Fresno State Welcomes New Coach Gleason Amid Big Freshmen Pool
Kenneth Gleason begins his first season as head football coach at Fresno State College with over 70 hopefuls reporting for pre season drills set to start September 2. Oklahoma City University Chiefs open Sept 20 as Fresno State plans two daily practices six days a week to build the T formation and catching up after the long summer. Alvin Pierson and former Bulldog star center Robert Burgess join Gleason as assistants this fall.
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Dodgers poised for World Series run says Brooklyn fans
ABID BROOKLYN fans rush to buy world series tickets while optimism grows that the Dodgers will reach the final. Burt Shotton guides the team as Eddie Dyer faces a strong Cardinals rival with no clear edge.
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Aquaplane Race From Catalina Resumed This Year
The 44 mile cross channel aqua plane race from Catalina to Hermosa Beach resumes for the ninth Ironing Board Derby. Scrtach start from Seal Rocks to Avalon, Redondo, and finish at Hermosa. world record of 1 hour 15 minutes aims to be matched by riders led by Bob Brown and Don Berry. About 200000 spectators expected annually.
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Records Fall In 1947 Hollypark Race Meet
Hollywood Park ended its 50 day meeting on August 2 with 1,460,965 fans and a daily average of 29,219, surpassing last year. Records set include a world track mark for seven furlongs, American track record for 1 1/4 miles, and multiple track records at seven distances. Notable feats feature Cover Up as horse of the meeting, Memorial Day crowd of 57,726, and final day handle of 3 305,975 dollars.
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Pro Baseball Stars Influence Youth Conduct
Former NL catcher Harry Danning, now coach of the Hollywood Stars, argues stars must uphold sportsmanship off and on the field. He says many young fans admire players and imitate their behavior, making players' conduct a powerful factor in youths choosing right or wrong.
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Trout Limits Reported From Mono County Lakes
National Automobile Club reports many trout limits by weight and number from higher lakes in Mono County. Grant Lake yields large Loch Levens and Twin Lakes see fine catches by bait flies and trolling.
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Fishing at Topaz Lake Delivers Strong Trolling Results
Anglers at Topaz Lake in Mono County report first rate fishing with trolling from boats using Davis Spinners and Flatfish as the best lures. The National Automobile Club notes good angling conditions and steady catches in the area.
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