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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1953

Page

8

Junior colleges urged to return to free substitution rule

Compton College director Clive L Grafton argues postwar junior college athletics falter under single platoon. He cites low attendance and injuries, urging a return to free substitution to keep jaysee programs viable and nurture top athletes for senior colleges.

Dick Zens Clive L. Grafton Compton College Calley Ules Fuinior College Juniné Callese Que Rannof He Jaysees

Troy After 2nd Win By Dick Zehrs Forrest

Troy near 2000 fans at Long Beach City College watch USC leverage a 60-46 victory over Hawaii as Tony Psaltis and Roy Irvin pace the Trojans. LBCC’s Vikes seek a fifth win in six as they face San Bernardino in a 6:45 matchup, while Hawaii falters in the second half and Lee scores 28 for the Rainbow.

Dick Zehrs Forrest Twogood USC Long Beach City College University of Hawaii Trojans Troy Charlie Church San Bernardino Hawaii Tony Psaltis Bill Lee Rainbow Orief Dick Hammer Nets Invaders Ed Simpson Trobabes MAC Trojan Excelsior High Fred Furukawa City College

Landy Narrowly Misses Four Minute Mile Record

Melbourne AP report on John Landy finishing 4.02 miles at Olympic Park. Landy’s 4:02.0 showed he was second fastest ever, behind Haegg and Andersson, with a headwind and a 1:58.60 split at the 1 1/4 mile mark. Prime Minister Menzies called it colossal as Landy lamented not sharing the record.

Melbourne John Landy Olympic Park Landy Sweden Gander Haegg Wes Santec Roger Bannister England Tile Swift John Marks Candy Robert G. Menzies Australia

Bruins trample Wildcats 90 to 45 in big Arizona game

UCLA Bruins dominate University of Arizona 90-45 as Wildcats struggle early and never recover. Bruins display strong offense led by Livingston, Brower, and Rountree with multiple players scoring.

Ucla Bruins University of Arizona Bruins Wildcats UCLA Arizona Jim Lcua Rdgway

Friday Fights Highlight Short Result List

New York Wallace Bud Smith outpointed Orlando Zu in a Cincinnati clash. Palm Beach Del Flanagan defeated Chief Crazy Barat in Coral Gables. St Paul bout saw Araote win on points over Maw Form in Avetrayis Spain.

Associated Praxe York Wallace Bud Smith Lou Cincinnati Orlando Zufield Haver

Miami Open Takes Turbulent Turn as Golfers Fracture Tempers

In Miami, the third round of the $10,000 Miami Open saw high scores and rising tensions. Julius Bores quit after a 103 first-27 holes, Sam Snead yelled after a missed putt, and Art Wall Jr clashed with photographers amid a fourth place tie. Winds were calm but play remained puzzling to pros, while Doug Ford led with 135 before the day’s play.

Miami Fla Julius Bores Johnny Palmer Sam Snead Lew Worshaary Tommy Falr Art Wall Jr Aub Husky Doug Ford al Brosch Fred

Rupp Tabbed Leahy of Basketball Court

Kentucky vows to clobber all opponents after a one year layoff as Adolph Rupp reacts to the opening win over Temple. He laments trouble ahead on court as the team shows potential and hints at tougher games to come. Other notes mention birthdays and local sports items.

Jay Eees Frances Rupp Leahy New York Kentucky Adolph Rupp Temple Diinth Mlav Snowhars Henri Cochet Charof Tripps Billy Burke Sire Fred Wilt Frank Leahy

Miller Back at Seal Helm

San Francisco tale of Damon Miller and his “Little Corporation” winning control of the San Francisco Seals in the Pacific Coast League after a six hour debate. A $50,000 bank loan and KSAN backing secured the move, with Miller claiming over $64,000 cash from local stock subscriptions.

SAN Francisco — LP Damon Miller Little Corporation San Francisco Seal PCL Miller The Seals Paul Fagan Rudy Schaffer Baltimore Pacific National Bank of San Francisco KSAN Fagan Falas Clarence Pants) Rowland Pacific Coast League John H. Brill Leentar Brill Lute Corporation AP Telephoto

Halftime score shows Hawaii leading San Francisco

The text lists players and substitutions from both teams Hawaii and San Francisco with halftime scores Hawaii 24 San Francisco 23 and names multiple players such as Nagai Loveien Candiana Bruce Tucker Kealan Bone Benen McParland Kaufman Cook Meads Handley Mitchell Lanier Thompson and others, indicating a basketball game update with lineups and subs.

Tay Ze Welsch Manilgula Irvin Lao Dommar Furukawa Psaltis Faiallee Hawai Nagai Loveien Pausiz Cooke White Duane Thompson Hawaii Candiana Bruce Tucker Yi Kealan Bone Benen SO Frmity McParland Kaufman Cook Meads Handley Mitchell Lanier Thomps Fresh Miller Acosta Andreasen Keller Hopkins Young Peek Tanharit Cummings Erash Haverkorgst Sears Wits Heath Hoeck Mateljan Walker Elcharis

Owen Open to All Jobs as Giants Coach Retires

Steve Owen, 55, retiring after 23 years as Giants coach seeks future coaching offers in pro or college football. Lions must beat Giants to secure Western Conference crown while Browns and 49ers chase title hopes with losses by others influencing playoff spots.

NEW York UPI Steve Owen Owen Giants Lievesandy Browns Philadelphia Eagles Detroit Lions New York Giants Browns San Francisco 49Ers Baltimore Colts Lions Detroit San Francisco Philadelphia Washington Cleveland Pittsburgh Steelers Los Angeles’ Rams Green Bay Packers 49Ers Colts Chicago Cardinals Chicago Bears Eagles Bears Qwen Jana

Casaba Results and West Coast college scores list

A long list of regional college basketball results and scores across the Southwest, West Coast, and Midwest. Notable games include Arizona 45 California 58, Oregon 67 Washington State 84, Idaho State 88 Rocky Mountain 45, Brigham Young 59 Texas Christian 48, and Wake Forest 76 Duquesne with other scores from Santa Barbara to New Mexico A&M and beyond. The item compiles multiple school results with numerous abbreviations and minor inconsistencies.

Vest Hawaii Lone Beach CC UCLA Arizona California San Jose State Tempa Washington State Gonzapa Seattle Pepperdine Utan St. Layolaly Santa Barbara State Racramenin State Fulleron JC Glendalena Valley Cal’ Poly San Dimas Ventura de Ban Amanio Portetville Bay Figueiiea Fresno St Idaho Montana Hedlands Pomona-Claremont Cab Tech Occidental Oregon Educ'n Sxeramerity JC Clark Wash Abasta JC el Toro Diego Alameda Naval Chico State Lewis & Clark Hartnell San Jose Alate Grange Canal Monterey Santa Rosa Napad Ae Palfornia IV Nt Valleja Wes Contra Costa JC Cal Frosh Han Matra JG Marin JC USF Aona Ei Rice Sam Houston State Austin Central Missour Texas Tech Payne Tulsa New Mexico A&m Brigham Toung Texas Christian Steel Bowe C Duquesne Wake Forest Pitt Bradley Johny Fairfield Buffalo REI Wenalevan Clark Amberat W. Va Midwest Wyoming Gretentan Rio Grande Bluffinn Miami Ohio Bowling Green Beloit Baldwin-Wallace Akron Denison Jr Oh Wesleyan Asnland Joe Cornell Iowa Grinnell Carteton South Dakota Buena Vista North Dakota Tencnars

Keep Hungry U S Netters Sharp For Davis Cup

Bil Talbert captain of the U S team tightens practice and nurses Vic Seixas and Tony Trabert as they prepare for the inter- zone finals in Brisbane. If victorious they face Australia in Melbourne for the Davis Cup. Seixas and Trabert shown improving while Talbert stresses keeping them hungry.

Brisbane Australia Bil Talbert Vic Seixas Talbert Tony Trabert Selxas Trabert Belgium Philippe Washer Jacques Brichant Melbourne Seixas Sydney Edgar Stumbles Belzium

Cravath Rites Set Tuesday

Memorial service scheduled at St. John's Episcopal Church in Los Angeles for Jeff Cravath former Southern California football coach Cravath age 50 died after a car crash near here officials said Rev Canon W Clinton Billig will officiate

EL Centro St. John’s Episcopal Church Los Angeles Jeff Cravath Southern California Cravath Here Canon W. Clinton Billig Eric Bloy

Wotta Night Five Overtimes Ends In St. Martin's Win

St. Martin's defeated Seattle Pacific 212 to 104 in five overtime periods after regular play ended 68 all in Olympia Washington Friday night. Jack Mey scored 48 for St. Martin's with 27 in regulation. The NCAA guide has no record of such OT games.

Olympia Wash St. Martin's Seattle Pacific Jack Mey Penn State Temple Penn Princeton

Ring Doctor Honored by Fight Scribes

New York physician Dr. Vincent A. Nardiello, longtime MSG attending physician, was voted the James J. Walker Memorial Plaque for meritorious boxing service by the Boxing Writers Association. Light heavyweight Floyd Patterson named Rookie of the Year 1953. Kid Gavilan received the Edward J. Neil Plaque. Awards to be presented January 14 at the Hotel Astor.

New York Vincent A. Nardiello New York State Athletic Commission James J. Walker Boxing Writers Association Floyd Patterson Ty. Nardiello Patterson Welter Kid Gavilan Edward J. Neil Association Hotel Astor James J. Dawson Nardiello Madison Square Garden Brooklyn

English promoter clashes with doctor over boxing ban

London entertainment night at The Temple hosts a debate on professional boxing. Dr Edith Summerskill argues boxing warrants taxation and ban, displaying a skull to illustrate brain damage. Jack Solomons counters with statistics and a jab of humor, the judges giving Summerskill a narrow victory on points.

Jack Solomons IBC England Solomons Edith London Temple Britain Bob Jones Bummerskill America Freddie Mills

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