Long Beach City College Vikings face ELAC in pivotal game
In this corner Deger reports Long Beach City College must win remaining games to defend their league title after a rough loss to El Camino. The Vikings host East Los Angeles in the Viking gym with Charl ie Church watching as several players struggle with confidence following recent tournament runs.
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Organized Gambling Warning Shrugs Off Golf Calcutta Pools
A heated clash over organized gambling in football and golf erupts as Giants star Arnie Weinmeister signs with the Vancouver Lions, prompting threats of legal action and a broader battle between U S and Canadian leagues. USGA and PGA leaders urge caution on Calcutta pool betting while Babe Zaharias and Bobby Jones are honored for golf achievements.
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Redbird Pair Balk at Pacts
The St Louis Cardinals face two major salary disputes in a rebuilding year. Red Schoendienst and Harvey Haddix seek substantially higher contracts after talks with August A. Busch. Each player requests about $10,000 more than their 1953 pay, delaying full-speed plans for 1954.
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Sud Official Raps New Option Rule Change
United Press reports in the Pacific Coast League controversy over the no-option rule. Torchy Torrance Seattle Rainiers VP argues the one-year trial harmed major league connections and profits. San Francisco Seals manager Jeremy Heath supports limited testing. Fans and owners blamed the rule for attendance drops as the league returns to open option and reverts to a traditional Triple A status.
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Wreckage at Rancho Golf Course Hosts San Diego Open
Rancho Santa Fe scene sees 180 golfers enter the second round of the $15,000 San Diego Open. Gene Littler, an amateur, eagled the par eight hole earning 25 dollar awards. fans note a dozen diapers gifted for a Littler child due in six weeks.
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Bid Ogden Leads First Round At Rancho Course
In the opening round, 49 players of 134 starters broke par 72 as officials planned course tightening today. Bid Ogden of Sacramento led with a 66, followed by a group including Gene Littler of San Diego and Stewart Jr. Dallas, with six players tied at GS behind.
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National Keg Tourney Leads to Day Two Plays
Merle Matthews top 16 in chaotic Chicago Inn event as Buzz Fazio dominates with 15 wins in 16 games. Shown are leaders Petersen Garms Kristol and Lillard, with long list of competitors, scores, and pins from the National All-Star bowling tourney.
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Vikes Face LA Valley JC in Metropolitan Conference Clash
Long Beach City College Vikings travel to Los Angeles Valley JC for a Metropolitan Conference game at 8. The team aims to rebound after a setback and will employ a new defensive alignment to halt El Camino’s high scoring. Coach Chace Church notes the need for defense after an earlier 94 point effort by El Camino. The usual starters are listed with a halftime gymnastics exhibition planned.
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Betty Hicks Battles Over LPGA Tournament Director
Tampa news reports a rift in the Ladies Professional Golf Association as Babe Zaharias resigns from leadership amid disagreement over Fred Corcoran’s role and funding. Betsy Rawls, Betty Hicks, and Jackie Pung discuss running the tour themselves, betting on a one to two year experiment.
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Barnes Lifts Pepperdine Past Long Beach State In NCA A Climax
Pepperdine survives a tight finish as Cornelius Barnes and Ed Gregory spark a fourth quarter rally to topple L. A. State 78 76. Key Pepperdine scorers include Barnes 43 and Gregory 19 with contributions from Tunyal, Barber, and Angelea as Pepperdine earns its third straight CAA win.
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Richards' Ankle Still Affects Millrose Pole Vault
World champion Rev Robert Richards leads three California vaulters in the 47th Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden on February 6 aiming to beat Cornelius Watmerdam's meet record of 15 feet 134 inches. Richards seeks his eighth straight Millrose title but injured his ankle in Boston last week.
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Nordlys Sets Yacht Pace in San Diego to Acapulco Race
The schooner Nordlys from San Francisco led the 1400 mile San Diego to Acapulco yacht race at midcourse near Cape San Lucas, 720 miles south of San Diego. Of 18 starters, Merry West Winds retired, Coast Guard homing for Fat and Squaw after SOS. Remaining craft stretched 200 miles near Lower California with Constellation of Santa Barbara 40 miles behind, followed by Fairweather and Altamar. Final standings await corrected handicap times.
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Betsy Rawls Extends Lead In Tampa Open Round Two
Betsy Rawls, champion of the Women's National Open, held a five stroke edge in the second round of the Tampa Women's Open Golf Tournament. She played the front nine in Thursday's opening round 40 then finished the day with 35 for a par 75, ahead of Babe Zaharias, Jackie Pung and Polly Riley. Mickey Wright, San Diego, National Girls Junior champion, shot 78 and drew even with veterans such as Alice Bauer Hagge and Marjorie McMillan, while Betty Hicks of Long Beach posted 81.
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Beavers and Vandals duel in Pacific Coast Conference race
Idaho and Oregon State clash in Moscow as Northern Division leaders tied at three wins, Oregon hosting Washington in Eugene with a chance at sole first place if they sweep. Oregon State and Idaho seek momentum after early season splits, while Washington faces Oregon State and Seattle University impresses with a late surge.
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Pancho Gonzales Leads Net Pros Open in Chicago
In Chicago tonight a five day tour tennis event offers a $10,000 purse with a $4,000 top singles prize. Pancho Gonzales is favored to win after posting a 15-4 record since the Kramer tour began January 3.
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George Mikan Calls 1934 All Star Game Greatest Ever
Pro Clash reports George Mikan, star of DePaul and the Lakers, says the 1934 NBA All Star Game was the greatest ever. In Madison Square Garden overtime East beat West 98-93, with Mikan missing the final shot but earning praise as MVP Bob Cousy led the East in OT.
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Bevo Francis Outscored by Marquette in 74-71 Loss
Ron I Marquette of Little Findlay College scored 36 points to top Bevo Francis, as Rio Grande College edged Findlay 74-71 in a Thursday night game. Francis was held to 32 as Seattle upset Colorado A&M 80-74, while Wichita State crushed Ft. Hays State 102-50. Joe Holub led George Washington with 25 as GW beat Virginia 73-71.
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NBA to Hire Investigator After Molinas Gambling Scandal
The NBA board authorized President Maurice Pedeloff to hire an investigator to police pro basketball amid disclosures of gambling on NBA games by Jack Molinas, the Fort Wayne Pistons rookie star. Molinas was suspended on January 10 for betting on his own team.
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