Dodgers Shut Out by Haddix as NL Sprint Tightens
United Press report on a 3-0 shutout by Harvey Haddix over the Dodgers, ending their 10-game win streak. Johnny Antonelli and other stars led NL teams, with Musial, Jablonski and Hamner fueling big games as Philadelphia and Chicago won, Arlington’s Keegan also strong for the White Sox.
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St. Louis
Willon
Harvey Haddix
Iitten
Giants
Milwaukee
Johnny Antonelli
Braves
Chicago
Bob Keegan
Cleveland
Mike Garcia
Washington
Yankees
Beatiie
Detroit
Boston
Baltimore
Stan
Ray Jablonski
N.L
Musial
Antonelli
Little Pony Leagues Reschedule Double Header Games
Last night’s Little League double header was postponed due to a sloppy field. The Palace Chefs faced the Anton Jets and the Auto Dealers met the Service Clubs, with rescheduled dates announced by league president Don Stanwood.
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Ukiah Giants
Woaw
Giorno Park
Forty-Niners Sign Fresno State Quarterback Hume
Bil Hume ace quarterback at Fresno State College signed to play with the San Francisco Forty Niners of the NFL. He previously played in Germany with the U S 4th Infantry Division and made the European all-service team in 1951. At Fresno State he completed 34 of 55 passes for 760 yards and 10 touchdowns and kicked 15 extra points.
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Bil Sume
Fresno State College
San Francisco Forty Niners
Fresno State
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Germany
U.S. 4Th Infantry Division
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Viume
Oakland Acorns Hit Into Double Play Series With Seals
A San Francisco restaurant offering no steak dinners to Acorns players who hit into a double play during this week’s series with the Seals highlights tension between clubs while keeping action on the field.
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San Francisco
UPI
Oakland Acorns
San Francisco Seals
Impossible barriers loom in track and field aims
In a San Francisco UP report, experts discuss breaking long-standing marks in high jump pole vault and sprinting while recalling past feats like O Brien’s 60-foot shot and Bannister’s four-minute mile. They speculate on future goals such as nine-second 100 yards the 30-foot broad jump and 300-foot javelin throws, noting historical progress from 1900 to present.
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United Press
San Francisco
Barrie
Parry O'Brien
Roger Bannister
Mel Patton
USA
Hector Hagan
Australia
Smile
Bannister
Jesse Owens
Ohio State
Oat
O'Brien
Yrjo Nikkanen
Finland
Bud Held
California
J. J. Saaristo
How They Stand By United Press Pacific Coast League
Pacific Coast League standings show Hollywood leading with 124 wins and 63 losses, San Francisco 35 31, Oakland 35 32, Seattle 32 31, Sacramento 31 34, Los Angeles 27 86, Portland 23 63. Wednesday results: Portland 11 Seattle 3, Oakland 6 San Francisco 1, Hollywood 7 Los Angeles 1. Sacramento–San Diego game postponed. Oakland–San Francisco series status: Oakland 2 San Francisco 0, San Diego 1 Sacramento 0, Hollywood 2 Los Angeles 1, Portland 2 Seattle 0.
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San Francisco
Oakland
San Diego
Seattle
Sacramento
Los Angeles
Portland
PCC considers freshmen rule changes and reports 35 violations
Spokane reports nine PCC schools wrapped up a four day spring meeting with eased freshmen game restrictions and a record 35 rule violations. Ilenny Red Sanders UCLA named Coaches Association president replacing Pappy Waldorf. Fall football practice set to begin Sept 1 under NCAA rules. Two freshman sport rule changes approved one for football three games per season and one for basketball 15 freshman games per season. Of 35 cases 22 closed three returned to schools two reprimanded seven for clarification one referred to commissioner for investigation. no fines disclosed.
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Ilenny
Red) Sanders
UCLA
Coaches’ Association
Lynn (Pappy) Waldorf
University of California
PCC
H. P
Dick) Sverest
University of Washington
Commissioner's Office
Durocher Hails New Pitcher Biel Acquisition
Giants manager Leo Durocher praised pitcher Paul Biel after signing him for a reported figure around 50,000 dollars. Biel, a Minnesota standout known for football and baseball, chose baseball over several grid offers, citing the appeal of a left foot fastball for Polo Grounds hitters.
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Wis
New York Giants
Leo Durocher
Paul Biel
Giel
University of Minnesota
Giants
Torace Stoneham
Milwauke
Big Ten
Luxembourg Miler Faces Santee in Meet of Champions
Los Angeles on the Meet of Champions night Josy Barthel of Luxembourg is expected to push Kansas star Wes Santee toward a new world mile record. Predictions from 21 track writers favor Barthel breaking 3:59.44 set by Roger Bannister, though Santee doubts Barthel can be beaten and notes he may be the tougher opponent.
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Luxembourg
Josy Barthel
Kansas
Wes Santee
Southern California
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Santee
Magtland
Roger Bannister
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Bannister
John Landy
Nova Predicts Charles Will Win With Left Hooks
Grossinger New York United Press reports former heavyweight challenger Lou Nova predicts Ezzard Charles will beat Rocky Marciano with left hooks in a title bout at Yankee Stadium. Nova cites Charles’s reach height speed and experience and says Marciano has power and will. Wilson is cited as a sparring partner providing Rocky with workouts.
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Ezzard Charles
Rocky Marciano
Yankee Stadium
Nova
Los Angeles
Joe Louis
Exchamp Ezzard
Lou
Rocky
Charles
Willie Wilson
Wilson
Fizzard
Louis
Gonzales and Sedgman Seek Net Semi Berths in LA
In Los Angeles at the U S professional championships Pancho Gonzales faces Gene Mako and Frank Sedgman meets Sammy Match for quarter final wins. Pancho Segura stormed into semis by routing Constantine Tanasescu 6 0 6 1 and Carl Mann defeated Bob Rogers 6 1 6 3. Doubles saw Barn and Rogers beat Mateh and Jack Cushingham 4 6 6 4 while Toley and Faunce defeated Mako and Wayne Sabin 6 2 6 3.
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Los Angeles
Pancho Gonzales
Frank Sedgman
U. S
Carl Mann
Bob Rogers
Barn
Rogers
Mateh
Jack Cushingham
Toley
Faunce
Mako
Wayne Sabin
Barthel Ready for Mile Duel With Santee in L A
Barthel the 1952 Olympic 1500m champion announced he is in top shape for a mile duel with Wes Santee at Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles. He arrived from Boston and began practice, saying he runs against the man not the clock. Santee aims to challenge Roger Bannister's world record.
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Luxembourg
Josy Barthel
Memorial Coliseum
America
Wes Santee
Kansas
Barthel
Boston
Santee
Roger Bannister
Kilgore Defeats Durando in TKO Shows Fire for Olson Bout
Billy Kilgore overwhelmed Ernie Durando with a blistering two handed attack in Miami Beach delivering a third round knockout after cutting Durando and opening a significant eye injury. Kilgore, an underdog, said he might face Bobo Olson but fears being slaughtered, planning to target points if the bout occurs.
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Ernie Durando
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Bayonne
N. J
Durando
Local Sports Calendar Highlights Weekly
Today men Twilight Golf at 5 p m on the golf course. Friday sees Little and Pony League baseball at 6 30 p m at the Little League field. Saturday features Pony League baseball at 2 p m and Elks versus San Francisco Fire Department at Anton stadium 8 15 p m. Sunday Elk is versus San Francisco Fire Department at 1 30 p m on Talmage field. Monday and Tuesday list more Little and Pony League baseball 6 30 p m at the Little League field and Women’s Golf club at noon at the clubhouse. Wednesday and Tuesday repeat Little League baseball 6 30 p m at the Little League field.
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Little League
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Elkis
Talmage Field
Women’s Golf Club
Little League Baseball
Mulloy and Falkenburg Reach Kent Lawn Tennis Third Round
Gardnar Mulloy of Coral Gables Florida defeated Peter Mulloy of Australia 6-4 6-1 in a drizzling rain to reach the Kent lawn tennis third round along with Bob Falkenburg who beat Tony Pickard of Britain 6-3 6-1.
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Gardnar Mulloy
Coral Gables
Fla
Bob Falkenburg
Beverly Hills
Calif
Brazil
Mulloy
Peter Mulloy
Australia
Falkenburg
Tony Pickard
Britain
Twinks to host Coast League All Star Game June 21
Hollywood Stars clinch first place by beating Los Angeles 7-1 as San Francisco losses tighten the Coast League standings. Red Munger earned his eighth win for the Stars, aided by a wild eighth inning highlighted by a muffed grounder from Bob Spicer. Portland, Oakland, Seattle, and San Diego results mix with home runs from Tom Saffell and Clarence Maddern energizing the day.
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Hollywood Stars
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Stars
Red Munger
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Hollywood
Tom Saffell
Cardinal
Bob Spicer
Spicer
Angel
Bill Sweeney
Gene Mauch
Beavers
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Rainiers
San Diego
Artie Schalleck
Oakland Oaks
Sacramento
Glenn Elliott
Fletcher Robbe
Walt Judnich
Granny Gladstone
Gladstone
Bill Boemler
Clarence Maddern
Schallock
Seal
Seals
Gene Hermanski
Ken Holcombe
Seals Stadium
Oaks
Russ Rose
Jim Marshall
Rose
Marshall
Time Runs Low On Yank Plans For Player Deals
The New York Yankees face a looming June 15 trading deadline with few farm-system options and rival clubs reluctant to part with players. Manager Casey Stengel laments unappealing offers while GM George Weiss seeks solid shortstop and pitching help, weighing veterans like Eddie Robinson and Bob Cerv against scarce prospects.
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New York Yankes
Casey Stengel
Yankees
George Weiss
Stengel
Phil Rizzuto
Eddie Robinson
Bob Cerv
Bob Kuzava
Tom Gorman
Jim McDonald
Gil McDougald
Joe Collins
Hank Bauer
Ukiah Man Certified as Hunter Safety Instructor
Ukiah resident Charles D. England of Masonite Corp has been certified as a hunter safety instructor by the California Fish and Game Department. He passed a National Rifle Association written test and is qualified to teach classes for juniors seeking a state hunting license. Under 1953 law, hunters under 16 must show firearms competence. Interested juniors may contact England via post card at Masonite in Ukiah.
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Charles D. England
Masonite Corporation
Seth Gordon
California Department of Fish and Game
National Rifle Association
England
Ukiah
Ukiah Girls Softball Loop Plans League Formation
Joe Juliana city recreation director announced tentative plans to organize a girls softball league in Ukiah. An organizational meeting will be held during tonight’s 6 30 p m practice at Giorno park diamond. Four teams are envisioned with 45 to 50 players attending each session.
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Joe Juliana
Juliana
Diamond
Giorno Park
Lite League
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