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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1956

Page

6

Bears to tackle Giants in world pro football title clash

The Chicago Bears face the New York Giants at Yankee Stadium in the world pro football championship. Halas, linked with Bears success, may be named oracle of the year if Chicago wins. Bill Russell tops NBA chatter with a 34 point night and NBA rebounding record, while Don Donohoe and others draw attention for college and pro play.

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Sophs Carry Beaver Team as Bowl Hope Hinges on Youth

Sophomores power Beaver squad led by Paul Hounwag and Joe Prancis as coach Tommy Prashto counts on youth to spark a bid for a title. Iowa's Hawkeyes enter as eight point favorites while both teams wind down drills with eight workouts left. A 5,500 booster telegram from Benlor County backs the program. Weather appears clear for the game.

Tommy Prashto Eam Curtj Forest Evashevski Tesa Sopha Evashevski John Nocera Tushack Itowa Qrogon State Jear Fyagchevski Protmro Sopho Paul Hounwag Durden Gore Paul Town Joe Prancis Besvers Benlor County Hawkeyes

Bruins Dominate Butler In Midwest Road Victory

UCLA shot 62 percent from the floor to defeat Butler 27 to 71 in Indianapolis. Jim Halston and Walter Torrence each scored 16 for UCLA, while Butler’s Wally Cox led with 22 points as Butler slipped to 3-5.

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Cubs Seek JC Repeat in Sam Barry Memorial Final

Defending champion Los Angeles City College faces Glendale College tonight for the seventh annual Sam Barry Memorial junior college basketball tournament title. LA Valley and Compton meet for the consolation crown after LA City College beat Ventura 83 76 in the semifinals. Bobby Odim scored 32 for the Cubs, while Bob Bell poured in 37 for Glendale to propel a 72 62 semifinal win over Fresno.

Los Angeles City College Glendale College Tonight Sam Barry Bob Bell Glendale Long Vaqueros Fresno Fame

Dobrino Iowa Y i Busies? Hawk star Dobrina shines on offense

Don Dobrina, 205 pound left halfback for the Hawks, is the key ground and pass option this season. He carries and blocks heavily, has returned punts and kickoffs, and lines up as quarterback when needed. A Croatian descent senior from Town, he has drawn pro scouts' attention for Rose Bowl day.

Towa Wiel Hoerner Don Dobrina Bloclbunters Drepont State Beavers Mi Clive Rose Law Dobrina Chemnion Hawkles Bam Town Jerry Fieldhow

Troy USF Battered in Heathey Play

In Corvallis on Friday night the Oregon team routed a weak San Francisco squad 262-40 in the second game of the Far West Basketball tournament. Washington Huskies had earlier defeated Southern California 062- in the opener.

Doug Smart Washington Corvallis Danny Rogers Jim Kaufman Trojans Huskie Southern Cal Oregon State University of San Francisco Washerington Huskies Southern California

Coaches sought on West Coast as NCAA meet opens

Reports from the NCAA convention in St. Louis note coaching vacancies loom at Southern California Washington and California with recent tenures short. USC has seen four coaches in 16 years, Washington six, and California just one stable year prior to Pappy Waldorf’s arrival amid a history of campus politics and alumni interest.

San Francisco St. Louis Horace Greeley Uris Calorsia Washington Californias Pappy Waldorf USC Southern California Howie Odell Johnny Cherberg Daverejl Royal Royal California Pappy Walderf

Accuse Eaton of Short-Changing Fighters Faces Sanction

Los Angeles boxing promoter Cal Eaton said he would defend himself against California State Athletic Commission charges that he short-changed fighters and wrestlers. The commission moved to revoke Eaton's license after previously suspending Babe McCoy and banning him from boxing for life for alleged purse sharing and fixing fights.

Los Angeles Cal Eaton California State Athletic Commmission Eaton Olympic Auditorium Babe McCoy

Duffy Denies Talks With Trojans Over USC Move

Michigan State coach Hugh Daugherty denied reports he planned to leave for USC or had spoken with USC coach Jess Mill about a transfer. He affirmed his happiness at Michigan State and said no recent talks occurred.

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Basketball on Radio TV Barwem Recap

Sports brief notes list local radio KNX and TV Barwem coverage with scattered names and scattered scores. No clear event, teams, or results are readable due to garbled OCR text.

Kansas Basketball Rebounds Lead to Easy Win

Jayhawks top Colorado 74-64 behind Gary Thompson’s 20 points and 22 rebounds. Wilt Chamberlain adds 19 in first half before foul trouble, while Oklahoma loses despite strong team defense and 12 of 28 free throws. Colorado’s knee-restricted lineup struggles as Missouri sets new tournament record with 27 points.

Jcansas City Kanvas Gary Thompson Colo Nebraska Snecrade Missouri Chamberlain Philadelphia Aly Jayhawks Stalt Oklahoma Colorado Okla- Joss Jim Jockemshonm Andtein Tak Laslett Buffalo Lacal State Kansas State

Nova to Seek New Hearing in Libel Case

Lou Nova's lawyers say he will pursue a hearing to the State Supreme Court in his libel suit against Vincent Flaherty and Hearst Publishing Co. The case stems from a story about his Sept. 29 bout with Joe Louis. A $35,000 judgment in Los Angeles was reversed by the District Court of Appeals on November 13 over erroneous jury instructions on libel law.

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Hornung Tops SC All Opponent Team

Te Dawe was the lone unanimous choice as Hornung led SC’s all opponent picks. Seven of ten clubs the Trojans met placed players on SC’s team while Stanford had three selections and Notre Dame had two.

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