Pasadena’s US Champion Leads SoCal Cycle Champs Favor
Jack Disney national champion leads a field of 50 riders in the 1956 Southern California amateur bicycle racing championships at the Bowl course in Pasadena. Miss Springer and Kirk Adams wear PCC colors as they seek to qualify for the national meet in Orlando July 13–15.
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Uni-Vets blank Solteros as Night Owl games begin
Uni-Vets Nnb blanked Solteros 3-0 while Ives Warren beat IGO 3-1 in AA division of the Night Owl softball at Brookside Park. Bethany defeated Boys Christian League 4-1 and Church of Christ won 7-5 in Church division contests.
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Conley Wins Javelin at Southern Pacific AAU Meet
Caltech’s Phil Conley won the javelin throw though not matching his prior 241 ft record. Willie Atterberry of Compton College dominated the 400 meters with 51.9, upsetting National AAU champion Josh Culbreath. Sid Wing of USC set a meet record in the 1,500 meters, and Mal Whitefield won the 400 meters with 47.2 asblems. The event featured top sprinters from USC UCLA Mt Sac and other clubs setting multiple marks.
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Patterson Wins Split Decision Over Jackson In 12 Rounds
Floyd Patterson of Brooklyn outpointed Tommy Jackson of Far Rockaway in a 12 round battle to swing to 17 straight victories. Patterson fractured a knuckle but will miss action six weeks. promoters eye Patterson Moore title bout in September with purse details split and drawn crowd size noted.
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Moore
Alexander Schiff
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Tommy
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Mathias to Lead Africa Goodwill Tour From June
Bob Mathias the two time Olympic decathlon champion from Tulare California will depart about June 16 for a two month goodwill tour of Africa. He plans visits to schools and athletic programs and will be accompanied by a small delegation.
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Bob Mathias
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Texan Sets Hurdle Mark At Meet Of Champions
Eddie Southern of the University of Texas ran 440-yard hurdles in 51.5 seconds. Houston University officials seek recognition of the time as a new American record though referee Frank G. Anderson noted it was 1.1 seconds above the world mark with a 2.2 mph tailwind. About 125 athletes from across the nation competed in the new Meet of Champions. Joe Villarreal of Texas won the 1500 meters in 3:52.4 seconds with Ed Murphy of Tennessee second in 3:55.
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Patterson Wins Rivalry Fight in 12 Rounds
Floyd Patterson defeats Hurricane Jackson by split decision in New York proving he can last 12 rounds against heavyweights. Patterson later reveals a broken right hand and calls the bout the toughest of his 31 pro fights. Jackson says he believed a knockdown in the fifth occurred, while Moore is deemed unbeatable by Jackson.
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Bert Grant
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Tommy
Young Floyd
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Floyd Patterson
Hurricane Jackson
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Baker Shows Old Speed at Air Force Championships
Thane Baker, 1952 Olympic 200 meters runner up, displayed his speed as airman-athletes competed in the first half of the Air Force Track and Field Championships. He won the 100 yard dash in 9.5 seconds, while Willard Wright edged Van Bruner in the high hurdles at 14.5 seconds. Parry OBrien showed slower form in the shot put, with Bob Hall leading the javelin and Jim Lea clocking 49.7 in the quarter.
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Hollywood sports schedule highlights boxing and baseball lineup
Boxing main event Charlie Green versus Khaifi set for Hollywood Stadium. Baseball features Dodgers experts, Yankees star Mike Mantle, and various city parks games with time slots across morning to evening. Roller derby and horse racing fill late slots alongside radio sport programs and upcoming Rose Bowl Colts league games tomorrow.
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Algerian Ring Debut Looms at Hollywood Legion Stadium
Said Khalfi of Algiers makes his West Coast debut at Hollywood Legion Stadium against Charlie Green. Khalfi, 27, with 55 pro fights, has faced European middleweights and once beat Nocero on 24 hours notice, while Green pursues a shot at Ray Robinson's middleweight title with 23 KO wins in 56 fights.
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Knights overpower Pirates to extend CJBA lead
Pasadena's Knights of Pythias rolled to a 10-4 win over the Sun Valley Pirates, their fifth straight victory in CJBA play. Leonard Perkins struck out 13 in a two hit effort and homered, while Kenny Peralta belted a grand slam to seal the victory.
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Knights of Pythias
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Gibson, Hoad Reach Finals in North Lawn Tennis Tourney
In Manchester England Althea Gibson of New York faced Louise Brough of Beverly Hills in the women final of the North Lawn Tennis Tournament a potential Wimbledon preview. Lew Hoad the Australian Davis Cupper meets Jaroslav Drobny of Egypt in the men final after recent wins over Shirly Fry Ian Vermaak and Hugh Stewart.
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Referee Brown Dies at 50 in San Francisco
Frankie Brown who refereed the heavyweight title bout between Rocky Marciano and Don Cockell here last year died at his home of a heart attack on Wednesday. He was 50. Brown, born in Italy, came to the United States at an early age.
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Patterson Beats Jackson In Heavyweight Bout For Shot At Title
Oscar Fraley reports Floyd Patterson defeated Tommy Jackson in a one sided decision to move within one win of Rocky Marciano’s title. Kessler scored for Jackson but Patterson dominated with relentless punching and earned a chance to meet Archie Moore in September.
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Tommy Jackson
Harry Kessler
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Olson Won’t Retire After Exam Results
San Francisco reports middleweight star Bobo Olson says retirement is not decided yet. Manager Sid Flaherty notes further exhaustive tests will determine fitness and future action after recent knockouts and a May 18 bout against Ray Robinson.
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Ray Robinson
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Third Bullfight Set at Tijuana
The third bullfight of the season at Tijuana will be held one week from tomorrow at 4 PM featuring Manuel Capetillo. The card includes Pablo Lozano of Spain and Alfredo Leal, with Lozano making his American debut.
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Fair Sports Code in PCC Faces Tough Questions
UCLA chancellor Dr. Raymond B. Allen told the Commonwealth Club that the Pacific Coast Conference needs a fair code amid wide differences among member schools. He argues costs of living for athletes and cooperation with alumni and boosters are central, but solutions are possible with broad involvement.
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