This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1956
Page
11
Scribes at Rudi's deanery report three on the method for selecting the US Olympic team for Melbourne. Pro has no rep, con has two sponsors, and a middle path exists. UCLA coach Wooden criticizes fairness and suggests the need for a stable, transparent process.
Gus Triandos, a 25 year old slugger from San Francisco, sparked Baltimore in Scottsdale as he homered for the third straight day and drew outfielders with sharp line drives. The Orioles reportedly rejected a $125,000 offer from the Yankees three months earlier as Triandos prepares for a two position role behind the plate and at first base under coach Lefty O Doul and manager Paul Richards.
The National Junior College Athletic Assn announced favorable reaction to a plan for an NACAA football championship that could threaten the annual Junior Rose Bowl. Current plans place the Rose Bowl in the first week of December in Texas or Oklahoma, risking loss of a top eastern invite.
New York sports figure Ned Ivish presents three key points on the 1955 56 season. He disputes San Francisco as the nation’s top squad, says Dayton would beat the Dons, and predicts St John’s will rebound to national power next season led by Joe Lapchici. He argues college and pro games draw different audiences and stresses New York’s need for a rival to the dominant San Francisco squad.
USF coach Phil Woolpert dismissed Ned Irish’s Dayton prediction as unlikely but noted a Chicago Invitational game official, Jim Enright, who praised USF’s play. Woolpert said any playoff outcome is uncertain yet the Dons would win if matched.
The article reports that Illinois and opponents in the Big Ten gain in AP and UP ratings while San Francisco’s Dons remain top. It notes USF’s schedule strength, lists Fresno and UCLA interactions, and mentions Dayton moving after a loss to Louisville, with other teams like UCLA rising or dropping in the polls.
Oscar Fraley profiles Perry O'Brien, a standout athlete who dominated track and field with a sensational indoor shot put record. The 285-pound Air Corps lieutenant shattered indoor and outdoor marks, including a 61 feet 5 7/8 inch throw at Madison Square Garden, following a 60 foot outdoor best.
In a pivotal Big Ten race, Minnesota and Ohio State vie with Iowa Illinois and Purdue for the title. Illinois routed Purdue 102 77 to extend its lead while Ohio State beat Wisconsin 72 71 and Northwestern edged by Michigan State 93 92.
A late sports brief notes Mae Race re-creations featured on EMEC channel KRCA M4. It highlights the segment as part of a late night sports roundup, with emphasis on programming and notable entries.
Ohio State star Freeman extended his Big Ten scoring lead with 604 points in 9 games, 99 points ahead of his nearest rival Julius McCoy of Michigan State who has 505 points. The standings show Kelton Lamer and others contending as Wisconsin and Michigan State chase.
The calendar lists college basketball games including Notre Dame at St Anthony with prelate Thorne Rackamp and Saria Ratt, plus other 2 pm starts. If Benen cancels, the Bee Beaca Poly game remains slated at 2 pm with surrounding state representation and gate figures noted.
In New York AP reports a rift widens as Wes Santee lifetime suspension sparks clash between AAU officials led by Missouri Valley voices and the executive committee. The case centers on alleged excess expenses and a bid to reinstate, with court action looming and threats of injunctions cited.
World light heavyweight champion Archie Moore eyes a Monday night return after a five month layoff, facing promoter Jack Solomons over postponement terms and a potential bout against Yolande Pompey. Moore seeks multiple tuneups to regain ring fitness while Solomons demands a money guarded plan with specific conditions and dates.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.