UCLA and Rams optimism clash in 1953 style clashes
UCLA assistant coach Johnny Johnson and SC coach Jess Hill assess rising stars Primo Villanueva and Gerry McDougall while Cal and Oregon loom. Rams struggle against Washington State and California focus on pass run option, Larson’s passing, and Beavers’ improved form as they eye the Rose Bowl.
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Johnny Johnson
Hamp Pool
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Oregon
Bears
Jess Hil
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Wilur Johns
Cal
Bob Rubin
Biltmore
Johnson
Washington
Oregon State
Seattle
Villanueva
Gerry McDougall
Paul Cameron
Apsei Keerlen
McDougall
Paul
Bobby Garrett
Ain
TCU
Hillettereds
George Shaw
Dick Enright
Ivy Spector
George
Chuck Leimback
George Bolotti
Rubin
San Jose State
Trojans
Washington State
Jerry Drew
Cougars
WSC
Paul Larson
Jim Hanafin
Pappy Waldorf
Berkley
Larson
al Kircher
Badger Players Peddling Ducats Scandal Hits Wisconsin
MadisonWis University of Wisconsin student Robert Halloran 20 was fined $10 for scalping PurdueWis Wisconsin game tickets. Other arrestees include Joseph Valentine 40 who posted $100 bond, Alex London 40 who pleaded innocent, and boxer Robert Hinds released after arrest. Athletic director Guy Sundt says players with two to six tickets each may have sold them. Wisconsin had won four straight and ranked second nationally. Darrell McIntyre London’s attorney says police arrest workingmen only.
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University of Wisconsin
Robert Halloran
Wisconsin
Joseph Ti. Valentine
Alex London
Robert S. Hinds
Nass
Guy Sundt
University Sthletic
Wisconsi
Darrell McIntyre
London
Harbinger Racing Set At Arena Event
Calendar notice lists a race at Guat v2 arena on August date with 8:30 start and Abibie State event promoting Rosters and a race night.
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Dnanteas
Abibie Sotate
Rarnose Racing— Ood
Rival pays highest tribute to Tribe ace Lip Lemon
Dick Zehms covers a testimonial dinner at the Wilton Hotel honoring Bob Lemon, Cleveland’s right-hander. Leo Durocher lauds Lemon and Mays, the Junior Chamber creates a Bob Lemon Award for Wilson High, and former teammates, including Al Johnson, attend. Proclamation from Vice Mayor Desmond and narration by Jim Orman frame the event.
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Dick Zehms
Ncme
Pela Poh Leneh
Tony Beach
Wilton Hotel
Cleveland
Lem
Leo Durocher
New York Giants
Mays
Johnny Antonelli
New York
Lemon
Bob Lemon
Wilson High
Bruin
Bob
Bruins
al Johnson
Johnson
Indians
Basl
Vern Stephens
Bill Wilson
Rocky Bridges
Bob Sturgeon
Louis Berberet
Eddie Beckman
Clint Conetser
Gerry Priddy
Hank Edwards
Jack Paepke
Harry Minor
Stan White
John
Beans) Reardon
Earl
Pop) Lemon
Jerry Desmond
Chuck Stevens
San Francisco
Lionel Dyck
Jim Orman
Mantle
Eddie Martin
O'Doul Weighs A's Manager Offer. Ponders Padres Return
Lefty O'Doul, veteran star last seen in Philadelphia 25 years ago, hesitates over a possible return as Philadelphia Athletics manager. He also could stay with San Diego after guiding the 1954 Pacific Coast League pennant winner, with Eddie Mulligan of the Sacramento Solons involved as a potential executive.
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Lefty O'Doul
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Athletics
San Diego
O'Doul
Eddie Mulligan
Sacramento Solons
A's
Bruins System Ratings Put Oklahoma 1 in Touchdown Tendency
Undefeated Oklahoma remains No 1 in the Smith Touchdown Tendency System after a 65-0 rout of Kansas. Wisconsin rises to No 2, Ohio State to No 3, while Notre Dame falls to No 4 as UCLA jumps to fifth following a 72-0 win over Stanford.
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Oklahoma
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Sooners
Kansas
Bud Wilkinson
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Pure
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Stanford
Mississippi
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Purdue
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Texas
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Ignant
Kansag Nabrnaka
Atlantic Coast
Duke Waar Totey
Maryland
North Cinema
Blemaon
TNC
Carolina
NCAA to Disclose Rule Violators in New Orleans
In New Orleans the Collegiate Athletics Association committee was due to reveal findings late today, with no member school under investigation. Walter Byers, NCAA secretary, predicted no major rule changes at the convention. He noted the Sugar Bowl, ECAC, and Drake Relays would bar violators of NCAA regulations.
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New Orleans
Walter Byers
NCAA
Drake
Army Ace Pete VannRated Top Quarterback By Blaik
West Point star Pete Vann earns rare praise from Army coach Blaik who calls him a supreme grid tactician and one of the two best passers he has ever seen. Vann led Army past Michigan Dartmouth and Duke after an opening loss, throwing for 56 percent on 06 yards and eight touchdowns last year and strong numbers this season.
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Lippy Leo
Dusty’ Rhodes
Sfair
Junior Chambers of Commerce
Rhodes
Willie Mays
Mays
Vic Wertz
France
West Point
Hudson
Qarl Blaik
Pete Vann
Ralph Guglelmi
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Army
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Military
Little Hamburg
Ilo
Michigan
Dartmouth
Duke
South Carolina
Bob Waterfield
Fortunes Army
Earl Blaik
P. Military Academy
Rams Move Toward Three Tough Games in 1960s Era
Los Angeles Rams face a brutal stretch with Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers on successive weeks. Owner Dan Reeves backs head coach Hamp Pool as the club battles a 1-21 league mark and a 38-17 loss to Green Bay. Two players remain hospitalized, Tom McCormick and Ed Hughes, with McCormick needing neck emergency care. Skeet Quinlan and Les Richter returned with injuries.
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Green Bay
Packers
San Francisco
Bell
Es Ds
Tommy Fears
Chicago
Towler
Younger
Los Angeles Rams
Dan Reeves
Hampton Pool
Chicago Bears
Detroit Lions
San Francisco 49Ers
Reeves
Norm van Brocklin
Milwaukee
Tom McCormick
Ed Hughes
McCormick
Saxton to Serve 15 Days Jail For Traffic Violations
Pleasantville New Jersey Johnny Saxton 24-year-old New Yorker faces 15 days in jail starting Thursday for traffic violations. He says he will carry something to keep warm and plans to focus on his training for the welterweight title against Kid Gavilan. He notes postponements bothered him but he has set his mind on defeating Gavilan.
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Pleasantville
N. J
Johnny Saxton
Gavilan
New York
Great 49er Attack Lauded by Halas
Chicago Bears owner coach George Halas praises balance in professional football noting San Francisco’s strong running game and potent passing. He cites the 49ers’ 27-point third quarter surge and rookie Maurie Duncan as key factors while affirming Chicago’s solid passing attack and Ed Brown’s emergence.
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George Halas
Chicago Bears
Halas
Bears
San Francisco
49Ers
Nimn
Ning
Hugh McElhenny
MccElhenny
John Henry Johnson
Jet Joe Perry
George McAfee
Hugh Gallarway
Norm Standlee
Bear Faus
Bear Rooters
MeéElhennys
Johnsons
Perrys
Halen
Ed Brown
San Francisco University
Brown
Ohers
Hardy Brown
Sid Luckman
The
Los Angeles
Garagiola Retires From Baseball At 28
New York Giants catcher Toe Garagiola retires at age 28 and plans to become a radio and television announcer in his hometown of St Louis.
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Garagiola
New York
Toe Garagiola
New York Giants
St. Louis
Taylor Suffering From Card Bout
SAN Francisco report on coach Chuck Taylor after Stanford suffered a 72-0 loss to UCLA. Taylor battles sleep loss and self‑reproach, noting eight intercepted passes and mis-timed plays, while urging players to reclaim their football form as he prepares for Washington.
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SAN Praancisco
Chuck Taylor
Stanford
UCTLA
Chuck
Taylor
Dineis
Cauck
John
Brodie
Bruins
Tham
Washington
Redskins rookie Dale Atkeson shines with 99 yard kickoff return
Unheralded rookie Dale Atkeson from Lomita, a Navy veteran signed from Cleveland, dazzled in a 99 yard kickoff return against the Philadelphia Eagles. Coach Joe Kuharich and George Preston Marshall praised his potential, noting he may become one of the greatest runners in pro football history with growth and experience.
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Ty Voller
Washington Redskins
Dale Atkeson
Lomita
Philadelphia Eagles
Washington
Cleveland Browns
George Preston Marshall
Atkeson
Narbonne
Navy
Brownie
San Diego Naval Training Station
Paul Brown
Joe Kuharich
Cleveland
Brown
Avith
Esglea
Philadelphia
Sooners Named Nation's Best by Polls in Wire report
Oklahoma leads the nation as the top football team in both the Associated Press and United Press weekly polls. Wisconsin is ranked second with UCLA a strong third. Ohio State Mississippi and Notre Dame follow, with Southern California mid top ten. No other West Coast team makes the top ten.
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Wisconsin
Ucla $S
Associated Press
United ‘Press Weekly
Ohio State
Mississippi
Notre Dame
Southern California
West Coast
Board of Experts
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Badgers
Bruins
Sooners
Kansas
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Alabama
Purana
Virgins
Georgia
Miami
Brothers A
Florida
Purdue
Ain
Calli
Asthein
Penn Mle Wels Duke
Tersa Chtitian
Yaga
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Les Richter
Hoth
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