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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1954

Page

11

Brennan Era Opens as Leahy Steps Aside at Notre Dame

Terrence Patrick Brennan, 25, takes command of Notre Dame football after Frank Leahy retires. The piece recalls Leahy’s era, the stress of coaching, and Brennan’s ascent with support from Leahy’s staff, promising continuity as South Bend builds a new chapter under a Leahy protege.

Leahy Frank Notre Dame Terrence Patrick Brennan Terrence Aloysius Romast Terrence Patrick Terry South Bend Brennan Leahky Bernie Crimmins Trish Indiana Joe McArdle Johnny

Beare FOX Presents Boxing and Horse Racing Events

Radio and television listings cover boxing bouts at Golden Gloves and Santa Anita racing segments. Included are program notes for KTLA and KNAT with various matchups and race times, highlighting the sports schedule across channels and venues.

Pam Cintie Cieconseach Taube Joe Pfernancer KFY Poe Santa Ania Pat Evision Witte Troyantes Ward-Knat Veettling Senbo-Carlton KTLA Golden Gloves Kis Santa Anita Racts

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A partial and garbled OCR note mentions a bee and Blevene with unclear context and no complete event details.

Saperstein Presses for One Way Globetrotter Tour to Russia

Abe Saperstein, owner of the Harlem Globetrotters, proposes a near free tour of the Soviet Union to show goodwill. He notes Russia valued basketball and sent a top team to Liege, but Russia may deny a tour. He defends players’ pay against claims of slavery and cites Goose Tatum earning over 340,000 a year plus expenses.

Hal Wood San Francisco Abe Saperstein Saperstein Harlem Globtrotters Russia Liege Belgium Reece Goose) Tatum

Bevo Francis Tops 100 Point Goal In Cage Duel

In Jackson Ohio Bevo Francis a 20 year old Rio Grande star scored 113 points in a 134 93 win over Hillsdale setting a single game record He hit 38 field goals and 37 of 45 free throws as Rio Grande extended season dominance and moved closer to the all time scoring mark Francis praised his teammates and reflected on last year’s near misses while Rio Grande collected its 16th win in 20 games and eyed a 970 point season record.

Frank Jena Leahy Leaghy Michigan State Jackson Ohio Bevo Francis Rio Grande Hillsdale Francis Markman Bevo Ashland NCAA Bluffton Alliance Johnny O'Brien Rio Erie Tech Michigan Albion Alma Hope Adrian Detroit Tech Ray Null

Umpires propose higher pay for Pacific Coast League

National League arbiter Bill Engeln urged higher salaries for PCL umpires at a press luncheon in Palo Alto, saying current pay ranges from 400 to 8500 dollars monthly undermine quality and effort. He noted strong east coast interest in higher wages and warned underpaid officials will crumble on the field. Sacramento Solons executive Charley Graham predicted attendance gains and praised the team’s improved infield and outfield while citing pitching needs.

San Francisco Bill Engeln Engeln The National Sacramento Solons Solons Graham

Unclear Casaba Results Mix Sports Scores

A noisy, garbled OCR of multiple college basketball scores lists teams such as Pasadena Cash, Mt. San Antonio, San Jose State, Cal Poly, and Duke? plus varied scores like 78 86 and 70 70. Many misspellings and unreadable names obscure dates and venues. reliable extraction of a single coherent result is not possible.

West Foast Ilaad Ralteiton JC Chattey Pasadena Cash Mt. San Antonio Glendale Dhoenis Iirhy Snows Ighouthern Oregon Humboldt State Cronon Washinton Pacific Dubharan Sanita Cita San Jose State San Diego Stain Whitzier Cal Poty San Deco Marinos Mooesto TC West Contra Coste Te Bacramento Beate

Ex Viking Grose Enrolls at COP

Alena Lureny Grose, once a Viking, enrolled at College of the Pacific today. He joined Buck Andreason’s Long Beach City College grid machine from last fall and is among eight other junior college transfers. Dutch also joins an old high school reharm, Dewey Tompkins, former Viking seatback.

Alena Lureny Grose Fuipbeok Lon Buck Andreason Long Beach ‘City College College of Pacific Dutch Dewey Tompkins Viking

Brennan the Boy Wonder Takes Notre Dame Coaching Post

Milwaukee born Terry Brennan, 25, chosen as Notre Dame head football coach after a career as a standout player and rising assistant. The 1945 49 Notre Dame star and Mount Carmel alum rose from a promising freshman to a respected coach prospect, drawing national attention amid rumors of NFL and college interest.

South Bend Ind Milwaukee Notre Dame Terry Brennan Brennan Johnny Lujack Chicago Bears Veniam Chicago Cardinals National Football League Marquette Lisle Blackbourn Green Bay Packers Marquette High School Terry Marquette High Jimmy Erie Terry Mar

Mantle Okeh Ring Plans After Surgery Health Hinge

Mickey Mantle had a fluid filled cyst removed from the back of his right knee in a 35 minute operation. Dr Dan Yancey said the growth at the hamstring tendon was the size of a quarter with about an ounce of fluid. The surgeon noted the two year presence but swelling began after prior cartilage surgery. Limiting activity is the main goal to allow spring training.

Springfield Mickey Mantle Dan Yancey New York Yankee Mickey Yancey Yankee Star

Amalfitano Joins as Bonus Player

The New York Giants add five new players in 48 hours and pursue more signings. Third baseman Joe Amalfitano from Loyola LA and St. Anthony's Long Beach, a highly touted bonus rookie, joins amid a flurry of trades including Bobby Thomson and Sam Calderone to Milwaukee for Liddle and Antonelli, St. Claire, and Klaus.

New York Baseball Giants Polo Grounds Joe Amalfitano Loyola University of Los Angeles St. Anthony's High School Long Beach Amalfitana Giants Bobby Thomson Sam Calderone Milwaukee Don Liddle Johnny Antonelli Ebba St. Claire Billy Klaus Amalfitano Red Giant Dutch Ruether San Pedro Insehal Mary Star-of-the-Sea Los Angeles Nines Thomson Cincinnati Thompson Hank Thompson Braves Phil Paine Liddle Paine del Rice St. Louis Cardinals Ray Boone Detroit Tigers Roy Slevers Baltimore Orioles Pittsburch Dale Long Bob Schultz Dick Hall Detroit Dick Donovan Frank Lary Hoot Evers Baltimore Carlton Saint Star Joe Amalfitana Neff St. Anthony's Loyola New York Giants Los Angeles Eve Pusich Dutch Rusther

Waner to Tutor Bruton in Braves Red-Hot Stunt

Mil waukee Braves will have Paul Waner tutor Quattlebaum Bruton to hit like Richie Ashburn. Yankee coach Jim Turner predicts Vic Raschi’s big comeback as a stuff pitcher. Satchel Paige hints at Los Angeles if he plays this year. Sam Calderone recalls benching with bases loaded for Milwaukee. Phillies’ Joe Demacatrі dubbed Froogy for mumbling through interviews. Herstwell Freeman of the Red Sox dabbling in oils impresses critics. Braves boast, perhaps, the tallest lineup in baseball. Mickey Vernon teased about 1956 by Eisenhower. Gale Wade eyed as next AL batting star by Frank Lane. Eddie Fisher jokes about McDermott stealing songs. Rookie Jim McDaniel shines in Cubs outfield. Joeyyay, 18, from Rockfall, eyed for Braves. A batter hit by a pitch in minors vocalized wallet line after revival.

Milton Richman NEW York Paul Biz Polson Waner Milwaukee Braves Quttlelder Bruton Richie Ashburn Yankee Jim Turner Vic Raschi Turner Raschi Satchel Paige Baltimore Los Angeles BI Veeck Philadelphia Athletic Joe Demacatri Froogy Herstwell Freeman Red Sox Masey Stengel Freeman Milwaukee Braves Johnny Logan Libby Sistl Senator Mickey Vernon Washington Eisenhower Mickey McDermott Southpaw Eddie Fisher Eddie Jim McDaniel Frank Lane White Sox Gale Wade Fort Worth Cleveland Lane Indians Eull Marquez Cubs Joey Yay Sfastbailer Rockfall Cond Johnny Antonelli

Trades Doomsday Swap Tightens NL Rivalry

NEW YORK AP Two contending National League clubs Milwaukee Braves and New York Giants joined to curb the Brooklyn Dodgers. The Braves add Bobby Thomson and Danny O’Connell boosting offense, while the Giants acquire Johnny Antonelli and Don Liddle to strengthen pitching. Willie Mays returns for the Giants, boosting their outfield.

NEW York Milwaukee Braves New York Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Giants-Braves Yankees Dodgers Charlie Grimm Milwaukee Bobby Thomson Danny O'Connell Pittsburgh Braves Brooklyn Giants Johnny Antonelli Don Liddle Southrow Leo Durocher Thomson Willie Mays

Mathews added for Wrigley tilt in charity game

Eddie Mathews, celebrated rookie slugger from the Milwaukee Braves, is added to the major league nine for the annual major minor medical fund benefit at Wrigley Field. He joins stars Gus Zernial and Hank Sauer, with a list of other major leaguers slated to appear including Smalley Noren Bridges Lindell Stephens Crandall Wade Palica and Baczowski.

Eddie Mathews Wrigley Irv Noren Rocky Bridges J Johnny Lindell Vern Stephens del Crandall Ben Wade Erv Palica Fred Baczowski

Chisox Announce Coaching Staff Additions

The Chicago White Sox announced their coaching staff additions with Lyman Herris and Ray Berres signed. In December they signed Marty Marion, former St. Louis Browns manager, as infield coach.

Chisox Chicago Chileago White Sox Lyman Herris Ray Berres Sox Marty Marion St. Louis Browns

College basketball player charged with stealing college funds

Kansas City police arrested Percy Edward Barnes after taking $110 under false pretenses to enroll at Pittsburg State Teachers College. Coach John Lance said Barnes received $10 from him and $100 from a trainer. Barnes claimed a Pittsburgh businessman had given the money to keep for him. The case awaits a February hearing. Barnes was released on $1,000 bond.

Kansas City PFA Star High Schoo Kansas Barnes Pittsburgh Lance Percy

Patton Heading to Australia for Pro Track Challenge

Long Beach City College track coach Mel Patton known as "the fastest human" will fly to Australia on Saturday to attempt a professional footrace. He expects to return to the United States by February 21.

Mel Patton Long Beach City College Mel Long Beach Australia States

Sports Calendar Track and Basketball Events Listing

Thursday schedule lists home racing events at Saniy Anita and the Globe Arena. Details include location notes like Skrive Auditorium Lay and Olympic Auditorium Sabo va. Event names reference roving teammates and a South Gace race. Local readers are directed to attend the arranged events at 1 pm.

Port Iee Globetrnera Skrive Lay Olympic Auditorium Sabo Saniy Anita

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