Bridges Popular Guy on Brooklyn Squad
Long Beach native AMAR Rocky Bridges is featured in Sporting News with notes from Joe King and Lou Darvas. Dodgers manager Chick Dressen praises Bridges for fight and spirit, hints at third base or infield duty, and recalls a game winning blast while stressing his team attitude.
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Rocky) Bridges
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Lou Darvas
Mark Twain
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King
Jau
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Montreal
Chick Dressen
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Rocky
Bob Morgan
Sridges
Dressen
Jackie Robinson
Reese
Joh
Phils
Jacksonville
Bocky
Chuck
Everett Dean Leaves Stanford Basketball Duties
Everett Dean resigns as Stanford University head basketball coach to focus on baseball. He cites overlapping seasons and pressure as reasons. Dean, a former Indiana cage coach, led Stanford to the 1942 NCAA title and will be succeeded by Bob Burnett as basketball coach.
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Everett Dean
Stanford University
Dean
Indiana University
Stadium Race Permit Sought at Long Beach Memorial Stadium
Mason E. Right and L. P. Murphy filed a permit request with the City Council to promote automobile racing at Long Beach Memorial Stadium. Right argued races would not disrupt events or cause noise, promising annual city revenue of 75 000 to 100 000 dollars. City Manager Samuel E. Vickers opposed permitting the sport and the council ordered a study of racing concessions at other municipal stadiums with an early report.
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Long Beach Memorial Stadium
Mason E. Right
L. P. Murphy
Right
Samuel E. Vickers
Fights Last Night in Harrisburg and Camden
Fragmentary report notes bouts involving Anecciaea Wrens and several boxers including 134 Pa Freddie Deere from Harrisboro and 188 Camden fighter Jones. Details are incomplete with locations and outcomes not clear.
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Harrisboro
Oul Jones
Camden
Baseball's Big Six by Associated Press leads list of players
The report catalogs top hitters and players across leagues with names including Dodgers Elliott Slater Chisox Carrisquel Yankees Doby and others. It lists at bats, runs and RBIs, noting leaders in the American and National Leagues with several teams represented. The fragmented OCR provides scattered stats and club affiliations.
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Dodgers
Eliot
Braves
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Prams Onn
Busny
Chisox
Carrisquel
Chisox Yankees
Baby Indians
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Doerr
Boxox
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Yankees
Murphy Seeks 58th Triumph in Chicago Clash
Chicago May 9 AP Danny Nardico of Tampa and Bob Murphy of San Diego meet in a 10 round light heavy title tuneup before about 7000. Murphy aims for his 58th win and 54th KO in 63 bouts while Nardico vows to derail him and earn a title shot against Jake LaMotta in New York. Nardico, ex Marine, has six wins this year with 19 KOs in 24 bouts.
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Danny Nardico
Tampa
Fla
Bob Murphy
San Diego
Calif
Jake LaMatta
Murphy
Lexington
LaMotta
New York
Yankee Stadium
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U.S
Kayo
Nardice
Nick Barone
Miami Beach
Aragon Wins Lightweight Championship of California
Art Aragon defeated Maria Trigo of Monterrey Mexico by ninth round technical knockout to become California lightweight champion in Los Angeles. The fight ended 1 minute 13 seconds into the ninth after Aragon dominated while leading on points. Referee Charlie Randolph halted amid boos as Trigo was pummeled near the ropes.
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Art Aragon
California
Maria Trigo
Monterrey
Mexico
John L. Davis
Trigo
Aragon
Charlie Randolph
Ike Williams
Redbirds Seek Billy Johnson
New York May 9 The St Louis Cardinals president Fred Saigh said he has been negotiating with the New York Yankees to obtain Billy Johnson on waivers and the deal is almost completed. Johnson, 32, a right handed hitter with a .275 lifetime average over six seasons, has played third base and first base for the Yankees.
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New York Yankees
Mickey Mantle
Jackie Jensen
Mapes
Bill Johnson
Fred Sanford
Teners
Weiss
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Jensen
Cliff
New York
Billy Johnson
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Ey Cardinal
Fred Saigh
Yankees
Saigh
Johnson
Feller Burns Uneasy Bath Causes Week-Long Pause
Cleveland Indians pitcher Bobby Feller suffered scalding water burns while preparing a whirlpool bath for sciatica. The hose spray caused first and second degree burns on his lower torso and legs. Team physician Dr. Don Kelly said the injuries are not serious and he will be out about a week.
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Cleveland
May
Bobby Feller
Cleveland Indians
Don Kelly
Indians
Troy Nine Belts Out 12-7 Win Over USF
Los Angeles May 9 Trojans of Southern California defeated the University of San Francisco baseball team 12-7 in a game marked by hard hitting pitching. Chuck Ane of USC hit a three run homer while Bob Thyllander, the losing pitcher, doubled in two runs.
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Southern California
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University of San Francisco Baseballers
Chuck Ane
USC
Ronet Hurler
Bob Thyllander
Cleveland Acquires Kicker Rex Grossman
Cleveland Browns announce a major trade acquiring field goal kicker Rex Grossman from the Detroit Lions in exchange for tackle Dan Rogas of Tulane and the Browns sixth draft choice. Coach Paul Brown emphasized Grossman as a field goal specialist for the 195k season.
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National Professional Football League Today
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Detroit Lions
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Dan “Rogas
Tulane
Hitless Braves Seize Loop Lead In Baseball Action
The Boston Braves top the loop standings as Max Surkont dominates the Reds for a 2 to 0 win. Sid Gordon’s ninth inning homer and RBI single provide the offense. Giants beat Cardinals 11 to 2 to jump ahead, while Pirates thump Phillies 5 to 3 and Cubs edge Dodgers 2 to 1. Detroit outlasts Yankees 6 to 5 in 11 innings. Athletics beat Chicago 9 to 4.
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Sid Gordon
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Giants
Cardinals
Cincinnati
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Vittsburgh
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Athletics
Chicago
Larry Jansen
Hank Sauer
Carll Urskine
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Basten
McShain Cops Bowl Mat Go McShain Cops Bowl Mat Go
Dangerous Danny McShain, former world champion, defeated Zitva Simonovich in the main event at Wilmington Bowl using seasoned tricks. McShain won two falls while Simonovich claimed one with a reverse surf board. semi-main saw The Champ beat Carlos Guzman with leglocks in straight falls. In the opener Billy McDaniels halted Baby Face Morgan, ending a 20 minute match with a single fall.
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Zitva
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San
Carlos Guzman
Terry McGinnis
Crusher Curtis
Billy McDaniels
Morgan
Pendleton Leathernecks defeat UCLA 4 to 2 at Los Angeles
Marine Don Appleby allowed UCLA only two hits as Camp Pendleton Leathernecks toppled the Bruins 4 to 2 yesterday in Los Angeles. Gene Haseman Main starred with three of Pendleton’s four hits, including a double, in four plate appearances.
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el Marine
Don Appleby
Ucla Bruins
Camp Pendleton
Baseball Standings and Scores from Regional Associations
In the latest standings, Dallas leads with a 3 to 1 win over Shreveport as Fore Worth 0. San Antonio trails 15 to Houston 6. Oklahoma City 4. Southern Association shows Stemphis 6 over Chattancors 5 and New Orleans 12 to Atlanta 7. Birmingham 7 ERE Rock 4. Noahville 3. Americas Association reads as fragmented with Et Paul ete Sues city & Columins 3.
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Houston
Oklahoma City
Southern Association Stemphis
Chattancors
New Orleans
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Et Paul Ete Suestity & Columins
Benton's Experience Too Much for Twinks
Veteran pitcher John Alton Benton, aged 40 with a fading arm but keen pitching savvy, led Sacramento to a 5-4 win over Hollywood. The victory kept Sacramento within 1 1/2 games of the Pacific Coast League leaders as Portland, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle also posted wins. Gordon's 14th homer proved decisive after Hollywood rallied in the eighth. Benton earned his first win of the year.
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Leo Diegel Dies at 52 Famed Pro in North Hollywood
North Hollywood May 9 Leo Diegel famed golf star dies at home after a four year battle with throat and lung cancer at age 52 He was PGA champion in 1923 1929 Ryder Cup team member 1927 1933 with notable finishes in the British and U S Opens Born in Detroit Diegel popularized a distinctive putting stance and once served as Joseph M Schenck’s personal pro He halted Walter Hagen in 1923 and influenced other players with his grip and stance.
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Diegel
United States
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Willie Hunter
Joseph M. Schenck
Walter Hagen
Haig
Pasquariello Barni Sign Rams Contracts
LOS ANGELES May 9 UP Rookie halfback Roy Barni and veteran fullback Ralph Pasquariello have signed 1951 contracts with the Los Angeles Rams of the NFL. Barni starred at the University of San Francisco and earned player of the year honors in 1945 and 1946 in the bay area. Pasquariello, the Rams first draft pick in 1950, played his collegiate ball at Villanova.
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Ralph Pasqu 4Uello
Los Angeles, Rams
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South Pasadena Nets Ease Past Poly 22 6 In CIF Playoffs
South Pasadena High's tennis team defeated Poly High 22 6 on the Tiger courts in the CIF playoffs second round. South Pasadena, the second seed, is favored for the championship against Beverly Hills, while Poly, unranked, upset Monrovia 15 13 in the first round. Regulars Walton Watts Ball led singles while Crouch Miller won doubles. Poly's fifth loss in 19 starts. Hares set to meet Jordan or Wilson for Burnett Bowl at Lakewood Country Club Friday.
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Poly High
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Monrovia High
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Jackrabbits
Johnny Watts
Geoff Ball
Rockets Face San Pedro Merchants in Triple A Clash
Bill Feistner's Long Beach Rockets travel to Recreation Park to play the San Pedro Merchants in a Triple A League game. Eddie Green will again start on the mound for the Rockets with Al Zigelman catching.
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Bill Feistner
Long Beach
Lynx and Orange Vie Softball Tilt at Amerze Park
The Buena Park Lynx meet the Orange Lionettes in a women’s softball league game at Fullerton’s Amerze Park tonight starting at 3 30. The matchup features regional teams in a routine evening contest.
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Buena Park Lynx
Orange Lionettes
Fullerton
Amerze Park
Larsen Flam Duo Enters 2nd Round
In Los Angeles on May 9, Art Larsen and Herbie Flam advanced to the second round of the Southern California Tennis Championships. The report notes several singles results including Vestura downing Parks and You, and Bart Cochel defeating Bit yesterday. Other matches featured Bob OLAS, Mary Axriold Prentiex, Exien Kroeger, Schroeter and Coebell in various pairings.
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Black Jack) Smith
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