No Matter How You Look at It Rose Bowl Clash Sets Pace
Coast Conference contenders Southern California and UCLA prepare for a Memorial Coliseum showdown with conference title on the line and a Rose Bowl bid in doubtless sight. Analysts split on offense edge, but praise the defenses, while UCLA coach Red Sanders lauds his team as the equal of USC.
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Harbor Five Tops Islanders 58 50 in Practice Showdown
Harbor JC quintet of Wilmington dominated the second half to defeat the Terminal Island Navy Base five 58 to 50 in a Monday practice game at the Navy Base court. Harbor Five built a lead with strong second half scoring to seal the win.
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It's Still Michigan State in AP poll title race
Michigan State leads the AP poll with Georgia Tech and UCLA close behind as Notre Dame, Alabama, and Maryland suffer setbacks. UCLA and USC follow, with Michigan State projected to clinch the national title if it wins Saturday. Strong contenders Georgia Tech and UCLA could disrupt MSU’s hold.
Vikes Pendleton Seek Revenge In Return Game
Powerful Camp Pendleton Marines visit the Vikings at 3 p m in the Viking gym aiming for revenge after a 75 58 loss last week to Long Beach City College. Bob Blake led LBCC with 22 points and Jerry Mitchell added 21 as Pendleton seeks to snap a straight winning streak. Charlie Church opens with City College’s Tom Sutherland and Mitchell, with Blake, Clarence Smith and Marv Sippel at guards.
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Despirito Aims for World Record at Lincoln Downs
Jockey Tony Despirito the nation’s leading rider with 347 winners resumed his assault on the world record of 388 today at Lincoln Downs after being hospitalized for three days.
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Troy Ranked Second on Smith List Reprise
Michigan State leads the Smith Touchdown Tendency System for nine weeks, dominating with a 21-2 win over Notre Dame in a wind-up game versus Marquette. Southern California climbs to second after routing Washington 33-0, while Georgia Tech stays third after a 7-3 win over Alabama. Maryland falls to fifth after a 121-14 upset by Mississippi. Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Mississippi also hold spots as the rankings shift amid late-season outcomes.
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Michigan State Holds Strong In UP Poll Fight For 1952 Crown
Michigan State leads the United Press ratings with 338 points and 29 first-place votes as USC UCLA and Georgia Tech trail. Southern California rises to runner up while UCLA moves up one notch and Georgia Tech slips to fourth after a 7 to 3 win over Alabama.
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Bowl Decision Slated Dec 1 for Rose Bowl nod
The Pacific Coast Conference will name its Rose Bowl representative on Monday December 1 regardless of UCLA vs USC result. A conference vote hinges on the full schedule and possible 4-4 tie. Idaho could cast the tiebreaking ballot if needed. USC meets Notre Dame at South Bend on November 29.
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UP Honors Athletic Ace Bobby Shantz
Bitsy Bobby Shantz of Philadelphia led the Athletics to a surprising third place in the American League earning UP player of the year honors. The Pottstown, Pennsylvania native posted 24 victories with seven losses, missing a possible 25 due to a broken wrist, edging Mickey Mantle for the award with Allie Reynolds as the other major contender.
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Soviet critique casts American futbol as brutal youth sport
Moscow based Soviet Sports denounces American futbol as a rough, beastly game that cripples body and spirit, labeling it part of a wider claim that U S student sports corrupt youths and prepare them for militarism. It cites brutal games and invented events in American colleges.
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Downey Downs Panther Jayvee in Coast TV League tilt
Jordan High tops Downey 20 to 6 in Coast TV League action at North Long Beach, serving as a warm up for the varsity showdown Wednesday. Jordan’s lineup includes Kumala Foster Dav’r Sterrenhere Hunden Lewis Wresl Hyta Talmadge.
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Vike Harrier Reign Faces End in Conference Meet
Long Beach City College looks to lose its cross country title in the Metropolitan Conference meet at East Los Angeles. Santa Monica CC carries top odds while Long Beach fields Capt. John Van Houten and teammates Jerome Mont Bomery and Bob Higbee, aiming for runner up with El Camino East L a Valley and Bakersfield.
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Boxing Results from Salt Lake City and Nearby Courts
Boxers from Utah California and Pennsylvania matchup in a string of results. Rex Layne knocked out Al Spaulding in Salt Lake City while Rocky Castellan outpointed Vic Cardell in Hartford. Teddy Davis lost to Sercv Haanett in Philadelphia as Gus Posttout Beat Wilbee Wilgen in Bostons arena. Johan Gonzalves defeated Derals Pat Brady in Providence.
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Controlled TV Monopoly in NCAA Program Sparks Debate
New York panel at the New York Football Writers Association hears Dr. Du Mont claim NCAA TV program is a monopoly and harms free enterprise while Asa Bushnell defends it as protecting college football and preserving college sports against underpriced or free tickets.
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Three Points Might Spelllight Win Says SCs Hill
USC and UCLA face a high stakes clash as Jess Hill and Red Sanders lead talks before 100000 fans. Pundits split, 21 favor Bruin, 19 Trojans, Hill notes a field goal could decide. Sanders praises SCs defense and Sears as top back. Rams coach Pool salutes Los Angeles pride amid two elite teams.
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Rose Bowl schedule may outlive conferences says Hannah
PASADENA AP The Rose Bowl sponsors plan to stage games beyond 1954 regardless of Big Ten or PCC actions as their contracts expire. Michigan State's John A. Hannah predicts the Big Ten will not renew the Rose Bowl, while PCC officials show mixed views on continuing the post-season games. Oregon president Newburn agrees in principle, UCLA and USC officials offer cautious notes, NCAA figures urge waiting for formal committee reports.
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Ex-Vikes add Fort Ord grid players from local roster
The Ft Ord football team adds two local players to strengthen the roster including ex Long Beach City College gridder Jack Price and full back George Van Zant. Price is listed as first string blocking back and Van Zant as the tail back in the Army single wing attack.
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Michigan State President predicts no Rose Bowl after 1954
Washington report outlines Dr. John Hannah of Michigan State warning the Big Ten may drop the Rose Bowl contract after Jan 1, 1954. He notes PCC hosts and Big Ten renegotiations, adds that if Big Ten presidents share his view, there may be no future Rose Bowl. He cites NCAA playoff tension and a shift toward regional TV coverage.
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