Softball Playoffs Hit Semis in Southern Division
Southern California softball playoffs open tonight at Park Avenue with Bellflower Nance Chevrolet facing San Pedro Mary Star at 7:20 pm. The winner meets Gardena Merchants, then the survivor faces unbeaten Culver City Sunday in a double elimination tourney. Virgil Jones to pitch for Bellflower Hower. San Pedro counters George Pearson. Gardena's Ramne or Bill Lee to pitch for the nightcap.
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Dodgers limp through six hour doubleheader win two vs Cardinals
Dodgers manager Walt Alston faced a lengthy injury list after a 4-3 and 5-3 doubleheader sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals. Key players Dor Ziromer, Pee Wee Reese, Charlie Zimmer, Elmer Vale, Johnny Podres, and Charley Dressen suffered or risked injuries, forcing lineup shuffles for Sunday.
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Aragon Faces Sparring Partner as Basilio Bout Looms
The Golden Boy Aragon vents about sparring partner issues while preparing for a September 5 showdown with Carmen Basilio. Reports from Wrigley Field and Olympic Gym detail Aragon’s focus on speed, body work, and precision jabs in several training rounds.
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Patterson Faces Confusion Over Heavyweight Title Fight
Conflicting reports swirl around the Wrigley Field bout Monday night as Patterson defends his heavyweight title against Ray Harris. Critics vary on Patterson's form and Harris's readiness, with many predicting a one sided win for Patterson while others see potential for a surprise. Fans from Texas reportedly not arriving in strong numbers, risking a weak gate and financial return.
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Succession talk after Henry Sanders' death shocks school board
George Dickerson, senior assistant to Henry Sanders, dies of a heart attack on Thursday. An interim head coach is expected to be appointed. The varsity football staff includes Dekelly, Hernandez Brackett, Barnes, and Jaurez. A 12 round bout and memorial services for Monroe Van Westwood are noted, with Boots ranked 118 pounds and out of 18 starts. Autopsy reports an enlarged heart as the cause of death for the deceased athlete.
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Maglie Act Backfires For Home Run Laughs
A baseball night at Jeff Field features a comic dispute as Cardinals pitcher Maglie removes his shoe to inspect it after a delay tactic by Dodgers Stan Williams. Williams then homers off Maxise's first pitch, turning the gibe into a run for the visitors.
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Zim Wins 4th in Row
LeRoy Zimmerman pitched five innings with 13 strikeouts as Pomona’s Long Beach Nighthawks defeated Park Avenue 7-1 on Friday. Zimmerman earned his fourth win of the season, aided by early offense and a late run by Ted Horder’s error. George Borba collected a bunt single in the ninth for Pomona’s only hit until then.
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Rams Tilt Washington at Coliseum in 85,000 Crowd
The Rams host the Washington Redskins in a Coliseum football test with Billy Wade making his first start before 85,000 fans. Wade must refine staying in the pocket as Sid Gillman fields an all veteran offense with Jack Morris the sole defender rookie. The Redskins led by Eddie LeBaron and Ralph Guglielmi bring a strong passing and running attack, aiming to improve on last year’s 7-5 edge in the series.
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Sports Calendar Highlights From Western Dinician Venue
A garbled sports calendar notes events at Marine Stadium and Bratzress Auditorium with prices and times including a 74 30 250 figure. Mentions a state tournament, teams such as Cards and Colt, and venues like Marine Stadium and Bratzress Auditorium with unclear dates and entry fees.
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Frisco Fans Split Loyalties In Double Sporting Card
San Francisco fans face a weekend split as the Giants play the Chicago Cubs at Seals Stadium while the Forty Niners meet the New York Giants in an NFL exhibition at Kezar Stadium. About 33,000 are expected to attend the Kezar game, marking the Nin ers first action since last December’s playoff loss to Detroit.
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Ban on Radio PEEKS at Title Fight
Radio stations may not broadcast reports or round by round summaries of the Flogg Patterson Roy Harris heavyweight title fight Monday night until completion. Only brief news mentions are allowed. recreations and postfight round summaries are banned. The bout will not be televised in Southern California theaters.
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Dodgers vs. Cubs on radio and TV schedule
Radio and TV listings show Dodgers vs Cubs slated for broadcast with commentators Mat Tye Crestione and Sidamine IO scheduled at 1:30 pm and 3:45 pm segments. Details include station abbreviations KRIG and KcoP with team names and times.
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Basilio Ships In For Long Beach Camp Ahead of Wrigley Fight
Carmen Basilio arrives at Long Beach today for a three week training camp at the Lafayette Hotel to prep for his Sept 5 bout at Wrigley Field with Art Aragon. A police escort will welcome him from the airport as city dignitaries, managers, and sparring partners join his entourage. Basilio, ex welter and middleweight champion, will hold open training sessions, with his group including Valdes, DeJohn, Manzi, and others, before heading to Los Angeles for television appearances.
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Satchel Paige Returns to Active Miami Marlins Roster
Satchel Paige, 50, Negro league star, is back on the Miami Marlins active roster after a suspension on August 5 for disregarding team rules. The disciplinary action followed his brief resignation amid complaints over meal allowance and salary.
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Thomas Out for 6 Weeks After All Star Injury
Oklahoma halfback Clendon Thomas was hospitalized with a fractured fibula after Friday night’s College All-Stars win over the Detroit Lions. A Rams draftee, he is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks of football, with a leg in a cast for several days at Alexan Brothers Hospital.
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