Bragan faces mixed reviews in Hollywood manager spotlight
In his first year Robert Bragan drew praise in Pacific Coast League capitals but some headlines now skew toward criticism. A Oakland columnist mocks Bragan as a radio personality and local idol while noting his aggressive on field presence and competitive drive may win or hinder games. Future Olympians are teased from prep track standouts and a humorous Solons anecdote ends with a 52 cent payback.
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Hollywood Stars
Robert
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Humphrey Bogart
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Brakan
Alan Ward
Shades of Co
Dave Egan
Hollywood
Oakland
Cardinals at Home Struggle Preserves Busch Ambitions
Newspaper notes St Louis Cardinals struggle in Busch Stadium, posting 10 wins in 22 home games this season while aiming to keep the club in St Louis under August Busch. The day’s scores include Chicago 7 Philadelphia 5 and Brooklyn 11 Baltimore 7, with Musial and Sauer boosting NL power in a day of daylight games.
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Native Dancer Sidelined by Leg Soreness in Suburban Handicap
New York trainer Winfrey said only time will tell if Native Dancer ends his racing trail after being withdrawn from the $50,000 added suburban handicap due to soreness in his right foreleg. Alfred G. Van derbilt stands with the gray idol as X-rays continue to probe the mystery of the injury.
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Native Dancer
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Sports on Radio TV ER Silecas ase resulta
In a fragmented broadcast listing, several games and matches are shown across stations KNX F BT, KMPC, NWR, and KHJ with schedules for Soto vs San Diego, Angeles vs Pgetiang, and Roches. The report mixes station codes, times, and incomplete team names.
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Panteneva
Soto
San Diego
NWR
Nngeles
Pgetiang
Nulanapolia
Vikings aim to start run parade in playoffs at State
Bob Selsor of LBCC hopes someone will begin the run for the Vikings today and Saturday in the State playoffs against West Contra Costa JC. The staff photo notes Selsor started the previous run parade.
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Eights Vie at Newport
The Western Sprint Championship Rowing Regatta at Newport Harbor features Navy and California as top contenders in the eight. Navy boasts 26 straight wins and six Olympic oarsmen while California aims to defend last year’s Newport Harbor title along with eight other major clubs, with a full day of nine races and grandstands ready for thousands of spectators.
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Stars Lengthen Lead to Six Tilts in Baseball Chase
Hollywood Stars extend lead to six wins aided by Randy Gumpert, Joe Hatton, and Boh Ten, beating the San Francisco Seals 4-2 as Seattle moves into second. Oakland and Los Angeles also win, with Rays hammering 12 hits and Ed Chandler in line for a win.
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Hurricane 3 1 Choice Fight At Madison Square Garden
A nationally televised 10 round draw in which Tommy Jackson and Charley Norkus battled at Madison Square Garden. Jackson, favored 3-1, sought to extend his comeback while Norkus relied on wild hooks and a rough attack, with Jackson’s jab and pressure shaping most action.
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Campanella Cleared to Return in Dodgers Tonight
Brooklyn Dodger catcher Roy Campanella may return tonight against the New York Giants after bone chip surgery on May 4. NL president Warren Giles allowed use of an ordinary dress glove during play as Campanella tested his hand at Ebbets Field, impressing manager Walt Alston.
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Ramona Week End Feature Races At Hollywood Park
Miz Clementine leads the six furlong feature as Hollywood Park kicks off a holiday weekend with a 12000 dollar three year old race followed by the 25000 dollar Ramona Handicap on Saturday and the 25000 dollar Angelo Handicap Monday. The Memorial Day Argonaut at one mile is expected to draw large crowds and serves as a tuneup for the 200000 California June 12 and Hollywood Gold Cup on July 17. Jockey Willie Shoemaker handles Correlation at Garden State Park Saturday after meeting the East, then returns to Hollywood June 3.
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Aragon Martinez Bout Talk Swirls In Los Angeles
Los Angeles matchmaker Babe McCoy says a tentative June 25 bout between Vince Martinez and Art Aragon may be announced. Daly will decide soon on Martinez replacing Davey, with Gates projected at $100000 and 30 percent to Aragon as the plan. Davey’s brutal defeat prompted retirement talk from Michigan State veteran, while Gavilan's possible title defense against Martinez looms as major wallet action.
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Hector Knowles
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Babe McCoy
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State Marks Due to Fall State Meets at Berkeley
California High School track and field championships set for Saturday in Berkeley. Notable contenders include James Jackson of Alameda High clocked 9.4 seconds in the 100 and Bill Swisshelm of Santa Ana aiming for sprints after a national high school 180 yard low hurdles time of 18.7. Dan Bowden of Lincoln San Jose leads in the 880 with 1:52.23, while pole vault contenders Joe Rose Glendale Hoover and Bob McKay Inglewood have topped 13 feet. Defending team champion is Manual Arts of Los Angeles coached by Charles Toney.
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City Tee Play Opens Saturday
The 1954 Long Beach City Golf championship starts Saturday at Recreation Park with Wally Taft the medalist and heavy favorite in the featured match against Swanson. Taft shot a 66 in qualifying, while Swanson posted 73. 32 players advance in the championship bracket as dusk approaches. Championship flight begins at 8 30 with Craig Olson, at 67 near Taft, vs Geo. Smith and Sgt. Osten King of the Air Force facing Luther Lindauer in a separate feature.
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Trout Fishing Opens Saturday in California Waters
Sacramento reports the second trout season opens before sunrise Saturday across 32 Sierra counties with PG&E hosting a 16 man squad and state tournament events at the Boulevard Bowl. Teams travel to the Virginia venue for doubles and singles as day and evening schedules unfold through Sunday with Bay Area bowlers from San Leandro Santa Clara San Jose Alameda Stockton Oakland San Francisco Vallejo Redwood City and Sacramento taking part.
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Pacific Coast baseball scores and results page
Thursday results from major league and west coast games show San Diego beating Oakland 8 8 0 0 0, Seattle and San Francisco in action, with Los Angeles at Portland and Sacramento at San Francisco listed. American League highlights include Detroit over Baltimore 7 1 and New York 3 Washington in extra coverage.
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Gromek
Cleveland
Campbell in Semi Finals
Campbell of Huntington West Virginia reached the British Amateur Golf Championship semi finals with a 5 and 4 win over Melville Bucher of Scotland in Gullane Scotland. The other quarter finalists included Tony Stark and Doug Bacill with Stark advancing to face Bacill in the semis.
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Doug Bacill
Keith Tate
England
Thornton, Mrs James in final round at Griffith Park golf
Mrs James Thornton advances to the final round of the Los Angeles City Women's Golf Tournament at Griffith Park. She faces Miss Gloria Fecht in today’s concluding round as local competition heats up.
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