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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1951

Page

10

Pro Football Upsets and Yost Theory Revisited

Pro football this season shows high scoring variance and equal parity, with teams like the Rams and Cardinals beating strong rivals. Washington’s quarterback injury reshapes the Rose Bowl race, shaking up contenders such as UCLA Oregon State and Stanford. In baseball, Pacific Coast League playoffs look anticlimactic, as Seattle dominates all season but playoffs seem unlikely to alter the title.

Fielding Harris Yost Chicago Cardinals Rams Washington New York Giants Detroit Cleveland Browns Yost Redskins Bears Philadelphia Eagles Don Heinrich University of Washington Pasadena California Heinrich UCLA Oregon State Stanford Huskies Weinrich Hustlin Hugh McEl Renny FCC Hugh Seattle Airlines

Baseball Standings Across Leagues Mentioned in Paper

The column lists standings and results across the Pacific Coast and American leagues, with team records and recent outcomes. Notable entries include a mix of teams like Hollywood, Cincinnati, Chicago, Boston, and Texas League clubs, alongside scattered scores and final standings snippets.

Reds Rally Past Whites in Oregon Scrimmage

In Eugene Oregon on September 11 the Reds defeated the Whites 77 to 24 as Oregon ducks under coach Len Jasanova ran a rugged two hour scrimmage Fullback Tom Novikoff led with a 50 yard run scoring threat and the Ducks prepare for a season opener against Stanford on September 22

Eugene Ore Reds Whites Len Jasanova University of Oregon Ducks Tom Novikoff Ducks Stanford Indians

Tribe Opens Final Road Swing as Torrid AL Battle Resumes

The Yankees Indians and Red Sox renew a tight AL pennant race with Cleveland facing a brutal 13 game road stretch starting in Philadelphia. New York hosts St Louis in a double header while Boston and Detroit square off as the NL pennant chase heats up with Brooklyn and St Louis games.

Tribe Torrid AL New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox Cleveland Yankees Indians Philadelphia Pesky Athletics Detroit al Lopez’ Tribe Browns N.Y Yankee Stadium St Louis Browns Yankee Bombers Red Sox Detroit Tigers Boston Bob Feller Mike Garcia A’s Alex Kellner Sam Zoldak New York Ned Garver Tommy Byrne Ieithander Lea Kiely Tigers Marlin Stuart Sox Stuart Brooklyn Dodgers Reds Cincinnati Dodgers New York Giants Giants Cardinals St. Louis Cards

Kansas State Seeks Cadets in West Point Transfer Interest

Kansas State College in Manhattan welcomes ousted West Point cadets as football transfer rumors swirl. Coach Bill Meek notes room for about 25 cadets amid the big seven transfer rule, while Robert Valentino, ex West Point guard, and his father discuss future play options and eligibility.

Manhattan Kan Kansas State College West Point Robert L. Valentino Bill Meek Frank Valennina East Paterson N. J Robert Jothey Valentino Kansas State

Sedgman and McGregor Survive Pacific Southwest Upsets

In Los Angeles on September 11, Frank Sedgman and Ken McGregor were the lone foreign survivors as intense upsets hit the Pacific Southwest Tennis Championship. Several top players from Australia Japan and South Africa fell to lower seeds and local contenders shaping a volatile second round with McGregor set to meet Bill Talbert and other matchups highlighted by Likas Patched performances by local talents and national champ Maureen Connolly advancing in women’s draw.

Frank Sedaman U. S Los Angeles Tennis Club Ken McGregor Los Angeles Frank Sedgman Pyrisanapoe Australia Japan South Africa Harry Likas San Francisco Mervyn Rose San Franciscan Tom Brown Don Candy Neel Brown Jiro Kumamaru Tom Chambers Goro Fujikura Hugh Stewart Fumiteru Nakano Syd Levy Clark Maureen Connolly San Diego Katherine Parrish Marline O'Connor Julia Fieet Jacqueline Marceline France Geen Folger McGregor Bill Talbert New York George Manset Santa Barbara Likas Budge Patty Jack Simpsort Tony Trabert Cincinnati Sedgman Hamilton Richardson Baton Rouge Noel Brown Art Larsen Wally Anderson Herb Flam Tar Brown

Jones Tackles Crane in Fistie Comeback

Jones, veteran light heavyweight, returns to action in a six round bout against Frankie Crane in Los Angeles. The feature card at the venue marks his comeback after years between fights.

Jones Crane Los Angeles UE J Watson Jones Lght Frankie Crane Die Auditorium Frank Gifford University of Southernfornia Mos Jess Hill

NCAA Council Opposes Free Substitution in Football

The 17 member NCAA council in Los Angeles urged the January rules committee in Cincinnati to reconsider the platoon system and retain safeguards for players. They also debated TV telecasts impact on gate receipts, spring practice abolition, and costs of sending the U S team to Helsinki 1952 Olympics with shares and per athlete expenses outlined.

Los Angeles NCAA Cincinnati Hugh C. Willett University of Southern California Wuert Willett United States Helsinki

Garden Books 18 Cage Dates for 1951 52 Season

New York University St John s and Manhattan will meet 31 out of town teams at Madison Square Garden in a 1951 52 program totaling 18 doubleheaders. The Garden drops Long Island University and City College of New York from the Five group and ends up with the smallest schedule since 1944 45. District Attorney Hogan's arrest of CCNY and LIU stars curtailed last season leading to the reduced lineup.

New York Madison Square Garden New York University St. John’s Manhattan New York City Long Island University City College of New York Frank S. Hogan CCNY LIU

Huskies Star Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

Washington Huskies quarterback Don Heinrich underwent shoulder separation repair after a Saturday scrimmage. Dr. H T Buckner called the operation very successful and six weeks as a possible recovery window. Coach Howie Odell has prepared backup Stan Mitchell and Dean Rockey for the September 22 opener against Montana.

Seattle Don Heinrich Washington Huskies H. T. Buckner Howie Odell Heinrich Stan Mitchell Dean Rockey Huskies Montana

Turpin Gains Ring Support for Robinson Rematch

New York AP report notes strong betting support for middleweight champion Randy Turpin over Sugar Ray Robinson in their 15 round title bout at the Polo Grounds tomorrow. Odds moved to 5 to 9 with some at 3 to 7 as promoters, trainers, and boxers debate the outcome. Turpin’s backing comes mainly from English supporters including Ray Arcel and Johnny Attell, who laud his power and relentless style.

New York Randy Turpin Ray Robinson Sugar Ray Polo Grounds Harlem Randy Suger Bay Turpin England Ray Arcel Johnny Attell Bill Daly Arcel Tommy Yarosz London Pittsburgh Tommy Sai Arcel Robinson

Blaik Enrolls at Colorado College

Blaik, son of Army coach Karl Blaik, enrolls as senior physics major at Colorado College in Colorado Springs. He, along with another ousted cadet, was admitted on the student council’s recommendation. eligibility for varsity may shift if he completes two more years.

Colorado Springs Bob Blail Karl Blaik Colorado College Young Blaik Blaik W. H. Gill Leonard Delue Denver Bill Heiss

Whittier College Aims to Build Depth for 1952 Season

Whittier College coach George Allen opened practice with 57 candidates plus 12 returning lettermen as freshmen will join soon under a new Southern California Intercollegiate Conference rule. Allen succeeds Chief Newman after 22 years as Poet mentor and plans to debut this season. Nine sophomores were described as good prospects, including fullback Bob Dunem.

Whittier Goach George Allen Whittier College Allen Southern California Intercollegiate Alan Chief Newman Petues Sophonidus Bob Dunem

Bruins Bothered by Aggie Plays in Practice

UCLA coach Red Sanders ran a spirited practice against Texas A M style plays with Ray Nagel directing passes to second-string receivers. The team worked on pass routes and contact drills as preparations continue for next week's foe.

Los Angeles Ucla Bruins Texas A. M Henry Red

Turnesa Loses First Match In 1952 Amateur Championship

Willie Turnesa, top US amateur, falls 3 and 2 to Henry Picard of Philadelphia in Bethlehem. Picard ends Turnesa’s bid after Turnesa arrives late at the tee. Picard, 19, is son of veteran pro Henry Picard. Defending Walker Cup players Timmy Urzetta and others win or advance in second round summaries. Walker Cup members McHale and Venturi also featured in early results.

Bethlehem Willie Turnesa Twalire Henry Picard Phan Vuelles Lull Frank Stranahan Bobby Knowles Bill Campbell Kenneth Venturi San Francisco Butt Er‘ratie Hobart L. Manley Jr Savannah Manley Walker Delbert Walker Long Beach Calif Duddley Humphrey Cleveland Hye Sammy Urzetta John Selby Dallas Urzetta Brielle, N. J Jude C. Wild Jr Astington Do Beebie Creening Bee John F. Ward Clay Roueut W. Brownell Chevy Chase Curtis Person Memphis Tenn Hayton Ss. Semple Sewichley Papa ‘Williams H. Picard Charleston Festeg Turneau Elmaford Boner L. Manley Jr Clevi Dett Volker Benels Tomy Taeoks Mantebetla Francia McArdie Wayland Waas Ken Rogers Oklahoma Sigg For A Weaver Houston Texas Johnéeton Towson Sid Partin Winchester Mass Gefentad Searaid S. Cross Jr Philadelphia James B. McHale Jr Sata F Walcott Brown Erlea Joongui Uzserva Rochester John Ht Selby Joaaph Gagliardi Marmonick Phlimont Clevéland III

Cal Bears Switch to Polishing Up for Opener

BERKELEY Sept. 11. University of California Golden Bears shift from bruising work to polishing up plays for the opener against Santa Clara. Seach Lynn Waldorf believes he is the man to apply the refinements after two sunny workouts.

Berkeley University of California Golden Bears Seach Lynn Waldorf Broncos Santa Slara

Prep Gridders Get New Rules For Autumn Play

California high school football adopts four new rules aimed at alignment with college play. Goals include coaching box limits, a clarified short kickoff, unrestricted substitutions with 14 players on field to start, and universal use of whistles by all officials to speed stoppages.

Pacific Grove California Arthur B. Ingham California Interscholastic Foundation Ingham

Turner Seeks Title Shot After Big Win

Philadelphia, Sept. 14. Unbeaten Gil Turner demands a shot at Kid Gavilan's welterweight title, citing a 10th round TKO of Ike Williams. His manager George Katz says Turner may fight Billy Graham if Gavilan isn’t available, after Williams praised Turner in the dressing room following a brutal Shibe Park bout halted with 28 seconds left.

Philadelphia Gil Turner Kid Gavilan Ike Williams George Katz Gavilan Turner Billy Graham Katz Williams Ite Trenton Pete Tomasco Shibe Park

State Loop Playoffs Open Tonight With Key Pairings

Associated Press reports California League playoffs begin tonight with Stockton visiting Santa Barbara and San Jose hosting Visalia. The best of five series determines the finalists who advance to the playoff finals.

Associated Prose California Stockton Santa Barbara San Jose Visalia

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