New Head Track Coach Chooses Wichita Over Long Beach
Long Beach City College’s former head track coach resigns to take the University of Wichita post. He praises his Long Beach staff and memories while detailing early seasons with Gene Gillies, Barney Dyer, and Don Molloy, noting records and league championships. He cites John Landy as a personal example of self-made success and hints at future coaching possibilities in Kansas.
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Long Beach City College
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Buck Andreasen
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Jim Clayton
Bert Smith
Charlie Church
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Gene Gillies
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Barney Dyer
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Sqund
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Dick Chard
Griffin
Bill Hamilton
Don Harris
Chuck Hooper
Leonard Julian
Stan Leonard
Stan Mays
Tussell Miller
Wayne Plecy
Joe Riddick
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al Zimmerman
Jim Boyd
Im Corley
Stu Farber
Tom Ferriera
Ralph Gentry
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No Shoes
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Joe Mulldown
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Darrell Plorey
Joe Riddicx
Neil Josser
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Frank Graves
Darrell Piercy
Merv Gelder
Don Molloy
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Rome Montgomery
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John Landy
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Geelong
Melbourne
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John Lands
Trabert dominates National Clay Courts title blaze
Tony Trabert, 24, dominants the 56th Pennsylvania State lawn tennis championships clay final in Atlanta defeating Bernard Bartzen in straight sets 10-8 6-4 6-4 to claim the National clay crown. He adds another major to his French and Wimbledon titles on a European tour before grass events at Forest Hills.
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Tony Trabert
Oeay
Cincinnati
Bernard
Tut) Bartzen
Atlanta
Tony
Trabert
Forest Hills
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Vic Seixas
Philadelphia
U.S. Lawn Tennis Assn
Dorothy Headlni
Alameda
Calif
Barbara Breit
North Hollywood
Ham Richardson
Baton Rouge
Bartzen
Eddie Moylan
Trenton
Sam Giammalva
Houston
Tex
Yola Ramirez
Mexico City
Jerry Moss
Modesto
Janet Hopps
Seattle
Baker and Layne Heavyweight Showdown in Utah
In Salt Lake City Utah Rex Layne meets Baker in a West Jordan arena for a heavyweight clash that could shape future title chances. Layne seeks revival after past setbacks while Baker eyes a repeat victory over the Utah slugger and solidifies his No 2 ranking behind Archie Moore.
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Dodgers Rookies Crush Foes Hopes at Ebbets Field
Dodgers debuting rookies Roger Craig and Don Bessent turned in strong outings as New York’s National League leaders beat Cincinnati Redlegs 6-2 and 8-5. Craig held the opposition to three hits in the opener, while Bessent went six innings before Ed Roebuck finished. The Dodgers’ win preserved their big lead. White Sox and Yankees clashed for AL lead as others across the circuit posted wins and losses.
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Redlegs
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Baltimore Orioles
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White Sox
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Bob Turley
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Cleveland Indians
Boston Red Sox
Frans Shes
Washington Senators
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Middlecoff wins Miller Open with 15 under par
Cary Middlecoff, former Memphis dentist, conquers the Miller Open at Blue Mound totaling 265 for a 15 under par victory. He earns 6000 dollars and a new car, finishing ahead of Ved Kroll, Mike Souchak, and Julius Boros in a 72-hole PGA event noted for its gruelling 36 holes daily.
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N.C
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Meadowbrook Club
Memphis, Tenn
Kiamesha Lake
N.Y
Blue Mound
Edith
Terai
Jim Turnes
Tammy Bolt
Dan Cherry
Mike Tecentele Wininger
Beavers Rally Past Angels in Twin Bill Split at Wrigley
Portland Beavers beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-5 in the opener and the Seraphs won 9-8 in the nightcap at Wrigley Field. Steve Bilko led the Angels with 26 homers overall, while Glenn Elliott pitched for the Beavers and Eil Mickelson and Sam Calderone homered for Portland. Bud Hardin and Jim Fanning sparked late Angels runs but Portland tied and won in the ninth. The Padres ended a 66 day run without leading the Pacific Coast League, as Seattle overtook San Diego atop the standings after a doubleheader sweep.
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Fortlend
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Oakland Oaks
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Jess
Padres
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Oakland
SEAL
Jim Moran
Bill Serena
Dave Malon
Ted Beard
Mike Baxes
Seattle
Raimiers
Australia’s Davis Cup bid rated fifty-fifty
Hopman, non playing captain, says Australia has a fifty fifty chance to regain the Davis Cup from the United States. Australia swept Mexico 5-0 in the recent tie, with only one set lost in four singles and one doubles. Brazil beat Cuba 4-1 in Havana to reach the North American zone semis, while Sweden edged Chile in a tight European semi as final zone play continues. Hopman heads to Louisville to face Brazil this weekend and says trouble isn’t expected, though nothing is certain.
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United States
Cuba
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Orlando
Ronaldo Garrido
Brazil
Ronaldo Moreira
Sweden
Chile
Baal ‘Stad
Sven Davidson
Andres Hammersley
Luis Ayala
Ayala
Lennart Bergelin
Italy
Hopman
Louisville
Hull Hero of Hawk Victory Over San Pedro All-Stars
Hull powered the Long Beach Nitehawks to a 2 0 win over the San Pedro All-Stars at Daniels Field. Carisgaard fanned 16 in a brilliant two hitter. Herron made a key defensive stop to preserve the shutout as the Hawks won their 14th straight.
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Ted Carisgaard
Long Beach Nitehawks
San Pedro All-Stars
Daniels Field
Hull
Carlsgaard
Bul
George Pearson
Hawks
Clint Herron
Hawk
Herron
Glige
Lampson
Saint Veda
Bosboa Giregnant Costas
Se—Humiston
Acing
Humiston
BEA EtalancMtudhate
Satenao
Mawebom
Ryan's Rap Gives Crown to Rockets
The Long Beach Rockets won the home division Summer League semipro title with a ninth inning rally, beating the Long Beach Stars 6-5 at Recreation-Park. Bob Campbell and Ev Pearson forced a two on, two out situation before mmelt Ryan delivered a two run single. Ryan and Chuck Winslow each had three singles as Larry Jones struck out seven over eight innings for the champs.
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Rocket
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Chuck Winslow
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Seals sale talks involve Salenger and Hornsby
Paul Fagan denied knowledge of any buyer for the San Francisco Seals while confirming his ownership of Seals Stadium. Oscar Salenger and Rogers Hornsby expressed interest in buying if a five year stadium extension could be arranged, with a rumored price around $100000. Hornsby, in Chicago, sees profits in the club, but Fagan doubts any money is possible in today’s market.
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Hanson Has Revenge in Ladies PGA Championship Win
Beverly Hanson captured the National Ladies PGA title at Fort Wayne by defeating Louise Suggs 4 and 3 in a 36 hole final, earning $1,200 and the match play honors. Suggs led early with a three hole edge, but Hanson rallied with a 12 foot putt at hole 26 and six birdies on the back nine to secure the victory.
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49ers Open Training Scrimmage Against Fort Ord
San Francisco 49ers regulars began work today at St. Marys College as they prep for the August 7 exhibition with the Washington Redskins at Kezar Stadium. The rookie squad impressed Fort Ord with a 24-6 scrimmage, eight thousand fans attended the workout.
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Orioles Face Bobcats on Radio and TV Broadcast
A compact sports update notes Orioles in a radio and TV broadcast schedule, with mention of the major matchup and times. Details are sparse due to OCR issues, but the item centers on broadcast coverage of an Orioles game and related sports features.
Roller Derby Calendar At Hollywood Stadium
A brief sports calendar lists Roller Derby events at Olympic Auditorium with meetings at Hollywood venue and related arrangements noted for SO pam.
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Olympic Auditorium
Pam
Sunset Handicap Sees Swaps and Rejected in Weight Clash
In Inglewood fans eyed a possible meeting of Rejected, winner of the Hollywood Gold Cup, and Kentucky Derby champ Swaps in Saturday's Sunset Handicap. The mile and five-eighths race tops nominations, with Swaps and Rejected among 15 entries and weights to be announced.
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Hollywood Perk
Rejected
Swans
Lowry Favored Over Wilson in 10-Rounder Tonight
Pat Lowry of Detroit is a $5 favorite to defeat Sugar Al Wilson of Englewood New Jersey in a 10 round bout at St Nicholas Arena. Lowry carries a 40-8-0 record with 28 knockouts and had won five straight bouts this year after a 1954 loss to Miguel Diaz.
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Pat Lowry
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Sugar al Wilson
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