Southern California seeks 1957 football coach choice
A Los Angeles source claims SCMC officials have chosen a candidate to replace Jess Hill as Trojan athletics director and coach, with Pod Wilkinson from Oklahoma rumored as a possibility while Bud Wilkinson’s future remains debated. Reports note no firm offer to Bud and discuss potential moves in college football’s coaching landscape amid conference rivalry.
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Amateur Code Investigation Too Late to Help Santee
New York reports that changes in the amateur code may arrive too late to aid Wes Santee’s Olympic eligibility. The National AAU secret seven committee, led by Pincus Sober, will interview sports leaders and seek guidance on amateur rules. The panel also aims to advise on procedures for local district registration and national AAU oversight of events from their inception.
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Hanna Sets Record as Poly Wins Coast League Title
Jim Hanna scored 20 points to break the single season scoring mark, leading Poly High past Downey 67 48 for their third straight Coast League championship. Hanna finished with 486 points, eclipsing Art Henricksen’s school record, as Poly’s defense held Downey’s high scoring threat and marked Coach Walker’s final Coast League game before moving to a new role.
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Castellani Wins Unpopular Decision Over Sullivan
New York Friday night featured middleweight Rocky Castellani of Cleveland winning a unanimous yet unpopular decision against Wayland Johnny Sullivan at Madison Square Garden. The bout advances Castellani’s zigzag path toward a title shot with more bouts planned, including a March 28 return to Cleveland. Sullivan, at 161 pounds, fought hard with body work and head shots but Castellani’s sharp rights and tactical timing prevailed.
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Olympic Forfeit Row Sparks Mixed Feelings Amid Return
Christine Robertson defends American skaters after a wave of controversy over Cortina D'Ampezzo and Garmisch incidents. Ronnie Long Beach placed second in both events as fans cheered his free skating, while St. Anthony High School clinched the CIF playoff crown amid Notre Dame forfeits and a forfeit by Mr. Carmel.
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AAU Chief defends Santee suspension stance in heated debate
San Francisco AAU President Kim Carl Hansen defends suspensions as necessary for discipline while criticizing overreach. He cites past figures like Thorpe Nurmi Holm and notes directors often fund meet promotions from personal funds. He questions policy on ban for paying Santee appearance and urges fair treatment for directors.
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Wrigley Site Lauded by Ring Official
Ring official Trumen Gibson of the IBC praised Wrigley Field as a top venue for the Sugar Ray Robinson Babe Olson middleweight title fight on April 26. Gibson toured Hollywood Legion Stadium with local officials and eyed gate receipts around 200000 dollars.
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Wynn Signs Eighth Pact With Indians
Cleveland right-hander Early Wynn signed his eighth contract with the Cleveland Indians. The 36 year old has won 129 games for the Indians in seven seasons since being traded by Washington. He was a 20 game winner in 1931, 1952 and 1954. He went 17-11 last season.
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Thetford's 31 Paces Norse Triumph In MVC Final
Thetford and James Smith lead Long Beach City College to an 87 66 victory over East Los Angeles JC in the Metropolitan Conference final on the Viking court. The Huskies dominated with Thetford scoring 31 and Smith 24 as LBCC closed the season strong, claiming sixth in the final standings and ending ELAC’s title run.
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Ex Cub Jackson Embraces Dodgers Third-Base Fight
Ransom Jackson welcomed competition from Jackie Robinson for the Brooklyn Dodgers third-base job at Ebbetts Field. The 29-year-old, who weighed 214 pounds, said he has always aimed for a Dodgers position and looks forward to a big year. Jackson hit .263 with 2 homers and 70 RBIs in 118 Cubs games last season. Robinson batted .256 with eight homers and 36 RBIs in 104 Dodgers games. Both are right-handed hitters.
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Local Televised Sports Roundup Highlights
A fragmented tv sports snippet lists UCLA Oregon Loyola and Santa Anita events with entries like Flaminga Wandicap and Derby coverage. Notable names include Randle and Deleado with unspecified race results and multiple stations noted.
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Precedent Shattered as USF Aces Picked
New York Bill Russell and K C Jones of the University of San Francisco were the first players chosen to compete in the East West All Star Game at Madison Square Garden on March 31. The two Dons stars join the West team coached by Pete Newell as the undefeated San Francisco aims for Olympic trials in Kansas City April 24. Russell leads the Dons with a record season. Jones serves as the teams quarterback and defensive stalwart.
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