Lindbergh High honors UCLA fullback Bob Davenport
Lindbergh Junior High honors All American Bob Davenport, UCLA’s 1954 national champion fullback. A tree will be planted in his honor, Bowd will attend, and he will speak at two assemblies. Faculty recall his Lindbergh days, his college success, and his belief that academics matter as much as football.
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Mt San Antonio Wins OT Thriller At California Junior College Tourney
Mt San Antonio edged Ventura 81-69 in overtime after a 61-61 deadlock. Fiesta beat Contra Costa 86-82 in another consolation game. Mt San Antonio struggled with three field goals in overtime but used free throws to seal the championship bid.
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Cole Inspires Bucs As Model For Forters and Fans
Branch Rickey, general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, praised Dick Cole of Long Beach as an inspiration to Forters. In a lecture, Rickey recalled signing Cole when the infielder struggled at the plate and had a bad eye, noting Cole’s constant effort to improve.
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Branch Rickey
Pittsburgh Pirates
Dick Cole
Long Beach
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Cole
Teran Sets Two Swim Marks in Legion Meet
Stanford overpowering Fullerton Junior College as Teran nabs two national weight title race marks. Teran's 114.0 in the backstroke and 2:24.9 in the fly surpass old records, with Memo Dias of Mexico noted as a challenger. Teran finished strong despite team defeat, while Webb placed second in the medley event at Hollywood Legion Stadium.
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Mexico
Derby nominees for 1950 Kentucky Derby announced
125 three year olds named for the 1950 Kentucky Derby to be run May 7 at Churchill Downs. Nashua Boston Doge and Summer Tan among top contenders. purse raised to 125000, with expected field around ten starters. Swaps and Was among early favorites, with several fillies among nominees and notable stables such as Claiborne Farm and Alberta Ranches represented.
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Nashua
Sumter Tan
Boston
T Doge
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Summer Tan
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Dark Chief
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Rex Eulsbsworth
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Paul Andolino
Beavers Pursue Hoops Title In Big Game Tonight
Corvallis Oregon report shows UCLA ranked ninth in AP and the Pac Coast race tense as Oregon State aims to upset the Bruins. Halbrook and Wade Swede Hal lead a crowd eager for a decisive win, with USC’s Halbrook contributing as Oregon hosts the key confrontation.
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Vikings Batter SC Frosh in Baton Rouge Dual Meet
Long Beach City College hosted a double dual as the Vikings upset SC Frosh then fell to Pasadena City College. Harry Nelson swept sprints for SC in Baton Rouge while Don Duncan and Bob Humphreys led LBCC in field events and sprinting.
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Baseball Trade Talk and Salary Demands in Spring Camps
Major league clubs buzz in spring training as Early Wynn demands 84500, Greenberg delays trade, and Durocher and Alston trade verbal barbs. Reports say Reds and Pirates pursue Frank Thomas while Yankees eye Thomas as well. Signals point to heavy roster reshuffling with 1955 pennant implications.
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Pacific Coast League Spring Training News
Elliott wins favor with Padres fans as new manager Bob Elliott signs outfielder George Netko. Oakland Oaks ace Charley Beamon to start in exhibition at El Centro while Lefty O Doul marks his 58th birthday with a new signing. Ron Necciai and two other rookies join the Los Angeles Angels for an UCLA exhibition as Bill Sweeney rests due to illness amid spring drills. Seattle’s Freddie Hut chinson’s club plans an opener at Palm Springs with starter Obie Kells.
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Shantz Passes Arm Test In A's Camp Cheered
Wes Palm Beach Fla Kansas City athletic camp reports encouraging signs as Bobby Shantz, a left handed pitcher, pitches 19 minutes at half speed without pain. An exam shows brother Wilmer Shantz not suffering a rib growth and Jim Finigan signs 1955 contract amid roster moves and back pain concerns.
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Rivera Ordered to Lose Weight
Tampa Florida manager Marty Marion of the Chicago White Sox has ordered outfielder Jim Rivera to shed weight. Rivera weighs 204 pounds and Marion wants him down to at least 195, aiming to drop nine pounds in two weeks. Marion also praised his intrasquad lineup progress and the performance of Walt Dropo and rookie Jim Marsh.
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Minneapolis Battle Rotkes In Dire Basketball Showdown
Minneapolis faces Rotkes in a pivotal basketball game aired on radio and TV. The report highlights broadcast coverage and the anticipation of a close contest between two teams as fans tune in for updates and highlights.
Billy Graham Falls In 19 Round Split Decision Loss
In New York Sugar Ray Robinson era fighter Billy Graham loses a 19 round bout to Vejar by split decision before 4,800 fans paying 15,248 for telecast. Judges favor Vejar while the referee and some reports see Graham dominant late. Graham vows to seek a rematch.
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Duke Snider Eyes Salary Versus Willie Mays Debate
In a heated exchange after practice, the Brookl in Dodgers bench rivalry with the New York Giants spills into salary talk. Duke Snider challenges Willie Mays while Walt Alston and Fresco Thompson weigh in on bench strength and star value, spotlighting Dusty Rhodes and Peewee Reese as key levers.
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Fresco Thompson
Giants
Leo Durocher
Brooks
Peewee Reese
Jackie Robinson
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Alston
Thompson
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Snider
Mays
Sears nets 41 as Broncos trounce Pacific in record night
Kenny Sears scored a career high 41 points on 14 FGs and 13 free throws guiding Santa Clara to a 92-56 win over College of the Pacific. The performance set a CBA single game scoring record, boosted his season totals to 290 points for the league title and 1,546 career points, drawing a standing ovation from 2,200 fans that halted play for two minutes.
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