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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1956

Page

6

Sane t hurdles in Bendigo and Oakland meet report

Australia and United States athletes dominated a sprint and distance program. Jack Davis of Glendale edged compatriots in a high hurdles heat while Lee set a world record. Arnie blanket finish and Landy and Boysen posted notable times in the half mile and 1500 meter events.

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Sportswriter's Night at Larry Potter's Supper Club

The G-2 sporting scene features Sportswriter's Night this Wednesday at Larry Potter's Supper Club. Southern California’s Football Of Genny Association led by John W. Murray plans a round of tributes to officials and writers chronicling college, minor league, and prep football.

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Des Moines Bid in Northern League Fallout

Des Moines and Salt Lake City emerge as contenders for the Northern League with Winnipeg in the mix. bids to league directors and president Ed Doherty await today in Charleston and St Paul. If Des Moines is selected, it becomes the fourth Western League Class A city added in three years after Denver Omaha and Wichita.

Omaha Winnipeg Louisville Des Moines Salt Lake City Charleston W. Va St Paul Minneapolis Indianapolis Ed Doherty Jate Denver Wichita

Pat McCormick seeks two medals before retirement amid Olympic buzz

In a wide running feature from New York, Pat McCormick aims for two gold medals in Olympic diving before retirement, reflecting on her career, rivals, and the evolving sport. Quotes highlight her drive, plans to retire, and the supportive, global diving community she helped shape.

Pine Crest star Brooks explodes for 185 yards in rout

Stillback Dave Brooks of Pine Crest High School rushed seven times for 185 yards and six touchdowns as the team overwhelmed St Anasta sia 51 0 Friday night. He scored on runs of 16 73 49 59 39 and 60 yards and sprinted past defenders to add the long TD.

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Aggies to host Far Western Conference tilt after injury

Cal Aggies face tough test as injuries mount with key players like Evans Suiti and Guey leading a lineup to Veteran's Memorial Gym. Captain Woodhouse guards and Albertson centers anchor a team seeking its first win in eight and third in a row, following a 12-7 loss to Chien Slate and a prior win over Santa Barbara.

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Olympic Humor Bulletins from Melbourne Games

Russell and O'Brien provide comic relief as Olympic athletes mingle with news in Melbourne. A pro offer decline by Russell sparks jokes about beach life in Waikiki, while a Honolulu paper hawker comments on headlines. Parry O’Brien’s antics draw laughs and a chef Herman Busch explains a diet amid medals.

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Sports Calendar Highlights From Local Courts and Parks

A crowded schedule lists football and track events plus baseball and recreation parlor performances. Names and times appear with local teams in varied venues including Valley arenas and Gardena district facilities.

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Grid Results Reported From Various Colleges

The snippet lists scores and teams from multiple games including Gobre Pesperding 45 LA, Stockton 54 Sacramento 1, San Francisco OC, Contra Goria Santa Rota 33 Oakland 9, Sequoias 33 Hartnell 1, Clemson vs Ghattaneeza 18, Presbyterian 3, Ottawa 12, and Fort Lava with several player names and partial affiliations.

Miami Eleven Dismantles Clemson in Orange Bowl Setback

Miami Hurri canes routed Clemson 21 to 0 before 47 603 at the Grange Bowl site. Sam Scarnecchia directed a decisive second half, scoring two touchdowns as Miami surged past Clemson and cast doubt on Clemson’s Orange Bowl prospects amid NCAA probation fallout.

Miame Miami Hurricanes Sam Scarnecchia Miami Clemson NCAA Atlantic Coast

Seven-Foot Leap Joke Sparks Confessions in Melbourne

French high jumper Matrice Fournier admitted the seven feet 14 inch leap at Olympics practice was a joke. Teammate Michel Macquet and coach Robert Baubin dismissed the stunt as publicity stunts and immature behavior from the young athlete.

Melbourne Matrice Fournier Fournier Michel Macquet

Texas Uncorks New Brand of Football

Astin Texas opens with a novel style of play as Liberty Hill and Dripping Springs fielded three man lines. Dripping Springs claimed victory 30 to 23 after a low scoring first half in a Friday night game at local field.

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Football schedule fragment for Saunuig Coast teams

Fragmentary listing shows multiple games and venues including Badlands Sao Lesa, Compton, Zonta Monica, L.A. at Sai, Diego, Mt Ran Aptynth, Glentale at Pierce, Continet, Winky at Porcery, and Arizona tie. Contains unclear names and times, typical for a local sports brief.

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Hirsch Uncertain as Rams face Bears in Chicago

Los Angeles Rams doubt star end Elroy Hirsch for the Sunday game against the Chicago Bears amid a flu scare and small chances of him playing. If Hirsch is out, Bob Boyd would move to the left end with limited recent action and Chicago favored by about seven points.

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