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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1950

Page

24

Hawkeyes Ready for USC Clash as Iowa Trips West

Fred Delano reports on the Iowa Hawkeyes under coach Raffensperger preparing for a 25-year rematch with Southern California in Los Angeles. Iowa brings 66 players, 49 travel west by air, drills set at the Coliseum, and hopes to build on a history of sporadic Big Ten success.

University of Iowa Hawkeyes Iowas Southern California Coliseum Trojans Los Angeles Jeff Cravath Trey S.C Leonard Raffensperger Towa B.C Hawks Minnesota Inn Michigan PG Milees Raffensperger Fast Fall Towans Rafferisperger Cedar Rapids L. A Biltimore

Hawkeye backfield shines with Drahn Faske strong 1949 notes

Iowa's Drahn and Faske dominate backfield chatter with Drahn posting a .350 pass completion rate for 735 yards and nine touchdowns while Faske leads in rushing with 6.6 yards per carry and 183 yards against Northwestern. Coach Ratiensperger lauds a balanced attack and notes protection issues and defensive concerns as Iowa prepares for the season.

Hawkeye Glenn Drahn Jerry Faske Drahn Faske Iowa Big Ten Northwestern Ratiensperger Bill Reichardt Falks Mike Riley Riley Reichardt Hiley Perlaps Hawks Jock Dittmer Bob McKenzie Oir

Iowa Varsity Selections Highlight Hawkeyes Local Roots

The Iowa football squad features 14 Iowa natives among 66 players with starters from Ottumwa Cedar Rapids Monona Wellman Fort Madison Mason City and other towns. Key figures include Jerry Long and Bob Hoff at ends, Don Swartzendruber Dudley Nobel and Jerry Hilgenberg among the lineup, and Burt Britzmann at quarterback.

Iowa Jerry Long Ottumwa Bob Hoff Cedar Rapids Andy Buntz Des Mathes Hubert Johnston Wheeling W. Va Johnston Joe Stydahrr Drahn Monona Reichardt University Iowa City Hawks Fauke Brooklyn Rilg Chicago Hawkeyes Don Swartzendruber Wellman Dudley Nobel Fort Madison Jerry Hilgenberg Whiten Junction Burt Britzmann Hoewartien Bernard Bennett Mason City Nile Kenrick

Flam Larsen Triumph in Hard Court Finals at National Event

Art Larsen of San Leandro, national amateur champion, defeats Felicien Ampon of the Philippines in straight sets 4 6 3. Herb Flam of Bey wins his semifinal 4 6 1 6 0 over Tom Brown of San Francisco. In women's singles Pat Canning Todd defeats Witta Smith to reach final against Magda Burac. Canadian, American and European players advance in doubles as teams move toward the finals.

Bstreigy Clar Seis Larsen Feliciaimo Ampon Flam Tom Brown San Francisco Pat Canning Todd la Jolla Witta Smith Berkeley

Hadson's Run Lifts Fullerton Past Montebela 60

Don Hudson sparked Fullerton High's 46 yard fourth quarter run to break a scoreless tie and defeat Montebela 60 in a non conference game on the Oilers field. The win marked Fullerton's Sunset League champions first victory of the year.

Don Hudson Fullerton High Montebela Fullerton

Texas Beats Texas Tech in Rough Big Quarter Play

Texas overcome a stubborn Texas Tech squad as Two touchdowns within 13 minutes of the first quarter gave Texas an early lead. The Longhorns pressed the Red Raiders with disciplined drives and strong defense to secure a solid advantage and maintain momentum throughout the game.

Texas Texas Tech Lubbock Longho Red Raiders

Homers Pace Twinks Victory in Coast League Clash

Hollywood defeated San Diego 7 4 as Frankie Kelleher slugged his 32nd and 33rd homers, and Jim Baxes added a solo shot. The Padres fell 9 1/2 games behind Oakland, with late runs in the fourth and fifth framing the comeback.

Hollywood Frankie Kelleher Jim Baxes San Diego Padres Oak Kelleher Baxes Mike Sanidlock Buddy Hicks George Schmee Stars Mollywood Mert

Branch Rickey to sell stake in Dodgers amid bids

Branch Rickey, 64, agreed to sell his one fourth interest in the Brooklyn Dodgers to William Zekendorf, president of Webb and Knapp. The deal involves more than $1,000,000 with two partners holding first refusal. Zekendorf aims to install a top baseball executive and attract star players once closed. Rickey denies plans to move to Pittsburgh as talks continue in New York, Pittsburgh, and Phoenix.

New York Rickey Brooklyn Dodgers Wiliam Zekendorf Webb and Knapp Zekendorf John Galbreith Columbus Phoenix Ariz William Zokendorf Branch Rickey Brooklyn Baseball Club Dodger Paris Los Angeles United Nations Pirates Rooklyn Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirate John W. Galbreath Hasue

Newcastle Cups English Lead

London September 23 Newcastle United won the first division match to take undisputed lead after beating Arsenal 2 to 1. Manchester United defeated Arsenal at home for Arsenal’s first home loss of the season. Other results list several league fixtures with various scores and standings.

London Newcastle United Arsenal Sidies Arough Newcastle Manchester United Glish Leags Diviniog Dee Cack Podt Ator Villarye Watted Birmingham City Queene Fark Rangers Blackburn Rovers Rove Bourmemouth Leyton Sauna Blymouth Arayie Exectet City Ghid United Swindon Tow Orthagas Raey ‘United Pt Sun Bristol City Wat Sean Nordhiern Accrington Stanley Wrexham Barrow Rotherham United Andra Aritepools Uites Epoutipert Seahath Asie AL ‘Prammere Asa Ord Ziork City I. Gue Mirwell R ‘Gallic Mee Ans Raiherman Heart’ of Midtotnian Patrick Bede Hyde Mirren Morton Lenark

Marines Stop TI Navy 75-0 in Riverside Stem

San Diego Marine Depot overwhelmed Terminal Island 75 to 0 as the Islanders failed to cross their opponent's 48 yard line all game. San Diego scored three times on intercepted passes and led 32-0 at halftime before hosting Naval Training Center next Saturday at 2 o'clock.

San Diego Marine Depot Will Terminal Island Islanders San Diego Border City Jed Naval ‘Training Center San’Diego Wads ziehSien Warhingson Wane Jenkins D. Simltt Canter—Downey Mel Tt Delaney Guarde Haanes Jacobran Oestke Fieries Quinlen Marinelli Dis Goore Long Beach

Beavers Rally to Beat San Francisco 7 6 in Coast League

In Portland Oregon on September 23 the Portland Beavers tied the game with seven runs in the sixth and then won in the eighth to defeat San Francisco 7 to 6. Irvin, Adame, and Wiches contributed, securing the series edge with key hits as the Beavers rallied at home.

Portland Ore Portland Beavers Thien Beavers Irvin Adame Wiches

Sickles Image Wins Connors Memorial Stakes in Quiet Finish

Sickles Image withstood two challenges to capture the James H. Connors Memorial Stakes from Lonsdale by three-quarters of a length before a 20,472 crowd. Hartwick’s furlong time was 1:22 on a fast track as Narra Renewed and Ying’s Fair chased Loridabe in a tight finish.

Sickles Image James H. Connors

Yankees Pull Away In Pennant Chase After Weekend Battles

Yankees can clinch the American League flag if rivals falter as Boston and Detroit prepare for key games while New York faces Boston on the road and Detroit meets Cleveland. The pennant race tightens with final weekend games expected to decide the title barring a late Yankee surge.

Philadelphia Brooklyn Boston Phillies Yankees Yankee Stadium Detroit Cleveland Municipal Stadium New York Red Sox Indians Tigers Ebbesis Tenpettse i Manesst Baineip Lopate i Mcarmt Strittser Traugéia Faylorp Goa Stringer McDermott Eriens Ee DiMae Baeemia Beaio Colemai Teinken Cleman Miss Pala

Bob Lemon Stars as Reds Rally for 21st Win

Bob Lemon revived a faltering season by winning his 21st game and lowering Red Sox or Yankees in tension. Cliff, Verne Stephens boosted scoring for their clubs with multi hit outings. New York Yankee led the week with a four bagger and raised his average.

Bob Lemon Red Cliff New York Yankee Verne Stephens Red Sox RBI

Eight Horses Die in Marlboro Stable Fire

Marlboro Mi Sept 23 At least eight horses burned to death when two barns at the Marlboro half mile track were destroyed by fire One other horse was destroyed from burns The total loss could not be ascertained as roofs collapsed during freeing by grooms Track officials said other horses may have been trapped under debris No personnel were reported injured There was no indication yet of a cause for the blaze Horses in the other barns were released and did not ignite elsewhere

Marlboro

Senay's Gallops Spark Yale Win

Yale routed Connecticut 25 to 0 as Ed Senay of Holyoke Massachusetts rushed for 65 and 36 yards scoring two long touchdown runs. The Huskies were outpaced in all periods and Yale surprised a higher rated opponent with a steady ground attack in the 1950 season opener at the huge bowl.

New. Haven Conn Husky Ed Senay Holyoke Mass Yale University of Connecticut Senay Connecticut Lenays

Australian Cup Keeps World's Scull Crown

Philadelphia report notes Mervyn T Wood retained the world single sculling title by defeating John B Kelly Jr. in a tough race on the Schuylkill River. The Santa Cruz segment reports Wood winning a 450 pound sunfish in seven minutes 14 1/2 seconds in smooth Santa Cruz Bay, taking two hours to land the fish.

Philadelphia Mervyn T. Wood John B Jack) Kelly Jr United States Ana Anbanu

Cooper and Andrews to contest Los Angeles City finals

Irving Cooper of Long Beach and Gene Andrews of Los Angeles meet in the 36 hole Los Angeles City golf championship final at Rancho Golf Club today. They advanced through a week of action and a field of Southern California amateurs, teeing off at 8 am with 12 30 pm round. Cooper beat Bud Holacher 2 up, while Andrews won 2 and 1 over Larry Bauchey. This is Cooper's first major city final. Prior Long Beach champs include Delbert Walker and Gomer Lima.

Irving Cooper Long Beach Gene Andrews Los Angeles Rancho Golf Club Southern California Cooper Sted Long Beach City College Bud Holacher Riviere Country Club Andrews Long Peking Larry Bauchey Inglewood Recreation Park Irv Tor Anes Delbert Walker Gomer Lima

Tar Heels Rally To Top Wolfpack In Final Quarter

At Chapel Hill North Carolina State led most of the game with Mooney passing to Webster but UNC surged in the fourth quarter scoring a touchdown after a 77 yard run by Dick Bunting and Bud Wallace plunge from the four to win 13 7 before about 40000 fans.

Chapel Hill N.C Bent North Carolina Tar Heels N. C. State Wolfpack Bud Carana Wolfpack Playa Inter Bud Wallace Soph Blacking Dick Bunting Steing ‘Liate Carolina Mooney Alex Webster Ray Barkouskie Fred Sherman Binta Bare North Camlina Tourha Funting Seeaion Canermene

Georgia Nabs Surprise Win Over Maryland

Georgia defeated Maryland 27 to 7 in Athens as John Duke sparked the rally with a 43 yard run that set up a touchdown. Hal Cook added a late score after Duke's long run followed a Maryland fumble to seal the win before 33,000 fans.

Athens John Duke Censer Georgia Maryland Bulldogs Hal Cook Duke Fred Bilyeu Lukie Brunson Bilyeu Billy Grant

Lake Nips Volcanic in Photo Finish

CHICAGO Sept. 23 Ur Laten a two year old Argentine bred horse carried Mrs Helen Vasen's Calora to a photo finish victory over Walmac Farm's Volcanic in the 17th running of the $12,600 Chi sexe Handicap at Hawthorne. Mrs Emil Denemark's Provocative led the pace until the final stretch and finished third in the mile turf event.

Chicago UR Laten Helen Vasen Walmac Farm Volcanic Hawthorne Flay Emil Denemark

Villanova Routs Duquesne With Second Half Rally

Villanova dominated the second half to defeat Duquesne 33 to 8 after a tight first half. Duquesne led 20 to 19 at halftime before Villanova surged with three touchdowns in the third and fourth quarters led by Baty Haner and Joe Riley scoring on short runs.

Villanova Duquesne Duquranc Baty Haner Joe Rile

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