Bryan claims 100 mile National Championship crown
In Sacramento Jimmy Bryan of Phoenix won the 100 mile Dean Van Lines race at the state fairgrounds, finishing in 1 hour 35 minutes 45 seconds. He earns the 1954 national title with 2230 total points, McGrath second from Inglewood, Calif, and Bob Sweikert third from Detroit driving for Lutes Truck Parts.
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Sacramento
Jimmy Bryan
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Sacramento Sir Grounds
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Las Vegas
Jack McGrath
Inglewood
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Hayward
Bob Sweikert
Lutes Truck Parts Spl
Detroit
Mich Sweikert
Sam Hanks
Sweikert
Pete Schmidt
Manuel Ayulo
Burbank
Ayulo
Johnny Boyd
Prosno
Root
Terre Tannic
Boyd
Mike
Jimmie ‘Davies
Pacoima
Call
Pat Clancy
Memphis
Tenn
Jimmy Reece
Oklahoma I City
Dirst Movers
Ca Niday
Agajanian
Andy Linden
Manhattan
Beach
Chapman
Jiggs
Peters
Plainfield
N. J
Johnny Tolan
Anderson
Keith Anrews
Denver
Cole
Joe Hunt
Magneto
Los Angeles
Edgar Elder
South Turn
Bill Homeric
Thej
NCAA
Thelrack
Hanks
Arnett May Lead Trojans To Rose Bowl
USC sophomore Jon Arnett dominated the game with three touchdowns and 179 yards of total offense in a 24-14 victory over Oregon Webfoots, lifting USC to a 2-0 PCC record and a share of the league lead. He added a 20 yard pass to set up a field goal and a late 35 yard dash to help seal the win. Arnett's performance solidifies his status as a national candidate and top PCC scorer.
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Howard Applegate
Portland
Ore
University of Southern California
Trojans
Jon Arnett
Aramis Dandoy
USC
Arnett
Eithe
Oregon
UCLA
Manual Arts High School
Los Angeles
Washington State
Duke Washington
Was
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Shaw
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Toox
Roger Hooks
Sam Tsagalaksis
Ducks
New Independent College Football Conference Proposed
Analysis of a proposed East based Independent football conference to include Penn State, Pitt, Fordham, Boston College, Boston University, Holy Cross, Colgate, Syracuse, Villanova and Rutgers. Army and Navy unlikely due to public and political pressures. aims to rival Ivy League schedules and preserve rivalries while offering enforceable standings and broader nationwide play.
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Brown
Dartmouth
Penn State
Pitt
Fordham
Boston College
Boston University
Holy Cross
Colgate
Syracuse
Villanova
Rutgers
Army
Navy
Service
California
Texas
Michigan
Notre Dame
Penn
Yale
Harvard
Princeton
Major Stars Set to Play in Oakland Game At Ballpark
Emeryville officials announced six more major league players joining previously listed stars for the Oakland ballpark game on Sunday October 24. Verger and Bartell reported invites extended to Billy Serena Joe Demaestri Jackie Jensen Ferris Fain and others from the Cubs Yankees White Sox Athletics Pirates and Reds with ten more big names pledged or likely to confirm. Players from the World Series clubs were noted as potential participants with formal confirmation expected soon.
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Emeryville
Johnny Verger
Oakland Ballpark
Ferris Fain
Chicago White Sox
Dist
Verges
Jackie Jensen
Boston
Red Sox
Joe Demaestri
Philadelphia A’s
Jack Shepard
Pittsburgh
Bob Greenwood
Athletics
Jim Davis
Cubs
Verger
Dick Bartell
Cincy Redlegs
Cincinnati
New York Giants
White Sox
Cleveland
Baltimore
Chicago
Cub
Bar’ Tail
Billy Serena
Andy Carey
Artie Shallock
Yankees
Bill Renna
RAM BACK IN BAD SHAPE MILWAUKEE REPORT
Rookie Eddie Hughes of Tulsa University sustained a brain concussion Sunday in the Rams game against the Green Bay Packers in Milwaukee. Trainer D. J. Archer said Hughes remained unconscious after being taken to St Luke’s hospital, knocked out in the fourth period as Los Angeles lost 35 to 17.
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Milwaukee
INS
Los Angeles
Eddie Hughes
Tulsa University
Rams
Green Bay Packers
D. J. Archer
Ls Angeles
Packers
Hughes
Milwaukees St. Luke's Hospital
Golden Gate Preps For Racing Season
Golden Gate Fields opened for training as preparations begin for the 1954 season starting November first. General Manager Charles E. Coughtin reports about 2200 tons of fine silt from Morgan Hills has been deposited on the track to complete conditioning work. The track infield golf course will be closed to the public until the 42 day meeting ends in December.
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Emeryville
Iti
Golden Gate Fields
Charles E. Coughtin
Morgan Hills
Golden Gave Fields
Bowler League Standings and Scores at Midway Bowl
Volume of standings shows multiple leagues at Midway Bowl First Avenue with teams like St Regis Paper, Pacific Paper Box, Crown Zellerbach No 1 and 2, and various sponsor names. Leading bowlers include Abe Golden State, Delores Curtis, and Paddy O Chrome, with strong showings across men and women divisions and separate handicap events.
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Industrial Pioneer Fanfare
St. Regis Paper
Pacific Andre ‘Paper Box
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Peterson Trailer
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Paddy O'Chrome
Carol McDonnell
Ruth Berryman
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