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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1956
Page
13
Notre Dame leads the Catholic League with 12 straight wins and hosts Saint Anthony's, a squad fighting to stay alive in its first CIF playoff chase in 11 years. The Saints previously fell 70-85 to Notre Dame in a first-round meeting and must win to threaten Mt. Carmel and Cathedral this week.
The report notes bouts and fighters including Arohis Moore and Rory Caihou, with scattered details on weights, locations, and matchups. It mentions Brooklyn and New Orleans ties, and references Saint players led by Louie Salas and the impact of Jim Stephens injuries on scoring titles.
The Vikes host El Camino on their home floor in a Metropolitan Conference contest tied for second place with El Camino. Both teams split their recent games and the Vikes hope to upset the visitors led by Har bor and Valley in the standings. Opening lineup for Santa Monica includes John DeWitt Bob Thet ford Phil Jenson-Roche Dick Dickinson and James Smith.
UCLA center Naulls, 6-5 and 215 pounds, had a wisdom tooth lanced to relieve pain and improve eating. He was slowed last week but is expected to be ready for the two game series against Oregon at Venice High this weekend. Willie Eyes Ducks is referenced in coverage as a nickname and context.
Memphis State will enter the NCAA basketball tournament short of four top players. Center Forest Arnold and guard Ken Caldwell are seniors barred by fourth year eligibility rules, while forward Obby Arnold and center Jim Hockaday are freshmen and ineligible.
Julie Besens shot 74 to pace VJ parts and Rex Wall as a pair in a six point win sweep, but Virginia Country Club fell 28 to 20 to La Jolla in Sunday SCGA team action. The readable text confirms team results and individual carded scores amid scattered names and affiliations.
Daytona Beach NASC AR ruled out Sundays standing mile trials for U S sports cars due to misinterpretation of rules and ordered reruns Wednesday. Chuck Daigh led at 214 mph in a topless 1956 Ford Thunderbird with Arkus-Duntov close behind. France and McCahill said neither car passed postrace inspection. Recreation Park Women's Club opened defense of its Publinx title with a win over Santa Anita. Meadowlark and Lakewood clubs posted various results across multiple events.
A chaotic OCR summary lists numerous college games with scattered scores and team names. Notable results include Michigan over Northwestern, Morehead State 102 and Milam 89, Furman 98, and Wake Forest 5. The text mixes cities, teams, and odd spellings, reflecting an imperfect transcription of a multi-game recap.
Philadelphia star Paul Arizin pursues his scoring lead in a tight race with Bob Pettit as St. Louis plays Fort Wayne. Arizin, averaging 25.0 per game, has 1,386 points this season, 84 ahead of Pettit, with teammate Neil Johnston also contributing strong FG accuracy and scoring.
Long Beach announces PONY League debut for youths aged 13 to 14 within city limits. Applications signed by both parents due by March 3, with tryouts starting March 1 at Recreation Park. Home field is Whaley Park diamond on Atherton near Bellflower.
Long Beach City College opened its 1956 tennis season with a 5-2 victory over Fullerton on the Viking courts. Dav Benish and George Harrison starred, with matches featuring Beasley and Nagel, Cardenes and Hearst, Tolley and Cover, and other LB players posting decisive results amid a night of uncertain finishes.
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