UCLA Faces California in Key Pacific Coast Conference Clash
UCLA must win both games in the two game set with league leading California at Pauley Pavilion to pull even in the PCC southern division. The Bruins trail 5-1 to 3-3 and televise on HINJ-TV with radio on KFWB. USC visits Stanford as Oregon State hosts Washington and Idaho visits Moscow in northern division games.
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Redlegs Sign First In Major League Contract Derby
The Cincinnati Redlegs led the majors in signing players as relief pitchers Frank Smith and Clyde King inked deals before rivals. Philadelphia Athletics GM and star Taye Philley remain at odds over contracts. Orestes Minnie Minoso faces contract trouble with the White Sox while the New York Giants announce Daryl Spencer’s Army departure and add Dave Williams Bobby Hofman and Dave Gardner to their roster.
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Garrett Off to See Brown Update on Browns Contract Talks
Stanford star Bobby Garrett left Palo Alto for Miami as the Browns and Garrett moved toward a possible pro deal. He spoke of two Canadian interest but dismissed them, noting he preferred to stay in the United States and hoped for an agreement with Paul Brown. Garrett declined to name figures but suggested a salary near 15000 dollars, with no firm offer yet.
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Big Cap Choices in Anita Tuneup at Santa Anita
A large field for the $50,000 San Antonio Handicap at Santa Anita includes Mark-Ye-Well, Find, Indian Hero and Apple Valley among top contenders for the $100,000 Santa Anita Handicap coming Feb. The six furlong Birthday Handicap drew nine rivals led by Imbros and Berseem. Mark-Ye-Well and Arcara loom in the big race picture with jockeys Guerin Shoemaker and Longdon aboard.
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Brennan Taps Ex-Pilot Tutor For Southern California
Brennan recruits former prep tutor George Dickson from Excelsior High School to join his staff at Southern California. Dickson, head coach of Encelsior High Pilots in 1951, signs as backfield coach replacing Johnny Lujack who retired. He was a reserve quarterback at Notre Dame behind Lujack and previously served as an assistant with the Green Bay Packers.
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Skiing Fair to Good on All Area Slopes in California
Snow conditions vary from fair to good across Southern California winter sports areas for the weekend. Big Bear Lake reports 10 to 12 inches with roads entirely clear. Facilities will be operating at all resort areas.
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Ingram Wins Gloves Fancy at Hollywood Legion Stadium
Golden Gloves action at Hollywood Legion Stadium features Lenny Ingram of San Diego defeating Charles R. Smith of Seattle in a thriller to reach the semifinals, while Dick Mastirez of Los Angeles stops Walter Crawford in the 126-pound quarterfinals. Other bouts include Larry Sousa versus Joe Charles and Ali Roberson versus Leonard Howard as the tournament advances.
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Flecky Advances to Coast League Umpiring Rank
Don Flecky of Norwalk, an arbiter in the Class C State League last season, has been sold by the circuit to the Pacific Coast League. At 26, Flecky has three years of umpiring behind him as he steps into higher professional ranks.
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Patton Pulls Up After Leading Sprint in Melbourne
Patton, renowned American world record holder for 100 and 220 yards, pulled up lame early in the World Professional Sprint Championships in Melbourne. Keith Alston won the 73-yard opening race in 7.5 seconds, edging Gerald Hutchinson, with Herb McKenley third and Patton finishing fifth. McKenley won the 150-yard race by a yard over Sam Baldwin, Alston third, while Patton retired injured at 15 yards. Linyd La Bench of Panama finished sixth.
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Giambra Faces Scortichini In Madison Square Garden Showdown
New York UP reports lightweight and welterweight stakes as Josy Giambra seeks to rebound after a loss to Bobby Dykes in Miami ended his 16 month win streak and dropped him in the rankings. Italian challenger Scortichini arrives with a draw over Basillo and an American campaign.
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Vike Coach Remains Here
Long Beach City College Dean says Buck Andreasen will coach next season after Idaho passed on his candidacy. Idaho picked Mel Stahley, former Chicago Cardinals backfield coach, unanimous by the faculty committee. Stahley’s record at Brown and Washington emphasized strong passing plays and developing quarterbacks like Don Heinrich.
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Sports on Radio TV Highlights Local Athletics
Broadcasts feature UCLA basketball against Stanford and football from 80-Bartard, plus Kelball and wrestling events. KMPC and KABC announce 6:39 PM times with a slate of college and local sports, including Park Wrestling and soccer highlights.
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McKeen Leads Cal Basketball Vying With UCLA Bruins
California star Bob McKeen, 6-7 center, leads the Golden Bears in a showdown with UCLA at Westwood, after setting school records and earning All-American honors last season. Coach Nibs Price hails the 1953-54 quintet as Berkeley’s best, with McKeen averaging 15.8 points and 9.7 rebounds per game as they pursue the Southern Division crown.
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Leahy Denies USC Coaching Bid Eyes TV Work and Palm Springs Plans
Frank Leahy says he has no designs on the Southern California coaching job and is considering TV production ventures. He notes Terry Brennan could succeed, mentions retirement plans, and describes a Palm Springs two to three week visit with his wife while remaining a permanent Michigan City resident. He dodges public appearances and discusses the split-T formation among Catholic sisters.
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Vikes Earn 26th Win In Narrow LBCC Rally
Long Beach City College avoids upset by Harbor JC with a 63 to 54 victory for its 26th win of the season. Coach Charlie Church lamented uneven play and blamed the gym for some sloppiness while Joe Handley led LBCC with 16 points and Len Lorack added 18 as leaders head toward a pivotal Tuesday showdown.
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Colts Name Cumiskey to Line Coach Berth
Tak Cumiskey has been named offensive line coach of the Baltimore Colts. The Youngstown Ohio native spent the past three years working for the State of Ohio and serving as a scout and advisor for pro and collegiate teams in the west. He played at Ohio State and was an all Big Ten end.
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Carrell Speedway Reopens With Reconditioned Track
Carrell Speedway readies for Midgets opener with a completely rebuilt surface. Racing Director J C Agajanian says the oval is banded deep and rerolled to allow high or low turns. A 50 lap main event is scheduled with time trials at af.
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Old Zuppee pupil retires at Occidental College
Jordan Payton, longtime Occidental College track coach since 1956, is named athletic director succeeding Bill Anderson who retires at semester end. Grant Dunlap becomes baseball and basketball coach after Anderson. Jordan Brings USC sprinter fame and service All America honors in World War II era.
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Selvy Bevo loom in NIT bids as Furman and Dayton join
In New York the NIT fights to lure top scorers Ken tucky spurned by the SEC and Furman star Frank Selvy near breaking the all time scoring record with 51 points in a 114-67 win over Georgia Tech. Bevo Francis of Rio Grande dominates scoring at 48.9 ppg while Dayton and Duquesne also join the field as hosts seek a strong local attraction amid waning regional teams.
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Women Pros Solve Problem New Heads
In St Petersburg the Ladies Professional Golf Association reconstituted its tournament committee after three weeks. Babe Zaharias Patty Berg and Louise Surgis were chosen to replace Betsy Rawls Marilyn Smith and Betty Jamerson. Zaharias, president, opposed any partisan panel. Jackie Pung walked out but returned as the new committee was approved.
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Black and Vejar Set for April Rematch in Chicago
Jed Black and Chico Vejar, who drew in a 10 round bout at Chicago Stadium, will fight again in a rematch at the same venue in April. The rematch may be televised nationally within three weeks of Bobo Olsen’s April 2 middleweight title defense against Kid Gavilan at the stadium.
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