Paige, Ramsdell, Pirates notes dusted in 1954 sports
The column surveys Satchel Paige under Orioles prospects in the Pacific Coast League, weighing 21000 salary risks against his drawing power and aging form. It also notes Willard Ramsdell’s knuckleball career shift to Iola management, Pirates spring train invocations including ex-Twins, and the 1954 college golf and basketball contemplation with Gola vs Hagan and Wooden’s favor.
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Willard
Ramsdell
Hollywood
Los Angeles
Portland
Iola
Kan
Willie
Holy Cross Romps St. John’s 78 58 Amid Court Turmoil
Holy Cross, ranked 10th, defeated St. John’s of Brooklyn 78 to 58. The game featured a bench scuffle after St. John’s Martin Satalino grabbed referee Tony Agatiello by the neck and was ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct. Later, St. John’s Joe Liebler and Sally Walker mixed in an elbowing incident. police restrained both benches and warned spectators.
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Boston
Holy Cross
St. John's
Brooklyn
St.John's
Martin Satalino
Coronz
N. Y
Tony
Agatiello
Pete Carroll
Auch
Satalino
Sally Walker
Joe Lieb
Liebler
Walker
Batalina
Herbert Maloney
Lishic
Giardello vows to stop foes after quick knockouts
New York boxer Joey Giardello, nicknamed Jolting Joe, boasted in his dressing room after stopping Walter Cartier in 2:48 of the first round. He previewed ending fights quickly and noted his earlier KO of Garth Panter. Meanwhile Maurice Harper from Oakland challenges Sugar Wilson in Sacramento in a 10-round welterweight telecast, replacing Paddy Young.
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Joe Giardello
Walter Cartier
Tee
Garth Fanter
Salt Lake
Giardello
New York
Supreme Court
Bob Chris Lenberry
New York Commission
Cartier
Sacramento
Maurice Harper
Bobo Olson
Sugar) Wilson
Wilson
Paddy Young
Harper
Oakland
Sammy Saunders
San Francisco
Selvy Meets Gala Tonight in major college clash
Sixteen top teams highlight a winter night of college basketball led by Kentucky seeking a 16th straight win over Georgia. Furman star Selvy faces La Salle’s Goss as Furman aims to upset ninth-ranked Explorer squad in Philadelphia. Indiana visits Michigan State as the Big Ten resumes play.
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New York
Kentucky
Georgia
Adoph Rupp
Wildcats
Western Kentucky
Keeks
Eastern Kentucky
Hilltoppers
Duquesne
Jaden
Furman
Explorers
George Washington-Duke
Duke
Generals
Indiana
Michigan State
Hoosiers
Mays on furlough before discharge from Army
Willie Mays Giants center fielder departs Fort Eustis on a week long furlough ahead of his discharge from the Army. The star outfielder will return to civilian life after completing military duties.
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Mays
Fort.eustis
Wiliie Mays
New York Giants
Ft. Eustis
Army
Wolfman to Succeed Cal's Clint Evans at Cal
George Wolfman will succeed Clint Evans as head baseball coach at the University of California when the 1954 season ends. He will serve as assistant during the 1954 season, while Evans, who tops the year in 1951, must retire under the university’s mandatory retirement rule for faculty at age 65.
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Shehkele
George Wolfman
Clint Evans
University of California
Wolfman
Evans
Univer
Toulon High Stands With One Player On Court
Toulon High School faced a 76 to 35 defeat at Wethersfield as 11 players left the lineup due to fouls injuries ineligibility and other issues. Leo Seclowan was left on the floor alone in the final stretch with two Toulon players remaining.
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Kewanee
Toulon
Wethersfield Hign
Wethersfield
Teulon
Leo Seclowan
Williams Sees Red Sox Improvement But Pennant Hope Dims
Ted Williams, famed Red Sox slugger, warns Boston cannot be sure of a pennant win. He says the Yankees remain the team to beat and notes Boston is young and could improve after finishing fourth last season. He also comments on the Athletics trade terms.
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Boston
Ted’ Williams
Red Sox
Yankees
Athletics
Cats upset at Bryant ends Kentucky football dispute
In Lexington Kentucky athletic officials consider holding Paul Bryant to his contract after his abrupt resignation signal. President Dr HL Donovan would not recommend accepting the resignation and sources say the Athletic Association may take no action, leaving Bryant bound to his nine year deal as basketball sentiment grows at Kentucky.
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Lexington
Kentucky
Paul Bryant
Texas A&m
Bryant
Bruins and Trojans Renew Rivalry In Pack Basketball Match
In Los Angeles UCLA defeated Stanford 92 73 while USC edged Cal 53 49 in PCC action. Stan led late before UCLA pulled away as Russ Lawler scored 20 for Stanford and Chet Carr led USC with 46 points. California’s Bob McKeen held to five as USC built a 15 4 early lead and controlled the game.
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California Bears
Trojans
California
Cal
USC
Los Angeles
Ucla Bruins
Stanford Indians
Stanford
Bruins
Indians
UCLA
Russ Lawler
Ron Bane
Johnny Moore
Ron Livingston
Bears
Bob McKeen
Trojan
Chet Carr
Bob Albo
Tre Santi
Contornia
Brat Sustelio
Towls
Waster
Oleg “Suzdaledi
Westwood
Ron’ Bane
Johnny ‘Moore
Ron
Beavers Rally to 65 41 Victory Over Washington State
Oregon State drilled Washington State 65-41 Friday night to improve to 6-3 in the Pacific Coast Conference Northern Division. Wade Halbrook scored 31 points fueling the Beavers as Washington State fell, Idaho moved to 4-5 after losing 65-59 to Washington, and Oregon hoped for a top-two finish with another win over the Cougars.
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Oregon
Oregon State
Washington State
Beavers
Cougars
Dapesters
Washington
Doy
Idaho
Rally Tonight Showcases LDS Athletic Exhibition
Dale Andreson preserves a golf exhibition and athletic rally at Jordan High School gym starting at 6 30. The program highlights a Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints athletic program with girl basketball demonstrations and two IDS cage league games on the program.
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Latter-Day Saints
Dale Andreson
Jordan High School Pym
Church of Jesus’ Christ, Latter-day Saints
Wrestling Results at Ocean Park meet
Lane and Catton defeated Mario DeSousa and Tatinsard. Bud, Cartinaippee Wilbur Snyder and Dr. Lee Grable, Pa Fraley pinned Frenchy Roy. Buc avideon and Gordy Gurillo battled to a draw.
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Ocean Park Lane
Catton
Mario DeSousa
Gh Tatinsard
Bud /Cartinaippee Wilbur ‘Snyder
Renegades fall as Long Beach wins 69 to 45
Long Beach City College defeated Bakersfield JC 69 to 63 to seize a share of the Metropolitan Conference lead. Jerry Mitchell led LBC with 19 points while Bill McFarland and Jerry Lanier added 23 and 18 respectively as Bakersfield struggled against the Viking zone and relied on outside shots.
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Jerry Hall
Bakersfield JC
Long Beach City College
Viking Gymnasium
Renegades
Long Beach
Metro
el Camino
Bush
Jerry Mitchell
Bakersfield
Mitchell
Bill McFarland
Viking
Jerry Lanier
City College
Vikings
Norsemen
Vikes
LBCO
Bakeratleit
Lanter
AY Frockard
Coole Fin
Barkey
Handey Am Filliday
As Farlind
CG Brown
Juenelt Cary
Qualmac
LBC
Bakers
Joe
Ed Holliday
Viking Joe Handley
Bob Cook
Leahy to Sc Rumored as USC Coach in 1955
Rumors swirl that Frank Leahy may become head football coach at Southern California in 1955 with Jess Hel promoted to athletic director. Leahy, recently resigning Notre Dame due to ill health, is said to be active in business in Southern California.
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Frank Leahy
Southern California
Jess Hel
Leahy
Notre Dame
Southern
California
Radio TV Santa Anita Feature Sunday Update
Sports notes from KNXT and KTLA cover race results and race times at Santa Anita. Features highlight St Marys Loyola KNTO and Seabiscuit era topics with brief program bullets and station IDs.
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Santa Anita
St. Mary's Loyolase
Abe
KTLA
Traded Pair Both Happy In Four-Player Swap
Outfielders Johnny Groth and Sam Mele express satisfaction with the Chicago White Sox Baltimore Orioles four player trade. Groth says the Sox offer a pennant chance and Mele hopes to excel in Baltimore. The White Sox gain Johnny Linen and the Orioles acquire infielder Neil Berry in the deal.
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Johnny Groth
Sam Mele
Chicago White Sox
Baltiimore Orioles
Groth
Sox
Orioles
Mele
Baltimore
Chisox
Johnny Linen
Neil Berry
N Y Trip in Sight for Wildcat Aces
New York UP reports Kentucky’s top three players Curt Hagan Frank Ramsey and Lou Theropoulos will play together on the East Squad in the New York Herald Tribune All-Star game on March 27. All three are ineligible for the NCAA Tournament as graduate students. This marks Kentucky’s first New York appearance since 1951 when they helped win the NCAA championship as sophomores.
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New York
Kentucky
Curt Hagan
Frank Ramsey
Lou Theropoulos
New York Herald Tribune
Wildcats
Mother's hot dog stirs trouble in Notre Dame tale
Oscar Fraley recalls Terrence Patrick Brennan, Notre Dame's new coach, amid a 1947 Army game mishap as his mother and father collide with a sunlit crowd. The piece wanders through birthdays, injuries, horse names, and a Casey Stengel quip, all tied by sports nostalgia and light anecdotes.
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Oscar Fraley
New York
Terrence Patrick Brendan
Notre Dame
Army
California
Chicago
South Bend
Brennan
Terry
Pop Brennan
Ted
Hasty Road
Toledo Farm
Tomantic
Native Dancer
Polyneaian
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