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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1955
Page
15
San Francisco column defends Cal coach Waldorf amid alumni and student discontent over a poor 1655 season. It notes Waldorf built a Rose Bowl run after arriving from Fort Investemn and argues coaching hazards prevent constant winning, contrasting Cal with Oklahoma and PCC-era rivals.
A scrambled list shows games across Santa Monica Riverside Glendale Pasadena San Dimas and San Dimas with teams including Aggies Brigham Young Denver Long Beach State California Washington for Saturday. The text mixes place names and team references, outlining matchups and venues with unclear sequencing.
Inside Iowa football recalls Hawkeyes historic era and key figures as they prepare for tonight's UCLA game in Los Angeles. The piece traces coaching changes, All Americans, and notable moments from 1920s through 1950s, highlighting Evashevsky era and longstanding rivalries. It also previews current squad, injuries, and anticipated rugged play against the Bruins in the Coliseum.
Iowa Hawkeyes prepare to meet UCLA Bruins in Los Angeles Coliseum with a mixed lineup and veteran leaders guiding a multiple offense. Key losses include Frank Gillam and Rodger Swedberg, while Eddie Vincent, Earl Smith, and Roger Wiegmann anchor a seasoned backfield and defense aiming to salvage pride after a challenging 1955 season.
Funeral services for David P. Fleming 74 former president of the Los Angeles Baseball Club will be held in the Church of the Recessional at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Glendale Fleming died Wednesday night in Pasadena after a brief illness He was LA Club president 1933 to 194? and the team won titles in 1934 1925 and 1938 He is survived by his widow three sisters and a brother Judge Johnny Fleming.
Sports calendar shows upcoming football fixtures at Gloride College field and Veterinen Stadium. The listing mentions Virginia at Downey and Lynween hosting Bl Anthony against Sert a. Also notes Ocean Park versus Pasadena Avanta with a $19 entry and a later event at LB on date 17.
Los Angeles Rams linebacker Paul was removed from injured reserve and authorized to play Sunday against the Detroit Lions. Rams coach Sid Gillman announced Paul’s return as the team sits in a three way tie with Baltimore and Green Bay for first in the Western Division after three wins in four games. Lions president Edwin J. Anderson defended coach Buddy Parker amid speculation of firing, praising Parker for past championships and division titles.
Santee won the invitation mile at the Silympic Sports Carnival in Madison Square Garden, beating Fred Dwyer by 30 yards with a 4:05.2 clocking. He hopes cross country training will help him reach Nielsen's world indoor record as he grapples with a lengthy delay from skating encores. The event drew 40,300 fans as part of a drive to fund a $1,000,000 push to send top amateur athletes to the 1956 Winter and Summer Games.
In Marysville fans cheer an undefeated Yuba Junior College football team under coach Jor Felipe. The Forty-Niners opened 6-0, then beat Hartnell College Sequoias Marin Sierra Napa by wide margins. Through three conference games Yuba has 161 points to 7 allowed, 1416 net yards to 292, and minimal injuries. The squad rotates heavily, fielding fresh lineups each quarter, with no major health concerns and likely strong performance ahead.
Three Pacific Coast Conference bouts headline the Saturday schedule with title implications. Top clashes include Washington vs. California at Berkeley and Washington State vs. Oregon State at Corvallis, plus USC vs. California at Berkeley in a non conference tilt. Also notes Big Thursday Clemson over South Carolina and Texas Christian vs. Miami as key national games with odds and picks.
Middleweight Gil Turner 25, ranked tenth, faces Isaac Logart in Madison Square Garden tonight. Turner, a 9-5 favorite, aims to rebound after a rivalry with former welterweight champion Gavilan, who derailed his rise. Logart, 22, from Gavilan’s Camaguey Cuba, imitates Gavilan’s aggressive style and aspires to return the welterweight crown to Cuba.
Fragmentary sports broadcast notes show multiple garbled team names and times. Reading errors obscure specifics but indicate a Saturday schedule with California mentions and radio station identifiers.
BCs third quarter play calls for a quick opener off right guard. Marquette shifts into a six man line, a defensive guard blocks the hole, and the right tackle signals WP-two. Execute the play with adjusted blocking. options include running off the right with Luckie or right end, or switching to the opposite side depending on the defense.
Long Beach State College's 49ers seek a third win as they host Cal Tech on ILBSC home turf. Cal Tech, led by Bert LaBrucherie, is aiming to rebound after recent losses while leveraging quarterback Phil Conley and running game through Harlow Richardson and Gene Ashwill.
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