Officiating sparks controversy after USC California clash
A heated round of opinion from coaches officials and players follows USC’s victory over California with disputes over a post touchdown foul on Frank Clayton and penalties. Hamp Pool and Red Sanders offer differing views while others discuss missed calls and the broader impact on rankings and future games.
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Washed Up Bratton Comeback Flops in Ring Return
Johnny Bratton, former welterweight champion, battled a lackluster performance in a 10-round TV bout at St Nicholas Arena losing a unanimous decision to Chico Varona of Cuba. Officials favored opponent on points while Bratton cited poor conditioning as the cause, with fans booing and the promoter showing frustration over the display.
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UCLA Bruins Close Rally Pushes to No 1 in Ratings
UCLA rises to the United Press No 1 ranking after an upset-free run and high second and third place votes, ending Oklahoma and Ohio State’s three-week top stretch. Arkansas and Army also climb. Wisconsin slips from second to seventh as Purdue, Michigan and Miami enter the top 10.
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UCLA Grabs 12-Point Win Over California Saturday Actions
Early college basketball lines show UCLA 12 points ahead of California and USC 32 ahead of Oregon State in PCC play. Other matchups include Michigan State over Alabama, Clemson over Wake Forest, Missouri over Nebraska, Wisconsin over Iowa, Maryland over South Carolina, and Texas over Oklahoma State among listed contests.
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Saxton Set for L A Bout in Nontitle Fight
Los Angeles reports Saxton who upset Kid Gavilan to win the welterweight title will meet Ramon Fuentes on December 2 in a one round nontitle bout at Olympic Auditorium. Matchmaker Babe McCoy says Saxton was offered 75000 to face Fuentes or Carmen Basilio. Fuentes, ranked third welterweight, recently beat Billy Graham.
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Babe McCoy
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Carmen Basilic
Olympic Auditorium
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Sports Calendar Tonight at Major Arenas
Tonight features solo entries from Werstlng South Gata Arena and ARNE OPER Park Arena with matchups in high profile venues. Kisting-Fiollywood Park hosts a late card while Bloars-Satten events fill earlier slots.
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Sooners Lead Smith TD Poll Amid Rising Rivalry
Oklahoma remains No. 1 in the Smith Touchdown Tendency ranking as Ohio State UCLA and Army press the pace. Wisconsin slips to fifth while Purdue climbs to sixth. Notre Dame and Duke enter the top ten amid a reshuffle of the college football power rankings.
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Arkansas
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Bruins Face Concerns Over High UCLA Scores
UCLA publicist Vic Kelley defends coach Red Sanders against claims of humiliating opponents by running up lopsided scores. He notes second, third, and fourth string players saw more action in several blowouts including 72-0 vs Stanford and 61-0 vs Oregon State, while questioning if first-stringers are earning their letters.
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Campanella Stars In Exhibition Win At Sacramento
Ray Campanella led the Negro All Stars to a 4 0 exhibition victory over Sacramento Monday night. Joe Black worked five innings for the win before about 200 spectators. The readable lines mention Blagkant SrEse and Bjarkon Soy Tonen, but details are unclear.
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World featherweight clash ends with Saddler outpointing Famechon
In Paris World featherweight bout, Sandy Saddler of New York defeated Ray Famechon of France by decision after 6 rounds. A separate New York report notes Chiet Varona from Havapa outpointed Johnny Brattan of Chicago in a 16 round bout.
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Injured Rex Berry to Miss Several 49ers Contests
Rex Berry, fractured jaw from Sundays game, will miss several 49ers contests. The injury worsens San Francisco’s lineup as Norm Willey Tom Scott and Ken Farragut also sidelined. Packers game next expected to feature replacements.
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Yost Predicts Dressen Will Lift Senators to Third
Eddie Yost, veteran third baseman of the Washington Senators, predicts new manager Chuck Dressen will push the team into third place next season. He says Dressen will implement changes and a freer style of management, hoping to reach first division after years of mid to lower finishes.
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Navy
Newport Pilot Banned in Honolulu Regatta
Hawaii regatta off Waikiki opens with Mercury class led by skippers mUNULULU and caulucnla placing first and second Kent Clark of Stillwater Jed and Ray Buttler of Richmond at the finish line Dick Hanh of Newport disqualified in the international star class
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Wrestling Results From Holly Event Named Wrestlers Score
Wrestlers Wilbur Snyder, Joe Pazandak, Mike DeTew, and Danny Sevich appear in Holly action with Geviny Gene Hs niskt and others noted. The muddled report lists match outcomes and participant pairings amid wrestling card names and results from the show.
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Ware
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Lions Meet Rams in Colosseum Showdown for Victory
Detroit eyes ending a six game skid as they travel to face the Los Angeles Rams at the Coliseum. The Rams lean on Towler Younger and Quinlan injury tactics while the Lions rely on a tough defense and short passes to counter. The story notes the Rams’ proven running attack and a potential shift to wingman Tom Fears as Los Angeles seeks consistency.
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Detroit Tries Late Stand as Marquette Leads
Detroit trails Marquette 14 to 23 with four minutes left in the game. Marquette shifted to a split-T and has twice driven the field for touchdowns while Detroit’s offense stalls in the red zone. Detroit faces fourth down on their own 25 after a punt return as the clock winds down.
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Blanchard Appeal Still Resonates After Eight Years
Eight years after Dove Blanchard starred for Army, the famed Mr Inside remains a fan favorite. Col Blaik recalls Blanchard and Glenn Davis as the Army ground force of the mid 1940s, highlighting Blanchard’s 38 touchdowns and 1,908 rushing yards in a storied era, while Nagurski’s legacy lingers in International Falls as Bronko Jr. rises as a high school tackle and debate over college choice unfolds.
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