Hodges Ahead of Ruth Homer Pace in Home Run Race
Baseball figures pace toward Ruth’s 60 homer mark as Hodges leads the majors with nine by May 10. Pafko Snider and Jethroe follow with mid-thirties to low forties homer totals while Kiner, the likely challenger, glows in the stretch. Also notes Long Beach National Horse Show at Memorial Stadium with events and local club funds.
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L A Yacht Clubbers Start Spring Series
Dozen sailing classes with over 100 boats prepare to contest the annual spring small boat invitational at outer Long Beach Los Angeles Harbor. A skippers meeting tomorrow precedes a three race day. Sunday features two races per class starting at noon.
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Dark Sparks Giants Comeback Bid in 3-2 Win
Al Dark sparked New York Giants to a 3-2 victory over the St Louis Cardinals as he drove in runs and scored, helping the club rebound from an 11-game skid and climb to within four games of first. The action also saw Cincinnati, Brooklyn, and Chicago games shaping the NL race with Newcombe earning his first win in weeks.
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Rams to Train Again at Redlands
The Los Angeles Rams will hold preseason training on the University of Redlands campus starting July 18 marking a repeat of the prior two seasons at the site. Rams officials said the move distance was settled and facilities there met the club’s needs after claiming two conference championships since moving to Redlands.
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Huskies Tribe Cal Crews Clash In Triangular Regatta
California, Stanford and Washington meet in a first three-way rowing regatta in 32 years on Lake Washington. Cal favored to beat Washington, with Stanford as dark horse. two-mile freshman race and JV race precede the main event. Stanford absent in JV.
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Connally Bids for 4th Title at Southern California
Los Angeles May 11 Maureen Connolly of San Diego pursues a fourth straight title at the Southern California tennis tournament quarterfinals ro the center court. Barbara Green of Los Angeles and Nancy Chaffee of Ventura are also contesting semis with other stars and legends like Art Larsen and Ted Schroeder advancing in the tough field.
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Pat Todd
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Jima Crescenta
Jack Simpation
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Estelle Kristensen
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Mary Arnold Prentiss
San Bernardino
Indians Seek More Trades After Chapman Acquisition
Cleveland May 11. Manager Al Lopez said the acquisition of outfielder Sam Chapman definitely gives us a winning combination but indicated the Indians were still seeking further deals. Chapman, 35, was acquired yesterday in a straight deal with the Philadelphia Athletics for Allie Clark and Lou Klein. It was the Tribe’s third deal with the Athletics in 10 days, following deals for pitchers Lou Brissie and Charley Harris.
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Sam Chapman
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Philadelphia Athletics
Allie Clark
Lou Klein
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Charley Harris
Chaffey Nine Rolls Over Fullerton Junior College in Ontario
Chaffey Junior College crushed Fullerton Junior College 11 to 6 in Ontario. The Chaffey lineup tallied 12 runs on 11 hits with three errors by the opponents, securing the win yesterday.
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Vikings Enter Fresno Meet for West Coast Relays
Long Beach City Colleges nine man squad faces a heavy program of work at the 25th annual West Coast Relays in Fresno. Coaches meet tonight to assign lanes and heats as about 1000 athletes compete across open, collegiate, junior, and prep classes. Viking contenders include the Piercy brothers Darrel and Jayne, Dick Johnson, Marty Hicks, Jim Boyd, Morris Jolly in sprints and relays, with Joe Riddick to challenge in the high jump.
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Joe Riddick
Board Studies Bigger Purses for 1952 Racing
California horse owners push for a larger share of overnight purses to move out of red. HPBA cites tracks take 65 to 65 percent of parimutuel handle while horsemen receive about 12 to 13 percent. Disparities cited include Hollywood 45 percent and Santa Anita 87 percent versus Saratoga 77 and Hialeah 41 percent. Board suggests arbitration between HPBA and tracks before panel review. 1952 dates program proposed with overlaps. new chairman Dwight Murphy leads meeting with John H. Sattler joining.
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Ferrier Leads Tourney Field at Greenbrier Invitation
Jim Ferrier of San Francisco and Bob Hamilton of Evansville paced the opening round of the Greenbrier Invitation in White Sulphur Springs with six under par 64 and 65 respectively. Ben Hogan, back after winning the Masters, shot a 68 in his first tournament since April, finishing with a late run that stirred the early contenders.
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Hairston Faces Cartier in Madison Square Garden Bout
Eugene Hairston and Walter Cartier, top middleweights from New York, clash at Madison Square Garden with a possible September title shot at stake. Hairston, a noted deaf mute, was a 7 to 3 favorite to win. Cartier previously beat him by decision in their first meeting a year and a half ago.
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Salveson May Be Through Arm Goes Bad
Salveson, longtime Hollywood pitcher, may miss the Pacific Coast League season after an elbow injury forced him from a win over Sacramento. The 37-year-old right hander felt sharp pain in the seventh, drying to be removed. Hollywood's Haney faces a tough news week as the team sits sixth, with new series set and standings tight.
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Weight Class Update for Yoo at 105 BE Meet
The weight category 105 was updated at the BE event as Yoo posted a 5 7 measure in the weigh in session. No further results reported.
Cummings Named Sole Manager for Arthur Anderson
Judge McKesson approved a three year contract making Charles Cummings the sole business manager for Arthur Anderson, California's leading apprentice jockey. Arthur, 18, and son of Earl and Eva Anderson of 1148 Pacific Ave, will earn 200 monthly first year 250 second year and 300 third year plus percentages from purses. Samuelson said parents approved terms as fair.
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Anderson Romack in Golfing Deadlock
Anderson of Helena and Romack of Sacramento were tied 158 after 36 holes of the Sacramento Valley women’s open. Anderson had 74 2 Wednesday and 84 yesterday while Romack shot 75 83, keeping the leaders in a near even match as the 54 hole event advanced.
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