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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1956
Page
8
Melbourne AP reports track experts rate Leamon King as the top U S 100 meter challenger, with Dave Sime Willie Williams and Jim Galli day also in contention. Coach Jim Kelly defends the team while Morrow and Murdoch shine in early 100 meter races. Olympic visit notes and international remarks close the piece.
Melbourne AP reports Cain from Jowi's Big 1 team reinjured his back and was hospitalized after a slipped disc during fall workouts. The condition worsened during the United States victory over Japan, threatening his Olympic participation.
Louisville mayor announces Fred Levy Jr of the Los Angeles Rams offers 15,000 to help the ailing club. Association president asks attorney to bid for assets as the team lies in receivership with debts over 100,000. Levy's 35,000 pledge raises total offers to 875,000 to keep the club in Louisville.
The Hurricanes, ranked second in rushing defense, limited West Virginia to 248 total yards in an 18-0 win. Ed Oliver kicked a 16 yard field goal and Mike Iudock set up a scoring pass with a 25 yard return. The shutout marked a first for Mountaineers in 55 games as Furman beat Davison 27-12.
Vic Seixas of Philadelphia advances in the South Australian championships after a five set win over Ben Howe. Herbie Flame of Beverly Hills defeats Mal Anderson in straight sets. Giammalva beats Don Candy as a young Aussie star falls. In women’s singles Altha Gibson of New York falls to Sherrer in straight sets.
Rafer Johnson of Kingsburg California was scratched from the Olympic broad jump as competition opened on the second track day under a hot sun. Jim Kelly withdrew with a twisted knee and did not provide injury details before the decathlon. Art Larsen, former national tennis champion, improved but remained unable to talk as he recuperates in Eden Township Hospital.
Immaculate Conception defeated OLVA Waterlug 61 to 52 in the Greyhounds season debut. Frank Fish scored 15 for the winners and Mike Weller added 14 for OLVA, as LC’s John Willenborg and Larry Wagner led OLVA with 17 and 14 points respectively.
Greg Bell of Indiana University collapsed with leg cramps after a 25 feet 8 3/4 inch leap to win the Olympic broad jump title in Melbourne. He said the cramps struck on the fourth jump as he passed the 11th round, then continued after a first jump under 24 feet. Bell, from Bloomington, Indiana, recovered to seal the victory on his second attempt.
St Josephs College accepted an invitation to play in the Aluminum Bowl at Little Rock Arkansas on December 2. The team stood 8-1, won the Indiana Collegiate Conference with a 6-0 mark, and ranked No 1 in defense among small colleges. the bowl is sponsored by the NATA and will be televised by CBS.
Philadelphia report notes Army vs Navy will be the nationally televised game of the week on Saturday. NBC will carry the broadcast as the main event, replacing line broadcasts.
Floyd Patterson has a sound right hand ahead of Friday's heavyweight title bout with Archie Moore at Chicago Stadium. Illinois athletic commission doctors cleared both fighters, with no abnormality found in Patterson's repaired hand that fractured against Hurricane Jackson.
DARKTOWN Ohio AP Brooklyn Dodgers manager Walt Smoky Alston said the team will be the one to heat up when spring training begins March 1. He noted new players may join the lineup after touring Japan and singled out Fred Kipp Bob Lillis Don Demeter and Jim Gentile as promising. He stressed evaluation in Vero Beach camp next spring.
Sioux City AP notes Westmar defeated Morningside 87-13 due to accurate free throws and cold field shooting. The clash closed the annual Morningside basketball coaching clinic as Len Rohde and Larry Bunphy led Westmar with 26 and 25 points.
The Cazette lists today’s cinema times across Paramount Iowa State and other venues. Programs include Love Me Ten Gey Sharkfighters Huk Teenage Rebel Abdullahs Dream Moby Dick Best Things in Life Are Eres Murder on Approval Run for the Sun Texas Lady and cartoons with multiple showings.
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