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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1947

Page

2

California Looms In Battle For Rose Bowl Bid

Southern California favored by three points to win the pivotal clash with Michigan bound to challenge Minnesota and Illinois, while Texas Duke Wake Forest and others pursue conference titles. Michigan leads Rose Bowl contenders with a 4-0 mark as major teams battle for unbeaten status nationwide.

New York U.P Southern California Trojan Ragato Rideo Lyn Waldorf California Michigan Minnesota Illinois Purdue Duke Wake Forest Longhorns Texas Rice East—Army Columbia Penn State Cos Flven Navy Midwart—Indians Sin Pelats Northwottern Notte Inc Town Routh—Ceorgia Polite Uvee Ane Yama Winlhua State Vanderbilt Vice Auburn Iorh Gaimco Sutsmitayior U. 6 Stanford Washgton Montana Washington State Utah Wyoming Colorado Colorado A Brigham Youngs Utah State

Card Aide Suspended by NFL Commissioner

Philadelphia reports card aide Handier, tied to Chicago Cubs staff, suspended by NFL Commissioner Bert Bell for unbecoming conduct toward the officials. Handier barred from any participation on game days and from the field for the Cardinals schedule unless further notice.

Philadelphia Baracs

Santa Ana high school gridiron win over Fullerton

Buddy Braden scored on a Tikynard touchdown in the third quarter to lift the Santa Ana high school team to a 2012 victory over Fullerton in a Class B football game played yesterday in Santa Ana.

Santa Ana Fullerton SANTA_ANA Buddy Braden Santa Ana Ifigh

Bruins Face Doak Walker and SMU at Memorial Coliseum

Southern Methodist University led by Doak Walker and Madison Bell visits Los Angeles to meet UCLA in a key intersectional clash at the Coliseum at 2 30 p m. The Mustangs seek a fourth win in eight meetings versus the Bruins as both teams sport strong lineups and high scoring potential. UCLA is the slight favorite in AP rankings though SMU highlights include Walker and a fast backfield.

Methodist Univerity Walker U. C. L.A. Bruins Memorial Coliseum Ihose Wild Mustangs Dallas Texas Southern Methodist University Doak Walker Los Angeles’ Memorial Coliseum Pacific Cosal Conference Cee Iener S. MU Coliseum Mustang Peruna Madison (Malty) Bell Fs Rage Lone Star State Matty Mustangs Bruins Southern Methodist Bobby Wilson Jelang Texans Uclans Associated Press Westwood Village Methodists Les Jordan Bert le Brucherie al Holsch Brother Bruin Gene Rowland Long Beach Ernie Johnson Sacramento Johnny Rogsch Beverly Hills Cal Rossi Santa Barbara Jerry Shipkey Anaheim la Brucherle Benfile Reiges Carl Benton Darwin Horn Pepperdine Methodist Santa Clara Misouri Oklahoma A Marid Lettie Methodist Oo. Hh Reinning Ler Clements Fe Pihsings Chambers Tae EG Ai Moxley Green Ch Bke Bun Late Pulottio Invicbur Macy Sullivan B. Gey H Parker Fas Payne Sant ‘Roberts Min Martin Favers Sietten Wobraw de Meeea Moat Bimpaon Rowrete Siiney Dy Oeter Bowrdaley Biiton Gs Firs Nagel Ai Whn Minter Shipkey Aston Praira

Royals Face Local Nine in Barnstorming Exhibition

Royals on a barnstorming tour invade Recreation Park to face Long Beach Major-Minors led by Nicknamed stars Goose Tatum and Ed Steele. Erin? The roster features Kansas City Monarchs and Birmingham Black Barons players with John Williams slated to start and Joe Greene behind the plate. The event showcases Negro league talent against familiar minor league names in a summer showcase.

Bob Feller All-Stars Ewell Blackwell Aioe Kan- City Royals Recreation Park Long Beach Goose Tatum Ed" Steele Birmingham Black Barons John Scott Kansas City Monarchs William Hoskins Baltimore Elues Jessie Williams John Williams Cincinnati Clowns Royals Joe Greene Goose Tatuma King Tut Guninen Greene John Wlifiama

College Football Broadcast Schedule Rough Mix

Radio stations KMPC KRNX REOA KHI KEI air college games including SMU vs Southern Methodist Notre Dame vs Iowa Army vs Columbia Alabama vs Georgia With approximate times and matchups listed in a scattered schedule fragment the details are incomplete but indicate a multi game radio slate.

A. Sohirday KMPC P. N U. S Southern Methodist

Norse Play at Ventura Seeks First Western States Win

Long Beach City College Vikings travel to Ventura Junior College in a tossup game. Norse backfield led by Max Houtinan and Don Downey faces Ventura’s running game and passing attack led by Dean Stevenson. Both teams look to rebound in the tough conference standings.

Eddie Wagner Long Beach City Viking Ventura Pirate Venture Max Houtinan Don Downey Vincent Foster Chuck Iain Louie ‘Tsoutsouvas Pasadena City College Mull Moose Pitas Vikings Dean’ Stevenson Shorty Tony Marable Stevenson Ohnny Mann Osborne Jerry Scott iMedle T Deckary Bob Robidoux Will Pune Benub Ventnin Jess ER Carson Henidlerenan ET Robles Bovey Lok Morn Creel Ye Co Campben Stewart Biumberiia Mabry LaRownane Fheungg Houlman Hirentite T&t Sopter Osborne Ral McClain Steveneon Be Henke

Gaels Meet Lion Eleven

Los Angeles October 24. Bawssian halfback Herman Wedemeyer and the Galloping Gaels of St Marys invade the Coliseum as a heavy favorite over the Loyola Lions. Wedemeyer, hurt last Saturday, was not expected to play but is now ready. Loyola relies on stars Jack Barnes and Bob Winship to counter the Gaels tough challenge.

Los Angeles Bawssian Herman Wedemeyer St. Mary's Loyola Lions Wedemeyer Loyola Jimmy Phejlan St.Mary’s Lions Bill Sargent Jack Barnes Bob Winship Gaels

Dons Sharp for Oregon Contest

San Francisco coach Ed McKeever said the University of San Francisco Dons are ready to fly to Eugene for tomorrow’s test against Oregon. He cautioned about rain in Oregon as the team held a focused workout with dummy scrimmage and signal work.

San Francisco Ed McKeever University of San Francisco Dons Eugene Ore University of Oregon McKeever Oregon Dons

Royals Defeat Blackwell Nine in a 13 Inning Narrow Win

In Los Angeles on October 24, Satchel Paige and Ewell Blackwell matched zeroes through four innings as the Kansas City Royals edged the All-Stars 4-3 in 13 innings. Paige held nine batters, all big leaguers, without a hit while Blackwell fanned four before the extra innings.

Los Angeles UPI Satchel Paige Kansas City Royals Ewell Blackwell Blackwell Cincinnati Paige Jess Flores Tim Newberry Paigé

California Trojans Bears Series Revival Notes

The piece recalls Troy's historical matchups with California including 1915 and 1926 wins, a 1930 high score for the Trojans, and a 1927 California rout. It references Ed McKeever’s San Francisco squad, Dons at Marquette, and Ralph Kiner discussing Ruth’s 60-homer pace, with broader 1947 NL notes and other player quotes.

Southern California California Berkeley Troy Bears Trojans Bear Nibs Price Trey Ed McKeever San Francisco Dons Marquette S. F Milwaukee Ralph Kiner Ruth Pirate Kiner Dutch Leonard Phils Ralph Bob Fefler Bob Feller Tommy Henryich Ted Williams Joe DiMaggio Cleveland Ave Vern Stephens Browns Los Angeles ‘Angels Ony Luplen Clach White Sox Pale Hose Joe Thmaggle Jack Solves Portland Jim Turner The Beavers

Hobbs' Team Here Tonight At City College Field

George Hobbs veteran coach of the Alhambra Moors brings a strong lineup to City College Field to face Wilson's Gruins tonight. The Moors field stars tutored by Hobbs include Orv Mohler and Ward with a long coaching era noted across more than two decades. The article also mentions the Little Brown jug rivalry and various college and pro baseball notes with several named figures.

George Hobbs Alhambra Moors Wilson Gruins City College Field the Moors Hobbs Orv Mohler Cal Ward Stockton John Petrovich Inky Watkyns Nevada Rabbit Bradshaw West George Michigan Minnesota Ann Arbor Minnesota Armory Wolverines Gophers Jeff Cravath Troy Paul Cleary Duke Snyder Compton New York Yankees California C. L Notre Dame Bill Veeck Cleveland Boudreau Browns Vern Stephens Veeck Joe Kuhel New Washington Pilot Senators Bob Feller Bob Lemon Ralph Kiner Ken Keltner Jeff Hesth Mexico City Cleveland Indians

Exhibition Baseball Preview At Recreation Park Highlights Local Odds

Tomorrow afternoon the Kansas City Negro Royals meet the local Major Minors at Recreation Park in a snappy exhibition. The narrative notes recent showings against Bob Feller and the Major-Minor squad, with strong hopes for a balanced outcome.

Recreation Park Kansas City Negro Royals Royals Bob Feller Southland Messrs Feller Lapat Lemon U. C. L. A. Bruins Coliseum Actins Athough Mustang Iealta Santa Clara Missouri Oklahoma Los Angeles Dons Baltimore Colts Ernie Case Baltimore Les Bilinger Richard Bowdy San Barbita Gauchos Regidental College Franke Leahy Notre Dame Michigan Fritz Crisler California Trojans Berkeley Cleveland Browns Paul Brown Dons Cleveland Los Angeles Brown Canton Ohio McKinley Wy Sehool Massillon Pant

Nevada Wolfpack Poised for Tulsi Homecoming Game

Nevada's high soaring Wolfpack prepared for Sacughy's homecoming clash at Reno's stadium. Coach Jac Sheeketski said the squad is in top shape for the final contest of the year. Reserve center Bill Morris remains sidelined with an injury from the St. Mary's game.

Nevada Reno Nev Sacughy University of Tulsi Jac Sheeketski Nevaca Bill Morris St. Mary’s Sunny

Bears to Risk Perfect Record in Trojan Showdown

In San Francisco a sports writer previews the Cal Golden Bears versus the Southern California Trojans with Cal riding momentum after wins over Santa Clara, Navy, St. Mary's and Wisconsin. The piece weighs Cal's burst to Rose Bowl contention against USC's recent improvements and suggests a potentially close game for the next day's clash.

San Francisco California Ofice of Strategic Services Jonemy Harry Agere John Cunningham Frank van ‘Deren Dave Hirachler Frassetto Rod Franz Jon Baker Robert ‘Hileman Franz Pire John’ Graves Jack Jensen Gen. Cravath Uncle Fud Golden Bear St. Mary's Wisconsin Ohio State Oregon State Washington State Golden Bears Trojans Calfornia Caliifornia Vic Bottari Sam Chapman Perry Schwartz Johnny Meek Southern California Columbus

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Lone Star By Jack Tobin KLAC Stiles Lion Dons Sharp Lynn Waldorf University of California Peppy US S. C Bob Celeri Georges Fong Johnny Graves Billy Main Frank T,blair Negro Nine
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