UCLA Story From the Biltmore FAWA Session
Quotes from Dick Tevns and others feature UCLA figures Henry Sanders Jess Hill Bil Hunter Wilbur Johns Bert Ipse Gene Doyte and Bud Williams on the Rose Bowl prospects and the 1954 schedule. The piece highlights team discipline defense and coaching insights across the Trojans and rivals with notes on Oregon Stanford and Captain finetuning for 1955.
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Henry
Red) Sanders
Ucla Bruins
Kezar Stadium
van Brocklin
LA Ram
Ohio State
Jess Hill
UCLA
Stanford
Cal
Bil Hunter
Gene Doyte
Warmer’s Market
Waldorf and Larson Named to East West Contest
Waldorf of California and Larson named as receivers for the West squad in the Shrine East West charity game. New Year’s Day clash will have Len Casanova and Ed Price as assistants from Oregon and Texas, with Ed Anderson and others aiding.
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San Francisco
UPI
Lynn
California
Pappy) Waldorf
Bobby Dodd
Paul Larson
Matt Hazeltine
Jim Hanifan
University of
Optimistic Kuharich Predicts Comeback
Washington Redskins coach Jon Kuharich remains hopeful after a 62-3 loss to the Cleveland Browns. He called the team’s prospects bright and said the players have bounce and will come back.
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Kuharich
Washington
Washington Redskins
Avih
Cleveland Browns
Jon Kuharich
Hawkeyes Ready Now for Irish Tilt
Iowa coach Forrest Evashevski’s club, coming off losses to Michigan and Ohio State, faces Notre Dame with bowl hopes dimmed by bad breaks. The Hawkeyes, led by Cal Jim Jones and Earl Smith, must win at Minnesota to salvage a Rose Bowl bid and finish the season strong after a rugged Big Ten slate.
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Iowa
Forrest Evashevski
Tadgay
Netro
Dame
Towa
Michigan
Ohio State
Wnolre Et
Tlice
Evashevski
Buckeye
Wolverines
Hawks
Jim Freeman
Des
Callum Jones
Smith
Edale Vincent
Jerrys Reich
Minnesota
Notre Dame
Arizona Faces Break With Tech After Injury Heavy Loss
Arizona University football suffered a 28 14 defeat to Texas Tech on Saturday prompting calls to sever football ties. Star running back Art Luppino from La Jolla suffered facial injuries, with teammates Max Burnett and Glenn Bowers also sidelined. Texas Tech’s Bill Holmes cited hard play as the cause.
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Tucson
University of Arizona
Texas Tech
William R. Mathews
Arizona Daily Star
Warren Woodson
Arizona
Jack Murphy
San Diego Union
Tech
Murphy
Woodson
Art Luppino
la Jolla
Calif
Luppino
Texas Western
el Paso
Max Burnett
Glenn Bowers
Bill Holmes
Texas Terk
Coast League showdown as Compton hosts Wilson in title bid
Wilson 6 point underdog Comp can will rule a six point favorite against Wilson High Friday night at Ramsaur Field for the Coast League football championship. The Tarbabes, unbeaten in league play after an early loss to Las Vegas, rely on Rex Johnston to spark TD runs. Wilson faces coaching changes and hopes to salvage a season marked by inconsistent play. A win would force a league tie with Compton with one game left.
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Cole
Ramsaur Feld
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Tarbabes
Las Vegas
haNback
Rex Johnston
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Bruins
Downey
Excelsior Ast
Ron Haines
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Long Beach
St. Anthony's
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No TV This Year for Jr Bowl Amid Broadcast Debate
San Jose coach Bronzan announces the Rose Bowl game will not be televised this year. He cites excessive football coverage and questions about game placement while urging NCAA clarification on official ball spotting methods for near term decisions.
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Bob Day
Bronzan
California
Writers’ Association
CBS
Harmon
U.S
NCAA
Wrestling Results at Hollywood headline burst
Kinlauge over Tolas in a match with Bobo versus Szabo and a tag pair Lora Blears defeating Ike DeBinse and Joe, Pavone and Fleches ending in a draw with Bock Inkle defeating Danny Savicb.
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Gene Kinlauge
Hn Tolas
Bobowraci-Sandor Szabo
Lora, Blears
Ike DeBinse
Joe ¢the
Cnamp Pavoneak
Danny Fleches
Drew
Nick Bock Inkle
Danny Savicb
Montana Leads Maostena State Toward Narrow Halftime Edge
In a rugged second quarter Montana holds a 7-6 lead as Satie blocks a kick that the Grizdlies convert into a touchdown. Robests’ 26-2-2-L defense stifles Montana’s ground game while line play falters from misdirected looping. Montana recovers a fumble on the State 39, first down and 19, with a T formation quarterback under center and several backfield exchange options noted for evaluation.
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Maostena State
Satie
Grizdlies
Robests
Grivaly
A’s Move to Kansas City Fuels Westward Baseball Split
Kansas City welcomed the last major league baseball franchise move as the Philadelphia Athletics shifted to the Midwest. Arnold Johnson pitched rapid expansion and a roster build with a planned twofold ballpark capacity, while speculation swirled about a new manager and gM as mid winter trades loom.
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Kansas City
Philadelphia Athletics
Imontreal
Boston Braves
St. Louis Browns
Arnold Johnson
Chicago
Athletics
Connie Mack
Johnson
Lou Boudreau
Red Sox
Parke Carroll
Kansas City Blues
Ahletics
Matson Back for Rams Clash in Coliseum
Chicago Cardinals star Ollie Matson remains in hospital with a concussion after Sundays game with the Philadelphia Eagles. X rays show no fracture and he may be ready to play Sunday. his health could decide if the Cardinals can upset the Rams in Los Angeles.
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Clie Matson
Rams
Veterans Stadium
Coliseum
Matson
Los Angeles
Another Vote for Bruins Boosts In Week Rankings
The Smith Touchdown Tendency System lists UCLA, Oklahoma, and Ohio State as top three. Arkansas climbs to fourth after a 28-15 win over Rice. Notre Dame beats Pennsylvania to move to fifth. Town gains to sixth with a 25-14 win over Purdue while Purdue drops to eighth.
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Oklahoma
Ohio State
Arkansas
Rice
Notre Dame
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Purdue
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Ohio
Wisconsin
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Ilinois
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Glemaan Bee Eae
Fights Last Night in Brooklyn and Daytona Beach
Boxing results from multiple locations show fighters facing off with mixed outcomes. Brooklyn bouts include Gete Fallmer and Jackie waBun drawing attention, while Daytona Beach features Billy Lavadar and Tony Moreno in a tight decision. Los Angeles matches list Bob Aspriait winning or losing in a shuffle of bouts.
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UCLA Secures Berth After Easy Poll Wins
UCLA earns a berth with comfortable showings in two polls as the team solidifies its position. Despite limited readable content, the article notes UCLA's decisive rise, reflecting strong performances and high ranking.
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UCLA
UCLA Leads in AP and UP Polls in Three-Way Race
UCLA holds the top spot in both the Associated Press and United Press International polls as part of a tight three-team battle with Ohio State and Oklahoma. The Bruins lead in AP with 217 of 300 writers voting them first, while UP coaches give UCLA 26 of 35 first-place votes. Oklahoma, Arkansas, Notre Dame, Army, and Navy follow in the top ten with shifts noted after recent upsets.
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Oklahoma Today
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Purdue
Iowa
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Duke
Army
Yale
Miami
Mississippi
California
Rendaen
DOLAL
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Oklahoma
Arkandup
Notre Mune
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Notre
Dave Ibeau Keraud
Tennin
Minneeain
Baylor
Clarins Bath
Mint
Michigan
Penn
Troubles Mount Over Kansas City Minor Leagues Realignment
Unclear plans by the New York Yankees threaten Kansas City Blues relocation and possible reductions in Western Association size. Denver, Omaha, and Columbus potentials loom as the Cardinals discuss moves, with Sen. Edwin Johnson confirming Western League operations in 1955 as usual.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Blues
New York Yankees
Dan Tenning
de] Webb
Yankees
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Omaha
Yanks
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Edwin Johnson
Cole
Washington
Sedgman Blasts Kramer Over Tennis Decline
The 1952 Wimbledon winner Sedgman, now touring pro, accuses Jack Kramer of injuring amateur tennis by buying top players. He says world amateur standards have fallen, with no standout player and repeated mediocre results after the top four or five. Australia shares the decline, and professionalism eclipses amateur play.
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Ken McGregor
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