Trojans Favored Over Bruins in Crosstown Showdown
USC holds a nation leading edge as 14 point favorites for the Saturday Coliseum game against UCLA. Coaches Barnes and McKay weigh the clash while both programs tout wartime-like anticipation and capacity crowds exceeding 75,000 at kickoff.
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UCLA
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Navy
Football Writers Assn
Los Angeles
Bill Bates
Barnes
John McKay
Bruin
Wilbur Johns
Trojan
Jess Hill
Chiefs and Steers meet in Long Beach arena finale
Long Beach Chiefs host the Kansas City Steers in a three game series finale at the Long Beach Arena. The Steers vow revenge after two losses, with coach Johnny Dee accusing home officials and players of rough tactics as 8 PM tipoff approaches. Tickets available at the arena.
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Beach
Johnny Dee
Long Beach
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Art
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al Brightman
Jim Hanha
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Dee
Horsey
Frank X. O'Neil
Notre Dame
Frank Leahy
Moose Krause
Elks Club
F. X
Cherry Ave
USC tops national football polls with late surge
The USC Trojans claim the No 1 position in national college football ratings after a narrow win over Navy and favorable results in the coaches and writers polls. Mississippi remains a strong contender, while Alabama slips from the top spot.
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Crimson Tide
Navy
UCLA
Notre Dame
United Press
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California Carp
Faci
Wai Anriska
Geo i Wasouri
Bidalys sRese Aeponletes
California
Mluatsnipot
Wisconsin
Arixane
Long Beach State Gridders Upset Cal Poly Pomona 14–7
Long Beach State College football pulled the season’s upset on the West Coast with a 14 to 7 defeat of unbeaten Cal Poly Pomona. A Baltimore Colt scout praised Cal Poly, noting three players with NFL potential. The piece also recalls the Pine Avenue postgame serenade by 200 State College rooters and mentions fraternity vandalism at SAE.
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Pomona
Cal Paly
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SAE
E. Ocean Blvd
Sooner battle over dirty play fuels heated comments
Missouri coach Dan Devine accused Oklahoma player John Flynn of a deliberate foul aimed at Johnny Roland during the game. Flynn was ejected as Oklahoma won 13 0. Devine said the hit could break jaws and teeth and called for tougher play while Oklahoma coach Bud Wilkinson declined to comment.
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Kansas City
Dan Devine
Missouri
Oklahoma
Johnny Roland
Flynn
Bud Wickinson
Devine
Indians agree sale to Cleveland group led by Gabe Paul
The Cleveland Indians announced the sale of the club to a Cleveland based group including general manager Gabe Paul and several prominent local figures.
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UPI
The
Cleveland Indians Today
Club
Gabe Paul
Clevelanders
Diary of Dire Day With Redskins by Bob Sealing
Washington coach Bill McPeak faces a gut punch as the Redskins blow a 21 6 lead and fall 23 21 to the Steelers at Forbes Field. The day’s diary captures locker room tension, player injuries, strategy talks, and McPeak’s measured postgame reflection amid a crushing defeat.
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Washington
UPI
Bill McPeak
Washington Redskins
Braves
Forbes Field
Pittsburgh
McPeak
Theot
Redskins
Andy Styachula
Steelers
Steve Junker
Don Hosseler
Steeler
Snead
Stili
Bosseler
Big Daddy" Lipscomb
Vince Promuto
Lipscomb
Lou Michaels
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