Ohio State Buckeyes ride 9 0 0 season to big ten legend
Ohio State under Woody Hayes posted a spotless 9 0 0 record and joined a rare club of Big Ten teams to finish undefeated and untied. The piece notes historical context from 1885 to present, compares Buckeyes with Michigan and Minnesota, and previews a January 1, 1955 game against USC Trojans. It also touches on West Coast teams and broader football trends.
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Open Wilson Classic basketball opens with wide open field
Anaheim and El Rancho join the Wilson High event in a four team early season doubleheader. Poly High, last year’s champion, struggles with a winless start while Wilson has yet to play. The field also includes Alhambra Montebello and E Monte as potential contenders. Opening day schedule lists early games and local matchups.
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Norse Hoopmen Host LACC Quint Tonight
Long Beach City College basketball coach Charlie Church leads the Norse against Los Angeles City College tonight at 8 in the Norse gym. Highlighted by James Smith and Phil Jonson-Roche, the lineup features George Wagner Jetterman Bill McFarlani Joe Handley and Tom Batson with others vying for roles as they face a two year college opponent for the season opener.
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Saxton Bout Ends Olympic Season At Fe Auditorium
Johnny Saxton Ramon Fuerites headline a boxing show announced for the Fe Auditorium. While the venue is under remodel, Monday boxing moves to Eastside Arena and Wednesday wrestling shifts to Hollywood Legion Stadium. Olympic resume dates set for Saturdays.
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Sports Calendar for Waskethw and Los Angelins CC
Listings show intercollegiate basketball and track events across venues like Park Aren Heenan Gener and Gate Arena Szabo no Mystery. Dates include Wednesday Haskhénnth Long Beach Prep, with Mauler Pele BCT playoff action and finals at Croay Country SCLF.
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Notre Dame Guard Ray Lemek to Undergo Hip Surgery
Irish gridder Ray Lemek of Notre Dame will have minor surgery this week to repair a hip fracture and torn ligaments in his left knee from Saturday's game against Southern California. The injury sidelines the guard for a period as doctors evaluate recovery prospects.
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Big Ten Pac Kingpins Share Laurels In National Title
AP voters favored the Big Ten with Ohio State and UCLA rivals in contention as IOLA led 21 of 35 coaches who split the national title discussion. AP placed Ohio State ahead of Pac Coast leaders Oklahoma and Notre Dame following a season with tough schedules and strong conditioning. Coach Woody Hayes praised his Buckeyes for a nine game run, while UCLA offered no official comment as final results settled.
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Giardello suspended by state boxing commission
Philadelphia middleweight contender Joey Giardello remains suspended after accusations of striking a gas station attendant with a crutch. The case involves Howard Short, 36, with Giardello awaiting reinstatement only after clearing the charges. Two others were bailed on related charges from a gas station brawl in Giardello's neighborhood.
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Hartwig and Seixas Shine in Melbourne Davis Cup
Rex Hartwig, from Joubairn, defeated Tony Trabert in straight sets 6-3 6-3 8 in the Victorian cup quarterfinals. Vic Seixas toppled Mervyn Rose in five sets 6-8 6-4 3-8 4-6 6-4, while Ken Rosewall edged Rehon in a four-set, 6-1 3-6 7-5 6-4 match.
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Rams Fear Colts Upset Sets Stage for Final Stretch
The Rams stumble after a crushing 48-0 loss to the Chicago Bears and face the Baltimore Colts in a pivotal late-season clash. Coach Hamp Pool plans to return in 1955 with possible staff tweaks, as front-office moves remain undecided.
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Loyola tests SC Friday two platoon game at Long Beach
SC plans to run two full squads against Loyola in a Friday night exhibition at Long Beach City College. USC brings back regulars and promising sophomores as Forrest Twogood debuts two platoons, while Loyola fields an eight-man team under Billy Donovan. Freshmen and sophomores mix in a bid to test depth before a demanding schedule.
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Sugar Ray Robinson Sees Fans' Blood Demand
Sugar Ray Robinson returning after 28 months boxed six exhibition rounds in Hamilton against Gene Burton. Fans yelled for a knockout or mambo by the former world champion as he tested fitness and legs, saying a single bout before a crowd means more than a month in a gym.
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Buckeyes Close In Smith Poll as Bruins Claim Top Spot
UCLA seizes the national crown by finishing first in the Smith Touchdown Tendency System. Oklahoma holds second place as Ohio State trails in third amid a crowded ranking including Notre Dame, Navy, and Wisconsin. The Sugar Bowl pits Navy against Mississippi, with other teams like Maryland and Michigan also listed in the top ranks.
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Captain Loses Shirt Leads Skate Victory
Captain Los Angeles Braves skate to a 37-35 roller derby win over the Brecklyn Red Devils at Hollywood Sports Arena. Red Devils’ jersey tear sparked Los Angeles to surge as Red Smart tallied late points and LA built a 6-2 series edge.
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Worthy California basketball coaches meet in San Francisco
The first winter meeting of Comedians, Inc, the Worthy California Basketball Coaches Association, drew coaches from St Marys Guiliarvia and Stanford. They joked about practice limits, predicted USC and UCLA strength, and anticipated December games shaping winter cages. Only Van Sweet of College of the Pacific raised a hand to expect a December win.
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Ben Agajanian Goes Serious At Giants Booting Power
Ben Agajanian, famed Giants place kicker, vows to stop fooling around, aiming to boost team as league scoring leader. The 35 year old star recalls a dramatic rise from a troubled start at New Mexico to pro football prominence with Eagles, Steelers, and Chargers era, highlighting his 66 points this season on 32 field goals and 30 extra points. He contrasts his attitude with past antics and notes a strong team, hopeful for continued success as Groza trails closely in scoring.
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