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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1954
Page
4
Dwain Esper reports the Sullivan Award to Frank Albert of the 49ers coach staff signals high popular appeal. The piece recalls Whitfield’s 1953 world marks, five career world records, and recent nomination history, noting the award ceremony in New York.
Moylan of Trenton New Jersey upset defending champion Tom Brown of San Francisco 6 0 4 6 6 2 to claim the Sugar Bowl singles crown. He then partnered with Bernie Bartzen to beat Brown and Gil Shea of Los Angeles 6 2 7 9 8 5 for the doubles title.
Bobby Dobbs has been chosen as head football coach at Tulsa University after moving from his prior role as Army backfield coach. The change places Dobbs in charge of the Tulsa program and reflects a shift in coaching leadership for the 1940s era program.
New York reports Duquesne and LaSalle reach the holiday festival basketball final at Madison Square Garden. Star players Dick Ricketts and Tom Gola headline the Duquesne and LaSalle squads as they chase the tournament title amid a 16 000 plus crowd and the race for most valuable player.
The 30th Shrine East-West football game at Kezar Stadium will draw about 60,000 for a 1:50 kickoff. Coached by Lynn Waldorf, the West is favored. Proceeds aid the Shrine Crippled Children's Hospital. Star players include Paul Larson, George Shaw, and Ron Clinkscale joining East and West squads from Stanford Santa Clara Holy Cross and TCU stakes.
East West Shrine clash lineups feature Duke Washington and Car roll Hardy for the West with UCLA stars Eliena Boghosian Salsbury anchoring the line. East counters with Penn State Cox Bailey and Bettis Walker while Notre Dame and Purdue talent bolster both sides for the New Year’s Day game telecast.
San Francisco reports the first East-West Shrine Civic luncheon judged a success despite light rain. Shrine Islam Temple officials praised public reaction and announced plans for a repeat event next year. Key figures included Bill Coffman and Dr Harold Mulier. Ralph Gugliemmi was absent due to illness. Proceeds benefit the Shrine Crippled Children's Hospital.
Notre Dame defeated Holy Cross 74 69 at New York to rise in national rankings and boost its bid for top honors. Captain John Stephens scored 24 points as Lloyd Asbery added 16, while Tom Heinsohn of Holy Cross posted 30 in a hard fought game. Meanwhile Missouri topped Kansas State 89 75 in the Big Seven and Iowa State beat Oklahoma 71 64. Kentucky crushed St Louis University 82 65 to extend its home win streak to 128.
United Press East reports results from national college cage action with New York Univ, Hofstra, Connecticut, Bucknell, and others posting scores. Notable showings include Michigan State, Kentucky, Notre Dame, and Texas Tech in various tournaments and regionals.
San Francisco reports 60 000 seats sold for the Shrine East West Game amid rain fears. West favored to win as Notre Dame’s Guglielmi, hospitalized with a chest cold, is a starter for the East’s speedy backfield. West figures include Larson and Shaw at quarterback and end, with Hemifan as a top receiving threat.
TV listings note boxing referees and basketball finals with times and channels including KSAN TV and KRON. Items mention St Marys versus Zona at KSAN TV 9 PM and football bowls with East West and Pro Bowl references.
Radio sports log lists broadcast times for college basketball finals and major bowls including Sugar Bowl and Rose Bowl. Mentions Arkansas State and Miami style matchups and East West game with network notes KCBS KNBC.
In San Francisco the East’s star Ralph Guglielmi at Santa Clara University camp suffers acute upper respiratory infection with sore throat and chest congestion. Doctors push medication to reduce fever in hope he can still play in the New Year’s Day East-West Shrine game.
In a split decision or favored result, Salas edged Poslary in a bout based in California while Zielke defeated Randell in a separate Florida clash. The matches featured fighters from Tampa and Los Angeles with city venues and scattered scoring notes throughout the card.
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