Vikings Aim for State Crown After Hungry Comeback
Joe Hicks leads City College Norsemen into a three game state title series with West Contra Costa College Comets at SECC field in Sacramento. The 37 5 record squad, powered by seven returnees and a hunger fueled by last year’s defeat, seeks the 1984 state pennant with a lineup featuring Johnson Mesa Bayne Hull and Lehmkuhl among others.
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Azusa
Norse
Jon
Viking
Vikingville
Jost
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Test
Intha Metro
Chuck Lehmkuhl
Jim Lee
Phil Laker
Jerry Mitchell
Bob Selser
Dan Springer
Don Bloss
Alnce
Jimmy Johnson
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Bob Mesa
Sessor
Mitchell
Bill Bayne
Roger Hull
Lehmkuhl
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M Mesa
Bayne
Hull
Toe
Lee
Bill Bouley
Alan Johnson
Baker
Bouley
Selser
Springers
Orange Coast
Fishin Facts Seem Odd From An Unclear Source
A fragmentary report hints at a fishing related topic with scattered proper nouns and unclear details. The text mentions ports, a season, and names like Banett and Hog but lacks coherent facts or context to state definite events or outcomes.
Old Hands Kick Up Heels for Big Day in Majors
Veteran stars led major league action as Bob Feller earned his 250th victory, the Indians swept Baltimore in a doubleheader, Boston edged New York in a thriller, and other top clubs featured long hitting and late dramatics. Williams and Pafko delivered big contribs as the national pastime delivered a day of strong performances across both leagues.
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Cass Michael
Sherman Lollar
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Detroit
Wally Post
Cincinnati Redlegs
St. Louis Cardinals
Slim Verdict for Champion Shirai in World Flyweight Fight
In Tokyo U a crowd of about 35 000 saw champion Yoshio Shirai win a narrow 15 round decision over Philippines challenger Little Lea Espinosa in a hard fought title bout. The bout produced a split verdict and strong action, drawing around $72 000 in gate receipts.
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Little Lea Espinosa
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Slim Shirai
Kell Deal Boosts White Sox Pennant Bid
Chicago manager Paul Richards hailed the White Sox major swap that added George Kell the 1949 AL batting champion at third base and Phil Cavarretta the 1943 NL champ as a big boost for the pennant drive. Kell 31 will start at third while Cavarretta as a pinch hitter, with plans to reshuffle the lineup for better power.
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Kell
Deen Utle Sa
Orioles
Jim
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Rivera
Willard Marshal
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Michaels
Baksi Returns to Ring in Brooklyn Bout Against Baker
Joe Baksi, at 32 and 261 pounds earlier, aims for a comeback against Bob Baker at Brooklyn's Eastern Parkway on ABC TV. Baker, plagued by bad hands, weighs in lighter after training but still carries doubt as Baksi trims down to 233 pounds. The undercard features Ralph Jones versus Pedro Gonzales in a middleweight ten rounder at St Nicholas Arena on DuMont.
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Big Bob Baker
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DuMont
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Pedro Gonzales
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Faulkner Bumped From 500 by Faster Qualifier
Indianapolis race buildup features 83 cars for the May 31 500 mile event. Speed averages surged past 136 mph as 10 cars were bumped from the field by qualifying records amid a turbulent pace. Defending champ Bulov, Frank Jankovich and others faced uncertain hopes as top marks from 1952 provided a cautious benchmark for a potentially record-setting race.
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Chet Millon
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Han Jkovich
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Ford
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McGrath
iPhones Are Buzzing in the Kremlin TOKYO-UM
Turkish youth wrestlers pulled away from defending champion Russia as world freestyle championships moved into the final rounds. Russia dropped middleweight Kartozeia but remained with contenders in seven other classes. Ismet Atli of Turkey outpointed Kartozeia in the lone Russia versus Turkey match. Team titles hinge on tomorrow's round robin finals. Turkey vows to claim the title, deeming it less important than beating Russia.
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Strafaci Leads Yankee Advance at Muirfield
Long Beach Nite hawks, world champions, face House of Color at Park Ave Field at 8 15 pm in their second game. Ritchie Stevens, acclaimed pitcher for Color, has four wins and one run allowed. Joe Rodgers lists Ted Carlsgaard for mound duty after a near perfect game loss to Bakersfield Elks 7 0 last week.
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British Amateur golf second round begins in cold London
United States entries start strong with Trish Joe Carr and Frank Strafaci advancing in the British Amateur in Maserfield Scotland. First round results include Americans, Army men abroad, and several Scots defeating prominent contenders amid a cold, slushy course after overnight rain.
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Bill Campbell
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T. McDonald
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Yanks Post Paris Wins at French clay courts
At Roland Garros Paris Tony Trabert of Cincinnati and Gardnar Mulloy of Coral Gables led the five Americans into the quarterfinals of the French championships. Budge Patty, Vic Seixas, and Ad Larsen also advanced, while Trabert beat Bob Falkenburg 6-3 6-2 to tighten the U S effort. Toski upset Head and plans to enter all events as golf’s money leader pursues the Vardon points.
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Archery Club Crowned Champion Amid Turbulent Shoot
Long Beach Archery Club's B. Johnson defended his title at the annual tournament with a 1252 score, edging Larry Foxworthy who also shot 1252 but settled for second with more perfect arrows. Women's champion Jean Richards claimed the women's title with 1289 while other competitors posted varied scores in multiple classes.
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Little Leaguers Open Hostilities at Park Tonight
The 1954 season opens at 23rd and Ximena Park with Sanchez Champs facing Bedley's Braves in a 6 o'clock clash. The Braves are defending champions as games run Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday evenings.
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Sports on Radio and TV Classic Schedule Notes
Radio and TV listings provide a fragmented schedule for a sports event night. Items include Clifton's Race Results, highlights segments, Diamond Bee RR, Foxe mol, Brabo Wedstine, and a fall of Fame feature. Not all names are fully legible. broadcasts include a starter, fighter segment, and basketball notation amid scattered times.
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Ieball Classic
Ata Clifton
HABC
Daneball
Death of Baseball Chief Bender Revered Pitcher Passes
Philadelphia memorials led by Connie Mack honor Charles Aljoest Chief Bender a Hall of Fame pitcher famed for his clutch play. The Chippewa Indian star died at 71 after cancer, ending a 1903 to 1925 career with Philadelphia and Chicago. His 193-103 record and 6-4 World Series mark reflect a golden era of Athletics baseball.
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