Franks Wesson Goes From Trojan Hype to Horse Lore
Frank T. Blair recounts Al Wesson’s shift from Trojan publicity to Hollywood Park race coverage. Wesson now discusses turf topics on KNX radio, interviews trainers and jockeys, and forecasts the Inglewood Handicap featuring Moonrush and Citation. The piece notes other sports figures, a new Lynwood boosters club, and various baseball and golf tidbits from 1933 era.
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Wie Mayer
Olympic Preview Under Way as AAU Stars Parade Talents
In Berkeley the National AAU track and field championships begin with junior and senior finals. Notable entrants include 39-year-old Dave Albritten of Dayton AC and 17-year-old Bernie Allard from Fresno. The meet features international competitors and top U.S. athletes aiming for Olympic berth, with events starting at 1 p.m. and finals opening at 2:50 p.m.
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London
Herb McKenley
Jamaica
George Rhoden
Cuba
Rafael Fortin
Angel Garcia
Charles Capozzoli
Joe la Pierre
Georgetown University
Tom Rogers
Camp Fendleton
Calif. Marines
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Capazzoli
Chavez Fights Bolanos In Hollywood Ring Show
Hollywood June 22. San Jose lightweight Eddie Chavez meets Enrique Bolanos in a 12 round bout on tonight's Hollywood Legion show. Chavez, a little known fighter from Northern California, faces one of the division's best trial horses and holds a two to one edge in their ongoing feud after winning the Fresno renewal two months ago.
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San Jose
Enrique Bolanos
Hollywood Legion
California
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Chavez Ballyhoo
Los Angeles
Fresno
Berg Suggs Face Amateurs in Semis
Whitemarsh Pa June 22 UP two amateur golfers both winning challenged two top women pros in the semifinal of the Women's Western Open at Whitemarsh Valley CC Arauiavla Tindeau Pecatur was pitted against Pro Patty Berg and Pat O Sullivan of Conn was matched with Louise Suggs. The Winds girls beat pros Helen Dettweiler Betsy Rawls, and O Sullivan defeated Rawls while Louise Suggs and Patty Berg dominated their amateur foes Beverly Hanson and Mrs Mark Porter. Berg and Suggs, seasoned in major events, seek their fourth Western title as Patty rides high after a Weathervane victory worth 5000.
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Business Today
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Arauiavla Tindeau Pecatur
Betsy Rawls
Little Louise
Carrollton
Beverly Hanson
Patty
Minneapolis
Mark Porter
Marjorie
Mike O'Sullivan
Louise
Mara
Twinks Take Over Third Place In Pacific Coast League
The Pacific Coast League standings shifted as Hollywood overtook third place after a homerfest night. Seattle’s Rainiers dropped back while San Francisco Seals and San Diego Padres won, Oakland fell to fourth with Rowell’s ninth inning homer delivering a 4 3 win over the team. Crosstown matchups and pitching pairings highlight tonight’s bill.
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Seattle Rainiers
Hollywood Stars
San Francisco
Seals
Rainiers
Hollywood
Portland
Beavers
SACS
Sacramento
Los Angeles Angels
Warren Hacker
Oakland
Joe Rowell
San Diego
Dario Lodigiani
Jim Brideweser
Homme
Lou Stringer
George Schmees
Leo Thomas
Rowell
Earl Rapp
Crosstown
Los Angeles
Bob Spicer
Sehastock
Chet Johnson
Earl Harrist
Lyman Linde
al Olsen
Seattle
al Benston
Pophiane
Ayn Halls
Casters Vie Here Sunday All-Western Surf Casting Meet
Pacific Coast casters arrive for the 76th All-Western Surf Casting Tournament to be held Sunday at a special area on Second St between Naples and the Seal Beach power plant. Last year set one world and eight tourney marks. three classes contest juniors women and fishermen. Sponsored by the Surf Fishing Club of Southern California and Long Beach Junior Chamber of Commerce.
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Fights Last Night By the Asavelotes 2- HANSAS CITY
Fights last night feature Rex Layne 197 and Tawit Tom 178 in a chaotic program across venues including New Orleans and Minneapolis. Names such as Del Flanagan and Rocky Jones appear among fighters with listed weights and hometowns, suggesting a packed card with various matchups and outcomes.
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Rex Layne
Tawittom
Uta
Aygaet Hfeary Hat
New Orleans
Minneapoll
Tommy Campbell
Rock Biegihy
Terry Moore
Balti Memagen
Rocky Jones
Chere Far Stan
Fed ’Calaman
Philadelia
Change of scenery boosts collapsing rosters in major leagues
In a flurry of trades and stellar showings, Rogovin, Cain, Chapman, Brown and Johnson spark new life for teams across Detroit Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland Washington and Brooklyn. Rogovin fires four hits over six innings at Yankee Stadium as White Sox split a road series. Chapman drives in three and steals home for the Indians at Fenway. Brown belts a grand slam for the Phillies. Johnson grips a six hitter for the Senators.
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Veeck Seeks Browns Ownership in St Louis Bid
Bill Veeck held that he could buy minority stock to take control of the St Louis Browns and keep the club in the city. He vowed the Browns would be built into a winner to draw large crowds, comparing the transfer risk to the likelihood of moving the Yankees. The deal hinges on purchasing a small minority stake.
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Western Amateurs in Third Round Shakeup at South Bend
In South Bend on June 22 a surprise Western Amateur round reshapes the field. Medalist Frank Stranahan of Toledo Jim McHale of Philadelphia and Bill Campbell of Huntington W V are set for a Walker Cup tilt as top contenders stumble. Charles Coe Oklahoma City, the defending Western Amateur champion, is absent after losing to Bob Gardner Los Angeles 1 up on the last hole.
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