Williams
Julio Jiminez
Olympic Stadium
Bolanos
Jimlinez
Rematch Set In Four Man Wrestling Bout At Wilaminetron Bowlaeanee
Davis duo Wee Willie and Karl Davis meet Szabo and Simonovich in a three fall to finish rematch to settle disputes from a prior wild bout. The 1948 event featured flying fish and contested rulings as fans debated which team held the verdict. Don Blackmun faces Angelo Cistold in a separate port arena bout.
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Davis
Szabo
Simonovich
Aeanee Gays Censtras
Daviges
Kar
Wee Wille
Wille
Davises
Karl
Kurl Davis
Ging Garibaldi, Sr
Terry McGinnis
Columbus
Ohio
Don Blackmun
Angelo Cistold
Port Arena
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Detroit
Daphne Walker
Susan Cutie
London
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Esther
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Ike Williams
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Charlie Teach
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Jiminez
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