Coast League title clash pits Poly Jackrabbits vs Compton Tarbabes
Prep basketball dominates the week with spring track and baseball tryouts. The Coast League championship features Poly High Jackrabbits against Compton Tarbabes at Poly High gym, 7 p.m. Class B preliminaries precede. Compton leads unbeaten, Poly one loss after a close defeat. The circuit also lists Tuesday games at Excelsior and other Catholic League showdowns Friday.
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Totre Dame High
Paraplegic Opens Publicity Office
Terry Amico, a 34 year old Army veteran and paraplegic, opened a publicity office in Heartwell Building Room 1109 and plans to promote publicity projects. A former boxer, he has worked as New York advertising manager and radio announcer from a wheelchair, continuing to operate daily despite chronic paralysis.
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Billy Graham
Willie Pep
New York
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Birmingham General Hospital
Long Beach
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State Cagers Face Redlands in Return Engagement
Long Beach State College returns after a week layoff to host Redlands U. at Wilson High in a rematch. Coach Herman Schwarzkopf's 49ers aim for a stronger showing after Redlands’ 63-33 victory in their prior meeting. Ed Crook and Tom Burdick replace injured Ted Honer, while Bill Kollusky and Howie Lyon start at forward with Don Lee and Glenn McGihen at guard.
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Redlands U
Wilson High
Herman Schwarzkopf
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Redlands
SCIC
Ted Honer
Ed Crook
Tom Burdick
Bill Kollusky
Howie Lyon
Don Lee
Glenn McGihen
Triple headers on Court Card action week schedule
Recreation Commission women’s basketball hosts triple headers this week at Stephens Junior High and Jordan gyms. Schedule shows Tuesday games including Borg vs California Loi Iawe, Burke’s Hole. Thursday matches feature Panthera vs Surety Finance and Proctor’s 2. Blephens by Him is listed with unclear details.
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California
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Surety Finance
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Dreas Shop
Ressmore Matfrees. Co
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Trotters to Perform at Municipal Auditorium on Wednesday
The Harlem Globetrotters, famed as the sport’s most successful team, headline a double header at the Municipal Auditorium facing the Beston Whirlwinds with the New York Rens against the Philadelphia Sphns as the opener at 8. Ray Wilbert and Jacques Corron join the show as entertainment stars. Luke Enaster will MC between halves. Goose Tatum appears on the sidelines and plans a midshow act despite an injured left hand. Abe Saperstein’s Globetrotters are expanding fame after Hollywood filming, boasting 24 seasons with 3421 wins and only 245 losses across their career, plus one tie.
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Philadelphia Sphns
Ray Wilbert
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Luke Enaster
Cleveland Indians
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Abe Saperstein
Hollywood
Leone to Grapple Levin in Top Bout Tuesday
Baron Michele Leone headlines a four bout all star program at Wilmington Bowl Tuesday night. Leone meets Dave Levin in the main event best two of three falls while Miguel Guzman and Roger Mackay debut in supporting matches. Auto graph sessions with Leone, Levin and Mackay are planned for fans.
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Miguel
Black Guzman
Mexico
Roger Mackay
Salt Lake City
Guzman
Texas
Alex Kasaboski
Mackay
Ernie Steffen
Roy
Canada
Asselin
Frank Hurley
Rogue Rogers
Baron Leone
Steffen
Baron
Victorians Meet Viking A C in Port Soccer Double-Header
A Port San Pedro double-header headlines the day as Victorians face Viking A C at 1:30 p m and San Pedro Yugoslavs clash with L A Scots at Fort Mac Arthur Field. San Pedro seeks their 24th win in 25 games this season after switching from the Southern California Soccer League to the Metropolitan circuit.
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Viking A. C
L. A. Scots
Fort MacArthur
Amateur Boxers Set for Bowl Finals in Wilmington
Amateur boxing finals in the Southwest District Golden Gloves will be staged at Wilmington Bowl Friday night with contenders from flyweight to heavyweight. Pre eliminations begin today at South Gate and tomorrow night. the big blowoff Friday. Sailors from Terminal Island Navy and El Toro Marine Corps expected to challenge. Georgie Jacquet of San Pedro last year’s flyweight champion. Don Mattison from Terminal Island Navy may be top lightweight this year. Wilmington Bowl’s Ernie Steffen expects 10 to 12 bouts.
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South Gate
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Georgie Jacquet
San Pedro
Don Mattison
Terminal Island
Camino College Hosts Ventura JC in Lone Week Game
The Camino College five prepares for a single home game this week against Ventura JC. The Warriors aim to capitalize on local support and showcase their depth on the hardwood Saturday night.
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Gino Garibaldi Sets headline for Thursday wrestling card
Mohawk star Eagle headlines at Municipal Auditorium facing Papa Gino Garibaldi while Jim Lewis meets Gino in an opener. Leo Garibaldi versus Roger Mackay headlines the semi windup with fan clubs. Andre Crapp and Cry Baby Bob Corby also appear in a week’s marquee event.
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Pat Fraley
Bobby-Sox Brigade
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Roger Mackay
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Andre Crapp
Baby Bob
Corby
San Francisco
Harbor Cagers to Meet Orange Coast College
Selwyn Yancy's Harbor J. C. quintet from Wilmington draws a bye in Metropolitan Conference play this week. They will make one appearance, facing Orange Coast College at the Costa Mesa gym on Saturday.
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Wilmington
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Costa Mesa
Torrance High Faces Two Bay League Rivals This Week
Torrance High cagers host Santa Monica Tuesday night and travel to Beverly Hills on Friday. Both games start at 7 o clock with preliminary action.
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