LA Open moves to Fox Hills amid crowded Riverside golf scenes
The Los Angeles Open shifts to Fox Hills due to Riviera parking, drawing strong public turnout with 6 500 Friday crowds rising to 30 000 over four days. Peter Thomson led after rounds, while players and officials negotiated future events at the course on West Sl os on Avenue.
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Wampler Hangs On for Open Win at Los Angeles
Fred Wampler of Purdue U 1950 class secured his first major victory at the 28th Los Angeles Open holding a one stroke lead over Chicky Harbert. Wampler posted rounds 70 70 66 75 for a 281 total and earned $4000. Harbert finished second at 282.
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Purdue Boilermaker wins 1954 Riviera Pro title
Fred Hawkins of El Paso wins the Riviera Pro with a two stroke margin, 282, over strong field led by Harbert and Barber. Notables include Worsham Monti and Boros tied for second, Mang missing the bounty, and Purdue champion with early 1950s collegiate success.
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Dutch) Harrison
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Smiley Quick
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Jimmy Clark
Lloyd Mang
Rules committee studies faking injuries to slow the clock
NCAA football rules group weighs actions to curb injury faking aimed at delaying games. H C Fritz Chrysler of Michigan says ethics cannot be legislated yet suggests options like stopping the clock after each play in the final minutes of halves. The debate follows Notre Dame’s comeback losses and calls from the American Football Coaches Association to outlaw such stunts.
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Ted Olla Next for Andrews in Milwaukee bout
New York report on 23-year-old welterweight Andrews winning a one sided decision over Joey Klein in his eastern debut. Manager Bernstein plans a Milwaukee bout against Ted Olla on January 25 for the Wisconsin state middleweight title with possible future New York dates depending on that result.
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France
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Rocky Casillo
Investigator to check for suspicious play in NBA lockout
New York, Maurice Podoloff said the NBA may hire an investigator or agency to monitor for suspicious occurrences during the lockout after expelling Jack Molinas of the Ft Wayne Pistons for top betting. He will present two or three plans at the January 20 governors meeting in New York. Deluca continues Molinas career probe from high school through Columbia.
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Trucks Sees Pennant Hope For Chisox
Veteran pitcher Virgil Trucks predicts the White Sox can contend for the pennant with potential deals to add bench strength. He will receive the Chicago Baseball Writers’ Association award for 1953 comeback and reflects on a 20–10 season after a 2-8 start in Detroit last year.
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Pa. may quit NBA over Johnson slight
Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission chairman Frank Wiener says he will recommend the state withdraw from the National Boxing Association after the NBA fails to enforce its ultimatum to light heavyweight champion Archie Moore to defend or vacate the title. Wiener and commissioners meet in two weeks while Moore and promoter Johnston prepare a Jan. 27 bout with Joey Maxim, amid criticism of television's impact on boxing.
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Browns See Field Goal Decide Pro Bowl
Cleveland Browns coach Paul Brown expects a high scoring Pro Bowl at Memorial Coliseum with both teams likely to reach three TDs and a field goal potentially deciding the outcome. He notes Lou Groza as a top kicker and recalls his earlier playoff heroics against the Rams. East squad trains twice daily while the West, missing Elroy Hirsch and Gordon Soltau, prepares with limited practice.
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Kentucky Dominates National Basketball Rankings Again
Kentucky leads the college basketball polls for the third straight week, with Adolph Rupp's program atop national ratings. Indiana, Duquesne, and Oklahoma A&M follow as runners-up per United Press and Associated Press polls, while Oregon State slides after a split with Idaho and California rises with Duke to ninth.
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Don Grant to Fight Ferdinand Tonight at Olympic Auditorium
In Los Angeles a 10 round feature stacks Grant against Ferdinand with Grant aiming to extend his winning run. Grant, on eleven straight pro victories, stopped Jesse Fuentes five weeks ago in five rounds, while Ferdinand, who has 49 losses, recently beat Neal Rivers.
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Los Angeles
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San Francisco
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Berry Edges Kirby In Ten Round Split Decision
Detroit’s George Berry defeated Doug Kirby of San Francisco by a split decision in ten rounds at South Gate Arena. Berry built an early lead and withstood a late rally from Kirby. No knockdowns reported.
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Hogan Named Pro Athlete of the Year in 1953 Sweep
Ben Hogan dominated 1953 golf with wins at the Masters and British Open and top finishes in the U S and British Opens. He topped the AP Athlete of the Year poll and won the Ray Hickok professional athlete award. Hogan’s comeback from 1949 crash inspired fans and fellow players.
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