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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1954

Page

6

Pro football rules split over dead ball calls eyed

Hampton Pool doubts college style termination rule, noting NFL players and coaches split on change. He cites college dead ball calls versus pro rule allowing continuation after a tackle, arguing liberal rules invite more injuries and piling on.

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Bakersfield Renegades Meet San Diego JC In MC Action

Bakersfield College hosts San Diego JC as the Knights chase a 22nd straight victory. Star scorers White and Gordon lead the 'Gades while San Diego counters with Bavington. Camino, undefeated, eyes a junior Rose Bowl bid as Harbor JC faces LBCC in a separate matchup.

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FEETBALL FEVER AS CUBANS JOIN MEXICO CITY MATCH

In Mexico City the University of Havana sent a 25 man Cuban squad to face the University of Mexico, surprising locals. Mexico had a scheduled game with Monterrey Tech for Saturday. Officials planned Havana versus Mexico as a curtain raiser before the varsity game.

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Dream Tilt Ruled Out by OU President

Oklahoma City report states Dr George L Cross, OU president, said a postseason game between Oklahoma and UCLA is utterly impossible. He cited lack of a formal proposal from the Olympic committee and existing agreements with the NCAA Big Six and Orange Bowl Committee. Both teams are undefeated and ineligible for bowls due to past dates.

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Unclear Sports Radio TV Guide Snippet

Fragmentary notes list various sports channels and programs with scattered team names and times. Key names and events are unreadable, leaving only a jumble of station initials, city hints, and vague references to football and pool but no coherent schedule or outcomes.

Blanda Nears National League Quarterback Record

George Blanda, star quarterback for the Chicago Bears, signals a record chase as he leads the team toward an expected title challenge. His passing and scoring pace, including a streak of extra points, put him in position to threaten long-standing league marks despite past doubts about his role.

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Rams Favored Over Cardinals In Memorial Coliseum Clash

Los Angeles Rams led by Norman Van Brocklin ride as favorites to beat the Chicago Cardinals at Memorial Coliseum Sunday. A 24 24 tie in Chicago and lingering jinxes shade the matchup. Expected crowd exceeds 40 000 as Matson mends and Ollie Matson and Johnny Olszewski loom for St. Louis and Chicago.

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Trinidad Ace Constance Upsets Tiger Jones at MSG

Hector Constance battled Tiger Jones in a 10 round welterweight clash at Madison Square Garden. Constance trailed early but pressed in the second half to secure a split decision as boos echoed from the crowd. Jones showed aggression, while Constance fought off retreat and land effectively. Constance improved to 20-6-5 with the decision, Jones at 32-11-3.

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Gridder, 8, Dies After Sandlot Tilt

GALVESTON young player Bobby Beach, eight, died after being struck in a sandlot football game. He was knocked during a pileup Wednesday, seemed fine Thursday, then collapsed at dinner and died Friday after an operation.

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Football Calendar Metrowas ARI Santa Mowson vs. Cong Beach CC

A garbled list of football matchups and dates across multiple conferences and cities. It includes teams such as Santa Mowson, Cong Beach CC, San Diego, Bakersfield, Harbor, El Centro, Palomar, Citrus, Oceanside, Western Games, Santa Ana, Phoenix, Boise, San Bernardino, Ventura, Santa Saria, Mississippi State, LSU, Houston, Arizona State, Texas State, Tempe, West Texas State, Hardin-Simmons, Baltimore, Green Bay, Los Angeles, Cleveland, Philadelphia, New York, and Washington among others. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.

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Bruins Fall Short as Tarbabes Clinch Coast League

Wilson High School suffered a decisive 33-0 loss at Compton, sealing the Coast League crown for Compton and dashing Bruins’ postseason hopes. Key plays, yardage and penalties shaped a dominant Tarbabes win, with Compton’s Hex Johnston and Jack Laing star performers.

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Poly High Ties Downey In Coast League Thriller

Poly High fought to upset Downey in a 13 13 overtime thriller at Veterans Stadium. Downey rallied with a 64 yard drive late in the game and capitalized on Poly turnovers. Henry Wallace sparked Poly with a 52 yard interception return as Tom Mabry and Charley Morrell connected on key plays for Downey before the game ended in a deadlock.

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Panthers edge Moor in close Southern California prep clash

Roland Boyd threw for 219 yards and 17 completions as the underdog Panthers stunned Moor 14-7 at Moot Field. Jeff Sparling connected with Duane Allen for 28 yards, while Moor blocked a punt and netted yardage advantages. Penalties hampered Alhambra’s offensive output and kept the game tight into the second half.

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Cathedral Tussle Postponed Day Strengthens League Title Bid

Cathedral High, after a 4-0 league record, sought an CLF playoff berth with a home clash against Serra delayed by rain at La Cienega Playground Los Angeles. Mt Carmel beat Notre Dame 48-0 in a game highlighted by a 21 point second quarter surge by Dozy Zinda De Cigorge.

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Grid Scoreboard highlights coast league results and scores

A compact scoreboard rundown lists multiple high school and league games with team names, venues, and final scores. Notable entries include Carmel 48 over Notre Dame Cainsora, Inglewood 7 against Paramount, Belmont engine 74, and other regional matchups across the Santa Ana to Gardena area.

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Brooks mull Robinson trade and Alston return

SAN JUAN Puerto Rico President Walter O'Malley of the Brooklyn Dodgers said Walter Alston's chance of returning as manager is good but no announcement will be made until the major league meetings next month. He also said he would consider a dent for Jackie Robinson only for a first rate pitcher.

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Forfeit to Islanders Over 29 Palms Marine Football Team

Islanders earned a 1-0 forfeit win as 29 Palms Marines could not field a team. Next Islanders game set for Friday at 7 p.m. against Pt. Alegre.

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Huskies Roll Valley JC 31 0 in Met Conference Game

Howard Willis threw four touchdown passes as JC Huskies battered Valley JC 31 0 for a Metropolitan Conference win. Morrie Adams caught two, Arlin Slayton added one, Mike Macarwitz had an 11 yard TD, and Adams also returned a punt 51 yards for a score. Glendale beat Los Angeles CC 81 7 in the same Western State contest.

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You Be the Quarterback as Xavier Trails Chattanooga

Xavier trails Chattanooga 7-0 in the second quarter with 10 minutes left. Xavier faces fourth and two on its own 39, running from split-T. Turnover miscues and an interception have stalled drives. The wind favors Xavier. Four plays are rated: quarterback keep with pitchout, fullback handoff, punt, and a questionable option.

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