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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1956

Page

6

Dons Top Iowa in NCAA Classic Featuring Russell's Dominance

The San Francisco Dons defeated Iowa 71 to 65 as Bill Russell overwhelmed with 40 points and 27 rebounds, leading a balanced attack by Perry Boldt and Gene Brown. Iowa, led by Logan and Cain, kept pressure but shot poorly, while coach Woolpert lamented late missed layups and Russell's swatted shots.

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Babe McCoy Silent Under Testimony in Hearing

The governor's committee chief counsel says matchmaker Babe McCoy still has most questions to answer about ordering fights and sharing purses. Testimony resumes next Monday as McCoy, ill, may require more than two days to finish. Witnesses recount threats and financial disputes involving Primo Camera and boxing figures.

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Cubs try to shape lineup as spring talks begin

Stanley Camfield Hack, entering a third season with the Chicago Cubs, spoke at Recreation Park about the aims for 3 long season. He said predictions are risky and emphasized finding a center fielder and solid infield while evaluating Dee Fondy, Gene Baker, Ernie Banks, and Don Hank. He noted Don Eaddy and Bob Thorpe showed potential as the Cubs seek stronger pitching and outfield play.

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O'Connor Named Iowa Olympic Basketball Coach

Evanston reports O'Connor, coach of Iowa's runners up, will lead the 14 man college Olympic basketball squad at Kansas City trials next week. He accepted Friday after Phil Woolpert ofSan Francisco declined citing November December Olympics. O'Connor, 42, has coached at Town five years, Hawkeyes repeat Big Ten champions. last year Iowa finished fourth in NCAA playoffs.

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Outlasts Cubs In Eleventh Exhibition Comeback

Chicago Cubs fall to the Los Angeles Angels 27-20 in an exhibition at Recreation Park as 1,267 fans witness five homers, five triples and five doubles. Don Eaddy homered for Chicago, Jim Bolger, Gene Mauch and Steve Bioko also went deep for LA. Moryn overran second, Hank Sauer and Ed Die Haas contributed, and Ed Lopat’s relievers struggled in the late innings.

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Tiger Jones Wins Split Decision Over Humez in MSG Duel

Tiger Jones defeated Euro pean middleweight champion Charles Humez by a split decision at Madison Square Garden, earning a world title shot against Ray Robinson. Humez led early, but Jones' late power and a brutal finish carried the fight, though one judge had Humez ahead after nine rounds.

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Oilers and Bakers Reach AAU Final in Denver

Phillips Oilers of Bartlesville Oklahoma and Seattle's Buchan Bakers reach the national AAU basketball finale after steady playoff showings. Seattle routed Milwaukee, Bruno Boin scoring 15 of 37, securing a berth with Phillips for the Olympic tryouts in Kansas City April 2-4.

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Nats Dress for Spring in 3-D Uniforms and Big Gear

Bill Flesher outlines Washington's spring outfitting for 42 man roster under Chuck Dressen. Extras include three white suits and three blue road suits, with T shirts, belts, shoes, and gloves costing players. Each glove and bat carry high prices. stars buy tailor made bats and catchers need sturdy gear.

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Exhibition Baseball Results Across Cities Prompt Broad Scores

Reported exhibition games show varied outcomes with multiple teams including New York Philadelphia Detroit Miami and St Louis scoring runs. Pitchers such as Hamner Drysdale and Pischer faced lineups featuring Ramos Maley and Thomas with notable efforts by West and Averworthy in a series of spring training style matchups.

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Maxwell Opens With Three Stroke Lead in Miami Beach Open

Bill Maxwell posted the best golf of his career and held a three stroke edge over Pete Cooper at the start of the third round of the Miami Beach Open. Maxwell stood at 129 which is 15 under par, with Casper Jr. also in the field.

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Fouer Derby and Olympic Stadium clash in Aixley showdown

The report notes a sports event at Fouer Derby-Olympic auditorium with teams from Sandess and E230, plus Valley Garden Agenas. Details are partly garbled but indicate a key match at Tah scarier its met and Noor with Mevnny Derby-Gardens in a 2 score context.

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