Make or Break Series Kicks Off for Angels at Wrigley Field
The seven game Chicago to Seattle make or break set opens tonight with the Angels facing the Rainiers at Wrigley Field. Manager Stan Hack hopes for a strong showing as Los Angeles seeks to close the gap on Seattle amid key questions about lefty depth and home run power.
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Midget Races Turn-Taking Leads to Weekly Rivalries
As the fifth week of midget auto racing unfolds at Veterans Memorial Stadium, drivers struggle for consistency. Don Cameron Skee Redican and Jack Jordan each have a first and a third, Hal Minyard the other weekly winner. Prominent contenders Moorhouse Beamer Clemons Kelley Garrett Wood have chased victory as Friday night’s 40-lap 10-mile main event, a 20-lap semimain, four six-lappers and a three-lap sprint for top qualifiers, promise another crowded field. Jordan has claimed the sprint two weeks running, the only clear streak amid sporadic finishes this summer.
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Matthews Choice Over Fred Beshore Tonight
In Portland Oregon Harry Kid Matthews will meet Freddie Beshore of Los Angeles in an 11 round bout. Matthews weighs about 180 while Beshore hovers near 195. Their past encounters include a 7 round knockout by Matthews in Milwaukee in 1952 and a draw after a May 12 clash here. Beshore’s camp failed to secure a no draw clause. Portland Boxing Commission deemed it illegal. Matthews’ side projects a victory amid favored odds.
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Thompson Named Captain of Wilson High 1954 Baseball Team
Outfielder Bob Thompson was named captain of Wilson High School’s 1954 baseball team at the Bruin baseball dinner hosted by Coach Cliff Meyer. Third baseman Jerry Lalley was chosen captain of the infield. Both players will be seniors.
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Hogan's Greatness Laid to Concentration Planning
AP report profiles Ben Hogan as the greatest golfer of his era due to 3D thinking and immaculate preparation. Quotes from Lawson Little Gene Sarazen Bobby Locke and Fred Corcoran praise Hogan's concentration and mental notes, likening him to Bobby Jones and predicting continued success.
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European Boxers Seek Gloves Win at Chicago Stadium
A 10 man European boxing squad seeks first victory since 1939 against a tough Chicago team in the 16th International Golden Gloves at Chicago Stadium. The 1939 meet was Europe’s only triumph in 15 matches, while 1940 and 1948 ended tied. Chicago toured abroad last year, beating Ireland and drawing with France Germany and Italy.
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Incal pin grom's officers to be sworn at Wilton Hotel
Long Beach Bowling Association figures foretoward Aug 3 inauguration at the Wilton Hotel. Fred Mille to lead ceremonies with state pin association dignitaries and a banquet. Results from recent mixed and men events include Jackson 227 high, Swanger 252 in mixed, and Carriuh 214 in honor rolls.
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Minor League Scores and Results Across Circuits
Fragmented results across several leagues including International and Texas Leagues. Highlights show Montreal, Buffalo, Toronto, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Columbus, Kansas City, Chattanotgh, Birmingham, Memphis, Fort Worth, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Reading, Wilkes-Barre, and Savannah among others with varying win totals and scores.
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The station lists noon events and race results from Clifton and Hollypark, with multiple telecast slots across channels. It mentions Stars vs Solons, Farmers vs Angeléa, and Golden Gloves hosting KEGASTY, outlining a busy boxing and sports night on various stations.
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Boxing results from last night across cities
Fights last night by Associated Press list multiple bouts with technical knockouts and decisions. Gil Turner defeated an opponent in Philadelphia. Armand Lavglé scored a technical knockout in Brooklyn. Ralph Dupas stopped Harold Jones in New Orleans. Larry Majin registered a technical knockout in Florida. Leonard Siurraw scored a technical knockout in San Francisco.
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