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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1953

Page

15

Weekend Football Slump Hits California Coverage

California faces a light slate with no major league games. UCLA meets Wisconsin while Stanford visits Oregon State, Washington plays USC in the Northwest, and pro teams Lions face Forty-niners and Rams meet Packers. Pacific Coast Conference action dominates the weekend with USC, Stanford, Washington, and Oregon highlighted.

California UCLA Wisconsin California Bears Philadelphia Penn Trojans San Jose State Arizona Tempe Idaho Brigham Young Rocky Mountains Boise Idlahi USC Great Northwest Oregon George Shaw Washington State Alifornia Bruins Kansas

Prep Football Night Sparks Long Beach Gridiron Fire

A lively preview notes Wilson, Downey, and five unbeaten teams clashing as Long Beach prep football eyes a season of ambition. St Anthony's and Cathedral are pegged as Catholic League yardssticks while Excelsior and Lynwood seek fresh tests, with memories of past champions fueling optimism.

Poly High Excelsior Wilson St. Anthony's High Cathedral Dorian Lynwood Wilson High Downey Long Beach Jld Gene Rowland Wilson Highway Bruins Skip Redondo Beach Wilsonians Ainen Redonda

Substitutes Steal Spotlight in Return of One Platoon Football

New York AP report highlights unsung players stepping forward as one platoon returns. Tony Branoff and Lou Baldacci lead Michigan, Terry Detsy stars for UCLA, Cotton Davidson shines at Baylor, Bobby Watkins fuels Ohio State, and Aramis Dandoy makes impact for Southern California. Debay of UCLA blocks punts and intercepts to fuel Bruins, while Paul Larson at California and others lift their teams. Mentions Maryland tackle Tom Breunich and Duke quarterback Kerry Barger filling key roles as injuries shuffle depth.

NEW York Tony Branofé Lou Baldacci Michigan Terry Detsy UCLA Cotton Davidson Baylor Bobby Watkins Ohio State Aramis Dandoy Southern California Debay Kansas Watkins Ted Kress Brenoff Haldack Jerry Coady Maryland Tom Breunich Terps Sab Morgan Morgan Worth Lutz Kerry Barger Duke

Wrigley Plans Major League Move for Coast League

Phil K. Wrigley advised the Coast League on Thursday to pursue a major league entry. The plan aims to expand the league’s reach and elevate teams under his guidance.

Phil K. Wrigley Coast League

Chadwick Swims the Hellespont Record Bid Fails to Lure Cities

Florence Chadwick swam across the Hellespont in 58 minutes as Wrigley of the Cubs and Los Angeles floated a plan to align with minor league cities like Kansas City Denver Dallas to form a major league alignment. The proposal, discussed as the PCL met, aimed to boost interest in potential swim and city partnerships.

Wrigley Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Kansas City Denver Dallas Cannaksury Jersey — CP St. Paul Minneapolis Florence Chadwick Hellespont Dardanelles

Fecht Schrader Battle for Women's Title Today

Gloria Fecht defends her Lone Beach City Women's Golf title against Lois Schrader at Recreation Park in an 18 hole final. Fecht leads a field that included a 4 3 win over Dara Donaldson while Schrader ousts Norma Deeble 5 and 4.

Fecht, Schrader Gloria Fecht Beach City Lois Schrader Miss Schrader Fox Hills Recreation Park Feekt Dara Donahdson Schrader Norma Deeble Miss Fecht Palm Springs Thunderbird Coupsc

Conference clash headlines busy college football night

UCLA favored by 13 as Pacific Coast champion meets Missouri in a marquee intersectional. Southern Methodist, Houston, Clemson and Miami also in key matchups while notes highlight Michigan State and Texas Christian as top late-season contenders. Other games include Denver-Montana and Drake-South Dakota with a full Saturday slate anticipated.

UCLA Wisconsin Big Ten Benner Southern Methodist Missouri Houston Detroit Clemson Miami Florida Georgia Tech Faryland Fordham Denver Michigan State Spartans Texas Christian Oklahoma Texas California Pennsylvania Alabama Tulsa Duke Purdue Pitt Nebraska Ohio State Linols Festen

Fragmented Sports Calendar Entry for Local Arena

Readable fragments show a football related calendar with venue Wrastime Deese Park Arena and references to Fillies Pan Patifle Abditorium and Exposition Pare Atm. Partial names appear like Mesnain te Fillies and Awinvonel. Details are unclear but indicate event scheduling and local team activity.

Age Footballugea Motforeyet Io Wrastime—Deese Park Mesnainte Fillies Pan-Patifle Abditorium

World Series Pay Irks Have Nots

World Series payouts anger players on nonwinning clubs as Yankees and Dodgers receive large sums per man. The piece notes bonuses to winners exceed pay to others, stirring morale concerns and questions about fairness in salaries across the league. It cites player scout views and mentions Frank Leja and Billy Martin in context.

Soreone Yankees Dodgers Gerles Frank Leja Yanks Chicago White Sox Ures Billy Martin Oakland

Unbeaten Bruins and Badgers clash in LA Coliseum

Unbeaten UCLA brings a 41-0 win over Oregon State and 12-0 over Oregon as it faces Wisconsin, seeking a No. 4 ranking while the Badgers, aiming for No. 3, rely on Ameche’s power and a rugged line. Wisconsin stars include Ameche and Gust G. Vergetis, with UCLA counters led by Foster and Heydenfeldt in a pivotal late-season showdown at Los Angeles.

Dick Zenmo Penn State Marquette Hig Ten Madson Wisconsin Badgers UCLA USC Ivy Wiliamson Ivy The PCO Jim Halus Amecghe Howaver Bruin Ameche Badger Gust G. Vergetis Wil- Mameon Terry Witt Northwestern Clarence Bratt Amecke Guiseth Henry Red) Sanders Don Foster Heb Heydenfeldt Rommie Loudd Bruins Oregon Stanford Wester Lea Borln Sulsath Dowd Stensby Ian Rer Satsbur Messner Paterson Amundsen Cocy Hoegh Bliess Aeeklin Heydenfeldt Vergelis Foster Bratt Stila* Witt Rel Camernn Agmechs Dalley Aversey Ting

Bat Honor to Snider

Brooklyn’s Duke Snider edged Eddie Mathews for the National League slugging crown with a .6271 mark to top the NL. Al Rosen of the Indians led American League slugging at .613, with 43 homers and 145 RBIs. Snider totaled 270 bases in 590 at bats. Williams contributed a .901 slugging in 37 Red Sox games after returning from the Marines.

NEW York Brooklyn Duke Snider al Rosen Cleveland Indians Tocey Snider Eddie Mathews Milwaukee Rosen Mathews Stan Musial Cards Musial Roy Camparella Carl Furillo Dodgers Rogen Larry Deaby Ted Williams Red Sox Marines National League AB Hartb Bronglyn aMita’hee Campanella Bryn St. Louis Murillo Teus

Pepperdine Tops NCAA Defensive Standings for Small Colleges

Pepperdine leads the nation in grid defense among small colleges, surrendering only 14 yards in its lone game. Southern University of Louisiana trails second with 50.5 yards allowed per game. Washington University in Missouri heads total offense at 466.5 yards per game after two games under coach Carl Snavely.

Pepperdine United Press Los Angeles Southern U. of Louisiana Washington U. of Missouri Carl Snavely

Wait Until This Youth Is a Soph

SEATTLE A. It's a good thing for the University of Washington football team that the Pacific Coast Conference has limited freshmen footballers to three practices per season against the varsity. Otherwise coaches might have to build a fence around George Struger a 6-6 220 pound tackle. In scrimmage Bergh limped off with a split hip, Strong broke a nose, Struga mento sprained a back. Jim will miss Saturday's game with Southern California.

Lynwood Torrance Parke Panthers Compton High Tarhabes Wke Compton Long Beach Johnny Olszewski Billy Mars Dean O'Hare Jake Grenier St. Anthony’s High Seattle —A University of Washington Pacific Coast Conference George Struger Struger Arne Bergh Terry Strong Strugas Memento Corky Bridges Jim Southern California

Texas and Oklahoma Battle in Cotton Bowl Showdown

Texas coach Ed Price relies on a deep but green bench while Oklahoma under Bud Wilkinson fields a leaner roster in the 48th annual split T showdown. Both teams emphasize strong ground games as aerial plans appear limited.

Dallas Texa Oklahoma Texas Ed Price Bud Wi Kkinson

Seals M Call Sold to Giants in Major Deal

San Francisco Seals of the Pacific Coast League announced Thursday they acquired five players and cash in a 60,000 dollar deal. Ace pitcher Johnny McCall was traded to the New York Giants for Frank Hiller Adrian Zabala and Charles Diering from Minneapolis. McCall joined the Seals last spring for 5500 dollars and finished 12-7 with a 3.05 ERA.

San Francisco Cei San Francisco Seals Tommy Heath Johnny McCall New York Giants Minneapolis Frank Hiller Adrian Zabala Charles Diering Seals Heath McCall Indianapolis

Cubs Shake Up Coaching Staff

The Chicago Cubs released coaches Charley Hoot and Spud Davis and moved Roy Johnson to scouting. Ray Blades, former St. Louis Cardinals manager, was retained.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Phil Cavartetta Cubs Charley Hoot Spud Davis Roy Johnson Ray Blades St. Louis Cardinis

Sports on Radio TV Highlights & Schedule

Radio and TV sports listings show boxing Troy vs Magra on KECA and UCLA vs Washington on KEWE. Also includes football UCLA vs Washington, plus college games and film previews with station mentions and times.

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