McCormick Keeps Olympic Diving Crown in Open Title
An excerpted report shows Pat McCormick, 17, from the United States defending her Olympic diving crown as Australia’s Gary Winram advances alongside a strong field. The piece notes the enduring legacy of U S divers like Ross and Weissmuller, mentions the balance of sexes, and highlights other events and competitors amid a broad Olympic program.
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Am U
Gary Winram
Australia
Rose
Prince Axel
Denmark
Jim
Jay Roosevelt
Norman Ross
Johnny Weissmuller
Frank
Mickey” McKinney
Ince
Indianapolis
Ross
Cratic
Weiss
Maller
Baster
Crabbe
Ding
Breen
al Wiggins
Wast
Bowherh
No Surprise Sooners Top Poll
Oklahoma's undefeated Sooners were named 1956 national college football champions by United Press and coaches. Bud Wilkinson’s squad extended to 40 straight victories and will receive the national trophy on Ed Sullivan Show. Tennessee and Iowa followed, with Georgia Tech, Texas A&M, Miami, Michigan and others listed in the final points ranking.
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New York
Oklahoma
Sooners
United Press
Bud Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Trephy
Columbia Broadcasting System
Tennessee
Iowa
Georgia Tech
Texas A&m
Miami
Michigan
Syracuse
Minnesota
Michigan State
Tosin
BoTowa
Texas A
Fla
Baylor
Pittsburgh
Oregon State
Texas Christian
South California
Wyoming
Yale
Colorado
Navy
Duke
O. Hers
Texas Western
Penn State
Ohio State
Houston
Army
Arizona
Tempe
Grade School Cage Clinics in Fremont
Fremont basketball clinics operate at Centerville Elementary for fifth to eighth grade boys preparing for the noon hour intramural league starting in January. Other noon activities include ping pong volleyball and four square under directors Ted Ropolo Glen Camper Arthur Schnabel Nick Nicholson Clayton Barker and Mrs. Alice Lambercht.
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Fremont
Centerville
Ted Ropolo
Glen Camper
Arthur Schnabel
Nick Nicholson
Clayton Barker
Alice Lambrecht
Dinner Pack Ex Bowling Team Lineup And Tips
Strikes and Spares DINNER State and tie Aprwben George Strugat Washington and Paul Wigsin Stanford Gravés-Isker Harris UCLA and Don Gilkey California Center Jim Matheny UCLA backs Jon Ami Southern California John Brock Stanfors Barnel Durden Oregon State and CR Roverts Southhalifornia Second Team Ends Car Isaacs Stanford tie Norm Beck California Bob Degrad Oregon State Tackle Dick Foster Idaho Guards Jim Brackins Oregon State Don Carswell Stanford Center Karl Ru Southern California Backs Paul Lowe Oregon State Lou Valli Stanford Joe Francis Oregon State tie Jim Shanley Oregon Dean Derby Washington The Hight Side Buckets spare technique and drill notes from a 1956 issue.
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State
George Strugat
Washington
Paul Wigsin
Stanford
Gravés
Isker Harris
UCLA
Don’ Gilkey
California
Jim Matheny
Jon Ami
John Brock
Stanfors
Barnel Durden
Oregon
CR. Roverts
Southhalifornia
Dick Foster
Idaho
Jim Brackins
Oregon State
Don Carswell
Karl Ru
Southern California
Paul Lowe
Lou Valli
Joe Francis
Jim Shanley
Dean Derby
Spartans Seek Straight Win In Arizona State Clash
San Jose State faces Arizona State tonight in an intersectional battle led by guard Eddie Diaz and center Marv Branstrom. Sun Devils, fresh from wins over Stanford and Sacramento State, rely on tight defense and pace while aiming to upset the favored Spartans in San Jose.
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Jim Nashsan
Jose
San Jose State Spartan
Bill Kajikawa
Sun Devils
Arizona State College
San Jose
Spartans
San Jose Napbin
Walt. McPherson
Stanford
Sacramento ‘State
Marv Branstrom
Snartans
Eddie Diaz
Don Rye
Branstrom
McPherson
Art Powell
Hal Boute
Hawaii
San Francisco State
Dick Daugherty
Pacific
Jim Newman
Jerry Ducker
State
San
Ralph Stevens The Fishin Fool
Weather remains mild for a fourth week, keeping fishing steady in local regions such as upper San Pablo bay Napa river and Suisun bay. Anetoch area offers larger fish but fewer per boat with best days midweek to Friday night. black bass have no closed season this year and catfish mortality favors anglers. Steady silver salmon reports from Russian river but no major runs. expect steelhead in two weeks if rain arrives. pheasant season ends with mixed hunting success and bluebird days for ducks.
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San Pablo Bay
Napa River
Sarquinez Strait
Suisum Bay
Anetioch
Sherman Island Lake
Echo Boards
Blind Point
False River
Big Break
Frank's Tract
Santa Clara
San Andreas Shoals
all_ Bay
Delta
Akien
Loop
Guallala
Navarro
Garcia
Noya
All-Star Bowling Tourney Leads Shift in Qualifying
Dick Weber of St Louis took the lead in the men's qualifying rounds of the all star bowling tournament. Jere Frice of Fort Worth and Arlene Eck of Bi Paul tied for the women’s lead, marking a pivot in the competition's early results.
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Ckicago
Dick Weber
St. Louis
Jere Frice
Fort_ Worth
Arlene Eck
Bi. Paul
You Nee ALL YOUR ENERGY for Hunting
The message warns hunters not to sleep late or drink alcohol before hunting. It emphasizes staying alert, avoiding drink before the hunt, and notes drinking camp beverages lowers body heat. It advises a moderate diet, a nighttime drink is okay, and urges a physical check up before hunting if over 25 or if feeling unwell.
Coaches Select All PCC Team Dominates Coast Football
Los Angeles PCC commissioner's office announces the All-Pacific Coast Conference football team based on ballots from head coaches. Oregon State, Stanford, UCLA and USC each place two players. Jon Arnett of Southern California is the lone unanimous pick with rivals Brodie and Harris close behind. First team ends Phil McEugh and Hill Steiger lead, with tackles John Witle of Oregon highlighted.
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Los Angeles
Oregon State
Stanford
UCLA
University of Southern California
PCC Commissioner's Office
Jon Arnett
Southern
Phil McEugh
Oregon
Hill Steiger
Washington
State
John Witle
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Walter Reed
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Terrapin Swim Club
Bethesda
Marley Shriver
Nancy Joan Simons
Belvedere
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Soviet Union
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Sweden
Ussr
Japan
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Herbert Williams
Evanston, Ill
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India
Russia
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Pioneer Investors Savings ® Loan Association
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Valley Fair
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Sunnyvale
Oakland
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Sunset District
Eee
Lennox Basket
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Tope
A. R. Peterson & Sons
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Sportsmans Digest
Admiral TV
United Ae
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Wharflex
Cicero's Boat Sales
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