Lewey Wields Puppeteer Power for PCL Stars
The piece profiles Bobby Bragan the chief puppeteer of the PCL champion Hob lyswood Stars. It notes his busy schedule of speaking engagements, TV and telethon appearances, and his role as player manager. It also covers surrounding sports gossip from the era including Rams coaching attire and college football chatter at USC and UCLA.
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Bobby Bragan
PCL
Bragan
Roberto
Randhcans
PCI
Peter Potter
Wrigley Field
Los Angeles Angels
Wrigley Orchard
San Fernando Valley
Fetevision
Hhe
Sandman
Brogan
Bill Rivier
Major League Expansion Rumors Hit Hollywood Ballparks
The Sporting News reports that J G Taylor Spink linked Los Angeles to a future National League team as early as 1957. Hollywood Stars owner Bob Cobb faced Wrigley’s refusal to renew Gilmore Field lease, forcing a planned 1958 field funding and marking potential West Coast expansion in the postwar era.
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J. G. Taylor Spink
Sporting News
Biule
Los Angeles
Bob Cobb
Hollywood Stars
Gym Mogel
P. K. Wrigley
Los Angeles Angels
Chicago Cubs
Stars
Gilmore Field
Hollywood
Angels
Spink
Bill Veeck
St. Louis Browns
National
San Francisco
Columbia Broadcasting Isystem
Star
Wrigley
Dane Ace Seixas Vie 2nd Time at National Tennis Champs
Forest Hills reports an intriguing Labor Day preview of the Davis Cup lineup as Vic Seixas faces Kurt Nielsen in a top seeded clash with Mullay and Head pushing for upset bids. Rosewell and Trabert reach semis as Connolly opens women’s singles with historic firsts.
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Forest Hills
Florida
Kurt Nielson
Vic Seixas
KBIG
Seixas
Stright
L Gardnar Mullay
Tennnis Wizardry
Australia
Lewis Head
Hoad
Seixag
Vong Trahert
Gineinwmti
En Rosewell
Rosewell
Trahert
Sam
United States
Melbourne
Trabert
Wee
Sweden
Davidson
Probert
Budge Party
Troubador
Los Angeles
Maris
Ambiguous Sports Card Listings Across Venues
A dense list of racing wrestling and racing events across multiple venues includes mentions of Hilke Nery and Virginia Classic. Events span Caliente Hollywood San Francisco Glimere Field and Recreation Park with times such as 1:30 PM and 7:30 PM noted alongside various matchups and racing schedules.
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Hilke Nery
Veterine Stellum
Philirevere
Eneme Corsa” Speedway
Civer City
Hollyweed Legion
Bradhyi Nope
Young Jack Johmson
Valley
Carden Arata
Torres V8
Tijuana
San
Francs Glimere
Rackata v. Peterson
Recreation Park
Kuntizats—Ty
Antler’ Urruse
Vetera An Stadium
Dai Alai
Tijuans
Dox Ricing
Thjinana
Buck Herzog Dies in Baltimore After Illness and Hard Times
Baltimore mourns Buck Herzog former NL infielder and sometime manager with the Giants Cubs Braves and Reds died Friday night at a city hospital at 68. He had been hospitalized since January with advanced tuberculosis and was found penniless in a hotel lobby before his illness became public knowledge. Friends and baseball figures rallied to aid him though hospital bills overwhelmed him.
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Baltimore
Charles L
Buck) Herzog
Yesteryear
Herzog
Tors
New York Giants
Chicago Cubs
Boston Braves
Cinelis
Baltifdore
Indiana Presses Standards Rumor Spurs Controversy
Oscar Fraley reports on rumors that Olympic decathlon star Bill Campbell accepted at Indiana University, despite scholastic doubts and a prior rejection by Penn State. The piece also notes tennis figure Billy Talbert’s denial of a fatal illness and Jack Kramer’s stance on amateur to pro transitions for tennis players.
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Forest Hills
Fraley
Oxhorn
Bill Campbell
Indiana University
Campbell
Fenn State
Big Ten
Jack Kramer
Philldelphia
Vic Seixas
Kramer
Hawks Face Navy Nine in International Softball Duel
Long Beach Nitehawks and South Pseifly Navy remain unbeaten in the International Softball DLeszue Work Tournament. Hawks pitchers Haney and Carligaan have combined for two no hitters. The Navy defeated Hollywood Technicular 2-1-8-1 in Thursday action and Hollywood Technicular later eliminated New Bedford Ill. Monos and other one hitters noted in Friday feature.
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Long Beach
South Pseifly Navy
Belma
Gaeth
Les Haney
Ted Carligaan
Hawks
Navy
Hollywood
Fridnijll
George Pearson
Hollywood Vechnicolue
New Bedford
Ill. A
Lions Rally Tie Browns in Exhibition Thriller
Detroit Lions and Cleveland Browns played to a 24 24 tie in a Friday night NFL exhibition. Otto Graham guided Cleveland to a late second quarter score and a Giovanna Lavelli connection tied the game in the third. Bobby Layne led Detroit on a late 80 yard march capped by Gedman for the go ahead only to see a final field goal force the draw.
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Detroit
Detroit Lions
Cleveland Browns
Otto Graham
Cleveland
Harry Tegade
Lions
Browns
Graham
Dante Lavelli
Pat Harter
Lou
Groza
Graham-Lavelli
Bobby Layne
Gene Gedman
Clevelandddwns
Janade
Grova
Hart
Lary
Gedman
Harder
Harter
Charlie ON
Charlie Ane
Sohany
Harry Jagade
Claveland Brown
Detroit Lion
Jagade
Lion Bob Smith
Ane
Associated Press
San Francisco Bay Challenge Cup Race Heads Holiday Marine Program
A heavy Labor Day marine sports schedule opens with the San Francisco Bay Challenge Cup race off the outer harbor. George Fleiter Hanshi, sailing for Los Angeles Yacht Club, defends the trophy as top rival Ah Wai from Corinthe searches for the upset. The Hanahuli's crew includes ini Long Beach, Bill Newport Beach, Kenny Watts Torrance, and Zeigler. The course starts at the LVEniclean Terminal, with a possible third lap if needed. Proceeds benefit the West Long Beach Lions Club, with tickets at local outlets.
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West Low Beach Lions Club
Yvonne Arbuthnot
Beverly Rogers
Ray Simpson
Lions
Hanahuli
Outer Harbor
George Fleiter Hanshi
Los Angeles
Southern California Speedboat Racing Association
West Long Beach Boys Club
Ce Clairnan
Dale Brown
Sohn Downing
Sheid Hardware
Pacific Ave
Pasitie
Caghts
Louis Nordlinger
Alamitos Bay
Balwou
Newport Harbor
Del Mar suspends official over Frosty Dawn eligibility
Del Mar Turf Club general manager Del Mar ie Mc Kenney was suspended as the executive committee probes Frosty Dawn eligibility in the Del Mar Debutante stakes. Frosty Dawn won by a nose for 40.30 in a field where Lady Up Over was second. the issue centers on prior payments and proper entry rules. The suspension does not affect pari mutuel payouts.
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del Marie
L. McKenney
del Mar Turf Club
Alfred Hart
McKenney
Frosty Dawn
Wiliam H. Bla
McKinney
Executive Committee
Bean-Balls Reopen Bum-Giant Feud at Polo Grounds
The Dodgers beat the Giants 8-5 as a feud flares with beaning and umpire baiting at the Polo Grounds. Musial homered for St Louis in a 4-2 Cardinal win over Milwaukee. Cleveland and Chicago tied 3-3 after 31 innings in a rain-suspended tilt. Detroit crushed Cleveland 14-6, with Hegan, Westlake, Boyd, and Wertz delivering key blasts.
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Dodgers
Giants
Polo Grounds
Brooklyn
New York
Milwaukee
Cardinals
Stan Musiel
Rhebard
Bill Stewart
Maniger Charley Dressen
Bill Rigney
Lac Durocher
Rigney
Durocher
Dressed
Dresser
Stewart
Labine
Larry Jansen
Jack Robinson
Roy Caninanella
Musin
Homer Pave
Stu Miller
Joint Antonellt
Cleveland
Chicago
Browns
Detroit
Jim Hegan
Wally Westlake
Bob Boyd
Vic Wertz
St. Louis
Grange cheers return of real football with platoon ban
New York AP reports Grange lauds college football rule change ending two platoons. He says the game will regain individuality and real players this fall after a decade of specialists. Grange recalls era of single-system players and notes coaches lament platoon losses, likening them to his police father’s shortages.
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NEW York
Red Grange
Grange
Twinvis
Wheaton (II
Iceman
Dad
Wheaton
Rockets to Battle Petersons Sunday at Recreation Park
Long Beach Rockets host the Peterson Scoremasters Sunday at Recreation Park for a semipro game at 2 15 p m Larry Jones and Bob Castleman will take the mound after blanking Eve's Giants 3 0 last Sunday with effective pitching and 10 hits allowed
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Larry Jones
Bob Castleman
Long Beach Rockets
Peterson Scoremasters
Recreation Park
Jones
Castleman
Eve
Giants
Searnie Clifton Race Roundup at Local Meet
Searnie Clifton headlines a mixed race roundup at KRED TA and AMPY meets. Training notes highlight tight finishes with Yanley and Boxter placing in sprint heats. Upsets and steady performances mark the meet, while betting odds show a 91 cent underdog in one event.
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Searnie Clifton
Kred
Yanley
Wasa
Stock Special Set for Labor Day at Veterans Stadium
Labor Day stock car program at Veterans Memorial Stadium features a Race of Champions with championship drivers from all sections. Increased laps and races include a five lap trophy dash and four semifinal mains, culminating in a 100 lap main race for intersectional honors.
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Wlaysio
Veterans Memorial Stadium
United States
Caliente Borderland Racing Carnival Set for Sunday
Caliente hosts a 15 race program starting 11 a m with morning and afternoon sessions before Labor Day. After three horse races a lunch break, then 12 more events. Labor Day Purses headline the sprint division pitting Magic Lead against top Caliente sprinters.
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Caliene
Max
Caliente
Oklahoma Statehouse of Ticket Tricks Sparks Foes
Oklahoma University officials thwart a scheme by would be fans to enroll as students for one credit hour at five dollar fees to secure Notre Dame ticket stubs for the September 26 game. President Cross warns tickets will be limited to five or more credit hours for undergrads with graduate exceptions.
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Norman
Okla
University of Oklahoma
Notre Dame
Jack Gilmore
Finlay
Gilmore
Oklahoma University
George Cross
Cross
University
Aus
Oklahomen
Wortman
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