Jefferson High Wins State Track Meet in L A Century Meet
Jefferson High of Los Angeles claimed its fourth straight State high school track title at the State meet in Los Angeles before 5384 fans. Compton placed second, led by Fernando Ledesma and Leon Patterson as records fell in shot put and the mile, while Taft’s Patterson set a national record in the shot.
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Compton
Effor Alameda
Leon Patterson
Taft
Darrew Hooper
Fort Worth
Bill Nieder
Lawrence
Kansas
Ledesma
Fernando Ledesmira
Compton High
San Francisco
Ron Baier
Pat Delgado
Chino
Fresno
Santa Maria
Jerry Watson
San Mateo
Lou Bortolin
Jefferson
Lewis Scott
Newquist
Bruin
Sam Like
Don Molloy
Dick Lonsdale
Uinpirig Manual Arts
Wilson
Clark Burchfilel
Patterson
Jim Brieps
Fistepursa Vadly
Villanova
North
Bob Suess
Shentington
Eeak Erst
Georg Aur
George Pbleherson
Mandalores
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Herb Jackson
Sie Clatchy
Sacramento
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Chattey
One Saros
Ron Humphey
Starthemore
Bot Woes
McChymonds
Oakland
Tom Mc Eagle
Hurdies
Ancer Robinson
Selba
Forrest Younger
Fullerino
Roland Harvey
Lux
Bruce Towne
Couland
Millie Rock
AeClymands
Ward Tash
T. Lanny Carine
Orange
Robert Taylor
Setterson
Larry Birehmann
Analieta
Fil Ane Jerson
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Lane
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Senucia
Cirdwood
Larry Newanst
Wilson Long Beachy
Jerry Wataoa
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Ron Bauer
Washington
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Latin Smith
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NTC Spikers Take Title in San Diego Meet
Naval Training Center spikers win the 11th Naval District track meet in San Diego on May 24, scoring 165 points to outpace Marine Recruit Depot 64, Camp Pendleton 273, Port Hueneme 41, and Point Mugu 41. Roger Norgren defeats Merle Wackerbarth in the 400 meters with a 47.9 clocking, while unattached Bob Boyd runs 10.4 in the 100 meters, just shy of the world record.
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Naval Training Center
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Sampsonsireet
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Camp Pendléton
Port Hueneme
Peint Mugu
Roger Norgren
Merle Wackerbarth
Norgren
Colorado Aggies Annex Skyline Track Title
Denver May 24 Sophomore Alex Burl broke the 100 yard dash record in 2.5 seconds and won the 220 as Colorado A and M claimed the skyline track and field championship. The Aggies set a new mile relay best 3 minutes 20.9 seconds, beating a 1927 BYU mark by Brigham Young. Burl edged the previous record by a tenth second. Colorado A&M finished with 70 1/5 points, Utah 50, followed by Montana 34, Utah State 24 1/5, BYU 29 9/10, Wyoming 18, Denver 5, New Mexico 4 7/10.
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Colorado A & M
Aggies
Brigham Young University
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Montana
Utah State
Brigham Young
Wyoming
New Mexico
Gafford Holds 3 Stroke Lead In Colonial Golf
In Fort Worth Texas Sean Ray Gafford veteran Dallas pro led the Colonial Golf Tournament with a one under par 69 to reach 36 holes at 141. Cary Middlecoff shot 68 to stand at 150, while Bern Hogan Linyd Mangrum and Doug Ford tied for third at 141 and 144, amateur Joe Conrad slipped to 144 after a 77.
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Texas
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Dallas
Aone
Cary Middlecoff
Memphis
Tenn
Wee Bern Hogan
Palm Springs
Calif
Hogan
Colonial Country Club
Linyd Manigtum
Chisago
Doug Ford
Harrison
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Mangrum
Joe Conrad
North Texas State College
Gafford
Stanford Wins Indians Cup Swim Crown at PCC Meet
Stanford dominates the PCC swimming championships at the Indians pool led by captain Bob Frosen who set two Pacific Coast Conference records. Stanford totals 182. USC 61. California 39. UCLA 29. Frosen wins 10-yard breast in 61.1, 220-yard breast in 2:20.6, and 130-yard IM, with Stanford setting a 300-yard medley relay meet record of 2:58.1.
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Bob’ Frosen
Stanford
University of Southern China
California
UCLA
Frosen
Monte Nitzkowski
Forelock Wins Rough Race at Will Rogers Stakes Finish
Forelock captured the 825 000 Will Rogers Stakes at Hollywood Park before 42 847 fans in a photo finish over Alate and Waucos. Interference by Tiger Sir at the head of the stretch shuffled the order. Alate missed by a nose, Warcos by two noses. Tiger Sir caused the riderless incident at the start and led to injuries for Henry Moreno, who was hospitalized.
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Santa Rosa Nine Wins JC Title in California Finale
Santa Rosa JC swept four doubleheaders from Santa Ana College at La Palma Park to win the State Junior College baseball championship. Bearcub pitcher George Read returned after an early loss to scatter nine Santa Ana hits, earning the title clinching victory.
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Ines Fails in Try at Record
In Eugene on May 24 Sim Iness failed to beat the world discus mark in the Pacific Coast Conference meet. Southern California won the team title with 621 points as others trailed. Iness set a leading mark in qualifying but could not improve, while USC dominated with seven event wins and a tie for first in another.
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UCLA
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Nish
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Wee
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Lyle Dicker
Jet
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Im Holmes
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Feller Tops Cain 5 To 3 For Indians Big Four Win
In New York on May 24 AP reports Bobby Feller of the Cleveland Indians earned their 19th win by beating the St. Louis Browns 5-3, fuelled by Larry Doby’s three run homer and Luke Easter’s fourth inning RBI, as Cain lasted four innings. The Boston Red Sox defeated the New York Yankees 5-2 behind Ellis Kinder, with a dugout scuffle between Jim Piersall and Billy Martin prior to the game. Union of results across leagues featured the Giants over the Braves, Cubs over Pirates, and Reds crushing the Cardinals.
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Bobby Feller
Cleveland
Indians
St. Louis Browns
Feller
Bobby Cain
Cain
Larry Doby
Luke Easter
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
Ellis Kinder
Yankee
Yanks
Jim Piersall
Red Sox
Billy Martin
Martin
Piersall
Yank
Blakkey
Kinder
Vern Stephens
Giants
Dodgers
New York Giants
Boston Braves
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati Reds
St. Louis Cardinals
Brooklyn Dodgers
Philadelphia Phillies
Washington
Philadelphia
31 of 33 Entries for 500 Mile Race Enrolled
Indianapolis May 24 AP Thirty one positions in the 33 car starting field for the 500 mile race were filled in fast time trials marred by the Belanger 99 crash. Tony Beltenhausen escaped with minor injuries after hitting the wall. the Belanger car was damaged beyond repair for the final trials. Bill Vukovich set early speed records in 24 successful runs including a 199.427 one lap mark before Chet Miller challenged in a Novi Pure Oil car. Tentative starters listed with row and entrant details from various teams and drivers across California, Illinois, and other states.
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Tony Beltenhausen
Tinley Park
Ill
American Automobile Association
Lee Wallard
Bill Vukovich
Fresno
Calif
Indianapolis Motor
Chet Miller
Los Angeles
Ampon Upsets Trabert In Paris Tennis Upset
In Paris at the French International tournament Ampon from the Philippines defeated Tony Trabert in straight sets 7 5 6 1 6 1 to reach the quarterfinals. Other results include Dick Savitt beating Giani Merlo 6 4 6 3 9 7 and several players advancing to the fourth round.
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Irvin Dorfman
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