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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1954

Page

6

Adrift in Berkeley Crisis Pappy Waldorf Faces Reform

In the Bay Area experts debate Cal football woes after defeats to Oklahoma and Ohio State. Oregon’s late rally exposed Bears’ decline, with whispers that Lynn Waldorf’s program may need renewal as pressure mounts from alumni and rivals. Contemporaries mull Nixon era comparisons and the Knox era’s fading fire, while 1953 legends Larson and Janestine are questioned for form and future impact.

Bay Area Berkeley Lynn Pappy) Waldorf Oklahoma Ohio State California Oregon Bears Cal Paul Larson Matt Janestine Matt Ronnie Knox Larson Oracles Knox Yson Pappy Papfy Waldore Ucla Golden Gate Hazeline Delivar Stanford Tay Eliot

Unclear College Grid Scores Amid Fractured OCR

A fragmentary OCR listing college basketball and local league scores shows teams like Pomona, Laverne, Modesto, and Loyola among others with scattered player names and mismatched punctuation. The text appears to be a snapshot of a scoreboard or roundup with inconsistent formatting and many unreadable segments.

Fall Athletic Show at Coast Club Features Martial Arts Displays

Pacific Coast Club hosts its annual fall athletic show tonight at :30. Highlights include a kendo demonstration by Japanese champion Torao Mori and partner Mas Akutagawa, judo bouts by coach Malcolm Gregory and pupils Harold Smith Dale Dodds Larry Thomas Edward Cook and Lawrence Stark, plus fencing teeter board acrobatics and gymnastic exhibitions by Athletic Director Johnny Riley.

Pacific Coast Club Torao Mori Mas Akutagawa Malcolm Gregory Harold Smith Dale Dodds Larry Thomas Edward Cook Lawrence Stark Johnny Riley

Pomona Rips LaVerne In Non conference Clash

Pomona football overwhelmed LaVerne 40 to 7 in a non conference game. Dick Woods delivered a standout yardage sprint as Pomona built a commanding lead on Friday night at Pomona.

Pomona Claremont

Solon Boss Eyes Key Athletic Position Underdog Vikes

In San Francisco, Eddie Mulligan and Roy Mack plot a Philadelphia Athletics revamp if kept in Philadelphia. Mulligan, leader of the Sarramento Solons, seeks GM role backed by 10 local businessmen and aims to bring Frank O'Doul as field manager. Roy Mack pushes a five year official contract. deal hinges on Philadelphia retention and broader owner negotiations.

Solon Vikes Edge Bruins San Francisco Eddie Mulligan Roy Mack Philadelphia Athletics A’s Philadelphia Mulligan Sarramento Solons Pacific Coast League Mack Sacramento Jeb Muligan

Yanks Pick Young Yogi Hard Hitting Prospect

Young Yankee prospect Howard, praised by International League peers, hits with power comparable to Mantle and Berra. He batted .231 with Toronto, drove in 108 runs and 22 homers, and is set for a second major league trial next March at Yankee Stadium or spring sites.

Presa Falon Howard Yankees Yogi Berra Howard Mloronto St. Petersburg Fla Saul Rogovin Havana Duke Markell Rochester Rogavin Hogouvin Markel Saaid Connie Macks Stadium Yankee Stadium Boston

Fumble-less Cats Edge Knights 9 7 on late mistakes

Jordan High defeated Lynwood 9 to 7 in a Coast League game. Larry Webster shaded as the all CIF end and key receiver while Roland Boyd connected on a 17 yard TD pass to Webster. Lynwood’s only score came on a drive sparked by a Jordan punt block and included a field goal by Meredith Perkins.

Downey Jim Stigibauer Morre Twins Wilson Bruins Stephens Field Stiglbauer Charlie Gary Morrell Vikings Knight Lynwood George Massick Jordan Knights Panthers Jordan High Larry Webster Panther Roland Boyd Webster Boyd Lynnwood Ron Klepfer Kiepfer Meredith Perkins Panther ‘Ui Fletcher Harding Splayer Bob Farke Wynnwood Roy Blanchard Dick Norman Britisher Herriet Parkins Gore Garrison Adair i Davenport Kittle Maskin Canon Ar Steuber Brown Starkey Norman Boyd Pembrook Blanchard McGartney Barnetty Secrecy Marters Idordan Lynn Pat Seder von Durdas

Cincinnati Leads Hardin-Simmons 8 6 With Seven Seconds Left

In a late fourth down situation on Cincinnati's 17 yard line Hardin-Simmons faces fourth and one with the score 8-6 in favor of Cincinnati. The Cowboys prepare a new guard and five-man line as the quarter reaches the decisive moment.

Cincinnati Hardin-Simmons Barne Hall Cineinnnati Searcats

Lions Edge Colts to Open Weekend Card

Detroit Lions hold a 29 point spread and aim to move to 2-0 at Briggs Stadium against a crippled Baltimore Colts. Other Sunday games include 49ers favored against the Bears in Chicago and Rams favored over Packers in Milwaukee.

United Crees Detroit Lions Baltimore Colts Briggs Stadium San Francisco Bears Chicago Los Angeles’ Rams Green Bay Packers Milwaukee Philadelphia Eagles Washington Cleveland Browns Los Angeles New York Gary Kerkorian Baltimore Art Spinney Detroit Dick Hariwegen George Taliaferro Bert Rechichar Carl Taseff Hirty Lions Bolts NAY — Rams Packers Milwiue Berty Miners Beara

Football Calendar Scene Amid Mixed Open Dates

A fragmented schedule lists games across California and national teams including San Diego, Long Beach, Santa Monica, Van Nuys, Compton, Oceanside, Imperial Valley, Antelope Valley, Palom nuts, Pepperdine, El Camino JC, Redlands, Caltech, Rose Bowl, San Diego State, Chico State, Fresno State, Nevada, Idaho, Arizona, Utah, Texas Tech, SMU, Rice, Florida, North Carolina, Tulsa, Drake, South Dakota, and more. The block shows numerous pairings and venues with several unclear entries.

Tong Welcs San Diego Long Beach Veterans Stadium Santa Mon Ica Valley van Nuys High Ventura Compton Oceanside Imperil Valley Antelope Valley Palonuts San Antonio Arizona Snathland College Penperdine Ocaidemal el Camino JC Redlands Caltech Rose Bowl San Diego State Chico State Whitter State Gal Poly Fresno St Nevada Idaho Arivyona Denver Utah Arizona St Tempe Midwestern Texas Tech LSU SMU Rice Florida Carolina Sr Manse Tulsa Drake So. Dakota Wah Shoal California Berkowsr J Excelsior High

Keglers Seek Ban on Silly Rule in California Bowling

HAL WOOD reports on California bowlers seeking to overturn a ban allowing only one brewery sponsored team. The piece mentions Eddie Mulligan and Philadephia A’s rumors, Brick Laws eyeing Vancouver and potential move hints, and speculation on major league expansion to California.

Hal Wood San Francisco State Board of Equalization Los Angeles Michigan Illinois Till

O'Doul Held To Decide Athletics or Padres

San Diego Padres manager Frank Lefty O'Doul said any decision to become Philadelphia Athletics field manager would depend on the club's status in Philadelphia and a satisfactory contract. He confirmed contact about the post and said a 1955 contract talk with Padres President Bill Starr occurred Friday but no agreement, with a decision likely within 10 days.

SAN Diego Sur Frank Lefty O'Doul San Diego Padres Philadelphia Athletics Philadelphia

Basilio in Spotlight for Welterweight Title Fight

Basilio, a Canastota native, emerges as the likely challenger to Kid Gavilan and Johnny Saxton for next Wednesday's welterweight title. He easily outpointed Detroit’s Allie Gronik in a nationally televised bout after losing a previous split decision in Syracuse. Basilio vows to pursue another shot at the crown.

N.Y Basile Canastota Kid Gavilan Johnny Saxton Basilio Jan Allie Gronik Detroit

Wrestling Results At Pasades And Ailsa

Wrestlers from Pasades and Ailsa led by Gene Iinishl in a turbulent event. Notable bouts featured Mike Lung versus multiple opponents with several draws and decisive decisions. Names such as Danny Plevivee Pazivides and Lord Blears appear among results, though many spellings are unclear.

Pasades & Ailsa Gene Iinishl Ioin Teles Tel Wem Ricardy Montana Lee Grabb Christe Drews Kael Davis der Tylit Rhiay Mike Lung Man Mon Sain Dery Uias Pane Boho Jiu Wishee Snyder Danny Plevivee Joe Pazivides Ag Woelaigiit Seale Lord Blears Drew Dennis Clary

Vikes and San Diego Clash At Veterans Stadium

San Diego and Long Beach City College renew hostilities in a crucial Metropolitan Conference showdown at Veterans Stadium. Both teams, formerly seen as bottom dwellers, seek a win to climb out of the cellar as injuries and lineup changes shape the contest.

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Beavers Gain Tint From Cardinals Sale

Royce Tint a left handed pitcher with a 2 3 record was sold by the St. Louis Cardinals back to Portland of the Pacific Coast League on Friday. He had been drafted from Portland last year and returns to the Beaver organization.

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