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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1953

Page

8

Rose Bowl showdown hinges on ball control

The 1954 Rose Bowl pits UCLA against Michigan State with both teams posting 8-1 records. Analysts Sanders and Munn deem ball control the decisive factor, noting Michigan State’s speed and UCLA’s muscular single wing. A 26-13 UCLA Rose Bowl victory is forecast by some as possible.

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Lee Wins 1933 James FE Sullivan Trophy

Seoul report says Maj Sammy Lee, US Army ENT specialist, learned he won the James E. Sullivan Memorial Trophy as 1933's outstanding amateur athlete. Lee, still in hospital, reacts with surprise and humor noting no national championships this year while hinting at possible Olympic plans.

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Mize Takes Part Time Coaching Post with Richmond Team

Former world champion pinch hitter Johnny Mize signed as a part time coach for Richmond's International League baseball club. The veteran star, known for his 1953 Yankees season, joins the coaching staff as the team prepares for the upcoming season.

Fuveniuly LY Vaio Gonnny Mize Chamepion New York Yankees Richmond

Sports on Radio TV Listings Readable Fragment

Radio and TV sports schedule fragment lists times for events and matchups. Names and stations are partially garbled but indicate games and re creations with multiple entries and remarks.

Sports On Radio-Tv

Rose Bowl clash favors Michigan State in season finale

Stanford meets Michigan State in Pasadena as the 40th Rose Classic pits the Spartans, led by a tough backfield and All-American end, against UCLA’s swift defense. Stanford seeks a bowl win after beating Oregon. Michigan State eyes a seventh win as they chase immortality in college football’s historic game.

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Duke Tops Navy in Holiday Four Powers Cup Event

Four major basketball powers claimed tournament titles on a holiday slate led by Duke's 98 83 victory over Navy in the Dixie classic final. Western Kentucky beat Louisville 83 71 to finish 12 straight in the Kentucky Invitational. Duquesne beat Niagara 66 61, Rice downed Texas 65 58, Holy Cross captured the Sugar Bowl event 66 56, and Kansas won the Big Seven title. George Washington and Connecticut also posted tourney titles as Oklahoma A&M, Georgia, and Furman produced notable high scoring games.

Spartans Dazsling Sim Foundation Purdue Boilermakers Bruin Sanders New York Western Kentucky Louisville Duquesne Rice Dukes Pittsburgh Niagara Dick Ricketts Joe Durrenberg Genell Schwinger Texas Houston Schwinger Holy Cross Loisiana State Kansas Oklahoma Jayhawkers Navy Raleigh North Carolina State Duke Arlington George Washington Richmond Connecticut Dartmouth New England Hanover N. H Winers Oklahoma A&m Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City Aggies Santa Clara Wyoming Jacksonville Fla University of Georgia Georgia Teachers Frank Selwyn Furman Mississippi Youngstown Muskingum West Virginia Columbia Ball State St. Frinceton Rochaster Sa Northwestern Louisiana Central Bo South Maketa State St. Johns Mian Wittenbure Syracuse Cornell Tovela Mil John Carcolli Betoliot Milliken Iowa Ohio Manhattan St. Louis Ea Salle Brigham Young Oregon State North Carolina Seton

Untitled college basketball scores and results roundup

A dense listing of college and university basketball scores across many programs. Notable results include Rutgers 79 Vanderbilt 6, Indiana State 39, West Virginia 69, Syracuse 83, Cornell 77, Houston 86, Wisconsin, and multiple conference and invitational games with mixed final tallies.

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Seixas Clinches Davis Cup Victory for Australia

Ken Rosewall, a 19 year old from Sydney, defeated Vic Seixas 6-2 2-6 6-3 6-4 in the decisive fifth match at Melbourne to give Australia a 4 3-2 win and their fourth straight Davis Cup triumph over the United States since 1900. The Americans have won the cup 16 times, with seven defeats in the challenge round.

Melbourne Ken Rosewall Australia America Vic Seixas Sydney Down Under

Vic Seixas Loses Thriller As Rosewall Triumphs In Five Sets

In a tense postwar showdown at Kyovong Stadium crowds of 17,500 saw Australia’s Rosewall win a five set match over Seixas with final set drama. Seixas fought off three match points but ground strokes failed late. spectators cheered Rosewall’s victory as officials struggled to maintain order. The win gives Australia a 2 1/2 to 1 1/2 lead in the cup series. Tonight’s match airs on KHJ TV at 9 p.m.

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Spartans and Bruins Seek Casaba Revenge After Upsets

USC shocks Michigan State 75 to 73 as Jack Dunne scores 21 and Dick Welsh, Roy Lavi, and Chet Carr spark a late rally. UCLA claws back in final period, but Iowa defeats the Bruins 165 to 60. Jim Wooden uses 13 players in defense of a late rally.

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Bruins Award Paul Cameron Cup For Outstanding Senior Player

UCLA honors alumnus Paul Cameron with the Bruin Club Cup for outstanding senior football contributions as they aim for a Rose Bowl win over Michigan State.

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Flanagan Wins Split Decision In Welterweight Bout

Unpredictable action in Minneapolis as Del Flanagan, ranked sixth, defeats Johnny Saxton in a 10 round decision. Saxton’s manager Blinky Palermo disputes the verdict and calls for a return bout on neutral ground. IB C secretary Trent Gibson says Flanagan now figures prominently in the welterweight picture.

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Santa Anita notes and SC clash with Iowa

A scrambled sports calendar item mentions Santa Anita, Santa Anita and SC team facing Iowa with unclear date and location. The readable fragments hint at a college or conference game, with emphasis on regional teams and schedule notes.

Race World Honors Shoemaker In Holiday Feature

Arcadia notes salute to Willie Shoemaker for record-breaking wins as race fans prepare for the $25,000 San Pasqual Handicap on New Year’s Day. About 10 horses expected in the mile and one sixteenth year-end feature led by Mark Ye-Well from Calumet Farm. Shoemaker adds to a record spree with his 484th win of the year.

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Tennis stars cap year with Forest Hills and Newport titles

A 23 year old former sailor Tony Trabert swept to the national singles at Forest Hills defeating Vic Seixas 6 3 after a knee injury slowed Seixas. Maureen Connolly claimed her third straight national women title beating Doris Hart 8 2 6 4 and Little Mo completed a grand slam across the four majors. Arthur Larsen won indoors over Nielsen 3 7 6 4 6 3 6 3.

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