Bridey Murphy Meets Sports Figures in Wild Reincarnation Talk
Oscar Fraley surveys a quirky idea Bridey Murphy as a 19th century Irish lass reincarnated in modern figures. He lists Enos Slaughter as Henry the Eighth, jokes about Satchel Paige, Ty Cobb, Julius Helfand, and many others as potential incarnations, ending with a playful chase for Napoleon’s return and Josephine missing.
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Enos Slaughter Henry
Jesse James
Frankie Carbo
Bridey Murphy
Oscar
Fraley
New York
Bridey
Bridget
Acushia
Enos
Vale of Tears
Henry
Les
Durocher
Trojan Track Team Faces Navy in Coliseum Opener
SC's track squad, defending NCAA champion, opens the season in Los Angeles facing Navy and weak rivals Los Angeles Athletic Club and San Diego State. Navy stars Jack Davis and Milt Camp Ball lead a strong lineup aiming to halt SC's long winning streak.
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San’ Diego Navy
Los Angeles Athletic Club
San Diego State
Potentiars
Jess Dortensen
Ens
Jack Davis
Jack
Navy
Davis
Troy
Mit
Milt
Bob Mathias
Helsinki
Plainfield
Campbell
Trayt
Dick Dorsey
Pat Coyle
Trojan
Alt
Fred Lucas
Ed Walter
Troys
Pavis
Dick Foerster
Texas U.neo
Steve Murphy
Wisconsin
Paul Murphy
Muller
Holy Cross
AL Thompson
ICEA
Golumbic
Stanford
Tigers
California
Berkeley
Jess
Fuentes Retains Win Despite Torn Trunks
Fifth ranked welterweight Ramon Fuentes of Los Angeles overwhelmed Mickey Savage in Richmond as trunks split early, forcing a quick clothing change. Fuentes, controlled by Savage until the fourth round when a decisive right shot halted the bout for a knockout.
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Richmond
Ramon Fuenttes
Los Angeles
Mickey Savage
Fuentes
Sapound Fuentes
Detroit
Savage
Fred Apostoli
Dons face Iowa in NCAA title duel at Evanston
AP reports San Francisco Dons eye a 53-game run against Iowa as both teams seek the NCAA crown. Logan leads Iowa with 26 points against Temple while Russell dominates the Dons with 17 points and 23 rebounds.
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OWL
HAWKS
Iowa
Bill Logan
Augie Vartel
Temple
Jay Norman
Owls
USF
Evanston, I
San Francisco
Southern Methodist
Northwestern
McGaw Hall
Russell
Logan
Hawkeyes
Town
Carl Cain
Bill School
Mustangs
Mike Farmer
Farmer
Dons
SMU
Doc Hayes
Towa
Morris
Southern
Lowis Temple
RTL
Thorpe Widow Demands AAU Expense Details From Ferris
In Los Angeles Mrs. Pa liriarG Thorpe widow of famed Indian athlete Tim Thorpe issues an open letter to AAU secretary treasurer Ferris. She challenges him to disclose his salary and expenses from amateur athletics and argues for accountability amid Santee case fallout. She accuses the system of underpaying athletes while funding officals. The letter critiques entitlements and calls for public scrutiny of finances.
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Los Angeles
Paliriarg
Thorpe
Tim,Thorpe
Ferris
AAU
Thorp
Ana
LNG
Wes Sant
Mars
Amateur Athletic “Union
Maine
Santee
Marine Corps
United States
Roller Derby Invitational Highlights and Mixed Results
A cluttered sports calendar lists events across disciplines with teams and venues including Anaheim at Wilsons, Navy at San Riceo, and California at UCLA. The notes mention standings and single-game outcomes while noting a $130 entry and multiple matchups across colleges and clubs.
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Olyrenl Auditorhum
Weentin
Cotan ‘Park van ‘Panadent Artnag
Sininimine
Wieben
Sinin
Antia
aAnaheim
Wilsons
Doublereagan
Unliega
Homer Jones Faces Tiger in Madison Square Garden Showdown
Homer Jones, 28, from Yonkers, undefeated European star Charley Ht and Tiger Jones clash at Madison Square Garden tonight. Jones, ranked near Sugar Ray Robinson, seeks to extend an 83-4-1 record with 41 KOs as he meets a tested foe known for power and aggression in the 10 round bout.
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New
York
France
Vu. Ss
Yonkers
Ralph N. Y
Tiger) Jones
Madison Square
Aeon
Europe
U. S
America
Sugar Germany
Hens Sireta
Ray Robinson
Ceri
Bobo
Jones
Homer
Robinson
Ernie-Durando
Ernie
McCoy implicated in alleged boxing fixing scheme in California
Testimony before a governors boxing and wrestling probe in California centered on Babe McCoy, Los Angeles matchmaker, accused of ordering fighters to take dives in at least four fixed bouts. Witnesses Hansford, Campbell, and Stanley described alleged plots across Newark, Baltimore, San Diego and San Antonio, with McCoy denying the charges.
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Babe McCoy
Los Angeles
McCoy
Governors Committee
Califorstia
Olympic Auditorium
Tommy Campbell
Georgie
Hansford
Enrique Bolenos
San Antonio
Committel
James Cox
Bill Daves
Daves
Jimmy McAllister
Willie
Pep
Baltimore
Boarad
Kanstoral
San Diego
Roscoe Scally
Scally
Stanley
Tiger’ Shepherd
Stanley Saled
Shepherd
Pro Hockey: Detroit Beat West-ot In Narrow Win
Detroit edged West-ot 5 to 4 in a tense pro hockey contest. Betnizt teach EstOrSmeres was noted for sharp action as the teams exchanged goals and late chances.
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Wenlesal
Detroit
TiMonto
Betnizt
EstOrSmeres
Exhibition Slate Addresses Multiple City Matchups
A garbled listing shows SATONDAY exhibitions including Balimors Oriolny versus Chicano Cubs at Healy Figle with allywood 8 Portland versus Anaheim Tos Aapols in Seattle versus San Bernardino Er mandato 3 Vancouver versus Fulcerton Cleveland versus Ziva San Dero versus Pau Springs.
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Satonday
Balimors Oriolny
Chicano Cubs
Healy
Allywood
Portland
Anaheim
Tos Aapols
Seattie
San Berrdlino
Olympic Auditorium matchmaker McCoy faces past charges
A 86 year old matchmaker at Olympic Auditorium, Babe McCoy, aka Harry Rudolph McCoy, is listed in police and FBI records with past indictments for grand larceny and receiving stolen property in New York in 1920. He posted bail of $5,000, fled, then returned in 1927 to plead guilty, receiving a suspended sentence.
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Olympic Auditorium
Babe’ McCoy
Hien
Tos ‘Angeles
New York
Jett
FBI
Bisiers
Harry’ Jound Rudolph
McCcoy
Olynebie Sox
Angels Fall As Drott Goes Nine Inning Pitching
The Los Angeles Angels were beaten 2 7 3 as rookie Dick Drott pitched the full nine innings. Floyd Robinson and Zarl Rapp homered off him, while Fa had three hits for the Angels. Rainiers scored lone run in second as Twinks completed a doubleheader sweep. Portland added a straight victory at Glendale with three-hit days from Lloyd, M and Jim Bea. Sacramento hosted an intrasquad game and announced Don Neogene acquisition from the Phillies. San Francisco and Seattle each posted shutouts, with Ted Bowsfield and Bob Smith combining for the 1-0 win over Rochester.
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Los Angeles Angels
Reeee Aod Stars
Brightex
Een Wade
al Gronwald
Rainiers
Twinks
TRE Angels
Dick Drott
Dent
San Diego
Palo Springs
Drott
Floyd Robison
Zarl Rapp
Angels
Portland
Glendale
Vancouver
Fullerton Thiday
Lloyd
Jim Bea
Sacramento
Aria
Don Neogene
Phillies
Qutfielder
Joe Caffie
Ah Eatcher
Allen Jones
Cleveland
Caslle
Indianapolis
Jones
Tulsa
San Francisco
Ted Bowsfield
Bob Smith
Rochester
Foxes
Seattle
Tansee
Warde
Grin
Duretsg
Tate
Courtney Praises Martin as Best Spirit in Baseball
Orlando report notes Clint Courtney, once adversaries with Billy Martin, lauds Martin for having the best dog-gone spirit in baseball. Courtney recalls past brawl in 1952, says no peace offering despite praise and reveals they rarely exchange chants.
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Courtney
Yanks
Martin
Orlando
Fla
Clint Courtney
Washington
Billy Martin
Clint
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Satchel Paige
Ponce de Leon
Alexander
Casey Stengel
Great
Alex
Grover" Cleveland
Herd
Casey
Phents
Ty Cobb
Jum Bowie
Aiodern
Jesse
Kansas
Paciflé
Don’ Quixote
Julius Helfand
Eddie Stanky
Mike Finky
Hing Arthur
Jim Norris
Robin Freeman
Eagle Eye
Davey Crockett
George
Omar
Tadey
Paul Antersos
Caeser
National Collegiate‘Athletic Association
Baghdad
Napoleon
Josephine
Glen Elliott
Portland’ Beavers
Bob. Eliott
Sarr Dicsa Padres
Bob
Harry
Sebs
Vancouver Mounties
Oakland Acorns
British Columbia
Mounties
Toby Wick
Long Beach
Frank T. Blair
Press-Telegram
Frank
Michigan
Oklahoma
Colorado
West
Wick Topesal
Ted Williams
Deland
Boston Red Sox
Jerry Casale
San Francisco Seals
Casale
Teevne
Ted
Jack “Davis
Sealy
Eddie Stanley
Art
Golden Boy
Bolanos
Botanos
Ira Hughes
Joe Kahut
Hughes
Newark
Allie Stoltz
New Jersey
Chickie Bogad
Tone
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