California Bruins clash in key PCC showdown at Berkeley
California, led by Paul Larson the nation’s top passer, aims to upset UCLA at Strawberry Canyon. The Bear beat Bruins’ volatile defense with Larson’s precise throws while UCLA’s Ronnie Knox faces pressure from a relentless Cal pass rush.
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Goliath versus David in Coast Grid Anticipated Duel
BERKELEY Special to do an encore on 70 000 witnesses. Goliath, 12 point favorite, faces David in a David and Goliath clash led by Paul Larsen with Lynn Waldorf watching UCLA at stake. Larson will test the Goliath defense while Lynn Waldorf and seven front-liners aim to blunt the aerial assault.
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South Gate arena operator sues promoters for 350000 damages
South Gate promoter Frank Pasquale filed a 350000 damage suit against wrestling promoters and booking entities alleging a monopoly and state commission complacency. Named defendants include Cal Eaton of Olympic Auditorium Hugh Nichols of Legion Stadium and Federal Athletic Club, Mike Fisch of Ocean Park Arena and Robert Eaton. The suit seeks 300000 actual and 250000 exemplary damages.
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Miami ’11 Opens Weekend Firing in College Football
Miami enters the seventh weekend with five straight wins and a top unbeaten run as Fordham visits under a Florida moon. Ohio State faces Northwestern while Oklahoma, California, and other major teams loom, with Notre Dame and Navy also on the schedule in a crowded, high stakes stretch of the season.
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Rams' QB No.1 Punter tops NFL averages
Purdue and Wisconsin players highlighted in high praise as Norm Van Brocklin leads national punting trends. A Rams punter posts a 46.6 yard average while recent stats spotlight teams like Illinois for speed and defensive gaps amid a general evaluation of college to pro transitions.
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Martinez Floyd Martinez Fiore Madison Square Garden Bout Preview
New York telecast and radio clash features welterweights Vince Martinez of Patterson New Jersey and Carmine Fiore of Brooklyn at Madison Square Garden. Martinez, 2-1 favorite, seeks a repeat after their Jan 1 1953 bout, as both fighters chase a shot at Johnny Saxton and the 147-pound title.
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Bruins lack a single leader says UCLA coach Red Sanders
UCLA coach Red Sanders says the 1950s great Bruins have no clear leader this season after past dynasties with Ernie Johansen Ted Narleski Paul Cameron and Don Moomaw. Captain Johnny Peterson is sidelined Terry DeBay leads at quarterback while tackle Jack Esiena and guard Jim Salsbury provide standout line play. Publicist Vic Kelley notes the Bruins are slower but excel in blocking and tackling.
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Penn Elevens Feature TV Eastern grid clash at Penn State
Philadelphia AP reports Penn welcomes Penn State in a season opener televised regional game. Penn's new coach Steve Sebo uses a multiple offense as Lenny Moore leads the attack. potential starting halfback Bob Lebengood is eyed to replace Walt Hyneski.
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Major Nines Play at Wrigley Tonight
Barns are among Major League stars making their last Los Angeles appearance as Roy Campanella's All-Stars meet the Southern California All-Stars at Wrigley Field tonight at 8 15. Irv Noren misses the windup. Don Newcombe and Joe Black duel with Negro league stars Minnie Miñoso and Larry Doby.
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Beavers Visit Trojans in Lopsided Rose Bowl Preview
USC and Oregon State clash as the No. 1 USC squad seeks another big win in the Rose Bowl era. USC holds a stronger depth chart and recent conference wins, while Oregon State offset by limited personnel and reliance on punter Jim Withrow.
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American League blocks Philadelphia Athletics sale attempt
The American League votes 4 to 4 to block an eight man Philadelphia group from buying the Athletics and keeping the club in Philadelphia. The Mack family plans to resume negotiations to transfer the franchise to Arnold Johnson and move the Athletics to Kansas City in a possible sale. Johnson questions if another league approval is needed, but an AL executive says league approval is already in place for the Mack deal.
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You Be the Quarterback Denver at New Mexico 13 7
Denver trails New Mexico 13 to 7 with two minutes left in the second quarter. The Pioneer ace at end has been a standout receiver. The quarterback faces a critical third down and six as Denver searches for a scoring play.
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Rams Prepare for Lions in Pasadena with Starters
Peg Quinlan reappears as starter for the Los Angeles Rams as Coach Buddy Parker drills his team for the National League clash with the Detroit Lions in Pasadena. Towler and Skeet Quinlan to start despite Towler’s 4 trick knee and Quinlan’s leg injury as Rams seek a second straight win and regain prestige after a loss to the 49ers.
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18 Gridders Cut From Rosters In Coaching Clampdown
College football rosters were trimmed as 18 players across Georgia Tech Pitt Texas and West Virginia were dropped for training violations. Georgia Tech coach Bobby Dodd suspended five including Billy Teas prompting a defensive reshuffle as teams enforce curfew and dormitory rules. Other programs at Texas Pitt and Notre Dame reported discipline actions with players fined benched or reassigned amid broader season enforcement.
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