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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1956

Page

6

Rams Defense Gets Fresh Start With Rookie Riot

The Los Angeles Rams field a rookie riot squad of five fresh defenders against Fort Ord San Diego Navy and Camp Pendleton at Veterans Stadium in Long Beach. Sid Gillman’s new backs, led by Ed Kelley Ray Shiver Jess Whittenton and Bob Holladay, aim to stifle enemy attacks while veterans Burroughs Carson Hughes Sherman hold the line. The game kicks off at 3 20 with Fort Ord first quarter, then Ord Navy Pendleton in sequence.

Los Angeles Rams San Diego Navy Camp Pendleton Fort Ord Veterans Stadium Ed Kelley Texas U Ray Shiver Miami Florida Jess Whittenson Texas Western Bob Holladay Tulsa Ram Redlands University L. A Sid Gillman Sid Don Burroughs Jim Cason Ed Hughes Bill Sherman Supreme Court Renkies Paul Larson Tather Hers Tao Cyliernia Golden Bears Jess HU Heney Sanders Shelley Shiver Whittenton Holladay Gillman Mannoe Nolladay Ian Anil Bub Seadiscuiti Bay Bose Simes Morrows Bob Dim Heageyly Washington State Gilman Ubinis Chesil Laysens Rams Ray Ded Ur Army Navy Orea Marines Uncle Sam

Wade to Pilot Pros Against Army Navy Marine Foes

A wartime style exhibition scrimmage features NFL Rams with Wade and Gillman leading a blend of pro and ex college players against Army Navy and Marine standouts. Notable rookies and veterans from Texas Western UCLA Oklahoma and California join in on Redlands practice as Ram scrimmage progresses.

Wade Leon Clarke Ron Miller John Morrow Michigan Jack Bighead Pepperdine Tom Jones Miami Ohio Army Navy Yacl Miller Bob Griffin Art Flauser Larry Morris Les Richter Frank Fuller Ram Tommy Runnels North Texas State Iuin Uncle Sam Oldwill

Pat McCormick wins second Olympic diving tryout title

Detroit Long Beach diving star Pat McCormick captures her second specialty by sweeping the 10 meter platform at the Olympic trials. She defeats Paula Desi Myers of Los Angeles 284.3 to 275.3 as Don Evans and Gerry Harrison place in the 200 meter area style and 10 meter platform respectively.

Detroit Long Beach Pat McCormick Pat Paula Desi Myers Los Angeles Don Evans Long Beach Navy Base Gerry Harrison Dygidus Ninal Wormen ima _stover Faney Etre Tobiza Los Angees Dick Connor Pasadena Wile Farrell Los Angels Don Hasper Cerry Harrison Lenz Beach Bob Crotworthy Otun Binte Brown Imbell Ann Achar Milchizan Seat Pial Columbus Ohis U.S Lamiety Navy Soicmbter Crveatylee

Browns top College All Stars as Groza kicks four field goals

In Chicago at Soldier Field 35 008 fans watched the Cleveland Browns defeat the College All Stars 26 to 0. Lou Groza nailed field goals of 38 30 24 and 27 yards and Earl Morrall Lenny Moore sparked late life for the All Stars but the Browns defense held strong limiting rushing and passing yards with key stops.

Chicago Lou Groza Cleveland Browns Soldier Field Browns Groza Favinenada Howard Cassady Onis State Detroit Lion Morrall Lenny Moore Fern State Val-Stars Moore Monyrall Collegians Earl Morcrall Michigan State Francisco 4Fer

Pat's Hubby Handed Post DETROIT Dive Team Shakeup

Detroit Athletic Club athletic director Clarenes Pinkston re signed Friday as coach of the Olympic women's diving team and was replaced by Glenn McCormick of Long Beach. McCormick, husband of Patricia McCormick, a double Olympic champion, is Los Angeles Swim Club coach. Proteges Gary Tobian and Willie Farrell finished first and third in platform finals.

Detroit Clarenes Pinkston Detroit Athletic Club Glenn McCormick Long Beach Calif McCormick Patricia McCormick Los Angeles Gary Tobian Willie Farrell

Lightburn Eyes Orient Tour After Zulueta Win

Lightburn, 22, from British Honduras, said he expected a longer bout to defeat Cuban Orlando Zulueta. He awaits confirmation on a four fight tour of the Orient with two bouts in Tokyo, one in Bangkok and one in Manila despite last month’s setback. He weighed 141 to Zulueta’s 135 and won a unanimous decision by 6-3-1, 6-5-1, 3-1 votes. Zulueta was unrated.

Zulueta Lightburn Orient Tokyo Bangkok Manila Ludwig Zulveta

Fragmented Baseball Score Fragment Highlights and Standings

Fragmented OCR notes show results across American and California leagues, listing games and scores for New York, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Washington, Cleveland, and others. Mentions Seattle Portland Vancouver Angels San Francisco Seals and various series standings, with multiple city teams and dates implied.

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Golfer Finals Set in National Junior Golf Tourney

Williamstown Massachusetts reports Jack Rule of Waterloo Iowa and Pinky Stevenson of Long Beach California reached the finals of the National Junior Golf Tourney. Rule defeated Jack Nicklaus of Columbus Ohio 1 up while Stevenson beat Edward Pfister 1 up. Stevenson earlier defeated John Konsek 4 and 2 and Ted Weiss 4 and 2.

Williamstown Mass.jp Jack Rule Waterloo Pinky Stevenson Long Beach Calif Rule Jack Nicklaus Columbus Stevenson Edward Pfister Buffalo John Konsek Teddi Weiss

Ram Go Tonight Ram Fame Sold Out Seats On Sale

Good seats still available for Ram Go tonight at Veterans Stadium box office. Children under 12 admitted for 50 cents. reserved seats at 300 on sale all day. WL be broadcast over KEE at 8 13 p.m. Shrine On Parade performs between halves with EL Bekal Semple leading the pageant units and bands.

Wilmissingy Ram Fame Veterans Stadium Walts EL Bekal Semple el Bekal Vid Oriental Band Long Beach

Sports Calendar Events and Venues Listed

A compact sports calendar lists events across venues including Jessune Freihall veterans stadium and Gardena Stadium. Boxing and wrestling bouts feature in multiple arenas with varied start times and locations such as Shermmento and Valley Gare nh Arenas.

Jessune Freihall—veterans Baal Histien Nerhy Olympic Jalony Derby Gartiora Szadliten

Cary and Wininger Lead at 135 in Open Golf Event

Cary Middle and Bo Wininger led a group around 135 as the field began the third round of the event. A purse of 101200 will be distributed after 72 holes with 50000 going to the winner plus a contract for 56 exhibitions at 81000 each. Top contenders include Mindlecoff, Middlecoff, and Wininger with several rivals within a stroke.

Chicago Cary Middle Bo Wininger Tam O'Shanter Mindlecoff PGA

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