USC Trojans rise to near glory in long basketball run
A turbulent account chronicles the USC Trojans basketball team pushing toward NCAA finals in Kansas City, highlighting fierce games against Cal and Notre Dame, star players like Ken Sears and Tony Psaltis, and the program’s resilient, period-era ethos amid coaching and conference tensions.
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USC
Trojan
Forrest Tworoad
Kansas City
Pwore
Trojans
Jawa
Vic Tianlayes
Ucha
Rho
Calfoonia
Twikooda
Hs Fortitude Aman Argan
Oregon State Beavers
BGC
Santa
Berkeley Bears
Bay Area
Ken Sears
Joe
Met
Tony Psaltis
Chet Carr
Ralph Pausig
Rey Irvin
Dick Welsh
Dick Tammer
Aramas
Cal
Serries
Raschi and Raschiish Survive Windy City Series
A windy Chicago weekend sees Vic Raschi and Bobby Rush anchor the Cardinals and Cubs as New York veteran Bob Feller wants a starting berth with Cleveland at 35. Raschi hurls three no hit innings before a home run, Banks shines for Chicago, and the exhibition slate hints at aging stars trying to reclaim form.
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Vic Raschi
St. Louis Cardinals
Bobby Rush
Chicago Cubs
Windy City Bruins
St. Louis
Cardinals
Wrigley Field
Cubs
Enos Slaughter
Stan Musial
Rey Jablonki
Raschi
Dee Fonty
Bill Serena
Ernie Banks
Rasshi
Chicago
Banks
Keystone
Gene Baker
L. A. Angel
Gems
Tarale Orrenkop
Cotala DY
Tolain
Sengler
Raschin &Th
Hulke Bib Ina
Haddie van
Rush Miksa
Ms Jackson
Molso
Moon
Preah
Lenge
Meg
Ondy
Musial Gmblongk
Baker
Fohdy
Presko Trammas
Alston
Presko
Senoen
Fienst
Cassinitone
Hern
Farquiex
Fondy
Driver Killed in Race Spill at Capitol Speedway
West Sacramento reports a midget racing driver fatally injured when his car delexed and rolled over end over end during a time trial. Roy R. Smith, 36, San Francisco, died two hours after admission with crushed chest. Coroner cites a broken front spring as the likely cause. Smith was alone on the half mile track in lap two. Results show Bailey Cantrell of Anaheim won the time trial, with Earl Motter of Hayward second and Hay Minyard of Fontana third.
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West Sacramento
Capitol Speedway
Roy R. Smith
San Francisco
Sacramento
Smith
Baily Cantrell
Anaheim
Earl Motter
Hayward
Hay Minyard
Fontana
Suggs Wins 1954 Women's Titleholders Tourney Record
iLouise Suggs, star golfer from Atlanta, captured the 15th Women's Titleholders title with a record 293. She opened the final round needing 73 and shot a 73 to best Patty Berg and Babe Zaharias, who finished behind. Berg placed second with 300, Zaharias third, amid a high finish by Wright and others.
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Augusta
Louise Suggs
Atlanta
Patty Berg
Miss Berg
Chicago
Patty
Babe Zaher
Louiss Suga
Bod
Fatty Ber
Bubs Zanaring
Barbara
Mickey Wright
Old fashioned defense helps Troy reach NCAA semis
In the NCAA tournament run, unranked Troy uses tough defense to reach the semifinals. Coach Forrest Twogood’s squad earned a 66-65 win over Santa Clara in the western regional, then prepare to meet Bradley in Kansas City after finishing the season strong with wins over Stanford, California, UCLA and Oregon State.
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Los Angeles
Southern California
Calmids
Trojans
Bob Feerick
Santa Clara
Forrest Twogood
Agers
Kansas City
Corvallis
Ore
Broncos
Dick Wells
Ningield
Troy
Bradley
Stanford
California
UCLA
Bruins
Oregon State
USC
PCL Roundup: Angels Relentless in Exhibition Win
In Anaheim the Los Angeles Angels routed the Hollywood Stars 22 to 6 in a Pacific Coast League exhibition. Angels piled 26 hits including 12 runs in the seventh inning led by rookie Spacky Adams with five hits. Also noted were Seattle Rainiers beating Portland 4-2 and the Orioles beating San Diego 10-6 in another exhibition.
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Hollywood Stars
San Diego Padres
Anaheim
Stars
Los Angeles Angels
Fullerton
Angels
Spacky Adams
Angel
Palm Springs
Seattle Rainiers
University of Southern California
Seattle
Portland
George Schmees
Rainier Fenure
Dewey Soriano
Artie Wilson
San Diego
Baltimore Orioles
Padres
Orioles rally past Padres with five run frame in exhibition
San Diego errors open the door for Baltimore as four double plays aid the Orioles. Dee Phillips drives in two with a double as Milt Smith collects three hits including a triple. Padres lose 8 to 3 in an early season exhibition game with line score noted on A-13.
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San Diego
Baltimore
Orioles
Dee Phillips
Jl Friediey
Bocce Ippolito i Berrigan
Milt Smith
Bob San Diego
O Daiclan
Bamberea
Murphy
Mac Neal
Ilolorel
Pon Bradfore
Balom
Hilles
Teajeta
Albin
Bev Baker Back in Tennis Spotlight at La Jolla Invitational
Beverly Fleitz Long Beach housewife and former star returns to prominence after stunning upset run at La Jolla Invitational. She defeats Helen Pastan Pater 6-0 3-6 6-3 in the final, after defeating Maureen Connolly in the semifinals, with talk of entering nationals at Forest Hills.
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John Ficilz
Beverly Baker
la Jolla
U. S
Wimbledon
Maureen Connolly
Long Beach
Walloping
Helen Pastalt Pater
Los Angeles
Forest Hills
Mijor
Maureen
Brown
UCLA
Bob Perry
Ben Livingston
Flam-Brown
Livingston
Margaret Osborne du Pont
Wilmington
Del
Louise Brough
Santa Monica
Gracya Kelleher
Julia Sampson
San Diego
Mrs. du Pont
Clyde Hippenstell
Miss Connolly
Luis Aysta
Ray York Surges as 1954 Turf Money Leader in West
Ray York, a 23-year-old jockey with Navy family roots, rose to the top money-winner spot in 1954. He earned about 400000 this year, including two 100000 stakes at Santa Anita, and is favored for the Kentucky Derby. He bounced back after a Bay Meadows fall to win again aboard Determine at Santa Anita.
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San Francisco
Ray York
Willie
Silent
Santa Anita
Fam
Ray
York
Bay Meadows
Determine
Giardelle
Garth Panter
Walter Cartier
Troy
Kayes
Connie Mack Stadium clubhouse scene after 13 3 A’s victory
Connie Mack, president of the Philadelphia Athletics, chats in the clubhouse at Connie Mack Stadium in West Palm Beach as Eddie Joost looks incredulous. The A’s crushed Washington 13 to 3 in Grapefruit League play, marking their fifth straight spring win.
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Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Eddie
Joost
Connie Mack Stadium
We Palm Beach
Fla
Washington
Olympic Ace Goes Tonight in Major Boxing Card
New York hosts a national boxing program this week with four network televised bouts. Giardello versus Troy headlines Friday at Madison Square Garden. Johnson versus Andrews fights Wednesday in Chicago. Brooks versus Gault headlines Brooklyn Saturday. Andrade versus Khalfi tops Saturday in Toledo. Olympic champion Brooks at 7-1 seeks further glory. Gault, former NA titlist, meets him after Peacock upset.
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New York
Joey I Giardello
Willie Troy
Madison Square Garden
Harold Johnson
Paul Andrews
Chicago
Nate Brooks
Henry
Pappy) Gault
Brooklyn
Inight
Cisea Andrade
Hoacite Khalfi
Brooks
Bill Peacock
Gault
Spartanburg
S. G
N. A
Pappy
Peacock
Race Review By Ascogated Press
Long shots won Saturday at Miami and New Orleans. Wise Margin captured the Gulfstream Park Handiall worth 66100 dollars, paying 24.20 for a 2 dollar bet. Gigantic won the Louisiana Derby at the Fair Grounds for 14.20. Fortune Teller ridden by Ray York won the Burlingame Handicap at Bay Meadows paying 36.40. Caldwell won the Sauthina Handicap at Oaklawn Park for 6.80. Frictus won the Inaugural Handicap at Lincoln Downs for 2.80. Thomas Pepper won the Bredentan Hangicep at Sunshine Park for 4.90.
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Miami
New Orleans
Wise
Gigantic
Fair Grounds
Fortune Teller
Ray York
Bay Meadows
Caldwell
Oaklawn Park
Hot Springs
Ark
Frictus
Lincoln Downs
Rhode Island
Thomas Pepper
Sunshine Park
Fla
Raschi Joins Curious Eight Inning St Louis Start
Ex Yankee hurler Vic Raschi shows a curious spring line for the Cardinals allowing four hits including a homer in eight innings. He yields eight combined hits and two doubles across the outing while facing limited danger from the opposition.
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New York Yankee
Vic Raschi
St Louis Cardinals
All Jaw Breaker Team Of Sluggers And Spinners
OSCAR FRALEY lists an all jaw-breaking dream lineup mixing major leaguers with playful name twists. He highlights Casimer Kwietniewski and Cass Michaels alongside others, noting nickname stories and imagined cross-sport battles while celebrating Notre Dame and baseball’s clever wordplay.
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Oscar Fraley New
York
Fighting Irish
Notre Dame
Fred Marclewski
Cardinals
Casimer Rwietmiewski
White Sox
Pompeyo Dagario
Senators
Rocco Ezsaich
Cincinnati
Lauraino Escaleta
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MSC
Ail Vine
Lasden
South Bend
Four Horsemen
Howard Harling Jones
Troyaas
Rose Trojans
Heovever
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Ovus Naten Vianie
Kiplin
Ol Vie Day
Jack Banta
Colson
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Roward Field
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PEC
Lezlate Sports
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Rip Repulski
St. Louis Cardinal
Bud Meek
Repulski
Meek
Windy City Club
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Ageochlen Brass
Sirode
Cleveland Indians
Steve O'Neill
Bob Feller
Indians
New York ‘Yankees
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al Lopez
Rapid Robert
York Giants
Ealise Lonez
Giants
F Fight Hill
Bob
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Sal Maglie
Leo Durocher
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Ontrolt
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Wilaba
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Orter
Seta Fa
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Shale
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Eft
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Anne
London Zoo
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MR. Mack
Cisco Cisco Andrade
le Calif
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Race Review
Vie Raschi Sports
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Wojsciehowski
Marolewski
Phillies
Fred Baczowski
Reds
Constantine Berlzakes
Vito Valentinetti
Marlon Muracewski
Cleveland
Mike Blyrks
Arnold Portacartero
A's
Pete
Woey) Wollechowski
Dizzy Dean
Tom Korczewski
Ted Kluszewski
Wojciechowski
Aiyeltentlevinkt
Marclewsk
Sawatski
Shickshinny
Murszewski
Murph
Blyzka
Blitz
Casimer Kwiet
Niewski
Cass Michaels
Cass
Cornelius McGillicuddy
Casimer
Michaels
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