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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1953

Page

6

Don’t Jump to Conclusions In College Football This Season

The column argues against early forecasts as Wisconsin Stanford California and the Browns shocked by midseason form ups and downs. It notes Rams and USC rose and fell, with early septembers predicting futures proven wrong by November outcomes.

Wisconsin Stanford California Cleveland Browns Los Angeles Rams USC Trojans Rome Badgers Bears Browns Rams Trojens Patrick Henry Indians Trojans Twinois Chuck Taylor Ucla Bruins Easter Bears Golden Bears Pappy Waldorf Strawberry Canyon Cal Ohio State UCLA

Bevo Francis Stars Amid Publicity Blackout Losses

A chaotic New York sports page reports Bevo Francis of Lille Rio Grande College scoring amid a publicity blackout. The piece contrasts past SMU errors with Bevo’s outsize night and notes sponsors and boxing show practices affecting media coverage.

New York Patien Marythetic Sfarts Bevo Francis Lille Rio Grande College

Olson Not for Giambra Aimed for Ten More Fights

Joe Giambra, 22, Buffalo, knocked out Jimmy Herring in 2 23 of the fourth at Madison Square Garden. It was Giambra’s 10th straight win, his 5th by decision over two losses, ranking him No. 5 contender. Herring protested a quick count. observers felt Giambra would have KO’d him next punch.

Murray Rose New York Joe Giabra Bobo Olson Olson Buffalo Herring Ray Miller Miller Giambra Herving

Two Big Ten Teams to Sail Rose Regatta Debut

For the first time in five years two Big Ten sailing teams will compete in the Rose Regatta on Newport Bay December 29. Michigan State and University of Wisconsin will sail against UCLA and likely Stanford, with Purdue substituting for Wisconsin earlier in the season.

Newport Bay Michigan State University of Wisconsin UCLA Stanford Bob Allen Pacific Coast Intercollegiate Yacht Racing Association Warren Foster Marion Ohio Midwest Association Big Ten Purdue Wisconsin USC Bakersfield Pasa Iena City College Marianne Pearcy Pure West Contra Costa J. C Jim Robright Ron Cunningham California Pesadena Wilbur Gary Contra Costa Fury Cunningham

SCIF Grid Playoffs Report Fragments

Fragmented scores show Manual Arts 25 Lincoln 18 and Los Angeles 14 Banning 12. Central Groat Santa Monica 13 St. Anthony's 7. Saale Barbara 252 By Wilson 14. Anaheim 21 San Diego 7. Browhey 14 Paalfle 2. Northern Anolisa Porona 6.

SCIF A. City Manual Arts Lincoln Los Angeles Banning Central Groat Banta Monica St. Anthony's Saale Barbara Wilson Anaheim Dan Diego Browhey Paalfle Anolisa Porona

Vikes Edge Saints in CIF Playoff Fracas

Santa Monica High School Vikings upset St Anthony's 13-7 in a quarterfinal in a windy game. Jackie Douglas sparked the win with an 80 yard touchdown pass and a 30 yard TD run as Saint Anthony took an early lead before the Vikings rallied for the victory.

Santa MO ‘S Jackhs Douglas Santa Monhaigh School St. Anthony Walt Tolbert Willie Carpentier Saint Saints Halo Santa Monica Warner Amd Afl Gosche Wavenny Hunley Remtey Dan Peterson Maliot Peterson Tolbert Greeneld Ogee KE Dorsey Gonzaley Sehille Lewis Wasnick Thamar Amo Linky Ste Anthonys Santa Moniea Anthony Regner Carpentier Santa Monien Dorsey Neds Dausiany Novelas Yelk Douglas Rte Anthony King Vin Torn Promaani Heyer Detauth Grievhl Arene Fe Pyinaugh Santa Fizat Dorras Brosen Iit Nenalison St. Anthony's Vikings Ray Regner Viking Jackie Douglas Wallis Carpenter Salfits Dick Wasnick Dow Oo Santa Montrea Carpenter Dick Douglas

Bevo Star Francis fuels Rio Grande rally in overtime loss

Bevo Francis and Rio Grande pushed Villanova to a 93-92 overtime thriller in Philadelphia after two straight defeats. Francis scored 39 on 16 of 33 shooting with seven free throws, totaling 71 points across the two games. Miligan sank a late bucket to seal Villanova, as Rio Grande rallied with 2 high school plays and field goals to force OT.

New York Bevo Frantis Rio Grande Todey Villanova Bevo Marty Milligan Vilanova Inch Francis Philadelphia Arena Milligan Jocko Callins Bevo Franzis Rio Grande College

Rams Duo Edge Closer to High Standings in Coliseum

Los Angeles Rams quarterbacks Norm Van Brocklin and Skeets Quinlan faced a key day to climb in NFL passing and rushing charts as they met the Baltimore Colts at the Coliseum. Van Brocklin entered the game third in passing average per completion at 8.13 yards, chasing leader Otto Graham of Cleveland and Bobby Thomason of Philadelphia who sat ahead.

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Fraternity Next Step for Major Leaguers

ATLANTA Ga AP reports turmoil as major leaguers walk out of minor league convention at New York meetings over the pension plan. Ralph Kiner and J Allie Reynolds renews retainment of Norman Lewis as talks hint at forming a players fraternity and biannual elections for player reps. Key issues include higher minimum salary, removal of release clause, daily meet money, better spring training facilities, and gate restrictions.

Atlanta New York Tr Bhegen Ford Frick A. Norman Lewis Frick Ralph Kiner J. Allie Reynolds Lewis Kines Reynolds Dave Fultz Philadelphia Athletics Robert Murphy Bos Jton

Head Downs Aussie Pal Wins Victoria Tennis Title

Lewis Head, 19, of Sydney, defeated Ken Rosewall 9-7 8-6 3-6 6-3 to capture the Victorian Championship. The blond son of a streetcar employee showed crushing power and moved as a top threat to the United States in the Davis Cup race. The victory marked his third straight state title this season and extended his winning streak over Rosewall, a lifelong friend since age ten.

Melbourne Australia UPI Lewis Head Sydney United States Ken Rosewall Rosewall

Seven Foot Center Debuts For Oregon State’s Win

Corvallis Oregon State College introduced its prize sophomore center Wade Swede Halbrook who stood 7 feet 3 inches. He scored 20 points leading the Beavers to a 63-54 victory over the University of Hawaii.

Corvallis Ore Oregon State Colege Wade Halbrook Oregon State Trimme University of Hawaii

Unclear Sports Broadcast Snippet Stirs Saturday Card

Fragments show sports on radio and TV across several events. Mentions include East Flora versus Kim and Notre Dame related items, with scattered references to specific programs and outlets.

Wilson Out as Dons Win 25-13 CIF quarterfinal clash

Wilson High Bruins staged a second half rally at Santa Barbara grounds but trailed 19-0 early and fell 25-13 to the undefeated Dons in a CIF quarterfinal. Santa Barbara QB Ernie Zampese starred with multiple scoring plays, while Wilson suffered injuries to three starters and manager.

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Beach Night TV Boxing card from Hollywood Legion

KBCA TV airs from Hollywood Legion Stadium at 8 30 featuring six rounders and four rounders. Dick Finley meets Sonny Andrews Roy Daniels faces Rudy Martinez Ray Acosta battles Bobby Taylor. Jerry Holman fights Augie Diaz Marco Polo tops Joe Cardenaz. Finley Daniels Acosta Holman Polo are from Long Beach Diaz from San Pedro.

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Browns ruin Bell prediction with close shave wins

The Cleveland Browns halted Commissioner Bert Bell's forecast that every NFL team would drop at least three games, riding a lengthy streak of close victories. Detroit and Cleveland top their divisions while the Giants, Bears, and Packers mix into the late-season scramble with tight finishes and a 7 point margin or less in 24 of 60 games so far.

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