Basketball naysayers debate basket height and targets
In this corner analysts propose odd fixes to curb dunking dominance. Bill Borcher suggests raising the basket to 32 feet while Sax Elliott hints at moving targets or pendulum swings. They cite Oregon, UCLA, Stanford, and Cal as examples as talk turns to Oregon State, Halbrook, Wegner, and Wooten amid a season preview.
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Gary MN
Nelson
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Oregon
Ken Wegner
Cal
Bob Matheny
Jomat
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Borcher
Stanford
Pain Ally
Hie
Pat Wegner
Ron Womsic
Wegner
Joshnny Wooten
Wreener
Bord
Great Lakes Lose Star for Salad Bowl Tilt
The Great Lakes Bluejackets will be shorthanded for the New Year's game as their 235-pound ex-Packers tackle, a former Green Bay lineman, suffered a leg injury in the opening minute of Monday practice, leaving his status unclear.
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Rose Bowl Rivals Taper Off Practice
Michigan State and UCLA scaled back drills as they enter final Rose Bowl preparations. MSC Coach Biggie Mann described a lengthy scrimmage and reduced contact, while Munn expressed satisfaction with the plan. UCLA moved training to the Towne House and held a brief last scrimmage with a strong passing drill led by Red Sanders.
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Pat Carseran
Grand Marshal Dean Will Miss 1921 Rose Bowl Ride
Maj. Gen. William F. Dean recalls unable to afford train fare from Berkeley to Pasadena for the 1921 Rose Bowl when California beat Ohio State 28 0. He will lead the Tournament of Roses parade as grand marshal next Friday and attend the UCLA Michigan State game as a guest of honor. Dean notes a $10 wager with Col. Charles Hunter remains unsettled and recounts wartime POW letters prompting reminders of debts.
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Boxing Deaths Reach New Record High 21
New York (UP) Ring Magazine reports a record 21 boxing deaths this year from ring injuries, 10 amateurs and 11 professionals. Six US amateur deaths and two US professional fatalities, including Dick Miller and Bobby Donald, marked the grim tally. Carl RobeQtson named Fighter of the Year.
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Yankees Win Fifth Straight World Series in 1953
The 1953 season saw Casey Stengel’s Yankees claim their fifth straight World Series title, matching a historic feat. Highlights include Mickey Mantle and Billy Martin delivering key hits, Carl Erskine’s 14 strikeouts, and the Yankees’ 18-game winning streak sealing the pennant. Offseason moves reshaped franchises, with Dodgers, Braves, and Browns undergoing changes. Williams and Ford returned from service, while several managers were replaced across the league.
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Ralph Kiner
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Ed Robinson
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Jimmie Dykes
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Marty Marion
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Marion
Birdie Tebbetts
Eddie Joost
Yanks Crush Aussie Pair Seize 2-1 Davis Cup Lead
In Melbourne Tony Trabert and Vic Seixas defeated Rex Hartwig and Lew Head 6-2 6-4 6-4 to put the United States up 2-1 over Australia in the Davis Cup challenger round. Hartwig's nerves and inexperience, plus Hopman's gamble, shaped the match as the Americans seized momentum and closed out in 58 minutes.
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Kentucky 5 Returns to Tops in Poll
Kentucky Wildcats reclaim top spot in major polls after a strong invitational run. AP and UP rankings place Duke, Indiana, Oregon State, Oklahoma A and M, Minnesota, and UCLA among the rivals. diverse voter lists note shifts after recent games and upsets.
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Berberet to join Yankees spring camp in Florida
Berberet to join the Yankees youth camp in St. Petersburg Florida. The catcher from St. Anthony's High School reports February 2 to 20 after a season with Kansas City and Buffalo. Ed Andrews and Elston Howard among first Negroes at Yanks spring training with several other young players listed.
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Mel Wright
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Art Schult
Stanford Court Star Injured in 78-51 Stanford Win
Stanford beat College of Pacific 78 to 51 as star forward Tomisic suffered a knee injury in the second period. Despite the miscue, Tomisic scored nine points and Stanford extended its winning streak to seven games.
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Pirates Release Ron Necciai to Waco Texas
The Pittsburgh Pirates assigned pitcher Ron Necciai to Waco Texas of the Big State League on Monday night. Necciai rose to fame in 1951 as a strikeout ace with minor league clubs, joined the Pirates late in 1951, was drafted into the Army in 1952, and has battled a stomach ailment since Army discharge last season.
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Bruins Rise as PDC Contender After 79-53 Win
UCLA coach Johnny Wooden steered the Bruins to a 79-53 victory over Oregon, following an 89-74 win Saturday. Oregon had been riding a seven-game win streak and arrived undefeated, but UCLA outshot and outmaneuvered them. UCLA aims at Town and Michigan State next before facing California in PCC play, as they chase the southern division title.
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LSU Boxers Seek National Title After Upset in Sugar Bowl
LSU aims for the national collegiate boxing title after a 44 34 upset of Idaho State's defending champions in the Sugar Bowl tournament.
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Niagara Duke Pull Big Upsets At Holiday Tournaments
Duke stunned Oregon State 61 to 51 to reach the Wake Forest semifinal as Niagara routed La Salle 69 to 50 at Madison Square Garden. Niagara earned a semifinal date with Duquesne while Duke faced North Carolina State in a busy slate of early season holiday tourneys.
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Sports Stars Are Honored at L A Times Awards Dinner
Outstanding athletes of 1953 were feted at the Los Angeles Times 21st Annual Awards. Honorees include Johnny Lattner as college football kingpin, Otto Graham as NFL standout, with awards across golf, boxing, track and field, swimming and more. Special honors went to Billy Martin, Bobby Garrett, Bam Morley, and Parry O Brien among others.
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Gallnick Injured Silences Cigar Bowl Effort
Tampa report says Phil Gallnick, sophomore second team tackle for La Crosse State, broke his shoulder in scrimmage before the Cigar Bowl with Missouri Valley. Coach E. W. Vickray praised his spirit and promise, but the injury sidelines the player from the game.
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