Compton Stars Set For Tonight's Invitational
Four of the nation’s top track and field athletes prepare for the Compton Invitational. USC’s Jim Lea readies for a deep 440 field with J W Mashburn George Rhoden Thane Baker Wes Santee and coach Bil Easton discusses the meet. Horace Ashenfelter works toward a two mile duel with Fred Wilt. Don Laz clears 15 feet in pole vault as Long Beach’s Bob Richards eyes a vault clash.
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Compton Invitational may host US record chase in mile
Wes Santee of Kansas University eyes a sub four minute mile at the 15th Compton Invitational at Ramsaur Stadium. A six-contest field includes international coach Ingvar Ericsson and Olympic speed merchants. Tonight’s events start at 6:30 with javelin prelims and conclude with a potential world mile record attempt around 9 pm.
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In This Corner Dick Zehms at Compton Invitational
A lively account previews the 15th annual Invitational track meet with FBI figures in a lighthearted chase between Horace Ashenfelder and Fred Wilt. It highlights notable athletes Rob Richards Mal Whitfield Jack Davis Panny O'Brien and Wes Santos, plus a playful golf subplot and a PCL All-Star selection plan.
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Carter Eyes Demarco Title Shot in Boston Bout
Ex-lightweight champ Jimmy Carter, who KO'd Charley Riley in St Louis, eyed a potential welterweight clash with Tony DeMarco in Boston on June 28. The offer was under active consideration today.
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Bell Lands Pro Move in Split Substitution Fight
CHICAGO Aug 13 The complete set of collegiate rules with limited substitution will be enforced for the AU Star football game at Soldier Field. Eds win J. Anderson president of the Detroit Lions announced the decision reached after 24 hours of talks among the NFL Lions and Chicago Tribune. Commissioner Bert Bell praised Detroit Lions and Buddy Parker for choosing college rules, while Parker said Bobby Layne would see limited action under single platoon and Doak Walker would be key tailback with possible wing formation.
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Argentinian 4-1 Tonight at Madison Square Garden
Argentinian middleweight Eduardo Lausse, 37th straight win possible, faces Boston’s Joey Rindone in a 10 rounder. Lausse, 26, has 39 knockouts in 55 fights and a career mark of 48-5-2, while Rindone, 28, sits at 83-12-4 with 14 KOs.
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Robinson Ashamed After Dodgers Braves Game
Jackie Robinson said he was ashamed of his actions in Wednesdays Dodgers Braves game and asked fans not to see players as typical. He tossed his bat toward the Dodger dugout, striking two box seat customers and an usher, and apologized to Milit ant Mrs Wellasky who were hit, noting they were kind and fans who understood tempers flare in baseball.
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Outright Burlesque Ban Ends Women Wrestlers in New Jersey
New Jersey athletic commissioner Joseph W. Walker announced a permanent ban on women wrestlers in the state targeting what he called outright burlesque. Provisions prohibit any female participants, ban extra curricular antics, and require all action stay within the ring with no hidden weapons or unsafe theatrics.
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City Links Semis on Top Saturday
The 30th annual Long Beach City Men's Championships semifinals feature Daly's Delher Walker versus Mike Fitzpatrick of Ha senda CC and Lakewood's Craig Olson against Wilson High's Bob Lewis at Municipal links. A mayor’s flight joins each twosome for a 9:19 start on the 6300 yard par 72 course.
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Du Rocher Rates Thomas Worth Four Kiners
Leo Durocher told Managers Weekly Luncheon Thomas is worth four Ralph Kiners, says Kiner can hit but cannot field. He praises Robinson, notes Yankees’ defense and offense, and criticizes Rickey for selling Kinor. Durocher discusses NL vs Yankees performance and Robinson’s impact on baserunning.
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District Legion Baseball Results Reported
District Legion baseball results show teams Watertier, Zuver, Crowe, Deexe, and Lacy competing in a 12 to 18 district match. Players Herrick, Palk, Manin, and Colantueno are noted in scoring and fielding roles across the event held at Lynwood.
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Boxer Denies Fix in Bobby Jones Bribe Case
New York police arrest on a charge of offer a $15,000 bribe to Bobby Jones to throw his June 11 bout with Joey Giardello. District Attorney Frank Hogan said an investigation is under way with Corum and Christenberry noting the claimed bribe attempts. Jones denied knowledge of any payoff, while promoter Melnick and the International Boxing Club reported the incident to authorities.
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Debut Poor for Parolee in Superior Game
Debutant Bily Joe Moore, paroled from Oklahoma prison, faced Grand Forks in Superior in his first professional appearance. He walked twice, was safe on an error, and struck out four times in a 12-3 loss. Moore, a 24 year old Negro star with a prison record, had 77 homers in 125 games and drew NY scouts who helped arrange his discharge and projected AAA potential next year.
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Giants rely on rest or hustle for slump cures
A recap of how Hank Thompson and Willie Mays boosted their form after slumps. Thompson returned from a knee injury to hit three homers in St Louis, lifting his average 25 points to .262. Mays pursues a 10 game streak with 23 hits, 12 doubles or better, and 8 homers, as Giants beat the Cardinals 13-8 and trail Chicago leaders.
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Rams Lose Tackle to School Post
Los Angeles Rams suffer the loss of first string tackle Tom Dahms who will quit football this fall to become an assistant coach at San Diego High School. Dahms leaves the roster with Charley Foogood as the only veteran tackle remaining.
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Seals in financial trouble and Del Mar expansion
Seals face financial strain as they miss profits while Del Mar announces a $1,000,000 construction plan to draw big money into the Los Angeles area racing scene. The piece also notes upcoming track events, a potential four minute mile attempt by Santee, and questions about which weekend event will draw the most fans in 1954 on the west coast.
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