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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1973
Page
12
Swarthmore, a small college with about 1.2k students, fields a 30-man football team this year, up from 23. The squad has no scholarships, and academics constrain practice. Opponents frequent 40-point plus scores, with a 51–0 loss to Muhlenberg the starkest. Despite losses, school and alumni support remain strong.
A patched collection reports varied scores and upcoming events. References include Payne’s Ramblers, Hornady, and the Learned Ones with several team matchups and venues such as Marshall-7:15 and Hughes-1 noted along with college and pro affiliations. The piece also notes New Jersey sports complex funding hurdles and the Riverfront Sports Coliseum groundbreaking in Cincinnati.
Pacific & Cherpece et al discuss the Heisman race with Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer praising LU CIOUS SELON while Dee Anchors of Oregon State and Dick Enright of Oregon back a super division for big powers. John Hartnett of Villanova wins IC4A cross country title as Manhattan claims team victory in New York. Rube Samuelsen, Pasadena Star-News sports editor for 30 years, dies at 72 after a stroke. services set at Pasadena Presbyterian Church.
Chicago Cubs second baseman Glenn Beckert, a nine season Cubs veteran, is traded to the San Diego Padres for outfielder Jerry Morales. Beckert, coming off ankle surgery and a DL stint, hit .255 in 14 games this year after a 26 game hitting streak.
Edmonton hosts the WHA top scorer Jim Harrison and goalie Jack Norris as the Oilers chase a league record 11th straight win. The Sharks sit fifth in the WHA West with 10 points, four behind the Raiders, amid injuries and player notes across several teams.
Combined News Services report bowls near and far are lining up opponents while NCAA rules delay invitations. Alabama faces Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl, LSU meets Penn State in the Orange Bowl, and other bowls including Liberty, Fiesta, and Gator shape the postseason as teams eye matchups and travel plans amid festive activity.
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