Flying Dutchman Willy Sirkhuis Set for Compton Mile Run
Frank T Blair reports Willy Sirkhuis the Flying Dutchman arrives in the Southland to run in the Compton Invitational. The European champion at 1500 meters, Sirkhuis aims for a four minute mile amid Olympic pedigree and rival European standouts. Local favorites include Rod McMillen and Jim Newcomb as contenders for the Dutchman's pace.
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Sizzling White Sox Dog Yankees' Trail
A garbled game sheet fragment lists players and teams like White Sox and Yankees with scattered names such as Abrams, Harrah, Hermans, Reeve, and Ryan. It includes score-like strings, partial lineups, and references to positions and venues, reflecting a chaotic page OCR from a 20th century baseball section.
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Baseball's Big Six Stars in American and National Leagues
The article lists top players by league and team with batting and pitching notes. It references Dodgers players Robinson and Hodges, Red Sox Williams, Tigers Wertz, and Pirates Westlake among others, contrasting American and National League stars and team standings.
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Churchill's Horse Beats King George at Cesarewitch
Winston Churchill's horse Colonist II won the Cesarewitch Handicap at Newmarket for the second time in two weeks. King George I's Above Board finished third, with another French challenger Pan I in second.
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Davis Wins by Decision at Navy Relief Boxing Show
San Diego sailor Nolan Davis defeated Syd Russell at Terminal Island in a close decision as one of the early Navy Relief bouts. Davis earned the last three rounds after a fast first round knockdown by Russell. Multiple other bouts featured Camp Pendleton and San Diego fighters, with Don Smith, Earl Roderick, Bob Mattison, and Billy Tailles among winners.
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Suds Upset Solons in Pac Coast League Play
Seattle Rainiers move into second place in the tight Pacific Coast League by beating the Solons 6-5, closing to half a game behind Sacramento. Readable names are garbled. the lead result and standings are the key facts.
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Record Tied by Stanfield
Track meet results list Stanfield Seton Hall Manhattan and others in sprint distances jumps and relays with names such as Stanfield Schatzle Remigino and Barber. Highlights include a new meet record in the 120-yard hurdles and several top finishes across events.
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Los Angeles Wins State J C Track Title At Glendale
Los Angeles City College upset Compton Tartars to win the California State Junior College track meet at East Los Angeles JC, Glendale placing second and Compton third. Gary Green led LACC with 419 and 220 yard dashes and anchored the mile relay, delivering a late comeback to seal the victory.
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Charleston Wins Puritan Handicap at Suffolk Downs
Charleston won the Puritan Handicap at Suffolk Downs by a neck over Tilenny with Hedgeview third and At Once fourth. Charleston ran the mile and 70 yards in 1:43.15, paid 11.20 to win and 7.0 to place on a $5 bet.
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Angels wallop San Francisco in Coast League rout
Los Angeles exploded in the eighth inning for nine runs on 10 hits including three homers to crush San Francisco 12 to 1 in Pacific Coast League action. Bob Spicer earned his sixth victory after relieving in the seventh, as Chet Johnson left the mound for the Seals. Connors homered twice, Talbot and Layton hit one each, with Baker supplying the fifth homer of the day for the Angels.
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Padres Trip Portland 2-1 in Pacific Coast League game
San Diego defeated Portland 2-1 in eight innings to even the four game series at two games apiece. The Padres roughed up Portland starter and relievers in a tight contest, with key hits fueling the late rally and the victory credited to strong bullpen work.
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National Celebrities Golf Tournament Next Week
Washington sources say the VIP Celebrity Golf Tournament will run June 2 and 3 with generals, congressmen, admirals, cabinet members, film and TV stars, and top golfers. The Washington Post sponsors the event with proceeds earmarked for welfare work aiding youth and addressing juvenile delinquency.
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Louis Savold Sign for Bout Near Polo Grounds
Former heavyweight champion Joe Louis and Lee Savold signed for a June 13 bout at the Polo Grounds. Louis takes 40 percent of the gate and Savold 20 percent, with the winner earning a shot at champion Ezzard Charles in the fall.
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Standings and results from Pacific Coast League games
The Pacific coast league standings show Hollywood with 39 wins and 24 losses, Oakland 1 2 and others including San Diego 3 2 14 Sacramento 4 1 1. Details list teams Portland Los Angeles San Francisco and Sacramento with various scores and late inning results from Sunday doubleheaders and weekend action.
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Minor Results Across Leagues Reported in Brief
Scores from Southern Association and other leagues show Chattanooga losing to Nashville seven to three, Birmingham seven to six over Little Rock, and Memphis two to two with Texan League foes Tulsa twenty eight to ten and Fort Worth ten to one.
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Tarbabes Fall as Grossmont Beats Compton in CIF Final
Grossmont High defeated Compton High 5-0 at Lane Field San Diego in the Southern California CIF final. Ray Preston pitched two hitters with nine strikeouts while Bennie Daniels struggled with eight walks as Compton’s defense floundered.
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Saddler on Tour Heads to Buenos Aires
May 2 New York report states featherweight champ Sandy Saddler and light heavyweight Archie Moore with manager Charlie Johnston left by plane for Buenos Aires for a six weeks tour.
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Junior Stephens Ties APPLING Assist Record in Game
Red Sox third baseman Stephens tied the American League single game assist record with nine at third base against the Browns, just one shy of Luke Appling. He added eight hits in the past week to raise his average to .321. Cleveland pitcher Bob Lemon struggled with another loss, while Bridges Cole Mapes and other players are noted in a crowded box-score recap.
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