California dominates high school track national honors in 1957
In a summary of state and AAU recognized meets, California led national marks in events from the mile to the shot put. San Fernando, Berkeley, Mission Bay, and other California athletes posted top times and distances while state and sectional clockings placed Californians on most event honor rolls.
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California
Aaus
Roelen
San Fernando
Berkeley
DeWitt
L. H
Bradford Shafter
Cerveney
Mission Bay
San Diego
Branson
Pasadena
Penn
Louisiana
Qohlo
Vaul
Arizona
Washington
West Virginia
College
Centennial High
Preston Griffin
Garrett
Ruston
Ohio
Griffin
Compton
Herb Blanchard
Poly
Doug Smith
Taft
Blanchard
Smith
Gary Schaaf
Cross
Alhambra
Fréd DeWitt
Williams
Manual Arts
L. A
Jehle
Chaffe
Baizarett
Eagle Rock
L.A
Boeckler
Long Beach Wilson
Rodriguez
Oxnard
Ray
San Jose Lick
Snyder
Inglewood Morningside
Havchton
Riordan
Cal
McGowan
Covington
Lopez
el Rancho
Rivera
San Gabriel
Marks
Hern
Ardmore
Shafter
Jesse Bradford
Bradford
Howard
San Bernardino
Sankey
Centennial
Dorsey
Wright
Chaffey
LA Freemont
Wilson
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Wyborney
Port Angeles
Wash
Avant
Newhall
Texas
Jackson
Freemont
Burton
S.C
McKeever Twins
Mt. Carmel
Sikosrsky
Mt. Pleasant
Christian
Eagle Point
Oregon
Campanella Crashes. Dodgers Star Critically Hurt
Roy Campanella, Dodger catcher, suffered a broken neck and paralysis in a Glen Cove car crash. He underwent emergency surgery at Glen Cove Community Hospital as doctors said full assessment would take hours. Wife and family described a critical condition with uncertain return to baseball.
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Glen Cove
N.Y
Los Angeles
Dodgers
Roy Campanella
S.t
Glen Gove Community Hospital
Upital
Astor
Camparella
Uoder
Keswan
Campaie Dri
Sarazen Rallies to Win Seniors Golf Title
Gene Sarazen, 55, rallied from five strokes down to win the National PGA Seniors championship in Dunedin Florida with an even par 288 over 72 holes. The victory earns him a $1,200 prize and a trip to England to face the British Empire Senior champion in next summer's British Open. Mortie Dutra led briefly but faded to a final 82.
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Dunedin
Fla
Gene Sarazen
England
Germantown
N.Y
Gene
Mortle Dutra
Calexico
Calif
Sthe Syad
Dutra
Rascals Have Close Call In Girls' Cage Contest
The Ukiah Valley Women's basketball league opened with the Little Rascals edging the Dynamos 22 18 in a belated debut. Potter Valley Devils and Shadows dominated other games while Clowns forfeited to Cats. Key scorers included Gaye Smith Cheri Hay Linda Johnson and Judy Chamberlain.
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Little Rascals
Ukiah Valley
The
Dynamos
Potter Valley Devils
Jail Birds
Poor Boys
Baby Dolls
Shadows
Ukiah High Girls
Gaye Smith
Cheri Hay
Linda Johnson
Rascals
Judy Chamberlain
Kayrene Harrison
Jay Anderson
Daphne Rawles
Gayle Shelton
Potter Valley
Louise Meyer
Jane Caudillo
Reva Holloway
Sandy
Virginia Pendleton
Phillis Rawles
Judy Bartolomei
Tonya Bennings
Dorothy Rhyne
Joyce Aguair
Judy Ganter
Sandy Clarkson
Janet James
Legislative Action to Protect Salmon Spawning Grounds Urged
At a Humboldt State College Assembly Interim Fish and Game hearing lawmakers heard from state officials and conservation groups about protecting salmon spawning habitats from Monterey to the Oregon line. Testimony cited logging damage, pollution survey needs, and a long-term program to sustain runs, with calls for funding and legislative action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcata
Assembly
Fish and Game Committee
Humboldt State College
California Department of Fish and Game
E. Larry Myers
Roy Rook
Klamath River Conservation Club
Everett Watkins
Eureka
North Coast Conservation Council
George D. Difani
California Wildlife Federation
Sacramento
John Gilchrist
Northern
California
Croker
Monterey
Oregon Line
Myers
Rook
Watkins
Difani
Sacramento River
San Francisco Bay
California Water Pollution Board
Tittle To Be Honored At Palo Alto Banquet
Palo Alto California United Press will honor quarterback Y A Tittle of the San Francisco 49ers as Pro Player of the Year at the Palo Club s 12th annual banquet. Joe Francis of Oregon State will receive the annual Pop Warner Award for the Pacific Coast s top college player of 1957. About 500 guests are expected, with more than 50 legendary figures in football and other sports attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
Calif
Y. A. Tittle
San Francisco Forty Niners
United Press
Palo Club
Tittle
Glenn Stackhouse
San Francisco
Pop Warner
Joe Francis
Oregon State
Pacific Coast
Golf: Competing Against Opponent Old Man Par Yourself
DOUG FORD argues golf pits skill against the scorecard and the course, stressing self discipline, health benefits, and that size or strength matter less than technique. He cites breaking 72 by six at Augusta, notes pros view golf as a pleasure over money, and praises golf’s accessibility despite handicaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golf
Doug Ford
Duke Upsets West Virginia To Halt 14-Game Win Mark
Duke defeats West Virginia 72-68 in Durham to end the Mountaineers 14 game win streak. Bob Smith leads WVU with 24 points. Bobby Joe Harris and Duke seize the win late as Duke remains undefeated against WVU in Duke's arena. Also noted were upsets by Houston over Oklahoma State and Georgia Tech over Kentucky with other scores around the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke
West Virginia
Carolina Air
Blue Devils
Mountaineers
Durham
N.C
West Virginians
Bob Smith
Bobby Joe Harris
Houston
Oklahoma State
Tex
Georgia Tech
Kentucky
Wildcats
OSU
Northwestern
Ohio State
Purdue
Minnesota
Xavier
Ohio
LaSalle
Philadelphia
North Texas State
Tulsa
Marquette
Toledo
Wheaton College
Wayne State University
Elgin Baylor
Seattle
Santa Clara
How I Started Golf Benefits for All
A brief note from Doug Ford’s 1957 guide promotes golf for any gender or age, highlighting comfort and enjoyment, gradual muscle development, and hidden skills as key benefits. The passage hints at introduction and accessible play for diverse players, emphasizing personal growth through sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug Ford
Sterling Pub. Co., Corp. Gen. Fea. Corp
Archer Russo Slugging Draw Sparks Feb Return Offer
New York welterweights Jimmy Archer and Danny Russo drew in a bruising ten round TV bout at St. Nicholas Arena with Archer claiming a split decision. A Feb 24 rematch was offered after Archer led early with a two fisted attack though Russo finished strong while nursing an injured arm.
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New York
Jimmy Archer
Danny Russo
St. Nicholas Arena
Archer
Brooklyn
Danny
Russo
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Bill Hook
Ukiah
New Jersey
Lewis and
Bell
Hook
Cup Mart Tasters
Arava Bight Rov
Rouson
Campanella
Walter O'Malley
Dodger
O'Malley
Sarazen
Frank B. Bellotti
R-Eureka
Richard S. Croker
Marine Resources Branch
Augusta
Ed Furgol
Lighthorse
Harry Cooper
Yesteryear
Bobby Cruikshank
Stude. Champ
O.D
Merc
Plymouth Ci. Coe
Ford
Daniels- Harlowe
Milton Richman
North Carolina
St. John’s
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