Immortal Stanford greats chart by Don Liebendorfer
The article profiles Don Liebendorfer’s list of Stanford all-time greats across football basketball baseball and track. It recalls stars like Nevers Mathias Kirksey Pad dock and others, notes Templeton’s coaching link, and cites his cautious confident view on Stanford’s 1950s prospects.
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Dick Zeams
Don Lieben- Gorfer
Stanford
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Bill McColl
Monk Mostrip
Bob Reynolds
Russ Pomeroy
BU Cordus
Chuck Tayloe
Walt Trinceke
Frankie Albert
Bobby Grissan
Bones Tramilion
Panic Nevers
Bobby Garrett
Naeno
Ted Shipkey
Keith ‘Topping
Claude Callaway
Bruno Bandutel
Dan Robesky
Dynemmlin Best
Vic Lindxkor
George Quist
Tete Kmot
Renter
Fnwly Dailwar
Don Barnes
Coacus
Meteh
Dalimar
Jack Shepard
Bob Murphy
Dan Johnson
Ernie Xeveyos
Dao Chez
Dale Dahle
Dick Kloss
Viner Philippi
Dykes Johnson
Bert Dalmas
Lloyd Merriman
Chuck Essejan
Charley Cole
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Spikers Fall to Bruins 91 40 in Coliseum rout
SC Spikers lost to UCLA 91 to 40 as key Trojan stars Bugore and Lex sat out. The dual meet in Los Angeles featured a rough start, with freshmen from both schools competing alongside varsity squads. Joe Gratifio Des Koch and Ernie Shelton were poised to boost Troy, while Shelton aimed for a high jump mark near seven feet.
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Dick Zennis
Howard Bugore
Jim Lex
Los Angeles Coliseum
SC Stojans
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Ernie Shelton
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Ducky Ie
Bugbee
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Los Angeles protests in win over Portland sparks league fever
Los Angeles beat Portland 4-2 but manager Clay Hopper protested a lit player in the bullpen, claiming ineligible status under the ten day rule. Hollywood topped San Diego 2-1 as Mel Queen pitched another win. Sacramento beat San Francisco 6-1 to tie Oakland for first. Seattle beat Oakland 7-6 in a high-hit game.
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Turf Champ Mason Wins Alamitos Race Championship
Mason, a top California quarter horse handicapper for the Press Telegraph, extended a three win run at Los Alamitos to seal the meeting’s handicapping championship. He nailed winners Ramon Spiees, Bennie Van, and Vandy's Betty, plus a longshot in the sixth, following a Bay Meadows big payday earlier in the week.
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Baseball Scores Roll Across National Leagues
Fragmented scrawl lists results from multiple leagues and cities. It notes games in American and National leagues with partial scores for Philadelphia Boston Chicago Milwaukee New York Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati and others. Also includes California and International leagues with scattered results and upcoming games.
Bannister Says Four Minute Mile Overrated After Breakthrough
Roger Bannister, 25 year old medical student, shattered the four minute mile with a 3 59.4 clocking in Oxford England. He described the feat as overrated and said the essence of athletics is racing against opponents, not the clock, while noting he would likely be challenged again. He spoke after the race about his nerves and his focus on finishing strong.
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Record-breaking runner tops Haegg in historic mile relay
Franz Stampfl praised the relaxed mindset of the Austrian trainer accompanying the record chase. The 6 foot 1 inch sprinter shattered Gunder Haegg's 1945 record with a blazing finish, clocking splits of 37.5 60.7 8 23 and 5 85, amid a 15 mph wind and about 1000 spectators. The Oxford alumnus, a studious figure, exuded calm as he sprinted the final stretch to immortality.
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Miracle Mile Story of Day
Excitement over Roger Bannister’s 3 59 4 mile dominated front pages amid McCarthy hearings. New York papers allocated six columns to the run as major league races faded. Bannister’s speed equaled 7 31 yards per second with four timers stopping at the same time.
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Compton, Saints Track Favorites Clash in Finals Tonight
Compton and Wilson high schools meet in the Coast League finals at Excelsior with 23 qualifiers apiece, while St Anthony’s is favored in the Catholic finals at Cantwell Montebello. Tarbabes face ineligibility issues but lead with strength. leaders include John Wavel, Art Schilz, Bran Shutts, and Dick Muco. Wilson and St Anthony's previously won dual fleet titles.
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Bill Bartholomew
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Four Sloops Lead Early Newport Ensenada Race Pace
Four sloops forged into the early lead in the Newport Ensenada yacht race as 146 entrants started the world’s largest blue water race. A midmorning update showed Sirus, Westward, Soliloquy and Hilaria holding brief leads while more than 200 spectator boats dotted the water and thousands watched from Corona del Mar.
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Doward Ahmanson
Sirus
Bob Miller
Westward
Wes Smith
Ken Schmidt
Palisades
Corona del Mar
2nd Sacker Fires Reds in Tight Win Over Giants
Johnny Temple the Reds second baseman fuels Cincinnati by driving in the decisive run in a 5-4 victory over the New York Giants to pull into second place at 12-8 as Brooklyn lost to Chicago and Milwaukee beat Pittsburgh. Philadelphia still leads, rain affected several games. The White Sox widened their AL lead with a 5-4 win over Washington. Indians won 3-2 over Philadelphia and New York crushed Baltimore 9-0.
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Tartars Edge Favor as JC Track Title Favors Compton
Compton College is the favorite to sweep individual honors at the all-Southern California junior college track meet at East L. A. Jaycee. Long Beach City College and LACC loom as top challengers with sprinter Harry Nelson already posting nation leading times. Floyd Jeter of East L. A. has cut the Metro record in the high hurdles to 14.6 seconds.
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Hawkins 2-1 Favorite In Southland Boxing Roundup
Hawkins seeks a 2-1 elimination win tonight at Wilmington Bowl to earn a shot at the 175-pound title. The Eureka lumber stacker rides a 24‑fight win streak and faces Harvey Taylor in a 10‑round bout as part of the Southland light‑heavyweight tournament buildup.
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