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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1954

Page

12

UCLA Bruins and SC Trojans Face Looming Football Chores

In a feverish wrap of campus practice fields, UCLA and USC confront repair work at Spaulding and Bovard while boasting a 92-7 win over Kansas. Sanders and Hill stress continued effort as they prepare for Pittsburgh and Maryland, with scouts from several schools observing SC and Purdue.

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Notre Dame Triumph Keeps Rivalry Hopes Alive

Notre Dame defeated Texas 21-0 as the Irish solidify their national title chances. Oklahoma struggled in a close win over Texas Christian, while Maryland and UCLA prepared for a key Friday clash. Michigan State, Georgia Tech, and Wisconsin also posted notable results as early-season rankings shifted around contenders.

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UCLA and Maryland clash in Friday game of week

UCLA arrives with two wins and aims for an upset of unbeaten Maryland in a Pac Coast intersectional tilt. The weekend slate features Big Ten and PCC showdowns including California at Ohio State, USC at Northwestern, Illinois at Stanford, and Washington at Oregon State, with Washington State facing Texas and Oregon hosting Utah.

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It’ll Be Wynn Antonelli or Lemon Maglie in World Series

New York Giants manager Leo Durocher and Cleveland Indians skipper Al Lopez refused to name their opening pitchers for the World Series opener at the Polo Grounds. Lopez said he will use Lemon or Wynn depending on Durocher’s choice, while Durocher is expected to announce Tuesday, with Maglie or Antonelli likely to start if the rules require a decision. The Indians, boasting a staff led by Lemon, Wynn, Garcia, Houtteman, and Feller, are 17 to 10 favorites, while the Giants rely on Mays, Mueller, Dark, Thompson, Rhodes or TVIN for hitting. The series opens Friday in Cleveland after the Giants’ plan to use Maglie, Antonelli, and Gomez in the first three games, with a fourth-game starter still unsettled.

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Bat Champs Set To End Browns Reign In NFL

The Cleveland Browns, once dominant in the Eastern Division, face upheaval as coach Paul Brown loses key players and teams like the Eagles and Giants surge. Philadelphia routed Cleveland 28 1 with Otto Graham held to 60 yards, while New York’s Jim Lee Howell boosts a powerful offense. Lions, 49ers, Rams and Steelers post strong performances as early results complicate the championship race.

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World Series foes Mays and Avila meet in historic clash

Baseball wrap reports the first postwar meeting of league batting leaders Willie Mays of the New York Giants and Bobby Avila of the Cleveland Indians as their teams prepare for the World Series. Details note Mays triple double and hitters’ averages, Williams near 400 at bats, Boston securing fourth, and Cleveland’s potential starter Mike Garcia tuning up.

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Multisport Ski Club Tournament At Marine Stadium Result

Entries from the Women's and Men's divisions highlight the Ski Club tournament held at Marine Stadium. Notable names include Martha Ann Millams, Bev Stetz, Terry Steenallin, Ana Medina, Jerry Keene, Mary Laggghinehouse, Len Rose, Les Stewart, and Dick Garneau among others.

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NFL Scores Roundup Reflected In Week Results

Standings show Western division results with Detroit 48 over Chicago 0 and Baltimore 26 to 22. San Francisco 41 beat Washington 7 while Philadelphia topped Cleveland 25 to 10 and New York defeated Chicago 41 to 10. Pittsburgh 32, Green Bay 20, Detroit 48, Chicago 0. Bears at Packers and Lions at Los Angeles featured among results.

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Nats Owner to Name New Manager Today Dressen

Washington Senators owner Clark Griffith scheduled a press conference in New York to announce Charley Dressen as the team’s new manager for two or three seasons. Dressen, who led Brooklyn to NL pennants and managed Oakland this season, would be the first outside hire for Griffith.

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Furgol Bags Rich Purse World Series of Golf win

Washington reports Pi Marty Furgol the burly velter from te cnom Hl won the $40,000 World Series of Golf at Congressional Country Club with 273 11 under par. He beat Bo Wininger by one stroke to earn $7,500 and raise 1954 earnings to $19,909. Wininger finished 274 with a final 68, Dick Mayor of St Petersburg Fla was third at 279. Cary Middleeen Kiamesha Lake N Y and Ben Rosborg San Francisco tied at 281 with Gene Little Palm Springs and Jerry Barber La Canada Calif ending 282.

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Service Ball Honors Two Baseball Stars from SoCal Units

Service Ball honors second baseman Jim Moore of Compton and pitcher Jim Russell of Downey named to the Interservice All-Star team announced Sunday after the national championship playoffs. Both play for Ford, which won the nation's service title by defeating Norfolk, Va., Navy 5-3.

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Roller Derby Tonight at Vets Memorial Stadium

Haller Derby brings the iourtain to Long Beach for a Vets Memorial Stadium appearance. The New York Chiefs seek a repeat of their 42-41 win from Sunday as action starts at 8:30 p.m. The Braves staged an 11-1 rally in the final period and Bev Wallace led scoring with seven points in the women’s session.

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Ted Williams Says He Has Played His Last Game

Boston, UP Ted Williams declares retirement from baseball though Red Sox officials and fans hope he will change his mind. The 36 year old slugger hangs up his uniform after the season finale and notes 366th homer in a 14 year career. Williams led the league in batting and homers multiple times and played in 19 All-Star games.

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Taylor Wins State Crown at Pebble Beach

Pe A. Taylor, a 47 year old dentist from Pomona, captured the California State amateur golf title at Pebble Beach. He defeated Walt Gillam of Palo Alto 4-2, achieving a long quest that began before World War II and included prior finals losses to Ken Venturi and Gene Littler.

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Recreation Park Beats Inglewood A In Tennis Match

Recreation Park No 1 defeated Houghtor Park 7-2 at Jordan High for a tennis meet. Winners included J. Buck and Jidesaugh, with several singles and doubles results listed, final score 6 to 8 for Recreation Park over Inglewood A.

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Links Jackpot to Patty Berg in Ardmore Open win

Patty Berg edged Jackie Pung by one stroke to win the Ardmore Open, the richest event in women's golf. Berg earned the $1,000 winner's purse plus $816.63 in bonus money from Opie Turner, a millionaire’s wife. Berg started four strokes behind Pung and shot a 73 in the final round to finish one under par at Derrick Hills course. Pung posted a 78 for an even 310.

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Derby Braves Face Chicago Rival in Narrow Derby Clash

Local sports brief notes a derby between the Derby Braves and Chicago team at a city venue. Radio and TV coverage is listed with sponsors and broadcast stations WRED and KAKDW. Details are limited due to OCR garble but the matchup is confirmed with broadcast plans.

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