Rams Browns opener sparks early title talk in league
Veteran columnist notes six weeks of exhibition play behind NFL teams as the Los Angeles Rams host the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions meet San Francisco in two marquee pre season games. Green Bay faces Chicago while New York takes Dallas in others as teams gauge strengths and seek early momentum in a crowded race for the crown.
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National Football League
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Cleveland Browns
Detroit Lions
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Browns
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Chicago Bears
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Green Bay Packers
Giants
Dallas Texans
Green Bay
Dallas
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Washington
Chicago Cardinals
New York
Cleveland
Detroit
Coliseum
45ERS
Lions
San Franciscans
Buddy Parker
Hank Lauricella
Tennessee
Ram
Municipal Stadium
Bob Waterfield
Low Groza
Jeter
Dan Reeves
L. A
Waterfield & Co
Compton Braves Battie in JG Biggie Tonight at Orange Show
San Bernardino Indians host Compton College Tartars in a junior college clash led by Jerry Jeter for San Bernardino and Ralph Kubata with Herman Stokes for Compton. Other JC games include Fullerton at Redlands and Santa Rosa vs Muir as regional action continues. Pasadena Bulldogs recover with a 13 4 win over East Los Angeles.
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San Bernardino Indians
Compton College
Jerry Jeter
San Bernard Lino
Compton
Ralph Kubata
Herman Stokes
Fullerton
Redlands
Mount San Antonio
Ventura
San Diego
Riverside
Arizona
el Camino
Los Angeles Valley
Taft
Santa Rosas
East
Los Angeles
Mayne and Larsen Lead Pacific Coast Net Semis
In Berkeley the Pacific Coast tennis championships semi finals began with Clif Mayne of Berkeley facing Art Larsen of San Leandro. Larsen beat Tom Brown of San Francisco 6-4 6-4 7-3 to reach the semis while Mayne defeated Conway Catton of Alameda 7-5 6-8 7-5 46 to secure his spot. An additional semifinal pitted Dick Savitt of Orange N J against Herb Flam of Los Angeles. Oakland’s Wilma Smith upset Sachiko Kamo of Tokyo 5-1 2-? in women’s play.
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Berkeley
Clif Mayne
Art Larsen
San Leandro
Larsen
Tom Brown
San Francisco
Mayne
Conway Catton
Alameda
Dick Savitt
Orange
N. J
Herb Flam
Los Angeles
Oakland
Wilma Smith
Sachiko Kamo
Tokyo
Japan
Mately
Laguna Gridders Beat Elsinore 13 to 6 on Inland Turf
Laguna Gridders secured a 13-6 win over Elsinore on the inland turf last night. The report lists players such as Allen Candiliog Garr Salgado Neal Tomes Roberts Herns and Buren Garena with notes on backs and end runs and a late score by Frome.
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Elsinore
Mlsinore
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Candiliog Tackee
Iricitin
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Salgado
Neal
Tomes
Roberts
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Tackies
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Baas
Adel
Turner
Puerte
Renite
Buren Garenane
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Cancilia
Troy Seeks Shot at Young Durande After TKO Victory
Troy, an undefeated 20 year old middleweight from Washington DC, scored his 16th win with a 99 second stoppage of Sandy Sendy at St Nicholas Arena in a nationally televised bout. He now aims to face Paddy Young or Ernie Durande.
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Newtons
Willie Troy
Paddy Young
Ernie Durande
Randy Sendy
Washington, D. C
Sandy
St. Nicholas Arena
Yankees Clinch Fourth Straight AL Flag in 11-Inning Win
The New York Yankees beat the Philadelphia Athletics 4-3 in 11 innings to clinch their fourth straight American League pennant as part of the 1952 season narrative. Irv Noren and Mickey Mantle hit homers for New York, with Gus Zernial and Phil Rizzuto delivering key plays. Hot pitching from Lopat and relief by Sain preserved the victory, extending the Yanks’ pennant streak and setting up the World Series against the Brooklyn Dodgers.
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New York Yankees
Philadelphia Athletics
Dodgers
New York Giants
Miracle Giants
Philadelphia
Yanks
Cleveland
Boston
John McGraw
Giants
Joe Mc.Carthy
Billy Martin
Indians
Tribe
Bombers
Irv Noren
Mickey Mantle
Harry Byrd
Gus Zernial
Joff
Ed Lena
Lopat
Jatnny Sail
Phil Rizzuto
Noeren
Lonat
Sain
Boston Braves
Hershel Freeman
Boston Red Sox
Washington
Saul Rogovin
Chicago White Sox
St. Louis
Tewls
Eiakin Sturray
Orbmunser
Lou Ee Papper
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Byrd
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Murray
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Mortin
Bauer
Ep—Byrd
New York Yankee
Johnny Sain
Casey Stengs
Ed Lopat
Trojans Throttle Northwestern 31-0 in Coliseum rout
USC, in its Coliseum return, crushed Northwestern 31 to 0 behind a domineering defense led by Van Doren and Timberlake. Offense remains raw, but four fourth-quarter touchdowns, including a Crow-Bukich connection and an interception return, sealed the victory.
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Rudy Bukich
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Poa Stilwell
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Trojan
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Jess Hill
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Southern California
Wildcats
Walle
Bob van Doren
Bob Looks
Ehmer Willhoite
George Bozanic
Timberlake
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Des Reech
Corral
Waller Jones
Jim Psaltis
Craw
Reynolds Slated to Hurl Yankee Series Opener
New York AP dispatch reports Casey Stengel, after four pennants, hints Allie Reynolds will start the World Series opener against Brooklyn. Reynolds, the Yankees’ 20 game winner, rests while Vic Raschi and Eddie Lopat may follow, with Stengel vowing to return as manager next year. Brooklyn’s Chuck Dressen weighs Joe Black to start and Preacher Roe in the bullpen, awaiting Monday clarification on Yankee plans.
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Allie Reynolds
Yankees
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Vic Rasehi
Athlees
Raschi
Eddie Lopat
Allie
Red Sox
Boston
Lopat
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Dodgers
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A’s
Edna
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Edva
Black
Brooklyn
Chuck Dressen
Staif
Joe Black
Preacher
Roe
Pressen
New York Yankee
Preach
Fouse
Carl (Erskine
Deessen
Yankee Stadium
Preacy
Co ‘Spen
Duke Beats SMU 14-7 On Passing Game
Duke defeated Southern Methodist 14-7 as two Duke passes found the end zone. Duke completed six passes for 34 yards while SMU amassed 130 passing yards on seven completions in 17 tries.
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Dallas
Blue Devils
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Tit
Dodgers Beat Braves 8 4 Prep for World Series
Ascovicted Press reports the Dodgers tune up for the World Series by defeating the Boston Braves 8 to 4 in Flatbush. Billy Cox led with three RBIs, a homer and a single, as the Dodgers used mostly scrubs except for the regular in the lineup. Giants, Pirates, and Cardinals also won in NL action with Sal Maglie earning his 18th victory for the Giants.
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Holscher Plays In McCormick Today Semifinals
Pebble Beach action finds Bruce McCormick, two time California State Amateur champion, in the tourney semifinals facing Rud Holscher of Santa Monica. McCormick beat Vern Callison 3 and 2 in the quarterfinals while Kent Silvestri outlasted John Gray. Terry Douglas advanced by defeating Don Boysen 3 and 2 and Holscher then dispatched Dave Stanley 6 and 4 as part of a four under par showing.
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Bruce McCommiek
Rud Holscher
Santa Monica
Bruce
Vern Callison
Kent Silvestri
Los Angeles
John Gray
Terry Douglas
Vic Jtoria Club
Riverside
Don Boysen
Salary Beach
Holscher
Dave Stanley
Bellflower Opens 1952 Season at Covina High
Bellflower High meets Baldwin Park Braves at Covina High Stadium in the opening game of the 1952 football season. The Braves field a first varsity team using a split-T offense under coach Bob Musick. The article notes limited details and a mix of scrambled text about players and positions.
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Bellflower High
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Covina High Stadium
Baldwin Park
Braves
Bob Musick
SC Fullba
Sputteen
Waepees
Islanders in Grid Opener
Islander coach Frank Kirkland brings a 50 man term to Victorville for the 11th Naval District Northern Division opener against George Air Base. Kickoff at 8 p.m. The squad features QB Dale Reed and LH Raleigh Thomas as big guns, with practice scrimmages vs Long Beach City College Alumni and Commodore College setting hopes for a successful season.
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Terminal Island Navy
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Compton College
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Dale Reed
Raleigh Thomas
TOA. Grorke
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Lynwood and Compton Battle in High School Football
Lynwood High rallied to upset Compton with a late 20 yard pass from Bob Williams to Bob Rosendal sealing a 12-42 win. The Tarbabes led 60 at halftime after Jim Thompson scored on a 26 yard run, with Lynwood responding through Lee Mack and Bob Gudath as Don Rowe connected on a three yard pass.
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Bob Rosendal
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Valencia Blanks Palm Springs In Practice Shutout
Valencia High defeated Palm Springs 8 to 0 in a Friday practice game at Placentia. Jack Hansen scored the lone touchdown from seven yards in the first quarter, while Valencia’s defense stifled Palm Springs throughout.
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Placentia
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Claremont Routs Brea in Late Surge 18 14
Claremont High defeats Brea-Olinda 18 to 14 in a practice game at Brea. Claremont overcame a slow start with a late final period rally led by its offense and defense to edge the Tigers.
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