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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1953
Page
12
A fragmented sports column critiques USC and Notre Dame football tactics, noting a dominant ground game and a high yardage offense. It references coaching figures like Cravath and Leahy, and compares past and present performances, projecting future matchups and national rankings.
The Rams fell behind early and could not overturn a 77 yard first drive as Chicago seized momentum. Detriot and Green Bay eyes remain on the front, with key plays and turnovers shaping the late season showdown.
Casey blasts rival Wolves with bold talk as he boasts of defeat and revenge. The article portrays a tense confrontation filled with boastful language and hints at upcoming matchups, reflecting a heated rivalry and looming consequences for both sides.
Cleveland Browns seek to complete an undefeated regular season as they clinch the Eastern Division with a 27-16 win over the Chicago Cardinals. Coach Paul Brown stresses staying focused for the final home game against the New York Giants and a championship run. Detroit leads the Western Conference after a 34-14 win over Green Bay while Chicago and Los Angeles stumble in key showdowns.
Bakersfield faces Oklahoma’s Northwestern team in the annual Junior Rose Bowl set for May 12. Eastern rep Miami, Oklahoma, has nine straight wins, while western rep Oklahoma Golden Norsemen boast 11-0 record in the Four Seals. Star players include Lumie Bangey Graham and Gene Pitzgerald. Bakersfield edged Pasadena City College and Bartwell for the nod.
The upcoming sports calendar lists events at Hollywood Region Stadium with Bleara facing Beara in wrestling and Tatness Racing at Parke 50. Local teams announce schedules for arena action across sports including wrestling and racing this season.
Auburn and Texas Tech were chosen to face off in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville on New Year’s Day. Texas Tech posted a 10-1 record and won the Border Conference title, with their only loss to Texas A&M. Auburn, surprise SEC team, finished in a tie for third with Mississippi State.
Atlanta report notes major league draft today offers limited top talent and many clubs plan to pass. Baltimore, Dodgers, and Yankees weigh rare targets while veteran names like Gene Bearden and Clint Hartung appear among eligible players. More than sixty Pacific Coast League stars exempt due to contract status.
Vic Seixas, hampered by a knee injury, loses to George Worthington in five sets at the Victorian championships. He vows improvement as he and partner fall in doubles, with Seixas limping and watching the crowd during tense moments. Billy Talbert and Adrian Quist also exit in doubles.
A dubious offer pitches Hartnell Junior College’s undefeated squad and coach Dick Voris as a package for a major college opportunity. The boastful bid claims 23 straight wins, top players like Clive Bullian and Tony Teresa, and heavy scout interest, while noting the need to share educational opportunities first and the risk of a bad deal.
Nisei Keglers forge ahead to hold the Class A doubles lead after the third round of the Long Beach Bowling Tournament held Sunday night at Virginia Alleys. Pete Levesque tops all events with 1897 while Genre ige and 682 pace Class B divisions. scattered results list many names and scores in a crowded report from the Sunday Independent Telegram.
Wilson and Saint Anthony High Schools will play CIF quarterfinals away from home this morning. Pridy Wilson will lead Santa Barbara and St Anthony as they travel to Santa Monica for the games.
The National Boxing Association orders world light heavyweight champion Archie Moore to defend against Harold Johnson by Christmas Eve. The NBA executive committee also reserves Moore’s file. Freddie Beshore and Ivish Eo Murphy are urged for the good of boxing. Gavilan may surrender his welter title if he wins the middleweight crown. if not, he must defend welter title vs Carmen Basilia. Bassett to defend interim featherweight crown against Willig Pep or Red Top Davis. Saddler discharges from the Army and must defend against Bassett if interim champion. NBA to study a global boxer insurance system and will route televised fight complaints to sponsors.
Pasadena faces West Contra Costa of Richmond in the sixth annual Potato Bowl football game. Pasadena has defeated 10 opponents, scoring 362 points to 62 for foes. West Contra Costa scored 278 points while allowing 90 across nine games. The two teams met once this season, Pasadena winning 27 to 7 and West Contra Costa 14 to 13.
The fourth annual Langy Beach High School cage tournament starts Wednesday at Jordan. Sixteen prep teams play from 12:30 p.m. with eight games today. Semis Friday and finals Saturday. Compton, a two time winner, is the favorite alongside Poly Santa Monica and Alhambra.
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