Opportunity Knocks for Judge Delano in Beauty Contest
Delano writes of his surprise selection as one of six judges for a Long Beach beauty parade at Villa Riviera. He boasts a quirky predicting past and jokes about the role, noting the event crowns a winning filly and her court for next month’s Long Beach Figure Show.
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McHugh Promotes National AAU Swim Meet in Los Angeles
Jimmy McHugh focuses attention on the upcoming National AAU swimming and diving championships opening in Los Angeles August 17. The three day event will showcase seven former Olympic champions led by Bill Smith Jeremy Adams Allen Stack Joe Verdeur and Bruce Hargood and is expected to boost Southland swimming while McHugh underwrites charity if the meet loses money.
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Rams Loaded With Veterans Seek Youth For 1940s Rams
Los Angeles Rams training previews show a veteran heavy roster with few halfbacks and a push to bring in youth. Coach Clark Shaughnessy signed 13 rookie backs, ages 21 to 26, aiming to add speed to complement four veterans and end Wille Steele from San Diego State as a standout rookie. The team eyes a faster tempo and a shot at a championship since Stanford days.
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Gonzales Seixas Set For Philadelphia Net Final
In Philadelphia, Victor Seixas rallied past Sam Match in the Pennsylvania state men’s tournament semi finals, winning 3-6 6-3 7-5 1-6 6-3. Gonzales meets Seixas tomorrow for the men’s singles title while doubles pairings and women’s titles are also decided in this day’s action.
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Oliver and Hippensteil Reach Eastern Net Finals
Two Air Force officers Charley Oliver of Perth Amboy New Jersey and Robin Hippensteil of San Bernardino California advance to the finals of the Middle Atlantic Tennis Championship at Kenwood Country Club. Oliver, a West Point lieutenant and former Eastern Inter-Collegiate champion, won the singles title last week. Hippensteil wins his semifinal to join Oliver for the title tilt.
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Cardinals Rally Tops Dodgers 5 4 in Ninth Inning
The St Louis Cardinals rallied with two ninth inning runs to beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 5 to 4. Marty Marion drove in the tying run and Joe Garagiola delivered the game winner as Ted Wilks held off the Dodgers in relief. The win trims the Dodgers lead to a half game in the pennant race.
West's Oldest Regatta at Marine Stadium Next Week
The 1949 Southern California outboard championships on Marine Stadium will headline West Coast regattas next Sunday with an estimated 75 boats across eight classes. Hydros plus a nine-boat all feminine M-hydroplane race feature three female pilots Genetta Schuyler Betty Wilder and Edds Morp Holkyweed. The 25th annual SC regatta runs Aug 1–7 at Newport Bay with larger sailing yachts and power classes racing through the week hosted by five Newport Harbor clubs Balboa, Newport, and others.
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Broadmoor Golf Attracts 200 Players for Tournament
More than 200 golfers are set to compete in the Broadmoor Men's Invitational in Colorado Springs. The event begins with qualifying rounds, leading to a 36 hole championship final next Sunday. Charles Coe, who won the title the past two years, will not defend due to medical rest requirements.
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War Slave Wins Longacres Race at Seattle Meet
War Slave captured the Longacres race in Seattle on July 23, finishing ahead of Hess Bay and Silver Fire. The event marked a standout performance for War Slave, hailed as the day’s third winner in the hockey events and sports slate.
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Sun Bahram Dominates Saranac Handicap at Jamaica
Sun Bahram won the Saranac Handicap at Jamaica Race Course after Shackleton balked at the gate. A boisterous crowd protested as Eddie Arcaro charged from the back to overtake the field and defeat Mrs Alfred Roberts' entry.
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Wyatt Brings Navy Title Back After Triumph
Lt Elston Wyatt of Berkeley California defeated Lt Kendall K Jones in straight sets to win the all Navy Tennis Tournament final and avenge last year’s loss. The West Coast duo Wyatt and Jones also won the doubles crown over Lt Gordon Hodgson and Ensign James Belt of a Pacific Fleet team. Navy later named a 12 man squad for the Army and Air Force Leech Trophy matches set for Washington.
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Bogley Tops Tennis Field at Kalama College
Kalama Kalamazoo Mich July 23 Gil Boaley national junior tennis champion from Chevy Chase Md tops a record field of 167 entries in the Western Junior and Boys Tennis tournament at Kalama College Stone Court Sunplay runs all week with finals next Saturday National events follow the next week Aug 1 on the game courts Top seed expected to dominate the tournament
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Barney Ross Reunites With Former Wife in Del Mar
DEL MAR July 23 Barney Ross former world champion fighter says he and his wife will remain in Del Mar for a week then return to New York. He plans a Jewish faith ceremony in San Diego and continues his advertising career in New York City.
Fence Busters Shine As Stephens and Lemon Lead Home Run Parade
Stephens and Lemon power into the AL home run lead with multi homer weeks for the Red Sox and Indians. Lemon drives in a Cleveland 4 0 win over the Yankees while Mapes and Graham contribute steady defense and two home runs push season totals higher.
Tribe Gains on Yanks Again
The Cleveland Indians closed to within 4 1/4 games of the pace-setting New York Yankees after beating the Washington Senators 6-3. Art Houtteman outpitched rookie Duane Pillette in Detroit, as the Tigers scored all their runs in the first inning on a double by Pat Mullin and a two-base hit by George Kell. Willard Williams led Boston's 18-hit attack against the St Louis Browns with three three-hit games, matching Vern Stephens for the league lead in home runs with 24 and driving in three to tie for the RBI lead at 97.
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Night Tennis Meet Opens Second Annual Tournament
The second annual Municipal Night Tennis Tournament opens tomorrow night at Recreation Park. Four lighted courts host matches through July 30. Top seed is Ted Foster of Torrance, followed by Jack Simpson of Los Angeles, Al Bray and Dan Walker in men's singles, with Jane Little and Elaine Donnelly among women’s seeds.
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West Side Eight Wins 75th National Amateur Regatta
Buffalo Crew's West Siders dominate the eight with a 6 44.2 mile time and coxswain lead. Bobby Williams of Leander Boat Club wins senior single sculls in 7 38.4. Buffalo tallies 54 points for Julius Barnes trophy. Vesper Boat Club takes 46, Fairmount Rowing Association 35.
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Prep All-Star Grid Game Set for Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi Tex July 24 a national high school all star football game is announced to be played here Mose Simmer former St Mary's San Antonio coach and Wigman Wilsemen Oklahoma City football chairman promote the game. Teams to be selected from a nine man national all star squad after the 1948 season.
Dapper Dan Purse Elevates Sam Snead in Money List
The Dapper Dan Golf Tournament prize money pushed Sam Snead into the lead as the nation’s top golf money winner. The report notes Snead’s total rose to about $20,000 while others trailed, including Mangrum and Ryder Cup players, with scores cited from the event.
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