Payton Jordan eyed as Stanford track coach transition
Rumor says Payton Jordan Occidental College track coach will replace Jack Weierhsauer at Stanford after the 1956 season. Jordan led the Oxy Tigers to USC conference dominance and has worked with U.S. clinics, while UCLA California and Stanford eyed his potential move to top PCC coaching.
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Americans warned as Russians loom in summer sports
Coach Lambot di koa, of Uni speed skating, predicts Russia will surpass the United States by summer. He cites Russian funding and training, notes US athletes juggle jobs, and laments amateurism rules while urging broader support across sports to meet the challenge.
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Russell tops OSCAR FRALEY’s all star cager list
The piece lists top college basketball players by position with names including Rosenbluth Freeman and Floyd among others. It mixes sports with humorous asides and references to periodicals and bills, reflecting a杂杂 style.
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Nation's Top Pro Scorers Benched for All-Star Tilt
The East and West select teams feature star players like Tom Tensohn, Hal Lear, Ron Shavik, Vic Melodet, Jerry Bird, Bob Burrow, George Linn, and Tyra. Only five starters will be named as coaches substitute many top scorers. Bobby Wanzer and Slater Martin are noted as key guards, with Lovellette and Cousy star selections debated for center and forward positions.
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USF Dons Brace for Cal Test Before 40th Straight
Coach Phil Woolpert warns California can upset USF in a key showdown as the unbeaten Dons seek their 40th straight win. Cal mentor Pete Newell jokes about the challenge while acknowledging Cal’s balanced, shooting lineup.
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Dayton Gains on USF Five in Big Score Shuffle
Dayton Flyers extend unbeaten streak to 14 as USF slips while Illinois vaults in UP rankings. De Marco accuses referee Ray Flores of bias after a San Francisco title bout. college coaches debate California vs USF and Louisville tests loom.
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Canada Inks Texan
All-Herb Gray of the University of Texas signs to play pro football with Winnipeg next season. The 207 pound guard was the fifth draft choice of the Baltimore Sculls.
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Sensational Triple Axel Aims for Olympic Figure Title
Cortina Italy UP reports Ronny Robertson 15 of Long Beach California makes a bid for the 1956 Olympic title by performing a daring triple axel jump on the ice rink. The move would be the first to break the sound barrier in figure skating and could decide the championship.
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Homeier Added to Crack Field for National Midget Race
Indianapolis veteran Bill Homeier heads a quartet of new entries for Sunday afternoon’s 100-lap national championship midget auto race at Bonelli Stadium Saugus. Others are Dempsey Wilson Lawndale Bud Clemons Riverside and Colby Scroggins Downey.
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Riverside
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iEx Ump Evans Dies of Stroke
William G. Evans Jr a longtime American League umpire and later a club official died of a stroke last night in MIAME He worked 22 years as an AL umpire and later served as general manager for the Cleveland Indians and Detroit Indians Evans was noted for his colorful presence but never played professional baseball.
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Wrestling Preview Mixes Markets and Local Clubs Tonight
Fragmentary sports calendar notes show wrestling events and names like Los Angeles and Racine. The jumbled text hints at matches or meetups with teams or clubs, inviting readers to follow tonight's lineup and results.
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Late Sports Roundup on KNPC ICRKD 30 Pine Geo Doane
Radio Santa Anita features a late sports roundup on KNPC ICRKD 30 at 11 p.m noting Geo Doane and horse racing updates.
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Cubs Spring Roster Adds Familiar 1955 PCL Faces
Chicago Cubs spring roster features 12 players with 1955 PCL experience, including Monte Irvin 37 and Omar Lawn 33. Walt Maryn joins from Brooklyn after a December deal. Matthews says Maryn needs a regular chance to prove himself.
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Turk) Lawn
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