Pirates emphasize speed over patience in base running
National League clubs prepare for a Bragan guided season as Roberto Bragan and the Pittsburgh Pirates push aggressive baserunning. Bragan’s approach stresses stealing and taking risks, with Pirates aiming to lift theft totals after a weak 1955 showing.
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Fred Haney
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Van Brocklin to Start In Pro Bowl Clash On Sunday
Van Brocklin, seeking redemption after a rough showing in the pro championship, starts at quarterback for the West in the annual all star Pro Bowl. Coach Sid Gilman backs him as Ed Brown also gets significant action alongside a slate of noted backs and ends. The East lineup features Adrian Burk, Frank Gifford, Ray Matthews, and Curly Morrison with Lou Groza and Pete Pinos among the key players. weather is warm with smog and about 43 000 expected.
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Howie Ferguson
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Lou Kuharich
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New York Giants
Ray Matthews
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Curly Morrison
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Washington Reeskin
Oslie Matson
Chicago Cardinal
University of San Francisco
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Pete Pinos
Kyle Rote
Lou
Tog
Groza
Tao
Troy Stuns Beavers In Two Game Series Finale
Southern California basketball fans watched Troy beat Oregon State 47 to 38 at Fan Pacific Auditorium. Troy pressed early and built a 32-35 halftime lead before pulling away in the second half. Beaver scorer Dave Gambee rebounded to 18 points after a scoreless first half, while Jack Lavrich led SC with 19.
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Oregon State Beavers
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ISC
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Jack Lavrich
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Sa Sade
Bain Versus Trujillo Headlines Hollywood Legion Show
Syracuse fighter Bain 26-3-3 meets Denver native Trujillo in a 10 round televised main event at Hollywood Legion Stadium. Trujillo is a 10-6 favorite. Bain is a stablemate of Carmen Basilio and has notched a strong ring record. The card marks Trujillo’s first main event at the venue amid strong odds.
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Joey Trujillo
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Syracuse
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Carmen Basilio
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Hollywood Legion
Denver
Albert shaped Forty Niners coach and quarterback legacy
HAL Woop recalls Frankie Albert as a brainsy, gamble-loving quarterback for the Forty Niners. Fans praised his quick thinking and sneaky plays, but coaches questioned his risk taking and future as a coach. Albert’s punting, quick-kicks, and field leadership defined his era despite boos when on the bench.
Dons Tie US Cage Mark With 69-50 Fresno State Win
San Francisco Dons, coached by Phil Woolpert, extended their victory streak to 89 games with a 69-50 win over Fresno State. After a timeout for finals, they led 21-10 early, opened a 42-20 halftime margin, and rested the reserves late. They chase the overall NCAA pace and resume at California on Jan 28.
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Brad Jars
S. Brena
Bosch
Fayner
Tate
Winter plans for Jill Kinmont to Cortina trip
Jill Kinmont 21 who was badly injured in a ski accident a year ago plans a trip with her mother to Cortina Italy to view the Winter Olympic Games. The travel is sponsored by a travel service and she will leave next week.
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Cortina
Italy
Jill
Travel Service
Bruins Rally Past Cougars In MCC Victory
UCLA defeats Washington State 86 to 72 as Willie Maulls and Morris Taft Naulls lead with 27 and 22 points respectively. Larry Beck tops the Cougars with 34 and Lightner had forfeit last week to lower the penny throwing fuel as officials preside smoothly. Winnipeg Bombers sign Bob Davenport from UCLA. Davenport, 22, 210 pounds, Long Beach native and three year letterman at UCLA.
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Lightner
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Winnipeg Eleven
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Tim Russell
Winnipeg Blo Bombers
Bob Davenport
Ialback
UCLA
Long Beach
Fragmentary sports listing item from KTLA telecast
A partial OCR excerpt shows scattered race and derby sports references, including KTLA programming and broken team names. It lacks a coherent event, date, or outcome to anchor a fuller summary.
Grid Rules Group Ends Dull Session
National Collegiate Athletic Association 1955 rules committee ended a two day meeting at Wilton Hotel Friday with 66 suggested changes studied. chair Fritz Crisler called it the dullest yet most significant session in eight decades. Key changes include delaying kickoff clock until ball touches the returner and charging torn gear repair to the team. Rubber football use now requires only mutual coach consent.
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Souchak Leads Open Round At Pebble Beach
Mike Souchek shot an eight under par 64 on the Monterey Peninsula course to seize the opening round lead in a $15,000 Pebble Beach event. Ben Hogan and Cary Middlecoff trailed with 65s on Cypress Point as Souchak surged ahead amid a field including Lloyd Mangrum and Ronnie Nicol.
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Rmret Ee Ge
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Losa
Bond Cages 25 as Indians Rip Hapless Idaho
Stanford plays Idaho in Palo Alto aiming for a PCC win. Forward Bill Bond, from Long Beach, scored 25 points after illness to lead the Indians in a decisive performance Friday night.
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Bill Bond
Long Beach
Ducks Edge Cal Bears In 63-62 Thriller
In Eugene Oregon Oregon edged California 63-62 on a final nine seconds play It featured Duane Asplund a 6 6 Bear center tipping in a field goal and drawing a foul for a decisive free throw Oregon led late 62 59 before Asplund's sequence sealed the win for the Ducks
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NCAA Kills Off Opposition in College Basketball Era
A sweeping charge that the NCAA pushes to monopolize post season play. It schedules a small college tournament against the NALA and awards bids to California Basketball Association winner to keep San Francisco in the field. The piece criticizes power politics and the NIT threat, noting conflicts with the NATA and broader post-season rules. It also notes player and team salary dynamics and includes miscellaneous sports and personal notes.
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