Olympic committee rebuffs Brundage over oath pledge
In Melbourne on the eve of the 1955 Games the International Olympic Committee rejected Avery Brundage and voted down his proposal to require athletes to promise to remain amateur. The decision was announced secretly by unnamed committee members. Melbourne preparing as grounds at cricket stadium near completion. Olympic Village tense with near 2,000 athletes present.
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Oregon Defeats UCLA Echoes After Tough Effort
Eleven players vow to start for SC against UCLA in a storied clash. Oregon coaches debate injuries, discipline, and mental edge as they analyze the loss and look ahead to a pivotal Saturday showdown with the Bruins.
Sooners No 1 Again in AP Grid After 67 14 Win
Oklahoma Sooners reclaim the top AP poll with a 67 to 14 victory over Missouri marking their second consecutive ascent. Notre Dame slump noted after a 40 to 0 loss to Oklahoma. Tennessee upset by AP shift despite a 27 to 7 win. Oregon State leads in both polls, Yale and Duke also cited amid college football rankings.
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Pacific Coast grid era shows near misses in big week
Odds shift amid a chaotic spread of college football matchups. USC struggles spark Los Angeles betting, while UCLA Stanford Washington Oregon State loom as favorites. Rumors and misprints scatter the page as bettors weigh key Thursday games and round out the slate with Michigan State and Arkansas clashes.
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Fights Last Night in Quirky Stock Exchange of Names
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Ex Trojan Emulates Garbo Parry OBrien At Games
Melbourne notes: Parry OBrien, favored in shot put, is keyed up and prefers solitude before events. American athletes face crowds, weather concerns, and lighthearted mischief as they navigate Olympic Village. Russians and Japanese share training chatter, while scalpers hawk Main Stadium tickets at inflated prices.
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Van Galder Suffers Concussion For Stanford Stadium Update
Stanford reports Gary Van Galder sustained a brain concussion against Washington per ten doctors and will miss the California game. Stanford trainers say guard Don Gargwell, out for several weeks, should be ready for Saturday.
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Gentleman From Louisiana Rules Out Sugar Bowl Tieups
Fred Digby, general manager of the Mid-Winter Sports Assoc, stated the Sugar Bowl will not form conference tieups like the Hose and Orange Bowls. He argued such arrangements are not beneficial to players or fans and would ruin the New Year’s Day spectacle.
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Otto Graham Reflects on Browns Play Calling Strategy
Otto Graham, former Browns quarterback, criticizes Montay and Paul Brown for play calling. He says he personally called about 75 percent of plays in his first six years, and laments that the team might have been better off if more plays were not called by others.
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U S Hopes Hit as Cy Young Injured
Olympian Cy Young, famed javelin champion and U S record holder, suffered a severe ankle injury during a training session in Melbourne. He will miss practice while receiving whirlpool and massage therapy and hopes to compete, though acknowledges the setback could affect his Olympic result.
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iCoach Reinstates Sleeping Gridder at San Jose State
San Jose State halfback Art Powell, suspended last week for dozing off, is reinstated after apologizing to the team. He is set to play on Thanksgiving Day in Solaresng State context, with coach Young noting Powell led in receptions and was a top pass catcher before the incident.
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Phillies trade outs with St. Louis in three-for-one deal
Philadelphia Phillies pull off a three for one trade sending right fielder Del Bors to St. Louis for outfielder Kip Re patski and two other players. The deal reshapes both lineup strength and depth as teams shuffle position players in a single transaction.
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Sports on Radio-TV RADTO Bone
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United SESS Picks Backfield Syracuse Ace No 1
United Press named six high scoring stars led by Jimmy Brown of Syracuse as back field of the week. Brown scored six touchdowns against Colgate, with gains from six inches to 50 yards and seven conversions for 45 points. Other top performances included Billy Staety of Mississippi State and Paul Hornung of Notre Dame.
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Ex Rams Help Redskins Threaten Title Tilt
Washington, under coach Joe Kuharich, surged with a dynamic backfield and deceptive offense to chase the Giants and Cardinals in the standings. Key backs Billy Wally, Dick James, and Tommy Runnels pace a swift attack, while fullback Lea Elter adds sturdiness. A bold shift in play calling against New York showcased new surprises as rookie Runnels connected on a 34yard pass.
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