Washington Senators Eye 1946 Pennant Hope With Jensen Power
Washington velettes aim for a return to the top of the American League with a thin yet potent lineup. Jackie Jensen anchors the cleanup spot after a .280 season with 82 RBIs, while Eddie Yost and Mickey Vernon provide power. LeRoy Dietzel may return at second base, with Wayne Terwilliger also in contention. Manager Bucky Harris backs an outfield built around Gil Coan, Jim Busby, and Jensen as the club targets a pennant in 1946.
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Orlando Fla
Washington
Eddie Yost
Mickey Vernon
Jackie Jensen
Bucky Harris
Gil Coar
Jim Busby
Jensen
New York
Harris
California
Irv Noren
LeRoy Dietzel Coul
Need for Action on Hospital Plan Stressed by Mason
Bruce Mason, a leading Long Beach attorney, backs Proposition H citing hospital shortages and dangers to health. He warns of delays in emergency surgery, patients lying in halls, and long transports for contagious diseases. He advocates a comprehensive, municipally owned health program beyond hospitals.
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Mason
Bruce Mason
Labee
Soho
Long Beach
Long Beach 2
Wilson Strong Fourth in El Monte Relays
Wilson High tracksters earned a strong fourth place at the El Monte Relays behind Santa Monica Montebello and Monrovia in a crowded team field. Monrovia led with 29 points as Samohi, the Oilers, and the Bruins trailed. Wilson’s high jumpers Mave Alderman and Bill Bartholomew totaled 17 feet to pace the meet. notable finishers included John McSweeney and teammates in the relay events and several individual sprints and jumps across the program.
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Wilson High
Santa Fl Monte
Fri- Monica
Montebello
Monro-dev
I“ia
Wildcats
Monrovia
Samohi
Oiler
Bruins
Wilson
Mave Alderman Hol
Bill Bartholomew
ASLEY
Shute Miers
Santa Sonica
breMan
FuleMan
Tien Tennett
Man Sgh
Mesravia
San Lisi
Pasikenn
Jnghee
Man Seam Telat
Shorput
Alaine Tebalio
Vey Anehes
Ij Mn
Bautavera
Wile Vee
Suite Law Hutches
Fecord
Salamaewhitnees
Wich
Uintinnter Beach
Monegovias
Pars
Brow Iamp—Polo
Lalate
Vetters
el Monte
Ganla Monica
Wiser
Dardan
East West All Star Game at Madison Square Garden
Two all star teams coached by NCAA and NIT champions meet at Madison Square Garden in the annual East West game to raise funds for the Fresh Air Fund. Eastern stars include Walter Dukes and Houbregs leads western lineup under Branch McCracken with proceeds to Shriners Hospital.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
New York Herald Tribune
Walter Dukes
Seton Hall
Dukes Rovers
Bob Houbreys
Washington
Chet ,Noe
Oregon
Jim Fritsche
Hamline
Honey Russel
Branch McCracken
Indiana
Fast A Ban
West
Joe Cipriano
Warh Sansom
Detroit
Joe Ril Young
WW Shackelford
Tulsa
Kendall Snesta
Oklahoma Aggies
Ben Feerelsel
DePaul
End
Heth Thompson
Flower
Kansas
Kansas City
J Gardner
Kansas State
Harry Combes
Illinois
Dick Knost- Man
Ken Flower
Southern California
Mike MecCutchen
University of Washington
Dean Kelley
Bob Rousey
Shriners Hospital For
Children In
St. Louis
UCLA Climber Sets World Gym Record in Rope Climb
SYRAGALE N Y Penn State's Nittany Lions led toward dethroning Florida State in NCAA gymnastics as they scored 22 points with Illinois and Michigan tied for second at nine. Don Perry of UCLA set a world record by finishing a 20 seat rope climb in three seconds.
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Syragale
Penn State
Nittany Lions
Florida State
Lions
Iinois
Michigan
Don Perry
UCLA
Strader Quits 49ers To Return To Construction
Norman P. Strader known as Red Strader, assistant coach and chief scout for the San Francisco Forty-Niners, resigns today to re-enter the construction business with a firm in Menlo Park California.
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Tan Ghanliscu
WWE
Norman P
Red) Strader
San Francisco Forty-Niners
Menlo Park
Cali
Norse, Harbor meet for Azusa JC title in junior college tourney
Long Beach City College and El Camino JC will clash for the Azusa Southern California Junior College Baseball Tournament crown after the Vikings beat Harbor 10 to 1 and 11 to 0 in two opener games. Jerry Mitchell went 5 for 5 with a homer and double in the opener while Dave Samuel and Rusty Fairly delivered key plays in the ninth inning rally for the Norse.
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Long Beach City College
el Camino JC
Azusa
Warriors
Vikings
Vikes
Harbor
Jerry Mitchell
Fennie Souders
Mitchell
Dave Samuel
Norse
Rusty Fairly
Bob Selser
Phil Baker
Warhnr
Rogers
Samuel
Abanstein
Piel. Peaeker
Springer
Saints Sweep Catholic League Opener Over Cathedral
Anthony's High School topped Cathedral 70 to 24 as Saints sweeped track events in a one‑sided Catholic League meet at Anthony's Stadium. Freshman Bill Tomasie won the 880 in 2:41.5 and Briar Shutts rode a first attempt in the pole vault to 9 feet 6 inches as Saint Bees posted 65-30. Cathedral struggled in sprints and hurdles with limited scoring.
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Anthony's High School
Saints
Cathedral
Anthony's Stadium
Saint Bees
Saint Va
Art Schily
Rea
Bill Tomasie
Soph Briar Shutts Worm
Amanga Azroya
Goneaies
Toyama
Lawsay Fc
Peterson
Braham
Anthting
Waveil
Anthony
Raiders to Battle Morris Named CCAA's Coronado Quint Most Valuable Cager
Los Angeles IL11 forward Bob Morris named CCAA most valuable player. San Diego's Bob Brady and LA State's John Barber tied for second. Los Alamitos NAS to meet Coronado in best two of three for West Coast All-Navy championship after 79-60 win over Alameda NAS. Al Reges led the Air Raiders with 19 points.
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Morris
CCAA
Coronado Quint
Los Angeles
IL11
Repperdine
Bob Morris
Waves
California Collegiate Athletic Association
San Diego
Bob Brady
Los Angeles State
John Barber
Los Alamitos Naval Air Stationagers
Coronado Philipac
Alameda Nas
al Reges
Air Raiders
Laos Alamitos
Alameda
Afho Yardley
Pro Cage Playoffs 5 Friday sun vhrene Gri
Pro cage playoffs game notes from Friday night in New York indicate the event as a beat event with a four o clock start and probable entries from Gri and Sorlun. The report references beating and seating details with unclear names and times.
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Sorlun
New York
576 Series Tops at No Long Beach
Ken Tuttle scored a 205 game and Val Carruth a 576 series for high honors in the last Wednesday Mixed Handicap League at North Long Beach M and P Liquors. The page lists numerous league performances and individual scores across multiple clubs and handicaps with mixed results and standings.
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No. Long Beach
Ken Tuttle
Val Carruth
North Long Beach
M & P Liquors
Stes
Sachse'x
Eageers
Rip Sceeries
Eiso Tone
Virginia Businessmen's Handi
Gars
Hal Toad
Columbine Star and Printing Co
Hii
Fies
Ededes
A. Bus
Wrgirts Closhmaster
Xen O'Br
Sweeney Seeks Fourth Pennant In Rainier Outfield Question
United Press reports Seattle Rainiers open the Pacific Coast League season with Bill Sweeney aiming for a fourth pennant. The infield features Leo Thomas at third Artie Wilson at short Merrill Combs at second, with questions about first base. Catcher Ray Octeig handled 147 games last season, while outfielders show defense but limited punch. Probable starter George Schmes batted .168 in majors, with Watt Judnich Clarence Madel in outfield mix. Nagy 33 remains the oldest pitcher in a strong rotating staff.
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United
Seattle Rainier
Bill Sweeney
Sweeney
Seattle
Leo Thomas
Artie Wilson
George Schmes
Latar
Hollywood
Watt Judnich
Clarence Madel
Vern Hindsfather
al Widmar
Steve Nagy
Rockets to Pitch Rex Cecil Against Navy Nine Sunday
Rex Cecil, a right hander for the Boston Red Sox, will start for the Long Beach Rockets Sunday at Recreations Park in an exhibition with Los Alamitos. Navy sailors and Raiders feature several pro players including Dale Conzas, Irv Knorzer, and Jerry Jéglum, as Cal league veterans. Game time is 25 pm.
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Rex Cecil
Navy
Rex
Cecil
Yele
Boston Red Sox
Long Beach
Rockets
Forals
Los Alamitos
Recreations Park
Square
Raiders
Dale Conzas
Pittsburgh
Hollwood
Loz Alamitos
Ecerars Geass
Oakland
Charles Erases
Spenan
Rypia Schildmeyer
Delphia A
Lespire
Johnsons
Hot Rod
Gardena
Howard Johansen
Hot Rods
Carellig
Cathedral High School beats St Anthony's 3-2 in Catholic League game
Cathedral High School defeated St Anthony's 3-2 in a Catholic League baseball game in Los Angeles. Pete Cassidy pitched well for Cathedral, while Norm Alzueta and Armando Montano contributed key hits and scoring plays to secure the win, dropping the Saints to 1-1.
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Cathedral High School
St. Anthony's
Pete Cassidy
Kefthander
Los Angeles
Saints
Cathedral
Janine
Cassidy
Norm Alzueta
Dick Romo
Carl Maggio
Armando Montano
Alzueta
Snes
Schneidr
Ss Wai Sensk
Ano Garalb
Ierm
Atenigo
Cassiti
de Sartipo
Sehne Eider
Sears Db Montane
Atangom
Gatsedral
Gasporrma An Engfy and Caube
Norse Linksters Tie Corsairs After Rain Halts Lakewood Match
Long Beach City College men’s golf tied Santa Monica 44 44 at Lakewood with darkness interrupting the third doubles set. Notable players listed include Blais, Slaton, and Glock. Final totals show Long Beach leading Santa Monica in a rain shortened meet.
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Lab Sea Norse
Damp Corsairs
Longe Beach City College
Santa Monica
Meadowlarx
Vikings Tennifers
Lakewood
Goin
Es Bown
Wrestling Results at Qctan Meet
Szabo defeated Mead Vic and Jerry Christ Jornes in a close bout. The event also featured Darla and Prank Teres with Ned Blape and Cretoria. Dave Leta and Par Mecuan Sew provided additional action as the crowd watched eagerly.
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Qctan
Fati
Gabder Szabo
Who Mead Vic
Jerry Christ Jornes Xan
Darla
Prank
Teres
Ned Blape Sohoty Cretoria
Dave Leta
Par Mecuan
Raiders Rally to 16th Win Over Amphibs
Von Hedrick powered the Raiders with two triples and five RBIs as Los Alamitos Naval Air Station defeated the Colorado Amphibs 12 to 6 on their home field. It marked their 16th victory in 18 starts.
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von Hedrick
Jwo
Los Alamitos Naval Air Station
Colorado
Uae
Virginia Best Bail to Deeble-Woodward Golf Event
A Virginia Country Club best-ball ladies partners event concludes with the team of Mrs Sol Deeble and Mrs William Woodward earning the title. Tim John joins the ceremony as part of the prize presentation and recap notes.
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Virginia
Deeble-Woodward
Sol Deeble
Wil 7Liam Woodward
Virginia Country Club
Tim John
Dark Binns and Cur Hose win crowded Friday race card
A late Friday racing program featured tight finishes across six events. Shoemaker and Pine LeBlanc Fashion led in several sprints while Aronitos Crepis and Parvin heads swapped places in the middle distance. Scratches None reported, with times ranging from 2:31 4/5 to 6.70 in the earlier events.
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I Turlonge
Jax
Ford
York
Siurianen
Peterson
Aronit Crepis
Pry
Crigerriet
Shoemaker
Sonverdo
the Arch
Ce Feegnain Boy Watoors
WB Bhosroaner
Aten
Vikings Lose Two Dual Meets At East LA
Long Beach City College tracksters dropped two decisions in a double dual at East Los Angeles. They fell to Santa Monica 66 56 and to East LA 77 45, while East LA swept Long Beach, 66 73 53 33. Floyd Jeter starred with high hurdles in 15.4 and high jump 6 ft 6 1 4 in. Graves and Van Houten named season co captains.
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Long Beach City
Gallege
Los Angeles
Vikes
Santa Monica
East L. A
Corsairs
Floyd Jeter
Stons
Heyeon
Don Molloy
Frank Graves
Long Beach
Molloy
Graves
Vikings
John van Hauten
Bakersfield
el Canino
San Diego
el Camino
Border City
Crew
Rasiosiets
Parker Vela
EM Mehes
Discos
Sasnoser
BTA
Vals
Jam
Helt
Santa Monica Loris Benet
Afonica
Tonelars
Bruins Sweep CIF Invitational Swim Title at Poly Pool
Wilson High led by coach Peter Archer and star Jim Steveson captured the CIF Invitational crown Friday night at Poly, scoring 59 to El Segundo’s 37. Steveson set meet records in the individual medley and 100 yard freestyle, anchoring Wilson’s winning medley relay as teammates Farrell, Webb, and Drum contributed.
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Peter Archer
Wilson High School
Surlimitt
Jim Steveson
CIF
Poly Pool
Bruins
el Segundo
Poly
Steveson
Vione
Farrel
Webbs
Poly Iuirsch
JF. Siimeand
Wilnsns
D. Stimson
Pol
Uy Moore
Belshe
Huntington Beach
MacPherson
Iece Farrell
Wtece
Price
Wilson
Pave
Elivey
el Ge- Sandreedtvie
Wilson Cen
Round-up of Southern California high school sports results
The roundup lists numerous league scores and outcomes across Glendale, Orange Coast, Riverside, Long Beach Harbor, Santa Monica, Bakersfield, Caltech, and area colleges. Notable results include Santa Monica 35 over Cameo, Stanford 7 1, Caltech 0, Mt. San Antonio 21 4, and Newport Harbor 2. Multiple prep baseball and track results are noted with various schools and venues.
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Ila Las Ranier cc
Glendale
da' Aengan
Bernardine Whittier
USC Fresh Fonpton
Orange Coast
Fulletton
Riverside
Valley
Harbor
Beseh
Long Beach Co
Santa Monica
Cameo St. Ban Diewy
Bakersgeld
Bakerstiely Ba
Santa Clara
Stanford
Caltech
Whitries Perna
Azusa
Long Beach Harbor
Long Beach
el Canina Ae
Citrus Orange Coast & Citrus
Llendala
Mt. San’ Antonio
Cai Phly
San Antonio
Santa
Pallerton
Bakersfeld
Kart LA
Lace
Carnera Headlines International Wrestling Card in Wilmington
Primo Carnera, famed Italian strongman and world heavyweight boxing champion, meets King Karl a 253 pound Swedish grappler in the three fall main event at the Wilmington Bowl. Count Da Vinci faces Fran Garry in the semi. Johnny James against Ray Winchell and Myron Cox versus Juan Sepeda are listed in other bouts.
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Primo Carnera
King Karl
International Wrestling Club
Wilmington Bowl
Count da Vinci
Bad Boy
Fran
Garry
Johnnny James
Ray Winchell
Myron Cox
Juan Sepeda
Saints Triumph In Tennis Practice Match Over Santa Ana High
Saints beat Santa Ana High School 6 to 2 in a Friday practice dual on Saints courts paced by two doubles wins. Singles results include Harrison defeating Lovett 6-0 and Piller over Goodwin 6-4, with Reed-Caverty and Blacks bouts decided in straight sets.
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Saints
Hares
Santa Ana High School
Tripped Poly High
Harrison
Det
Lovett
Intense
Piener
Piller
Goodwin
Tara
Wels
Reed
Caverty
Blacks Ae
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Chattanooga
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Chicago
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Walt Masterson
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Julio Moreno
Big Solon
Swatsmith
Washington Senators
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California Grid
Wilson Strong
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Strader
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Tanferan
Wilmington
Paryl Spencer
Fay
Bruins Annex
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Cole
Freeman
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Downey
Terry
Farquhar
Newport
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Erazier
Jordan
Haskell
Captwell
Whittier
Farrell
Saminton
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el Sepundo
Wien
Cantwell
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Inglewood
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Lewis
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Meory
Kelsey
Wildond
Mith Cwwhittiler
Hall
Hen Petals
Flintridge
Feilsdon
Beverly Hulls
Mark Keppel
Basehall Cathedral
St. Anthony’s
Noutre Dame
Loyola
Bit. Carme' Serra
St . Banning
Bean Gempten
Las Vegas
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Chatfey
Santa Ana
Bellares Newport Harbor
Excelsior Flite
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Narbonne
Redoniad
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