Stars Out To Widen Lead Against Pads
Hollywood Stars defend Pacific Coast League lead tonight at Gilmore Field opening a seven game set with San Diego. Star pitcher Lloyd Hittle opposed by Bob Kerrigan as Seattle and Los Angeles pursue late season surges in divisional battles.
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Gilmore Field
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Seattle
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Bob Kerrigan
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Los Angeles
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Steve Nagy
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al Gettel
Bill Sweeney
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Portland
Angels
Red Adams
Beavers
Sacramento
San Francisco
Fangie
Bay City
Miller’s Grand Slam Homer Powers Beckley Victory
Beckley Braves defeated the 7-Upers 6-4 in Little League at 23rd and Nimeno as Fred Miller hit his second grand slam of the season. Team line score notes four runs, six hits, and one error.
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Beckley
Fred Miller
Beckley Braves
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Desert Racing Permit Denied in Palm Springs Plan
The California Horse Racing Board denied Desert Turf Club’s request for quarter horse racing at a Palm Springs track. John Beverly alerted the HBPA that thoroughbreds will race only at fairs where quarter horse racing is allowed. Santa Anita’s 1953-54 program was approved with a $3,000,000 purse plan and a 4-3-2.8% formula. Del Mar, Bay Meadows, Hollywood Park, Tanforan, and Golden Gate dates were also approved for 1954 racing seasons.
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Fights Last Night Reported by Associated Press
The Associated Press details Brooklyn boxing results with Tony Fiore winning earlier in the night. Bobby Jarvia faces Rocky Civile in a featured bout as a court order influences the Brooklyn arena.
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Joey Wieth
Ricale Brookly
Bobby Jarvia
Batting Races Paced by Robinson, Goodman
Jackie Robinson and Billy Goodman, both former batting champions, paced the major leagues by one point. Robinson leads the National League with a .342 average, Red Schoendienst close at .341, while Goodman tops the American League at .327. Ed Lopat leads AL pitchers with eight wins, Lew Burdette heads NL relief at 7-0, and Ed Matthews tops NL home runs with 16.
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Billy Goodman
Robinson
Brooklyn Dodgers
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Goodman
Mickey Vernon
Washington Senators
Brooklyn
Roy Campanella
Philadelphia
Gus Zernial
Mickey Mantle
Ed Lopat
Yankees
Lew Burdette
Milwaukee
Jalopy Safety Keeps California Races Low in Injuries
The California Jalopy Association touts a six year record with only one death and few injuries due to strict safety rules like mandatory roll bars and shoulder straps. Upcoming Huntington Beach Legion Stadium event features 7 pm qualifying and racing at $30, with proceeds donated to child welfare. notable drivers include Fred Russell Leo Breithaupt Mario Ramos Ed Van Evk Scotty Cain Bob Rossi and Bob Clegg.
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Huntington Beach
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Scotty Cain
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