USAC Midgets at Ascot Saturday to open spring run
Southland racing heats up this weekend with a rain threat. Ascot Park hosts the sole USAC midget race of spring Saturday night. More than four cars are entered including nine of the top 12 in the nation led by Mike MacGreevy, Mel Kenyon, and Don Meacham as tune up for the Indianapolis 500.
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Southland
Ascot Park
United
Califonia
Long Beach
Sammy Tanner
Pacific Coast
Chris Draager
Mert Lawwill
Gene Romero
Ralph White
Funny Cars
Lions Drag Strip
Hayden Proffitt
Corvair
Viciong ‘Vette
Hairy Canary
Bloomin’ Bullet
Destroyer Jeep
San Gabriel
CRA
San Diego
MG Midget Mark VI and Sprite Mark IV debut in Long Beach
The British Motor Corporation introduces the MG Midget Mark VI with a larger 1,275 cc engine delivering higher torque for smoother rides and 90 mph top speed. Sprite Mark IV priced at $2,095, features upgraded crankshaft, valves, and redesigned block for improved performance and reduced oil leaks. Racing and motorcycle events fill the weekend with multiple venues across Southern California.
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British Motor Corporation
Jamestown
Long Beach
Cooper & Digek
Grouchy Mowry Harris Leads Azalea Open In Low Round
Californian Larry Mowry nicknamed grouchy from practice shot a seven under par 65 to take an early lead in the Azalea Open. He carded five straight birdies and matched the low score near Gay Brewer with a single missed six birdie attempt. Bobby Stanton followed at 66 with Babe Hiskey and Gene Briggs at 67. SEATTLE Vancouver’s Larry Cahan won the Hal Jaycee Cup for top defenseman in the Western Hockey League.
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Wilmington
N.C
UPI
Larry Mowry
Mowry
San Diego
Calif
Bobby Stanton
Stanton
Babe Hiskey
Pocatello
Idaho
Gene Briggs
Nashville, N.C
Gay Brewer
Brewer
Seattle
Vancouver
Larry Cahan
Deman
Weekend Sports Events at Ascot Gardena and Grange County
Friday features motor races at Ascot Park Gardena with 8:30 pm first race and 7:00 pm qualifying, plus open practice and adult pricing. Saturday lists mixed racing at Vermont Ave and Grange County Speedway with first lanes at 7:30 pm, multiple events including Destruction Derby and Figure Slack. Sunday includes Mischa Siege Ca Races at Grange County and Arrowhead venues near Riverside, with entries, prices, and schedule details for the public service listings.
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Fcca Veritay
Oliers
Ephee
AMA
Taira
Vermont Ave
Aeretty Elnt
CROS
West End
Rotin Racing
Ascot Park
Taird
St. and
Vermant Ave
Gardena
Ara Floore
Ecoimas Dime Hise Binet
Inforon
Eloht
Waren
Kathrspazesia Riverside
Bernarding
Inip
Devine
Belang
Canadiens end Rangers series with overtime winner
Montreal Canadiens defeat New York Rangers 2-1 in overtime as John Ferguson scores the sudden death goal to complete a four game sweep in the Stanley Cup semifinal series. Canadiens advance to face the Chicago or Toronto survivor in the Final while the latter series is tied 2-2. Parnelli Jones leads the Green Valley 300 field in Smithfield Texas as the Trans-American Sedan season continues.
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NEW York
John Ferguson
Montreal Canadiens
New York Rangers
Canadiens
Parnelli
Smithfield
Tex
UPI
Parnelli Jones
Green Valley
Baseball Briefs Cubs and Cardinals Update
Baseball notes report Cubs recalling pitcher Upham and Jones from Dallas Fort Worth Texas, and Cardinals star Hpernel injury status. Mention Tacoma PCL and upcoming event next Tuesday with Francisca.
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CUBS
Rom
Mand
Tacoma
Upham
Han Clarence Jones
Dallas-Fort North
Texas
Lespue
Cardinals
Doe Hpernel
Seist
Wmo
Francisca
Black Hawks edge Maple Leafs to tie Stanley Cup series
Toronto was crushed late in the third as Chicago badgered the Leafs and held on for a 4-3 win. The victory evened the Stanley Cup semifinal at two games apiece, with Toronto fighting to regain momentum in the series.
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Toronto
UPI
Chicago Black
Hawks
Toronto Maple Leaf
Leafs
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Telegram
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Parlad Service
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Wardlow GA
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OPEL
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Long Beach Blvd
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