UCLA Bruins and USC Trojans in three-way PCC deadlock
UCLA and Southern California near top of the Pacific Coast Conference race as Stanford leads with 2-1, while California sits last. UCLA beat California 70-67 behind Willie Saulls and 25 points from a joint scoring effort, and Stanford edged Cal 59-57 after trailing at halftime.
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Bill Bond
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Bob McKeen
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Johnny Moore
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Dick Welshi
Rey Irvin
Trojans
Fights Last Night and College Wins Highlight July 1984
Miami Beach boxing saw Durlin outpoint Gla Flanagan in a July 1984 bout with oddities noted. Welsh scored 25 points in a separate game as Oregon State (3-0) trampled Washington, while Oregon (4-1) won easily against Idaho. The page records varied box scores with free throws missed and halftime scores for UCL, Callfaenie, and other teams, highlighting late scoring and lineups.
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Oregon State
Washingon
Oregon
Idaho
Bela
Moore
Waites
Bane
Williams Repeats Retirement Plans
New York reports from two papers say Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox confirmed his plan to quit baseball and spend the summer fishing. Dispatches note Williams has TV and movie contracts for fishing expeditions in Chile, Nova Scotia, and Mexico. The New York Times cites a telephone call in which Williams said he would not play this year.
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Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
Dispatches
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Nova Scotia
Mexico
New York Times
Wiliams
Otto Graham and Pro Bowl star power in bid to exit
The piece surveys Otto Graham of the Browns amid talk of his retirement after nine seasons. It notes his career highlights including a 1954 NFL world title and multiple division crowns, mentions his likely impact on the Browns and Rams coaching links, and reflects on his enduring influence in an era of shifting NFL coaching and player careers.
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49er Players Back Buck Shaw In Pro Bowl Clash
Five San Francisco 49ers start on the West squad as they aim to prove Buck Shaw was misjudged when fired as their coach. The East, led by Otto Graham, presents a strong challenge as 60,000 fans fill Memorial Coliseum for the Pro Bowl.
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Norm van Brocklin
Bob Boyd
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Harlon Hill
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Bill Wilson
John Henry Johnson
Joe Perry
Doak Walker
Detroit Lions
Zim Trimble
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Adrian Burk
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Trimble
Honolulu
Cleveland Brown Star
Chicago Cardinals
Matson
Kyle Rote
Eddie Price
New York Giants
San Francisco
Tony Morabite
Hampton Pool
Vikes Ride 90-Point Pace In Comeback Win
Long Beach City College seeks revenge at home against Bakersfield JC in a Metropolitan Conference game at Carson Street gym after a 70-30 win over Harbor Friday. Coach Charlie Church criticized the offense but praised defense as the Vikes aim for consistency. Harbor was short-handed without Ronnie Reid due to mumps.
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Long Beach
Vikings
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Ronnie Reid
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Ayoaner
Er Newman
Witton
Arkansas Pick Gives Ex-Sooner Jack Mitchell Coaching Job
Arkansas officials likely hire Jack Mitchell as coach of the Southwest Conference school after recommendation of the faculty committee. Mitchell, 31, former All-American at Oklahoma under Bud Wilkinson, led Wichita to the MWC title and held a 810,500 annual salary, rising to 12,000 in three years. Wichita president Corbin expressed disappointment but wished the Mitchell family luck at Arkansas.
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Arkansas
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Texas Tech
Missouri Valey
Harry F. Corbin
Jack Mitchell
Pasadena Extravaganza Reactions After Bowl Week Critiques
A collection of post bowl commentary includes Omaha World Herald editor Floyd Olds criticizing Nebraskas team as loafers after the Orange Bowl loss and Sid Ziff arguing Rose Bowl should end as a foregone conclusion. Also cited is De Webb discussing MLB expansion limits and Los Angeles bidding for a franchise with Baltimore.
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New York
Floyd Olds
Omaha World-Herald
Nebraska
Duke
Honolulu
Aiami
Sid Ziff
Los Angeles Mirror
Cincinnati Coach Tops Rams Contender for Los Angeles Job
Los Angeles Rams may hire University of Cincinnati coach Gillman as No 1 contender for their vacant head coaching position. Ram president Dan Reeves met Gillman after a trip east that also included talks with Oliver, Collier, and Erdelatz. Buck Shaw remains a strong possibility, coaching the West squad in the Bowl game. Gillman led Cincinnati to notable wins over Marquette, College of Pacific and Tulsa.
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Hampton Pool
Buck Shaw
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Tulsa
Midget pros pace Crosby pro-am in 15000 tourney
In Crosby's 15000 dollar pro-am, three 5 foot 7 inch stars lead after round one. Larry Barber and Stan Leonard top the individual pro di vision with 66, while Fred Wampler and Julie Bescos lead the pro-am with 21 under par. Doug Ford sits close behind with 67 as big names chase early. Byron Nelson, Gene Littler, Cary Middlecoff, Jackie Burke Jr., Smiley Quick, Vic Ghezzi, and Shelley Mayfield card 69s in a crowded leaderboard.
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Lerry Barber
Los Angeles
Stan Leonard
Vancouver
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Fred Wampler
Indianapolis
Julie Bescos
Byron Nelson
Gene Littler
Cary Middlecoff
Jackie Burke Jr
Smiley Quick
Vic Ghezzi
Shelley Mayfield
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