Lions Have Everything Scouts Say Ahead of Title Game
Cleveland Browns coach Paul Brown and staff assessed Detroit Lions strengths after watching the Lions defeat the Rams 31 to 21. Key Browns players Dub Jones and Mac Speedie may play with injuries, while Groza plans a return from a separated rib. Browns fear Lions’ depth as they prepare for the championship at Municipal Stadium.
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Paul Brown
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Municipal Stadium
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Los Angeles Rams
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Blanton Collier
Webb Enhbank
Howard Brinker
Fritz Heisler
Collier
Lions
Rams
Detroit
Rown
Dub Jones
Mac Speedie
New York Giants
Vic. Ippolito
Officials Named For Pro Battle
National Football League Commissioner Bert Bell announced the officiating crew for the upcoming championship game between the Cleveland Browns and the Detroit Lions at Municipal Stadium Cleveland. Referee Thomas A Tin Jin Niagara Umpire Shmuel Mike Wilson Lehigh Linesman Charles F Berry Lafayette Back Judge James E Hamer California Pa Teachers Field Judge Lloyd Brazil Detroit Alternates Carl Rebele Penn State and John Glascott Pennsylvania.
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ILM
National Football League
Bert Bell
Cleveland Browns
Detroit Lions
Cleveland
Municipal Stadium
Bell
Thomas A
Tin Jin
Niagara
Shmuel
Mike) Wilson
Lehigh
Charles F. Berry
Lafayette
James E. Hamer
California
Lloyd Brazil
Detroit
Carl Rebele
Penn State
John Glascott
Pennsylvania
Baugh Returns to Coaching as Hardin-Simmons Assistant
Sammy Baugh, retired after 16 seasons with the Washington Redskins, is hired as an associate football coach at Hardin-Simmons University. President Rupert N. Richardson announced the signing, with Baugh set to join full time on the Cowboys staff. He also assists with an intercollegiate rodeo program while managing a Rotan ranch.
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Tex
Sammy Baugh
Washington
Hardin-Simmons University
Baugh
Rupert N. Richardson
Hardin- Simmons
Cowboys
Hardin-Simmons
Rotan
Ahislene
Bill Ledbetter
Connie Mack Birthday Cheerin Fort Myers
Connie Mack, famed baseball figure, celebrated a milestone birthday in Fort Myers. He shared a philosophy on aging, saying no worry is worth dwelling on and recalled how worry lengthens life. The elder statesman also noted a recent minor injury in St Petersburg and plans to remain a bit longer before returning north.
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Fla—t
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletices
Michael
Connie
Cartier Langlois Fight Ends In Bloody Draw In Brooklyn
Walter Cartier of New York and Pierre Langlois of France fought a brutal 10 round draw at Brooklyn's Eastern Parkway arena before 1500 fans. Langlois bled from a nose brow and eye cuts while Cartier wore gashes on the nose and upper lip as the bout swayed. judges and referee split on the verdict. The gate was put at about $3300.
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Walter Cartier
Pierre Langlois
France
Brooklyn
Eastern Parkway Arena
Langlois
Cartier
Detroit Lions Ready For Browns In Title Tilt
Detroit coach Buddy Parker mapped long practice sessions this week after a rest day as Detroit prepares for Sundays NFL championship against the Cleveland Browns. Key backs Layne and Hoernschmeyer expect to be at 100 percent after earlier injuries, with Stanfel and Prehlik also listed as likely to play. Detroit has beaten Cleveland twice this season and last won an NFL title in 1935.
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Loughouse
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Kickey
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Walt Michaels
Lenford
John Kissel
Brown
Giants
Detroit Lions
Buddy Parker
Cleveland
Detroit
Cleveland Browns
Los Angeles
Parker
Rams
Dick Stanfel
John Prehlik
Bobby Layne
Bob Hoernschmeyer
Layne
Dallas
Hoernschmeyer
Chicago Bears
Wisconsin Star Halfback Harland Carl Injured At Practice
Wisconsin star Harland Carl twisted his right knee during Monday drills after the entire Badgers squad worked out at Pasadena. He hobbled off the field but hoped the injury isn’t serious as trainers iced the knee and monitored the extent. Coach Ivy Williamson pushed contact drills and tapering for next Saturday.
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Pasadena
Wisconsin
Badgers
Harland Carl
Ivy Williamson
Williamson
Bill Hutchinson
Southern California
Jess Hill
Jim Sears
Rudy Bukich
Sean Sellers
Boyard Field
Alan
Ameche
Bob van Doren
Bob Pevian
Magazine All-America Football Team Selected by California Sports Broadcasters
The current issue announces the first All-America team ever chosen by a publication. Southern California sportscasters and readers select the team featuring players from Purdue, Oklahoma, Notre Dame, California, and other schools. Notable names include Bernie Flowers, Jim Sears, and Dean Moomaw among backs and centers.
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Southern California
Bernie Flowers
Purdue
Rence’ BaPhee
Bing Feazels
Oklahoma
John Lattrer
Notre Damer
Johe ‘Oiszewaki
California
Cineeton
Georgia
Sports on Radio and TV Bowl Highlights
Radio and TV listings show SECA golf review and Olympic Auditorium coverage with KLAG KECA KECA stations airing schedules and times for segment broadcasts and game notes on regional programming.
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SECA
Boring
West names dream backfield for Shrine Classic
In the 28th Shrine East West game the West unveils a dream backfield led by Don Heinrich of Washington with Billy Wessels of Oklahoma and Johnny Olszewski and Don Johnson of California. Heinrich calls it hard to pick a play as he leads the unit in a high talent lineup.
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Don Heinrich
Washington
Billy Wessels
Oklahoma
Johnny Olszewski
Don Johnson
California
Heinrich
Uncle Sam
Olszewski
David
Shriners Hospital For Crippled Children
Dick Batten
College of Pacific
Eileen
Batten
Bruins Clip Bradley 91 to 83 as Bragg Scores 30
UCLA beat Bradley 91 83 in Peoria with Don Bragg scoring 30 and Bob Carney adding 30 for Bradley. UCLA used a fast break early then shifted to a deliberate long shot attack as Bragg led the Bruins with 12 points in the final period to seal the win.
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Bradley
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Braves
Don Bragg
Bob Carney
Braga
Actons
Pextert
Duke
Mike Hibler
Roni ‘Bane
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Hibler
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Porter
Costello
Davidson Loran
Bee . Johnston
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Riley
Ju Petersen
Kent
Carney
Kitrallen
Monee
Bane
Livingston
White
Johnston
Informal poll favors Trojans at Rose Bowl
An informal Rose Bowl poll of officials, coaches, football writers, and Tournament of Roses dignitaries counted 44 favoring USC, 42 for Wisconsin, and seven predicting a tie. The tally was conducted by Al Wesson, secretary of the Southern California Football Writers Chapter.
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Pasadena
Wisconsin
al Wesson
Southern California Football Writers Chapter
Troy Posts Easy Win Over State
Southern California rested its stars in the final period and cruised to a 68 to 46 victory over Los Angeles State. Bobby Brown led Los Angeles State with 17 points as the Staters failed to threaten the Trojans throughout the game.
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Wilte
Barnera
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Sherman
East Backfield Hot In Shrine Workout
East All-Stars narrowed its likely starting backfield for the Shrine classic on Monday. Illinois quarterback Tommy OConnell Michigan State left half Don McAuliffe Pittsburgh right half Billy Reynolds and Mississippi State fullback Joe Fortunato formed the top four in noncontact drills.
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Santa Clara
Tommy O'Connell
Illinois
Don McAuliffe
Michigan State
Billy Reynolds
Pittsburgh
Joe Fortunato
Mississippi State
Basketball Card Misreadings At Loyola and Pepperdine
Today’s sports card lists several college games with inconsistent OCR. Saint Anthony’s faces Saint Sturani at 7 pm, Shitworth credited with four goals at Loyola gym, 8 10 pm. Pepperdine vs New Mexico Western at Pepperdine, Batts and Diampit Auditorium 8 30 pm, and a wrestling event at Wilmington Bowl.
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Shitworth
Toyota
Loyola
Pepperdinera
New México
Pepperdine
Batts Xink
Diampit
Wilmington Bowl
Regains Glory Turner Stops Miceli in Sixth
Philadelphian Turner overwhelmed Joe Miceli of New York with a furious six round stoppage at 58 seconds of the sixth as Miceli absorbed heavy punishment and suffered repeated blows to the jaw. Turner, 22, outweighed by three pounds, dominated from rounds two onward, trapping Miceli on the ropes and opening a small cut under the eye. The win sets up a likely Philadelphia bout with Bobby Dykes next month as Turner seeks a return title bid against Kid Gavilan.
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Joe Miceli
New York
Gil Turner
Philadelphia
Pete Tomasco
Turner
East Side
Pajarnn
Hamann Stannadl
Avelslee Atle Auiualy
Miceli
Tomascuo
Micell
Kid Gavilan
Bobby Dykes
Gavilan
Paige Denies Rumor Of Death After Hospital Birth
Kansas City report says LeRoy Paige known as Satchel confirmed he felt nervous but alive after rumors of his death circulated following his wife’s 10 pound baby birth at St. Vincent's Hospital. He said he felt a little sick then and noted the family has three daughters and a son named EeRoyer.
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Kansas City
LeRoy
Satchel) Paige
Paige
St. Vincent's Hospital
Paiges
EeRoyer
Williamson Hill Praise Bowl Teams
Williamson and Hill praised each other’s Rose Bowl contenders at a Pasadena luncheon of the Southern California Football Writers. Williamson predicted Wisconsin could be in peak shape for New Year’s Day, while Hill noted past hospitality from Coast Conference teams and stressed focusing on the next game.
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Ivy Williamson
Wisconsin
Jess Hill
Southern California
Southern California Football Writers Chapter
Los Angeles
Bill Nicholas
Pasadena Tournament of Roses
Williamson
Badgers
Hill
Trojan
K. L. Jtug Wilson
Big Ten
Victor O. Schmidt
Coast Loop
Bovard Field
Fuentes Moran Boxers Vie In Olympic Main
Nick Moran veteran southland campaigner battles Jesus Fuentes with four pro bouts, 10 rounds, at the Olympic Auditorium. Televised by KLAC. Fuentes favored slightly though has gone 10 rounds once, both expected to weigh 160 pounds. Fuentes rose to prominence in October by stopping Spencer Coleman after being knocked down.
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Nick Moran
Southand
Jesus Fuentes
Olympic Auditorium
KLAC
Fuentes
Moran
Spencer Coleman
USC Freshman Dunne nets 51 in win over Marines
USC freshman Jack Punne Dunne tallied 51 points as the Trojans topped Santa Ana Marines 87 to 57. Dunne scored 19 of 36 field goals and 13 of 15 free throws, helping USC extend its sixth straight victory for the freshmen squad.
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Jack Punne
University of Southern California
Trojan Peagreens
Santa Ana Marines
Dunne
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