Bruins and Trojans brace for weekend title bid
UCLA and USC face key tests as Stanford and California visit. UCLA trails by three games and USC by two, with crucial showdowns looming February 12 13 and 19 20. Stanford star Selleck and Bruins defenders loom large while Cal guard Matheny and McKeen challenge Wooden’s plans. Local prep highlights note Wilson High’s stride under Bil Patterson and top scorers in the Coast League.
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Twogls
USC
Trojans
Stanford
Westwood
California
Berkeley
Bears
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Indians
Nibs Price
Jack Garthner
Utah
Reevenge
George Selleck
Bobby Garrett
George
Scotty
Kellogg's
YMCA
Selleck
Piymaker
Gob Burnett
Stanford Bantam
Ronnie Livingston
Don Bragg
Bruin
Ron
Donis
Tinowood
Cal
Bob McKeen
Bob Matheny
Roy Irvin
McKeen
Matheny
Trojan
Dick Welsh
UCLA Star Lattner Lift Pitt Stock in NFL Signings
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed UCLA halfback Paul Cameron and Notre Dame star Johnny Lattner, aiming for a potent backfield. Cameron, Lattner, and NFL potential are evaluated as the Steelers expect a quick transition, with contracts around ten thousand dollars for one year each. Cameron may switch to quarterback while Lattner recovers from a shoulder, as team officials note NFL stars shifted from other backfield roles.
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UCLA
Paul Cameron
Cameron
Johnny Lattner
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Art Rooney
Pittsburgh
Rooney
Lattner
Notre Dame
Los Angeles
West Coast
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Fenst
Fedrets
Toronto
Winnipeg
Ottawa
CFL
Vancouver
Joe Bach
Bach
NFL
Otto Graham
Sid Luckmen
Sammy Baugh
Bob Waterfield
Snow depth peaks at Blue Ridge with 20 inches this weekend
Snow depths across Southern California peak with Blue Ridge at 20 inches. Big Bear Mt Baldy Mt Waterman Kratks Ridge report 18 inches while Green Valley 14 and Snow Summit 13 to 20. Snow Valley 12 to 18, Holiday Hall 10 to 20, Table Around Tala 5 to 15. all roads open and facilities operating.
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California
Blue Ridge
Big Bear
Mt. Baldy
Mt. Waterman
Kratks Ridge
Green Valley
Snow Summit
Snow Valley
Holiday Hall
Tala
Bums Keep Wary Eye on Thomson
New York up man recalls Bobby Thomson once ruined the Dodgers and wonders if he can repeat. The piece notes Thomson's potential to spark a revived Milwaukee Braves to win in 1954, comparing past sluggers who reinvented themselves and become stars.
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Pecan Walley
NEW York
Dodgers
Bobby Thomson
New York Giant
Milwaukee Braves
Braves
Allie Reynolds
Yankees
Cleveland
Dixie Walker
Brooklyn
Hank Sauer
Cincinnati
Cubs
Nelson Fox
White Sox
Segura Earns Fifth Net Tourney Victory
Pancho Segura defeated Pancho Gonzales 8-5 to claim his fifth professional tour win on Friday night. Semifinals saw Segura beat Frank Sedgman 8-5 while Gonzales beat Don Budge 8-6. Gonzales and Budge then won a 9-7 doubles match over Kramer and Segura.
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Pancho Segura
Jack Kramer
Pancho Gonzales
Segura
Frank Sedgman
Gonzales
Don Budge
Budge
Kramer
Sedgeman
Australian Thomson Leads In Phoenix Open Round One
Australian Peter Thomson and Texan Jack Harden share the lead at the Phoenix Open as the $210,000 event heads into the second round. Thomson shot 64 and Harden 64 amid a crowded field including Manuel de la Torre and John Weitzel with 66s, while Lloyd Mangrum chased with 68 and Barthel in the AAU Test pace.
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Peter Thomson
Jack Harden
Thomson
Ben Hogan
Harden
Manuel de la Torre
John Weitzel
Lloyd Mangrum
Marty Furgal
Bakersfield Aims to Halt Long Beach’s Scoring Spree
Bakersfield JC visits Long Beach City College for a Metropolitan Conference clash at 8 p.m. The Renegades, led by Jerry Lanier, seek to slow Eddie Holliday and the Vikings who boast a 20 point per game average. Bakersfield holds a 5–1 league mark and aims to rebound after earlier losses to Long Beach.
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Renegades
Vike
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Su-Teaveys
Viking
Jack
Heey Gades
Bakers
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Jerry Lanier
Compton
Long Beach
Eddie Holliday
Santa
Monica
San Diego
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East L. A
Brennan's rise tied to family ties and hard work
Sister Eileen Brennan, 23, in Long Beach reveals Terry Brennan's path to Notre Dame fame. He shifted from dreams to coaching after football practice and law studies, later becoming the youngest major university head coach. The Brennan family has deep ties to Notre Dame and nearby coaching circles.
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Notre Dame
Long Beach
Eileen Brennan
Terry
Eileen
Chicago
Brennan
Frank Leahy
Sity
Leahy
Familly
Jim
Marquette
Loyola of Chicago
Mr. Leahy
Tong Beach
Elmer Snyder
Clarence
Italian Olympic Idol Succumbs in Poverty
Alberto Braglia, 71, once a three time Olympic gymnastics champion and European idol, has died in poverty in Modena Italy. He reportedly suffered a heart attack on Monday. Braglia won gold in 1904 Athens and repeated victories in London 1908 and Stockholm 1912.
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Modena
Italy
Alberto Braglia
Braglia
Athens
London
Stockholm
Spa Clubs Seek Nod for 2 Race Licenses
The California Horse Racing Board will hold public hearings in Palm Springs February 15 and 16. The Desert Turf Club seeks a license to conduct quarter horse racing at Palm Springs and the Palm Springsanet Club seeks a license to conduct thoroughbred racing.
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California Horse Racing Board
Palm Springs
Desert Turf Club
Coast League pulls 3 surprises with $3 million Angels tag
Wrigley signals Coast League interest in sale as Hollywood Stars trade Red Lynn to Lubbock and Ted Davis to Des Moines. Price to buy the Angels reportedly includes Wrigley Field, parking, surrounding real estate, Angel players, a PCC franchise, and territorial rights.
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Chicago Cubs
Hollywood Stars
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Lynn
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Port
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PCC
Bruins Host Tribe Quintet Tonight in PCC Basketball
The Pacific Coast Conference southern division resumes with California hosting USC and Stanford at Westwood. Stanford aims with Russ Lawler while UCLA relies on Moore, Bane, Nauls, Livingston, and Bragg. broadcast on KEW. Oregon leads the northern division as Oregon State hosts Washington State in two games. Idaho sits third with 4-4, facing Washington.
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USC Trojans
Stanford
UCLA
Westwood
Russ Lawler
Bruin
KEW
John Moore
Ron Bane
Willie Nauls
Ron Livingston
Don Bragg
Compton
George Selleck
Alex ‘Suzdaloff
Tribe
USC
Bears
Trojans
Oregon
Oregon State
Washington State
Tdaho
Washington
Giardello Faces Cartier In Madison Square Garden Bout
New York hosts a 10 round middleweight clash with Joey Giardello, 47-10-5, as 2 to 1 favorite against Walter Cartier, 41-10-1, at Madison Square Garden. The bout airs on ABC and NBC at 7 p.m. Pacific. Giardello seeks momentum after stopping Garth Panter signaling power. Cartier, once a top contender, has 24 knockouts but several stoppages against him.
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Madison Square Garden
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Philadelphia
Bobo Olson
Walter Cartier
Brosix
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NBC
Giardello
Jan
Garth Panter
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Tiger
Joe
Giardelio
Cartier
Sports Calendar Basketball Schedule Summary
Basketball calendar lists games and venues including At Bt. minony Excels at Poly ivlisge awe ny Lynwood at Jordan 6.20 and UCLA 8.30. Other events include Bakeraneld at Brayford and Derby at 1 p.m. Details are fragmented and partially unreadable.
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Terry Brennan Faces Irish Pressure As Coach
The piece profiles Terence Brennan at 25 taking Notre Dame’s helm after Leahy and Rockne, highlighting his age, background as a former Leahy player, and early public reception. It compares Brennan’s approach to Rockne’s motivational oratory and Leahy’s understated style, noting doubts about his ability to lead the grid iron dynasty and whether he can inspire the same fervor.
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Rockne
Terry Brennan
Gip
Frank Leahy
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Knute Rockne
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Dess Harper
Roach
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Peise
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Sports on Radio TV Picks and Boxing Highlights
Radio and TV sports listings feature boxing and college basketball with UCLA vs Stanford and other matchups. Broadcasts include Santa Anita events and regional games across KLAG KCOP and KRJ stations for Saturday afternoon viewing.
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Pirie Rumor News at S C
Los Angeles reports from London claim a Hollywood producer pressured distance runner Gordon Pirie to attend the University of Southern California. British sources say Sam Zimbalist acting for USC tried to persuade Pirie to change his plans. Pirie recently took a sales job with an English paint maker to free time for track. Mortensen said he did not know Zimbalist or SC had contacted him.
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London
Gordon Pirie
University of Southern California
Jess Mortensen
Sam Zimjbalist
United States
Firie
Fights Stir Ups and Unclear Matchups Last Night
An unclear report lists several fighters and locations with jumbled names and numbers. The fragment hints at a boxing or mixed fight card with multiple participants including Akron, Philadelphia, and Oakland as possible sites, but specifics are corrupted.
Patton Leaves for Australia World Meet
Bryce Patton, once billed as the World’s Fastest Human, leaves Long Beach City College for Melbourne to compete in the World Profession Track Championships. He will race 75 to 130 yard sprint series with top rivals Herb McKeney and Lloyd LaBeach, who warned of the Melbourne course’s Santa Anita like facilities including starting gates and photo finishes.
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U. S
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Oslo
Frances Dorsey
Marcer Island
Wash
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David Jenkins
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Carale -Ann Ormaca
Fresno
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Herb McKeney
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