United States Makes Olympic Basketball History
The United States defeated the Soviet Union 89 to 55 in Melbourne to win the Olympic basketball title, marking the fourth consecutive American triumph since 1936. Star performances came from X. Jones with 17 points and Bill Russell’s dominant rebounding and all around play. The Soviet big man B. Krimish struggled against relentless U.S. pressure as the crowd of about 4,000 reacted to every break.
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U. S
Melbourne
United States
C. Jones
Bill Russell
U.S
Jones
Russell
Helsinki
Stern
Unlucky figures and Yankee talk dominate sports page
The column laments misfortunes of famous athletes Roy Risgress and Fred Merkle, recalls historic errors impacting baseball, and previews ongoing sports drama. It notes Jack’s Olympic heartbreak, the looming Kobe era jokes, and a publicized Mickey Mantle salary debate with the New York Yankees as football season nears. Also mentions athletic trainer Pete Peterson seeking Southern California work and Tom Adams’ strong Ottawa showing.
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Roy Risgress
Fred Merkle
Roy
California
New York Giants
Melbourne
Fortune Gordon
Tack Davis
Adolfo Consolini
Thaly
London
Helsinki
Gordier
Gordien
al Oerler
Kansas
Gordion
Muscutar Gordion
U. of
Minnesota
Justi
Jack
Lee Calhot
Hasreen Dilard
Jae
New York
Yankees
Mickey Mantle
Mick
Swat
A. L
Zekry
Pete Peterson
Pete
Ethel
Counstman
Patrice Ahern
Pat
Patacy
University of Wyoming
Ottawa Roughriders
Tom Adams
Ottawa
Patterson Wins Olympic Boxing Title in Helsinki Recap
A columnist recalls Floyd Patterson’s 1952 Olympic triumph in Helsinki over Archie Moore and his subsequent heavyweight world title win. The piece reflects on radio coverage, the crowd, and Patterson’s rise from amateur to global champion.
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Patterson
Kawekout
Floyd Patterson
Moore
Duphy
St Floyd Wins Heavyweight Crown After Baptism Faith Boost
In Chicago Floyd Patterson credits divine aid and faith after winning the heavyweight title. He thanks his supporters and wife Vee, recalling the decisive moment when Archie Moore fell after a right hand. Patterson, recently converted to Catholicism, notes his marriage and newborn daughter as his blessings.
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Chicago
Vee
Floyd
Wile
Andra
Jackson
Buy
Apehie
Frenk Stkora
Ipatterson
Moore
Patterson
Dows
Archie
Sandra
Brooklyn
Sikora
Jim Mc'Munus
Jona Bray
Leahy Sparks Irish Rivalry Before Southern California Clash
Frank Leahy branded Notre Dame as spiritless prompting Terry Brennan to accuse him of airing a personal feud on the eve of the 28th Notre Dame versus USC game. Brennan disputed resigning and said the Irish, injured and struggling, would fight hard, while Leahy defended his remarks as a personal attack by Brennan.
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Los Angeles
Chey Fighting
Uish
Southern California
Notre Dame
Frank Leahy
Terry Brennan
Leahy
Malen
Brennan
Lowhy
Notre
Brenan
Sleahy
Kettie
Pat
Patterson Triumphs In Brutal Heavyweight Clash
Archie Moore floors Patterson in a brutal bout before Patterson rallies to stop Moore in the fifth, winning the heavyweight title claim but leaving Moore still claiming the light heavyweight crown. Patterson’s win sparks talk of later defenses and possible title unification against Jackson or other contenders.
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Moore
Archie
Eyer
Is Muse
Ima Moore
Archid
Patterson
Chuck Spieser
Jim Norris
International Boxing Club
Jackson ve. Mack _ som
Sports Calendar Saturday slate and matchups
Local sports calendar lists several Saturday games across multiple leagues. Key matchups include Pune eeoa versus Lesten-Stdkin, Backetimd-Clui against Webfares, and Caliente at noon. Also noted are Rotice Peety-dariens and Pepesraine events with timing and venues in the fragment.
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Pune
Eeoa Lesten
Ibn Sionay
Caliente
Dariens
Bruin Five Wins Debut
UCLA opens 1987 basketball season with a 69-56 win over Nebraska at Pan Pacific Auditorium. The Bruins display balance as they overcome early deficits and pull away after halftime, improving to 3-2 in the series history dating 18 years back.
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UCLA
Bruins
Nebraska
Pan Pacific
Audietorium Ame
Ie de
Cage Results Junior College Long Beach
The fragment lists basketball results from junior college teams and colleges, showing scores for California institutions such as Stanford, Denver, Loyola, Gonzaga, Pomona, and Whitworth. Notable entries include Stanford 55 and Denver 68, with various other score lines and team names scattered.
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Savy
Passers & Beaey
Nin Meibies
Bi San Dies Ravier
Ba Pre
Stanford
California
Alvin
Ongen Sinte
Brisham Young
Bertie &i
Denver
la Vere
Galles
Redlands Bi
Riverside
Loyola
San Diego
Chapman
Pomona Et. Whitworth
Gonzaca St
Hawaii Stashes Win in 20-0 College Football Blowout
University of Hawaii crushed San Jose State 20-0 in a home game Friday night before a soaked crowd, delivering a dominant defensive performance and a one-sided scoring margin.
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Hawaii
Honolulu
University of Hawaii
San Jose
All Big Ten Teams Named by AP and UP
The Associated Press and United Press list include Kramer and Kremer from Michigan, Hubert from Minnesota, Duchican from ECM, Matske from Michigan State, Suchy from Iowa, Parker from Ohio State, Surras from Towson, Gilliam and Ploen from Iowa, Wordson from Illinois, and Barr from Michigan among the top all conference selections with several others across the roster.
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Associated Press
United Press
Kramer
Michigan
Kremer
Hubert
Minnesota
ECM
Duchican
Vinla
Northwestern
Matske
Mich
Suchy
Iowa
Parker
Ohio
Surras
Tows
Karrns
Towa
Gilliam
Gillam
Ploen
Towra
Barr
Dillard
Burda
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Faye
Jack Davis
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Olympic Stadium
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Dunphy
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Jocel
Raferee
Frank Sikora
St. Floyd
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Jerry Liska
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Galden
Eddie Macher
Hunricane Jackson
Willie Pastrano
Patter
Rewigwon
Tad Fietm
Floyd Quicky
Old Arch
Sikera
Sports On Radio-Tv
Am. Visi Agen
Pilippo-Castro
EHI
Bruin
Champ
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