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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1951

Page

11

The Wrestling Scene and Alumni Apathy Observed

Fred Delano surveys pro wrestling as TV fuels growth, noting big show profits, key promoters like Johnny Doyle and Jules Strongbow, and the heavy pay for top wrestlers. He then laments low UCLA Stanford California alumni turnout at local meetings, warning that waning interest harms athletics and campus life.

UCLA Stanford California USC Jess Hill Pappy Waldorf Chuck Taylor Lafayette Jess Bruins Gallen Bears Indians

San Jose Nine Falls to Fresno in Wild Ninth

Stumbling San Jose drops a 12 to 4 game to Fresno as Ray Herrera homers for Fresno and Hal Buckwalter adds one for San Jose. Visalia beats Bakersfield 5 to 4 with Rocca Cardinale two run shot. Stockton counters with six bunts as pitcher Tony Freitas loses again.

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Cantrell Captures Culver City Midget Auto Feature

Cantrell of Anaheim rose from fifth to win Culver City Stadium midget auto feature clocked in 10 minutes 343 seconds. Allen Heath of Seattle finished second after taking the trophy ash seconds in a three lap finish.

Culver City Billy Cantrell Anaheim Culver City Stadium Allen Heath Seattle

Willett Won't Call Meeting In NCAA Telecast Rift

Los Angeles June 8 NCAA President Willett refused to summon member schools for a special meeting over Pennsylvania’s bid to postpone the football television plan. He and SecretaryTreasurer Wikson ruled Penn in bad standing and noted many members would struggle financially to attend on short notice. The plan had been framed by the full membership at the Dallas convention.

Los Angeles Hugh C. Willett National Collegiate Athletic Association Pennsylvania Willett Ncaa Secrretary Kenneth L. Wikson Big Ten Quakers Francis T. Murray NCAA Penn Association Dallas Texas

Pennsylvanias Expulsion Hoped Over NCAA TV Ban

Penn plans to televise games despite a year long ban and is warned of not in good standing. The NCAA council may move to expel Penn at the next convention. Officials cited antitrust questions and noted possible effects on current tours and future competitions.

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All Marine Track Meet Under Way at Camp Pendleton

The fourth annual two day all Marine track and field championships open at Camp Pendleton with 115 athletes from Quantico Lejeune Camp Lejeune and other bases. 18 event classic awards trophies and medals for top four individuals. no team entries except in four relays.

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AAU Cinderfest At Memorial Coliseum Tonight

Southern California track stars step to the post for the Southern Pacific AAU championship at Memorial Coliseum. USC and LAAC battle for team honors as top sprinters and distance runners from Occidental UCLA and Santa Barbara contest titles and a key javelin showdown looms.

L. A. Coliseum Los Angeles Southern California Memorial Coliseum

Dorish Delivers Sixth Sox Shutout Clinching Lead

Chicago White Sox rookie Dorish starts after bullpen stint and fires a five hitter in a 2 0 win over Washington, part of a six straight shutout stretch and a 44 game AL lead. Richards’ varied pitching usage yields 24th complete game. Yankees edge Cardinals. DiMaggio extends hitting streak. Reds tied for second. Brooklyn posts another one run win.

Y Associated Harry Dorish Chicago White Sox Paul Richards Thurston Gus Niarhos Yankees Dorish Richards Sox Washington Chicago Senators Julio Moreno Joe Haynes Sandy Consuegra New York Yankees St. Louis Comiskey Park Boston Detroit Dom DiMaggio Big Luke Easter Cleveland Philadelphia White Sox Brooklyn Preacher Roe Brooks Tub REDS Cincinnati Reds New York Bubba Church Phils Vern Bickford Pittsburgh Che Boston Tempeshires Am Braye Pano Aches A $D'ilinger Yost.ap Diingerab Pare Bauer Rotenet Ominorert Aory Vernonih Bpintonio Bob Horcott Totaia Butmaty Snoke Rbi Minoso Ren Stewart Busby Dillinger Church Bhigeer Busby Bimoso Kelly Asquel Fox Robinson Carrali Rasquel O Alianfant Barlick Donate

Baseball Standing Coast Leaders American Association

Coast leaders in the American Association standings feature teams such as Milwaukee and Montreal in a tense race. The text lists several clubs like Colima and Baral along with numeric tallies, reflecting early season form and regional standings in this round of play.

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Janiro Seeks Graziano Bout After Charitable Win

Janiro of Youngstown Ohio secured a split decision over Charlie Fusari in Ruppert Stadium New Jersey. Referee Paul Cavalier credited Janiro with five rounds to three for Fusari with two even, ending Janiro's three loss streak as he eyes a big-money match with Rocky Graziano.

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Scruggs Leads in AAU Decathlon

Ote Scruggs of Santa Barbara led the field on the first day of the Southern Pacific Association AAU decathlon championships in Los Angeles. After five events he had 4008 points, ahead of Floyd Simmons of the Los Angeles Athletic Club with 3877 and defending champion Hrayton Norton of Laguna Beach with 3812 points. Other scores at halfway included Bob Craig 3232 John Muir College, Hobt Sieben San Diego State 3203 Henry Ketels Los Angeles City College 3231 Terry Fitzhugh Pasadena 3097 Don Winton Pasadena 2964.

Los Angeles Southern Pacific Association Otey Scruggs Santa Barbara Scruggs Floyd Simmons Los Angeles Athletic Club Hrayton Norton Laguna Beach Bob Craig John Muir College Hobt Sieben San Diego State Henry Ketels Los Angeles City College Terry Fitzhugh Pasadena Don Winton

Diamonds Quit While Ahead in Far West League

The Pittsburg Diamonds led the Far West League by three percent in the standings and withdrew from the league due to poor attendance. Redding defeated Medford 12 to 2 as Pittsburg planned to end their season this week. Pitcher Gordon Tench allowed seven hits in the win.

Ames Press Pittsburg Diamonds Pererhaps Diamonds Redding Medford Fatcher Gordon Tench Pittsburg

Locke Leads Round Robin Golf Tournament Standings

New Rochelle, June 8. Bobby Locke shot a four under par 68 to take the early lead with a plus 16 in the Round Robin Golf Tournament. Roberto di Vicenzo and Chick Harbert stood second with plus 12, while Jim Ferrier held fourth at plus 11 as the field competes in the unique scoring format.

Locke Wykagyl New Rochelle N. Y Lloyd Manarum Niles Ill Chandler Harper Portsmouth Alberto de Vicente Argentina Bobby Locke South Africa Americas U. S England Houraoras Teast Roberto di Vicenzo Chick Harbert Northville Mich Jim Ferrier San Francisco

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