Seattle group pushes pro game at Washington Stadium
Greater Seattle Inc plans a 4 pro game event at University of Washington Stadium inviting the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Giants as opponents. They clash with NCAA policies and Washington regents, while Seattle business leaders push to host the event despite resistance.
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Nea Heinrich
Greater Seattle
Ashburn Rejects 1954 Phillies Contract Offer
Phillies center fielder Richie Ashburn, one of the NL’s fastest men, refused a 15 to 20 percent cut on a $15,000 1954 salary after reports of the offer. He tossed the contract into a wastebasket, citing a letter forbidding discussion.
TV and Radio Sports Schedule Mixed Notes
Radio and television listings show basketball games and broadcasts. Teams referenced include UCLA and Cal, with times around 4:30 PM and 8:29 PM. The fragment mentions Temple basketball and other unclear items, indicating a cluttered schedule page with multiple games and channels.
Unclear Sports Card With Mixed Local Marks
A fragmented calendar lists diverse events with unclear team names and mis-typed venues. Highlights include wrestling, basketball, and racing entries with inconsistent times and places like 6:30 pm and 7 pm, plus odd strings such as UCLA and Polyat in a garbled layout.
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Dons Rout Stanford in Cow Palace Showdown
The San Francisco Dons dominated Stanford 76 60 in a doubleheader at the Cow Palace led by Bill Russell with 25 points and Jerry Mullen with 22. California edged Santa Clara 65 35 in OT earlier as 13 524 fans packed the arena in a Coast Conference clash.
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Lions Offer Hart for Ameche
The Detroit Lions offered Leon Hart plus two players to the Baltimore Colts for draft rights to Alan Ameche. Lions GM Nick Kerbawy called it a strong offer and said Ameche is a prime target, while Baltimore has yet to decide. Ameche, Wisconsin star and Heisman winner, was the Colts’ No. 1 pick as draft activity wrapped.
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Bruins Beat Gauchos 91 to 62 in Friday Night College Tilt
UCLA improved to 12 wins 3 losses as it routed Santa Barbara 91 to 62. Ronnie Bare led UCLA with 22 points while Santa Barbara’s Jim O’Hara scored 13. Halftime stood 39-22 as UCLA controlled the game from the start and prepared for a next matchup with Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
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AP appoints Chris J. Edmonds sports editor in SF
Harald Turnblay announces Chris J. Edmonds, 39, longtime AP sports writer from Milwaukee, as the new San Francisco sports editor replacing the late Russ Newland. Edmonds, married with three sons, will arrive February 13.
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Milwaukee
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Vikes Hold Lead After Rally By Knights
Long Beach City College built a 39 28 halftime edge then withstood a San Diego rally to share the Metropolitan Conference lead. Willie Pitts Rom Robertson each led the Knights with strong inside play as San Diego dropped to 4 2, eyeing a rebound game against East Los Angeles. Jimmy Smith scored 16 for Long Beach.
Mustangs Nip 49ers in Home Loss for Long Beach State
Cal Poly opened with a swift 13-2 run and held Long Beach State to a lead that never faded. Jordan Viculin and John Miller led the 49ers with 14 points each, while Larry Madsen and Ernie Hall added 12 apiece for Poly. Long Beach hosts LaVerne next Tuesday. Cal Poly heads to Westwood tonight.
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Harbor Stans Loop Leader in Key Conference Games
Harbor Stans aims to close the Metropolitan Conference lead tonight with two crucial tests: Bakersfield Junior College at San Pedro and East Los Angeles at Los Angeles. The race shifted after Harbor beat Valley 73 68 and Long Beach defeated San Diego 70 57. East Los Angeles toppled Santa Camino 67 61, while Bakersfield beat Santa Monica 78 64. Institutions and players named include El Camino, Valley, and Santa Monica with multiple college scores cited.
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Los Angeles
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San Diego JC
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Long Beach
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Johnny Olszewski Ventures Into Car Sales Field
Johnny Olszewski, famed Chicago Cardinal and Long Beach product, joins Harbor Lincoln Mercury as a car salesman. The former St. Anthony's and California star will stay with the firm until the 1955 NFL season begins.
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Johnson Edges Fuentes In Controversial Philadelphia Fight
Georgie Johnson, ranked 10th, won a split decision over Ramon Fuentes, 27, in a telecast bout marked by a disputed Pennsylvania scoring rule. Referee Willie Clark favored Fuentes 6 4, while judges Mina and Spano split the other way. Spano awarded Johnson the final 12 105 edge based on a late 10th round knockdown. Fuentes suffered facial injuries including cuts and a nose gash. he disputes the decision, insisting it should have been 5 rounds each or a majority draw.
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Il Fuentes
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State Colleges Delay Action on New Circuit
California state college representatives agree to delay action on forming an athletic conference. A committee statement says not ready to operate a state college conference and recommends broader study. Spokesmen from San Jose, Chico, Sacramento, San Francisco, Long Beach, Fresno, and Carl Poly attended.
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Parea to Defend Crown in Legion Bout Tonight
Wille Vaughn seeks to reclaim his California middleweight title from Sal Farea in a 12 round main event at Hollywood Legion Stadium. The card opens at 8 30 p m and airs on WABC with Vaughn a 2 1 favorite after losing the title in San Diego last November to Farea who won by fourth round TKO. Farea has won nine straight fights.
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Notre Dame irked by Yankees Tampering for Carroll
Notre Dame officials expressed anger over the New York Yankees signing 18 year old Tom Carroll to a 40,000 bonus and 6,000 a year, arguing major leaguers seek to lure college players before the new no tampering rule takes effect. Coach Jake Kline cautioned that signing and reaching the majors are two different paths for Carroll.
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Oregon State Star Drafted by Giants in Football
SEATTLE UPi Bill Toole of Oregon State College basketball squad was stunned when told he had been drafted as a football player by the New York Giants. Toole, who has not played football in four years, plans to consider the offer while pursuing electrical engineering after graduation. He knew Ward Cutt personally but said he had no idea the Giants would draft him. Cutt predicted Toole could become one of the best. Toole would decide his course after further talks.
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Beavers Burglars Victimize Huskies for Narrow Win
Oregon State, unbeaten in Northern Division play, edged Washington 55-52 as Hill Toole sparked a late steal run. Idaho beat Washington State 75-73 in OT while Oregon crushed Brigham Young 21-1 behind Jim Loscutoff’s 35 points.
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Suspension for Shoemaker and Trejos at Santa Anita
Arcadia California suspension of Willie Shoemaker and jockey Rogelio Trejos for five days for careless riding. Sanction handed down by Santa Anita Park stewards on Friday.
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Six Loyola players fouled out in Seattle loss
Seattle University defeated Loyola 70 to 58 in Seattle Friday night as six Loyola players fouled out, leaving four on the floor at the final buzzer. The promised clash between Seattle’s Dick Strickling and Loyola’s Bobby Cox fizzled with both at 26 points.
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Sports Car Group Protests Midget Auto Race Schedule
California Sports Car Club officials said they would protest to the AAA Contest Board in Washington over a Los Angeles promoter setting a midget race on Feb. 13 the same day as Willow Springs sports car races. Willow Springs chairmen Joe Weissman and Ray Frug noted the nine week lead time, and protest leaders called it poor sportsmanship. Top Willow Springs entries include Riddelle L. Gregory of Austin and Bob Anderson of Long Beach.
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Ray Frug
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