PCL schedule revisions amid travel concerns weigh on 1956 slate
The Pacific Coast League faces schedule flaws as Seattle, San Francisco, and Sacramento protest pairings claiming extra travel and costs. John Holland’s 170 game plan had 167 games for Seals, Rainiers, and Solons, triggering formal revisions after club objections.
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USF Called Best Quintet in History Portrait at MSG
San Francisco Dons, champions of the ECAC Holiday Festival, extended their 36-game win streak with a 70-53 rout of UCLA at Madison Square Garden. Joe Lapchick called them the best college team ever seen, praising Bill Russell and a stifling defense as Pepperdine, Santa Clara, and Fresno loom.
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Entire UST Team Lauded
In San Francisco, the Dons defeated UCLA 70 to 53 at Madison Square Garden to win the tournament. Bill Russell starred with 17 points and 18 rebounds, but coach Phil Woolpert credited a well-rounded lineup including K. C. Jones, Mike Farmer, Hal Perry, Carl Boldt, and strong reserves. UCLA coach Johnny Wooden praised San Francisco’s defense and team play, noting the Dons’ depth and cohesion.
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Sports on Radio TV agen covers wine re aligns and football roundtime
Radio TV listings include KMPC PEM WEEVIStoN Anita Feature Mace KNXT KRCA KEI with four o clock window Greco Jefferson matchups and a noted program block.
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Many Top Sports Figures Won't Sing Out Old Year
Oscar Fraley recalls sports greats of 1955 who passed or faded, honoring Honus Wagner Cy Young and others. He notes memories from baseball, boxing, horse racing and more, as fans toast the past and ring in the new year with reflections on departed figures.
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Bill Dineen
Howie Fox
Frankie Hayes
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Tommy Burns
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Jerry Hoyt
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Hy Turkin
Arch Ward
Ham’ Fisher
Rochester
Little Max
Ould Lang Syne
Rose Bowl Foes Wind Up Drills View Shrine Tilt
Michigan State and UCLA prepared for their Rose Bowl date with final drills and injury notes. Duffy Daugherty and Red Sanders discussed Knox Morrall and Jewett as teams finalize lineups for the Monday kickoff before more than 100,000 fans. Billy Wells returned briefly to run old plays with MSU.
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Morrall Injury Not Alarming Spartans Ahead of Rose Bowl
Michigan State star quarterback Earl Morrall hurt his right hand in a Thursday pass defense drill but officials and coach Daugherty downplayed the issue. Morrall said the swelling is a recurring season issue and would not affect his play against UCLA in Monday's Rose Bowl. He noted he will limit hand contact as a precaution.
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Stengel Offers Pearls Of Wisdom On New Year
New York historian Casey Stengel, fresh from a world tour, reflects on the Yankees season, trade talk with Washington, McDougald at short, Podres, and rookie camp plans in St. Petersburg Florida. He jokes about injuries and the team’s future, while recalling the Dodgers loss and the Meiji Stadium trip to Tokyo.
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Air Force defeats Army 33-14 in Rice Bowl clash
Air Force overpower Army 33 to 14 in the Rice Bowl. Rice, on a 3 yard return sequence, and Wayne Johnson each scored for Air Force while the defense thwarted Army repeatedly. Clarified notes indicate scoring by Davis and others as the Falcons dominated.
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Hart Houtteman sAid Mr Stork Hart Houtteman sAid
A Detroit hospital report describes newborn Hart Houtteman born Thursday night to Art and Mrs Houtteman with Leon Hart assisting. The family neighbor, Cleveland pitcher, and local community figures were mentioned as present. The incident caused momentary concern as parents debated whether the infant would be a quarterback or a pitcher.
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SMU Downs Rice In Overtime To Take SWC Title
Big Jim Krebs drilled a clutch hook shot to lift SMU over Rice 76-73 in overtime, securing the Southwest Conference tournament championship. Krebs scored 22 after a quiet tournament run, ending Rice’s 10-game win streak and setting up SMU as the conference favorite entering next week’s league race. Texas beat Southern California 71-63 for third place as Dunne and Rogers led the Trojans with 17 points each.
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