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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1954

Page

8

USC Trojans edge Oregon State in tight playoff game

The MiracIe Men of Troy overcame Oregon State College 49 to 48 in a Pacific Coast Conference playoff clash. Roy Irvin Psaltis and Hammer fueled USC's late rally as Twogood's squad extended its hot run and stayed in the hunt for the title.

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Coast League Roundup Rich Richards Injured In Exhibition

Richards twisted his knee Friday and will undergo X rays after the Los Angeles Angels listed six missing players for the start of reporting. Expects infielders Boring Hooks Evans and others, while preparations for Sunday's games include pitchers Ihdo Chandler Spicer and Cal McLish against San Diego Padres. Tom Saffell joins Hollywood Stars as outfield depth strengthens. Restelli recovers from heart condition and resumes spring practice with Portland Beavers.

Gene Hooks Los Angeles Angel Springfield Ange North Carolina State College Stan Mack Kuma Chicago Cubs Angel Bob Boring Nashville Tom Brown Frankie DiPrina Red Hollis Gener Mauch Atlanta Ed McDade Bud Hardin Gene Baker Cubs Freddie Richards Ump Ves al Angels Alan Ihdo Eddie Chandler Bob Spicer Cal McLish Lefty O'Doul Lloyd Dickey Eddie Erantt Bob Kerrigan San Diego Padres Glendale Dino Restelli Portland Beavers Restelli

Chavez Final Ring Bout Promises Victory and Exit

Chavez 24 of San Pedro faces Juan Luis Campos of Los Angeles in a 10 round title bout at Legion Stadium billed as his last ring appearance. He has defeated rivals like Aragon Collins Salas and Dade and predicts retirement after tonight despite a prior draw with Campos.

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Leahy and Hogan Hold Private Business Talk

Frank Leahy former Notre Dame football coach and Ben Hogan golf star discussed a private business matter in Fort Worth Texas on Friday. The meeting involved two prominent figures in sports trading ideas about a potential deal and future collaboration.

Patty Berg Leads Sarasota Teefest

Patty Berg holds a two stroke lead heading into the second round of the Sarasota Women's Open Golf Tournament in Sarasota Florida. Betty Bush, Hammond Indiana, is second with 34-39-73. Babe Zaharias and Betty Mackinnon follow at 74, with Louise Suggs Betty Jameson and Beverly Hanson at 76 and Betty Hicks and Marlene Bauer flagged with 58.

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Local Sports Calendar Highlights Suburban Arena Events

A compact schedule lists races and matches at Wreatling Valley Garden Arena and facilities around 8222 and 8180. Key events include Moran Racing at Caltenie on Sunday and the San Pedro All-Star racket event set for the recreation park. Participating teams and exact times remain partially obscured due to OCR issues.

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Boxing Notes From Last Night’s Card

Faded report describes bouts featuring DeMarco and Jimmy CaTtsr in a world age event. Mentions Jonn Loop and a 135 138 weight class context with outcomes unclear.

Eare DeMarco Jimmy CaTtsr Jimmy Jonn

Hares Rally for CIF Win Bruins Bow to Fillmore

Fillmore high school seized the lead late in a tight CIF playoff win at Ventura JC, defeating Wilson 49 to 45. George Wagner led Wilson with 14 points while Chuck Greer added 13 for Fillmore and Stewart Smith Wix contributed key plays as the Hares later topped Covina 46-41 in a separate CIF contest.

Fillmore High School Wilson High School Ventura Fillmore Wilson Bruins Flashes George Wagner Stewart Smithwick Wagner Chuck Greer Wilton Filmore Parton Fosmithwick Gampbel Fo Garrepint Warner It of Lintard Lamenn Saa Shaitiline Acore Wilsoe Regiven Apes Guinn Towne Spitlmore Fredrickson James Smith Jack Kirkpatrick Rabbits Poly Colts Kirkpatrick Billy Baleam Smith Covina Nichols Goinea Balcom Waters Haniten

Klein and Casillo Set for National TV Welterweight Fight

Dayton newspaper notes a 10 round welterweight bout on CBS at 6 p.m. PT with Joey Klein 21 8 5 of New York facing Rocky Casillo 30 4 of Blues Island IL. Klein previously defeated Casillo by split decision in Brooklyn last fall.

Dayton Ohio Joey Klein New York Rocky Casillo Blues Island Klein Casillo Brooklyn

College Basketball Results From Panacea Ledger

Snapshot of results shows Pasadena, UCLA, and other California colleges in recent games. Notable scores include Occidental 41 over Loyola 61 and Fullerton 23 over Compton 7, with Harbor 79 percent shooting listed among the sparse line items.

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Big Ten Proposes Regional TV Model for College Football

The Big Ten TV committee, backed by presidents and athletic directors, called for regional television focused on teams of regional interest, diverging from the NCAA plan that would televise a single nationally shown game. NCAA officials responded cautiously, with Walter Byers declining to comment and Hervey Cassill noting the committee’s responsibility to all colleges and a plan to be devised in good conscience.

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Boxing on Radio and TV Highlights Local Card

Radio and television coverage spotlights a mixed card featuring Anita and Chavez Campos with top bouts connecting to the KRKD and KMPC outlets. Promoters promise live results, ring action, and updates from the arena as boxing fans follow the developments.

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First Tilts On Today in Grapefruit League Opens

Baseball’s five week low and Grapefruit League opener feature a new American League entry Baltimore Orioles visiting Mesa to play the Chicago Cubs. Managers Dykes Alston and others guide rookies for major league jobs as spring training begins across venues with multiple exhibition games and notable signings.

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