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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1955

Page

12

Pro Scouts Pick Guglielmi In Shrine East West Game

Nearly all pro scouts attended the Shrine East West game in San Francisco with Ralph Guglielmi earning praise despite a chest cold. Scout Franky Albert labeled him a pro draft cinch, while others like Carol Hardy Dan Shannon Tom Bettis Jack Estena and Ron Drzewiecki attracted favorable notes for potential pro roles. Hard hitting plays by Shannon and Belden drew crowd reactions as scouts guarded their picks for the upcoming draft.

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Inside the Rose Bowl Echoes and Heisman Night Honors

SC players vent two sides of the Rose Bowl era with Jon Arnett and Ed Fouch underscoring Ohio State strength while Heisman praise lands on Bill Schroeder and Parry O'Brien. The piece recalls Halftime misfires, punchy quotes, and the Helms Hall ceremony as Southern California celebrated athletic prestige and future bowls.

SC Trojans Hohio State UCLA Notre Dame Jon Arnett Ohio State Sesson TCLA Buckeye Ed Fouch Leggett Dave Aramis Dandoy George Belotti Gordon Duvall Hubert Bobo Jon Arnets Big Ten Bobo Carl Rupke Arnett Bill Schroeder Helms Athletic Hall of Fame Harry H. Kennedy Downtown Athletic Club New York Schroeder Helms Hall Far West Day Berwanger Les Horvath Glenn Davis Army Parry O'Brien Parry Dean Bartlett Cromwell Cromwell Southern California Oxy

Most Gentle boxer in history Rocky Marciano

Milton Richman portrays Rocky Marciano as the epitome of gentility in boxing, noting his shy, kind nature and lack of temper. Friends and family praise his character, recounting a church joke incident as his only anger, and trainers say golf could suit him if he pursued it seriously.

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Louis Aids Gil Turner Upset Victory At St Nicholas Arena

Gil Turner of Philadelphia, guided by Joe Louis, upset Italo Scortichini in a 10 round decision at St Nicholas Arena, rising from underdog status. In Brooklyn, welterweight Joey Klein defeated Gerald Dreyer after seventh round cuts. Turner's win marks a comeback high point, with plans to face Al Andrews next, as manager George Katz notes Louis’ influence.

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Trojan Added to Senior Tilt in Mobile Alabama

North and South squads for the Senior Bowl practice open with heavy work as fields barred to spectators. Coaches Brown and Owen push to mold teams amid injuries and uncertain rosters while promoters eye a February Garden appearance and a potential 30,000 crowd.

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Kentucky No 1 Again Leads Major College Polls

Kentucky remains atop AP and UP college basketball rankings as Duquesne climbs to second in UP after Holiday Festival victory. North Carolina State slips to third after Dixie Classic upset. UCLA makes notable jump to seventh in AP.

Kentucky United Press Associated Press Wildcats Adolph Rupp DuQuesne North Carolina State Villanova Missouri Minnesota The Gophers UCLA Bruins Madison Square Garden

Vikes Open Loop Debut Facing Santa Monica Challenge

Long Beach City College hosts Santa Monica for opening game of the Metropolitan Conference season. The Vikings cope with McFarland’s departure and an experimental lineup as coach Charlie Church tests options from Dona Lee to Chuck Acosta and others to replace the missing scorer. The Corsairs’ home court is a tough stop for LBCC, and the start could set the tone for the season.

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Indiana let comeback run keep Big Ten hope alive

Indiana upset Michigan 95-77 as Don Schmidt fueled the comeback while Iowa beat Wisconsin 86-69 in a league opener. Wisconsin’s Dick Cabie led with 25 points. Ohio State beat Michigan State 83-76 with Rowan Freeman scoring 39. Northwestern edged Minnesota 72-64. Notre Dame fell to Louisville 73-69 as Purdue topped Bradley 109-92. Seton Hall defeated Colby 83-63. Florida beat Georgia 81-63 and Temple beat Richmond 80-71. Duquesne topped Fort Belvoir 60-56.

Don Schmidt Indiana Hoorg Sehlandt Michigan Towa Wisconsin Badgers Finais Dick Cabie Rowan Freeman Ohio State Michigan State Northwestern Minnesota Notre Dame Louis-ville Cardinals Purdue Bradley Braves Tulane Club Deportivo Mexicanos Seton Hall Colby Florida Georgia Temple Richmond Duquesne Fort Belvoir

Cougars Upset Ducks In Season Opener At Pullman

Washington State, leading the Northern Division PCC basketball clash, defeated Oregon 63 56 to seize the first game of the season series in Pullman. Oregon failed to match the Cougars pace as WSC built a lead and held on for the win.

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Davis Cup Returns Amid Customs Delay in NY

New York greeted U S Davis Cup non playing captain Billy Talbert upon the team’s return from Australia. The trophy, packed in two boxes and shipped with Talbert, faced customs clearance at Idlewild Airport before a 30 minute waiver allowed its release. Talbert noted Tony Trabert and Vic Seixas could not accompany the cup.

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Snow Returns as Southern California Resorts Open

Snow parched Southland slopes see a white cover with weekend flurries bringing up to six to seven inches at nearby resorts. Snow Valley reports eight inches powder with eight lifts in use. Big Bear sees seven to 13 inches and two slope tows. Mt Baldy six inches with two rope tows. Green Valley Lake seven inches powder over hardpack. Kratka Ridge four inches with good beginners slope. Tows and lifts operate daily and a new twin chair may open next week.

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Sugar Ray comeback and other sports notes

New York column surveys Sugar Ray Robinson’s return prospects after retirement hints and previews a Detroit Olympic bout. It also notes Willie Mays’s testimonial in California and return to Santurce, plus baseball scout Frank Forbes on Willie Mays, Bob Cerv, Elston Howard, and Roberto Clemente. Boxing shifts in New York and spring roster hopes for Army-drafted players are summarized alongside basketball expectations for the Philadelphia Warriors and players returning from service.

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