Coast League set for 1949 debut in tight pennant race
The Pacific Coast League opens Wednesday with Seattle at Los Angeles and five new managers in the mix. Seattle Rainiers feature infielders Becker Sturgeon Albright Layne and outfielders Ramsey Sheridan Lyons along with veteran pitcher Schanz. Hollywood Stars under Fred Haney overhaul and Dodgers’ farm talent, while Oakland Oaks under Cauch Dressen plan speed and changes. San Diego Padres host a season kickoff as teams chase a close pennant through September.
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Jo Jo White
Seattle Rainiers
Seattle
Los Angeles
Hollywood
San Diego
Oakland
Sacramento
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San Francisco
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Wrigley Field
Angels
Heinz Becker
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Hillis Layne
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Becker
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Albright
Phillies
Bill Ramsey
Neill Sheridan
al Lyons
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Charlie Schanz
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Red Lynn
Red Adams
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Padres Hope To Beam Up New Talent In Busy Offseason
Harris eyed as manager leads a Padres push for Cleveland talent and a sensational new slugger Luke Easter along with Artie Wilson and John Ritchey. Max West could return, Jack Graham and Johnny Barrett also eyed, while weaknesses in pitching and aging mainstays loom. Del Baker starts as manager amid a crop of hopefuls including young Bill Wilson and veteran signings.
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Bucky Harris
Cleveland
Luke Easter
Artie Wilson
John Ritchey
Padres
Max West
Bucs
Jack Graham
Browns
Johnny Barrett
Padre
Braves
Cleveland Wigwam
Bill Sweeney
Portland
Tigers
Tom Bridges
Vince DiBiasi
Bill Fleming
Bob Joyce
Roy Helser
Jake Mooty
Sacramento
Bo Suecred
del Baker
Bill Wilson
Royal Jordan Rich
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Skyhawks Fall as Royals Seal PCHL Playoff Lead
The New Westminster Royals clinched the Northern Division title by beating the Tacoma Rockets 4-2 in the third straight win of the best of five series. The Royals built a 64 playoff lead with a 5-0 whitewash of the Monarchs, aided by goalie Larry Frechette’s second shutout of the series.
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San Diego
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Pacific Coast League predicts record attendance 1949 pennant race
Pacific Coast League President Clarence Rowland forecasts a terrific 1949 pennant race with an all-time minor league attendance record. Opening day features Los Angeles hosting Seattle and Oakland visiting Sacramento, plus Portland at San Francisco and Hollywood at San Diego. Rowland unveiled a seven point pace of play plan with strict enforcement and limits on protests, huddling, and bench disputes, promising fines or suspensions for violations.
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Clarence
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Oakland
Sacramento
Portlland
San Francisco
Hollywood
San Diego
Sacramento Park
Rowland
Livingston Wins 250 ap Stock Car Feature at Carrell
Officials of the Southern California Stock Car Racing Association finally declared Bert Livingston the winner before about 8000 spectators at Carrell Speedway yesterday. Confusion in the results lingered after a long list of numbers and pit stops. From the stands, it was viewed as a good race despite the muddle.
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Carrell Speedway
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Mrs Hunt Dominates Long Beach Casting Tourney
Quincy Hunt won two events and placed high in others to lead the Long Beach Women's Fly and Bait Casting Club tournament at Recreation Park pool yesterday. Scores and participant names such as Bank, Wolfe, Mildred, and Jim Corbell appear in incomplete fashion from the readable text.
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Long Beach
Recreation Park Pool
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Mira
Jim Corbell
Mildred
Sid Hudson Hurls Nats to Triumph
Sid Hudson, claiming his pitching arm is no longer troubled, allowed one earned run in six innings as the Washington Senators beat Detroit 3 to 2 in an exhibition in Orlando Florida. Al Evans hit a 421 foot homer to spark the Senators against rookie Marlin Stuart, while Detroit prepared to face the St. Louis Cardinals next.
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al Evans
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St. Louis Cardinals
Drapo Drives Red Sox Past Phillies in Sarasota
Sarasota report says Walt Drapo, Boston’s rookie first baseman, delivered a key two RBI double and helped the Red Sox defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 5 to 1. The March 23 game highlighted Drapo’s growing impact in an early spring matchup.
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Bay Area Bowlers Lead in Class C Doubles Tourney
Phyllis Sloan and Helen Nolan of Oakland lead Class C doubles at Boulevard Bowl in Santa Clara with 1116 series. Phylicia jumped to Class C all events leader with 1529 total as Barbara George and Madge McNamara move into podium positions. Sue Lackey and Bert Newport top Class C singles leaders earlier, with Edna Esham and Doris Klobas runner up in Class D doubles.
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Sanders to View Bruin Grid Squad
Los Angeles March 28 ex USC coach Red Sanders to inspect about 100 players for spring football at U C L A including 28 lettermen as he considers a new uniform color scheme and a switch from the T formation to a single wing short punt and spread system thus redesigning U C L A play style.
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Red Sanders
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Mangrum and Snead to Stage Greensboro Open Playoff
Greensboro Open ends in a 72 hole tie as Lloyd Mangrum and Sammy Snead finish 276 each. They meet in an 18 hole playoff at Star Mount Country Club to decide the $2,000 first and $1,900 second prizes plus gate receipts.
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Starmount Country Club
Hurricanes win Pacific Coast polo championship title
The Long Island Hurricanes captained by Cecil Smith defeated the Argentine team Venado Tuerto 6 to 5 at Riviera Polo Club yesterday to claim the Pacific Coast open polo championship. Smith dominated the second half, scoring three goals.
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Long Island Hurricanes
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Phillis Cannon Wins Powder Puff Derby in Mexico
Phillis Cannon won the 12th annual powder puff derby at the Hippodromo de Tijuana near Agua Caliente, riding Golden Slip, leading all the way to win by a half length. The favorite Golden Slipper finished second paying $5.60.
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Browns and Pirates Battle to a Tie in Exhibition
In Pasadena the Browns and Pirates, led by Hal Gregg and Chet Johns, prepared for a rematch after a 7 to 7 tie in San Bernardino. Homer makers included Ed Backman and Jack Graham for Pittsburgh, Les Moss Sherman Lollar and another St. Louis batter for the Browns, with a near full box score detailing players and pitchers.
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Hal Gregg
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Hugh Lasey
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Indians Sweep Bay Region Ex games with two wins
The Cleveland Indians beat Oakland 1 to 0 and San Francisco 4 to 2 in Seals Stadium drawing 23,852. Padres topped Chicago White Sox 5 to 2 while Hollywood Stars downed St Louis Browns reserves 9 to 8 and Portland beat Pittsburgh B squad 5 to 3.
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Hank Iba honored by New York basketball writers
Hank Iba of Oklahoma A and M, known for his defensive style, was named the year by New York basketball writers with 77 votes to 74 for Pete Newell. Adolph Rupp of Kentucky placed third with 22 votes as the NC A A finals concluded with Kentucky beating Texas Tech.
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Iba
Pete Newell
San Francisco Dons
Adolph Rupp
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Canine Champion at Oklahoma City Kennel Club Show
Heather's Mister Chips, a slack cocker owned by Simic Atler of Denver, was judged best in show among over 400 dogs at the Oklahoma City Kennel Club's 23rd all breed event held yesterday.
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Boxing Officials Face Censure Over Lamotta Villemain Decision
The New York State Athletic Commission planned to censure referee Harry Ebbets and judge Harold Barnes after their pro Lamotta split decision over Villemain at Madison Square Garden. Judge Shortell backed Villemain. Fans booed as 11,491 attended and Eagan pledged a statement after the inquiry.
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Gordon and Mize Spark Giants Past Cubs 8-6 in LA
Sid Gordon and Johnny Mize led the New York Giants to an 8-6 exhibition win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Los Angeles. Mize drove in the go ahead run in the ninth after Gordon powered two two run homers and multiple singles for four RBIs. The Cubs rallied with a seventh inning surge but fell short as Gordon and Mize supplied the decisive blows.
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Poly to Vie With Moors in Pacific League Opener
Poly High baseballers chase the Pacific League title starting tomorrow at 3 p.m. against Allambra High on the Moors field after seven straight wins. Benny Souders will pitch with Joe Duhem supporting. lineup features Kelley, Jongewaard, English, Selsor, Rush, Mattox, Dudley and Duhem.
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Zellers Annex Archery Honors at Bi-Monthly Shoot
Long Beach Archery Association held a bi monthly tournament at the club range in Lakewood Village yesterday. Winners include MEN'S FLIGHT Yorke American Bill eller and Dr Tay Kelso with guests Jen Miller Pasne, Ray Hodgson, Mrs Jack Galey, and MH Law among others.
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Selay Buys Interest in Los Angeles Rams
James H. Hal Seley, turf figure and wealthy businessman, acquires an interest in the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League. Seley becomes a director of the club alongside Ram President Dan Reeves and other officers.
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