Nielsen Santee Duel Promises Sub-4 Mile At Coliseum Relays
Denmark’s Gunnar Nielsen and Kansas’ Wes Santee head a star-studded Coliseum Relays field aiming for the first U.S. sub-4:00 mile on a warm Los Angeles night on May 20. The event highlights include the Miracle Mile with Dwyer, Tidwell, Coleman, Wing, and Chase, plus a record crowd forecast and international entries.
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Parade of rookies marks bold major league debut wave
Score and Virdon pace a rookie surge with stars from the Cardinals Indians Pirates and Phillies among hitters and pitchers making strong major league starts. Score leads with 50 strikeouts and a 3 1 record while Donovan Lary Cravett and Smith post notable early marks.
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First State Grid 11 Begins Drills for Spring Football
Long Beach State College's first football team starts its spring practice on the 49ers' field with 18 grid candidates. Coach Mike DeLotto emphasizes fundamentals as several rowdy prospects and transfers prepare for the season opener against Occidental on September 23.
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Marci ano Rough Tough Boy Matthews Picks Rocky KO
Seattle veteran fighter Marty Matthews who faced both Rocky Marciano and Don Cockell predicts Marciano will win by knockout before the end of the fifth round in the upcoming title fight in San Francisco. He notes Cockell hits hard but lacks Marciano’s sustained pressure and boxing variety.
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Fights Last Night in Various Cities and Outpoints
Scattered boxing results from New York Brooklyn and other spots show several knockouts and decisions. Notable bouts include Montreal and Brockton card outcomes with multiple stoppages and outpoints for listed fighters.
Sports Calendar Royalentape Schedule
The page lists events at Aba Ora Park Arena and UChavee rley Field. Swimminx ClF prelims set for early hours with heats and rounds beginning at 1 30. Fans should note venue and start times for early sessions and follow results from the arena.
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Bilko Aims for 40 Homers in Coast League Year
The article notes Steve Bilko and Lou Novikoff discussing hitting philosophy as Bilko eyes a 40 homer pace. It recounts Bilko’s swing emphasis and past major league struggles, with Mentions of Wrigley Field standouts and long blasts against Angels and Athletics.
Angels Suds Begin Duel for PCL Lead at Wrigley Field
The Los Angeles Angels and Seattle Rainiers start an eight game series at Wrigley Field to decide first place in the Pacific Coast League. RAINIERS lead by a half game as ex-Giant Larry Jansen likely starts for the Suds while Bob Zick is slated for the Angels. Bubba Church joins the Angels from Chicago Cubs along with Jim Fanning and Dave Hillman.
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Ted Awaits Court Ruling On Williams Divorce
Florida judge may decide today if Ted Williams returns to baseball after divorce granted to Doris Soule Williams. Judge Holt postponed ruling on alimony until today, with one attorney saying a lump settlement may be agreed. Ted Williams had hinted he did not want to remain married, affecting his career plans with the Red Sox.
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49ers Nab Finale 7 2 in season end victory over LaVerne
Lefty Pail Baker pitched six innings of shut ball and was clutch as Long Beach State College closed its 1955 season with a 7-2 win over LaVerne College. Baker improved to 7-0, lifting the 49ers to a 17-4 mark behind early triples from Baker and Buddy Phillips and key hits by Dickerson Donovan Ry and Horger.
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Radio and TV Sports Schedule Fragment
A fragmented listing shows sports radio TV entries including CubsAMPC noon, Dodzers race results and Pacific time notes. It mentions Los Angeles Seattle KMPC 5:15 pm, television fishing finish, and Barsball Hall of Fame on KARC at 7 with late 10 pm slots.
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Richards Takes First Half of Decathlon at John Muir Event
Competing for the Los Angeles Athletic Club, Rev Bob Richards of Long Beach won the first five events of John Muir's seventh annual decathlon. He claimed the 100 meters in 11 seconds, broad jump 22 ft 11 in, shot put 45 ft 9 in, high jump 11 ft 1 in, and 400 meters in 58 seconds for a total of 52 points. Other finishers included Tyler of Allen Road, Walt of Occidental, Lange unattached, and Don Winton of Los Angeles with varying scores.
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Cavaretta Ends Baseball Career
United Press reports 39 year old first baseman Phil Cavarretta has been released by the Chicago White Sox, ending a 21 year major league career. The Cubs and White Sox roster trims follow the season end, with several players shifted or released to other organizations or leagues.
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