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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1954
Page
4
A veteran reflection on sports officiating across football basketball and boxing, noting errors are inevitable yet officials are generally trusted to call fair contests. It cites incidents from California and historical cases such as Cornell Dartmouth and Notre Dame Tech, arguing for scrutiny without overturning results.
United Press roundups from New York and surrounding cities list boxers and outcomes. Carmelo Costa was outpointed by Rudy Garcia in Brooklyn while Jo many Brattan faced Varona in New York. other bouts included Larry Villeneuve, Pete Adams, and Bobby Sin in Providence and nearby locales with mixed decisions.
Northern Football Writers Association coverage from a Press Union Club meeting praises UCLA Bruins as the strongest West team faced by California in years. Waldorf and Sanders laud Bruce’s backfield balance, passing attack, and scoring pace while highlighting Bob Davernort, Ted Granger, Paul Larson, and Jim Harifan among standouts.
UCLA rises to No. 1 in United Press ratings after six straight wins and high scoring output, edging Oklahoma and Ohio State by narrow margins. Oklahoma led with most first place votes but UCLA accumulated more total points. Oregon State and others trailed in the voting.
Rugged Oiler squad, led by ACAL leaders, eyes strong league finish after beating Alameda last Friday. They returned to practice yesterday afternoon to prep for Rich tmi weekend action and capture crucial points in a tight schedule.
Coaches John Fekere and Ed Leopold led a Monday scrimmage after warm ups and new plays. George Egge leads scoring with 18 points as Lambert and Noble trail, while Lambert moves to second in receiving and King tops in receptions. The Farmers show balanced gains in rushing, passing, and first downs, with improved defense and cohesion ahead of the next league clash.
Former boxing champion Johnny Brattan seriously considers retirement after a ten round decision loss to Chizo Varona of Cuba at St Nicholas Arena in New York. Officials fault Bratton’s preparation and tactics as he failed to display his usual speed and power in the bout.
Philadelphia eight men syndicate seeks to buy the Athletics and was told it could await American League approval before paying the Mack family. Roy Mack returned after a recess to urge extensions, stirring anger as members doubt Roy will close. Local supporters doubt Roy’s intent amid Chicago talks for a higher price.
In Chicago Ed Furgol receives the PGA honor of golfer of the year after winning the United States Open. The award recognizes his national championship and outstanding performance for the season.
United Press college football ratings list UCLA and Texas A&M near the top with first place votes and win loss records. Arkansas, Southern California, West Virginia, SMU, Miami, Navy, Cincinnati, Colgate, and others are named with various records and note of uncertainties.
Notre Dame jumped to 11th after upsetting Minnesota while Arkansas moved up three spots and Purdue Southern California and Texas rose into the second ten. Wisconsin slid to seventh as Mississippi and Colorado fell from the top ten after losses. Michigan vaulted to 11th with a Wolverines upset.
Gas fumes from a water heater caused the deaths of two Prestonburg high school football players. Donald Gene Reatherford 17 and Woodrow Salyers Jr. 18 were found dead last night in the school's shower room after practice. The heater had no vent and was the only gas using equipment.
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Detroit Lions 37 to 31 as halfback Berry was ruled out for at least a month after jaw surgery in Palo Alto. Hardy Brown had 14 stitches and may return for the next Chicago game, while Redskins players faced injuries in Sunday’s action.
Lions coach Buddy Parker warned the 49ers after a Los Angeles trip where Richardson and Davis Cup marked by 49ers turning attention to beat former Wimbledon champion Dick Savitt 6-3 6-4. Bears and Rams faced exhibition clash as coach Halas sought tweaks after two straight losses.
Carl Gordon led Southern California junior college players in scoring with 53 points in Bakersfield, a Metropolis conference contest. The versatile halfback, formerly of Berkeley High, scored several touchdowns and kicked multiple extra points for the team from Los Angeles.
Karim Eyraud leads the six furlong Morvich purse at Tantoran yesterday setting a new track record of 1:08 3/5 for the gelding Mr John Eyraud.
Hayward high cross country team prepares to meet Richmond Ollerwiners and El Cerro at Parsons Field in a three way triangular meet. Ranchers coach Ray Mahanniah worries about Richmonds top runners while Hayward aims for a seventh straight win with William Stroud Wille Thurlton and Boo Pocan in the lineup.
The equestrian portion of the 1956 Olympic Games will be staged in Stockholm from June 10 to 17, after quarantine issues in Australia caused the events to be relocated. All disciplines except cross country will be held at Stockholm Stadium.
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