Horseracing May Prove Big Obstacle To Major League Ball In California
Hal Woon analyzes how horse racing could hinder Giants and Dodgers relocation to California. He notes attendance patterns, weather, freeway access, and multiple racing venues across Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay Area. He predicts racing, TV, and regional loyalties may shape the outcome as Stoneham and O'Malley plan new stadiums and fan turnout.
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Hitting the high spots on the sports highway
Dick Teims reviews major league moves and coaching chatter. Kerby Farrell expects a busy winter with Detroit, Baltimore, Gaston and Chicago potential trades. He questions Yanks strength, notes White Sox needs infielders, and praises pitching prospects as teams mold 1958 rosters.
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Pigeons and Eggs Ban Loom Over New York Boxing Row
Pigeons and eggs will be banned from future TV fights at St Nicholas Arena after Monday night disorders. Deputy boxing commissioner Joe Tapper ordered promoter Teddy Brenner, Eddie Lynch, and Bill Carfaro to a Thursday dressing room meeting following the chaotic show that left two spectators hospitalized and caused several injuries. A misfired crate of pigeons led to an ASPCA arrest attempt, with confusion over ownership as boxing fans clashed and ringsiders traded blows.
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Latin Survives Littler's 63 at Tam O'Shanter tourney
Robert De Vicenzo, a South American player, won the $5,500 top prize after a final round 63 by Gene Littler. De Vicenzo finished 15 under par with 274, while Littler, Littler’s burst tied Lloyd Mangrum’s course record. Second prize went to Litelda for 2,300 and Sam Snead earned 1,800 as four players chased the title.
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Wrestling Results at Hollywood Legion
Detailing matches at Hollywood Legion with Deena and Sree ending in a draw while Taare Hienite and Ray Pee also tied. Other results include Litsebreak-Brawn Panther versus Xena Ke Tertibln-Rusey Cupid and Hands 9 Hens Lens with Angelo and Gene Dubuque drawing with Pas Fratey.
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Flash Stakes: Jockey Repeats Saratoga Win
On opening day at Saratoga Lester won the Pash Stakes aboard Missily at 82-1. He repeated Monday atop Wing Jet, paying $60.80 for 2. This strong upset highlighted opening week racing at Saratoga Springs New York.
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All-Star Ram Rookies Slated for Action in L A
Ram rookies Jon Amat Lamar Lundy George Siugar Paige Cothren Del Shofner and Jack Pardee will play for College All Stars against the New York Giants in Chicago Friday night. Tim Warry joins Harbor Area All Stars coaching staff for Saturday's game in Los Angeles.
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Drysdale Tops Giants in Ninth Victory of the Season
Don Drysdale, celebrating his 21st birthday, pitched his ninth win of the season for the Dodgers as he blanked the New York Giants 5-2. He improved to 9-1 against this year’s club, while Willie Mays homered and singled before leaving the game in the ninth. In the A L, Gene Woodling drove in five runs as Cleveland stopped the Yankees 7-2, with Mike Garcia allowing nine hits.
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Yankee Aces 1 2 3 in AL ERA List
New York southpaw Johnny Podres of the Brooklyn Dodgers leads the majors with an earned run average of 2.57 at the season’s two-thirds mark. Bob Turley of the New York Yankees is among the leaders with a strong ERA as the campaign progresses.
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Boudreau Fired, Craft Takes Kansas City Athletics Post
The Kansas City Athletics replaced manager Lou Boudreau today with Harry Craft, ending Boudreau’s long tenure since 1965 after moving from Philadelphia. Boudreau, a famed former Tribe shortstop, led until 1992 as a playing pilot and previously managed the Indians to a pennant and World Series in 1948.
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Pancho Gonzales Versus Kramer Court Fight May Follow
Promoter Jack Kramer and Pancho Gonzales plan to resolve a dispute over a two year contract from November 1955. Lawyers discussed terms on Monday but failed to agree. Gonzales seeks 39 percent of gross receipts while Kramer claims 20 percent. Gonzales has blocked further Kramer events until the matter is settled in court.
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