Olympic Boxing Arena Faces Lease Shakeup in LA
The Olympic Auditorium may become Los Angeles's last remaining boxing venue as Hollywood Legion Stadium eyes a lease sale. Promoter Leonard allegedly bids $60,000 annually, with others free to outbid. The Legion club has struggled due to TV, weekend changes, and dull fights, while Olympic cards expand with Davey Moore, Kid Anahuac, Mauro Vasquez set for future shows.
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Semis Set In State Tee Tourney Run
Bob Kellay recalls past players as discussions shift to current Rams with No 57. Don Ged Tre wed an 7aMl and Tobko from Ohio State is eyed. The dialogue notes Tobko and Conner in a recent 49er game, hinting at upcoming rough play and competition.
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Mauriello Quietly Shuts Out Chicago in Dodgers Win
Rookie Ralph Mauriello stymied the Cubs as the Dodgers beat Chicago 5-1, breaking a sixth place tie. Don Drysdale eyed next start, while Mauriello balk controversy sparked discussion of a curve attempt gone wrong.
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Littler Sets Course Record With 62 At Hesperia Open
Gene Littler of Singing Hills California shot a 10 under par 62 at Hesperia Open to break the course record for the second day in a row. He stands 15 under overall after two rounds on the par 72 layout, with Jerry Barber in second at 131 after a 68 Friday.
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Everett Bags Cycle Feature at Gardena
Everett of Pasadena won the 20 mp American motorcycle main event at Gardena Stadium in 5 46 86. Ed Kretz Jr. of Monterey Park was second followed by Don Bawnley of Inglewood. Everett led comfortably at the finish as the All Stars limited top players in camp.
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Dodgers Meet Cubs in Road Finish and Amat Golf Duel
A column-like wrap recounts Mauriello and Fairly pacing relief, Lillis adjusting after an ankle sprain, and the Dodgers' lineup producing 14 hits led by Fairly with home run and three RBIs. It also notes Frank Howard injuring his knee, Koufax set to face the Cubs, and a lengthy golf scene featuring Stimac and Busso in a national amateur event with Ortiz defeating Busso in a Madison Square Garden bout.
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Huskies Rip Taft in 19-9 Victory at Pebble Beach
ELI BARITEAU led a 2- up win over Jimmy Wilpert Belmont and a 3-1 win over Sandy Tatum of San Francisco. Galios defeated Ed Castagnero and Bill Higgins, both of San Francisco, 3-2 in morning and quarterfinal rounds. Finals set for 36 holes Sunday at Pebble Beach with Ross Smith ousted by Gallardo.
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Southwest Tourna ment Sports Report
In a compact briefing on radio and TV coverage several events are noted. The Southwest Tournament is highlighted with multiple teams and venues referenced, including regional stations and callers. Details are fragmentary but indicate ongoing athletic action and broadcast plans across stations KCOP and RCA networks.
National League Pennant Race Update by AP
The Associated Press outlines the National League pennant race with remaining games for Milwaukee at home and Cincinnati and Pittsburgh on the road. Details include opponents, venues, and dates as the season winds down.
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Detroit Romps 21-6 Victory Over George Washington
University of Detroit beat George Washington 21 to 6 on Friday night led by Bruce Matser and Lou Faore. Faore threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score while GW’s Dwayne Whetstone scored their only TD on a three yard run.
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U S Weightmen Tie Russia as Keno Sets Record
In Stockholm UPI reports middleweight Tommy Keno of Sacramento California set a world record total of 946 pounds in three lifts to lift the United States into a 2-2 tie with Russia at the world weight lifting championships. Russia’s Fedor Bogdanov ski placed second with 939 44 pounds and France’s Marcel Paterni was third with 869 pounds.
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Sweetwater ends Abilene football win streak in shutout
Sweetwater blanked Abilene 19-0 to snap Abilene’s 51 game unbeaten string. Rouse City now owns the longest active victory string with 33 straight wins after a 40-0 victory over Farmersville.
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Sceptre and Columbia Race Today
Britain’s Sceptre and America's Columbia contest the first of seven America's Cup races off Newport Rhode Island. The 12 meter yachts race in heavy wind and changing conditions as President Eisenhower and Mamie observe from the Mitscher with thousands watching.
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College Scores Amid Cluttered Ledger By Night
A scattered college scores recap shows Nebrask a listbeat with a 28 20 Washburn defeated by 44 25 Saint Marys and other entries including South Western and Kansas state teams. The report combines multiple games with incomplete lines and unclear outcomes.
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Deer Season Opens Today in 1958 Hunt
The inland deer season began with about 200,000 hunters expected to roam hills. Los Angeles County joined the late-season opening for the first time in 20 years as officials hoped for cooler weather and lower fire risk, though extreme danger persisted and hunters were urged to exercise extreme caution.
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Hawkins 8-5 Legion Main Event At Hollywood Legion
Eddie Gasporra a 22 year old former Huntington Park High footballer and 8-5 favorite fights Dwight Hawkins in a 10 round main event at Hollywood Legion Stadium. Gasperra, 128 pounds, had 14 straight wins before two recent split decisions. He has seven knockouts. Eacisins, 20, bantamweight limit 128, from Manual Arts High, has 18 pro fights with four wins decided early.
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