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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1955

Page

6

Sid Gillman new Rams coach vows versatile Split T system

Sid Gillman, newly named head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, outlines a plan to use a Split T and Spin T hybrid offense with players training two hours daily and practicing in segmented scrimmages. He emphasizes adaptability for pro football, plans to meet Southland players, study game films, and house players as he builds a balanced, multi position squad.

Sid Gillman Los Angeles Rams Southland “Press Sid Legion The Town Mouse Bearcat Los Angeles Aida Cincy Joe Madra Lowell Storm Jack Faulkner Dan Reeves Fred Levy Hal Seley Ang Sid Cincinnati Rams Gillman Tiossenston Ford Cleveland Browni Ram Southland Bob Boyd Tom Fears Dutch van Brecklin Gilanan

East West All Star selections and Long Beach State clash notes

East squad names were announced for the ninth annual East West All Star charity game. Duquesne and Fordham stars join the roster as Caltech invades Long Beach State for a late season matchup with the 49ers at 8 p.m. Caltech previously beat the 49ers in a double overtime earlier this season.

Duquesne Fordham New York Dick Ricketts Ed Conlin

Charles Eyes Valdes or Moore After Norkus Win

Ex champion Ezzard Charles, ring rusty in a Madison Square Garden win over Charley Norkus, said he will fight either Nino Valdes or Archie Moore next month. The bout left Norkus with facial injuries and foul trouble, while Charles cited eye and knuckle injuries require healing time before a return by March 25.

New York Buzzard Charles Nino Valdes Archie Moore Charley Norkus Madison Square Garden Norkus Port Washington N. C Ezzerd Frera Cininnati Rocky Marciano Rocky Ezzard Vorkus Charles Charley

UCLA Clinches Tie for PAC Coast Title in Narrow Win

UCLA tied for the Southern Division crown after a 48 43 victory over California as Stanford beat Washington State and USC rallied past Stanford. Willie Naulls led UCLA with 16 points while Bob McKeen struggled early. Roy Tyin sparked USC’s second half comeback with 22 points. Oregon State remained undefeated in the Northern Division at 13-0 with a 78-61 win over Washington State.

Associated Press UCLA Bruins California Cal Southern California Stanford Southern Ween Indians Southern Cal Los Angeles Oregon State Washington State Washington Oregon Willie Nealls Bears Bob McKeen MckKeen Naulls Roy Tyin Trojans Irvin Ron Tomsie Stent Ags Pealiaf Kaufmm Tryin Welst Carr Stan Brown Schwatger Tomsc

Vukovich Tops Gardena Drivers in 100-lap Midget Race

Promoter J. C. Agajanian guarantees $2,000 purse as Billy Vukovich leads nine Indianapolis veterans including John Parsons in a Gardena Stadium 100-lap AAA national championship midget race. Twenty-five mile main event caps heat races and a 15-lap semi-main.

Gardena Billy Vukovich Johnntsonie Parsons Indianapolis Gardena Stadium J. C. Agajanian

Loss drops Vikes from title race after El Camino loss

Long Beach City College fell 56-53 at El Camino Friday night ending a surprise run in the Metropolitan Conference. The Vikings hit five free throws to El Camino's 16 as foul calls favored the Warriors and Long Beach trailed by as much as nine before closing the gap. The defeat leaves Long Beach 8-4 in conference play, in fourth place behind Valley, Bakersfield and San Diego.

Long Beach City College el Camino Vikings el Ca Mino the Lakes Long Beach EL Taning Stone Howver Warriors Valley Bakersfield San Diego AA Canine Waenee Smite Fay Bandler

Viking Nine Rally Lifts LBCC Past Orange Coast 2 1

Roger Hull shined on the mound and at the plate as Long Beach City College beat Orange Coast College 2 1. Hull worked the ninth inning bases loaded threat without a tally, then Kim Dugan delivered a game winning RBI double in the bottom of the frame. Hull had three hits and scored the first run, while Ralph McAdams allowed two hits through five frames for LBCC.

Roger Hull Long Beach City College Vikings Orange Coast College Orange Coast Hull Kim Dugan Jack Brick Milt White Roberts Long Beach Ralph McAdams

Sports Calendar Tonight Highlights Multiple Events

Tonight's lineup includes San Diego State at Pepperdine and Bianford vs. CSG at Pan-Pacific. Other events: COP at Loyola at 3 30. Water Derby at Olympic Auditorium and RamsRamponi in wrestling card. Badminton and horse racing listed with various venues across Southern California.

Haskerpatt L. B. State San Diego State Pepperdine Bianford CSG Pan-Pacific Loyola Olympic Auditorium Haxing Hollywood Caliente Spridget Auto Maces—Gardens Leo Youd Natatorim Lewsnern Centennia Chamlanships

Sports Radio TV and Track Meet Listings Summary

Radio and TV listings show Santa Anica Derby on KNN at 4 45 p m and Track Meet on KHJ at 5 20 p m Santa Acia Fe Creations on KAPC and Stanford on KABC at 8 30 p m UCLA on KFWB at 8 30 p m plus television basketball Minnesota versus Michigan on Ted 12 Joan to Game on KRCA 14. Rampant versus Filippo on RABG 131 in testing work.

Santa Anica KNN KHJ Santa Acia Fe-creations KAPC Stanford KABC UCLA KFWB Minn Mich Ted Joan KRCA Rampant Filippo

All Giants Signed Up For World Series Champs

New York Giants announce their signings as they head into spring training in Port Vue. Rookie Bob Lennon lands a contract after a 345 batting in the Southern Association last season. Totals suggest players may average about 550 000 this year, with salaries spread modestly among key stars and roster depth.

NEW York New York Giants Giants Bob Lennon Nashville Wil Trvin Burt Dusty Rhodes Jis Irvin

Track Regulars in AAU Indoor Classic Tonight

After the AAU Indoor Championships final exam, four 30-man U S track and field teams will be picked for the Pan American Games in Mexico City next month. Wes Santee and Fred Dwyer loom to join Denmark's Gunnar Nielsen in the mile, likely earning spots alongside Mal Whitfield Harrison Dillard Ho race Ashenfeller Bob Richards and Parry O'Brien. The meet mostly tests fitness for outdoors stars, with many not competing indoors.

New York Upi U. S Mexico City Wes Santee Fred Dwyer Denmark Gunnar Nielsen Mal Whitfield Harrison Dillard Horace Ashenfeller Bob Richards Parry O'Brien

Chico States Crack Athlete George Maderos Shines

George Maderos, 21, rising all around athlete from Chico State College, excels in football basketball boxing track and field. He stars as a linebacker and Shrine East-West contender, is drafted by the 49ers, averages 22.5 points per game, undefeated in boxing, and records high jump at six feet four inches. He plans to teach and coach after graduation, balances work at a campus book store, and is noted for a big heart and sharp mind.

Chico George Maderos West Maderos Chico State College San Francsco Mackay Martin Schop

Valley Five Seize Metro Lead With Narrow 71 69 Win

Valley Five rose to first in the Metropolitan Conference with a 71-69 victory over Bakersfield. Valley 10-2, Bakersfield 8-3 with two games left. San Diego 9-3 beat Harbor 72-49. Santa Monica defeated East LA 48.

Valley SC Bakersfield Valley San Diego Harbor Seahawk Santa Monica L. A Wales Style Bowen Fie Holiday Brkersfield Perry Ommary Daugherty Slant

Badminton Tourney Continues At Southern California

Badminton tournament enters second round on the Long Beach Beech City College courts with finals set for Sunday night. mixed results include Alston-Alston, Haraughty, and Fleming in decisive matches. several ties and incomplete scores noted as play progresses through the rounds.

Southern California Beech City College Sles Aistongel Brogeth Jae'det oSeep Lies Mas Bymaster

Lions Rout Pacific in Gritty Loyola Hoop Victory

Loyola's Lions crushed the College of Pacific 121-60 as key players Baker McNahnf Sawa Osmahe Bovey Gung and O smahe contributed in a one sided win. COP’s Thomas Romano deVight and J Smith provided brief scoring for the visitors.

Loyola Lions College of Pacific Baker Sawa Osmahe Fiz Bovey Thomas Romano Ti deVight’ Xala B. J. Smith Er. Bensd

Shaw Sets Three Year Build For Air Force Football

San Francisco reports coach Buck Shaw says Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs will need at least three years to field a representative team. He expects two kinds of gripers, discusses possible NCAA involvement, and notes Lt Col Rob Whitlow and Maj Frank Werritt will visit. Pinelli, Parry O’Brien, and Joe Herman offer opinions on prospects and matchups.

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