Bevo’s 32-Point Heroics Clip Wake Forest Upset
Clarence Bevo Francis of Rio Grande grabs final seconds basket to lift the Pioneers 67-65 over Wake Forest. He scores 32 as Rio Grande rallies after critics doubted the tiny Ohio college. Other top teams struggle as NC State, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Bradley win or rally in a night of college hoops action.
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New York
Clarence
Bevo) Francis
Little Flo Grande
Ohio
Coaches’ Association
Rio Grande
Bevo
Big Bevo
Wake Forest
North Carolina State
Peoria Caterpillars
Dickie Hemric
Associated Press
Feoria
Oklahoma
Southern California
Trish
Onin Alm
Garr
Mer
Hammer
Gamer
Iavi
Mattie
Tasakis
Welen
Ighem
A&m
Thrapan
Lov Tech
AGM
Maloney
Merry-Go-Round of Cards for Long Beach Sports Figures
Hank Hollingworth highlights playful gifts for Long Beach athletes and coaches as imagined tributes. Notables include Verne Stephens with leg meds, Bob Lemon with dice, Rocky Bridges cooling system, Chuck Stevens on Bragan contract, and Johnny Olszewski traded to the Browns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank Hollingworth
Jimmy McGarrigle
Santa Claus
Long Beach
Verne Stephens
Bob Lemon
Steve Seymour
Woody Held
Finland
Cal Rossi
Hal Mitchell
Red Montgomery
Rocky Bridges
Cincinnati
Dick Bartell
Chuck Stevens
Bobby Bragan
Hollywood Club
Frank
Los Alamitos
Charles Church
Ebevo Franeds
Earl Kidd
Bevo Francises
Ben Agajanian
Lou Groza
Buck and
Reasen
Otto Graham
Leon Hart
Walt Faulkner
C. H. Jones
Aox
Willie Harmatz
Willie Shoemaker
del Walker
Poly’s Point Twins
Alan Alexander
Johnny Olszewski
Cleveland Browns
10 Beans Reardon
Palos Verdes to Attract 12 Horses Named for 2000 Handicap
Palos Verdes to Attract 12 horses for the $20,000 Palos Verdes Handicap six furlongs on opening day at Santa Anita. Trainer Jimmy Jones plans to enter Mark-Ye-Well and Hill Gail, weather permitting. Also 28 four-year-olds nominated for the Malibu Sequel, a $25,000 prep for the Santa Anita Maturity January 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Anita
Jimmy Jones
Calumet Farm
Mark-Ye-Well
Hill Gail
Mark- Ye-Well
Pet Bully
Imbro
Cornerstone
Correspondent
Country Coz
Find
History Book
Karim
Merrymian
Rejected
Swell
Latin Champ to Fight South Gate Ring
Fullerton Junior College won the fourth annual College of Southern Utah basketball tourney defeating Lightburn Central America Brenco 76 65 to claim the lightweight title. Dan Rogers and Dave Hall scored 16 and 20 respectively as the team set new tourney scoring records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar City
Utah
Dan Rogers
Dave Hall
Fullerton
College of Southern Utah
South Gate
Ludwig
Lightburn
Central America
Brenco
Hall
Emil Barao
Joel Coast Crew
Rogers
Fisher
San Bernardino College
Gate
Dixie College
British Honduras
California
San Bernardino
Doug Kirby
Santa Rosa
Fes Donnell Cul Sailfish and Wahoo Catch in Acapulco
Two Long Beach couples report excellent fishing in Acapulco Mexico. Mrs Wishney and Mr Ellis describe catching four sailfish three large tunas and a 380 pound wahoo on the charter boat Argentina. Sailfish weighed 115 pounds and one 8 feet 54 inches long. The note also thanks readers and hopes for better 1954 fishing. Ducks Unlimited appeals for donations to support waterfowl conservation efforts in North America amid tough duck hunting conditions.
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Long Beach
Bernard Wishney
Greenbrier Rd
J. Tyson Ellis
Acapulco
Mexico
Wishney
Mir
Ellis
Argentina
Imperial Valley
Colorado River
San Diego County
Jakes
Ducks Unlimited
Canada
North America
Bees
Girise Davenport
Binmos
Gasaway
Ohm Murphy
Bebull
McCoy
Bisson
Re Beha
Grey Baker
Barnt Davenport
Long Beach Ski Club
Doc Cure
Jordan High
Schoo
Hambly
Aspen
Colo
Ted Otis
Arapahoe
Bellhond
Alta
Skiid Finnen Ski Club
Don Porter
Lou Ann Richmond
Bixby Knolls Hospital
Ski-Breeze
Ea & Appy
Santa Claus on the golf course inspires friendly play
Recreation Park clubs host multiple golf tourneys with awards for Class A to C divisions and low gross. Winners include Mrs. T G Donahoe, Mrs. Merrill, Mrs. Beazley, and Mrs. Jameson. Virginia Men's Club turkey shoot winners listed. John Richardson claims low gross in Lakewood event.
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Santa Claus
T. GC. Donahoe
Recreation Park
Jownet
M. Merrill
M. Beazley
L. Jameson
Virginia
Roy Brown
Fox
Boawell
Behoojing
Glamncar
Hal Lewin
Mt. Johns
Vernatechane
Bob Waestman
Julie Beac
John Richardson
Low Gross
Lew Tiskin
Lakewood
Jonn Richardson
Lowret
S——Law "Miskin
Mashburn to Oklahoma A&M after AAU success
W Mashburn the Oklahoma U star and national AAU 440 yard champion plans a February transfer to Oklahoma A&M. He criticizes Big Seven rules as too rigid and says they would bar him from major meets nationwide. Zoey Maxim trains at the Algiers Hotel in Miami Beach for a Jan 27 title bout with Archie Moore.
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A. W. Mashburn
Oklahoma
Oklahoma A&m
Zoey Maxim
Algiers
Miami Beach
Maxim
Archie Moore
Football Writers Assn
Pat O'Sullivan
U. S
Links
George Dewey
Oregon State
Palo Alto
Fresno State
Menlo JC
San Francisco
Ed” Macaulay
Boston Celtics
St. Louis A. Cage
National Basketball Assn
Neil Johnson
Philadelphia
Macaulay
Johnson
Texas League
Alvin Gardner
Dallas Oilman
Milton Price
Year-End Review of 1953 College Football Changes
Year in review notes major shifts in 1953 college football with the end of two platoon play and the 60 minute Player. The rule changes leveled the field between large and small schools and boosted upsets and TV appeal. Atlantic Coast Conference formed by seven schools, Michigan State led the Big Ten, Paul Giel starred for Minnesota, and Army-Navy renewal eyed for 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Southern Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference
Atlantic Coast Group
Michigan State
UCLA
Spartans
Big Ten
Michigan
Paul Giel
Minesota
Gopher
Associated Press
Army
Notre Dame
Mammoth Juniors ski race caps season opener in sunlit conditions
F.W.S.A. Juniors drew 60 competitors for a combined event at Mammoth with Lewis Fellows and Jim Kinmont winning both downhill and slalom. Race results highlight top finishers from Mammoth, Tahoe, San Gorgonia, and Bene, with times noted and club names including Long Beach Ski Club. The season's cheer spreads as ski clubs plan parties and vacations amid snowy forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mammoth Way
F.ws.a
Lewis Fellows
Jim Kinmont
Lewis
Fallows
Tahoe
Bob Kinmont
Mammoth
Bob Bacom
Hig Baar
Gira
Bern Davenport
San Gorgonia
Sandra
Gesaway
Dick Dorworth
Bene
Jesa Batmans
Hon ‘Itt
Gre Valley
Duke
Gina
Jackie Davenport
San Gorgoni
Carlspite
Rie Schulz
Puget Bow
Rex Considnon
Gary AfeCoy
Akammmoth
Jim
Huswa
Laie Tahoe
Jerry '"Kinment
Dennis ‘Meemo
Jordan High tops Alumni 58 53 in midweek hoops clash
Jordan High School beat an Alumni quintet 58 to 53 led by Tom Batson’s 16 points in a fourth quarter surge. Hob Cook led alumni with 17, as the game swung after halftime with Jordan overcoming a 29 26 halftime deficit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan High School
Tom Batson
Hob Cook
Jordan
Alums
Ron Fer Wy
Rusty Fairly
Simon
Cook
Thetford
Tebontt Knapp
B. Carpenter Batson
Alume
Toralan
Gabe
Trigss
Webster
Dodson
Blarkey
Arasim
Carpenter
Peek
Swaner
Aphreye
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South Gate Ring
Fullerton Annexes
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R. G. Whisenant
Whieenant
J. Cone
Mra
M. Marah
Helen Handersos
Jernerdat
Aeep Gaya
Shop
Teders
Bop Ast
Ale Rere Jets
Coca Colm Fsras Ferry
Bai Be “Fite Dept
Hal‘amora
Demare
Botte Ape
Ak Rere
Year-End Sports Review
Sy Bob Angus
Uti Ie Ae
Jordan Trips
Quint
SUN
Jobs O.K
Jack Plantz
LOS Cores
Peitien
Kentucky
Bourbon
Ancient Age Distilling CO
Frankfort, RY
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