UCLA Coach Woodens Fearless Talk On NCAA Bid
UCLA coach John Wooden remains confident facing a tough NCAA first round against unbeaten San Francisco at Corvallis. He disputes predictions the Bruins will win it all while praising players like Jones and Russell, and notes USF’s improved form and psychological edge after recent losses.
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Tom Salvino
Jack Dunne
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Long Beach City College board hears football plan boost
Norse grid progress eyed as DiDotson outlines two part improvement plan. More time for coaches and staff recruiting players and a clearer job placement system for athletes. Board heard coaching assignments and salary cited as adequate to attract capable coaches amid Andreasen’s earlier firing.
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Long Beach City College
George E. Dotson
City College
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Orian M. Landreth
Russell Johnston
LIBCC
Tickets on Sale for Pro Cage Tilt Appearance
Tickets for Goose Tatum Marquis Haynes and the Harter Magicians headline a pro cage tilt at the Municipal Auditorium on Monday night March 12. They meet the New York Olympians and seven foot BI Spivey, with tickets at Proctor's Sporting Goods on West Broadway.
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Municipal
Stengel Says Red Sox Fear Has Him Wary
Casey Stengel, manager of the New York Yankees, admitted he is afraid of the Boston Red Sox while praising their outfield and pitching. He noted Ted Williams, Jackie Jensen, and Jim Piersall, and praised Mickey Vernon and Bob Porterfield, cautioning about Detroit and Cleveland as threats. He also complimented the White Sox and Chuck Dressen’s Senators, calling some managers to have done well.
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Piersal
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Bob) Porterfield
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Bucky) Harris
Ray Boone
Harvey Kuenn
al Kaline
Jast
Bill Tuttle
Casey
White Sox
Marty
Marion
Elmanagers
Xeay
Chuck
Dressen
Dons End Season In Sellout Cow Palace Clash
USF hosts St Marys in a nationally watched season finale at the Cow Palace before a sellout crowd, featuring Bill Russell and K C Jones in their final college games. Jones is ineligible for NCAA play. coach Phil Woolpert plans a starting nod for him.
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Gene Brown
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Hawks Clinch Big Ten Title With Indy Win 84 73
Iowa clinches the Big Ten title by defeating Indiana 84 73 in Iowa City. The season ends with Minnesota, Ohio State, and Michigan State in pursuit, while Bruce Ogrodowski is noted in a separate obituary context for a former St. Young Cardinals catcher found dead at 43.
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Ex PCL Favorite Ogrodowski Dies of Tuberculosis
Former San Francisco Seals catcher Ogrodowski died of a tubercular condition at his home last week. Known as Dodie, he played six seasons with the Seals and was famed for defensive play and a habit of riding department store escalators. He recently separated from his wife and suffered a stroke years earlier in Sacramento. An Old Time Baseball Players Association search failed to locate him.
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Los Angeles
Ed Kenna
Federal Housing
It's Official Non-U. P. Poll Crowns USF '55-'56 Champ
San Francisco Dons emerge as top national college basketball team in final United Press poll with 342 points, one perfect near, as they chase regular season finale victory and potential NCAA crown. Coach Phil Woolport's squad has won 50 games, aiming to equal the all-time record with four more wins.
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Ute Coach Gardner Seeks Rematch With San Francisco
Salt Lake City AP reports Utah coach Jack Gardner, famed for never liking to lose, aims to erase last year’s 79-58 NCAA regional loss to San Francisco. The Utes, 28-4, carry a 324 season mark into Corvallis where SF and UCLA loom in opening rounds. Gardner stresses one-game focus and upsets, with Seattle a potential foe.
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Washington
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Oklahoma City
Pitt UCLA Sign Home and Home Grid Series Pact
University of Pittsburgh and UCLA announced a home and home football series for 1958 and 1960. They will first meet in the 1958 season opener on September 20 at the Los Angeles Coliseum, then UCLA will visit Pitt Stadium on September 17, 1960.
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Franie-LBCG Faces Tarsninal In Major Meet
Sports calendar lists Franie-LBCG versus Tarsninal in a principal event. Meiming-LBCO hosts Mr. Han AD Y Jordan pool at 6:28 pm plus radio and TV coverage on ADA Rage network.
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