Seaman Scribe Promises Rocky Overhaul Olson Two Mile
UCLA sophomore Bobby Seaman challenges Wes Santee for a sub four minute mile at the Coliseum meet, after clocking 4.0146 in a high profile race. Santee leads the field as Seaman, aided by Compton athletes and FBI-linked figures, bids to break the barrier in a tense two mile setup.
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Seaman
Rocky
Olson
Bobby Seaman
Ucla
Wes Santee
Kansas
United States
Kansas U
Wao
Compton
Ramssar
Santee
Fred Dwyer
Uncle Sam
Army Force Wes
Bob Seaman
Fort MacArthur
AP Fhote
RTA
Hawks Nab 4th Straight Two-Mile Record
Long Beach Whitehawks edged the Anaheim Elks 4-3 at Park Ave Field to extend their streak to four wins in 1985. Stan White doubled as Lucky Hamiston and Bil Hull drove in runs in the fourth. Larry Silvas delivered the deciding RBI in the eighth. Paul Kapeller homered for Anaheim as the Elks rallied in the ninth.
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Long Beach Whitehawks
Anaheim Elks
Park Ave. Field
Hawks
Stan White
Lucky Hamiston
Bil Hull
Larry Silvas
Celo Goyette
Elks
Paul Kapeller
Minors’ Baseball Faces Decline Amid Weather and TV Hurdles
An analysis notes a long term drop in minor league participation from 49 leagues in 1949 to 35 leagues this season with 266 clubs, while major league attendance grows slowly. Experts cite weather and television as the main causes, but optimism appears in plans to revitalize by cultivating Little Leagues as feeders to the majors.
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Phim
Yvho
Hyures
Bob Seaching
Los Angeles Angel
American Legion
Legion
Busetwill
Frigid Juan de Fuca Straits Defeat Lumberjack Coed
In Victoria B C UP the Strait of Juan de Fuca defeated two long distance swimmers Bert Thomas from Tacoma and Pat Russell from Vancouver coed. Thomas swam 18.3 miles from Victoria to Port Angeles in 10 hours 22 minutes before being pulled from the water six miles shy of the finish. Russell swam seven hours 14 minutes toward Port Angeles before fatigue and cold ended her bid. Water was 48 degrees at start. Thomas expected 12 hour crossing. winds slowed him to under a mile an hour late. The contest carried a $1000 prize for the first to complete the swim with Miss Russell earning $50 plus potential $2000 for finishing. A Vancouver shipping company backed both entries.
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Autrun Dwyer
Taadle Santee
FBI
Horace Ashenfelter
New York
Robert
Helsinki
Finland
Jansback
Ashenfelter
Herschel
Ardasa
Santee
J. W. Mash
Oklahoma
A.M. Worls-Llap
Arase Herb Melxenles
Wes
Jim Tertill
Sana Se
Caliti
Victoria
B. C
Strait
Juan Dele Fuca
Bert Thomas
Tacoma
Wash
Port Angeles
Vancouver
Coed
Pat Russel
Straits
Thomas
Oss Russell
Straits Channel
Russell
Suis
Detroit Seeks Second Baseman Sparks Trade Talk
Muddy Ruel eyes a hidden solution as Detroit touts Harry Malmberg, the Tigers’ new hitting sensation, amid a surge that includes an 11 game hitting streak and an .835 average. Malmberg from Fairfield Alabama helped Detroit beat Baltimore 7-2 with three crucial hits.
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United Press
Muddy Ruel
Detroit
Harry
the Cat) Maimberg
Tigers
Tha Manhle
Sleininw
Sports on Radio and TV Listings Mixed With Baseball Highlights
Television and radio listings cover Yankees vs. White Sox, Dodgers vs. Giants, and Braves over several stations. Notable game moments include Wilmer Shantz’s sixth inning sacrifice fly for Kansas City, and Bobby Shantz’s seventh inning homer ending a losing streak. Also noted are baseball scores, manager comments, and a mixed array of regional program schedules.
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Wilmer Shantz
Kansas City
Boston Red Sox
Wilmer
Bobby
Wry York
Saddie
Athletics
Paddy Young
Johnny Sain
Red Sox
Billy Ue
Norm Zautchin
Generen
Shanta
Terry Wacker
Young
Cardinals
McNeece
Dodgers
Gil Hodges
Stan Musial
Eddie Miksis
Bob Speake
Gene Baker
Bob Rush
Cubs
Giants
Rush
Don Mueller
Bill Bruton
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
Lew Burdette
Phils
Roy Smakey
Bruton
Harding Peterson
Pirates
The
Redlegs
Angels Rally To Beat Solons 3 2 At Wrigley Field
Angels rebound with 3 2 win over Sacramento as Dave Hillman earns the mound victory in relief of Hy Cohen. Steve Biko provides a 2 run homer and Gene Mauch with Ma Rice deliver the decisive sixth inning with back to back doubles. Richie Myers goes deep for Sacramento. San Diego, Seattle and Oakland results noted in the roundup.
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Los Angeles
Angele
Dave Hillman
Sacramento
Wrigley Field
Hillman
Chicano Cubs
Hy Cohen
Solons
Steve Biko
Josh Tourmaster
Gene Mauch
Ma) Rice
Richie Myers
Angels
San Diego Padres
Dick Sisler
Rons
West Oakland
Seattle
San Francisco
Seals
Oakland
Acorns
Portland
Heallywood
Prire
Bob Elliott
Tmnire
Anske
Milt Smith
Cal McLish
San Diego
John Oldham
Bob Dipietro
Dio
Bolnow
Stars By Dimes Dresk Pitching And Drafts
Friday's notes describe a baseball game where the Stars defeated New York and drove in ten runs. The report mentions Dresk's pitching and a standout performance by a player named Inder in Friday’s league action.
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Dtarmbrrina
Twain Ox
York
Chlanna
Sports Calendar Toned Report From Riverside Stadium
Fragmentary sports calendar notes events and venues including Gardena Stadium Wrigley Field and Racrestion Park with scattered team names and locations. Details are incomplete and several proper nouns appear garbled but indicate multiple venues and dates for upcoming games.
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Terion Sisdium
Arosa
Blanchnard-Valentinus
Rao
Bulle Herky — Olympis Agatarture
Redeye
Gardena Stadium
Sontav
Tinvehotl
Wrigley Field
Lon Angeles
Sncrumenlie
Eaton Cerone
Etylum
Oh Garden
Blanium
Boll 2-An
Garry Cay
Anale
Racrestion Park
Seals Give 'The Whip' Last Chance for Blackwell
In San Francisco, Ewell Blackwell aka The Whip, on a final chance with the Seals, shows a weak arm and relies on fieldcraft as Seattle batsmen threaten. His 1-1 record and 18 innings yield nine earned runs, with scouts doubting any breakthrough without more speed and a better curve.
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Hal Woon
San Francisco
Ewell
Blackwell
San Francisco Seals
Seattle
Seals
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