Cal Downs Trojans in Overtime in 1959 NCAA final
West Virginia and California renew a famed NCAA finals rivalry tonight at 9 in the Los Angeles Basketball Classic championship at the Sports Arena. Jerry West leads UCLA’s comeback bid as California outlasts USC 87-73 with 30 points from West and 17 from Ber.
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Poly High Star Brown Named Southern California Player of Year
Poly High’s Willie Brown, a 22 touchdown scorer with baseball and football interests, is named Southern California high school football player of the year for 1959 by the Helms Board. Fellow Long Beach standouts Mike Giers and Lonzo Irvin make the first team with Wilson High rated second in the region.
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Badgers Final Rose Bowl Prep After Light Contact
Wisconsin staged a final workout ahead of the Rose Bowl against Washington. Coach Mitt Bruhn spoke of an undecided starting backfield with only the third and fourth stringers hitting heavy contact. The Tuesday session included a 10 minute scrimmage among reserves as he plans to name starters after Thursday’s drill.
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New Year Football Attractions Highlight Top Bowl Matchups
Sports editor previews New Year games led by Syracuse vs Texas in the Cotton Bowl and a Sugar Bowl rematch Mississippi against LSU. LSU’s loss to Tennessee sparked a late-season shock, Cannon’s 89-yard punt return turning the Rebels’ fate. Wisconsin vs Washington in the Rose Bowl is a tight defensive clash with Wisconsin favored. Georgia vs Missouri in the Orange Bowl could surprise. Continued Page C-2.
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Huskies Show Progress in Stadium Workout Before Wisconsin
Washington Huskies coach Jim Owens reports good health and timing as the team trains at Veterans Stadium. Schloredt and Dasso shine in a brief scrimmage while preparations focus on Wisconsin pass patterns and Friday’s Rose Bowl appearance.
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Bob Hivner
Jim Everett
Evam Schloredt
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Popular Poll Ends Name Winner Sun
The Most Popular prep gridder contest will crown a winner Sunday in the Independent, Press Telegram. Denis Richman of Wilson High led into the final day with Elias Garcia of St Anthony close behind as remaining ballots await tabulation.
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Former CH Players of Year in a college season report
A garbled sports feature details CH players of the year and first and second team selections, highlighting Dee Andrews Willie Brown Dave Johnson and Dave Richman with context on Bakersfield College Glendale and Long Beach City College in a Sam Barry Memorial Tournament narrative.
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Lions and Broncos set WCAC final showdown in San Francisco
Santa Clara's Broncos controlled the ball and beat St Marys 60-54 in the WCAC semifinals while Loyola beat San Francisco 64-43 to reach the final. Frank Sobrero scored 22 for Santa Clara, Tom Ryan led Loyola with 16 as San Francisco trailed. Pepperdine defeated by the Senefle Chaitains 67-66 in a consolation game.
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Monroe Holds On In Ten Round Decision Bout
In a tense ten round clash Monroe keeps pace with challenger Boots More Tie and survives a late surge. Referee Jimmy Wilson awards a narrow decision as Hagane Hantellatio and audience observers note the close score at the LA Classic. Brown and Frankie Van provide the ringside input while Roy Smith and Franklin Haynes feature in earlier undercard action.
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Lyn Boyd
Kiki Barajos
Markowitz Scores 16 in Semifinal Gulf South Classic
Long Beach City College star Dick Markowitz scored 16 points Tuesday night as his Washington U. L teammates lost to Northwest Louisiana State 64 to 51 in the Gulf South Classic semifinal in Shreveport Louisiana.
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Long Beach player records and college choice noted by Helms Board
The article notes Brown gaining 325 yards in a Montebello game, with Dee earning 235 yards, and Brown considering SC as a top college football option. Helms Board lists Long Beach players with yardage and TDs, naming Johnson, Anguley, and others, alongside boxing results and regional mentions.
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