UCLA Star Rafer Johnson Heads Toward Decathlon Record
Rafer Johnson, UCLA star, tops five-event decathlon at Wabash College with 4038 points while Hoyt Campbell and Bob Lawson close behind. Johnson shows strong 100 meters and long jump results as teammates Aubrey Lewis and Ernie Shelton push for Olympic trials.
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Briggs Seeks to Hike Angels' League Lead
The Los Angeles Angels aimed to extend their Pacific Coast League advantage to three games over Seattle with pitcher Johnny Briggs (2-2) on the mound. Friday night the Seraphs built a two game lead after an 8-2 win in front of 10,795, aided by Jim Bolger and Red Adams in a sequence of walks and timely hits, while Portland and Vancouver also posted wins and San Francisco crushed Houston as the circuit played on.
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Midget and Sports Car Races Set for Gardena and Bonelli
Tonight at Gardena Stadium midget sutas soar while Bonelli hosts sports cars at Bonelli Stadium both events starting 8:30 with trials at 7 Allan Heath the one handed veteran is poised to challenge midget stars Don Cateren Downey Johnny Moorhouse Santa Ana and Don Horvath Riverside The first closed course speed record car is entered for the Saugus track George Beavis drives his City Special 1500cc Dek Trunky seeks Triumph TR2 glory after wins at Stockton and Garena
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Friday's Fights Highlight Boxing Card
New York's Zulueta defeated Orlando in a lightweights bout while Ludwig Lightburn stopped Brish Panduras. The Tacoma card featured Memurtty edging Ezzard Charles in a close outpoint victory.
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David and Goliath Face Off in Public Links Final
In San Francisco UP report, five-foot six inch Jim Memphis Tiny due Buxbaum meets six-foot three inch Bill Scarbrough Jr. in the 86 hole final of the National Public Links Golf Tournament. The match pits light contender from tiny city against a towering Jacksonville favorite.
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Canada Open golf notes show Casper leads with 68s in Quebec
EBDISCHATEL Que 25-year-old Bill Casper Jr. of San Diego led a strong field into the third round of the Canada Open with back-to-back 68s. Casper praised Royal Quebec's par-72 course while draining several long birdie putts to remain one stroke ahead at 136 halfway.
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Lakewood Club tournament leads softball and golf results
Friday results show Miss Hanson and Mrs. Cornelius out front in softball with a 236 total across 26 holes, edging Louise Suggs and Gloria Fecht by four strokes. Lakewood Ladies Club event winners include Grand and Perry in low gross and low net on the South Course, with several players posting strong scores in recreation and class divisions. In golf, Lou Grand captured first in the Lakewood Ladies Club Mutt and Jeff event with a 41-68-35, while Scarborough and Buxbaum advanced in public rink finals and a golf tourney featured several notable performances and long drives.
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Left-Handed Third Baseman Shocks American Association
A baseball oddity emerges this season as Julio Becquer, formerly a first baseman for San Diego, shines at third base for Louisville amid an emergency roster shortage. The scene includes a notable AP Wirephoto moment with Minneapolis as a backdrop and a crowded note of local Little League teams and players across Long Beach and surrounding leagues.
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San Diego
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Minneapolis
Wrestling Results Akeaepean Lord Blears Fer
Wrestlers Akeaepean Lord Blears and Jungle Bors Ri drew with Fay Stern and Steve Sari Lee Henning. Great To defeated Inlet Wir Cloud Tats Martiniaie, while Mart Murphy and Wien Mart tied.
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Roller Derby Result at AW VLAMPIG 40
Roller Derby event reports AW VLAMPIG 40 with Los Angenes Bro' 2 m embers in a series from San Francisco. Details indicate a scoring duel from August 6 with regional teams and active crowd engagement.
Rivers Favored 3-1 In Hall dyood Bout With Goldstein
State middleweight champion Neal Rivers meets Los Angeles challenger Dick Goldstein in a 10 round non title fight at Hall dyood Legion Stadium tonight Rivers, a 3-1 favorite, has 17 knockouts in 33 bouts and recently stopped Charlie Sawyer in one round to claim the state title Goldstein has three wins and one loss with three draws this year, including a decision loss to Vincel Martinez.
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Pilots Steal Show in This League in Southwest Action
In Friday Southwestern League action Roswell manager Tom Jordan was fired by the Rockets, dropping to next to last and 21 games back. Ballinger mentor Tony York, named to head the East in the upcoming All Star game, shoved umpire Mat Ryan, receiving a $100 fine and indefinite suspension.
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Anaheim Boy Wins La Jolla Tennis Final
Mike Bouck of Anaheim defeated Paul Palmer of Tucson 6-1 6-2 in the boys 13 and under finals at the annual La Jolla tournament on Friday.
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Motorcycle Results ST FATTENA eran
RIGHLAP SEMIFINAL-1 results show Tex Luss Dawley in lower jerker with 3112, trophy dash winner Sok Shirov second Chuck Basney third. Final times note Sol Cohtira 2:13.77 in 10 lap class. In SAIN EVENT Basney Shira A Jiamy BM ps placed fourth with 4:03.15.
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Bowling Extravaganza Hits Virginia Derby Night Show
Big names arrive for the Virginia Derby competition with exhibition matches at 9 45 p m. Sylvia Wene and June Kristoff headline the event while Kristoff's husband Joe joins the alley action. Earl Johnson formerly of Chicago and TV veteran Joe Demichele are also entered with further stars like Bill Welu Sarge Easter and Buzz Fazio tentatively set for Sunday as the Derby runs through July 25.
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Attendance Shifts Across Pacific Coast League Cities
Pacific Coast League president Leslie O'Connor reports total attendance up 39 092 through July. Portland Seattle San Francisco Sacramento show gains while Los Angeles San Diego Hollywood and Vancouver fall. Largest rise 83 593 in Portland and largest decline 55 063 in Los Angeles.
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Swim Standard Set at Lynwood SPAAU Champs
Lynwood Natatorium hosts the second session of the SPAAU senior swimming and diving championships with new records anticipated as the three day event continues. Friday night action saw Bruce Hutchinson of the Army post a 1500 meter freestyle mark, with Dave Radcliffe second and several others from Del Mar Navy and unattached competitors in pursuit. Closing events are set for Sunday at 10 a.m.
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Unclear baseball scoring clash with multiple names and notes
The fragmentary text shows two games with players Beamon Bearden Jones Fischer Dagres Picont and Jorgensen, mentioning lines, errors, and HRs. It records LOB totals for Vancouver and an unclear sequence of at bats, outs, and substitutions with numerous garbled names and abbreviations.
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Hollypark Results: Scrambled Entries and Mixed Scores
A dense OCR listing from Hollypark shows scattered results and numerous player names such as Selene, Valentisla, and Tanana with times around 4 10 and 2 30. The fragmentary page includes team, event, and individual marks, plus references to Associated Press inputs and various athletic names, with unclear final outcomes.
Beav er Motors Offers $5 Weekly Car Deal in Compton
Beav er Motors in Compton California advertises a complete car package requiring five dollars per week with no down payment. Insurance and interest included, with limited delivery options. Address at 1403 North Long Beach Boulevard, Compton NE 23755. Established 1959.
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