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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1956

Page

6

Ex Trojan Bukich Saves Rams In 33-24 Victory

Ex Trojan Rudy Bukich entered with five minutes left and sparked a 33-24 Rams win over the San Francisco 49ers at the Coliseum. He connected on key passes to Bob Boyd Quinlan and Carey, helped by Waller, as Los Angeles pulled ahead 26-24 and held on. Sid Gillman praised the relief trio of Bukich Wade and Anderson, with Van Brocklin and the defense contributing in a hard hitting game before 57,683 spectators.

Dick. Zehms Bob Scheffing Sid Gillman Sid Los Angeles Rams Bob Anderson Moe Bauer Los Angeles Angels Rudy Bukich Rams San Francisco 49Ers AL Vanderbilt Billy Wade Cleveland Browns Trojan Bulsich al Carmichael Pacific Coast Big Ten L. A. Homesteaders Rudy Billy Worm Vai Brooklin 49Ers Ram San Ae Skeet Quislan L.A Buxtch Bob Boyd Quinlan Bob Carey Golden Gaters Les Richter Will Sherman Y. A. Tittle Ron Waller van Bracklin Wade Bukich L. A San Francisco Tittle Billy Wilson Gordy Soltau John Henry Johnson Hugh McElhenny Soltau Maderos Richter Trankle Albert Wilson Sid Fournet Younger Warriors Bob Handa Tom Fears Ron Miller Frank Fuller Herb Waller Los Angeles Gillman van Brocklin Albert McElhenny Walt NFL John Henry Los Angeles Coliseum Johnson Associated Press Francisco Lotals Solleau Ih poal—Sletau Tori Aga. Duaget Angelon Richt poal—Hiemer Statisticn Balan Wilgon Ar Jessup Derg Kama Perry Om Ate fAreban Intercept Talesas Fumbies Ant” Ri Sash Peajli Guinian Pears A Ag Boyd Agere Bi Johnson di Carey Percy Moody Faderas Moe Drabow- Phils Sandy Amoros Carl del Ennis Furillo Kefer Lou Sleater Little’ Furillo Sally Hermits Dave Joll Gene Bakerly Phils Don Bessent Harvey Waddix Clem Labine Cub del Crandall Berra Milwaukee Fred Ha Ney Gabby Hartnett Phillie Bill Skowron Yankee Hal Woode Cleveland Brooks New York Tiny Hele

Ronnie Robertson Captivates Capades as Long Beach Star

Northwest corner column recalls Ronnie Robertson’s rise from 1936 Olympian to pro champion. Praised by critics for spins, triples, and precision, he’s hailed as poised and artistic, with glowing quotes from Brundage and theater critics. Also notes LBCC coaching debut by Cecil Coleman and a council commendation for the Long Beach Nitehawks’ 1956 national softball title.

Ronnie Robertson Long Beach Anna John Jarvis Burt Boyar New York Ron Robert~ Sor Charles McHarty Ron Robertson Matt Jackson Ranhie Robertson Younster Bobby Specht Rennis Robert Coleman Calif Avery Brundage Robertson Avery Capades Ronnie Kabbuzz Dei't Cecil Coleman Long Beach City College Acre Modesto Arizona Viking Veterans Stadium Santa Ana Vikingville Coleman Norse LBCC Adia Cece Long Beach Nitehawks

Braves Slump Haunts Braves in Tight NL Pennant Race

Milwaukee Braves see a one game lead shrink as Buhl and Burdette struggle. Burdette took his second straight rough start after a 13-1 loss to the Phillies. Dodgers close the gap with a Brooklyn win while Chicago exits with a loss, keeping the race tight in the NL.

Braves Buhl Burdette Dodgers Associated Press Milwaukee Braves Lorley Bob Buhl Lew Burdette Whas Guy Swith Philadelphia Phillies Jeaders Milwaukee Brooklyn Chicago Cincinnati

Diablos Debut Outrun LA State 14-6 in Narrow Debut Win

Mexico City Diablos defeated Los Angeles State College 14-6 in front of 12 000 fans. Gus Patino starred with passes and runs guiding Manuel Neri to two fourth quarter touchdowns from 28 yards. Ti Davis connected for LA’s lone TD on a long 85 yard pass to Ralph Anderson.

Los Angeles University of Mexico Los Angeles State College Mexico City Southern California Mexico Gustavd Patino Manuel Neri Ti Davis Ralph Anderson Rolando Garcia

Sports on Radio TV Schedule Briefly Updated

Radio and TV listings show multiple games and times including Angels vs Padres on KMPC at 1 30 pm and Cubs vs Dodgers on KMPC later. Also scheduled are Subs vs Dodgers on KNXT and Eisres vs Angels on KHI with various channel notes and partial event names.

TAD Angels Padres KKMPC Dalied Manone KMPC Cubs Dodgers Slarg KNXT Eisres Va Angels—Khi Ae - Bois Nations Handican Nom Floe KTLA

Sports Calendar Preview Upcoming Events Across Venues

The listing outlines a packed sports day with women's opens at Clock CC San Diego versus Los Angeles Ningoy Pield at 1 30 pm. Southwest tournament at Tenns Club all day. Auditorium Enllitg Pan Perifle hosts a 2 pm rail meet. Pasadena Mulr Hien icoal hosts 4 20 pm Basing Aldas versus Sawyer at Hollywood Region Stadium 2130 pm Anta Racing NASCAR modified stock wars at Gardena Stadium 8 90 m Wreviling-Valiey Garden Arent 8 30 Bolter Derby Veterang Stadium.

Biyepull San Diego Los Angeles Gardena Stadium Valiey Veterang Stadium

Coast League Weekday Baseball Schedule Rumored

The page lists numerous games and matchups across the coast league with team names such as Detroit, Cleveland, Washington, Chicago, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Brooklyn, and St. Louis. It includes tentative results and notes on venues like Cleveland, Kansas City, and Baltimore, plus upcoming Sunday fixtures and box score snippets.

S&j. Louis Cardinals New York Giants New York Yankees Yogi Berra Detroit Yankees Cleveland Boston Chicago White Sox Baltimore Washington Kansas City Burdette Cubs Cincinnati Brooklyn Buhl Torlay Pie Ts Turlay Restos Porterfield Ciove Heller Kannes City Stone Builimare Chiesgo WipMh Daroven Bunday New Yorke Clevman Woanington Chicas Bostnn Petroit Wahsus City National Leamuee Mlwyuken Ory Daines Toly Bi Lovia Dikaon DJ Va McCornick Lawrennt Geoy Ve. Rand Garey Somlay Chienge Philedevnnia St. Lowia Bittsburgh Cinemati Milwaukes Los Angeles Hollywood Ryal Portland ROT Sacrament Ban Francisco Vancouver Prhbwang Envite Low Angeler Fortiand Bullywood Seattle San Frank WM Vie Sacramento Ni Vary Buren Ariamillus Saules tAdaiis Gan Diego Mesut Wrisley Ollywoon Wurte Iselb al Port Chicago Roy Iostan Balto Ad BO Haan Kansas

Oakland Girl Leads After 38 Holes In Clock CC Open

An Oakland teenager paced the Clock CC women’s open with a 38-hole total of 141, four under par, taking a two-stroke lead over Patty Berg who shot 73 to reach 1143. Cathy Cornelius matched a 79 for best round of the day, Darlene Hough led amateurs with 130, Gloria Armstron turned pro in April 1955, and events unfolded amid a strong field on a hot day with several near-record scores.

Oakland Hey Irons Patty Berg Cathy Cornelius Gloria Armstrong Cornelius Florida California P— Lanse

Rosewall and Hoad Lead Pacific Southwest Opens in L A

Ken Rosewall and Lew Hoad headline the 30th Pacific Southwest championships at the Los Angeles Tennis Club. U S Davis Cup hopefuls led by Billy Talbert face the Australian stars in a big test on American soil with Vic Seixas Ham Richardson Mike Green and Sam Giammalva in action.

Ken Rosewall Lew Hoad Los Angeles Tennis Club U.S Billy Talbert Vic Seixas Ham Richardson Mike Green Sam Giammalva

Akins Favoring Ring Matchup in Hollywood Legion b

Virgil Akins the fourth ranked welterweight contender from St. Louis sits as a 2-1 favorite over Charlie Sawyer of Los Angeles in a televised 10 round main event at Hollywood Legion Stadium. Both men possess knockout power with Akins stopping 18 of 36 while Sawyer halted 16 of 28.

Virgil Akins St. Louis Charlie Sawyer L. A Hollywood Legion Stadium Akins Sawyer

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