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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1956

Page

6

Cardinal grid plans secret quarterback coup for 1956 season

Walter Wolfner hosts a Chicago writers’ gathering and hints the Cardinals have secured an experienced quarterback for 1956. Speculation swirls around names, with Rams trade chatter and publicist denials. The piece notes Layne in Detroit’s rumor mill and shifts to San Francisco 49ers basketball and other league musings.

Walter Wolfner Chicago Cardinals Windy City Wolfner Ray Richards Rams Wade Chicago Dutch van Brocklin Bert Rose Ram Bert Billy Wade Cardinals Orrent Cleveland Brown George Tratterman Ratterroan Chicago Scribblers Detroit Bobby Layne Buddy Parker Tom Dublinski Lions Harry Gilmer Iowa Jerry Reichow Layne

Russia dominates Winter Games cross country event at Cortina

In Cortina the Soviet team led by Fedor Terentiev Pavel Koltchin and Nikolay Anikin swept cross country and bobsled events. Russia halted Scandinavian dominance as Hakulinen Jernberg and Brenden trailed. Kapus vowed retirement after the win and a dramatic bobsled run clinched the team title.

Cortina Italy Ce—Russie Anjof Veikko Hakulinen Finland Vladimir Tuzin Austria Archangel Russia Fedor Terentiev Pavel Koltchin Nikolay Anikin Sixten Jemnberg Sweden Hallgeir Brenden Norway Kuzin Ixapus

Bruins edge Huskies on last-second shot to maintain lead

Video fans watched UCLA Bruins beat Washington Huskies after a tense finish. A last-second shot by Naulls preserved UCLA's league lead following Friday's 60-59 thriller at Pan Pacific Auditorium.

Poly Wilson Naulls UCLA Ucla Bruins Washington Huskies Bruins Pan Pacific Auditorium

Poly High Pounds Wilson High In Coast League Tilt

Poly High School built a strong 18 point duo in Sam Brown UCLA and Jim Hanna to outpace Wilson High 45 to 37 in a Coast League contest. Hanna scored inside and Wallace added key points as Poly grabbed a 33-27 edge and widened the lead after halftime. The crowd at the LBCC gym watched a tight game with Poly pulling away late, led by Hanna and Wallace while Brown provided scoring and rebounding punch. Wilson briefly closed the gap, but Poly held on for the win and solidified their position atop the league standings.

Wes Young Wilson Poly Ralph Acosta Casaba Hares LBCC Jim Hanna Henry Wallace Poly High School Wilson High Bruin Witte ‘Naulis Morris Taft Hanna Wallace Anna Polyto Seedae Sam Brown UCLA Brown Cole Bob Scheffing Naulls Wison Ae Fay Cleveland Browns Wrigley Field Fri- Wilson Gills Faymond Browns Acosta Oakland Taft Jonnson Couver Sharman Ty la Jacques Fornier Yitling Ile Las Énz Chicago Porinae Tay Nilsom Rex Thiy Nemren Salabico Coast Tarue Atkinson Ben Ago Braucis Manuce Uliay Mariucci Russia Canada Soviet Union U.S United States Czechoslovakia U. S

Bruins edge Huskies in last second hoop battle

Naulls led UCLA with 25 points and Taft added 18 as the Bruins held a halftime edge 32 25. Washington trimmed the gap with 15 from Boin and 19 from a sevening. A late shot by Naulls tied the game before UCLA claimed the ball after Washington missed free throws.

Naulis Taft Boin Washington UCLA Ganow Burket Baine Adamag Prince S'S Nelson Banton Ucla Af Wyo Naulls Washington Reserve Ron Olsen Huskies

Boxing Hellywesd Leron Stadt Derby Audtorym

A fragmented account notes boxing action at the Hellywesd venue in Carlton arena with crowds along Herne Farmers and Caliente. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR text.

Hellywesd Leron Stadt Fhe Marvinen Ae Derby Olymaples Audtorym Uing — Rastsie Arena Carlton Caliente Sai Herne — Famers

Russians Beat U S In Olympic Hockey To Lead Standings

Moscow Tass reports Russia defeated the United States 4 0 in Olympic hockey, boosting their bid for the title as the U S coach Mariucci praised the Russians. Canada remains a threat as the schedule tightens and the final round approaches.

Moscow Tass Tex Russia United States Weser Etme Looda choEley Fridaxs Canada Sweden TODAL Russie United States

Sports on Radio-TV Highlights and Bipartisan Lineup

Radio and television listings show multiple sports broadcasts across stations KMPC KNX KFI KTCA KOOP and others. Highlights include a McClechnan Handicap and a football feature with Anita, plus boxing and rodeo segments.

RADIO Benta Anta Care Re KMPC Oremon KNX Pom KFI Aonitor Palm Springs Rodeo KFI WSU Palevishos McClechnan KTCA Anita Featire KHI Peling Ve Atartines Fe ‘Rater Darby

Dons extend 42-game win streak with 68 46 win

No 42 for USF on and on it goes as the San Francisco Dons, top ranked, beat Loyola of Los Angeles 68-46. Carl Boldt led with 20 points. Bill Russell dominated rebounds. Brooklyn’s St Francis and Holy Cross also won to extend their own streaks.

San Francisco Dons Loyola of Los Angeles Dons Carl Boldt San Francisco al- America Bill Russell

Blake Hero of Cai Win Blake Hero of Cai Win

California defeats Oregon State 65 to 63 in a windup PCC basketball game. Bob Blake of California scored a late overtime basket to clinch the victory after OSU tied the game at 60 late in the second half.

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Trojans Stifled by Oregon Defense 55-45

Oregon locked down USC in Eugene as the Trojans failed to score a field goal in the second half until 16 minutes remained, leaving USC with a 59-45 defeat.

Eugene Ore Forrest Two USC Basketballers Oregon

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