LaBeach Surges as Patton Faces Tough Open 100 Test
The piece weighs Mel Patton against Lloyd LaBeach, noting LaBeach's improved form since 1947 and a fast 100 meters time on a heavy Coliseum track. It previews potential open 100 appearances at Fresno Relays and Coliseum Relays, with a possible UCL A meet and future Olympic hopes. Patton may rise to challenge if in peak shape, while LaBeach is pegged as a major threat for London.
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John Treloar
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Ducky Drake
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Dean Cromwell
Major League Spring Cuts Trim 25 Man Rosters by May 15
The article notes MLB teams must trim to a 25-man roster by May 15 as spring training winds down. Rookies Glen Nelson and Larry Miggins of the St. Louis Cardinals, Ray Boone of the Cleveland Indians, and Lou Grasmick of the Philadelphia Phillies are being sent to the minors after the latest cuts. Nelson and Boone have 24 hour recalls, with Grasmick’s status unclear.
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Philadelphia Phils
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Rochester
Boone
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Cleveland Signs Negro Scouts
Cleveland May 4 IGP President Bill Veek of the Cleveland Indians announced that Abe Saperstein of Chicago will head a group to act as scouts for Negro athletes. The Indians gain the inside track on Negro players Saperstein believes show promise through this agreement.
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Saperstein
Indians
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Stars and Angels Open Series at Gilmore Field
Hollywood Stars host Los Angeles Angels in the first cross town series of the season at Gilmore Field. Pinky Woods to manage the Stars with either Fred Schmidt or Dewey Adkins pitching for the Angels. Series runs seven games with a Sunday doubleheader and current standings feature San Francisco atop, Hollywood four games back. Frankie Kelley hit six homers in seven games while Jim Tabor adds punch at third base. Other Coast League games include San Francisco vs Portland and Oakland vs Sacramento.
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Dewey Adkins
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Frankie Kelleher
Portland
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Sacramento
Jim Tabor
Boston Red Sox
Bill Kelly
Jim
Oakland
Match Race at Arcadia West Harness Clash
Arcadia May 4 saw a $10,000 special match race on the Western Harness Racing Association card to settle a dispute over a recall signal from last Saturday’s Golden West Pace. Dr. Stanton led early but failed to finish in the money. Indian Land won with Forbes Chief second and Goose Bay third. Lindy Fraser protested the recall timing.
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Texas standings and scores across leagues reported
Yesterday's results show multiple leagues with teams like Beaumont and Houston in Texas standings. Records include 13 8 for one team, 42 7 for another, and varied losses. several games postponed with no schedules published.
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Coast Conference Plans Protest of Ottele Case
The Pacific Coast Conference weighs a protest against the All-America Conference over Dick Ottele’s secret contract. Commissioner Vic Schmidt questions the All-America interpretation of a player’s class graduation and notes Washington’s coach Howte Qdel faces a tough situation.
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Football Writers of America
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Ottele
Vic Schmidt
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Schmidt
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Jonas Ingram
Pies
Teadch Odell
All-America
Hollywood Park Racetrack
Cornelius Warmerdam
Fresno
Day Captures All Events Crown At Bowling Meet
Detriot May 4 Ned Day led in the American Bowling Congress meet as champion all events with a 1979 total. Day’s hook ball and a muffed No 10 pin in the final frame highlighted his performance. He posted .667 in team, .637 in doubles and .672 in singles.
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Junie McMahon
Jordan High Downs Poly in City Tennis Championship
Jordan High netters claim the mythical city tennis title with a 6 3 victory over Poly at Lakewood led by the second doubles pair Ronald Celotto and Bob Eaton who posted their 18th win of the season.
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China Trackfest Hes 2233 Entries
Shanghai May 4 China seventh national athletic meet opens with an international list of 2233 entrants including 1738 men and 495 women. Competitors from Taiwan Sinking Manchuria Malaya Siam Indo China the Philippines Hong Kong Hawaii and Canada participate as the event shapes China Olympic team prospects.
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Cromwell Scratches Trojan Sprint Champ for Relays
Southern California coach Dean Cromwell says Mel Patton will not run in two relays and multiple 100 meters at Fresno Modesto Coliseum Relays. He plans to limit Patton to key sprints to focus on Olympic trial form, risking fewer events across three meets.
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Baer to Referee Wild Tag Match at Wilmington Bowl
Max Baer, ex heavyweight champ, will referee a three fall one hour tag clash at Wilmington Bowl featuring Enrique Torres and Jack Kennedy versus Tom Rice and Gina Garibaldi. Baer vows to punch the booked man if provoked as promoter Emile Steffen confirms the assignment. The undercard includes Eric Holmbeck and Hardy Kruskamp versus Pederson in the hour.
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Great Lakes Navy Boxers Cup Lead at Navy boxing eliminations
In San Diego on May 4 the Great Lakes Ninth Naval District team led the All-Navy boxing eliminations with two clean sweeps in the first four weights before about 3000 spectators. The Mississippi Valley team took three decisions and one forfeit, while Hank Herring advanced as the lone 11th Naval District boxer with his sixth straight elimination knockout in 1948.
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Jordan Opens Grid Workouts
More than 60 players reported for Jordan High spring practice as Ernie Redford led the first day of drills. Under a CIF ruling the team wore only football shoes with no shoulder pads or helmets. The starting unit featured Magel Tebbutt Harrelson Bennetz Livermore Hinds Ingram. Several lettermen, Pettis Howard Hooser and others did not attend.
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