Dons Seek 40th Straight Win in Cal Showdown Tonight
The national champion San Francisco Dons, undefeated in 39 straight, head to Berkeley to face California in a bid to set a new consecutive victory record. Star center Bill Russell, guards Jones and Ferry, and guard Farmer headline a defense that has smothered opponents on a nonhome floor. A capacity crowd of 7,200 is expected at California Memorial Stadium with telecasts arranged locally.
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Morning the Pacific coast softball legend visits local reunion
Howard Morning, famed southpaw pitcher for Tanz Beach Acorns and Huntington Beach Oilers, traveled from Grants Pass Oregon for a Wednesday YMCA oldtimers reunion. The Oregonian now works with Ewert Basin Lumber and pursues hunting and fishing, while recounting a storied career and reconnecting with old teammates and foes.
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Dutch Miller
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Harold Golfy
Don Davis
So Alexander
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Flam Ousted by Rosewall in Australian Championship Final
In Brisbane Ken Rosewall defeated Herb Flam 6-4 6-2 to reach the Australian national tennis final where Lew Hoad will face him after Hoad beat Neal Fraser 6-3 6-2 6-0. American Flam, Beverly Hills native, failed to hold serve as Rosewall controlled the match. A 7000 crowd cheered as John Landy ran a 3 1 1 86 mile in Melbourne.
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California coach chews towels as USF aims for 40th win
Berkeley scenes as Pete Newell, famed for gnawing towels, faces USF in a likely record victory for the Dons with 7,200 fans watching Bill Russell and the defending national champions.
Globetrotters Dominate Sphas In Full House Showdown
Harlem Globetrotters wowed a full Municipal Auditorium crowd by outplaying the Philadelphia Sphas 72 to 65. Led by Leon Millard in a dazzling dribbling display, the show included their trademark ball handling routine to the tune of Sweet Georgia Brown and varied tricks. Bevo Francis and the Boston Whirlwinds fell 63-62 to the Washington Generals in overtime with 49 points from the Generals’ star.
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Stanford in Cage Wins Over Idaho in Moscow
Southern California, led by Dunne and Lovrich, prevailed 65-56 at Idaho. The Trojans built a 44-34 halftime margin, then controlled play after intermission as the Vandals pressed in the Pacific Coast Conference clash.
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Tay Brown Rumored in Line for Ousted Cherberg's Post
Seattle report notes rumors Tay Brown of Compinn College being considered to replace Cherberg as Washington football coach amid a campus turmoil. Joe Cassill's firing and regent actions followed widespread player discontent. Details describe the firing aftermath and university leadership statements guiding the hiring pause.
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Unclear sports radio listings for Santa area schedule
Fragmentary radio and sports listings show unclear references to teams like SC, GN, and Gregson with scattered times and station codes. Names and places are partly garbled, offering no clear event, date, or outcome.
San Diego State College taps SC backfield mentor Ceithaml
George Ceithaml, long time Southern California backfield coach, is set to become San Diego State College’s football head. Bill Schutte to remain line coach as SDSU faces rising competition from a new University of San Diego program. Don Clark also eyed for BYU head post. Clark is a former SC lineman and Annapolis coach.
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Russia wins first Winter Olympic gold in cross country
At Cortina Italy Kozyreva Russian skier wins the women's 10 kilometer cross country race in 38 minutes 11 seconds marking Russias debut with its first Winter Olympics gold. The U S teams in ice hockey and bobsled also place but fail to medal with Waightman Washbond and Art Tyler piloting sleds finishing fifth and sixth respectively.
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Battered by Clumsy Text Italy Leads In Mixed Ski Event
Fragmented report from Dalla Costa and other sources notes a 3:30.14 two-man team time with Soviets leading and Italy clinching places in skiing and bobsled events. It mentions Eugenio Manti in a 5:31.49 women's ski race and USA sleds suffering a knee injury amid a tangled results spread.
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