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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1954

Page

10

UCLA Bears Battle Cal In 22 21 Classic Comeback

UCLA and Cal staged a fierce Bay Area showdown in the Coliseum with Cal erasing a 14 point deficit to lead 22 14 late in the third. Larsen set the tone with a 9 yard quarterback scramble but Cal ultimately fell 29 27 as SC and Lind Crow starred on defense and special teams.

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A L to Approve New A s Ownership Today

Philadelphia report notes the American League faces action on the 4 million sale of the Athletics transferring ownership from the Mack family to an eight man syndicate. Troy Mack signed the deed as the deal neared completion and the group awaited league approval and bank arrangements to finalize the transfer.

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Boxing Rarity Highlighted on Radio and TV

A brief radio and television boxing feature spotlights a rare matchup, noting key contenders and broadcast times. The segment mentions broadcaster KMPS and channel 79, with emphasis on the intrigue and potential upset. The piece underscores fan interest and local interest in boxing history.

USC Beats California on Controversial Fourth Quarter TD

A PCC clash in Los Angeles ended 28-27 after a disputed fourth quarter TD credited to Southern California. Protest centered on a holding call missed on USC halfback Frank Clayton. UCLA crushed California’s hopes, while Stanford faced Washington State, Oregon met Washington, and other PCC games featured Idaho, San Jose State, and College of the Pacific in various matchups.

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Buckeyes and Trojans Stay Unbeaten in Title Trials

Ohio State and Southern California extended unbeaten runs in major college play. The Trojans and Buckeyes each defeated strong opponents as the season nears marquee clashes, while Michigan crushed Minnesota to stay in contention for a Big Ten showdown. Arkansas, Oklahoma and California also posted key wins shaping conference races. In the NFL, the San Francisco Forty-Niners toppled the Detroit Lions 87-31 to seize first in the Western Division, led by McElhenny Perry and Johnson in a record-breaking ground attack.

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Clarke and Collins Lead Sunday Fly Casting Effort

Clarke and Collins paced the Sun day casting club session at recreation area as Lew Yarke and Col ins set the pace. The report lists Benn, Bradley, Carpenter, and Reed among participants with mentions of Moran and Sue shining in events.

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Bratton to fight Varona in 20 round arena bout

Johnny Bratton returns to action in a 20 round welterweight bout at St. Nicholas Arena facing Chico Varona of Cubs. Bratton seeks redemption after last February’s disaster against Johnny Saxton while Costa fights Rudy Garcia in a 10 round featherweight clash at Eastern Parkway Arena with Costa favored.

New York Johnnny Bratton Johnny Saxton Philadelphia Bratton National Boxing Association Saxton Chico Varona Cubs St. Nicholas Arena Brooklyn Eastern Parkway Arena Carmelo Costa Rudy Garcia California Kamipima Costa

MIT Cops Regatta Wins New York Invitation Meet

Massachusetts Institute of Technology captured the New York Invitation Regatta with 151 points on Sunday. The U S Merchant Marine Academy finished runner up with 158 points.

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State League to Operate In 1955 Despite Losses

SALINAS UB President Werry Donovan said the State League will operate in 1955 even as all eight clubs posted losses in 1954. Attendance rose 11,800 from 1953 but several clubs may drop out, with Visalli awaiting a Dec 1 franchise decision and Modesto facing potential nonparticipation after its ballpark burned last season.

Salinas UB Werry Donovan California ‘Baseball League Sundsy Visalli Modesto

Rams vs Bears thriller ends in Rams scoring spree

In a hurricane of touchdowns the Los Angeles Rams beat the Chicago Bears 42-35 at the Los Angeles Coliseum. The game featured an electric 1,000-yard offensive showcase with 48,174 fans watching as Halas's Bears took an early lead but Rams rallied with a string of six TD drives to pull away in the second half.

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Brown and Lehigh Clash Early In T-Formation Scramble

In the second quarter Brown and Lehigh play a tight game with Brown’s two fast halfbacks and strong fullback. The Bruins advance though the middle with the fullback and barlacks on pitchouts and techie runs as Brown completes a deep pass to a halfback. A third and five on Lehigh’s 16 yard line follows a one yard gain by Brown’s fullback and a four yard gain by a left halfback.

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