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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1954

Page

9

Two Strikes Against Red Before He Starts

In San Francisco a reshaped Forty Niners face pressure as Red Strader enters a tough season after San Francisco fired coach Shaw. Fans back Shaw while Strader must win to prove himself and avoid lingering doubts about Morabito’s hire as Kezar Stadium prepares for a sold out slate.

Red Strader Forie Mary's Satkre Orland National League Oea Tony Orablto Shaw San Francisco Ble Morabito Morablo Los Angeles Rams Kezar Hal Wood SAN Francisco UE

Quail Limits Reported for Catalina Island Guests

Rodgers, Frendy Combs, Dickie Combs, Gary Combs and Harold Warner hunted quail on Catalina Island with host Bill Paulson of Catalina Guest Ranch in Avalon. Guests rode an Italian wagon to fields as quail populations are high. reservations are required as quail season ends in December across California.

Rodgers Frendy Combs Dickie Combs Gary Combs Harold Warner Catalina Island Avalon Bill Paulson Catalina Guest Ranch Catalina Paulson California

Unclear College Basketball Scores from Fragmented Text

Fragmented OCR shows varying scores for multiple games incomplete team names. Entries include Tulane 67 over Stanton? and Kentucky 65, Washington 79, Notre Dame, Minnesota 77, Montana 6. Readable entities are scarce. core results are unreliable due to garbled source.

Tulane Stantued Kemtucky COP Washington Weathunt Idesnola

Layne Wins Presidents Trophy in Lions opener

Detroit quarterback Bobby Layne, praised by coach Buddy Parker, wins the Presidents Trophy for 1952 53 season performance. Layne completed 148 of 246 passes for 818 yards and 14 touchdowns as the Lions’ top backer, aiding a strong start.

Bob Layne Detroit Bobby Layne Parker Moshfuluybis Treit Lions Duting Edward J Hersen J Layne Ingres Lions Ais Buddy Parker Doran Dick Stanfel

Junior High Cage Tourney Turbulent Upsets and Scoring Spree

The junior high basketball tournament overflowed with scoring as Hughes tilts Breckney and a swarm of players racked up points for Franklin, Rogers, and Marshall. Halftime tallies showed Franklin leading 18 to 0 as players like Rumfle Gagintrin and Corts dominated the boards and varied lineups sparked frequent substitutions.

Hughes Til Oor Byatney Breckiey Brown Keont Tryin Grissinger Rumfle Gagintrin Lowe Franklin Hephes Hughes Aube Yood Gers Vanderster Hastings Puce Allaei Meauley Short Idge Satzher Rubrick Corts Carenas Murnball Red Gonzales Anderson RF Rinkelln Talley Woodward Poodrer Meonomay Oldham G Epterson Nettleman Tnittime Accre Chershall Rogers Marshall Tinard Erickson

All-Star Bowl Prep: North and South Brace for Orange Bowl Clash

MIAMI Florida optimism ran high as North and South teams prepared for the College All-Star Football Game in the Orange Bowl. Wisconsin’s Ivy Williamson and Miami’s Andy Gustafson led strong, confident squads. Alan Ameche anchored the North ground game while Carl Garrigus and Buddy Leake fueled the South offense. Key players include Kurt Burris, Max Boydston, Roy Heydenfeldt, and Bob Long.

Miami Fla Ivy Williamson Wisconsin Andy Gustafson Yankees Witamson Gustison Bernie Crimminn Indiania Gustafson South Carl Garrigus Buddy Leake Oklahoma Larry Parker North Carolina Dick Bielski Maryland Frank McDonald Kurt Burris Max Boydston Frank Varrichione Sam, Palumbo Notre Dame Ron Macciniak Kansas

Gray Gridders Favored by 5 in TV Contest

Gray Gridders head to the annual Blue Gray game described as potentially the roughest in 16 years. North and South squads prepare with light drills as NBC TV coverage looms, South favored by five points amid star players and premier passers.

Montgomery Ala.ph Capitol Confederacy Rebels Don Faurot Missouri Frank Moseley VPI Ith NBC Vic Eaton Tony Searding Blues Bob Herndon Fred Baer Max Burkett Herndon Oklahoma Burkett Iowa State Baer Michigan Reds LSU al Doggett Texas Tech Jerry Johnson Alabama Corky Tharp Charlie Madison Georgia Dick Young Chattanooga

Five Rips Port Foe in San Pedro Volleyball? Basketball 42 13

Five Rips Port Foe defeated San Pedro 42 to 13 in a Thursday basketball game. Holland led with 15 points. Other listed players include Yee and Pedeats Ua Zong Beach YMCA with limited readable details.

Viramed San Pedro Job Holland Yee Ae Pedeats Ua

Bowling Along Bowling Along Bis

A fragmented sports note records several bowling scores and names from various players and teams. Notable figures include Jamel with 216 and 137, Doyle Heihaway, Veriigat 210, and Ed Beyak 230. The piece lists multiple individual scores and team references, with minor mentions of institutions and sponsors.

BIS Virginiaj Ray &miv Doyle _Heihaway jolahed Monova Ferry Veriigat Ed Beyak Tay Smith Arnold Prehelm Frank Partels Roy Monroe Virg Kane

All America Football Team 1954 Consensus Picks

Hank Houli ngworth assembles a consensus All-America slate from 1954 polls. Starters include backs Guglielmi Ameche and Cassady with Moegle on 11 of 12 first teams, plus Burris Beagle Boydston Ellena Fournet and Brooks among others. Also notes rookie Rich ter’s NFL scoring lead and reader letters.

Max Boydston Oklahoma Ron Beagle Navy Jackk Ellena Cla Id Fournet Bud Brooks Arkansas Calvin Jones Iowa Kurt Burris Bucks Ralph Guglielmi Notre Dame Alien Ameche Wisconsin Howard Cassady Ohio State Dickie Moegle Rice Guglielmi Ameche Cassady Moegle Cal Paul Larson Oregon George Shaw UCLA Bob Davenport Army Tommy Bell Minnesota Bob McNamara Banks—Larson Daveport Primo Villanenvis Shaw Hazeltine California Salsbury

Covina Defeats Poly to Win Edgewood Tourney Title

Covina High School outplayed Poly High 42 to 30 to capture the first annual Edgewood basketball tournament. Covina jumped 13-3 in the first quarter and held the lead throughout. Third place went to 10 Excelsior with a 38-36 win over Centennial. Baldwin Park topped Santa Ana 58-38 in the consolation final. Poly shot under 23 percent, with Jim Hanna and Jimmy Ralph Smith earning first team all tournament honors. Fred Crabtree of Covina named tournament standout.

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