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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1956
Page
8
The Football Rules Committee in its winter session at the Wilton Hotel failed to adopt any changes, the first such occurrence in 50 years. The group discussed pay as you go television, rubber footballs, face guards, and side-line coaching, with action expected to conclude soon.
In a conversational piece the author notes Dick Terms and Johnny Cherberg discussing recruiting, tackles, and Husky coach plans for 1956. Mentions Sean, Lloyd Mangrum, UCLA controversy, and Washington state college context with Oregon State. Includes Betsy references to Monroe and Tulsa.
The Southern California Trojans clash with Oregon State in a PCC debut at home after a split opening series at Berkeley. Sophomore Dave Gembee leads SC with Wayne Moss and Ken Nanson complementing the lineup as Larry Hauser returns to guard duties. The Saturday telecast is listed as KNX 1030 and Channel 2 at 2 p.m.
Jill Kinmont 20 from Santa Monica speaks from a hospital bed about a free trip to the Winter Olympics in Italy as a spectator. She plans to attend January 20 with her mother and a nurse, following a serious ski accident at Alta, Utah last January that left her paralyzed from the neck down. The trip was arranged through a travel service while she undergoes rehabilitation at the California Rehabilitation Center.
Washington reports that University of Maryland president Dr. Wilson Elkins cited fear of athletic program changes in Jim Tatum's resignation to become head football coach at the University of North Carolina. Elkins said Maryland may adjust football scholarships from 22 to 15–16, with funds guiding the final figure, and aims to name a new coach by February 1.
San Francisco seeks a 39th consecutive win at Fresno State tonight to match college history's longest streak. The Dons face a tougher test after a two week layoff and a setback in captain K C Jones NCAA eligibility, with Bill Russell questionable due to a cold.
Fragmented list shows various radio and TV sport broadcasts with times and station references. Names and programs are scattered, including boxing hopes and college games, but details are unclear due to OCR errors.
Tonight features college basketball including San Jose State vs Pepperdine and Loyola vs Pepperdine, plus prep action at St Anthony and Lynwood. Wrestling and track events listed with uncertain venues and times. Saturday basketball games and races also noted amid garbled OCR text.
Frankie Albert, longtime left hander and former All-American quarterback, becomes the youngest head coach in professional football, succeeding Red Strader. He pledges a self disciplined, curfew-free team, aims to draft top material, and considers Dean Shaughnessy as an assistant if possible.
George Mikan ends 18 month retirement to rejoin the Minneapolis Lakers as their player and general manager. He vows to help the team regain pace in the Western Division after a season near the cellar. Coach Kundla says Mikan’s presence will aid the Lakers though Clyde Lovellette’s scoring leads the NBA.
Doak Walker of the Detroit Lions and Pete Pibos of the Philadelphia Eagles retire after a Fro Bowl clash. Both players, among the era’s greats, end long pro careers as they bid farewell in their swan song game.
The article notes Stan Musial and Red Schoendienst maintaining All-Star status, with Walker and Pihos also appearing in their sixth and fifth straight games. It describes contracts, salaries around 30,000 for Musial and 40,000 for Schoendienst, and discusses Walker’s possible staff role and Pihos remaining in Philadelphia.
Fragmentary remarks quote Walker and SMU officials discussing a possible parttime arrangement. The text mentions Southern Methodist University and timing words like already and says there is the possibility of a same parttime stork.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Thursday events with names like LOS, ANGEsi and Scotts, plus scattered terms such as tape, galas, Enplan, TRESS, Rocky, Tomas, Ty Babsom and Salty Waixer. Figures like 153 and 5 percent appear, but details are garbled and unclear.
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