Coaches favor UCLA in Rose Bowl pick at writers meeting
Northern California Football Writers gathered Monday as Chuck Taylor and Lynn Weldorf discussed UCLA and Michigan State for the Rose Bowl. Taylor praised UCLA, but most speakers backed Michigan State. Stanford beat UCLA 21-20 and Cal defeated UCLA 20-7 in recent games.
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UCLA star bags Turkey and vows strong Rose Bowl effort
In a celebratory scene at the Biltmore, UCLA’s Red Sanders accepts a turkey and roses, pledging the team will work hard to win the Rose Bowl and uphold Pacific Coast Conference prestige. He analyzes Michigan State’s strengths and USC and Notre Dame contexts, praising Spartan play and noting defensive challenges.
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Sugar Bowl Terps Replace Irish Picks Tech Atop Grid Rankings
The Sugar Bowl sought an opponent for Tech after Notre Dame dropped from No. 1. Maryland rose to No. 1 in AP and UP polls, replacing Notre Dame. Tech was favored by Cotton Bowl officials as a top contender while Cotton Bowl committee met in Dallas. Maryland, unbeaten and ranked No. 1 by scribes and announcers, earned its first top ranking as Notre Dame slid after a 14-14 draw and other results.
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Nine Accept Shrine Bids Nine Accept Shrine Bids
Chuck West's head coach leads Stanford football players who accepted bids to the Shrine game on Jan 2. Bidders include Bobby Garrett Morley and nine western players from SMU, Colorado, Nebraska, USC and others.
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Giardello-Portuguez bout marred by fouls and suspensions
In a controversial 10 round middleweight bout at the Eastern Parkway Arena Giardello defeated Portuguez by unanimous decision amid repeated fouls and rule violations. Both fighters were penalized and Portuguez’s trainer was suspended for entering the ring during the fourth round.
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Sun Bowl Chooses Teams as Invites Are Watched
El Paso source reports the Sun Bowl selection committee, led by Mike Misenhimer, watches several teams ahead of final invites for the eye eleven game. Details on criteria remain unclear as observers await decisions.
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Lions Get Playoff Break in Possible NFL Tie
Detroit Lions would receive a bye in a three way Western Conference tie. If the 49ers beat the Rams in Los Angeles on December 20, a Detroit 49ers playoff would be in San Francisco on December 27. Other tie scenarios involve games in Los Angeles and San Francisco with potential byes and venue shifts.
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Alston Named New Manager of Dodgers
Wal Iter Alston 42, formerly Montreal Royals manager, was appointed Brooklyn Dodgers skipper replacing Chuck Dresser who resigned after demanding a longer contract. Alston, a Hamilton Ontario native, has long worked in the Dodgers farm system and led Montreal to the playoffs before the little world series.
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All-Coast Teams Picked. UCLA and Stanford Dominant
UCLA and Stanford each place three players on the United Press All-Coast football squad. Oregon, Southern California, Washington, and California add one berth each. Notable selections include George Timberlake and Tek Kliena from UCLA, John Steinberg from Stanford, and Bob Carpenter and others from California and Oregon.
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UCLA Season Ticket Holders to Receive Ticket Applications
Los Angeles UCLA season ticket holders will receive applications to buy a larger block of Rose Bowl tickets. UCLA Athletic Director Wilbur Jones announced paid members of the university’s alumni association will also get applications mailed, with further details to follow.
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Notre Dame Football Tangles With Time Wasting
Notre Dame and the idea of faking injuries to stop the clock drew wide debate after a 14 14 tie with Iowa. Coaches and officials from multiple conferences called for rule changes or stronger enforcement while newspapers and editors weighed in on the ethics and practical impact of the tactic.
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Smith Favors Irish Navy in Features
Smith projects major college games this week as top matchups loom. Notre Dame likely edges Southern California by 14 in Philadelphia while Army is rated 7 points above Navy. Texas over Texas A M by 14 and Rice over Baylor by 7 in the Southwest card.
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Pan American road race yields tight finishes in Juarez
Juan Manuel Fangio leads a three man Lancia sweep in the big sports car class with an 18 hour 12 minute finish. Chuck Stavensen takes the big stock car division in 20:31:32, C D Evans wins small stocks in 24:48:41, and Jose Terratte clocks 23:57:04 to win the small sports car class amid a field led by Faulkner Mantz and McGrath from California and Los Angeles.
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Sports Calendar Feature at Fallon Park and Agu Gate Arena
The schedule lists events at Hollsland Park and Holling Carre Auditorium with wrestling featured at Agu Gate Arena. Specific times and prices appear garbled, but entries mention $2 admission and a 7 p.m. start. Participants or teams are not clearly named in the readable text.
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George Lake to Discuss PGA on Radio Show
George Lake, a recreation expert, will discuss the PGA situation with Bill Asay on Whats the Score on KFOX Wednesday at 4 10 p m. The broadcast features Lake and Asay exploring golf issues and league affairs on the air.
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La Crosse to Return for Cigar Bowl on New Year’s Day
La Crosse State of Wisconsin, holder of the 1950 Cigar Bowl title and unbeaten in 16 games, will return to the bowl in Tampa on January 1. An opponent will be selected in a few days.
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Penn mum on Munger successor after retirement hints
Penn athletic officials refuse to discuss a new football coach while focusing on the Cornell game. George Munger, Penn's 18 year head coach, may stay on as rumors link Bob Odell and Lew Elverson to the job.
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