Johnson Sets Decathlon Mark in Pasadena Meet
Rafer Johnson dominates the Southern California high school decathlon in Pasadena, topping the old record with 5715 points and showing strength in events from the discus to the 1500 meters. The USC Trojans loom as NCAA track favorites led by era’s top performers. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Grant announce the birth of their granddaughter in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Shafter High Netters Clinch 33 Match Win Streak
Shafter High School tennis finished the season with 20 victories and a 22 match streak, winning the South Sequoia League title for the third consecutive year. Johnny DeVincenzo led boys indexing and Harvey Friedley captained the team. doubles teams Dwight Harvey with Robert Millwee and Henry Warkentine with Jack Robbinsadvanced to league semifinals. The girls team, led by Mary De and coach Bob Gates, also posted a strong showing with players June Thompson and Maria Fracno among others.
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Wrese
Taft
Tulare
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Wasco
Porterville
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Harvey Friedley
Eric Hanson
Dwight Harvey
Robert Millwee
Henry Warkentine
Jack Robbins
Shafter
Johnny de
Mary del Vncenzo
Johnny
Harvey
Bob Millwee
Truman Baker
Garry Wilson
Gary Levy
Vic Loftin
Donald Klassen
Jim Wilson
Bob Gates
Shafter Generals Baseball Hope Fades After 7 11 Start
Shafter Generals finish the season with an 7 11 record after an uneven campaign that included a three game win streak over Arvin McFarland and Corcoran and losses to Wasco Lemoore Exeter and North High. Glenn Morris leads with a 333 batting average while George Larsson tops pitching with a 3.2 ERA over 84 innings.
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Dick Heber
Taft
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Rudy Prender
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Danny Contreras
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Jim Rice
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Robert Taylor
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Swimming Team Makes Progress During 54 Season
Shafter’s 1954 swimming season shows growth with the South Sequoia League meet on May 8 as a debut event. About twice as many students joined after school practice, with many returning next year. Team members include Alan Walker Vic Loftin Don Klassen Ronnie Siemens Gervis Robey Tom Grant Larry Mullins Jerry Heiser and the girls Joyce MacDonald Norma Mixon Nelda Pearson.
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Loccer Cffsir
Alan Walker
Vic Loftin
Don Klassen
Ronnie Siemens
Gervis Robey
Tom Grant
Larry Mullins
Jerry Heiser
Joyce MacDonald
Norma Mixon
Nelda Pearson
B's Lead Way in Shafter Track Season Honored
Coach Lowell and Don McCauley led a track squad that collected more trophies than any Shafter team in years. Leroy Moser dominated sprints in B class, while Garry Weyand Ken Smith and a strong B relay squad carried the season. C class also set a Valley Meet relay record as Woody Wilson and Jimmy Broom starred in jumps and pole vault.
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Don McCauley
Shafter
Leroy Moser
Garry Weyand
Ken Smith
Booster
Ed Ellis
Dave Muir
Jim Engle
Don Broom
Dave Cot
Woody Wilson
Jimmy Broom
Charles Hood
Alex Prendez
Cruz Sabedra
Shirley Fox
Larry Mouser
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