Britain poised for Olympic success in track cycling rowing and more
The piece surveys Britain’s Olympic prospects for the 1948 Games, noting historical strengths in track events led by Reg Harris and Lord Burghley’s organizing role. It highlights potential showings in cycling, rowing, and women’s track, with Harris singled out as Britain’s top chance for a gold and Faye, Schandorff, and Sensever as key rivals.
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Great Britain
United States
Britain
E. H. Flack
Athens
Australia
Lord David Burghley
Los Angeles
Ord Burghley
England
India
Henrey-on-Themes
Holland
France
Reg Harris
Harold Mayes
Manchester Sunday Empire News
Paris
Cornelius Bijster
Bijster
Rene Faye
Harris
Manchester
Anel Schandorff
Denmark
Faye
Schandorff
Henri Sensever
Mayes
Alan Bannister
Cambridge
Berlin
Richard Burnell
Novice Trackfest On Tomorrow at Wilson
Long Beach Junior and Senior High School athletes vie for the Charlie Paddock Trophy at Wilson High School in the annual Newsboys meet. Co sponsored by the Recreation Commission and 20 30 Club, weigh in at 9 am. Open to all under 19 who have not lettered in high school track. Ribbons for top three.
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Jovice
Long Beach
Wilson High School
Charlie Paddock
Recreation" Commission
Race results from seven furlong to mile events card
The results show race by race outcomes with winners and prices from a detailed harness or horse race card. First race lists First Admiral as winner with 3.60 odds and $2.50 payout, with several scratches. Subsequent races present Fractured, Masaal Warrior, Bulireighzac, Chagin, Brrrezo Mins, Falr Trockle, and Golden Count as top finishers across six furlong to mile distances, with times and payouts and noted scratches.
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Neves
Catorcena
Agate
Gilbarth
Maschelky
War Ram
Balaaklah
Firat Security
Ten View
Masaal Warrior
Chofnaekl
Paula
Adams
Wiley
Terry
Moran
Chagin
Longden
Adamay
Valzke
Wallace
Fittaway
Chosnacks
Gay
Anchorage
Falr Trockle
Galla Damion
Gilbert
Bymeabond
Fights Last Night Reported Across Cities
In Tacoma Joey Maxim outpointed Roy Hawkins while Charlie Balas of Phoenix outpointed Trith Johnny Dabns in Denver. Beaumont Texas and Fall River list Maas Roy Andrews and Pedro Ortega Mexico City in close bouts with decision outcomes noted.
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Associated Preas
Tacoma
Wash
Joey Maxim
Cleveland
Roy Hawkins
Denver
Charlie Balas
Phoenix
Trith
Johnny Dabns
Beaumont
Texas
Fall River
Maas
Roy Andrews
Lowell
Pedro Ortega
Mexico City
Will Rogers Handicap at Hollywood Park Looms for Solidarity
Solidarity carries top weight of 124 pounds in the Will Rogers Handicap a six furlong feature at Hollywood Park worth 25000 dollars. Johnny Longden aboard the 3 year old star is favored to win over a field including Stage Glitter Drumbeat Hunter's Sun Royal Chance and others as the race opens a series of eliminations toward a 50000 dollar Westerner stake. Royal Chance and Hunter's Sun loom as its toughest rivals with Stage Glitter and Drumbeat seen as improving after earlier dull runs with excuses noted for the pair.
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Hollywood Park
Westher
Clear
Nichol
Boed Pan” Pacific
Chejnackly
Maschek
Haytock
Claremors
Furze
Ove Gament
Balaski
Longden
Doug
Summers
Top Valley
Neves
Morena
Ueki
Exijel
Giibert
Ekrap
Westrope
Volzkea
Borse
Joskey
Trojan Fleet
Taboy Als
Herald Millers
Ael
McRaverts
Optimisto
Porter
Cree i xi
Lonedon
Boston
Ghakocra
Hainektnih
Miems
Earry Dick
Sheyba Martin
Mugey Webster
Viar
Tillies
Winnie- Mae
Wei Tiger Ino
Chojnaekt
Gilbert
the Meadows
Bater
Fiat
Layton
Santa Anita
Westrepr
Iron Malden
Girlaway Royal Consort
Martin
Voizke
Basset
Iq North
A-R. C. Sliswarth
Furionga
the Fist
Knight's Music
Ibrox
Spartan Noble
Mothers
Musle
Langden
Snirp
Belle
War Moment
Roesey
Gow
cNieno
Bederson
iFisweroay
Balack
Battis
Terry Bargette
Eidery
Adams
Untes
Westrapey
Moran
Nicholsgi
Wesas
Frankly
Maria i
Bailley
Pigiuire
Pal Grohs
W. Church
Les
Caiine
Purae
Eulogy
Letemeum
Rockwood Tay
Franaworth
Weetroney
Mazeno
Rebeejay
Greote PressChejnacki
Franworth
Pederson
Ilkes
Novih
Firth
Heppy
Eget
Jumor- Arow
Solidarity
Johnny Longden
Stage Glitter
Hunter's Sun
Royal Chance
Forever Amble
Will Rogers
Tob J
Candy Kane
Lady Bruce
Picture Pal
Denali
al Clever
Pepperdine College seeks California Collegiate admission
The George Pepperdine College of Los Angeles will seek admission to the California Collegiate Athletic Association at the C C A A annual meeting today and tomorrow in Pleasanton. The action focuses on eligibility and membership for the upcoming season.
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Long Beach Boulevard
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Hollywood
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Wilson
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Europe
Ellen Preiss
Austria
George Whiting
London Evening Standard
Johnny Ryan
Ryan
Aldershot
Fuzz" Harris, Tailor
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Philco
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