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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1956

Page

6

New Husky Coach Promises Win or Tie Support

Derrell Royal, newly appointed Washington head football coach, says alumni back him and vows a running team using the split-T. He emphasizes competitive athletes who are good students and gentlemen, with open recruitment across Washington and beyond.

Husky Halwoop SAN Franciscop Derrell Royal University of Washington Husky School Los Angeles San Frandisco Seattle Royal Miami State Washington

Angels consider Long Beach spring games in 1957

Angels president John Holland says Long Beach could host a spring exhibition series next year depending on training site and opponent availability. He notes Imperial Valley training as a possibility and discusses proximity to Cubs at Mesa, while weather and attendance influence plans for 1957.

Los Angeles Angels Long Beach John Holland The Angels Angel San Diego John Imperial Valley Chicago Cubs Cubs Mesa Ariz Recreation Park Holland L. A-Portland Bob Elliott Dave Hoskins Indianapolis Padre Gael Barsotti Helix High School Gael Joe Liscio L. A Air Force Athletic Teams Detroit Tigers Spokane Yakima Wil Joe New York City John Canty Australia Pacific Coast Pete Rozelle Press-Telegram al Franken Max West Jack Graham

Rain Fails to Dampen Sportsmen Show Fans

The 7th annual Sportsmen's Vacation Boat and Trailer Show opened in Los Angeles amid rain with crowds in Pan Pacific Auditorium. Co producers Mel Morrison and Werner Buck said opening day attendance matched last year. The event features over 1,000,000 items across 325,000 square feet, with outdoor shows scheduled Sunday at 2 4 and 8 pm and daily shows at 2 pm, doors at 1 pm. The boat section touts a vast array of crafts from towboats to house trailers that convert into boats.

Los Angeles Pan -Pacific Auditorium Mel Morrison Werner Buck

Prize Fighting Branded Morally Evil by Priest

Chicago reports Father Gerard Gray Grant Loyola University philosophy professor calls prize fighting morally evil and likens promoters to merchants of death He says prize fighting causes brain damage from knockout blows and should be prohibited as a modern form of dueling and gladiatorial combat.

Chicago Philospher Gerard Gray Grant Merchants of Death Grant Loyola University America

Daley Wins Tribe Pact In Milwaukee Spring Roster Moves

Earl Averill Jr. wins a Cleveland Indians contract as spring drills adjust the roster. Averill, 24, hit four homers and .300 plus in exhibitions and earns praise from manager Al Lopez. The Tribe trims to 32, sending Larry Raines to Indianapolis while Vic Wertz is set for regular duty and Rock Colavito is working out with the team. Bud Daley, 22, from Long Beach, remains in contention after the cuts as the opening-day roster firms up.

Milwaukee Earl Averill Cleveland Indians Tribe al Lopez Young Averill Hank Forres Larry Raines Indianapolis Rock Colavito Altobelli Lopez Vic Wertz Averill Southpew Buddy Daley Long Beach Calif Sacramento

Hurricane Jackson Stops Williams in Fourth Round

Tommy Hurricane Jackson, rated world’s No.2, crushed Johnny Williams in a 4th round stoppage at 2:49. Jackson’s relentless “hurricane style” overwhelmed Williams, who admitted no European fighter could cope with the American’s ferocity. Williams, 29, spoke of Jackson’s strength and his own lack of chance against Marciano.

Washington, D. C Tommy Hurricane) Jackson Rorkey Marciano Johnny Wiliams Williams Jackson Marquis of Queensberry Monaco Marciano Europe Don Cockell

Sports on Radio and TV Listings Vancouver VA

Radio and TV sports schedule includes Angels at KMPC at 1 30 pm San Diego at VA Stars XFWE at 30 pm race recreations at KMPC 639 pm television Dodgera vs Yankees on KNXT Austr am Mountes ve Angela on KHJ 1 50 boxing Filippo Muntz on SBT 5 30 pm

Vancouver Angels KMPC San Diego Stars XFWE Dodgera Yankees KNXT Mountes Angela KHJ Fe Boxing Filippo-Muntz SBT

Subpoenas Issued in Illinois Boxing Probe

A Cook County Grand Jury summoned veteran Chicago boxing manager Jersey Joe Walcott and former promoter Jack Began to testify regarding alleged boxing corruption in Illinois. Began resisted sharing evidence, while Walcott suggested strong men are needed to clean up boxing as testimony followed a TV debate with Illinois Athletic Commissioner Lou Radzienda. The probe centers on the March 14 Johnny Saxton over Carmen Basilio decision.

Chicago Cook County Joe Walcott Illinois Jack Began Illiois Boxing Commission Johnny Saxton Carman Basilio Walcott Frank Ferlic Mator Saxton

Snead Leads by Five Strokes in Greensboro Open

Sam Snead, hailed as the Midas of Dixie, took a commanding lead in the Greensboro Open as he carded a solid third round. His five-stroke margin sets up a potential final-round challenge for rivals seeking to close the gap.

Greensboro N.C Midas Dixie Golf Sam Isnead

One Stroke Edge to Marlene Bauer Open Lead

BeaUUMONT Texas reports Marlene Bauer held a one stroke lead entering round two of the Babe Zaharias Open Golf Tournament after a five under par Friday round. Bauer hit 16 greens and needed 31 putts as rivals Hag, Berg, Randol, Hanson, Cornelius and Rawls remained in contention.

Endive Cuts Rout Trotter Quintet in Denver

The College All Stars built a 13-0 lead and rolled to a 90-74 victory over the Harlem Globetrotters Friday night in Denver. Rob Sobieszczyk of DePaul scored 22 and Joe Holup of George Washington added 18 as the All Stars never trailed, snapping a 14-game winless streak.

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Tigers Confident of First Division

Pittsburgh reports Detroit Tigers players and manager express belief in reaching the first division. Veteran infielder Earl Torgeson, acquired from the Phillies, joins a core with Al Kaline and Harvey Kuenn. Manager Bucky Harris notes experience and spring drills. Ray Boone reinforces measured optimism, aiming for a strong season and avoiding more experimentation.

Pittsburgh Detroit Tigers Earl Torgeson Phillies Boone al Kaline Harvey Kyenn Bill Tuttle Bill Hoeft Frank Lary Frank “House Buckyj Harris Ned) Garver Steve Gromek Ray Boone AL Coleader Ltgam

Exhibition Race Sparks Talk of Philadelphia Champs

A lively exchange compares a potential Philadelphia rise to the 1930 Whiz Kids, highlighting young talents like Aguirre, Gasque, Melton, and Berra among others. Team rosters, pitchers, and fielders from multiple clubs surface, signaling confidence in a fresh firearms of emerging stars.

Philadelphia

Phils ace gives up four Bosox homers in spring loss

Robin Roberts allowed four homers as Boston pounded him for nine runs in five innings, with Williams and Jensen homering for the Red Sox. The Phillies lost 9-3 as Bob Porterfield started the barrage. The Yankees, Indians, Braves and Giants also won behind strong hitting in spring action.

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