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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1955

Page

10

Pacific Coast Conference TV plan boosts regional sports telecasts

Bill Parry of Berkeley pushes PCC video drive to televise spring sports coast wide. If sponsors line up, Bruins Trojans Cal and Stanford fixtures could air weekly with regional Friday and Saturday night games plus 33 Saturday events. The move follows NCAA failures and aims to expand west coast television beyond football and basketball.

Teeee Hollywood Bill Parry Berkeley PCC Eastern College Parry India Bruins Trojans Stanford California Bay Region al Masters Dick Zehms Far West Hotsorwood NCAA One Broadcasting System

Expansion to Coast Two Three Years Off

New York AP reports both the American and National Leagues slow the west coast expansion to two or three years. League leaders say expansion is not yet planned and will depend on feasibility. Cities discussed include San Francisco Los Angeles St Paul Minneapolis Dallas Fort Worth Houston Montreal and Toronto.

New York West Coast Frank Lane Chicaze White Sox Ise Lans Guv Will Harridge Lane San Francisco Los Angeles West Coes St. Paul-Minneapolis Dallas-Fort Worth-Houston Montreal Toronto

Santa Anita Maturity winner Boosts Caliente Future odds

Crevolin Ace regained a 2-to-1 favorite spot in the Caliente Future after his Santa Anita Maturity win, following Miz Clementine's disqualification. Poona II moved to 3-to-1 as a split second choice. Miz Clementine opened 30-to-1 and was trimmed to 3-to-1.

Mex Determine Miz Clementine Poona II

Cover Girl in Critical Condition After Snow Cup Spill

Four skiers were hospitalized after a Salt Lake City Snow Cup giant slalom crash caused eight others to DPS disqualifications for speed. Teen standout Jill Till of Bishop, California, suffered a broken back and head injury, may end Olympic hopes. Mer yin Melville of Salt Lake City and University of Utah won the men’s course in 1 19.9, Andrea Mead Lawrence of Aspen the women’s in 1 38.4.

Alta Utah Salt Lake City Dill Sinmon Bishop Calif Sports Illustrated Andrea Mead Lawrence Aspen Colo Till Jil Jill Walter Hofstetter Sun Valley Everett Wash California Russell Crook Reno Nev Ken Lloyd Broen Arm George Arns Ing Jill Kinmont Dick Noyitz

Marciano May Tour Europe This Summer

Heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano may undertake a five week personal appearance tour of Europe this summer. Manager Al Weill stated the trip could include visits to Italy France Germany England and Holland.

Europe Rocky Marciano al Weill Italy France Germany England Holland

Dutra Wins England Trip at National PGA Senior Open

Dutra earns an all-expenses paid trip to England for the British Open after winning the National PGA Senior Open with a 54 hole total of 213. Defending champion Gene Sarazen tied for second with Denny Shute and Mike Murra, four strokes back.

Dunedin Fla Mortie Dutra Los Angeles Shea England California

Fullmer Welcomes Assire In 10 Round Foreigner Bout

In New York promoter Gene Thej Greeter presents a 10 round middleweight clash at Eastern Parkway Arena Brooklyn with unbeaten Fullmer meeting Marcel Assire of France. This marks Fullmer's first public appearance since November 15 when he defeated Peter Mueller in the same venue. Also on the bill Orlando Zilueta of Cuba faces Denny Jo Perez in a lightweight ten rounder at St Nicholas Arena.

New York Ufi Gene Thej Fullmer United States Young Fullmer West Jordan Utah Marcel Assire France Brooklyn Eastern Parkway Arena Peter Mueller Germany Orlando Zilueta Cuba Denny Jo Perez St. Nichjolas Arena

Moylan Wins Fifth Straight Winter Net Crown

Eddie Moylan of Trenton New Jersey captured his fifth consecutive winter season tennis title by defeating 18-year-old French junior champion Jean Noel Grinda 7 6 2 in the South Florida finals in West Palm Beach. NBA basketball scores from Fort Wayne Philadelphia and Milwaukee.

West Palm Beach Fla Eddie Moylan Trenton N. J Jean Noel Grinda South Florida

Santee Seeks Indoor Mile Record At American Mile Night

Wes Santee, 22, eyes indoor mile record at the Boston meet, aiming 4:03.34 as he holds outdoor mile title. He notes Gil Dodds’ prior mark has stood, and expects intense competition as he pursues the John Hallahan Trophy for outstanding athlete of the meet.

Boston Jean Wes Santee Santes Gil Dodds Kan BAA Games Boston Athletic Associat John Hallahan

No Inquest Into Death of Wrestler Dennis Clary

Tucson coroner announced there would be no inquest into the death of professional wrestler Vincent Lizdenis who collapsed in the ring and died later at St Marys Hospital. The coroner cited no violation of state ring rules as cause remains undetermined. Lizdenis wrestled as Dennis Clary and collapsed Thursday after throwing his opponent Ali Bey in an Athletic Club bout.

Tucson Ariz DLP Corone St. Mary's Hospital Dennis Clary Vincent Lizdenis Athletic Club Ali Bey Clark H. Thompson Los Angeles

Fail Seeks U S Berth In Olympic Speed Trials

Stan Fail, 18, from a Southern California high school, aims to join 38 skaters vying for eight U S Olympic berths at St Paul Minnesota during the Winter Carnival trials. Veteran Ken Bartholemew captured his 10th national title in the same championship.

Stan Fail Paramount Ligh School U. S St. Paul Minne Fail Cone St. Paul's Ken Bartholomew

Playoff Sets For Thunderbird Invitational Tie

Freddie Haas Jr Mike Souchak and Shelley Mayfield finish 270 total over 72 holes in Palm Springs forcing an 18 hole playoff for the $2000 top prize. Haas leads with rounds 70 86 67 67. Mayfield 63 70 65 59. Souchak 66 6 69 69 as the trio prepare for sudden death.

Palm Springs Freddie Haas Jr Mike Souchak Shelley Mayfield Haas New Orleans Mayfield Chicopee Mass Land Souchak Duke Ey Manfield John Palmer Fud Holscher Rob Rosbure Hai—Hick May Frea Warpler Dilaworth Vines Julius Boros Marty Furedl Byron Neilson Doug Ford

Fetchick Wins Imperial Valley Open Golf Title

Mike Fetchick of Scarsdale pocketed 1000 after winning the Imperial Valley Open with a three under par 67 finishing at 266 for 72 holes. He beat Bob Kay of West Hartford by two strokes. amateur status noted among the field.

Williams Ushao Denoles

Soldiers Score Holes in One at Ft McPherson Golf Club

Soldiers take turns scoring holes in one on the same hole during a Sunday round at Ft. McPherson Golf Club. Capt. Singleton L. Johnson of Greenville Mississippi aced the par three sixth hole on his first loop. Corporal Clyde Feltes of Motine DL achieved the feat on the second pass.

Allantapi Ft. McPherson Singleton L. Johnson Greenville Miss Cpl Clyde Feltes Motine

Iowa Seeks Share of Gophers Lead in Big Ten Race

Iowa eyes a share of Minnesota’s Big Ten lead after a six overtime thriller that boosted Minnesota to 5-2-1. Purdue looms in the weekend game as exams idle the Gophers. Kentucky’s stunning 59-53 upset at Lexington reshapes SEC pecking order with Alabama and others in pursuit.

Associated Preta Adolph Rupp Wildcats Kentucky Georgia Tech Minnesota Purdue Gophers Lafayette Ind Bech Boilermakers Minnesotaa Big Ten Towa Towa City Tech Lexington Kentucky Heston Vanderbilt Alabama Atantic Coast North Caroins Tonies Richmond Missouri Valley Tulsa St. Laves St. Louie Oklahoma A&m Southwest Smil TCU Baylor Arkansas Texas Skylise Utah Tunnersun Wyoming Brigham Young Hock Mountain Idaho State Iowa State Tunnersup Missouri Ki State Pacific Coast Uela Stanford California Southern California Oregon State Lke Orexca

Keough Seen As Future Star In Red Sox Camp

Nine Red Sox players report to manager Mike Higgins in Sarasota on March 1 wearing Sox uniforms for the first time. Tris Keough is highlighted as a top prospect with strong hitting and defense, praised by peers and coaches as a potential major league standout.

New York Boston Red Sox Mike Higgins Sarasota Fla Sox Baste I. Z Redmore Cough Pomona Calif Tris Keough Keough Buzzie Bavass Brooklyn Dodger Nomenal Mak al Schroll New Orleans Albany Higgins Bob Smith Theough Louisville Shreveport Joe Trimble Williamsport George Susce Jr Mike Susce Jin American Association Red Sox Wor Seoner Herb Score

Two-Platoon College Pro Tilt Sparks League Debate

Pro and college officials clash over platoon rules as National leagues push for unlimited substitutions this season while colleges resist. The Chicago All-Star game and recent drafts are cited in a heated debate about player usage and game tactics.

New York National Leges Chicago Tribune Collegians

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