Leo Durocher Star Affair Casts Pall Over PCL Dinner
The Los Angeles based NIHIS CORNER notes a sour cloud over a Pacific Coast League dinner planned to honor Willie Mays and Dusty Rhodes. Giants manager Leo Durocher failed to attend, fueling speculation about his status with the team and prompting writers to plan future barbs. The piece references past disputes, Denver exhibitions, and looming West Coast appearances, tying in Stoneham and Rigney as possible replacements if Durocher falters.
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Los Angeles
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Willie Mays
Dusty Rhodes
Statler
Leo
Denver
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Indians
Inuan
Elr Hotic
Yloruce Stoneham
Joe
Wing- Jay Field
Wrigley Field
Mays
Rhodes
Durocher
Duvochher
Gigak
Yyerr
Bolo
Giant
Proxy Stoneham
Bil Rigney
Minnespolia Millers
American Association
Baker Warns Valdes to Fight or Else for Sept title
Heavyweight Bob Baker defeated Julio Mederos at Madison Square Garden and warned Cuban Nino Valdes to fight him for a September title shot. Baker, favored to win, offered to raise his $20,000 bid and by-pass Valdes if he refuses, noting he beat Valdes two years ago and can do so again. Valdes remains No. 1 contender while Don Cockell pursues a May title bid with Rocky Marciano.
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Bob Baker
Pittsburgh
Nino Valdes
Big Bob
Tender
Julio Mederos
Havana
Madison’s Square Garden
Baker
Dusty Better
Valdes
Don Cockell
England
Rocky Marciano
Mederos
Coban Jaffo
Meeros
Dodge Jack Gordon
Artie Aidala
Tefevee
Ruby Goldstein
Major League Exhibitions and Notable Games Listed
A fragmented schedule lists exhibitions across multiple cities including Baltimore Chicago and Detroit. Named players, teams, and venues appear with scores and lineups, noting second games and key performances amid a dense tally of matchups and results.
Sports Roundup Shortwave Broadcast Signals Summary
Radio and TV harvest results from RWEW KMFC KRCA and RITV relay brief notes. Mentions 1 2 pm and a tactical championships without clear outcomes or participants.
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KMFC
KRCA
RITV
Yanks Find Bucks as possible answer to Indians
Johnny Bucks, a 21 year old right hander, impressed in a seven inning test against the Dodgers after being spotted by Casey Stengel at the Yankee camp. Bucks limited the Dodgers to three hits and one run as New York won 5-1. Bucks, who pitched 35-6 for the Piedmont League in 1952, has moved into a key position as the club seeks depth behind Turley and Larsen.
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Herb Scare
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Riliott
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No-Help
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Luke Easter
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Glynn
Cleveland Lad
Bastmat
Eddie Bazak
al Zarius
Beaumont
Zurilla
Seattle
al Federof
Buddy Peterson
Milt
Smith
Dick Aylward
Jimmy Gladd
Portland
Bob Rer
Dressen Sets Rule On Wives Seating For Winning Club
Orlando columnist Gayle Talbot recalls Charles Dressen explaining that players wives should be scattered, not seated together, to prevent signaling and maintain focus. He cites a past Washington Senators season and notes meetings aimed at keeping players focused, with crew discussions behind the scenes.
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Orlando
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Charles Dressen
Gabby Dames
Cherlie
Walt
Doxland
Ill Shot Nabs Steeplechase Lead at Aintree in mud and rain
The Grand National at Aintree saw Quare Times win amid heavy rain and a muddy course. Ridden by P Taaffe the 5-year-old was ahead of Tudors and Carey's Cottage in a field of 30. Time 10 min 3 5 seconds. The trainer Vincent O'Brien.
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England
P. Taaffe
Tudors
Carey
Jutes
Vincent
O'Brien
Quare
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Hel I
Early Mist
Royal Tan
Oilers Reach AAU Finals Behind Walsh Rally
In Denver, the Phillips Oilers with Jim Walsh edged San Francisco Olympic Club 53 52 to reach the National AAU Basketball Championship final. Luckett Nix of Boulder defeated Quantico 62 36 in the other semi, led by Colorado University seniors returning from the NCAA tourney. Walsh hit a 40 foot shot at the final buzzer, reversing a 51 51 tie and stunning a 7,000 crowd as Sears contributed key late baskets.
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Luckett-Nix
Boulder
Colo
Phillips Oilers
Stanford
Jim Walsh
Luckett Nix Cagers
Colorado University
Kansas City
U.S. Marine
Quantico
Phillips
Ym Walsh
San Francisco
Santa Clara
Boy Wonder Johnson Wins Six Events for Bruins Frosh
Rafer Johnson UCLA freshman track star, back from Pan American Games, won all six events in a dual meet with Mt San Antonio JC. The 19 year old set a fresh record with a javelin throw of 491-11 and also captured wins in shot put 46-3 broad jump 23-7 34, high jump 6-0 discus 245-3 and high hurdles 14.9.
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UCLA
Bruin Frosh
Eith Mt. San Antonio JC
Wonder
Santa Barbara Net Team Beats Bruins On Court
Santa Barbara nets topped Wilson High 26 to 6 on their courts. Sam Waggoner and Phil Smoot scored Wilson’s four points in doubles. Tiger Waggoner with Ken Iverson and Dante Merlino with Larry Miller claimed the other two points for Wilson.
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Bill McLean
Wilson High
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Bruins
Sam Waggoner
Phil Smoot
Wilson
Tiger Waggoner
Ken Iverson
Dante Merlino
Larry Miller
Sports Calendar Tonight at Garden Arena and Gardena Facility
Tonight features Midget Auto Racing at Garden Arena starting 6 30. Gardena facility hosts additional racing events with local drivers and spectators awaiting the car show and schedule details.
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Stengel Kicks Photographer in Exhibition Game Incident
Warrants issued charging Cancy Stengel manager of the New York Yankees with assault and use of obscene language. Deputy Sheriff L M Hersey filed the papers based on a St Petersburg Independent photographer Branan L Sanders affidavit. Sanders said he fled after Stengel cursed and kicked him during the first inning of the Yankees Dodgers exhibition game while he tried to apologize for obscuring view of home plate.
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New York Yankees
L. M. Hersey
Edward P. Silk
Branan L. Sanders
St Petersburg Independent
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Sanders
Yankees
Brooklyn Dodgers
Stengel
Yankee
Bilko and Talbot Head List of New Angels
The Angels fortunes improved as the Cubs sent seven players to the Pacific Coast League squad. An exhibition with the Portland Beavers was set for Recreation Park. Players listed include Bilko Bovey and several pitchers, with notes on past teams and service.
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Talbot
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Tha Deale
Exhibition Slate Mixes Players From Cubs Angels and More
Baseball exhibition reports list players like EO with Chicago in 1954 and Talbot with the Cubs after Angels 1953, plus Robertson and Zick with recent teams. Angels beat Fort Ord 8-4 at Fullerton as former stars and minor leaguers feature across PCL games and spring exhibitions. Feller shines briefly for the Seals in an 8-2 loss to Cleveland with Messis closing out.
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Long Beach City College Downs Valley II 46 in Wild Conference Tilt
Long Beach City College pounded Valley II 46 to 5 in a Metropolitan Conference game. Don DeMars led with three hits as the Norse escaped a shaky defense to win. Pitcher Roger Halt was slated for mound duties as LBCS moved toward a pivotal showdown with Bakersfield.
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Roger Halt
Don DeMars
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Norse
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Ray Barairez
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Hull
Coast League Preview Sees Padres Rally Behind Armored Mound Duo
Coast League preview frames San Diego Padres as contenders in 1955 with Bob Elliott managing from the dugout. Worry centers on two veteran right handers Cliff Fanning and Lloyd Dickey, plus gaps at first base and right field. Eliott counts on Al Lyons and others to bolster pitching and offense as middle-season form shapes the pennant chase.
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Cliff Fanning
Lloyd Dickey
al Lyons
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