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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1956

Page

18

Sax Elliot and his experimental hoops gains fame

Long Beach selector Sax Elliot, the legendary Diablo coach, plots new basketball experiments as Collier's features his portable and height adjusted backboards. The piece notes his past as a star athlete, wartime research, and wild schemes that may reshape officiating and competition.

Sax Elliot Los Angeles State College Sax Collier's Ehough Poly Beter Bevo Francis Sax Hag John Barber Diablo Elliot Long Beach Oriyn Jandreth Billot Dallas Tax Gineeré Diabio Navy Canada Mas Ellot Hacienda

Weaver Innocence Claimed in Final Fight Against Black Sox

George Buck Weaver former Chicago White Sox third baseman died at 64 after collapsing on a South Side street. He maintained his innocence in the Black Sox scandal that barred him for conspiring to throw the 1919 World Series.

Chicago George Buck) Weaver Chicago White Sox Weaver Sox Englewood Hospital Cincinnati Onn U. S Landis Detroit Los Angeles Spart Hjalmar Anderson Norway Cote Steam JSON Geli U.S

Andrade Faces Carter In 10 Round Lightweight Clash

In Chicago Timmy Carter defends or seeks a third lightweight title against Cisco Andrade in a nationally televised 10 round bout. Carter aims to prove his worth after a long layoff while Andrade, an 8-5 underdog, hopes for a surprise upset on ABC television.

Chicago Timmy Carter ABC Carter Idie Cisco Andrade Nockouts Compton

Olympic Notes on Rims Title Chain Remains Turbulent

Laure Salas initially claimed the title, then lost it to Peddy De Marco, and after a rematch Salas regained the crown before losing it again in a third contest.

Rims

No Moscow for U.S. Six CORTINA LP

American ice hockey manager Robert B. Ridder denies U S plans to play in Moscow after the Winter Games. He says the team is committed to Switzerland and Sweden post games though Russia is tempting. Olympic authorities pressure police over rough treatment of photographers reporters and spectators during ceremonies.

Cortina Italy U. S Moscow Robert B. Ridder Minneapolis Walter Brown International Ice Hockey Federation Boston Mass Kor Switzerland Sweden Russia Aeeo Jerace Finland Stiri Remtanen Radifa Eroschine Norway Poland Czechoslovakia Allerice Andrea Mead Lawrence Madeleine Berthod

Skater Rennie Robertson Takes Stage for Olympic Bid in Cortina

In Cortina Italy on Tuesday night Rennie Robertson 14 of Long Beach prepares for the free skating phase of the men’s championships. His father Albert and sister Patty watch anxiously while comments highlight Rennie’s rivalry with Hayes Jenkins and his family’s lifelong skating journey. Albert notes Rennie’s 200000 miles of travel and up to 30000 in expenses as he hopes for Olympic success and a US victory no matter which American leads.

Albert E. Robertson Rennie Cortini Byampezzg Italy Cortina Albert Jack Patty Ronnie Long Beach Hayes Allen Jenkins Bonnie States Pacific Coast North Oval Jenkins Oscar L. Richards Davos Switzerland Oslo Norway Albuquerque N. M Tykes Lori Bennie Albert Cai Robertson Terrace Albett Mrs. Lawrence Uncle Sam Canada Tenley Albright Carol Heiss Garres Uo Johnny Mariucci Sweden Russia Japan Chiharu Igaya Igeyi Austria Toni Sailer Robert Sheehan Ipaya Brooks Dodge Gorham, N. H

Jenkins Wins Olympic Figure Skating Title in Cortina

Hayes Alan Jenkins of Colorado Springs edged teammate Ronnie Robertson by a narrow margin to capture the Olympic figure skating championship. Robertson, 18, from Long Beach, Calif., finished a close second as the U S secured its first medal of the seventh Winter Games.

Cortina Italy Hayes Alan Jenkins Colorado Springs Colo Ronnie Robertson United States Jenkins Robertson Hayes Alan Colorado College Dervish Long Beach Calif Cortine Hayes Allen Jenkins

Dons Crush Spartans in Record Crowd Display

University of San Francisco now 41 straight wins after routing San Jose State 67 49 at the Cow Palace. Bill Russell posted 21 points and strong rebounding as USF climbed to first in the Californian Basketball Association while Loyola of Los Angeles looms next. A 14 297 crowd watched USF tally a 42 point second half, shattering the prior Cow Palace attendance record.

San Francisco University Dons Loyola of Los Angeles Phil Woolpert USE San Jose State Spartans USF Russell Tyin Hale San Jose Peer Wait McPherson Sanajjose San Dupe

Neighbors honor Japanese Olympic winner's father

In Cortina Italy Kunio Igaya's son Chick Igaya, first non European to win two skiing medals, earned praise from Dart mouth College friends as neighbors descended on Igaya's snowbound home to celebrate his achievement in the slalom event.

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Television Sports Schedule Listing

Radio and TV listings show replays and events, with Hoipc and Carter on KAZAC seven, Pant Pesestiirg on KTLA five at 8 30 p m. Channel notes include Anite and SFAD CS E205.

MADIO Asdrade Carter Kazac KTLA

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