Swaps Parade at Hollywood Park 1955 Grand Opening
Ex cowpoke Rex Tilsworth plans a parade of Kentucky Derby champ Swaps between races at Hollywood Park's 1955 grand opening and again Saturday. Ellsworth praises Swaps' size, speed, and future, hinting at rest after summer races and possible Santa Anita purses. Nashua may face Swaps again in a potential match race.
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Rex Tilsworth
Hollywood Park
Mervich
Golden State
Mervyn
Awe LeRoy
Hollypark
Ellsworth
Louisville
Hollywood
Safford
Ariz
Turdom
Blisswarth
Inglewood
Swaps
C .Nashua
William Woodward
Nashua
Tean
California
Arizona
Colorado
Khaled
Aga Khan
Rex
Eddie Arcaro
Willie Shoemaker
Sim
Emlsworth
Andy Crevelin
Will California Rules Protect Marciano?
Gayle Talbot discusses California boxing rules as a potential twist in Rocky Marciano vs Don Cockell. She cites claims that a first round cut could force a draw, keeping Marciano champion, and imagines British uproar if a coast bout ends early due to a nose wound and official rulings.
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Gayle Talbot
New York
Don Cockell
Rocky Marciano
al Weill
California
Weill
California Commission
Rocky
Ezzard Charles
Rody
Archie Moore
Iver
Cockell
Freddie Mills
Viccadilly Circus
Marciano
Great Britain
San Rafael
Sign
Don
Becky Marciano
Lousse Jones clash billed at Madison Square Garden
Eduardo Lousse of Argentina seeks to extend a 27-bout win streak against Ralph Jones of Yonkers in a nationally televised 10 rounder at the Palace of Punch Madison Square Garden. Lousse nicknamed the wild bull faces a tough test as Jones brings body punching and an up and down pro record to the ring.
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New York
Eduardo
Lousse
Argentina
Ralph
Tiger
Jones
Yonkers
N.Y
Madison Square Garden
NBC
Palace of Punch
Fresno Relays Spotlight Santee and Johnson Reach for Records
At Fresno Ratcliffe Stadium nearly 140 athletes compete in the 29th West Coast Relays led by Wes Santee and Rafer Johnson. Stars from UCLA, Kansas, San Francisco and Santa Clara vie for records as Southern California seeks its 10th consecutive Relays title with rivals UCLA Stanford and Occidental in pursuit.
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Fresno
Cliffe
Wes Santee
Santee
Art Dalzell
Kansas
Len Simpson
San Francisco Olympic Cub
Jim Hunt
San Diego State
Bob Humphreys
Long Beach City College
Johnson
Southern California
Trojans
UCLA
Stanford
Occidental
Oriole cut: Bill Miller seeks fate after minor league drop
Oriole pitcher Bill Miller, 27, from Minersville Pa, was released by Baltimore just before the roster deadline. Miller threatened to appeal to commissioner Ford Frick if his status remained unclear, saying he would not pitch in the minors again and that several major league clubs might want him.
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Baltimore
Bill Miller
Ford Frick
Minersville
Baltimore Yester
Paul 4Rds
Miller
Frick
Paul Richards
Boxing and boxing results on radio TV listings
Fragmented radio television schedule notes show boxing bouts including Holvecud Pack and Jones against an unnamed opponent, with mentions of Seattle KMPC 8:15 pm and San Diego coverage. The garbled text lists multiple cities and programs with unclear pairings and times.
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TEL Yankees
Ais
Rediees
Lasse Va. Jones
KFL
Bollywood
San Diego
Hews
Ageia
Seattle
KMPC
Bam
Tausse Rises
ERCA
Ameeles
Fealllerhity
Peru
Gentex
Sam Jones no hitter lifts Cubs in dramatic 4-0 win
Sam Jones became the first Negro pitcher to throw a no hitter in the major leagues, defeating the Pirates 4-0 for Chicago. He walked the bases loaded in the ninth before striking out the final three batters on 11 pitches, aided by Cub catcher Clyde McCullough who helped guide the effort. Jones pitched 136 pitches as 2918 fans watched a tense finish with Stan Hack managing.
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Sam
Jerry Liska
Chicago
Jones
Cub
Frank Thomas
Clyde McCullough
Joes
Cleveland Indians
Clyde
Cubs
Indianapolis
Ralph Kiner
Indians
Jas Jones
Fadl
Freese
Preston Ward
Tom Seffelt
Ward
Hack
Chicago recalls double no hitter in 1917 game
The piece recalls the May 2 1917 pitching duel between Cincinnati Reds Fred Toney and Chicago Cubs Jim Vaughn ending in a Reds win after 9 hitless innings. Jim Thorpe provided the deciding run for Cincinnati with the winning hit in the 10th.
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Chicagy
Sam
Jones
Chicago Cubs
Cubs L J
Cincinnati
Reds
Fred Toney
Chicago
Jim
Hispe) Vaughn
Vaughn
Jim Thorpe
Redlegs
Crandall Bat Downs Brooks In 12 Inning Braves Triumph
Crandall blasted a 405 foot homer in the 12th to lift the Milwaukee Braves over Brooklyn 2 1 and extend their strong run. Conley allowed six hits and one run as Carl Erskine lasted 11 innings before Ed Roebuck closed. Wanzenroth added a 470 foot shot for the Braves earlier. Sam Jones no hit the Pirates for the Cubs in a separate NL win. In AL, Washington shut out Cleveland 3-4, White Sox beat Baltimore 6-2, and Boston 12-7 over Kansas City. Score notes include Mickey McDermott four-hitter, Herb Score in the loss, and Ted Williams’ return to baseball boosting Boston’s offense.
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Milwaukee Braves
de Crandall
Braves
Brooklyn
Teter Crandall
Gene Conley
Dodgers
Ed Roebuck
Conley
Carl Erskine
Roebuck
Erskine
Sandy Amoros
Wankenron
Sam Jones
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh Pirates
Washington
Cleveland
Chicago White Sox
Baltimore
Boston Red Sox
Kansas City
Mickey McDermott
Herb
Senators
Indians
White Sox
Bob Mientan
Nelson Fox
Jim Rivera
Gene Stephens
Jackie Jensen
Red Sox
Ted Williams
Ivan de Jock
Boston
Gus Zernial
Bill Renna
Baseball Roundup From West Coast and American Leagues
A crowded page lists multiple games and results across the West Coast cities and major leagues. Teams like Seattle, Los Angeles, Oakland, Portland, San Francisco, Sacramento, San Diego, and others show scores and standings. American League details note Detroit at New York and other matchups with postseason implications.
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Ban Desi Sre
Los
Angel Oaklane Sacrament
Portland
San Francisco
Beattle
Los Ft
San Diego
Ollywod & Bacramento Gj
San Branciaca
Oakland
Caner Roalan Qaxlend
Bamberger
Dams
Hallywood
Garber
Kerigan
Seattle
Heard
Ts Angeles
Baccamento
Cereshine
San Incisco
Greenwood
Hoy
Serigh Grand Lean
Ghicaga
Pittsauren
New York
St. Louis
Ralm
Philadelphia
Milwaukee
Chicsgo
Cincinnati
Angels Drop Into Third Slot Again Hatten to Oppose Heard
The Los Angeles Angels, down to third after a brief atop the PCL, set Joe Hatten to face Seattle tonight at Wrigley Field with Heard countering for the Rainiers. San Diego moved atop a three-way Fight by beating Hollywood, while Sacramento edged San Francisco and Portland beat Oakland.
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Angels
Hatten
Heard
Los Angeles Angels
Joe Hatten
Seattle
Wrigley Field
Jehosie Heard
The
Rainiers
Suds
Elmer Singleton
San Diego
Hollywood
Border City
Monty Basgall
Jim Stoddard
Carmen Earl Rapp
Mauro
Ray Orteig
San Tiego
Bobby Balcena
Bob Talbot
George Piktuzis
Tormike
Hal Rice
Sacramento
San Francisco
Portland
Oakland
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Cockell Camp
Williams
Luis Firpo
Lausse
Kid Gagilan
Buenos Aires
Mike
Ted Williamsruggins
Tioth
Ted
Tal
Willay Ride
Los Angeles
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Opsard
Cafifornia
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Channel Cities
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Visalia
Salinas
Modesto
Bakersfield
Simpson
Lou Thomas
Rocky Marciana
Kezar Stadium
Rafer
Gene Jones
Santa Clara
Rafer Johnson
Sports On Radio-Tv
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Racieto Coast
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York
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St Touis
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Wastindloo
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Alent
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Nixon
Saterday Blevelang
Gillcson
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Seals
Pete Milne
Dave Melton
Solons
Don Fracchia
Bob di Pietro
Marino Pieretti
Melton
Milo Candini
Jon Base
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