Baseball scientist notes taller, heavier players aid records
Dr. Creighton Hale analyzes 1936 and 1956 infielders to show today’s major leaguers average taller by two inches and heavier by about 20 pounds. He cites Cavavetta, Cariti, Hassett, Callins versus Adcock Hodges Long Muszewski for the era comparison, and mentions LBCC figures and local coaching notes.
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Creighton Hale
Hale
Tyo
Phil Cavavetta
Dolph Caritli
Buddy Hassett
Rip Callins
Joe Adcock
Gil Hodges
Dale Long
Ted Muszewski
Satchel Paige Agrees to Play for International League Club
Miami Marlins general manager Joe Ryan announced that Leroy Satchel Paige, a pitcher in his 30s and last season’s leader with an 11-8 record and 2.50 ERA, has agreed to join an International League club next season. He batted once in 33 appearances.
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Miami
Fla
Joe Ryan
Miami Marlins
Leroy
Satchel) Paige
Agart
Ryan
Paige
Satchel
Marlin
Chapman Lists Draws for NCAA Region Eight Playoffs
Chapman College hosts the Region Eight NCAA small college playoffs with Chico State facing Fresno or San Diego State at 7:30 Friday, Chapman meeting the Pacific Northwest winner likely Linfield at 9 p.m. Winners play Saturday for the title and a finals berth in Evansville Indiana March 12 19. The event is at Bullock Cook Gymnasium Santa Ana College with a 2 150 seat capacity.
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Chico State
Fresno
San Diego State
CCAA
Chapman
Linfield
Ore
Evansville
Ind
Bull Cook
Santa Ana College
CIF Playoffs Spotlight Local Teams in Evening Action
CIF basketball playoffs feature Fullerton Indians versus Compton Tarbabes at Santa Ana College with 7 80 p.m. tipoff. Bellflower High hosts semi finals at 6 p.m. Centennial faces Charley Tn Sorberg Grows in a retread matchup while Orange High eyes a 26th straight win.
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CIF
Santa Ana Colbail
Lege
Fullerton Indians
Compton
Tarbabes
Spm
Bellflower High School
Centennial
Compton School
Bray
Charley
Tn Sorberg
Dir
Orangey High School
Banhing High School
The
Panthers
Orange
Pam
Gugael Go Santa Ace Centenniat
Rel Es
Gen ‘A Fullerton
Belltlowerta Ua
Solvers
Sanassaree Ue Schioe Coutherm Grex Entravy
Goweliels
Crosby Ball del Nar
Bane Oringe
Santa Ana College
Dodgers Coliseum Projects Approved for $100000 Alterations
Los Angeles Dodgers received a permit from the City Building and Safety Department for alterations at the Coliseum estimated at about $100,000. Work includes a press box over the west end tunnel, dupouts, outfield fence installations, and new light poles.
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Los Angeles
Ntow
Los Angeles Dodgers
Coliseum
Big West End Tunnel
City Building and Safety Department
City Cage Scores Clear Contras and Bucks in Debut
City teams post scattered scores with many mismatches. SiSrain's Contras fall 46 to Nazarene 48 while Ghet's Moon leads NLB Real Estate 63 to 40. Other results include Domingker Waler 31 Appia Valley 29 and GMAG 45 Sponsorlers 13.
Yardley Eyes Nba Scoring Marks After Minneapolis Game
George Yardley leads the NBA in scoring with 1,904 points in 69 games and needs 29 more points to surpass George Mikan for the season record. He also needs two free throws to tie Dolph Schayes for the single season free throw mark.
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New York
George Yardley
National Basketball Assn
Minneapolis
Teague Freadquarters
Yardley
George Mikan
Dolph Scheyes
Syracuse
Del Mar to Open With 14 Stakes Including Record Added Money
Del Mar Turf Club announces 14 stakes totaling 260000 in added money for a 42 day summer meet opening July 23. The Futurity, with 545000 added, aims to exceed 70000 in prize purse. 1958 calendar shows emphasis on two year olds and growth since 1947 when all stakes totaled 85000.
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del Mar Turf Club
del Mar
Old Pueblo
All-Metro basketball honors named Berry Markowitz duo
Markowitz and Berry of Long Beach City College headline the all Metropolitan Conference basketball team chosen by Commissioner Cecil G. Zaun. Long Beach and Valley each place two players on the seven man first team with Dave Jones of LBCC and Bob Espinosa of Harbor on the second team. Sisco Nino of East L A moved to the second team after a first team nod last year. Santa Monica’s Hill Williams repeats on the second team.
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Dick Markowitz
Bob Berry
Long Beach City College
Hank Salcido
Harbor
Byl
Cecil G. Zaun
Long Beach
Valley
Sevenman
Dave Jones
LBCC
Bob Espinosoe
Saterdo
East L. A
Sisco Nino
Santa Monica
Hill Williams
Jim Malkin
Stoniee
If Hapenen
Baker
Beleiperarasy
West “Valley
Ben Estey
Aif Sewers
Henry Suicide
Hy Hazon
Dick Caeaneh
Lonk iWiamis
Jim Granate
Batrelerinrae
Eilste Mins
Jos Ale Nowden
Ino Dice
Dave Gidiente
Vahey
Punts
Hs” Bantenena
Harbor—center
Poly Faces Alumni Nine In Annual Baseball Clash
Poly High varsity and alumni meet at Silverada Park at 3:30. Varsity will start senior lefty Gordon Nelson with Phil Baker likely to pitch for the grads. Alumni manager Joe Duhem seeks players. interested call Herbold or report to the field before game time. Also, Jordan High travels to Anaheim Wednesday.
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Poly High
Silverada
Park Diamond
John Hertwich
Gordon Nelson
Phil Baker
Joe Duhem
Herbold
Jordan High
Anaheim
Old Pueblo and Silky Sullivan Set Derby Clash at Santa Anita
The looming Santa Anita Derby pits Old Pueblo against Silky Sullivan in a high stakes confrontation. Ed Arcaro faces riding-order controversy as Old Pueblo seeks to leverage blistering speed, while Silky Sullivan relies on late bursts. Public interest soars with potential gold, glory, or oblivion depending on Derby Day outcomes.
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Old Pueblo
Fae
Silky Sullivan
Arcare
Santa Anita
Arcaro
Bob Wheeler
Wheeler
Uetween
Sports on Radio TV Highlights Noted in Review
A concise review notes sports coverage on radio and television, naming broadcasters and programs. It mentions key figures and events discussed on air, reflecting the era’s media landscape and audience engagement.
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Rensio
Nore
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