Long Beach swim star Greta Andersen eyes English Channel double crossing
Greta Ander sen of Long Beach California aims to swim the English Channel both ways non-stop after becoming the first to cross the Catalina Channel in both directions. She trains seven hours daily in Copenhagen and plans Naples Capri as a tuneup with a 40-member retinue, sponsors, and a two-boat support crew.
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Naples-Capri
Dew Helps Lew and Hurts Drysdale Amid Rainy Dodger Game
A rainstorm interrupted the Dodgers Braves game after 45 minutes with Lew Burdalle delivering moisture support while Don Drysdale shut out the Braves in the first. The contest was called with the Dodgers at bat in the third inning and will be replayed as part of a doubleheader Aug 17, as weather permitting.
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Palmer Leads as Fleck Ranks Fourth in Open Golf Event
Palmer dominates the Western Open Golf Tournament with a lead, while Fleck sits fourth. Peers and other competitors including KAUR and Arnold vie for top positions as the event progresses amid scattered results and future matches noted for upcoming California PGA events.
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Tate Cogner
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Hawks win twin bill in chaotic park league outing
The Hawks dominated a long evening at Park Ave Field sweeping two games. Larry Silvas homered and drove in runs as Jack Randall contributed with three hits. Leroy Zimmerman and Ganthe Sanger provided key support, while the crowd saw strong pitching and solid fielding from Convair and Pacific Forge players.
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Champ Gives Portland Flash 15-Round Lesson
World welterweight champion Lan Jordin boxed 15 rounds to defeat Denny Moyering in Portland. Jordin weighed 147 and earned 70,000 in cash after a unanimous decision by judges Crabtree Volk and Gruman with scores around 147 to 144. The bout, held at Portland Meadows in hot weather, featured talk of future challengers and possible cross-class bouts.
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Rematch Sought After Narrow Moyer Loss
Denny Moyer says he would take a rematch with welterweight champion Dow Jordan whenever possible after a unanimous decision loss Friday night in Portland. He notes Jordan’s sharper left hook and identifies his own left jab as the key hurt, with fatigue setting in late. Governor Mark Hatfield praised Moyer, while brother Phil offered encouragement and manager Sid Flaherty said they will train for another go.
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Mantle for Mays Triggered in Interleague Trade Rule
The Fi Interleague trading rule was approved in Chicago by both leagues. It allows interleague trades from November 21 to December 18 without waivers. The rule could enable moves like Mickey Mantle to the San Francisco club for Willie Mays without waivers from other clubs.
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Rev. John in Finals at Baas Stad tennis tourney
Beverly Baker Fleitz of Long Beach led American players to the finals in three divisions of the Baas Stad international tennis tournament. She crushed Tone Schirmer 6-1 6-0 in 28 minutes, then with husband John beat Joan Johnson and Robert Sherman 6-4 6-2 in mixed doubles. In men's singles Ramanathan Krishnan and Chites Ayala joined Alex Olmedo and Jan Lundqvist in the semifinals. Krishnan meets Olmedo next.
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Hawkins Faces Kidd in Legion TV Title Bout
Dwight Hawkins is a 10-8 favorite to retain his California bantamweight title against Danny Kidd in the main event at Hollywood Legion Stadium. KTLA will telecast the entire card starting at 8:36 pm with Bob Kelley announcing.
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California
Danny Kidd
Hollywood Legion Stadium
the Legion
KTLA
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