Three Major Tilts Set Tonight In College Football
A trio of intersectional games kicks off a big weekend. Baylor faces Miami in Florida with a passing duel likely between Cotton Davidson and Don James. Southern California hosts Indiana under the lights in Los Angeles. Detroit meets Fordham in a major city showdown while other games include Syracuse vs Boston University Temple vs Bowling Green and Furman vs The Citadel. Notre Dame, ranked No 1, is a 13 point favorite over Purdue.
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Hoosiers face USC in Los Angeles clash tonight
Indiana coach Bernie Crimmins, 33, the Big Ten’s youngest, leads his Hoosiers into the Coliseum against Jess Hill's USC Trojans in a tough road test. Indiana's offense, unsettled by inexperience at quarterback, relies on Florian Helinski to spark drive while Hawaii-born notable names are cited as the program’s past and present edge.
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Overhaul of All Minors Shapes Future Leagues
Major plan to massively reorganize the minor leagues by December aims to merge Baltimore and Milwaukee franchises and align Eastern and International leagues. Officials including Eastern League president Tommy Richardson say winter meetings could finalize reorganization affecting Springfield, Wilkes Barre, Scranton, Albany, and Schenectady and even hint at a Class A merger.
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Yank Golfers Lead as British Ryder Cup Opens
The British Ryder Cup team salvages one win on opening day led by Daly and Bradshaw who beat Middlecoff and Burkemo one up in 36 holes. Mangrum and Snead defeat Brown and Panton, Oliver and Douglas win 2 and 1 over Weetman and Ails, while Kroll and Burke beat Adams and Hunt 7 and 5.
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Eagles Redskins clash in Philadelphia home opener
The undefeated Philadelphia Eagles host the Washington Redskins in a 1953 home opener crowd of about 26,000. Eagles face Washington’s passing duo Eddie Le Baron and Charley Justice while injuries hit Toy Ledbetter and Wayne Johanson as they aim to rebound from a season-opening loss to the 49ers.
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Bear Buckeye Fray Tops Far West Grid Schedule
Ohio State and California meet in Berkeley on a nationally televised game. Ohio State tops the Big Ten after a 36-12 win over Indiana while California beat Oregon State 26-0 after a 25-0 loss to Baylor. Various Western matchups loom with Stanford, Washington State, UCLA, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and others shaping the weekend slate.
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Pitchers, Pitches, and a Screwy Home Run in World Series
Whitey Ford would face Billy Lee in the fourth game as New York seeks a lead in the World Series. Mantle described the game winning blast off Preacher Roe as a changeup screw ball, a pitch he did not fully read. Jackie Robinson faulted Roe for a misplayed fly ball while noting it was his own misplay, and Dodger manager Dressen faced a tough recovery as Carl Erskine prepared to return to the mound.
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Aragon Fuentes Welterweight Clash Tops Tonight Card
Tab Aragon of Indiana faces Ramon Fuentes in a 10 round or less welterweight bout billed from Olympic Auditorium with promoter Cal Eaton aiming for a $48,000 gross and Aragon eyeing further major opportunities. Critics favor Aragon by knockout as he seeks to bolster bank roll and prestige.
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Valley Nips Pt Mugu In Metropolitan League Contest
Valley defeats Pt Mugu 6 to 0 in a Metropolitan League clash. Tom Maacett and Larry Moonett sparked the drive with nine-yard plays late, while Davis and Moonett key the defense as Valley seizes control with 46 seconds remaining.
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Sande Seeks Jockey License Comeback Bid
New York report says Earl Sande, 54, a famed 1920s turf star, applied Thursday for a jockey license indicating a comeback after rough riding months and remarking that he is not eating well lately.
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Weekend Football Highlights on KECA KECA and More
Broadcast listings show KECA and KNBH airing college and pro football with matchups including UCLA versus Oregon and Minnesota versus Michigan. Programs feature game times and station identifiers, with regional coverage across KECA KEJ ENS and related outlets.
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Pitt Breaks Through With Three Passes To Move On Nebraskar
Pitt and Nebraska battle to 7-7 before Pitt fires three connects: a 22 yard pass, an eight yard buttonhook, and a 4 screen pass, advancing to the Nebraska 31. Nebraska runs a 5 3 3 defense as Pitt QB rates the plays and questions on the page prompt a Page 4 12 answer.
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Series Facts From East Bet 7 RK and 2nd Game
Series notes recount a baseball matchup with teams including Ebbets Field and Newark. Box scores show players Fung Beckdye Hodges Shusa and others, with dates October 2 5 and 6. The report mentions Rackers G2 Rugker and a Campan at and Berrs.
Dejected Joe Black Forgotten Man In World Series
Joe Black, once key to Brooklyn’s 1952 World Series win, laments his decline as a pitcher. He admits he may not enter the current series, cites loss of control, and credits teammates Campanella and others for support while acknowledging he’s no longer “good copy.”
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Linkster Faces Littler In California Amateur Round
Pebble Beach golf coverage lists L B Linkster facing National Champion Gene Littler in the third round of the California State Amateur. Results show Littler dominating earlier foes while others like Jim Ferrie Neil White and Bob Silvestri fell to assorted opponents.
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Unclear local sports schedule fragment
Fragmented OCR of sports calendar shows scattered items including boxing, car races, a deer derby, and a college fair. Details are illegible, with multiple misspelled names and places, leaving only hints of events and times. The readable bits mention day events at a home racing fair and a noon start.
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