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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1954

Page

9

Jeff Cravath Memorial Scholarship Fund urged

Alumni and friends of USC push a perpetual Jeff Cravath Memorial Scholarship to honor the late ex Trojan coach who died in an automobile accident. Winston R Fuller chairs the committee aiming to establish the fund by May 1 with contributions from 3 to 1000 dollars.

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Aragon Wins Split Decision Over Davey In LA Bout

Aroused 10 400 crowd at the Olympic Auditorium witnessed Aragon edge Davey by split decision after 10 rounds. Officials Mushy Callahan and Joe Stang were suspended for the ruling, while California Athletic Commission members Everett Sanders and Norman Houston left the venue amid the controversy. Sanders indicated such decisions would be curbed, though reversing the result seemed unlikely. Davey sought a rematch under stricter terms, praising the fight but criticizing the outcome.

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UCLA Faces Stanford in Key PCC Race Clash

Cal and UCLA hold 5-4 marks as Oregon State leads north division with 8-4. UCLA coach plans to use regular starters as star center Body McKeen is limited. Stanford visits Palo Alto while Southern California hosts Oregon State in forthcoming PCC games.

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Widener Handicap favorites in 139400 race at Hialeah

In Miami Florida fourteen thoroughbreds prepared for the Widener Handicap at Hialeah Park with Royal Vale the 5-2 favorite at 126 pounds. The race will be aired nationally on CBS from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. and on radio from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. with riders including Jacl West yope and others listed among probable starters.

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Little Men Dominate U.P. Small America Team

The United Press selects its sixth annual Small America team for players 5 feet 10 inches and under, led by Zim Lamkin of De Paul and Chuck Rolles of Cornell on the first team. Second team includes Bob Marbertson, Frank Dentico, George Selleck, Carl Inge, and Fran O’Hara. Lamkin tops De Paul in scoring, while Livingston leads his LSU squad with 260 points and a 45 percent field goal rate.

New York United Press Zim Lamkin de Paul Chuck Rolles Cornall Benny McArdle LSU Dennis Blind Purdue Bob Marbertson Utah Uate Frank Dentico St. Francis George Selleck Stanpet Carl Inge Texas Tech Fran O'Hara LaSalle Lamkin de Pauli Livingston WCU Rollés Blind McArdle Bob Pettit Harbertson Selleck Ince

Finley Stops Hernandez In Third Round Bout

Dick Finley knocked out Chebo Hernandez in the third round of a scheduled 10 rounder in San Jose. Finley trailed through two rounds before landing a decisive right hand to Hernandez's jaw, sending him to the canvas and out after a late count from referee Frankie Brown.

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Pro Netters Open 1904 Tennis Show In Los Angeles

Promoter Jack Kramer debuts a two night 1904 professional tennis event at Olympic Auditorium. Pancho Gonzales to face Don Budge in singles with Sedgman meeting Segura in the second match. Winners to play Saturday for a purse around 6000 dollars with 4000 to the winner and 2000 to the runner-up.

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Sports Calendar colorful garble at regional venues

Event list shows multiple sports with uncertain spellings and misread names. Readable items mention wrestling, swimming, and racing at various colleges and venues with dates and times, including a notable alumni baseball gathering and a Lorde Garinn And Cayton match ups.

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Duke's Lea Tops Field in California's Santa Anita Derby

California's richest three year old race the Santa Anita Derby anchors Derby Day. Duke's Lea the Calumet Farm favorite faces rivals including Determined Major Speed James Session Ordained Mr Mustard Cobblers Bench Faust Free Travertine El Crag Indian Red For Free and Duke's Lea with Mdilie Aveard aboard. Betters expect a showdown between Duke's Lea and Determine as Calumet seeks a third straight Derby title with strong support from other contenders and an international flavor with Neville Sellwood aboard Coloss Bend.

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NIT Rises in Bid Race as Niagara Beats NYU 72 54

NCAA and NIT standings shift with Niagara’s 72 54 win over NYU at Madison Square Garden. Oklahoma City scheduled to face Bradley in Peoria on March 9 in a first round game, with both tournaments listing top teams like Duquesne, Western Kentucky, Wichita, Dayton, Louisville, Seattle, Idaho State and Oklahoma City in varying rankings.

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