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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1953

Page

11

Bruins and Trojans clash on fall football scene

A wartime style college grid-listing covers USC and UCLA fall drills. Notable players George Wimbleke, Troy Davenport, and Paul Cameron vie for key roles. Coach Will talks weights and speed, while observers note Bruins and Trojans in solid form as season readiness grows.

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Sports Calendar Bizarre Collegiate Schedule Report

Sports calendar shows mismatched lines and odd names for games including Bavelsi San Francisco against Hollywood Gitzore at 3 15 Boxlas Olrais Auditorium. Jase Cotere and Jesse Mongiai cited with 8 30. Gale Grablera at Tol Wreetbox sau less 3 30 Evans Stadium 230. AY 7p Roller Derby de Sos Le Ay Hy Wednesday co vs Hollywood Harre Baring De and Sf Football at Preps San Diegc 5 Baseball San Fi Gilmore Fi.

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Bruins and Trojans Begin Two a Day Practices

USC and UCLA opened two a day sessions at Bovard and Westwood Fields as the Pacific Coast Conference clubs move toward a single platoon. Hill and Sanders praised returning players while noting questions about adaptability and depth for both teams.

Dick Zehmes USC UCLA Bovard Westwood Fields Rose Bow Trojans Jess Hill Troyvd Menry Sanders Hill

Mississippi seeks new quarterback for split-T era

Oxford AP Coach Johnny Vaught pursues talent to fill the six quarterback logjam in Mississippi's split-T offense after losses from last season. Jimmy Lear departed after an unbeaten season. Tommy Spiers quit and married. Jack Reed signed a baseball contract. Freshmen Tagle Day, Houston Patton, and Robby Jenkins step in alongside remnants of 22-player squad.

Oxford Miss Johnny Vaught Mississippi Jimmy Lear Ole Miss Lear Vaught Tommy Spiers Georgia Tech Spiers Vaughtin Hinior Jack Reed Reed Tagle Day Houston Patton Robby Jenkins Kline Gilbert Harald Loften Red Muirhead Pete Adangem

Fights Last Night Reported Across Major Cities

Fights were reported across several cities including New York and San Francisco as local boxing bouts ended with decisive results. Promoters and ring officials noted crowd turnout and brief skirmishes outside venues, with plans for rematches already in discussion.

Nation's Grid Dads Eye Upset Season

Nation's college football prepares for a one platoon era. Coaches discuss how limited substitutions will shape opening practice across conferences. Maryland, Michigan State, and Pittsburgh note continuity and talent as Ivies begin. Upsets seen as likely more than exception this season.

New York Southeastern Southwest Skyline Pacific Coast Missouri Border Jim Taum Maryland Tatum Jack Scarbath Michigan State Biggie Munn Tom Yewcic Leroy Bolden Billy Wells Evan Sloaac Spartans Ohio State Wisconsin Ivy League Red Dawson University of Pittsburgh

Sports on Radio TV Highlight Mixed Boxing and Baseball

A fragmented radio TV sports rundown lists boxing and baseball events with stations KLAG and KRSD. Mentions Angels vs. Oakland, Slava 4 Seals, and Red Sox appearances with unclear times and prices.

Sports On Radio-Tv Kmpc Slava Seals KFWB Angels Oaklent FMPO Red Sax KAJ KLAG

Angels Send Three to Cubs at Coast Campaign End

Los Angeles Angels promote Gene Baker Bob Talbot and Bill Molsan to the Chicago Cubs as the Pacific Coast League season ends. Baker slugs .289 with 20 HR and 96 RBIs and is named the team's outstanding player. Molsan tallies 10 wins with a 2.92 ERA and strong pinch hitting. Talbot hits .285 and is hailed as the Angels' top center fielder since Jigger Statz.

Angels Baker Talbot Molsan Cubs LOS Angeles Los Angeles Angels Chicago Cubs Gene Beker Bob Talbot Bill Molsan Falbot Jigger Statz

Stars Ace O'Donnell Aims For No 20 In Pacific Coast League

Stars ace O'Donnell seeks his 20th win as Hollywood leads the Pac Coast League race. San Francisco and Portland battle for two remaining first division berths while Los Angeles, tied with them, risks dropping. Seals start Tony Ponce against O'Donnell in the opener as Portland faces Sacramento and San Diego at Seattle. Portland 11 San Diego 8 in Monday action.

Hollywood Seattle Los Angeles San Francisco Portland Angels Hellshwood San Diego Tommy Heath Seals Tony Ponce George O'Donnell Sacramento Cel Pacific Coast Leagle Oakland Sun Diego Don Walldes Gables Glenn XI Lyman Linde Kerrigee Widinar Wek Vet Brooklyn Milwaukee CSM Tin Philzacipna St. Lowy Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Philadelphia New York Hitler Roe New Fors Chica Teveka Fricano St Detroit Buntan St Louis Futadelnina Cleveland Bestor Detroit Washington Chisago Fon Geveland Wrens

Coasters Open Next Week At Saint Anthony's Grid Drills

Saint Anthony's High School opened football workouts at Lakewood Stadium with coach Ernie Arboit and Leo Haggerty preparing around seven returning lettermen. Key candidates include Rod Vizzi who set local records with 18 touchdowns last season, plus top backfield contenders Art Schilz and Dick Romo. Local Coast League teams plan practice next Tuesday. players urged to obtain insurance and waiver forms. Excelsior High schedules physicals for varsity and B teams.

Ernie Arboit St Anthony’s High School Saints Lakewood Stadium Arbait Leo Haggerty George Sherwood Willie Carpentier Felix Mallet Willie Tolbert Ray Regner Art Schilz Dick Romo Rod Vizzi Wilson Jordan Poly Excelsior High School

Phillies Obtain Lindell From Pirates In Cash Deal

Philadelphia Phillies acquire Johnny Lindell from the Pittsburgh Pirates for an undisclosed cash sum. Lindell fills a roster gap after Connie Ryan was sold to the Chicago White Sox. The 46 year old right hander posted a 5 and 16 record with Pittsburgh after a comeback season with Hollywood of the Pacific Coast League.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies Johnny Lindell Corse Pittsburgh Pirates Lindell Phillies Connie Ryen Chicago White Sox Pirates Hellywood

Visalia Slugs 16-4 Over Ventura. Jo Jo Barnes Ties Home Run Record

Visalia Stars slugged a 16-4 victory over Ventura to tie the California League home run record. Catcher Jo Jo Barnes hit a homer that tied the record of 125, marking a notable milestone in the night game.

Viballa— Seer le Visalia Stars Ventura Jo Jo Barnes

Bear Mentor Greets Biggest Turnout at California camp

Associated Press notes California Bears under Lynn Waldorf report 82 football players in turnout the largest in the Coast Conference era. Newcomer Jim Carmichael from El Camino Junior College, a 200-pound halfback, joins a strong recruiting class. Stanford greets 66 Indians with QB Bob Garrett highlighted. Washington State backs 37 lettermen led by an overweight captain Bob Buyhart. Oregon State and Washington State feature California transfers and new coaches.

Tee Eene Waldorf Jim Carmichael el Camino Junior College USC al Carmichael Los Angeles Inglewood High Stanford Chuck ‘Taylor Bob Garrett California Washington State Bob Buykhart Johnnie Cherberg Washington Seattle Cherberg Dean Parsons Eugene Kip Taylor Oregon State Oregon Len Casanova Casanova

Talbert Pulls Net Surprise In Nationals

Forest Hills N Y Billy Talbert ranked sixth nationally shocks experts by outstROking Rex Hartwig in a 7 6 2 6 4 6 4 second round victory at the nationals as officials pare the field to 32 men and half the women round two matches unfold Gardnar Malloy the top ranked man faces Dick Squires while Bob Perry meets Straight Clark Maureen Little McConnolly defends title with 6 1 6 0 win over Jean Fallon and meets Pat Stewart

Forest Hills Billy Talbert Talbert Rex Hartwig Wik Gardnar Malloy Dick Squires Bronxville jAnother Bob Perry Berkeley Calif Straight Clark Pasadena Cali Maureen Little McConnolly Jean Fallot Pat Stewart Indianapolis

Myers Sees End to Coaching Post at Stockton

Jack Moose Myers, new football coach at College of the Pacific, quits after COP draws Stanford, Washington State and Tulsa in opening games. He says there’s no use going further as TL won’t be around after that.

Jack Moose) Myers College of Pacific Cop Stanford Washington State Tulsa

Nine Vike Lettermen Start Long Beach City College Practice

Long Beach City College opened football drills with nine lettermen among a 56 man squad. Returning players include ends Bob Brown Darryl Rogers John Dervis tackle Don Couch guard Farrell Barton halfbacks Bob Garner Bill Sheen and quarterback Neil Peek. New/returning names span Creighton Wiggins Bob Brooks Pat Peterson Russ Jordan Cleve Overall Dave Murphy Brian Miller Nick Angelo and Dutch Grosse, a Florida transfer freshman. Coach Buck Andreasen plans nine daily sessions before the Sept 19 opener against the Alumni.

Long Beach City College Bob Brown Darryl Rogers John Dervis Don Couch Farrell Barton Bob Garner Bill Sheen Neil Peek Paul Mareks Carleton Corey Buck Andreasen Gerry McDougall San Diego Vikings Creighton Wiggins Bob Brooks Jordan Pat

Stanford Football Faces Triple Setback At Open Practice

Stanford coach Chuck Taylor opened practice amid a trio of issues. Senior guard Phil Wilson of Los Andes may be ruled ineligible for a summer clinic. Fullback Jarvis Watson was in an eating crash Sunday night. Tackle Ker Schwerks, listed at 200 pounds, did not attend practice but was at the rival California camp in Berkeley.

Palg Alto Stanford Chuck Taylor Phil Wilson Los Andes Jarvis Watson Ker Schwerks California Berkeley

Indians Fall After Williams Delivers For Red Sox

Cleveland, to stay in AL pennant chase, loses 6-4 as Ted Williams hits a homer in Municipal Stadium. Williams’ blast caps a 7th homer in four weeks since Marine Corps return. Newsom wins 200th AL game for Athletics in 10-4 defeat of Detroit. Dodgers, Reds win NL games.

Cleveland Indians Bennent Lake Erie Tribe Boston Red Sox Boston Cleveland Sox Williams Municipal Stadium Marine Corps Yankees Bobo Newsom Philadelphia Athetics Detroit Washington St. Louis Brook Dodgers Cincinnati Philadelphia New York Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Victory Milwaukee

Yankee Manager Says Team Has a Chance to Win Pennant

Casey Stengel says the New York Yankees can win the American League pennant but warns players not to assume victory. He notes rivals are relaxed after beating them, and cautions against premature confidence. The Yankees trail the Chicago White Sox by 4 games.

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Hawks Begin Play Tonight in Selma Softball Tourney

The International Softball League World Tournament opened in Selma with Fresno Haaks defeating Kenosha, Wisconsin Blatz 2-0 and Calgary Doodlebugs beating Wyoming Angus Ranch 1-0. Leroy Zimmerman pitched a nohitter against Kenosha and set a league strikeout record with 19, while facing 21 batters. The Long Beach Nitehawks, 1952 runners up, begin their bid tonight at 8:30 against New Bedford.

Selma Fresno Haaks Kenosha Wis Blatz Calgary Alta Doodlebugs Wyoming Angus Ranch Long Beach Zimmerman Owo

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