Walter Johnson life story eyed for film by Chick Brandom
Local resident and former Pirates pitcher Chick Brandom urges a biopic of Walter Johnson the famed Washington Senators fireballer. Brandom recalls Johnsons quiet dignity, hunter hobbies, and Major League feats including 413 victories and a 1924 World Series win, while noting his tragedy and family life.
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Milwaukee Girls Pace WIBC Action
Milwaukee writers Bea Smith and Vicki Vukovich led the doubles to 1130 and secured the all events lead at the 32nd annual Women’s International Bowling Congress in Milwaukee. Marie Bedney led singles with 593, while Lorraine Rubow and Mary Stimac followed. Marion Ladewig tops last year’s all events.
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Cardinals Shift Players to Pioneer League
The St Joseph Cardinals of the Western Association sent pitcher Joe Zajicek of Omaha and outfielder Mickey Franken burg of New York to Pocatello Idaho in the Class C Pioneer League.
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Stranahan Seeks Third British Amateur Title
Stranahan departs for Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in Wales to chase his third British amateur crown, aiming to extend American dominance. He faces stiff opposition from American and British players, including Joe Carr and Wille Turness, with Bob Hope featured in the field as a crowd draw. The field is smaller than usual with 190 entries, 29 Americans, and a declining tournament purse.
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Stars Blank Solons to Tie Coast League Series
Hollywood drills Sacramento 4 1 to even Pacific Coast League series. Ken Gables took loss with six strong innings before Frank Kelleher hit his ninth homer to start a three run seventh. Stars plated three more in eighth asGeorge Sehmees, Herb Gorman, and Murray Franklin contributed key hits. Sacremento scorer Falpl Hodgin doubled and Joe Marty singled for their lone run.
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Unclear Standings and Results From Scattered Listings
A fragmented OCR row shows standings and scores across multiple leagues and cities. Entries include Montreal seven to Baltimore four and Toronto three, with Syracuse zero and Toledo four. Other lines mention Indianapolis, Louisville, Columbus, Milwaukee, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, and California league teams with varied scores and vague locations.
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Attlesey Sets New Meet and Relays Mark at Modesto
At Modesto California the National Junior College track and field championships concluded with Comppten College overtaking rivals to win 108 points while Bill Walters of Victoria Texas led as high point man with 22. Gary Green of Los Angeles City College posted a near record 20.8 seconds in the 220 yard dash and also won the 440. The Los Angeles Athletic Club set a relays mark in the shuttle hurdle event and Dick Attlesey dominated in the open 10 yard high hurdles with a 13.6 second clocking. Strong showings by East Los Angeles Junior College and other California junior colleges highlighted the meet.
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La Salle Crew Wins Varsity Dad Vail Race
La Salle of Philadelphia won the varsity Dad Vail crew race on the Charles River, outdistancing seven other colleges at the Union Boat Club’s 100th anniversary regatta in six minutes, 49 seconds.
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Padres Wax Seals in 15-6 Victory at Lane Field
San Diego bats erupted for six runs in the first inning and added seven more in the sixth, powering a 15 to 6 win over the Seals at Lane Field. Al Ston led the Padres with five hits, while San Francisco’s offense was held to fewer runs.
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Uclan Netters Upset Berkeley in Bruins Victory
In Los Angeles on May 19 UCLA defeated California 6 games to none on the Westwood courts. Feature match saw Robin Willner beat Fred Hagist 37 63. Bruins won four of six singles and two of three doubles.
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Detroit Stock Car Race For 250th Birthday Celebration
Detroit will stage a 250 mile stock car race of 250 laps on August 12 at the state fair grounds. American-made standard passenger cars from 1950 and 1951 will compete on the one mile dirt track as part of Detroit's 250th birthday celebration.
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Junior's Hero: Stephens Delivers Bosox Win at Fenway
Boston third baseman StephensNamed hero after pinch single in eighth completes a 2-1 win over Cleveland at Fenway. Earlier he homered against Washington and doubled five times this season. Lemon allowed the run as Indians dropped a late decision. Other local players seen action included Mapes, Cole, and Bridges.
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Savitt Ousted by Cavalli in Hamburg Semi finals
In Hamburg May 19, Gustav Cavalli of Sweden defeated Savitt of Orange New Jersey 6-2 6-4 in the men's singles semi final while two American women reached the final. Shirley Fry Akron and Doris Hart Jacksonville defeated Margaret Osborne Du Pont Wilmington and Thelma Long Australia respectively to advance. Cavalli meets Roderich Menzel in tomorrow's final after Menzel beat Wils Thorsson 6-2 6-2.
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Hogan or Snead to Win in Texas
Golf stars Ben Hogan and Sam Snead lead the field at the Colonial National Invitation in Fort Worth Texas, a $15090 event with a $3000 first prize. The elite lineup includes top money winners and the sport’s leading shot-makers as the summer tour opens.
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Glisson Plans Return at Hollywood Park
Jockey Gordon Glisson, 1949 national riding champion, injured in a spill at Santa Anita last winter, said today he hopes to ride again during the current Hollywood Park meeting. He boarded a horse yesterday for the first time since the accident and will exercise to regain riding trim.
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Redbirds Take Lead as Cardinals Top Dodgers 6 4
Nippy Jones drove in five with two doubles and a single as St Louis beat Brooklyn 6 to 4 in a key National League pennant race game. Verne Bickford earned the win, while Bubba Church got the save. The result reshuffles standings with Chicago sliding after a loss to Philadelphia and New York moving up.
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ABC Leaders Undisturbed in American Bowling Congress Tourney
In St Paul May reports show little challenge to leaders in the American Bowling Congress event. C B O Malley Chicago tops five man with 070 set May 13 as nine teams exceed 3000 totals since April. Benson and Marishall Lansing lead doubles with 1334 on April 15, and Jouglard leads singles with 775 and all events at 2000, while Tony Lindeman has 2005.
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Trojans Defeat Bruins For Ciba Title In Baseball
The University of Southern California Trojans edged UCLA 8 to 3 to win the Ciba title. Centerfielder Tom Riach opened with a tie and four singles, sparking a four run first inning. Line score notes UCLA 3, USC 8 with several players listed in the box.
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Dunn Paces Cowboys in Track Victory
In Denver on May 19 Mickey Dunn led Wyoming to the Skyline Six Track title, winning the high and low hurdles the 100 and 200 yard dashes and the broad jump while tying for first in the high jump as the Cowboys beat Colorado A. M. 66 to 24. Denver scored 30 points.
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Huskies Schedule Baylor Gridders
Seattle May 19 Baylor Bears and Washington Huskies will clash in 1954 and 1955, announced by Athletic Director Harvey Cassill. First game in Waco October 16, 1954, second in Seattle October 15, 1955. It marks Washington’s first meeting with a Southwest Conference team.
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Trout Planting Planned at Shasta Lake Next Week
In Redding on May 19 officials announce a major trout planting in Shasta Lake. Rainbow trout of five to seven inches will be released, with a large undetermined quantity funded for the event.
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Larsen and Flam Reach State Net Finals in Cal Amateur
Art Larsen of San Leandro and Herb Flam of Beverly Hills, the top seeds, advanced to the California amateur tennis finals. Larsen defeated Harry Likas in straight sets to reach the final, while Flam defeated Jerry Dewitts in the semifinals.
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