Pro Cagers Making Money Thanks to 24 Second Rule
Oscar Fraley reports on how the 24 second possession rule boosted pro basketball revenues and television ratings. Maurice Podoloff praises the rule as colleges eye change, while Ned Irish defends the college game amid pro dominance and Madison Square Garden promotions shaping the sport.
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Oscar Fraley Rew York
Gfii
National Basketball Association
Maurice Podloloff
N. B.A
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Branch Rickey
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Podoloff
Ned Irish
Podcloff
Irish
Madison Square Garden
Iash
Viculin Likely Final Game For Long Beach State Tigers
Long Beach State travels to Occidental to face the high powered Tigers in a potential season finale. The 49ers JV seek a 11th straight win over Oxy frosh as Tipoli opens at 7 PM. Jordan Viculia may depart for military duty after Friday.
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Occidental
Tigers
Jvs
Tipoli
Jordan Vicu
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49Ers
Viceulia
Armed Forces
John Miller
Bob Seymour
Mary Ruebel
Roo Foerster
Puede
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Couzee
St Oeame
Lone, Beach
Cal Paly
Local Stars Pace Whittier College Basketball Team
Long Beach players Maev Sippel Stan Hubert and Ton Thom lead Whittier College in a standout season. Sippel, a star at Long Beach City and Poly High alum, stars as guard and top rebounder. Hubert, former Poly High, averages over 11 points and just returned from military service. Thom, a former Wilson High scorer, starts at forward for the Poets.
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Ton Thom
Whittier College
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Squires
UCLA Adds Transfers From JC and Service Colleges
UCLA's grid roster grows with six transfers from Southland JC and service programs led by Jim Kennedy 215 pound tackle from Bakersfield JC, All-Southern Cal JC pick 1953, and two Fort Ord service gridders Don Sirren guard and Chuck Holloway back. Other transfers include Tom Avery East TL A tackle Joe Schladerer Fast LA guard and Gerry Yurosek Valley SC back, with track ace Melvin Hill 13-4 pole vault and sprinters Bert Kohnhorst Bod Zunistance runner among others.
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Retirnees
Jim Kennedy
Akersfield JC
Kennedy
Cal JC
Fort Ord Service
Don Sirren
Chuck Holloway
Mars
Birren
Bruin
Tom Avery
East TL. A
Joe Schladerer
L. A
Gery Yurosek
Valley SC
Melvin Hill
Glendale CC
Bert Kohnhorst
Santa Ara
Bod Zunistance
Poets Welcome Long Beach Swimmer LaBonte
Whittier College adds Jerry LaBonte from Long Beach to its swim squad. LaBonte capped 1954 as an All-America JC with a 200-yard breaststroke time of 2 31.92, beating last year’s second best by 3.1 seconds. He ranks seventh in the 100-yard breaststroke and fifth in the 150-yard individual medley on the 1954 All-America JC list.
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Hayes Jenkins Leads After First Day At World Figure Skating
Hayes Jenkins of Colorado Springs holds first place after six compulsory figures at the Vienna world championships. Alain Giletti of France is second, Ronald Robertson of Long Beach third, and David Jenkins fourth. Gusts of wind hampered David Jenkins while Hayes leads with 14 placings and 1053.3 points. Free skating to follow Wednesday.
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Alan Jenkins
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Long Beach
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Budapest
U. S
Jordan 9 Alumni Open 1953 Baseball Season at Home
Jordan 9 alumni team opens the 1953 season Wednesday at 2 45 p m hosting an Alumni squad. Coach Bill Crutchfield starts righty Sam Lacey 5 3 last year against lefty Barnett 2 2 in a utility role. lineup includes Shelby Fletcher Beaudlossom Bryant Shelton Maris Adams Magee. Hitter Unite led Panthers last year. Alumni already rostered includes Kitlingsworth Hull Bailey Johnson Brick Dawning. Ton Fairly and Mike White to join later.
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Sam Lacey
Ial Barnett
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Jerry Fletcher
Larry Beaudlossom
Jack Bryant
Road Shelton
Pete Maris
Dan* Adams
Mike Magee
Bob van Horne
Ton Fairly
Mike White
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Selvy Drops to 2nd Spot
In the week of Neil Johnston Week, Philadelph ia Warriors star Neil Johnston slipped to second in scoring after a 34 point game against Minneapolis as Milwaukee rookie Frank Selvy was held to 14 by Fort Wayne. Johnston led in rebounds with 787 for the week, while Harry Gallatin of New York and Bob Pettit of Milwaukee trailed. Bill Sharman of the Boston Celtics led free throw shooting at 89.2 percent.
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National Basketball Assoc
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Fort Wayne
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Bob Pettit
Bill Sharman
Boston Celtics
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Coast Basketball Results Show Mixed Night Across Leagues
USF 66, Santa Clara 52. Santa Barbara 03, Loyola 1. Idaho 85, Brecon State 80. San Jose St. 6, St. Mary’s 62. San Diego State Trosh 30. Santa Clara Frosh 66, USF Frosh i. Cal frosh, St. Marvin Froan vs Oregon Tech 93. National results include Minnesota 50, Indiana 10 and Michigan State 72, Purdue 75. Florida 4, Tennessee 4, Marquette 100, Notre Dame 51.
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Economy Run Slated Only for Automatics At Pike’s Peak
Detroit will host the 1953 Mobilgas Economy Run from March 24 to 16 with a route to Pike's Peak. The American Automobile Association will restrict entries to cars with automatic transmissions for the first time in this toned event.
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American Automobile Association
Orioles Ink Ex-Bevo Sports Briefs
The Golden Gloves, boxing’s major amateur tourney, debates headgear rules after Navy adopted protective gear for sailors entering rings following Ed Sanders death. National and international boxing updates include Chamzern Sonkitrat’s tentative bid to fight Raton Macias for the vacant world title. Golf and other sport notes mention Texas Open prep, Fatty Bere’s victory strategy, and a first prize update in the St. Petersburg Women’s Open. Ex-jockey Don Meade’s license and Browns signing add to the packed sports brief.
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Beavers Seeks Title With Victory Over Idaho Tonight
Oregon State Beavers seek a second straight Northern Division basketball title as they face Idaho tonight. Ranked No. 16, OSU aims to extend an 11 game conference win streak after a 60 65 victory over the Vandals.
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Oregon State Beavers
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Fullerton Product Hal Gregg Fires 71 Priddy Nabs Golf Title
Jerry Priddy once star of the stove league leads a golf tourney with a 71. Hal Gregg of Fullerton shoots 71 to win the top prize as Johnny Weissmuller cards 79 to edge George Gobel by one stroke. The event features many former players and a guest flight with notable names and scores across divisions.
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Detroit Crock
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Wagner
Pate Koken
Stan
Moore named athlete of month for January
UCLA standout Johnny Moore earns Helms Athletic Foundation athlete of the month honors for January. Coach John Weeden praised his chesslike play as he powered the Bruins with a 29 point performance against USC and continued as the school's all time leading scorer.
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Los Angeles
Johnny Moore
UCLA
John Weeden
Helms Athletic Foundation
Bruin
University of Southern Cafornia
Cleveland hotel seeks return of St. Louis Browns stay
The Cleveland hotel that housed the St. Louis Browns for 15 years invites the team back and wishes them luck for the coming season. Charley DeWitt, who sold his Browns stake in 1951, received the note from the hotel.
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St. Louis Browns
Baltimore
Cleveland
Browns
Charley de Witt
Smoot Promoter of Race Tracks Dies Penniless
Joseph M. Smoot an influential race track promoter died at 83 in Las Vegas after a life promoting tracks in Florida and California. He built Hialeah Park and financed Gulfstream, helped legalize pari mutuel betting, and broadcast ideas from a boat beyond three miles. His creation in Las Vegas cost 43 million dollars and faced two bankruptcies. he reportedly faced embezzlement charges if alive.
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Nev
UPI
Joseph M. Smoot
Smoot
Hialeah Park
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Gulfstream Track
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Racing Picks Highlight Selections From Week’s Card
The column lists BEST BET Hall Caste in seventh and BEST CHANCE FEI Glipsy Rover in fourth with MOST PROBABLE Wwix NER Cyclotron in sixth. PREFERRED PARLAY Quick Penny to Dear Amber, BANKROLL SPECIAL Dark Kahl in second, Pioneer in first, CLOCKER'S TIP Free Plupeer.
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Glipsy Rover
Amber
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