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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1956
Page
17
Greek coach Otto Szymiczek calls for banning women from Olympic venues and events citing tradition. The debate mentions Earlene Brown and a reaction shot, with references to Elivs Presley and a mocked no-dancing stance, highlighting gender and spectacle tensions in sports.
Charles Callahan and Notre Dame coachs warn of a hard fought battle with Southern Cal in the Coliseum after a troubled season marked by 33 injuries. Coaches praise the squad’s effort and note players like Herrung and Sullivan could star, while SC seeks revenge on the Trojans’ turf.
San Francisco reports say coach Taylor backed Will John Brodie as a pro prospect after three years at Stanford. Taylor praised Brodie's arm but cautioned he must develop long throws and NFL readiness while noting Brodie’s size and potential to grow into a solid quarterback.
Packers coach Blackenhorn extols Notre Dame star Paul Hornung as the greatest back among Notre Dame grads. Hornung, the fifth back chosen as a bonus, is praised for speed, versatility, and kicking, with expectations he’ll become a top passer. Other bonus picks from the draft are listed, including Bednarik Hart and Rose.
USC star Jon Arnett said he was honored to be selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the first round of the NFL draft in Philadelphia. He noted interest from several other clubs but would not discuss contract talks or offers. Arnett had limited college games this season due to a Pacific Coast Conference ban on seniors accepting illegal aid but remained among the nation's top rushers.
Fragmented OCR lists college and pro names tied to a chaotic draft board. It mentions John Bardée and Billy Ray Seuth among colleges Texas A and Baylor, with trades involving Broncos, Browns, Eagles, Colts, Cardinals, and Redskins. Names appear with inconsistent spellings across Notre Dame, Wake Forest, UCLA, Michigan, and Tennessee.
Gus Oerter, a 20 year old Sans sophomore, delivers a winding throw to win the discus championship. He sets an Olympic record of 184 feet 11 inches to beat Fortune Gardien, recalling a surge of inspiration and intense tension after the winning attempt.
Radio and television sports listings include AME Olympic Hi-Lites at 5 10 p m and 6 53 p m, KTBA film segments, ARCA 443 highlights, and Bam Games Filme AHI 19 564 with BCG Hi-cites. Game of the Week airs at 11 05 p m on Hs with football and other sports features.
Bobby Morrow led the U S sprint double in Melbourne as he and Al Oerter set records in discus. The U S captured five golds amid a rowing showcase, while Russia trailed by 112 points as competition heated up.
Russians crushed Brazil as the United States led with 16 golds to Russia's six and nine of 13 events. Adhemar Ferreira de Silva set a new Olympic record in the hop, step and jump. Ell Sharpe of Philadelphia placed fourth. USA dominated events including the 200 meters and discus, with Medals and strong showings from American sprinters and relay contenders.
Schedule notes several area matches including Lao versus Bigeter and Taviintional versus Rams. Local teams vie for early wins as schools prepare for the April schedule with key players unnamed.
The report lists diverse Olympic performances across disciplines. Notable highlights include Jane Pee setting a 20.74 record in the sprint, Adhemar Ferrelin Di Siva and other throwers, and a series of world and Olympic records in weightlifting and track events. Teams from the United States and other nations compete, with finals and semifinals noted for basketball, hockey, and weightlifting events.
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