Leone Grapples Guzman Tonight in West Coast Clash
Promoter Ernie Steffen stacks a dense bill at Wilmington Bowl headlined by Baron Leone facing Carlos Guzman under tightened rules to curb illegal holds. The card also features a Dave Levin vs Honest John Cretoria feature and a four man Australian bout with Golden Terror, Mysterious Mr X, Lord Blears and Jesse James. First bout at 8:30.
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Baron Leone
West Coast Wrestling Trust
Wilmington Bowl
Carlos Guzman
Baron
Leone
Ernie Steffen
Dave Levin
John” Cretoria
Skullduggery
Golden Terror
Mr. X
Lord Blears
Jesse James
Springfield in Olympic bid eyes upset of NCAA champ
Springfield Missouri State coach Bob Vanatta predicts its NAIB title squad can shock NCAA titlist Seattle tomorrow in the Olympic playoffs first round in Kansas City. The Missourians boast shooters Julian Hamden Lea plus Thomas and Anderson, with Stephens limited by an ankle. Vanatta owns 138 victories and 22 losses in four seasons at Central Missouri and Springfield.
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Springfield
Bob Vanatta
Southwest
Missouri
Vanatta
Seattleomorrow
Kansas City
Phillips “66” Oilers
Bartlesville
Okla
Hollywood Fisher McGee and Molly
Fred Stephens
Colege
Central
Fayette, Mo
College
Springsfield
Cue Wizard Plays Here Twice Today
Willie Hoppe, winner of the world three cushion title, appears in two Long Beach exhibitions today at Paramount Billiards, 342 American Ave. He faces John Maus at 2:30 p.m. and Lee Frankeburger at 5 p.m., then performs trick shots and chats with enthusiasts about improving scores.
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Hoppe
Willie Hoppe
Cuester
Drexel Hill
Charles McElligott
Chicago
San Francisco
Long Beach
Associated Press
John Maus
Lee Frankeburger
Paramount Billiards
American Ave
Senate
Westside and Trinity reach finals in church basketball league
Westside and Trinity advanced to the losers' bracket final round in the Church Basketball League playoffs at the YMCA. They battle Monday for a shot at Olympic Bible Class in the title game after Westside beat First Baptist 68 to 48 and Trinity defeated Calif Heights Methodist 47 to 42.
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Westside Church of Christ
Trinity Baptist
YMCA
Westside
First Baptist
Trinity
Tartars Beaten in 1817 Battle
A 12 run uprising in the third inning gave the Pomona-Claremont baseball team a 1817 victory over Compton College at Pomona yesterday. The Tartars scored in every inning except the first but could not catch the victors. Score details and batteries listed.
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Pomona-Claremont
Compton College
Pomona
Tartars
Boulevard Auto League Ends With Wide Mixed Scores
A fragmented report from Boulevard Auto League details multiple drivers and teams. It mentions Hanson, Holt, Halter, and Ben Holt with various scores around 22 and 235, plus references to a No Name League and mixed foursome results.
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Boulevard
Auto League
Les Hanson
Bred Knoeled
Olerat Frank
Ben Holt
Gauchos Split In Tri Meet At Bell High
Narbonne High trackmen went 1-1 in a three way meet at Bell High. They lost to Bell 57-47 but defeated Riis 53-50. unclear lines hint at relay events and jumps but readable facts show Narbonne standings and scores.
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Narbonne High
Eastern Marine League
Bell High
Riis
waule—Cordova Narbonne
Narbonne
Bell
Narbonne C
Compton Netters Triumph in Coast League Clash
Compton High netters defeated Wilson 29 to 12 in a Coast League match. In singles at Compton, Ted Phillips led the Bruins with 2% points in round robin play, while in doubles at Wilson, Charles Frazer and Alan Becker won seven of eight points for the locals.
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Compton High Netters
Wilson
Compton
Ted Phillips
Bruins
Charles Frazer
Alan Becker
Excelsior Net Crew Triumphs Over Newport Harbor Tennis
Excelsior High edged Newport Harbor 54 in a practice match at Norwalk. Singles wins came from Larry Mc Michael Dick Van Auken and Peter Young while Rayford Redkop and Phil Alvarado claimed the doubles point for the Pilots.
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Excelsior High
Newport Harbor
Norwalk
Larry McMichael
Dick van Auken
Peter Young
Rayford Redkop
Phil Alvarado
Pilots
Gardena Nine Nips Mira Costa In Big Victory
Gardena High toppled Mira Costa High 9 2 at Gardena yesterday behind three hit batters by Jim, Tully. Thompson drove in three runs to fuel the attack as Gardena handed Mira Costa the loss with strong hitting and solid pitching.
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Gardena
Mira Costa
Gardena High
Mira Costa High
Jim
Tully
Thompson
Harness Entries Bring Sunny Mixed Odds at Santa Anita
Santa Anita hosts a Wednesday program with multiple pacing races led by longshots and a few strong contenders. Notable horses include Tickle For Us Crawfordy and Miss Primrose, with driver Juanita Logan listed, as fans anticipate competitive pace action and possible favorable conditions for a few upstarts.
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Californe
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Juanita Logan
Mary Primrose
Clarence Haoseo
Geyerreolds
Spaetener
Dionne Ovat
Evert
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Perk Primicsa
Curence Mausen
Onlypark Wepper
Tran
Amita Patch
Ee Kaiser
Rire Slatt
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Frompt Manding iNel
Elmer Cox
Stee Liberty Chimes
Bert Snepperc
Gug Cerman
Frank Worny Enon
Tae Moravia
Douus Eas
Primrose
Paninita
Cra van Walter Bedwell
Little Daya
Dave Lasnovers
Aeron Watts
Pe Thomas Hat
Jarry Burrightenusen
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Tuer
del Argo
Patchen
T Maynard Shet
Clara Moree
Express Hetston Shivelys
Lore Blake
Willd HU
Zep Patch
Howard Niles
Amiion
Luther
Brendha Hall
Ola Crawford
Doctor Bite Boy
Lonnle Nine
Aon
Sheldon Pointer
Bob Parkinson
Sherry Ann
Dick Willams
Verna Bingen
Reber McClinent
Ann
Brorcho
Michigan Bowler Leads ABC All-Event and Singles
Joe Plasky of Lincoln Park Michigan moved into the singles and all-events leadership at the American Bowling Congress Tournament. He posted 676 in singles, a 201 opening, seven straight strikes, a 252 mid and a 223 finish to top the field. His 1853 all-events lead and 827 singles total mark key performances, with Howard Baker and Ed Shada rising in singles and doubles.
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Milwaukee
Joe Plasky
Lincoln Park
Mich
American Bowling Congress
Ray Scherbarth
Plasky
Richarg
Manr-Arthue Traum
New
Jackson
Minn
Wenn Algdon
Joseph Mister
Lowlaville
Carl Ray
Mie
Pittsburg
Oenkaih
Win
Tez Ord
Wink
Ban Probst
Newport Upsets Excelsior Nine
Newport Harbor Highs varsity baseball wins seven to two in a practice game over Excelsior. Newport's eight batters were walked in the first inning to seize a five run edge. Sam Nunn and Don DeMars homered for Excelsior, but Newport captures the upset with strong early plate discipline and timely hits.
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Newport Harbor High
Excelsior
Newport Battlers
Sam Nunn
Don DeMars
Newport Excels! Newstar
Ben Jones
Foster
Vikes and Warrior Linksters Tie in Met Conference Golf
In a Metropolitan Conference match at Lakewood Country Club, Camino College and Long Beach City College finished tied at 18 18. Warrior Marvin Nischan shot a 71. Long Beach won sixth match by default.
Bell Gardens Triumphs as Grant Shepard Fires One-Hitter
Bell Gardens beat Moors in a practice game as Grant Shepard, Bell Gardens, hurled a one hitter. Only one batter reached second, the lone infield hit coming in the seventh inning. Final line lists Hazeltine, Real 6, Hollinger, Shepard, and Moore contributing on offense. Winner Shepard. Muzeltine pitched for the Moors.
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Grant Shepard
Bell Gardens
Alhamibra High
Willowbrook Nine No-Hits Serra In 1-0 Win
Willowbrook High edged Serra High 1 to 0 as Norwood and Alargo pitched a no hit no run game. Meriter and Soran contributed on offense to secure the win on Willowtranks diamond yesterday.
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Willowbrook High
Serra High
Norwood
Alargo
Willowtranks
Cores
Serra Highamma
Willowbrook
Alates
Meriter
Soran
Amateur Fight Champion Shuns Pro Ring Career
New York March 25. amateur heavyweight Norvel boxing's gold at his fingertips from Washington, D C. winner of three straight Golden Gloves bouts and two AAU titles, says he has no plan to turn professional. He aims to join the FBI after school at Howard University, prefers Olympic hopes, and seeks a PE job. Ed Sanders of San Diego outpointed him as Chicago beat New York in Intercity bouts.
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Norvel
Gladiator
Washington, D. C
FBI
Howard University
Lee
Ed Sanders
San Diego, Calif. Marine Base
Madison Square Garden
Chicago
New Yorks
Windy City II Exits Derby Field After Lameness
Windy City II the Irish three year old with $165,000 earnings is out of the Kentucky Derby contention due to a bone ailment. Eddie Arcaro weighs which mount to ride as plans shift toward potential Santa Anita return in 1953 after recovery.
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Arcadia
Eddie Arcaro
Santa Anita
Eddie
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Roses
Windy Cityii
Calummet Farm
Hill Gail
New York
Wood Memorial
Churchill Downs
Willie Alvarado
Windy City II
Alvarado
Ireland
Wind City
Gus Luellwitz
Los Angeles
Wyndham
Staunton
England
France
Lightweights Draw at Bowl Boxing Show
Dobby Mattison and Pete Navarette battled to a four round draw in the main event at the Wilmington Bowl. Freddie Negrete and Rudy Jordan also drew in the double main. Other results list several at weights from 125 to 158 pounds with multiple decs and a crewmate roundup.
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Dobby Mattison
Golden Gloves
Pete Navarette
Wilmington Bowl
Freddie Negrete
Rudy Jordan
Tony Requon
Thad Herman LaDay
Marko Pols
Rita Herenandez
Rudy Argurilo
Dean Reese
Grios Estrella
Craw
Jimmy Re
Dave Murillo
Sammy Higeins
Phil D Choice Favored in $15,000 San Francisco Handicap
Albany March 25 Phil D Choice led a field of 19 in the 11/16 mile San Francisco Handicap at Golden Gate Fields. Favorite over 18 rivals, the horse faced entrants including First Repeater AN Blue Special Touch Lion Sturdy One Limonsez Sudan Aegean Mucho Hosso Lights Up Admiral Drake Pur Sang Greek Runner Fire and Drum Turado Boomerang Boy Bull Reign Jr Akimbo.
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Phil D
San Francisco
Golden Gate Fields
Special Touch
Lion
Sturdy One
Limonsez
Sudan
Aegean
Mucho Hosso
Lights Up
Admiral Drake
Pur Sang
Fire and Drum
Turado
Boomerang Boy
Bullreign Jr
Akimbo
Chavez vs Chavez headline Oakland card in March
In Oakland on March 25 a boxing card features Chavez versus Chavez in a 10 round main event. Al Chavez faces Al Enriquez in the four round opener. Eddie Chavez of San Jose meets Fatela of Los Angeles in the main bout Saturday. Eddie's brother Al debuts as a lightweight in the prelim.
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Chavez
al Chavez
al Enriquez
Eddie Chavez
San Jose
Los Angeles
Fat Ela
Eddie
Hoop Ace Arizin Delayed to April 22 for Draft Board Induction
Paul Arizin former Villanova All American and scoring champion of the National Professional Basketball Association has been told to report April 22 for examination at his draft board. He had been scheduled to report today but no reason for the postponement was given.
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Maren
Paul Arizin
Villanova
Seals Solons Vie for Kid Baseball Charity
The San Francisco Seals and Sacramento Solons meet in Palo Alto for a charity game in the 9 to 12 year old class. Proceeds benefit the Palo Alto Little League, an offshoot of a national youth baseball program.
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Seals Solons
Palo Alto
San Francisco Seals
Sacramento Solons
Little League
Local golf pros expand scene with Long Beach ties
Long Beach's strong junior golf program feeds a broad pro network as season opens. Pros and aides move across clubs from Hinsdale to Milwaukee and Chicago area shops, with Jimmy Thompson resigning to pursue tournaments.
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Dale Andreason
Poly
Darrell Hickok
Wilson
Hinsdale
Frank Newell
Fir Crest CC
Spokane
Wash
Don Coble
Gary Nixon
Lakewood
Sammy Snead
White Sulphur
Walter
Boots
Long Beach Golf
Lake
Wayne Otis
Sacramento
Virgil Shreve
Harding Park
San Francisco
Lake Lake
PGA
Southern Rector
Annandale
George
California
Paul Scott
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