The Little Things of Life and Track News
A historical column blends humor and sport updates. It covers javelin gift controversy involving Bud Held and Don Pain, Canada Cup plans in Wentworth, England, a prospective Olympic track camp in Los Angeles, Eddie Joost’s Seals assembly, and baseball notes on one run games and shutouts across the PCL with team standings hints.
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Franklin
Bud
California
Don Pain
International Amateur Athletic Federation
London
Hela's
IAAF
Pain
TAAF
Held
Board of Trade
Treasury
Palin
IAAP
England
Amateur Athletic Association
Heid
Hum
Wentworth
U. 3
Ed Furgol
Chick Harbert
Uncle Sai
Ben Hogan
Sam Snead
Nancy
Atlantis
Cornelius Warmerdim
Eportigz
Los Angeles
Melbourne
Ths
Orenshaiy
Vancouver
Lefty O'Doulin
O'Dowl
Mounties
Gisses
Ledger
Seattle
Hollywood
San Diego
Sacramento
Portland
Hawks in 4 0 Win at Park Ave Field
Leroy Zimmerman won his own game for the Nilehawks Friday night. His double driving in Lucky Hamiston in the fifth gave the Hawks a 1-0 lead at Park Ave Field. Jacek Randall shut Monterey Park down, and the Hawks added three more in the seventh for a 4-0 victory.
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Leroy Zimmerman
Nilehawks
Lucky Hamiston
Park Ave Field
Jacek Randall
Monterey Park
Hawks
Lou Novikoff
Randall
Harry Stephens
Zimmerman
Simmer An Entique
Brown
Socimmerman
Handal
Stephens
Pinch hitter Sammy Esposito drives Sox to victory over Yankees
Sammy Esposito, a 192 batter, delivered a two-out pinch double to tie the game, then lined a bases-loaded single in the 12th as the Chicago White Sox defeated the New York Yankees 5-4. The win trimmed New York’s AL lead to four games in Cleveland. Cubs, Reds, and Dodgers performances noted in the pennant race.
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New York Yankees
Chicago White Sox
Sammy Esposito
Sammy
Sox
Yankees
Milwaukee
Braves
New York
Giants
Cit Cinnati
Brooks Lawrence
Brooklyn
Whizhang
Philadelphia
St Lois
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Lawrence
Cardinals
Redlegs
Carl Furillo
Tackie Robinson
Ed Briley
Frank Robinson
Sal
Maglie
Brooks
Gil Hodges
del Ennis
Tom Poholsky
Robin Roberts
Regents Leave UCLA Problems to PCC Presidents
LOS ANGELES AP The University Board of Regents will defer UCLA football troubles to PCC presidents. UC president Robert Gordon Sproul noted that PCC leaders have already ordered a conference wide survey of the football situation.
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LOS Angeles
University Board of Regents
UCLA
Robert Gorden Sproul
PCC
Edwin Pauley
Averages Catching Up Haney Leads Braves Surge
NEW YORK reports Haney as Braves manager since last week boasts seven straight wins reversing a drop from fifth place. He credits law of averages while regents weigh UCLA penalties for paying players. Knight backs a conditions survey and public approval.
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Little Sammy
Chicago
Memphis
Milwaukee
Fred Haney
Ruzig
Billy Bruton
Ed Mathews
Ruben Gomez
Ray Crone
New York
Fred Gancy
Haney
Milwaukee Braves
Braves
Charlie Grimm
Hansy
Pittsburgh Pirates
Armstead Chosen in Tough Leger Stadium Feature Fight
Paul Armstead, noted for cross country stamina, is a strong 21 favorite against veteran Billy Evans in the 10 pounder main event at Hollywood Legion Stadium. Armstead carries a 10-2 knockout record, while Evans, with more than 60 pro bouts, recently notched a kayo over Irishman Tommy Bain.
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Paul Armstead
Billy Evans
Hollywood Legion Stadium
Armstead
Evans
Tommy Bain
Water Skiing Inboards Here Sunday at Marine Stadium
Water skiing and inboard boats take center stage at Marine Stadium this weekend as the Los Angeles Boat and Ski Club hosts a two-part program. About 75 water skiers compete in Southern California championships with races and tricks, while blacktop speedboat action includes APBA points battles and a July 4 Independence Day regatta with four heats. Notable performers include Chuckie Stearns, Barbara Spanier, Elva Swaffer, Jerry Keene, Mike Ward, Sam Parageese, and Vicky van Hook.
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Marine Stadium
Sam Paragese
Bob Ruskauty
Los Angeles
APBA
Chuckie Stearns
Bell"avandler
Boy
Barbara ‘Spanier
Elva Swaffer
Jerry Keene
Mike Ward
Vicky
van Hook
Long Beach
Falace
All-Star Vote Ends Delays Rosters For July 10 Game
The MLB All-Star rosters will not be announced until next Friday due to behind schedule vote tabulators. Leaderboard show first baseman Vile Wertz of Cleveland ahead of Mickey Vernon by 23,580 to 22,979 votes, with George Kell of the Orioles leading at third base with 19,058 votes as final returns arrive.
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New York
Ford Frick
Lncups
Washington
Vile Wertz
Cleveland Agai
Mickey Vernon
Boston Red Sox
George Kell
Orioles
Davis Sets World Mark in High Hurdles at Union Meet
In Bakersfield AP reports the National Amateur Athletic Union 1856 championships saw one world record set and another tied. Jack Davis, ex USC star and Navy lieutenant, clocked 13.4 seconds in the high hurdles preliminaries before losing in the finals.
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Bakersfield
National Amateur Athletic Union
Jack Davis
University of Southern California
Navy
Morrow
Mark Bobby. Morrow
Abilene
Christian
Lindy Remigino
New York AC
Jerry Prewitt
Calhoun Eyes Top Ten After 22 Victories
New York AP reports Rory Calhoun, unbeaten middleweight with 22 straight wins, aims for top ten. He favors a August bout with Gene Fullmer, or Bobby Boyd, preferring Fullmer, while Calhoun remains cautious about Sugar Ray Robinson. He defeated Willie Vaughn by technical knockout in Madison Square Garden after a rough sixth round.
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New York
Rory Calhoun
Gene Fullmer
Bobby Boyd
Calhoun
Fullmer
West Jordan
Utah
Sugar Ray Robinson
White Plains
N.Y
Robinson
Willie Vaughn
Los Angeles
Calhotn
Vaughn
Madison Square Garden
Olympic trials highlight AAU meet with record feats
The AAU results showcase tense finals and record breaking marks as Pennsylvanian Arnie Sowell and Ken Connolly lead in throws and sprints. Max Truex earns aU Olympic team berth by winning the 10,000 meters in 30 52. Harold Connolly tops the shot put, while Glenn Davis sets a 200 meter hurdles pace. Finals set tonight include multiple events and trials for LA Olympic spots.
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Hicnara
Nish
Carolin
Shan' Ie
Duke
Army
Davis
Onlo
Southern
Austin Bon
Culbreath
Kansas State
Piorage Cink
Hari
Unaty
Emartt
Eal
Boston
Bowdoin
Chun
O'Brien
USA
Es Piney Ailemmie
Staite Uri
BMU Brosh
Sion
Sxe
An Allard
Notre Dame
Ie Toon
Me Booth
Mick. Giate
Heshiuesens
Glenn Davis
Ohio State
Charles Moore
Cornell
Harold ‘Connolly
Boston Athletic
Connally
Max Truex
University of Southern California
United States
U. S
Los Angeles
Dick Hart
Pennsylvania
Gordon, McKenzie
New York
Minari
Compton Calfang
Guna Lege
Charley Dumas
Aetna Ikeny
Ana Qillanaga
Washington
Atorgan
Unioi
EAM
Saat Bs
Douiln
Ateanh Johnson
Brads Lor
Thaw
Ge Bugee
Unclear Sports Calendar Fragment Reviewed
Readable parts show a jumbled list of sports events and times across venues like Nollywood Park, Sacramento, Seattle, and Los Angeles. Several entries resemble broadcasting mentions and race or swimming notes, but most names, dates, and venues are garbled or missing critical details.
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IHS
Dick Trims
Eddie Joost
San Francisco Seals
Seals
Bosox
Bay Area
Ange
Lnst
Joost
Raciio
Mons Nineigeo
Baeramanio J
CREO
Cleveland
Washington Rey
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Ington
Pasqual En
Washingtau Ee
Priday'n Resorts
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Pltersburgh
Mint Gallure
Spain
Anton Duin
Hadi
EC AL Sriyesbarh
Brena
Rochester
Columbua
Welmond
Buffalo
Neweat
Havana
Mai
Toronto
American Association
Southern Association Ponte
Inglautt Trade
Aanvills
Alee
Cantanooga
Califronia League Eyene
Salines
Bandes i Moxey
Reno
Wisehie
Kansas City
Ted William
Baltimore
Trost
Tigers
Cal Regents
Ani
Sproul
Raymond B .Allen
Spraul
California Fac
Entawred
Pauley
Goodwin J. Knight
Legion Pick
Bobby Morrow
Seamon King
Thane Baker
Air Force
Lee Calhoun
Nort Carolina College
Joel Shankle
Dick Attlesey
USC
The
Action Au Tours
Charlie Goldman
Rory
Rocky Mam
Rocky
Goodman
Hell
Stegiom
Cachoun
Ruby Goldstein
Goldstein
Yee
Harold Barnes
Mike Davidowitch
Calhoon
Sop
Meterman
Arnie Sowell
Joan Woodruff
Ken ‘Barnum
New York Pioneer Club
Parry O'Brien
Ene
Nollywood Park
Championshiea
Eety Ie
Scucot Enti Wading
Ace
KMIPC
Rat Nee le
Fane
Box Ys
Albleica
KMEC
KDW
Angeles
South Gate
Oxite
Evans-Armetenia
Ante Hratag
Atenae
Ta Unreal Heachea
KTLA
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