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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1955

Page

20

Hall of Fame picks entertain college football fans

Hank Hollingworth surveys possible 1933 National Football Hall of Fame selections with placeholders for players from UCLA Stanford Notre Dame Army and coaches from St Marys Stanford Santa Clara noting the 10 year/5 year rule and praising past honorees like Baugh Berwanger Gipp and Rockne while recalling critiques of wrestling referees Billings and Woods.

National Football Hall of Fame National Football Foundation Hall of Fame Sammy Baugh Jay Berwanger Frank Cariceo Dutch Clark Morley Deary Clint Frank George Gipp Red Grange Bobby Grayson Don Hutson Nile Kinn Bronko Nagurski Ernie Nevers Jim Thorpe Bernie Bierman Weitz Cr Gerd

Compton Tartars lure and lose recruits amid wild junior college season

The Compton College Tartars showcase a chaotic recruiting saga with Don Danley and Al White stepping up after Lee Mack injury. Danley, once an all-Pennsylvania back, powers a 26-0 win then shifts to third string for a 20-2 victory while Jim Waddell pursues the all-time Tartars rushing record. The piece also notes coaching rumors and colorful game misadventures, including Jon Arnett and Lynn Reeves moments, in a vivid local sports column.

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Reformed Owner Praises Kuharich

Washington Redskins owner George Preston Marshall lauds Joe Kuharich as a fine coach with a bright future and the hard work, imagination, and leadership to guide the team. Marshall credits Kuharich for improved play this season as Washington stays in playoff contention near the top of the Eastern Division.

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Stiff CIF Playoff Start Sets Saint Grids Test

Saint Anthony High School opens CIF playoff run at Compton Ramsaur Field facing defending champions. Saints, second in Catholic League, among three second-place teams in 16 team field. Santa Monica also in. Upset potential looms as Saints beat Centennial 6 0 in preseason. other second-place teams include Bellflower and Chaffey.

St, Anthony High School Compton Ramsaur Saints Santa Monica Centennial Bellflower Chaffey

Gillman Reveals Van Brocklin Knuckle Injury

Coach Sid Gilman of the L A Rams confirmed Norm Van Brocklin has played the season with a broken middle finger knuckle on his throwing hand. A chipped bone occurred in a San Francisco exhibition game before the season. An operation may be needed after the season. Rams face Philadelphia next, with Bears to play the Cards.

Sid Gilman L. A. Rams Norm van Brocklin Gillman Van San Francisco Ram Rams Philadelphia Chicago Bears

Monday Night Fights Roundup with Erratic Result Notes

A cluttered boxing page from a Monday night event lists fighters and places including WY YORK Carmine Flore Vital ibyn pulpoluced and others with scattered scores and stoppages. Names like Beaton Tetley Murray Rocky Canailord Charley Joseph and Charley Cotson appear with various city affiliations in a chaotic recap.

WY York Carmine Flore Vital Stingy Nee Ero Brooklyn Ehockton Masa Tomay Nee Beaton Drew Tetley Murray Sew Yo San Sair Goay the. Alle Guvpoine Verge Macias San Antolio Rocky Canailord Corpus Wiley Teller San_Antonio New Orleans Charley Joseph New Orlane Charley Cotson Toledo

Powerful Offense Gives Spartans Edge in Rose Bowl Countdown

Taylor notes Michigan State offense edges UCLA for the January 2 clash at Pasadena. He cites Stanford and Rose Bowl opponents as benchmarks and emphasizes offensive strength over defensive prowess in previews for the matchup.

Spartans Taylor San Francisco UCLA Chuck ‘Taylor Stanford Indians Michigan State Pasadena

Brav es Lose 3rd Aid at Final Meet of Year

The Northern California Football Writers Association notes the Braves show speed but fall in the closing meet. Sam Brown of UCLA is highlighted as the standout tailback. Michigan State and UCLA defeated Stanford over successive weekends, testing Indian morale. Brooklyn Red Devils edge Los Angeles Slaves 22 21 in roller derby at Olympic Auditorium as play resumes Friday.

Northern Carolnia Football Writers Association Sam Brown UCLA Brooklyn Red Devils Los Angeles Slaves Olympic Auditorium Flay

City League Basketball and Pres. Schedule Details

A dense list of players, teams, and venues appears in a City League basketball section with numerous names such as Cunningham, Harrington, Lawley, and Peterson. The page shows a long roster-like mix of players, clubs, and schedules, including evening game times, church and school affiliations, and subs noted for various matchups.

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Local Collegiate Season Opens In Viking Alumni Clash

Long Beach City College faces a veteran alumni quint as the Vikes open the local collegiate season. Coach Charley Church starts Jimmy Ralph Smith absent with scholastic issues and squads Tom Batson Janes Smith Phil Jonson Roche John Chraves Maynard Thompson. Ed Nichols leads the Alumni with Corny Barnes Duan Baptiste opening forwards Baptiste center Jeglum Barnes guards.

Long Beach City College Vike Charley Church Ocal Jimmy Ralph Smith Scho Tom Batson Janes Smith Phil Jonson-Roche John Chraves Maynard Thompson Church Batson Smith Jonson- Roche Ed Nichols Vikes Corny Barnes Duan Baptiste Nichols John Miller Baptiste Ordell Jeglum Bill Barnes Cal Poly San Jose State Barnes Pepperdine Jeglum Los Alamitos Navy

Andrade 3 1 Pick Tonight Andrade 3 1 Pick Tonight

Kenny Davis of Los Angeles meets Andrade of Compton in a 10 round Hollywood bout at Legion Stadium. Davis, underdog, seeks big upset as Andrade pursues a possible title shot while boasting a strong pro record and a Golden Gloves past.

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Vike Water Polo and Harrier Teams Eye Area Titles

ICITY COLLEGE round up notes Viking water polo seeks Southern California junior college championship as LBCC gridmen play final game of the year at Orange Coast College Wednesday night. Nitzkowski’s Vikings, in their second year, have defeated Whittier, UCLA City, and only lost to USC, with top scorers Zingg Kelsey Knox Dick inson and Tostenson. LBCC and El Camino, Fullerton and Orange Coast vie in playoff pool. Mt San Antonio favored for Southland title.

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