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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1954
Page
16
UCLA and Oregon rivalry dominates the note with a math style forecast of scoring. It examines UCLA ground and pass yardage, Shaw’s passing yardage, and defensive duties while recalling past games against Stanford California and Washington. Predictions forecast high scoring with UCLA at 35-14, noting Shaw’s all‑around play and L.A. area coverage.
USC eyes a Rose Bowl berth with a win at Stanford while UCLA and Oregon vie for the PCC title. Stanford faces injury woes as coach Chuck Taylor warns against overconfidence. Oregon plays UCLA in a key matchup as California travels to Seattle to face Washington in rainy conditions.
The Stanford California football rivalry game set for November 20 will not be televised this year. UC athletic director Brutus Hamilton said he requested permission but was informed a new rule prohibits such a late telecast. Harvey Cassill of Washington, NCAA television chair, said all member schools must grant permission, not only conference participants.
The Western Harness Racing Association stages the $25,000 Golden yest trot at Hollywood Park, richest event for the i division, with favorites Kimberly Kid and nine others expected in the mile and three sixteenths race. Winner of 16 races this year, Kimberly Kid set a Hollywood Park record 2.08 for the mile last week in the Los Angeles trot.
Detroit star Bobby Smith, 29, who once set a 102 yard interception return record, says he is retiring after being suspended by coach Buddy Parker. Smith notes Parker asked him to retire in September due to injuries on the Lions and says he remains loyal to the team.
Harvard Crimson and Daily Princetonian leaders condemned Yale for barring Faye Loyd from the Yale Army football game press box. They cite a rule forbidding women, dogs or children in the press section and call the action typical of Yale.
Temple faces Brandeis with a 6-0 deficit as a goal line stand sets tone. Temple attempts a quarterback sneak but fails on first down amid heavy wind. Yardage comes through the middle with seven and eight yard gains before Brandeis’ 7-2-2 defense slows the drive.
The piece touts George Shaw as the primary Oregon figure in a high stakes clash with UCLA Bruins. It portrays Shaw as master architect of Oregon plays, aided by ten teammates, facing a formidable UCLA defense and a history of inconsistency for the Webfoots.
Poly High footballers shocked undefeated Jordan 13 6 on Thursday, with a stiff defense limiting the Panthers to 13 rushing yards. Jordan led briefly on a 38 yard catch and run by Schaef fer, but two Jordan punts set up Poly scores and the Bees surged to the league battle.
Compton High's Bee forces remained in the Coast League chase after a 51-7 thrashing of Downey. Tom Stewart scored three times, including 33 and 66 yard runs, on passes from Tom Asper, as penalties erased several early touchdowns.
Fragmented list shows varied high school and local teams including Trim, Luth, Baptists, Hospital, Fire Dept, Riggers, and Morgan Motor Co. in a Thursday basketball results page. Several lines are garbled. readable items indicate scores and participants across neighborhoods and organizations.
Long Beach City College players project a strong mood for a win as the Vikings face Bakersfield Junior College on the Renegades field. Bookmakers set Bakersfield as a 21 point favorite for victory No. 22 in a season stretching to 1952, while UCLA, Oklahoma, and Arkansas battle for bowl berths amid a crowded top 10.
Lou Thesz dominates DeBiasie in a tough match at Municipal Auditorium on Thursday night. Supporting bouts saw Sandor defeat Wake Szabo, Pleches edged by DeBiasie in a two out of three falls, Christy pinned Dr. Lee, and Grable tied with Terry as Lederman and Thesz split the opener.
Lefty O'Doul, famed Seals longtime manager, returns to his Bay Area roots to take the Oakland Oaks managerial post. He fills a vacancy after Charley Dressen's move to the Washington Senators and signals a move from San Diego where he led the Padres to a pennant before resigning. Oakland president Brick Laws praised O'Doul's salesmanship and expect him to boost attendance and team performance.
Philadelphia station WPIP features a 20 round nationally televised heavyweight fight. Baker, at 212 pounds, faces Bronx challenger Slade, ranked No 5 with Slade favored by late division rankings, hoping to reshuffle titles and rankings after the bout.
Fragmentary list shows dates and venues for college and local games including Bakersfield Riverside and San Bernardino visits. Mentions to Caliente and various teams such as Virginia Tech, George Washington, UCLA, and Washington, with scattered venues like Doral and Minnerola.
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