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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1953
Page
14
The SC Football Writers Association salutes Sam Tsagai as man of the week amid praise for Garrett Timberlake Berliner and Cameron. It notes Sam’s record, pondered officiating at Oregon State game, and reports UCLA Washington State attendance figures at the Coliseum, with 978,051 total and 59,258 per game average.
Catamarans from Santa Monica to San Diego compete on a 15 mile cross Laguna route as the Catamaran International Regatta returns. Key entrants include Scally Lawrey Ed Disney Jack Willis Bill Gearhart Harold Behrends Bill Grant and M I Buell. The event, under Catamaran Association of California, aims to foster a 32 foot faster design and unshakable self bailing hulls.
Philadelphia Athletics and the Baltimore Orioles were reported close to a deal centered on first baseman Eddie Robinson. The potential climax hinged on the status of Marty Marion, with Orioles GM Art Ehlers delaying a final decision by 24 hours after Marion and Ehlers spoke for four hours. Marion, who managed the St. Louis Browns before their move to Baltimore, had returned to St. Louis after the talks.
A scattered sports calendar item references internal trade chatter involving Earle Mack and A's owner vibes, noting interest in a big deal around Pecos venue and Meesing Sale Arena. It mentions Navies, Yerby, Merbs and other players with vague positional hints and local advisory board ties.
Chicago AP reports Joe Stydahar, despite a winless Cardinals start and five games left, is praised for steady front office relations with general manager Walter Wollner. The piece traces a history of coach changes under Wollner, highlighting past fits and misses before Stydahar took over this season on a three year deal.
Inglewood's Hollywood Park Armistice Day card features a $7500 Western Trot first of two stakes races this week, with favorites Helicopter and Elby Hanover among eight contenders. Sixteen horses, including former winners Prince Jay and Dudley Hanover, vie for the Saturday feature.
Aly Reyes of Los Angeles enters as favorite in a 10 round main event against Philadelphia challenger Vinnie DeCarlo at Olympic Auditorium. Reyes holds a perfect 5-0 1953 ring record, but DeCarlo promises a hard punch and challenge tonight.
Don Carter, a 27 year old right handed pitcher turned bowler from Moline, Illinois, is acclaimed as the 1953 Bowler of the Year by the National Bowling Writers Association. He led the poll with 597 points, topping Buzz Fazio and Frank Santore who follow in voting. Carter previously excelled in baseball and bowling, including second place in ABC doubles and 14th in all events, succeeding Steve Nagy as Bowler of the Year.
Stanford coach Chuck Taylor and California coach Lynn Waldorf spoke at a football writers meeting about Rose Bowl hopes. Taylor cited Stanford’s season setback to USC and desire for a bid, while Waldorf stressed focus on beating Oregon and Stanford. UCLA remains a strong bowl contender as USC UCLA looming. California could win a bid if results favor them and USC beats UCLA. Garrett’s passing praised. Oregon’s defense noted as toughest in years.
Philadelphia report notes the Supreme Court ruling that baseball is an sport and not subject to antitrust laws boosts professional football. NFL officials and lawyers expect similar results in their antitrust case, while Congress is not expected to act soon.
In the final minute ten of the BYU versus Arizona State game, BYU scores after five passes totaling 80 yards. The kickoff goes short to the sideline, right tackle Tulla recovers near the Tempe 42 yard line. First down, 42 yards to winning touchdown as Cougar quarterback faces critical plays including a button hook, forward lateral, and a long pass.
Rio Grande Redmen face a 25 game slate that pits Bevo Francis and crew against top programs in Madison Square Garden. The 6 foot 9 standout is expected to prove last season's 50.1 point per game pace against Ashland JC and 39 opponents was no fluke. Coach Newt Oliver warns the team to avoid being pushed around by North Carolina State Villanova Miami Florida State Butler and Creighton while hoping for a wake up call.
Salinas has been named to the Class C baseball loop recently vacated by Santa Barbara. Directors of the California League announced the nomination on Monday after considering bids from Porterville, Reno, and Las Vegas.
A scrambled listing of radio TV sports items appears with scattered station codes and times. Entries include baseball hall of fame coverage and race recreations though several words are garbled.
Notre Dame remains No 1 in both Associated Press and United Press polls after a 28 20 win over Pennsylvania keeps the Irish atop the nation while Maryland and Michigan State follow. The AP and coaches rankings differ on several teams with Georgia Tech Oklahoma UCLA West Virginia Baylor and Texas chasing in the top 10. Notre Dame Maryland and West Virginia remain undefeated.
Gavilan camp protests Bill Doty remaining on the list as referee for the Gavilan Johnny Bratton welterweight title fight in Chicago Stadium. Angel Lopez asked the Illinois Athletic Commission to blacklist Doty after a 1951 bout and a Bratton vote. IAC chairman Osborne said the commission cannot be dictated to. The bout is Friday, their third meeting after Gavilan previously held the welter title this year.
Ed Barrow former general manager of the New York Yankees for 25 years until retirement in 1946 remained in critical condition at United Hospital Port Chester. He regained consciousness late Monday after two days in a semi coma but hospital spokesman said his overall condition was unchanged.
Laurel Park hosts the Washington International with Harwin in the field from six nations as Harry Carr first rides in America. The 36 year old veteran, long a cited globe trotter, seeks a strong showing in the mile and a half classic postponed by a blizzard.
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