Cal Bears cry foul on Trojan grit before big game
Fred Delano defends USC football style as Jess Hill and Lynn Waldorf clash with Berkeley fans over accusations of dirty play. He argues Trojan brutality is just hard, legitimate football and urges focus on Texas Christian showdown.
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Trojans Rise to Fifth in UP Grid Rankings
New York Oct 23 UP shift in college football polls places Southern California from 11th to 5th after California upset. Tennessee leads nation. Michigan State and Georgia Tech also climb. USC benefited from upset weekend with four first place ballots and 187 points despite split squads.
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Trojans Prep for Texas Christian Showdown
Southern California Trojans, ranked fifth, continue practice ahead of a key Texas Christian game. Coach Jess Hill gave a light day off after a limbering session, with non-playing players and a few in the California game working out in a light scrimmage.
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Ratterman May Join Old Mates In NFL Return
George Ratterman, famed quarterback, may rejoin the New York Yanks after ending his brief Canadian football stint with the Montreal Alouettes. He told Montreal reporters that it is best to call things off and return home, ending a widely noted cross border move.
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Dodgers land three on 1951 AP All-Star team
The 1951 All-Star selections highlight a power packed Dodgers outfield with Musial Williams and Kiner leading a strong offense. Pitching depth includes Preacher Roe and Hoyt Wilhelm among the top vote getters, while Kell Rizzuto and Fain anchor a solid infield, with Williams RBIs and Kiner home runs among season standouts.
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PCC Seeks to Outlaw Two Platoons in PCC Plans
Los Angeles Oct 22 The Pacific Coast Conference moving to outlaw the two platoon system in college football. Commissioner Victor Schmidt says letters have been sent to NCAA presidents seeking support ahead of the January 10 12 meeting in Cincinnati. PCC also seeks to abolish spring coaching meetings.
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Dentist mails mask to Drake star Bright
Dallas dentist Dr. MT Marietta who makes athlete masks sent two face masks to Johnny Bright the Drake University football star. Bright suffered a broken jaw in a game against Oklahoma A and M last week and can use the mask to continue playing this season.
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Snead Chosen to Lead U.S. Ryder Cup Team
Sam Snead was elected by Ryder Cup players to lead the United States squad for the upcoming matches at Pinehurst North Carolina in November. The 14 year veteran, from White Sulphur Springs West Virginia, was selected after a formal dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York.
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Local JC Faces Forfeit Rumors Over Early Wins
Long Beach City College Vikings risk forfeiting first three football wins after ineligible player use for games against Hutchinson Saint Anthony's High and Santa Ana. Conference rule changes pending. decisions await Hutchinson San Mateo and Santa Ana rulings. Pasadena JC and Long Beach push toward key clash at Veterans Memorial Stadium. 13,000 to 15,000 expected.
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Ex-Kentucky Stars Face Bribe Charges Over 1949 Game
Three former University of Kentucky basketball stars including Alex Groza and Ralph Beard face arraignment on bribery charges for fixing a March 14 1949 National Invitation Tournament game against Loyola Chicago at Madison Square Garden. They allegedly accepted $500 each to shave points. Groza and Beard are tied to the Indianapolis Olympians NBA. Barnstable is a Louisville coach. NBA had suspended them for life and ordered stock disposal within a month.
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Willie Mays Named UP NL Rookie of the Year
Willie Mays, 20, center fielder for the New York Giants, won the United Press National League rookie of the year award with 19 of 24 votes. He joined the Giants after a 24 game stint with Minneapolis, batting .274 with 20 home runs 22 doubles and 5 triples in 127 hits and 63 RBIs.
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Tennessee Tops AP Poll as UT Surges to No 1
New York, Oct. 23. The Associated Press weekly college football poll shows Tennessee, led by Coach Bob Neyland, capturing first place with 70 first place votes and 1254 points. Michigan State rises to second after a Penn State win. California drops from top to No. 9. Texas A&M falls from No. 6 to 16 after the Texas Christian upset. Southern California vaults to No. 6.
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Marquette Coach Probes Tulsa Tactics On Grid
Milwaukee October 23. Marquette coach Lisle Blackburn says he will end the series with Tulsa University over alleged flagrantly illegal football tactics. Coach Blackbourn reviewed game films of Tulsa’s 27 21 Saturday night win and said he dislikes Marquette's schedules but will not coach against such tactics. He declined to detail violations, stating the films make the issues plain.
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Gator Bowl to Guarantee 60,000 Per Team in 1952 Game
Jacksonville Florida October 23 The Gator Bowl Association plans to guarantee each team in its 1952 game sixty thousand dollars Sam Wolfson president announced the record figure The previous high was ninety thousand dollars to Clemson and Missouri in 1949 Wyoming and Washington and Lee received a combined ninety five thousand dollars for last New Year's Day game Teams listed for selection committee include Georgia Tech Kentucky and Miami
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USC Coach Defends Clean Yet Rugged Football
USC coach Jess Hill condemned northern critics over dirty play after praising his team’s hard but fair tackling in the Cal game. He cited Cannamela’s clean rolling tackle, defended defense plans, and noted PCC permission for maroon jerseys shown at Berkeley.
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Pappy Defends Troy No Planned Foul Play
AP notes from a Football Writers meeting in San Francisco where Lynn Waldorf defends USC after a 21 14 win over California. He says no evidence of premeditated rough play and no deliberate attempt to injure Olszewski. Waldorf cites Cannamela’s tackle as accidental and discusses penalties and officiating.
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