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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1947

Page

14

Bears Luckman Ready for Rams in Coliseum Showdown

Bears star quarterback Sid Luckman leads the squad against the Los Angeles Rams in the Los Angeles Coliseum as Chicago aims to extend a strong run. Luckman credits protection and timing from receivers Ken Kavanaugh and others, after two wrist operations. Halas, the Papa Bear, will attend, with memories of past clashes and a Western Division title push in focus.

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Majors Draft Coast Players

Coast league stars join major league rosters in a wide draft sweep. Max West heads to the Pittsburgh Pirates with notes on his power and park, Don White and Ostrowski move to Red Sox, Cubs, and Phillies options. Dapper eyes Brooklyn Dodgers after strong Mobile season, while Dallesandro heads to the Angels from the Cubs in a busy organizational shuffle.

Max West San Diego Don White Louis Johnny Ostrowski Angel Walter Dubiel Seattle Leonard Ratio Portland Alhambra Pittsburgh Pirates Ralph Kiner Kiner Greenberg Gardens Forbes Field Pittsburgh West Long Beach Pirates Max Tormerly Boston Braves Cincinnati Reds Ostrowsld Angels Boston Red Sox Joe McCarthy Ostrowski McCarthy Chicago Cubs Tohnny Connie Mack Scdls Ratto Cleveland Indians Dublel Phillies Detroit Tigers Cliff Dapper Montreal Mobile Dodger Tiger Dapper St. Louis Browns al Gearhauser Clift Ltth Dom Dallesandro Nitechap Wrigley Field Los Angeles Dallesandro Cubs Alhouc Oe Roe

Firpo to Finance Movie Venture in Argentina

Luis Angel Firpo known as the Wild Pampas bull plans to back a film project with about 500000 dollars and will star in a leading acting role. The former boxing champion, now 53, says he will “sink a small piece” of his fortune into the production as principal financier and prominent actor.

Venus Aires Luis Angel Firpo Pampas United States Firpo

Dons Polishing Up for Loyola Contest

The University of San Francisco Dons prepared to travel to Los Angeles to face Loyola Friday night. Yesterday the team focused on signal drills and ball handling while body contact was ruled out in the final prep before the game.

Francisco University of San Francisco Dons Los Angeles University of Loyola

Is Notre Dame Too Powerful On-Schedule Strains Spark Protests

OATH BEND Ind Nov 32 AP Is Notre Dame too powerful for its own good as schedule friction grows with rivalries and Army links. Rumors surface that coach Frank Leahy offered resignation after Irish 27 7 win over Army, denials follow from university officials and speculation about Big Nine reactions and future Notre Dame scheduling.

Oath Bend Ind A.P Notre Dame Frank Leahy John J. Cavabaugh John J. Murphy Leahy Sity Joe Williams New York World Telegram H. G. Salsinger Detroit News Araly Williams Army Michigan Ohio State Tinois Minnesota O Cola

Leahy Named U P Coach of the Week After Notre Dame Victory

Frank Leahy, of undefeated Notre Dame, earned United Press Coach of the Week after a 27 to 7 win over Army. He emphasized team effort and noted no revenge motive, praising the left side of the line and Terry Brennan’s opening kickoff return as a memorable moment.

EW York U.P Army United Press Frank Leahy Notre Dame Leahy Johnny Lujack Branch Rickey Terry Brennan

Conerly Near Passing Record

New York November 12 Charlie Conerly of Mississippi completed 19 passes in 34 attempts against Tennessee to reach 100 career completions, third in collegiate history. With two Ole Miss games left he could set a new record. Bud Schwenk holds the 114 completions mark. Ray Evans was the only other 100-pass contributor.

New York Charlie Conerly Mississippi Tennessee Ira Ole Miss Conerly Wilson Bud Schwenk Washington University St. Louis Baltimore Ray B. Evans Kansas

Matmen Twin windup to crown heavy weight champ at Municipal Auditorium

Tomorrow night at Municipal Auditorium a four man elimination headliner pits Sandor Szabo, Manual Garza, Kolo Stasiaki, and Larry Maquin in a three fall match, before a pair of additional bouts featuring Harry Kruskamp, Reg Siki, Alex Kasahoski, Jim Mitchell, and Hardy iKruskamp. promoter Harry Rubin promotes the show as a step toward a world title invasion of California.

Municipal Auditorium Crick Frank Alex Kasahoski Jim Mitchell Hardy iKruskamp Reginald Siki

Huskies Polish Attack for Bruins

The Washington Huskies sharpened their passing attack under Larry Hatch as they traveled from Berkeley. Left guard Bob Levenhagen, who broke his arm in California, will be replaced by Dimitri Tadich for the game against UCLA.

Riverside Washington Huskies Berkeley Larry Hatch Bob Levenhagen California Dimitri Tadich L. A

Eight Enter L. A. Cage Tourney

Los Angeles November 12 eight college teams from Idaho Syracuse Brigham Young Marshall Loyola Arkansas Pepperdine and West Texas entered the first national college basketball championship to be held December 26 27 and 29 at Olympic Auditorium. The event is sponsored by Pepperdine College of Los Angeles and the Helms Athletic Foundation.

Los Angeles Olympic Auditorium Idlaho Syracuse Brigham ,Young, Marshall Loyola Arkansas Pepperdine West Texas Pepperdine College of Los Angeles Helms Athletic Founda Ition

Football scores list with scattered game results

Fragmented OCR summary shows multiple football scores including Compton 4, Lusk Vogan & Yankiga 3 and Brooklyn 14, Jing'a Paint 24, Ironmanurg Teachers 12, Findlay 2, South Dakota State Mines and Black Hills among others. Names and teams are garbled. many items unreadable or partial.

Compton Lusk Vogan Yankiga Trnkotn Wesleyan York U Burknol Jing'a Brooklyn Ironmanurg Ttn Bom Biroucdae Jz Stn Fos Bento Ton Magali Taliale Bouth Dawoth Blank Hills Wenenare Upper Fawna Wareburg Findlay Avriin Uhgamer Gregon Vosh Lassen South Dakola Busabotd Tate Mary's Oesabeegquie Leghorn

Ecuador Five to Play Bruins in California Tour

The University of Ecuador basketball team, possibly the first South American squad in the U S, will play two games at the San Francisco Cow Palace in December. They meet the University of California at Los Angeles and the University of Nevada in nearby venues, with additional games lined up against Whittier and Santa Barbara.

San Francisco University of Ecuador South America San Francisco Cow Palace Frank Walsh Scuador University of California At Los Angeles University of Nevada Walsh Whittier Santa Beare California

Robby to Receive Rookie Award in Chicago Ceremony

Navy star first baseman Robby Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers will receive the Louis Comiskey Memorial Award as baseball's rookie of the year. The honor came from a national vote conducted by the Chicago chapter of the Baseball Writers Association.

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Rancho Santa Fe Pro Wins Southland Crown

AN DIEGO November 12. Bill Train of Rancho Santa Fe won the 47th annual Southern California golf championship with a 286 total after a 68 round. Zell Eaton of Montebello was runner up with 287 after a 69 final round, followed by Ray Mangrum of Los Angeles at 288.

Diego U.P Bill Train Rancho’ Santa ‘Fe Southern California Train Zell Eaton Montebello Ray Mangrum Jos’ Angeles

Harrison Cracks Hawaiian Open Golf Record

Harrison, the Little Rock pro, set a new Waialae course record with a 13 under total of 275 to win the $10,000 Hawaiian Open. He fired a 69 in the final round, beating Johnny Bulla by four strokes and earning $2,000.

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McCarthy Names Coombs to Red Sox Coaching Staff

Boston November 12 Joe McCarthy former Yankee manager named Red Sox skipper and announced that Earl Coombs former New York Yankee outfielder will join Del Baker and Larry Woodall as coaches. McCarthy retains Woodall and Baker on the Red Sox staff.

Boston Earl Coombs New York Yankee del Baker Larry Woodall Boston Red Sox Joe McCarthy Yankee Red Sox Coombs Woodall Baker

Aud Boxing Show Off Again Tonight at Long Beach

Amateur boxing returns to Long Beach with the auditorium dark for the second straight week. Officials plan an all amateur show after the Diamond Belts tournament concludes. Finals are set for Saturday night at Hollywood Legion Stadium.

Long Beach Municipal Auditorium Long Beach A.co Hollywood Legion

Fights Last Night Across Cities

chaotic boxing results listing fighters from Milwaukee Detroit New York with outpoints and knockdowns. names appear garbled and locations unreadable. reports show multiple bouts with unclear scoring and opponents.

Bears Hold Margin in Offensive Department

California and Southern California lead Pacific Coast Conference standings for the third straight week. USC tops defense allowing 167 yards per game, while offense averages 234.2 rushing and 345.5 total yards. Van Brocklin of Oregon and Dan Radkovich pace scoring, with Leicht of Oregon leading rushing and Mast of Oregon State the top receiver.

OS Angeles U.P California Southern California U.S. C Sively U. C Oregon Idaho Billy Wiiiams van Brocklin Bob Celeri Williams Jake Leicht John] Graves Jerry Williams Washington State Leicht Ence Dan Radkovich Montana Jack Swaner Dan Garza Vert Lillybite Gordon Brunawick Mast Don Mast Oregon State Billy Willams We Carpenter Fred Provo Washington

Girl Gridiron Breakthrough in Friday Texas Tilt

Frankie Groves, 16, five feet four and 123 pounds, earns a Friday night start at right tackle for Stinnett High School in a crucial game against Groom. Coach Truman Johnson backs her, saying she can handle a one man assignment and may play regardless of kickoff. A crowd of about 3,000 is expected as the first Texas schoolgirl to perform on the gridiron.

Tinnett Texas Frankie Groves Frenkie Stinenett High School Groom Truman Johnson Frankie Wil Stinnett Johnson Tom Groves

New York Race Betting Declines From Last Season

New York racing ended at Jamaica after 183 days with total bets of 352,635,064 they report 4,584,139 fans attended averaging 1,875,713 per day. The prior season of 192 days saw 407,205,748 in bets and 4,902,127 attendees averaging 2,120,342 and 25,531 respectively.

New York Jamaica

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