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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1953

Page

8

Rams Seek Breakthrough in Clash With Cardinals

The Rams face the Chicago Cardinals in a crucial Western Division match as coach Hamp Pool and star Dan Paul clash over defensive schemes. Injuries and chain-reaction errors behind recent loss key Rams to avoid a repeat in Portland rematch and salvage season momentum.

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Downey Stymied by Cat Swifties Coast League Decider

The Coast League title clash nears with Wilson and Jordan High Schools set to meet next Friday on the Panthers field after Downey’s setback. The match plans and venue are confirmed for a decisive contest.

Downey Swifties Wilson Jordan Panthers

Joust Opens Seventh Long Beach City Bowling Tournament

The seventh edition of the Long Beach City Bowling Tournament begins tonight at Virginia Bowl with feany events opening at 7 and the second squad bowling at 10. Sunday features doubles and singles at 2 p.m. Competing players include Alan Alexander and others as the field shapes up for the weekend rounds.

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Oxy Nips Caltech Behind Interceptions In SoCal Clash

Oxy defeated Caltech 18 to 12 in a Southern California Conference game Friday night. Jordan, Downey highlights featured strong defense and rushing as Edwards and Maris led with key gains and a late Panthers drive. Downey struggled but threatened late as Mavis and Finney recoveries buoyed Olympic’s offense.

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Schuler Toe Wins Prep Grid Thriller

Wilson High School’s Bruins edge Poly High 21 to 20 in a thrilling Coast League showdown. Key plays from Bob Schuler and Jay Cooke, plus Balcom and Eddins of Poly, highlighted a game with five lead changes and a dramatic late drive.

Bill Hachten Wilson Bruins Jordan Poly High Bob Schuler Hares Bill Balcom Art Eddins Pely Schuler Jay Cooke Balcom Eddins Sehulec Cooke Poly Chuck Benstead Ralph McAdams Cums Barle Sehuler Kik Baloom Halcom Bob Calloway Seod James Brown Conke Cal Rossi Wilson High School Bruin Arrow Bob Thompson Dick Nervick

Vikings Face Valley in Key Conference Battle at Memorial Stadium

Long Beach City College prepares for a pivotal game against Valley Monarchs at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Mike Ferguson leads the Vikings after stepping into the quarterback role, aiming to rebound after recent wins and a tough schedule. Valley seeks a conference win to stay in title contention, with standout players Frank Negri and Bernard Bruce among their threats.

Long Beach City College Mike Valley Monarchs Veterans ‘Memorial Stadium Mike Farguson Vikes Harbor Bakersfield Ferguson Lackland Afb Texas Norsemen Renegades Th Vikes Ton Gerry McDougall Vike Bob Sut San Pedro Don Shinnick Southern California Shinnick Sutton Frank Negri Bernard Bruce Farguson McDougall Bob Garner Glen Grose Roger Hull Fresnoy McDonnel Anderson Lyn Hapgood Albertéen Iene Buter Ana Alston Li Muce Sarose Berry McDougill Linton Viking Dan Couch Viking Line Veterans Memorial Stadium Vikas Strong Valley Ic Victory

YOU Be the Quarterback By Warren Gaer Driake Fonthill

The text reports a football scene with Detroit possession on the 38 yard line. Colleen leads 20 13 with winds. A quarterback sneak and a field goal are noted as the next actions.

Warren Gaer Driake Fonthill Kosten Cop Iege Detroit Bastean Colleen Imebes Detral Kiekceer Titi Cabe Jaya Lang Guiss Hutton Hoo Quarterbaeck

Kansas Coach Proposes Comics Rule Makers

Lawrence, Kansas coach Phoz Aen blasts NCAA rules panel and calls for Hollywood comedians Abbott and Costello Jerry Lewis Ed Wynn Bob Hope and the Marx Brothers to replace the eight member NCAA rules committee The coach also targets the two for one free throw rule arguing it undermines democracy and grants unfair possession after a foul.

Lawrence Kan Thtansas Phoz Aen Allen Abbott and Costello Jerry Lewis Ed Wynn Bob Hope Marxi Brothers Groucho Marx Iehainmnait Jesser Alten Kansas Alley Fle Hall

Cadilli Underdog in Hollywood Bout

Chavez of Los Angeles and Cadilli of unknown origin meet in a ten round bout at Ballywoord Stadium tonight. Chavez is the favorite due to experience while Cadilli has not fought often and has one loss in three years.

Fabela Chavez Los Angeles Gil Cadilli Ballywoord Stadium Chavez Cadilli

Winds Blew Press Box Falls During Grid Tilt

Chico State clinched the Far West Conference football title today after a scoreless tie with California Aggies in a mud soaked game. High winds collapsed the canvas press box and reporters lost notes as Jim Naviaux’s field goal attempt in the final period was the closest to a score.

DAVIS Chico State California Aggies Jim Naviaux Aggie

Hogan Favored in Tamavisk Country Club Pro-Am

Hogan leads opening round of the 3300 Tamavisk Country Club 54 hole pro am invitational championship, a field of 45, with host professional Hogan favored to win over Ellsworth Vines Jimmy Clark Paul Bunyan Fay Coleman Eric Mont and Marty Furgol as chief rivals across the three day event.

Palm Springer Ben iEegan Shonar Tamavisk iChib Hogan Swank Country Club Ellsworth Vines Jimmy Clark Paul Bunyan Fay Coleman Eric Mont Marty Furgol

Gavilan Not Ready for Olson Bout Yet

Chicago AP report describes welterweight champion Kid Gavilan delaying plans for a bout with Bobo Olson after a difficult decision loss to Johnny Bratton at Chicago Stadium. Gavilan, weighing 146 pounds, earned $73,859.60, while Bratton took home $947.80 from the event despite judges scoring 85-65, 68-52, and 83-67.

Chicago Kid Gavilan Johnny Bratton Bobo Olson Randy Turpin Eng Bratton Gar Bratton Brisa Peaches Buty Olson Turpin Gavilan Illinois Frank Gilmer Bill O'Connell Ed Hintz Gayitan

Gavilan Remains Welterweight Champion After Dramatic Bout

The 19,260 fans saw Kid Gavilan defend his welter title in a dramatic 18 round fight against Johnny Bratton. Bratton’s swollen eyes testified to a brutal battle as Gavilan unleashed searing punches, dominating after the eighth round and earning another defense ahead of a rumored match with Olson.

Kid Gavilan Johnny Brattan Cuban Hawk Robinson Gavilan Bratton Carmen Basilio Gil Turner Olson International Boxing Club Wid San Fri Mover Kid Witeh Johnny Gavila Olsen

Louis denies marriage to Detroit model Greta Stark

CHICAGO AP reports former heavyweight champion Joe Louis joked he married Detroit model Greta Stark, 23, who accompanied him ringside at a Kid Gavilan Johnny Bratton bout. Friends doubt the claim, noting Louis has two previous marriages and children.

Chicago Joe Louis Detroit Greta Stark Louis Kid Gavilan Johnny Bratton Joe Marva Trotter

College Football Junior College Baersfield and Beyond

A scrambled college football roundup lists scores from multiple junior and state colleges across California and the nation. Notable results include Caltech beating Cal Poly, San Bernardino edging Chester, and Virginia Tech routing an opponent. Other games feature Menlo, Fresno, Stockton, Pasadena, Modesto, and more with wide score spreads.

Junior College Baersfield Santa Monico Caming Glenda'e LACG San Bernardino Chester East Contra Cosin Menlo Fresno San Jewe Fresh San Francisco CC Stockton Pasadena Modesto Callere Occidenint II Caltech Chico State Cal Ageles Mam Flas Virginiis Tech Omaha Doane Kerivon Ashland Marshal Wofford Haverford Georga School Chattanooga Navier Appalachian Mortis Harvay Fort Valley Benedict Drake Towa Ecaltwestern State Alva O&ixno Huntington & Marshal Yoftard Emporth Nan Kearney Neb Willam "Jewell Cantrat Catlepes- TO Ty Contest State Okla Western O. Baier Oliawe Kak

Sports Radio Schedule Snapshot From Fragmented Page

Fragmentary listing shows radio stations KF WE and KECA airing football Rams vs Browns and college games Notre Dame and Washington. Mentions boxing Hollywood and Derby racing results with unclear times and teams.

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Tom Fool Dominates 1953 Horse of the Year Balloting

Tom Fool swept Triangle Publications balloting for 1953, unbeaten in 10 starts, earning best handicap horse and best sprinter honors alongside the Horse of the Year title. Native Dancer, despite a Derby defeat, named best 2-year-old and top distaff contenders honored in other divisions.

Tom Fool Spanks New York Tom Fool Dancer Triangle Publications, Inc Greentree Gray Porter House Reclan Queen Sickle Iceberg Mast

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