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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1955

Page

6

Open Spotlight mixed sports notes and college folly

Longshots reflect on SC Trojans fall to Ohio State and look ahead to 1935. Coverage shifts between football speculation at USC and a Los Angeles Open golf leaderboard led by Dickinson and Monti, with Boros, Littler, and Mayer challenging as rounds finish.

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Scores Turn to Confusing Mix of Names and Numbers

The page lists scattered scores and player names with inconsistent OCR style from an LA Open sports section. Names such as Mayer, Pung, Crocker, Dettweller, Jameson, and Sugis appear among mixed numbers like 75-66 and 130- Helen Dettweller, with unclear teams or dates. The text reads like a corrupted scoreboard or standings fragment.

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Stanford Pulls PCC Upset Over UCLA in 61-56 Thriller

Stanford, led by Ron Tomisic and Bill Bond, shocked UCLA 61-56 in a tight PCC opener. California beat Southern California 63-56, Washington defeated Idaho 53-2, and Oregon State beat Washington State 70-38 as the conference began.

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Pro Bowl Gifford to Replace Cameron in East Lineup

Los Angeles hosts the annual Pro Bowl with Cameron ordered to Ft Ord for military service. Frank Gifford will replace Cameron in the East roster as Buck Shaw and Jim Trimble lead their squads at the Hollywood hotel sites. Previous Pro Bowls saw the East win narrowly, and the 1954 contest marks another chapter in the series.

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Oakland Boy 7-5 Underdog In Miami Boxing Card

Wal lace Smith of Cincinnati meets Johnny Gonsalves of Oakland in a 10 round feature tonight in Miami with Smith a 7-5 favorite. Gonsalves has beaten Smith before and could trigger a title bid if he wins again. Televised nationally at 6 pm PST. Patterson set for first 10 round bout January 17 in Brooklyn as D Amato previews a future title run.

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Hula Bowl features stars led by Otto Graham in Honolulu

Hawaii Al Stars and College All-Stars tune up for Sundays ninth Hula Bowl in Honolulu. Otto Graham headlines a pro lineup with five mainland pros and local and military players. Collegians Primo Villanueva and Bobby Watkins are slated to play as part of the mixed talent, with kickoff at 4 pm under near capacity crowds.

Honolulu Psui Graham Cleveland Browns Mainland Primo Villanueva UCLA Ohio State Bobby Watkins Southern California

U S Pro ’17 to Canada Rumor Hits Montreal

The Ottawa Citizen reports Lew Hayman, former Montreal Alouettes managing director, may move an American pro football club to Montreal after leaving the Als in 1954. Rumor names possible NFL targets the Chicago Cardinals or Washington Redskins, with no official action yet.

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Shoemakers to Adopt Four-Year-Old Baby

Arcadia pi jockey Willie Shoemaker said he and his wife Ginny will adopt a four year old baby. The noted rider said the event will take place at their Arcadia home Monday. He did not disclose the child’s name. The Shoemakers have been childless since their marriage several years ago.

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Braves Down Chiefs in Hollywood Arena Roller Derby

Los Angeles Braves defeated the New York Chiefs 34 to 30 at Hollywood Arena Friday night. New York still leads the series 6 games to 3.

Hayes Denies NCAA Slap After Rose Bowl Remarks

Ohio State coach Woody Hayes rejected reports of an NCAA reprimand over his post game comments. He said his statements ranking Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota above Southern California were honest opinions during a Chicago Executives' Club appearance after his team beat USC 20-7 in the Rose Bowl.

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Boxing and horse racing lead busy sports calendar

The calendar lists boxing at Hollywood Arena with Terran s Pelcoukd, racing events at Celien and Gardena Biaduum, plus golf and other checks, detailing venues and approximate times for Eastside Arana and Holywood Arena programs.

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Arkansas Coach Not Running Toward Tennessee Wyatt Crosses Up

Arkansas coach Bowden Wyatt reportedly sought to stay with the Razorbacks amid Tennessee’s bid to hire him. Gen Neyland reportedly offered Wyatt a three year, $15,000 per year deal, while Wyatt’s fate remained unsettled after talks in New York. Neyland’s status and Wyatt’s decision shaped the Vols and Razorbacks for the season’s end.

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