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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1956

Page

17

Beavers Upstart in Rose Bowl? Iowa Favored to Triumph

In a Rose Bowl preview, Iowa, the Big Ten champion, is seen as the favorite against Oregon State, PCC champion Beavers. Analysts weigh past meetings, single wing styles, and rushing power as they debate whether the Beavers can upset the favored Hawkeyes in Pasadena.

Beavers Iowa Hawkeyes Dick Zeams Iowa Hawkeyes Reneral Pasadena Oregon State Beavers Tawa Swest Eva- Towa Yardavershevski OSC Ken Towa I Ceyes FCC Xen Plorn Oregon Joe Francis Iowa State Wilt Orma Tennessee Associated Press Colo Arsanius Buwden Jayhawks Wyatt Arkana Frank McGuire Boyd North Carolina Raleigh Tar Heels Atlantic Coast McGuire Wake Forest Duke North Carolina State

Rose Bow Game Recaps College Grid Showdown Notes

A sprawling, fragmented recap lists scores and players across multiple teams and conferences. It cites Rose Bowl implications, standout backs, linemen, and notable talents like Francis and Duncan while predicting a large crowd and national viewership. The piece blends game previews, player praise, and future outlook for fans.

Oregon State Season Records Snapshot Falls in Scrambled Scores

A garbled list shows Oregon State with multiple football scores against various opponents including Missouri California and Stanford. The numbers mix wins and losses with inconsistent team abbreviations, suggesting a compiled season record or score table rather than a single narrative.

Anomalous year 1956 floods sports pages with quirks

A wrap of 1956’s turbulent sports year notes unusual incidents from UCLA sanctions and Ronnie Knox’s antics to Don Larsen’s perfect World Series game. It recalls Giants beating the Bears, Pirates and Dodgers pennant drama, and a year defined by offbeat twists rather than main events.

UCLA Michigan State Spartans Shacks New York Giants Att Khellacking Chicape Bears Harvey Knox Pacific Coast Conferenc Bobo Olson Ronnie Knox Art Aragon Los Angeles Ram Bruins Ronnie Knot Pittsburgh Pirates Brooklyn Dodgers Milwaukee Braves Don Larsen New York Yankees Sal Maglie Dodger Don Newcombe Carter Jackie Burke Augusta Ken Venturi Johnny Longden Santa Anita Moneybags Steve Bitko Los Angeles Angels Taneway Los Angeles Dave Sime Don Bragg Rocky Marciano Floyd Patterson Archie Moore Bill Russell USF Kansas Wilt Chamberlain Yankees Oklahoma Sooners Notre Dame

College Fives Turn to Conference Races

College basketball teams shift from holiday tournament play to conference races that shape March tournament lineups. The Big Seven and other leagues face uncertainty as teams prepare for a stretch of crucial games after a busy post holiday week.

Kansas North Carolina Kansas Jayhawks Chamberlain

Bowl lineup shapes college football postseason

Major bowl games Sugar Rose Cotton and Orange headline a slate with Notre Dame and others vying for glory. Baylor, Syracuse, Colorado and Clemson feature in key matchups as coaches tout chances amid anticipated 100000 plus crowds and weather concerns.

Tennessee Baylor Abc-Tv Pasadena Califo Iowa Oregon State Weta Nbc-Tv Dallas Syracuse Tenis Christian Miami Colorado Clemson Cbs-Tv el Paso Tex George Washington Texas Western Houston Prairie View A&m Texas Southern Orlando Fla Mississippi Southern West Texas State Big Four

Celtics Boost With Veterans Return After Providence Win

Ramsey Bolsters Celtics as Heinsohn and Russell lead a 103-92 victory in Providence over Syracuse. Sharman scores 28, Cousy and Russell contribute 20 each. Risen returns briefly amid ankle injuries, with an NBA-terms note on rotation.

Hoston Boston Tormy Heinsohn Russell All Celtics Arnie Risen America Olympic Celtics Nationals Aljdous Syracuse Kentucky Fran Heinsohn Ramsey Army Service Celts Providence Philadelphia Risen Perera Bil Sharman Bob Cousy Ill Russell Air America BET Savon Ink Picea

Sports on Radio TV Analysis Unknown

Fragmentary OCR lists sports on radio and television with stray names and scores, incomplete event details, and vague times. Mentions possibly teams or broadcasts but no clear outcomes or locations.

Sports On Radio-Tv

Prothro Faces Underdog Odds and Distractions

Oregon State coach Tommy Prothro battles an eight point underdog line and player lethargy as California recruits back home distract from football. Iowa coach Forest Evashevsky sees evenly matched teams and doubts mental steadiness ahead of the game.

Oregon State Tommy Prothro Pacific Coast California Iowa Forest Evarshevski

Unbeaten Lightweight Goes for Victory at St Nicholas Arena

New York lightweight Carlos Ortiz, unbeaten this year, seeks a straight win in a 10 rounder against Gale Kerwin of Valley Stream, New York, at St Nicholas Arena in a year end bout.

New York Carlos Ortiz

Sports Calendar Highlights Santa Anita Trials and Tours

A compact sports calendar notes Santa Anita events and qualifying races. Lakes and Sit Bien are mentioned in connection with training tours and domestic meets, with emphasis on upcoming events and tour participation.

Santa Anita Ben Lakes

Mississippi quits out of state tournaments over Negro players

Owensboro article reports the University of Mississippi and Mississippi State both withdrew from All-American City and Evansville tournaments citing opposition to playing Negro players. Officials cited school policy and a pledge against competing against players of color. The moves followed a meeting with tournament leaders and comments from coaches and administrators defending the decisions.

Owensboro University of Mississippi Mississippi University of Mississippil Iowa College of New Rochelle Stanley Hill New York City Evansville Ind Appea State C. R. Noble J. J. McCarthy University of Denver Bonnie) L. Graham Gus Patis Kentucky Wesleyan Paris Pomimittes Starkville Miss

Fullmer Underdog Challenge for Robinson Title Fight

Ray Robinson defends his middleweight crown against Gene Fullmer at Madison Square Garden in a bout that draws a 14,000 crowd and an estimated $130,000 gate plus $100,000 in radio TV receipts. Bookmakers favor Fullmer 5-5 but Robinson plans to win within five rounds.

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