In This Corner letter salutes Jordan High athletes
Readers send in views on Jordan High athletes and the 1983 84 varsity seasons. The letters praise Blg Swanner and Linse Shewarl while noting four varsity letters in football basketball and baseball. The exchange highlights local pride and the role of school reporting in chronicling student achievement.
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Rour
Ney
Independent-Press
Panthers
Blg Swanner
Jordan
Kaim
Johnny Ens
Johnny Dison
Hin Inudan
Hand, Sons and Tyre
Nor Colmiin
Defe
Swan
California Ave
Bill
Omt
Dick Zehms
Hayad
Synepane
Woo
Linse Shewarl
Dordam Rom
Tol
Seawall
Ife
Tarsity
Bas- 1
Trael
Saasan
Rou Knaw
Britax
Lubaek
Teague
Toy Saekt Biehira
Amal Agi
Haseball
Histein
al Wat
Fokr
Rocky Kemp
Grads
Olsen
Wrestling Calendar Highlights For Thursday
The schedule lists wrestling results and upcoming matches with teams like Racine and Slaten. Details include venue notes at Milwaukee area sites and references to noted athletes and schools. Event timing and participant rosters appear, though some lines are unclear.
Brooklyn Coach Quits After Alston Named Manager
Harry Lavagello of Brooklyn says he sent his resignation to Dogger headquarters after Walter Alston was named manager. Lavagello, working in a sporting goods store, previously assisted Charley Tressen who became Oshland manager in the Panettie Coast League. He could not say if he would coach for Dresser here.
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Oakland Py
Harry Lavagello
Brooklyn
Dogger
Walter Alston
Lavagello
Ice
Otter Brooklyn Cheeses
Charley Tressen
Oshland
Dresser
Laviegelro
Sie
Ram Back in Battle With 49er
Rams star Dan Towler bids to retain rushing honor in the NFL as he tops league averages after a 205 yard performance against the Baltimore Colts. Volney Quintin and other leaders feature in the week’s yardage leaders with notable receiving and passing stats highlighted across teams.
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Philadelphia
Deacon Dan Towler
Los Angeles Rams
Samés
Towler
Was & Ellerson
Baltimore Colts
Ay Beck
Volney Quintin
Los Nays Jes
Pte
Graspf
Oto Grashan
Cleveland Browns
Grahar
Bobby Thomaso
Thiladelphia
Brecklin
Tex An- Tos
Ayr
Eagles
Pete Pihas
Jauyels
Tio Hee
Miami Captainchooses Penalty On Fourth Down
A chaotic play from Miami leads to a five yard penalty against Florida on second down. The Miami captain must decide whether to accept the penalty and replay the down or decline and keep the down.
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Mtacuba
Miami
Florida
Earth
Cameron Named Back-of-Week for UCLA Rose Bowl Bid
UCLA senior tailback Paul Leslie Cameron was named Associated Press back of the week after scoring UCLA to a 13-0 victory over USC. He rushed for six yards for the clinching touchdown, added a 12‑yard setup play, and contributed key punts and returns, boosting his season total to 72 points. Other nominees included Francis Davidson of Baylor and Bernie Faloney of Maryland.
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New York
Paul Leslie Cameron
UCLA
Associated Press
Bruins
Southern California
Cameron
Pacific Coast
Trojans
USC
Red Sanders
Francis (Catlan) Davidson
Baylor
Bernie Faloney
Maryland
Davidson
Bears
Southern Methodist
Mustangs
Betts
Faloney
Alabama
Six Saint Foes Named to All League Eleven
Six Saint Foes earn All-League recognition as Fillmore High claims six spots and Saint Anthony players also feature. Fans prepare for a first round SCLF clash in Lakewood with six Flashes highlighted and tickets going on sale at local stores and St. Anthony High School.
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St. Anthony
Hank Gonzales
Fillmore
Gonzales
Saints
Saint Foes
Sis Comintary
Bers
Fillmore High School
Prep
Ss ‘Stud
Lakewood
Cesar Mendoza
Chuck
Gresr
Dick Fredricksen
Sucrd
Rodger Blodget
Roger Palmer
Dave
Gonderiough
Fillmore Distries
Mawing Sporting Goods
Aggies
Pine Age
Brown's
Atlantic Ave
Lon
Vike Ace All South All South Stars Honored
Gerry McDougall of Long Beach City College receives a United Press berth as an All Southern California selection. He teams with John Steinborn of Orange Coast and backs Ronnie Cunningham of Pasadena and Gene Fitzgerald of Bakersfield to form a standout group. Other named players and teams from El Camino, Ventura, Los Angeles Valley, and Pasadena are listed in the All Southern ranks.
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Hlere
Have Stewart
Long Breark
Sparis
Gerry McDougall
Long Beach
United Press
California
McDougall
Vikes
Gerry
Southland
John Steinborn
Orange Coast
Ronnnie Cunningham
Pasadena
Gene Fitzgerald
Bakersfield
Freeman
Fuller
Green
Mill
Eldroge
Goer
Aborn
Hilgenders
Puller
Ingingham
Bis
Swemngeny
Cmeerald
Baker
Gurney
Mult
Hayes
Sar Bernardin
Craw
Buller
Ail Kekuna
Compton
Lamas
Jeuierton
Tahnston
el Camino
Rodritter
Ventura
Martela
Marbor
Packs — Valdes
Anteope Valley
Rution
Los Angeles Valley
Leeuxhart
Enkersfleid
Delearde
Ricketts
Riveratdt
Pualioa
Paxafens
Lindo
Arsidana
Teese
Avie
All America football team picks released by United Press
United Press announces the 1953 All America football team selections with Lattner of Notre Dame leading balloting and Giel close runner up. Notable picks include Massey Texas Dohoney Michigan State Hunter Notre Dame Jones Maryland and Morris Georgia Tech with Lattner repeating from last year and Cameron and Giel also repeaters.
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New York
ICM
Midwest
United Press
Paul Giel
Minnesos
Paul Cameron
UCLA
Caroline
Micnals
Lattner
Irish to Arrive Thursday Tribe Top Offense'll
UCLA earns Pacific Coast Conference rushing honors while Stanford and California vie for total offense leads. Stanford totals 3449 yards at 544.9 per game, California 3434 yards at 362.2, UCLA 2250 rushing yards. Individual leaders include Paul Cameron rushing, Bobby Garrett passing, Paul Larson total offense.
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UCLA
Paul Cameron
Stanford
Bobby Garrett
Vals
Paul Larson
Garrett
Ledorfman
Larson
O'Malley Pushes Alston To Beat Yankees In 1954
Brooklyn owner Walter O'Malley hinted that Walter Alston must lead the Dodgers to a 1954 World Series title, after congratulations from Pee Wee Reese and sympathy from Charlie Dressen. Alston, on a one year $20,000 deal, senses he is under pressure to end the long Yankees dominance.
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Brooklyn
Walter Alston
Pee Wee Reese
Charlie Dressen
Walter O'Malley
Yankees
O'Macmarin
Nfs
Dodger
O'Malley
Alston
Freseo Thompson
Idheica
Coach Honor to Evashevski
United Press coach of the week is Forest Evashevski of Iowa after a dramatic near win over Notre Dame. He deflects credit, saying his players were evenly motivated and did not overreact to the tie and celebration.
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New York
United Press
Forest Evashevski
Iowa
Evvy
Notre Dame
Tatum Sees Maryland Oklahoma Tilt as Best Bowl Grid Game
Maryland coach Jim Tatum hails the Orange Bowl matchup with Oklahoma as a premier bowl grid game. He notes the Terrapins’ unbeaten status and the fast start to serious work, contrasting Maryland’s ranking with Oklahoma’s fifth place nationally.
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Tatum
Maryland
Oklahoma
Jim Tatum
Fraley’s Nightly Football Picks Amid Turbulent Season
Oscar Fraley outlines bold predictions across major conferences. He highlights Army, Mississippi State, Georgia Tech, Tennessee, Texas, Oklahoma, and Colorado, noting upsets and traditional power performances. The piece surveys key matchups and suggests contenders for wins and pitfalls to avoid.
Notre Dame Faces Worn USC In Finishing 1953 Run
Notre Dame travels to Los Angeles to meet USC in a potential struggle between fatigued teams as both near season’s end. Publicity chief Callahan notes players felt drained after Iowa clash while USC regroups after a UCLA bruiser. Ed Touch remains doubtful with a hip injury. Notre Dame aims to finish strong before Thanksgiving.
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Notre Dame
University of Southern California
Los Angeles Coliseum
USC
Irish
Southern Methodist
Imve
Maryland
Associated Press
Oklhoma
Georgia Tech
Loth
Towa
UCLA
Iowa
Trojans
Charles Callahan
Los Angeles
California
Nove Punch Blamed in $21,260 Suit
Los Angeles era detailed a suit filed by John T. McDonald asking 21260 dollars in damages. The complaint alleges Lou Nova punched him after a bartender disapproved of ice machines. The incident is said to have occurred last year in Miami Florida.
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Nove ‘Punch
Los Angeles
Miami
Fla
Lou Nova
Nova
John T. McDonad
McDonald
Smith Retains Irish at Top of Grid List
Notre Dame keeps a slim lead as the nation’s No. 1 football team in the Smith Touchdown Tendency System of Ratings. Maryland’s Terrapins, unbeaten and untied, hold runner up after beating Alabama 21–0. Oklahoma’s Sooners surge to No. 3 after a 30–7 rout of Nebraska. Michigan State drops to No. 4 and UCLA moves to No. 5 following a close win over Marquette.
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Allen N. Smith
Notre Dames
Smith
Maryland
Terrapins
Alabama
Notre Dame
Oklahoma
Sooners
Nebraska
Bud Wilkinson
Michigan State
Jay Purdue
Marquette
UCLA
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Cameron UP
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Laltner
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Steve Eisenbauer
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Dulse
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Jones
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Doak Walker
Red Grange
Illinois
Bob Garett
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Mariey
Washington
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Melinger Hentinieya
Manoslan Tanternee
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Evashevski
Oklahom
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Mr. Teas
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Tach
Fraley
Oscar Fraley
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