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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1951
Page
12
A humorous, confessional account of a spectator at Hollywood Park observes private conversations and gossip overheard in bars, beauty parlors, and a cashier line. The narrator recalls listening to horse racing chatter, noting clever remarks and the social theatre around the day’s races.
Herb Flam, ranked second, defeated U S champion Art Larsen in straight sets at the California men's singles meet in Berkeley. Larsen struggled with six broken serves and seven double faults as Flam seized control throughout. Anita Kanter, 16, from Santa Monica, became the first junior to win the open men’s title since Helen Willis in 195? and then captured the junior girls singles title by defeating Juha Samp.
The California Lasetail League saw mixed outcomes as young pitching prospects were tested. Frankie Pasian and Thay Proitas delivered strong showings for the Tarif Coast and Modesto Reds, while Ventura edged San Jose as San Jose dropped from first. Don Hatridge’s four hit shutout lifted Storkion over Bakersfield, placing the Ports atop the standings by percentage.
Ralph Hopper Compton won the 31 lap main event at Carrell Speedway by nose ahead of Ray Furnal and Glen Wallace in 16m 53.588s. Len Fraker took the 15 lap semi main in 7m 43.875s while Furnal won the three lap trophy dash on the three event card.
Rancho Santa Fe May 21 In the California State Open tournament Eaton edged Lele by four strokes to win 280 posting. He declared he will stay closer to the Southern California circuit after the victory. Smiley Quick of Los Angeles took second money of 375 from the 800 prize pool for pros. Low amateur was Art King of San Diego with 290.
Brignall's Gringo, a Californian retriever and national and international champion, won the oper atae stake in the Western Montana Retriever Club’s spring licensed trials in Missoula. Owner Cliff Brignall of Anaheim, Calif., handled the dog. Brignall’s Wick earned a certificate of merit.
Detectives tracked a string of threats received by Jack Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers ahead of a doubleheader with the Cincinnati Reds at Crosley Field. A note signed The Travelers warned of an air rifle attack. Robinson, who went 4-for-4 with a homer, remained outwardly calm as the danger lingered.
Officials of the California Relays reported that marks at the 10th annual carnival surpassed Fresno West Coast Relays in seven of 13 events. Attendance figures were low, with about 6,000 fans in the stands. UCLA led the team scoring with 31 points.
Capital Quint State Leader reports on the Sacramento Spinning Wheel team at the California State Towling Tours meeting. Den Carter of Sacramento and Dan Zenovich of Fresno set two records with Carter bowing 070 and Zenovich achieving a perfect 300 in a single effort.
Autopsy planned for Manyunk following a Sunday race mishap at the Meadows meeting. Veterinarian TL Ee Inandson notes the horse had notable wins including the San Carlos Handicap in 1949 and the St Day Handicap, with a career tally of 6 wins, 2 seconds, and 6 thirds in 62 starts. Burial will occur at Hollywood Park with owner Colline and trainer Drembelier.
In Hub City Relays action Dan Conper of the University of Nebraska and other entrants prepare for the pole vault event. The report notes Cooper’s invitation to bring his pole to southern California for the meet and hints at the participation of rivals Don Ley and Gob Richards in the pole vault competition.
Merced pigeons race results show R. senmungs mrd finishing first with a time of 1348.65 seeds per minute. Ten entrants completed the 275 mile event by the Long Beach Racing Pigeon Club on a crowded field with RL Hauck second and TIS5.08 third. B A Osborne placed fourth and L A Hunter listed as pith in the fragile recap.
Phillies explode for two convincing victories over the Pirates 17 0 and 12 4 as Richie Ashburn shelves eight hits in the doubleheader. Brooklyn and Chicago also dominate, with Lopat and Fowler earning wins, while Chicago strengthens its NL lead and the Yankees extend their AL edge.
Indy race context centers on speed records and looming 140 mph benchmarks. Shaw predicts some cars may hit 140 mph next year as qualifying tightens for Memorial Day classic. Parsons and Faulkner set pace with high averages, while veterans risk ouster or role as relief drivers as field thins to 7 spots for the May 30 start. Faulkner posts a 138.22 mph best lap and a 136.872 mph average for the weekend.
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