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Shafter Press in Shafter, California

09 May 1947

Page 12

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Shafter Press

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Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1947

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12

West Coast Relays Spark Fresno Track Carnival History

Track fans prepare as the 21st West Coast Relays unfold at Ratcliffe Stadium Fresno on May 17. The meet, dating to 1927, has produced 18 world records and features USC, Stanford, and California stars, with coaches Payton Jordan and Jack Weierhauser among the notable participants returning to compete. The USC squad has dominated the event, claiming eight world records and multiple team titles in its history.

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Ratcliffe Stadium Fresno University of Southern California LaFond Jordan Talley Anderson Stanford Hiserman Carew Malott Weierhauser Payton Jordan Jack Weierhauser Stanford University Occidental Bob Peoples Hal Davis California Davis Frank Wykoff U.S.C George Anderson Bob Kiesel Adrian Talley Clyde Jeffrey
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Vukovich Leads Midget Racers At Bakersfield Speed Bowl

Fresno driver Billy Vukovich tops the United Racing Association Red Circuit standings and seeks a rare two night win at Bakersfield Speed Bowl. The 30 lap main targets rivals Norman Girtz Gib Lilley Johnny Mantz Walt Faulkner Bob Hawk and Jackie Sayers as races start at 8 p m Saturday.

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Billy Vukovich Fresno United Racing Association Raisin City Flash Bakersfield Vukovich Norman Girtz Gib Lilley Johnny Mantz Walt Faulkner Bob Hawk Jackie Sayers
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