Edmonton Eskimos Open Season in Compton Exhibition
The Edmonton Eskimos of the Western International League visit Compton Pacemakers for an exhibition game at Cressey Park. Manager Bobby Sturgeon leads a hopeful squad featuring pitcher Lerry Manier and dozens of local connections as Edmonton builds toward a full season after reorganizing last fall with 24 stockholders and a $50,000 bankroll.
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Athletics
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Kansas Runners Chase Third Texas Relays Crown
University of Kansas stars, led by Wes Santee from Ashland, aim for a third title as the 26th Texas Relays wrap up. The Jayhawks smashed records with a 3:21.8 in the sprint medley and a victory in the distance medley, after breaking the 1941 marks set by NYU and the Texas relay record.
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Links Field Chases Snead in Greensboro Open
The Sam Snead Open in Greensboro N C enters its second round with Snead holding a one stroke lead over Horton Smith and Ed Oliver as the field tightens. Snead finished with a 32 23 67 in the first round and seeks to extend his advantage in the $10,000 event.
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N. C
Sam Snead
Hearts Race Roundup Plays On Radio TV
Sports radio and television roundups cover heats and bouts including Tex 3 Wrestling and Andrade versus Lopetian. The digest notes broadcasted events and results across channels, highlighting notable matches and upcoming fights.
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KALL
Televinon Ms
Vin Vardel
Tex 3
RECA
Teximon
Andrade
Lopetian E P'Seethine Patyimingion
Student Coach Johnny O Aids Pappy Waldorf
UC Berkeley football alumnus Johnny Olszewski returns as a student coach for spring practice joining four assistants led by head coach Pappy Waldorf Bob Bagley Harry West and Carl Van Heuit among the staff in the Bear regime
Kiner May Switch to First Base Again
Boston area baseball notes report Ralph Kiner may move back to first base with the Pirates before the NL season opens. Manager Fred Haney cites desire for speed in the outfield and weak first base play from Grunwald and Smith, with Metkovich slated to start at first.
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United Press
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Fred Haney
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George Metkovich
Veeck vows to build winning Browns after Baltimore snub
Phoenix AP report says Bill Veeck plans to reshape the St. Louis Browns into a pennant contender to avenge the Baltimore deal setback. He cites backing from Marty Marion and others, rejects immediate moves to Los Angeles or San Francisco, and emphasizes boosting the club’s strength in St. Louis. He says he can land players without selling off assets and aims to restore the team’s on-field success.
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Dan
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Clint
Courtney
Marty Marion
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Isi
Irv Cooper Trails in Spa Linksfest Round One
Irv Cooper trailed after a five under par start by Rosburg Reed and others at the Thunderbird Country Club invitational. Rosburg led with 34 and Reed shot 31 for a two shot edge as the first 18 holes wrapped in the 34 hole event. Frank Hoover posted 68 followed by Bruce McCormick and Dave Stanley with 65s.
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Bob Rosbure
Farmer Stanfordster
Bob Reed
Montebelro
Rosburg
Reed
Frank Hoover
Bruce McCormick
Dave Stanley
Ted Richards
Long Beach
Irving Cooper
Local Sports Card Tonight Highlights Multiple Events
Tonight's lineup includes boxing at Valley Garden Stadium featuring Howl Carners and Lopez, midget auto racing at Calves City Stadium, and an ice event at Shrine Auditorium. Also listed are steamship racing, baseball at Recreation Park, and other city sports with several venues and times.
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Heo
Gaseball
Rockets Ve. Lositos
Recreation Park
Move to Drop Aussie Games
Otto Mayer of the International Olympic Committee called for moving the 1956 Olympic Games from Melbourne to another city. The IOC will decide in Mexico City next month. Mayer criticized Melbourne for slow progress and suggested Lausanne or several U.S. cities with ready stadiums could host the event.
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Switzerland
Otto Mayer
International Olympic Committee
Melbourne
Australia
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Mexico City
Mayer
United States
Yale Nears Swim Title As Oyakawa Shatters Records
In Columbus Ohio Yale leads NCAA swimming with 37 points at halftime while Ohio State is close with 35. Yoshi Oyakawa of Ohio tops the night with a 2 03.3 in the 200 yard backstroke, breaking intercollegiate and NCAA marks. Remaining finalists include Stanford, Michigan, and California among others as teams vie for the title.
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Mike
Peppe
Yale
The
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Yoshi Oyakawa
Jack ‘Taylor
Om Stary
Stanford Savy
Darfur
Western
Ten Beloit
Washington
Willams Harare
California
Andrade Favored In Hollywood Legion Bout
Los Angeles lightweight Andrade enters the 10 round main event at Hollywood Legion Stadium favored to defeat Mexican challenger Reyes Lopez. Lopez, a newcomer, stands in against the seasoned local fighter in a night of boxing action.
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Cisco Andrade
Los Angeles
Reyes Lopez
Mexico
Hollywood Legion Stadium
Southland Exhibitions Low Angeles Versus Emllenton
A Southland exhibition features Low Angeles facing Emllenton with Garry Mariiad and Glenéal listed among participants in a regional matchup held in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Mariiad
Glenéal
Skating Finals Spotlight Shifts To Robertson In Hershey
At Hershey Pennsylvania 2500 watched as Ronnie Robertson Long Beach California rose from fourth to second on a dazzling free style scoring the only standing ovation of the night. Hayes Jenkins Akron Ohio retained power with a high octane program while Tenley Albright led the women s field toward anticipated titles. Robertson alongside Dudley Richards Boston Massachusetts delivered a smooth finish that captivated the audience.
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Hayes Jenkins
Ronnie Robertson
Long Beach
Calif
Wi ‘Emen
Tenley Albright
Jenkins
Robertson
Dudley /Richards
Boston
Mass
Early Mist wins Grand National at Aintree in tight finish
Early Mist captured the 107th Grand National as Mont Tremblant finished second and Irish Lizard third on the four mile course. Thirty-one horses started in light showers with Early Mist ridden by Bryan Marshall and carrying 156 pounds. Mont Tremblant began at 8 to 1 as Early Mist led after Ordnance fell at the seventh fence, with the winner prevailing by 20 lengths and the margin to third at four lengths.
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Early Mist
Mont Tremblant
Lizzard
Bryant Marshall
Staizard
Ordnance
Trojan frosh sprint star Decker stars in 9.7 record dash
USC freshmen dominated Los Angeles City College 73 to 47 as Jim Decker won the 100 yard dash in 9.7 seconds tying a long standing mark and also swept the 220 and low hurdles. Ledesma won the mile in 4:25.8 at Palm Beach meets and Hart faces Larsen in later finals alongside Mulloy.
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Thelma Long
Australia
Gardnar Mulloy
Art Larsen
Rams Sign Ex Trojan Bukich as Rams Quarterback Hope
The Los Angeles Rams announce signing ex Trojans quarterback Bukich as a new backup to Norm Van Brocklin. Bukich, a 133 inch tall, 1936 pound player, played at St. Louis High School and the University of Iowa before transferring to Troy. The team sets the 1953 season opener against the New York Giants at Memorial Coliseum. The Rams also plan a preseason with the Cleveland Browns and host Chicago, Detroit, San Francisco, Baltimore, and Green Bay. Giants visit LA for a first appearance since 1949.
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Baltimore
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New York
Williams Tackles Cardell Tonight in Welterweight Bout
Philadelphia report notes former lightweight champion Williams, now welterweight, facing Vic Cardell of Hartford in a 10 round scheduled bout. The fight is nationally televised on ABC at 6 p.m. Pacific. The two met previously in Detroit two years ago, Williams winning by technical knockout when Cardell did not answer the bell for the 10th round.
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Willias
Vic Cardell
Hartford
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ABC
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Essengian's Home Run Ruins Trojans 7 1
Chuck Essengian hit a bases loaded homer in the seventh inning to lift Stanford to a 7 to 1 win over Southern California. Santa Clara stayed on top of the CIBA standings with a 6 to 4 victory over UCLA. The four teams will play again today.
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Chuck Essegian
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Southern California
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Dubernic Sold Down to Tri City Braves Pitcher Trade
Jess Dubernic a 34 year old veteran major league pitcher formerly with the Los Angeles Angels has been purchased by the Tri City Braves of the Class A Western International League for an undisclosed amount from Toronto of the International League.
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Jess Dubernic
Los Angeles Angel
Tri‘City Braves
Toronto
Cal Poly Takes Lead in Pacific Coast Boxing Finals
Cal Poly edged California and Idaho State to seize first place after night one in the Pacific Coast Intercollegiate Boxing Tournament. California and Idaho State follow with 11 points, while Idaho, Washington State, San Jose State, Stanford, San Francisco State and Nevada trail. finals set for tonight.
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Idaho State
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Ring Snafu Still Exists
Paddy Young defeated Ernie Durando by unanimous decision in a bruising 12 round bout at Madison Square Garden. The victory, his third over Durando in five fights, leaves the 160 pound division tangled as Young eyes a possible title shot against Randy Turpin while sparring with Carl Olsen for the American crown.
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San Francisco
Carl
Bobo) Olsen
Durando
Paddy
Ernie Silly
Exhibition Games Feature Team Lineups and Homeruns
Exhibition games showcase Cai Douson and Felier Hooper among many players including Rosey Bord Simpson Strickland Isnich J Lemon plus Parnell McDermott and Roberts. The scoreline notes numerous homeruns and player combinations across teams such as Boston Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Milwaukee Detroit Washington St Louis and Pittsburgh with pitchers Branca Campanella Spahn Burdette and Labine dominating in various innings.
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Grasso
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Tanpe Woolf
Dusak
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Gettel & Seat
Harris Retires From Baseball After 1953 Deal Clash
Lefthander Mickey Harris aged 35 ends a career dating to 1938 with the Washington Senators, Boston Red Sox, and Cleveland Indians. He cites a contract dispute with Cleveland in 1953 as a reason for retirement.
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Boston Red Sox
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Cleveland
Cambridge Triumphs In 99th Boat Race Victory
Cambridge won the 99th Oxford-Cambridge boat race on the Thames beating Oxford by 10 lengths over the four and a quarter mile course.
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London
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Thames
Training Camp Briefs Show Interleague Exhibitions
In Fullerton California and Glendale trains highlight intersquad and exhibition clashes. The San Diego Padres post a 15 win three loss spring record after a 14 to 3 Marine Recruit Depot win. Oakland A’s new season opener features Don Dempsey on the mound at Stanford against the Seals.
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Allen Gettel
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