Indoor Relays Thrill with Wilma Rudolph Dominance
A reader recalls a Saturday indoor track show at the Sports Arena led by Wilma Rudolph who dominated 60 yard dashes, spurring talk of rivalry and fast action in relays. The writer praises indoor meets for closeness to the action and notes Rudolph will miss the February 11 meet.
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Wilma Rudolph
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America
Rudolph
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Glenn Cunningham
Cow Pasture
Parry O’brien
Local Favorites Policy Paying Off at Olympic Aud
The Olympic Auditorium in Southern California shows a favorable policy toward local fighters as promoters Cal and Aileen Eaton and matchmaker George Parnassus discuss decisions. The article notes the venue staged 78 boxing cards last year and hints at strategies to boost local participation and gate.
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Olympic
California
Olympic Auditorium
Cal
Aileen Eaton
George Parnassus Werel
Boxing and golf notes hint at fading gate appeal
The article surveys boxing and golf figures noting imported fighters boosting cards but failing to sustain box office, with local stalwarts like Bert Colima and Art Aragon drawing crowds. It highlights boxing prospects Danny Valdez and L C Morgan as likely to attract gates as Olympic receipts rise under a new plan.
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Estep
Reclor
Vention Park Womens Club
Slas
Joe Recerra
Mauro Vashest ‘Ball
Tournaquez
Battling Torres
Becerra
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Torres
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Bert Colima
Mushy Callahan
Tommy O'Brien
Sater
Enrique Bolanos
Art Aragon
Olympic
Danny Valdez
Los Angeles
Danny
Boots Monroe
Morgan
Eddie Perkins
Babe Herman double play myth debunked at Ebbets Field
In a 4-1 Dodgers win over the Braves on August 15, 1926, Babe Herman doubled into a double play when he collided with Fewster at third. The ruling credited Vance at third, Herman out for passing Fewster, and Fewster put out at third. the hatchet job on Herman’s baserunning ended with DeBerry scoring the tying run.
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Dodger
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Babe Hermen
Herman
Ebbets Field
Boston Braves
Brooklyn Dodgers
Henry Wertz
Dazzy Vance
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Mickay
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Hermen
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Vauern
Bay
Chick Fewster
Dazzler
George Mogridze
Wertz
Merts
DeBerry
Taej
Lor
Ion
Fewjeter
Gautreau
Erratic Rams Clash With Poly in Moore League Showdown
Millikan and Jordan fans brace for a volatile Moore League clash as Millikan seeks consistency after a mixed run, while Poly aims to extend its lead amid shooting struggles but strong rebounding. Lakewood’s Bob Lowes and Millikan’s Steve Smith pace scorers, with Jordan’s Gail Hopkins close behind as teams mix in key players for Wednesday night action.
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Jordan Hets Downey
Lakewnd
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Millikan
Lakewood
Jordan
Slong
Downey
Wilson
Milliken
Lee Marshell
Steve Smith
Smith
Gorgeous George Faces Classie Blassie in City Match
Roughhouse wrestling pair Gorgeous George and Classie Blassie clash Friday night at Municipal Auditorium in a high stakes bout. In the secondary main event Mr Moto and Ronnie Etcheson square off in a best of three falls match. Two other bouts complete the program.
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Classie Blassie
Municipal Auditorium
Mr. Moto
Ronnie Etcheson
Roseman and Zebek win Southern California table tennis title
Gene Roseman of Lakewood and Chuck Zebek of Hollywood captured the men's doubles championship at the Southern California Closed Table Tennis tournament by defeating Darryl Flan and Shonil Aki 21-17 21-18 21-12. Flan won the men's singles crown in four games over Stuffey Singer of West Hollywood.
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Lakewood
Chuck Zebek
Hollywood
Southern California
Roseman
Zebek
Darryl Flan
Shonil
Aki
Flan
Stuffey Singer
West Hollywood
Fishin Facts Report Mixed Bounty From Ocean Day
A quirky field note lists catch types and counts including rock cod sea bass and miscellaneous items aboard a voyage. It records four berracuda and other species totals amid unclear, fragmented data from the outing.
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Berracuda
Jbantte
Long Beach Names Its Most Popular Athlete
A local sports survey designates a standout figure as Long Beach’s most popular athlete, with support spanning amateur and professional fields. The choice reflects on-field achievements, community impact, and public recognition within the city.
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Long Beach
Century Club Sports Night Banquet Honors Winner
My Selection calls Hank Hollingworth executive staff editor at Long Beach Independent and Post Telegram. The winner will be honored at Century Club's 8th annual Sports Night banquet Thursday January 26.
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Hank Hollingworth
Sparte
Long Banch Independent & Pross-Telegram
Century Club
All-Star Bowling Promoted By Southern California Pros
Southern California proprietors promoted the All-Star tournament drawing capacity crowds in San Bernardino. Hal Hollowick coordinated local arrangements for the event and led Dick Methaway and national HQ staff. Final figures pending, the event stands as a major local bowling milestone with strong performances from Hone and Seetaro TEAT among others, and Norm Jones turning in a 72 straight frame stretch at Marina.
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Southern California
San Bernardino
BPA
Hal Hollowick
All-Stars
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Pews
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Glass
Bartana
Hapa
ouKt Mir
Allstar
Physis
Seetaro
Teat
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Hone
Norm Jones
Marina
Norm
Creditabin &19 Cluster
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Sil Ab
Jones
Rosburg Climbs in 1961 PGA Money Standings
In Dunedin UPI reports Bob Rosburg of Palo Alto California, winner of the Bing Crosby Open at Pebble Beach, moved up to second place Monday in the Professional Golfers Association money winning standings for 1961.
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Professional Golfers Association
Dodgers Sign Top Rookies for 1961 Season
Dodgers announce contracts from three highly touted rookies for 1961. Pitcher Jim Golden, catcher Doug Camilli, and Ralph Plumlee, a shortstop from Odessa, Texas, join a growing rookie class. Golden, acquired in 1959, posted a 2.32 ERA over 237 innings with 20 wins the prior season. Camilli hit .281 in 1960 with Atlanta and appeared briefly for the Dodgers hitting .333.
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Ralph Plumlee
Odessa
Texas
Golden
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Philadelphia Phillies
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Atlanta
Racing shell vanishes from Marine Stadium pier
Long Beach State College reports its racing shell vanished over the weekend from a floating pier at Marine Stadium. The $500 shell weighed about six hundred pounds and stood on three sawhorses behind a ten foot fence. Police suspect prank or grand theft.
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Marine Stadium
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