Ben Agajanian picks all-time NFL team roster
The piece recalls Bootin' Ben Agajanian choosing a 22 man NFL all time squad across offense and defense. It highlights Bob Waterfield as quarterback and notes Browns along with Eagles Lions Rams Bears and Dons dominate the selections. It also mentions high school basketball totals and college coach anecdotes from Ray Eliot and Sgt Fay Cunningham reporting on Oregon State and Washington State.
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Ben Agajanian
Ben
Sporting Goods
Jeff
Pine Ave
Hollywood Rangers
Bears
San Diego Bombers
Pittsburgh Steelers
Los Angeles Dons
New York Giants
Washington Redskins
Los Angeles Rams
Bob Waterfield
Rams
Bob
Cleveland Browns
Otto Graham
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Eagles
Detroit Lions
Los Angeles Hams
San Francisco 49Ers
Giants
Chicago Bears
Browns
Tom Fears
Leb Fort
Dante Lavelli
Browns E—E. Sprinkle
Bob Reinhardt
Dons
Lou Rymkus
al Wistert
Arnie Welnmeister
G—Brunn Banduces
Ders
Les Bingham
Lions
Bill Willis
Frank Kilroy
Clyde Turner
A. Woleiche
Chuck Bednarik
Steve van Buren
Dick Albans
Redskins
Hugh McElhenny
Emien Tunnel
Marion Motley
Jack Christiansen
Ferri
Lavelli
Banducci
Willis
McElhenney
Ford
Sprinkle
Bingaman
Kilroy
Bednarik
Albans
Tunnell
Christiansen
Fay Cunningham
Press-Telegram
McChord ‘Air Force Base
Washington
Writ Wade
Halbrook
Oregon State
USC
Husky
Tippy Dye
Slats Gill
Haibrook
No-Field No-Hit Senators Hurling Hopeful Preseason
In Brooklyn Charlie Dressen enjoyed power and defense but weak pitching. Washington’s manager faces the opposite problem as the Senators hope to become a fortified no-hit, no-field club. A newcomer is set to prove himself.
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New York
Brooklyn
Charlie Dressen
Washington
Atte
Senators
Angels Trade First Baseman in Sacks Selloff
The Los Angeles Angels sell first baseman Fred Richards to Charleston, West Virginia, as part of a series of moves. Also shipped to Charleston is infielder Dick Kitsos. Russ Sullivan, acquired by Portland Beavers via waivers, played for Little Rock last month and hit .333 with 17 home runs and 88 RBIs the previous season. Other notes include Pete Runnels moving to second base, Bobby Kline prospects for shortstop, and new outfield hopes Carlos Paula and Jesse Levan joining the lineup amid Cuban players Becquier and Delis contesting spots. Harmon Killebrew remains a key reserve for the Senators universal.
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Los Angeles Angels
Fred Richards
Charleston
W. Va
Richards
Angels
Szu
Dick Kitsos
Russ Sullivan
the Holissgood
Little Rock
Asia
Portland Beavers
Sullivan
Detroit Tiger
Bobby Kline
Dressen
Pete Runnels
Kline
Birmingham
Carlos Paula
Nounder
Paula Tay
Washington
Jesse Levan
Levan
Stich
Bolt Eight Under Par Leads San Diego Open Field
Tommy Bolt of Texas shot 29 35 64 on the windy Mission Valley course to sit eight under and lead the San Diego Open. Paul McGuire of Wichita tied for second at 63, with several top pros like Art Wall Doug Ford Bud Holscher and Henry Williams within four strokes. Gene Littler and Ed Furgol joined a large group at 69 as the field jostled for the top money.
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Hob Myers
San Diego
UPI
Tommy Bolt
Texas
Mission Valley Country Club
Bolt
Houston
Paul McGuire
Wichita
Kan
McGuire
Cary Middlecoff
Pion
Julius Boros
Bing Crosby
Art Wall
Doug Ford
Bud Holscher
Shelley Mayfield
Henry Williams
Wall
Ford
Holscher
Mayfield
Gene Littler
Littler
Ed Furgol
Johnny Palmer
Canada
Stan Leonard
Palm Springs
Peter Thomson
Australia
Frank
Stranahan
Cary Middlecott
Crosby
Boros
Demaret
Chick Harbert
Waly Ulrich
Henry Willans
Oug Barning
Eee
AL Menge
Ark Teck
Johnny Palme
Dggile Burke
Stewart
Basilio Battles Madcap German In Welterweight Duel
Syracuse report says Carmen Basilio seeks an 11th straight win and a title shot against Johnny Saxton after facing Peter Mueller, the German slugger who once KOed a referee. Odds favor Basilio at about $1 as 9,000 fans expected at the arena. gate around $38,000. Mueller’s danger factor looms large tonight.
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Syracuse
N.Y
Carmen Basilio
Peter Mueller
Basilio
Powell Posts Easy Triumph Over Friedrich at Olympic
Powell, a former 49er star, earned a unanimous decision against Germany's Hlans Friedrich at Olympic Auditorium. Judges tabbed 61-49, 61-49, and 60-30 as Powell dominated with left jabs and body hooks but failed to score a knockout. No knockdowns. Powell fought with a broken right hand and leaned on his left.
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Veanukbns Stermer
Charlie Powell
Germany
Hlans Friedrich
Olympic Auditorium
Powell
Charlie Norkus
San Francisco
Friedrich
Tommy Herman
Jimmie Wilson
Frankie Vann
Norkus
Zora Folley
Air Force
J. B. Reed
Reed
New Style Wins Comeback Bout for Beau Jack
Beau Jack, 159, revives his career with a 1st round unanimous decision over Eddie Green, 147, in Columbia. He fought flatfooted, relied less on earlier swarm, and earned the official nod from referee Ray Moore amid cautious exchanges and infighting.
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New York
Beau Jack
Eddie Green
Sie Jack
Ray Moore
Ben Harper
Dom
Beau
Gustz
Green
Jack
Peter Mueller Suspended 30 Days Before Basilio Fight
Syracuse bulletin reports German middleweight Peter Mueller suspended for 30 days for missing weight by one pound before tonight’s bout with Carmen Basilio. Suspension starts Saturday. Mueller, 27, known as the Clown from Cologne, scored a notable 1952 sixteenth-round KO of referee Hans Stretz and has a rough streak of upset wins behind him. Basilio, also 27, with a 44-12-6 record and 20 knockouts, is favored for aggression, speed, and punch.
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N. Y
Peter Mueller
Carmen Basilio
Europe
Cologne
Mueler
Hans Stretz
Mueller
Ralph
Tiger) Jones
Sugar Ray Robinson
Eagle
Hook- Ieel
Wright Leads Tampa Women's Open After Round One
Wright, 19, from San Diego, trailed by two strokes to Mickey Wright as she opened in Tampa. The veteran field included Babe Zaharias, Beverly Hanson, Jackie Pung and Betsy Rawls, all tied for second with 76 as stiff winds hampered many players.
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Tampa
Mickey Wright
San Diego
Miss Wright
Babe Zaharias
Beverly Hanson
India
Jackie Pung
Honolulu
Betsy Rawls
Spartansburg
Thunder Bolt Strikes Again at Photogs in San Diego Open
Tommy a8 Gk from Houston led after first round with 4 23 35 64 total and seven straight birdies. He stormed off 18th green upset by a 16th hole bogey and blamed photographers for affecting his putts.
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Houston Arc
Iead
Bob
Tommy
Photoghe
Ideal Donations Ahead for Skiers Weekend Weather
Ideal snow and weather conditions should make this one of the best winter sports weekends of the season. The weather bureau reported today that Tuesday's storm produced from 19 to 24 inches of new snow.
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Weather Bureau
Weekend Forecast and Local Sports Notes Across California
Sunny weekend ahead as southern resorts brace for a banner two days. Baltimore area reports file halfback Jesse Thomas and prospects at Michigan State, while Mount Baldy and Mammoth Mountain log deep powder. Radio and TV sports roundups detail schedules and regional updates with multiple new signings and base totals.
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Bone Jets
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le Ridge
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers
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Colts
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Ratserman
New
Snow Valley
Table Mountain
Mammoth Mountain
Banlic “Breader
Ule
KRCA
Sacta Anil Techaations
KMPC
Eaailia
Muelle Teley
St Marys Coach Attacks Stall Tactic Amid PCC Action
Pacific coast basketball scene slows as mid term finals reduce schedule. St Marys coach Tom Foley decries the one plus rule and long stalls, citing Santa Clara and San Jose State games. He warns of fans deserting the game if tactics persist.
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PCC
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Honolulu
Oregon State
Oregon
USC Beavers
Swede Balbrook
Slats Gill
Ewa
Washington State
Washington
Pacific Coast
California Basketball Association
Ume
USF
San Francisco City Palace
Tam
Jerry Mullen
Tom Foley
St. Mary's College
Foley
Santa Clara
San Jose State
Bear Center No 1 Scorer Leads Coast Division Race
Center Bob McKeen of last lace California leads the Coast Conference Southern Division scoring with 85 points in four games and tops the team in rebounds at 12.3 per game. Dirk Welsh of SC leads field goal percentage at .622 while Mark Costello of UCLA tops free throws at .889. Bill Bond of Stanford, a former St Anthony’s player, ranks among leaders with strong field goal percentage and total scoring.
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Bob McKeen
California
Philadelphia Clears Out A's Effects After Historic Move
In Philadelphia portraits of Connie Mack and legends like Lefty Grove Baker Simmons Waddell Cobb Cochrane and Bender along with mementoes line the scene as the Kaloyen era artifacts are packed from Connie Mack Stadium offices for shipment to Kansas City marking the final dispersal of the Athletics memories.
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Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Lefty Grove
Frank
Merle 5th on Key List in National All-Star Bowling
After day one of match play in the National All-Star Bowling Tournament 16 men and 16 women completed four round robin semi final matches Theresa Wirtsberger of Louisville led with 37.43 Petersen points and Sylvia Fanta of Chicago followed with 37.36 while Merle Matthews of Long Beach stood fifth with 34.38 as the event moved into larger field competition.
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Chicago
Theresa Wirtssberger
Louisville
Torr
Hennessey
Detroit
Miss Wirtzberger
Petersen
Sylvia Fanta
Dorothy Crouch
Helms Names Cox Athlete of Month for Lions
Loyola University Los Angeles guard Cox has been chosen athlete of the month by the Helms Hall Athletic Board. He starred as the Lions won four of six December games and led the team in scoring with 151 points over nine games for a 16.8 average.
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Los Angeles
Cox
Loyola Ui
Helms Hall Athletic Board
Lions
Santa Clara
San Francisco Dons
Turnabout Was Fair Play to Razorbacks
Arkansas wails deception in a recent essay criticizing Bowden Wyatt leaving for Tennessee and calls out Arkansas for recruiting a coach to break a contract. The piece notes similar moves regarding Jack Mitchell and Wichita, while boxing and baseball commentary discuss Archie Moore Robby Gleason Nino Valdes Herb Score and umpires affecting scores and careers.
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New York
Bowden Wyatt
Arkansas
Tennessee
Fred Lawson
Portsmouth
Ohio
Wyatt
Jack Mitchell
Wichita
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Mitchell
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