USC Faces Tough PCC Track Clash at Palo Alto
In Palo Alto USC faces Stanford California and Washington State as Troy figures to score around 66 points while Mortensen bets on Trojan depth led by O'Brien and Da. Olympic sprinter Matting will also compete as USC eyes a run at the NCAA title and a PCC-Big Ten clash in Ann Arbor.
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33 Set for 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis
The 37th running of the Indianapolis 500 is forecast to be run Saturday under favorable weather after earlier rain risk. Thirty three fast cars will vie for a purse near 1240,000 with a 9 am start on the brick and asphalt circuit. If storms arrive early the race may be postponed to Monday.
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1st Round Play Set Saturday at Recreation
Dave Stanley a 64 record smashing medalist leads the field in the Long Beach City Golf Championships at Recreation Park. Irv Cooper and Stanley loom as co favorites as first round matches unfold with 12 handicap flights and a 36 hole final planned for Sunday.
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Four-Ply Swat Turns Against Bill Moisan
In a nine inning duel before a large crowd, Hollywood defeat Moisan 4 to 2 as Dele Long homers, Joe Muir scatters eight hits for the win. Rainiers beat Sacramento 2 0 behind Al Widmar with unearned run mentioned. Oakland edges San Francisco 1 1 2 as George Rambereer fans nine.
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43 Lives Lost at Speedway Memorial Day Race
Indianapolis reports confirm 43 fatalities in the 87th annual Memorial Day auto race. Time trials set a qualifying speed record of 136.435 mph with pole by Bill Volmvich. Purse near $240,000, crowd estimated up to 200,000. Weather cloudy and humid. television and radio coverage extensive across 38 states.
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Pre Memorial Day Midget 75-Lapper At Veterans Stadium
Jack Jordan of El Monte leads a star field for a 75 lap midget special at Veterans Memorial Stadium tonight. Qualifying at 7 with around 50 entries, the program includes four six lap races and a 20 lap semifinal. Contenders include Johnny Moorhouse Don Cameron Duke Beamer Billy Garrett Howard Kilicy and Bud Clemons.
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Bilko Ties Mark In 10-Inning Tie For St Louis
Steve Bilko of the St Louis Cardinals struck out five times in a 10 inning 10 10 tie with the Cincinnati Redlegs. He matched a modern National League record. Only Lester Bell in 1927 and Floyd Young in 1935 had five strikeouts in a game. The American League record is six by Carl Weisman in 1918.
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Kid Softball League a Spa Chex Champs Poe Oie F 3 a End For
A local youth softball league crowns champions after a season filled with drills, games, and spirited competition. Teams from area parks faced off in a close final, with players showing notable improvement and sportsmanship throughout the run.
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Inboard Aces Clash At Marine Stadium Saturday
The 5,000 cap event at Marine Stadium draws top speed boat drivers for an inboard sweepstakes. Four new Long Beach entrants join Psycho and Little Jim 1 in the baby bullet 48-cubic-inch hydroplanes. Defending champ Lou Meyers Jr sails Low Kay. Richard Johnson pilots Equalizer. Bob Willis runs Rough Neck as rivals aim to topple the field. Two Newport Coronado ocean races open Memorial Weekend with 15 yachts in the James Craig Trophy Race and sailing fleets departing Newport Harbor for the annual Coronado celebration in 1953.
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Indy 4 miler radio to provide full coverage Saturday
KHJ will air the Indianapolis four mile race in full, starting at OL, with a 38 state network. Long Beach tire backs the event at 175000 to 200000 dollars, no TV. Bill Vukovich, 34, posted a near record 138.392 mph qualifying pace.
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Indians squander lead in St. Louis as Bob Elliott drives in six with a grand slam and ten infield outs. Mel Parnell loses to Philadelphia Athletics 6-1 after nine straight wins over them. Bobby Avila homers for Cleveland as Whitey Ford records his fourth straight win with a five hitter and two RBIs. Yankees drop to 2.09 ERA.
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Officials move to curb chaotic start at Indianapolis 500
Indianapolis Speedway officials issued a bulletin to drivers and owners to prevent a repeat of last year's unruly start. Chief Steward Maury McQuill announced penalties of one lap for passing the pace car and warned drivers who attempt to gain position before the start would be summoned for counseling.
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Kramer Extends Lead in Pro Tennis Tour
Jack Kramer beat Frank Sedgman 6-4 13-11 to move to within one match of clinching the lead in the pro tour with Pancho Segura’s 6-1 6-2 win over Ken McGregor. The duo also defeated Sedgman and McGregor 4-6 6-4 4-2 to tie the overall series at 48-48 with two matches remaining. The tour resumes Friday night in Belboa with the final events Sunday.
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Haas and Furgol Lead Western Open After Round Two
Haas and Furgol posted 68s to take a one stroke lead at the 50th Western Open in St Louis. Wall and five others tied at par 70 while defending champ Lloyd Mangrum faltered to 71, joined by Bolt and Riegel.
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Dodgers Eye Bue Holiday
Dodgers eye a busy holiday weekend as they chase first in the National League. They start a five game set with the Pirates, already 3-0 vs Pittsburgh this year and 19-3 last year, amid a season of ups and downs and a pivotal stretch at Ebbetts Field.
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Sports Calendar entries mixed in fragmented text
The fragmentary text lists multiple venues and events such as Recreation Park Velodrome and racing venues with times like 1530, and references to cities and track names. It appears as a garbled sports calendar with unclear dates, participants, and outcomes.
Mountain Leaguers Forfeit Game Over Baseball Shortage
Knoxville team forfeited its Class D Mountain States League game to Morristown 9-0 on Thursday night because it could not supply enough baseballs. Officials said the rule required a dozen new baseballs, but funds could not be raised.
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