Sugar Bowl picks mix football lore and controversy
In New Orleans Pitt prepares for the Sugar Bowl amid debate over penalties and play calls. Jess Hill comments on the officiating while UCLA and Notre Dame previews frame the season’s late drama. Pitt’s bid for glory hinges on quarterback Grier and a reshaped single wing offense as Sugar Bowl selections resolve after SEC games finalize.
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Dupas Suspension Sought After Withdrawn Bout
San Jose officials move to suspend Ralph Dupas a third ranking lightweight after he withdrew from a scheduled 10 round contest with Star Goney of the Philippines. Willie Ritchie of the California Athletic Commission will seek a suspension pending a medical exam within two weeks and until he fulfills his San Jose contract. Dupas, from New Orleans and Stockton, pulled out citing a back injury. Jorge Macias replaced him in the ten round bout. Dr A G Badami, AC member, found a tender spot on Dupas’ right side and urged further evaluation including x rays before any return.
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Manila Scrapper Surprises Macias in Lightweight Bout
Star Gong Manila scrapper stages a second round comeback to outpoint Jorge Macias of Mexico over ten rounds at Civic Auditorium Mon day. Macias substituted for Ralph Dupas who pulled out citing a sore back. Matchmaker Babe Griffith blamed Dupas for running out on the fight. promoter Abe Acquistapace criticized the abrupt withdrawal.
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Valenzuela Reinstated Wins Three at Tanforan
Ismael Valenzuela, suspended three months ago for three series of infractions, returned to ride at Tanforan on Monday and swept three wins. He captured the featured race on Mintake paying 14.10 to win and Minty paying 7.30 in another event at the oval.
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Michigan players ejected after Friday Ohio State clash
Michigan gridders were ejected for arguing with officials after the final minutes of the 17 0 loss to Ohio State. Bennie Oosterbaan apologized for the conduct and said the team regrets the events that erupted as fans swarmed the field after a penalties heavy Big Ten game.
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Rose Bowl odds and 1955 All-Buckeyes picked by coaches
Odds list major bowl favorites with Michigan State over UCLA by 6 points and Oklahoma over Maryland. Numerous game forecasts appear for major clashes including Notre Dame over USC and Navy over Army. The 1955 All-Conference team by United Press coaches features Ohio State’s Howard Cassady as unanimous back with Machinsky Parker and Vargy also on the first team.
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UCLA Fans Rally as Bruins Seek Strong New Year
UCLA students staged a wild post keynote celebration for coach Red Senders as the Bruins prepared for a Rose Bowl clash with Michigan State. Slogans and banners clogged Westwood streets while polls and hazy headlines reflected campus pride and mixed football forecasts.
Angels Plan Spring Workouts at Wrigley Field
The Los Angeles Angels announced spring workouts will move from Amerigo Park to Wrigley Field starting March 12. President John Holland lamented the change, calling it like losing a second home field as Fullerton Park will be left behind.
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Spartans Bucks Split AP Honors
Ohio State and Michigan State dominate the AP All-Big Ten picks with three players named each. Purdue and Illinois also gain spots as the conference teams prepare for the Rose Bowl and next season.
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WSU fires coach Kircher after four seasons many losses
Pullman reports Washington State College sacks head coach Alin Kircher after a 1 win, 7 losses, 2 ties season on a 12,500 dollar salary. He is out along with five chief assistants, while freshman coach Dan Stavely remains. Kircher had been hired in 1952 and drew wide support despite never producing a winning team.
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Hornung Honored by United Press Back of the Week
Notre Dame quarterback Paul Hornung earns backfield of the week honors for the fourth time this season. The article highlights his 49-yard pass, a 12-yard TD drive, and a 28-yard field goal in a 17-14 win over Washington State, as well as other top backfield performances from Credell Green Duke Bob Pascal SMU’s John Roach and national peers.
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Sooner Eleven Tops Polls With Final Week Ahead
The Sooners hold No 1 in both United Press and Associated Press rankings as one week remains to decide the mythical national champion. Bud Wilkinson's team seeks a season finale win over Oklahoma A&M to seal the claim, with 22 of 35 coaches backing them in the UP poll and strong showings from Michigan State Maryland and UCLA in the AP.
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Rams in Action on Radio TV Race Coverage
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