Crazylegs Hirsch recalls West, rockets, and a new film
Elroy Hirsch, famed Rams star known as Crazylegs, reflects on his career from Wisconsin college days to joining the Rockets, a concussion, a switch to end in Los Angeles with star teammates Norm Van Brocklin and Bob Waterfield, and his life after football including a film about him and settling in the San Fernando Valley with his wife Ruth and son Eric.
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Crazylegs
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Rams
Chicago Rockets
College All Stars
Rockets
Tams
Wisconsin
Los Angeles
Norm van Brooklin
Bob Waterfield
Milwaukee Braves
Hall Bartlett
Ram
Clark Gable
All American
Mr. Zehms
California
Ruth
Win
San Fernando Valley
Mr. Greeley
Amateur Boxing, Roller Derby and More at Local Arena
Calendar note cites events at the Municipal Auditorium and Boxing Olympia with amateur bouts and a roller derby session scheduled for 8:30. Details include venue names and the mixed sports lineup for the evening.
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Calender Post
Anereeve
Oakland
Beisites Ine Municipal
Olympia
Man Lands Plane Surprise Hazard at Golf Tourney
In North Bend Washington Bob Main age 25 landed a light plane during the State Women's Public Links Tournament. The entrants dodged the hazard as Main circled for an hour in overcast skies before making an emergency landing. He apologized for interrupting the women's play and explained the emergency maneuver.
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North Bend
Wash
Bob Main
Baseball owners blast Del Webb plan to move teams
At a major league meeting in Cincinnati, three owners oppose realigning the circuits to Los Angeles and San Francisco, arguing against moving the Browns to Kansas City and the Athletics from Philadelphia. Phillies president Carpenter, Athletics exec Mack, and Senators president Griffith defend staying put and caution against western expansion.
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Los Angeles
San Francisco
Braves
Boston
Milwaukee
Browns
Baltimore
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New York Yankees
Cincinnati
Philadelphia Athletics
Sporting News
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Phillies
Philadelphia
Athletics
Bob Carpenter
Roy Mack
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Pacific Coast
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Minneapolis
Victory Costly to Bucceroni in Chicago Win
Dan Bucceroni won a ten round unanimous decision against Tommy Harrison in Chicago Stadium. The Philadelphia butcher boy suffered swollen bruised knuckles and estimated five to six weeks off for his injured right hand. Bucceroni, 25, ranked fifth, was set to fight Bob Satterfield on August 19. Harrison, 23, ranked sixth, now may face Satterfield.
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Tommy Harrison
Danny Bucceroni
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Chicago
Dan Bucceroni
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Bob Satterfield
Satterfield
Bootin' Ben Now Place-Kick Punter
The Los Angeles Rams test Bootin Ben Agajanian as a potential punter and sideline specialist to corner opposition with long kicks. Coach Hampton Pool hopes his accuracy and coffin-corner aim can offset the loss of No. 1 punter Bob Waterfield during Redlands camp. Agajanian knocked in a 50 yard field goal and impressed in drills alongside Van Brocklin, Rulich, and Gambold as the team nears its scrimmage after two weeks of practice.
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Bootin
Ben” Agajanian
Hampton Pool
Agajanian
Rams
Bob Waterfield
Redlands
Aggie
Los Angeles
Glenn Davis
Vitamin Baler
Norm van Brocklin
Rudy Rulich
Bob Gambold
Washington State
Redlands Stadium
Dempsey Calls for Ending Ring Judges in Boxing
Chicago reports former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey arguing judges are unnecessary at fights. He contends a judge can miss actions, sway outcomes, and favors England’s judge system. He recalled the Firpo knockout controversy of 1923 and suggested a smarter manager would have claimed the title.
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Chicago
Jack Dempsey
England
Dempsey
Luis Firpo
Firpo
Hold It Hold It Pa Son Drops Throw Dad Loses Game
In the Evangéline League game at Baton Rouge Earl Caldwell Sr. lost 5-4 to Lafayette after catcher Earl Caldwell Jr. aired a bad throw with two out in the ninth, letting the tying run score before the winning batter followed. The elder Caldwell, 46, a former major leaguer with the Red Sox and White Sox, faced the loss as his 20-year-old son contributed the misplay.
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Baton Rouge
Earl Caldwell Sr
Lafayette
Earl Caldwell Jr
Caldwell
Boston Red Sox
Chicago White Sox
Minor League Results Across Multiple Circuits
A compact roundup lists scores from several leagues including International, American, Texas, Western International, and Monteras. Notable results show Buffalo and Ottawa in extras, Kansas City and Louisville winning, Fort Worth and Dallas prevailing, and various regional scores across cities like Vancouver Spokane and El Paso.
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Jose
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Modesto
Ventura
Stockton
Santa
Barbara
Visalla
Fresno
Baffalo
Oltaws
Ives
Toronto
Longfield
Syracuse Allinore
Rochester
Louisville
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Charleston
Kansas City
Se Paul
Columbus
Fort Worth
Beaumont
Dallas
Shreveport
Quisroma Ity
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Aona Hein Association
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Kempie
Atlanta
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Vancouver
Tri-City
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Chicago establishes to Ot San 18h pt 3 Be
Chicago authorities announce a forthcoming plan related to Ot San with an 18 hour timetable noted as part 3, outlining initial steps and expected milestones for citywide implementation.
Ex Brownie speaks piece confidents with White Sox
Ex Brownie Virgil Trucks says the same pitches work for him with Chicago White Sox the team behind him matters more than pitches. He notes seven straight wins since joining on June 13 boosting 1953 record to 12 4 with three shutouts.
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White Sox
Chicago
Virgil
Fire
Trucks
Chicago White Sox
Sox
Turf Scribes Own Horses for a Day
Narragansett Park will let 8 turf writers own race horses for about 30 hours after entry boxes close. Writers will draw by lot to become temporary lessees. original owners keep winnings. A $500 purse adds 250 to the winner, 125 to second, 75 to third, 50 to fourth, while writers cover jockey fees and daily expenses.
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Pawtucket
2. A
Narragansett Park
Grgich, 49er Vet, Retires From Grid
Yugoslavia born Grgich one of the first San Francisco 49ers in 1946 announces retirement to devote time to his job as an auto salesman. The former Santa Clara lineman, 30, suffered a knee injury in the second NFL game of 1952 keeping him out most of that season.
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Visco Grgich
San Francisco 49Er
Lay
Grgich
Santa Clara
McDougall Ready for Shrine Hi Tilt Football
McDougall and Gerry anticipate the Shrine Hi game set for Aug. 7 at Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles. Training begins Monday with North team workouts at Whittier and South at Red Sanders ULA. Notable missing players include Dick Kofahl, now in Missouri. South roster features near-by stars Rolly Pulaski and John Cartwright.
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Gerry McDougall
Los Angeles
Memorial Coliseum
Whittier
Drezsen
Long Beach City College
Jordan
Dick Kofahl
Missouri
Gerry
Rolly Pulaski
Newport Harbor
John Cartwright
Fullerton
Break Up Brooks Dodgers Lead as Yankees Slump
Baseball standings show the American League ahead in a closer pennant race than the National League for the first time since May 17. Brooklyn Dodgers pull a 5 1/2 game edge on Milwaukee while New York Yankees hold a 4 34 game bulge over Chicago. The Yankees lost 6 2 to Cleveland as White Sox edged Boston 1 0. Joe Tipton and Dale Mitchell power the Indians. Whitey Ford falters early. Virgil Trucks, Mel Farnell match strong pitching in Chicago. Chico Carrasquel’s triple keys a Chicago rally. Bobby Shantz wins first game since May 3 in St Louis.
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Dodgers
Brooklyn
Milwaukee
New York Yankees
Chicago
Cleveland
White Sox
Boston
Indians
Whitey Ford
Joe Tipton
Dale Mitchell
al Rosen
Larry Doby
Mike Garcia
Invaders
Virgil Trucks
Furmer
Mel Farnell
Chico Carrasquel
Chico
Nellie Fox
St. Louis
Bobby Shantz
Browne
Hodges Spurs Dodger Drive Drives Brooklyn Lead
Hodges hammered seven runs in a 9-3 11-1 sweep of the Cubs as Johnny Fodres and Carl Erskine each fanned 10. Hodges moved to 35 RBIs, edging Roy Campanella, while the Phillies beat Warren Spahn 6-3, the Giants beat the Cardinals 6-5 in the ninth, and the Pirates topped Cincinnati 3-2. Box scores on Page A-21.
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Gil Hodges
Hoosier
Brooklyn Dodgers
Princeton
Ind
Brooklyn
Hodges
Cubs
Johnny Fodres
Carl Erskine
Big Hodges
Roy Campanella
Phils
Warren Spahn
Braves
Giants
Cardinals
Pirates
Cincinnati
Grenny Hamner
Jim Konstanty
Alvin Oa
Whitey Lockman
Hank Thompson
Wes Westrum
Sally Hemus
Steve Bilko
St. Louis
Rams Reserve Aug 1 Game Seats at Veterans Memorial
Rams tickets for the August 1 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Ft. Ord at Veterans Memorial Stadium are sold by telephone through Harris and Frank store ticket office at 240 Pine Ave. Call 35-6112 to reserve seats. Reserved seats are three. A limited number of general admission seats will be sold the night of the game at 1.80 dollars.
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Veterans Memorial Stadium
Los Angeles Rams
Ft. Ord
Harris and Frank Store
Pine Ave
Braves Victory Televised By Local Sports Radio
Local radio listings show Braves game coverage on KPWB and KHJ-TV. Timings vary with 2 pm and 9:10 pm slots noted. Bay Area stations provide play-by-play with Angelés and other announcers.
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Fe Tae Batty
Ype Wults
Argrvoo
San Francisco
KPWB
Oakland
Los Angeles
KDC
Phillies
KBJ
TELEY
Joe Angelés
Khj-Tv
Bee
Braves
Wrestling Results or Other Items Prominent at Event
fragmented OCR text suggests wrestling results or notes from a local meet. reads like a partial listing of matches or participants with names unclear. likely outlines outcomes and notable performances from a 18 year old event, but key details remain unreadable.
Musial Seeks Seventh Willow Title with Confidence
New York report says Stan Musial rates himself an even bet to win his seventh National League batting title. He notes he had flirted with .304 midseason, still trailing Red Schoendienst, and believes his bat can rebound as manager Stan Stanky credits his steady approach and strong form against all pitchers.
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New York
Stan Musial
Bata Arate
Musial
Red Schoeneats
Dich & Cap
Kaie Stanky
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