Forgotten Man Mel Patton to Tour Far East
Mel Patton, once known as the California Comet and holder of a 9.3 world 100 yard record, now teaches at Huntington Beach Bezek High School. He plans a solo goodwill coaching tour to Japan, Indonesia, Formosa and the Philippines, focusing on clinics while maintaining a quiet life away from coaching.
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U.S
Wrestling at Fairgrounds Halts Until June First
Promoter George Colouris announced Friday that On The Right Trash Cancel Wrestling at Fairgrounds in Wyoming is discontinued until after June 1. The week featured Skocombee lifting Millikan into top shot put ranks with 59 1 4 inches. Jim Smith’s 60 foot efforts were scuttled by a mishap.
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Caliente Results Highlight Long Beach Track Meet
In a dense Long Beach metropolitan track meet, Compton standout Williams posted sprint times in the 100 and 220 yard dashes, while Covington and Coates from Compton excelled in hurdles and relays. Notable performances came from Bellflower Stuber in high jump, Garden Grove Wilkins in broad jump, and Slocombe of Milikan in shot put with a standout near sixty feet, alongside pole vault by Manning of Anaheim and CA Cajon runners showcasing speed and distance.
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Vikings Beat Cerritos In Opener Then Fall In Nightcap
Long Beach City College split a doubleheader with Cerritos JC on Friday. LBCC won 11-4 in the opener behind Crawford’s solid pitching and 19 hits led by Aus tin Adams and Ferris with three apiece. The nightcap cooled 12-6 as Cerritos rallied late. In a separate tourney note Compton Colleges Tartars upset LaFonda 56-54 in a Lynwood AAU semifinal, setting finals vs Wickland O’Neil.
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Alternate Route to Snow Resorts Delays as Routes Close
Joe McKernie of iSnow Summit says all routes into San Bernardino Mountain ski areas are closed or erratic. Skier access via Cajon Pass to Elvy 18 through Big Bear is 20 minutes longer. Cront routes Rim of the World and City Creek Highways will be closed for several days due to slides.
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Bruins Defeat Cal in Hockey Playoffs Final
Bruins defeat California in a tightly contested playoff game by a wide margin. Key players include Bruins Brazel and Cooper with strong defense and timely scoring. Cal battles to stay in the series as UCLA clinches a decisive win.
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Ruttman Recovering After Major Surgery
Former rate driver Ruttman is reported in very good condition at Lynnoor St. Francis Hospital following major surgery late Friday.
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Wrestling Results At Ucran Park Near Twin City
Bily Mack and Bike tenry win at Ucran Park as details list several wrestlers including Ner-Rer Fr and rie Parka. Gounry Los and jhounuel vie for top spots with finalists Zorg and Curry and Pat Fraity among competitors.
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Bellflower Relays Tonight Showcasing Top Prep Talent
Bellflower High hosts the first annual Relays with 161 teams and seven judges. The meet opens at 6 30 pm and showcases top prep athletes from California Nevada and beyond in eight relay events and individual finals. Notable entrants include Dallas Long Mel Clipper Willie Williams and Paul Stuber among others competing for CIF and national records.
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Joe Louis Under Fire From New York Press
The New York sports press harshly questions Joe Louis for wrestling on TV and backing union leader Jimmy Hoffa during his trial. They claim Louis has become a shill for the IBC, note large earnings from public relations and other ventures, and highlight alleged tax issues as part of a broader critique of his post boxing career.
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Sail, Power Regattas to End Sunday
Sail and power regattas wrap Sunday as two day events conclude. The Balboa YC Easter Regatta features 175 boats racing 50 to 35 mph, with notable spend and spectacle around Marine Stadium and Newport Bay. Joe Louis references and local club drama weave through coverage of the weekend boating scene.
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Four Los Alamitos Stakes to be Televised
The Los Alamitos four stakes races will be aired on KTLA five over the 23 day quarter horse season opening next Friday. The first telecast next Saturday features Go Man Go in the Shoe Fly Stakes at 330 yards with post time at 3:30 p.m. Frank Wessels Sr. announced the plan.
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Midgets Roar Tonight at Gardena 100-Lap Race
Parsons heads 28 drivers and 32 cars for Gardena Stadium 100-lap midget race with qualifying at 6 30. Other Indianapolis stars making final metropolitan appearance include Templeman Tojan Crawford Garrett Wilson Homeier Edmunds Enser Bisch Baldwin. I C Agajanian posts 2000 purse against 40 entrants. night program at Los Angeles Speedway begins with 7 pm races leading to an 18 car 100 lap feature.
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Racing Picks Highlight top contenders and bets
Special bets call Indian Sign in eighth and Marathon Hanover in fourth. Best chance notes Dale Primrose in sixth and Hawkins Hoss in seventh with Marathon Bndover and Scott Nutonia among clocker tips for a tight field.
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