Bragan hypes Hollywood Angels ahead of Wrigley clash
Bobby Bragan lauds his fictional Think team as the greatest minor league lineup, praising Smith at shortstop and praising Walls and Queen among others. He predicts the Los Angeles Angels will win the Pacific Coast League, even as fans await a showdown with the Hollywood club same weekend at Wrigley Field.
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Sports on Radio Television Highlighted Schedule
Radio and TV listings note cinema ace Renee RRKD and Hen Maerettions on KMPC at 6 30 pm. Tee Angelea and RWB on wre rsome for Lenges Baseball KA2 at 10 30 pm. Pelizynod vs Lee Aneriee KF (9) and Bucenes Mall of Pame KA BC (7) appear in schedules.
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Stan Musial Leads NL Slugging In Early Season Surge
New York AP reports Stan Musial, 33, of the St. Louis Cardinals, holds the NL single season slugging lead with a .785 mark. He has 19 home runs, 13 doubles, 3 triples in 74 hits over 191 at bats, totaling 150 total bases in 191 times at bat. Babe Ruth lifetime slugging record stands at .690.
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All-City Net Finals Today at Recreation Park
All-City Tennis finals set with singles and doubles today. McLean unseeded wins three set thriller over Abrams and Chamberlain. Waggoner upsets Mack St. John. Doubles champs to be decided with Seltzer Chamberlain facing Moran/Jordan in late matches.
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Vaughn Defeats Mays for Non-Title Boxing Win at Olympic
Willie Vaughn controlled Rainey Mays from the start delivering a unanimous 10 round non-title decision at Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles. Mays suffered his first defeat after a 12 fight winning streak, while Vaughn improved to 161% in the bout.
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Musial and Robinson Battle for 1954 NL Batting Crown
New York AP reports Stan Musial of the Cardinals and Jackie Robinson of the Dodgers are contending for the 1954 NL batting title. Musial leads with a SET record pace, while Robinson closes in at .363. Jablonski, Avila, and Rosen chase in the era’s race, with injuries affecting the leaders.
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Brooklyn
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Don Mueller
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All-Star Mat Show Billed at Municipal Auditorium
The Long Beach Wrestling Club stages an all-star card an International night at the Municipal Auditorium. In the main event Canadian Bobo Brazil vs Joe Pazendak in a one-hour match. Szabo meets Lord Bleays in the semi main. Zapada vs Brother Frank in the special event. Roy vs Pesquale in the 8 30 opener.
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Bobo
Brazil
Joe Pazendak
Sandor Szabo
Hummingbird
Lord Bleays
Juan Zapada
Frank Dares
Kid Baseball Saturday Feature
A fragment notes a Saturday baseball event or feature in Grant Wa. The readable words mention a sports item with possible teams or locations but lack clear names or outcomes. The lingering text suggests a local game update or column style brief from a regional paper.
Hogan Called Hurricane Hector Yet Hard Luck Hogan
Australian runner Hector Hogan, best known as Hurricane Hector, arrived in the county and faces a string of injuries after quick starts in the California Relays and Pacific AAU Championships. He hopes to be ready for the Vancouver British Empire Games and may compete at St Louis if invited. Socially, his easygoing nature has won many American friends.
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Open Golf Trials Highlight Deep Field for U S Open
New York report outlines a slate of sub par rounds in national qualifiers as Bantam Ben Hogan prepares to defend the U S Open in Springfield New Jersey June 17 to 19. Bob Duden led Cincinnati trials with 65 66 131 amid 105 pros and 24 amateurs across 32 centers.
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Jerry Barber
Smiley Quick
Dave Douglas
Philadelphia
Earl Stewart
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Art Aragon’s boxing racket debate stirs LA and NYC
The article recalls Art Aragon’s public clash with boxing officials over alleged racketeering and “unsavory” elements in prize fighting. It notes scolding from the commission, calls to expose information, and reactions from Los Angeles and New York press amid a widening scandal.
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Boxing notes on ringside scene and comebacks
Boxing note highlights suggest corruption concerns in the sport while spotlighting upcoming bouts. Andy Escobar faces Texan Johnny McCray in Hollywood with McCray’s manager Jackie McCoy known for securing winnable fights. Keeny Teran seeks comeback in San José against Johnny Ortega amid licensing scrutiny.
Dodgers Firing on All Cylinders In 10th Straight Win
Campanella’s return sparks Brooklyn as Dodgers push pennant race toward a runaway. They ride a 10 game streak after key wins, overcoming late May slumps and a tense 12 inning duel with St. Louis. Giants, Braves, and Brewers linger in chase as Milwaukee falls four back.
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Giants
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Red Schoendienst
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Stan Musial
Ray Jablanski
Roe
Jim Hughes
Bill Sarni
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Braves
Viking Stars honored at spring banquet with MVPs and awards
Long Beach City College baseball rider Jie Johnson named most valuable player as the Viking Stars dominated the state junior college championship. Other awards went to Bob Selsor outstanding hitter Jerry Mitchell most valuable basketball player Harry Nelson top trackman Bob Humphries and top field man Charles Course and Paul Paulsen in tennis and golf categories.
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Long Beach City College
Viking
Bob Selsor
Jerry Mitchell
Harry Nelson
Bob Humphries
Charles Course
Paul Paulsen
Tara Bailey
Phil Baker
Bill Bayne
Don Bioss
Duane Brown
Don Dedtars
Roger Hus
Alan Johnson
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Jo Lae
Chuck Lehnkuht
Bob Merk
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Fay Aamirez
Bod Beleot
Bill Swanner
Ed Lanier
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Bob Cook
Fishin Facts from Sportnaking Boats and Halibut
Fragmentary notes describe halibut fishing aboard sportnaking boats with harvests and methods. Mentions Mond Kel Halibul and names Dan walt Mrcellaneoue in unclear context. Readable parts emphasize fishing terms and overall activity rather than a complete report.
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Newhouser Says Arm Pain Forces Comeback on Borrowed Time
Newhouser, 33, in his comeback with the Indians after 15 Tigers seasons, admits the recovery is on borrowed time. He has pitched with relief for Cleveland this season, noting arm pain has not yet stopped him but could flare up any day. He denies finances drove the move, saying he wanted one more majors stint and trained in Florida before spring training.
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