O'Dowd Meets SI In Semi Final Clash At UC
BERKELEY two long awaited prep clashes headline the Tournament of Champions semis at UC Men’s gym. O'Dowd defends title against St Ignatius while McClymonds faces El Cerrito in another Oakland Alameda County League showdown.
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Daily Review
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Costa 17 5 Over Vasquez on TV Tonight
NEW YORK KRON reports 24-year-old Mexican lightweight Vasquez vows not to fear Madison Square Garden stage tonight in a 10 rounder versus Carmelo Costa of Brooklyn. Costa, 21, unbeaten in six, is favored at 17-5 with Vasquez aiming to rebound from a Dec. 23 loss to Frankie Ruif.
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New Orleans
Speed Merchant
USF and Loyola Clash in California Basketball Showdowns
Pepperdine host USF and Loyola in key West Coast pairings as Cal State teams vie for top spots. Dons, Lions, Waves aim to test strength while St Mary’s eyes a tie for second. Stars Boldt and Russell pace from the outside with Santa Clara eyeing upset potential.
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Santa Clara Broncor
Fresno State
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Broncos
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Bill Bagley
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Bill Sanchez
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UCLA Pay-off Allegations Spark Probe by PCC and UCLA
Los Angeles reports that PCC and UCLA will jointly investigate charges by ex UCLA player George Stephenson that players received cash under the table. Stephenson says he got 40 dollars monthly plus 75 dollars, with most teammates involved. UCLA officials deny knowledge but promise a thorough inquiry and investigation.
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Pacific Coast Conference
Victor
Schmidt
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Bruin
George Stephenson
University of California
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Stephenson
Westwood
Wilbur Johnson
Johns
LOS Angeles
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Ahorough
Red Sanders
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Ming
Xst Stephenson
Utah and Wayne Earn Berths in NCAA Tournament
Former champion Alan and Wayne University of Detroit earned NCAA berths as Utah clinched the Skyline Conference title with a 91 60 rout of Colorado A&M in Salt Lake City. Wayne, with a 16 1 record and a 13 game win streak, was named as a member at large and will meet De Paul in Fort Wayne March 12. The NCAA announced regional pairings for March 12 13 with Holy Cross Temple Canisius Connecticut Manhattan and others in New York Raleigh and Richmond. Duke, North Carolina State, Wake Forest and others were set for regional eliminations while Alabama UCLA Dartmouth and others eyed conference titles and berths.
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Miammi Fight Results Highlight Upsets and Final Scores
In Miami, Gus Rubicini at 140 pounds outpointed Chester Mieszala at 760 pounds in a Chicago event. Philadelphia saw Jimmy App King at 162 outpoint Marty Bright at 155. New York featured Geng Johns at 15212 defeating Mike Cantynell at 195. Los Angeles hosted Billy Peacock and Pim Baragas in a regional bout with unclear weights and outcomes.
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Marty Bright
New York
Geng Johns
Mike Cantynell
Hopeful Bears Meet Bruins In PCC Championship Clash
In Los Angeles California bears visit UCLA for a top PacIFIC Coast Conference title showdown. Cal trails early but forward Bob Blake says the team remains a fighting unit with a chance to upset the ninth ranked Bruins led by Willie Naulls and Morris Taft. UCLA dominates scoring and rebounding but Cal aims to close the gap as the pair square off on UCLA's home floor.
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Tait
Fastest Mile Seen In K C Run As Court Stays Santee Ban
New York report: Wes Santee's temporary reprieve from a lifetime ban allows him to run in the Colubian mile at Madison Square Garden. The AAU warning remains, while rivals Delany, Bailey, King, Dwyer and others prepare for the event as Santee trains for a possible record dash.
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Boxers and wrestlers highlighted in mixed 1956 reports
Robby Boyd gains ranking in Ring magazine's middleweight list after a decisive win over Eduardo Lausse. Oakland hosts the 27th Western Wrestling Tournament with top grapplers, Henry Stone Memorial trophy on offer, Olympic trials in summer, finals tomorrow evening. Minnie Minoso returns to the White Sox after a workout, jogging to please manager Marty Marion.
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Spring Briefs: Ted Works Out Bum Arms OK
SASan Spaniard Sarasota Florida reports Boston Red Sox star Ted Williams plans another workout after a three hour session. A slight muscle stiffness was noted but he remains confident he will be ready to play soon. Yankee notes list Whitey Ford and Iav Noveo signed 1956 contracts with Billy Martin and Jim Honstanty still unsigned.
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Cal-UCLA Tilt On TV Tomorrow
Calilomiz UCLA men clash in a televised afternoon game from Venice High School. Bay Area viewers on SCPIX Channel 5 at 2 p.m. will see a scoring battle led by Biske Friend Robinson and Asplund. other local teams USC Loyola Pepperdine and others also feature in planned games.
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Que Wise Draw In San Francisco Boxing Bout
Charley Que of Los Angeles and Ben Wise of Oakland fought to a ten round draw in a nationally televised Winterland match. Wise pressed early and landed rights in rounds one two and nine while Que opened a cut over Wise’s eye in round seven and caused a nose bleed in round eight. Referee Jack Downey scored the bout 55-35. The late semi final featured Al Barbero of San Francisco versus Johnny Milton of Oakland in a lively six round clash that drew fan money to the ring at the end.
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