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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1956

Page

11

Scores From Neighboring Lightweight Bout Summary

In Los Angeles censella aged 136 stopped Ralph Cervantes 135 of Rockford Illinois. Philadelphia Jim Robinson 162 stopped Rudy Watkins 164 of Baltimore. Minneapolis Al Andrews 161 of St Paul outpointed Joe Schmolze 167 of Minneapolis.

Los Angeles Kid Censella Nicaragua Ralph Cervantes Rockford, Il Philadelphia Jim Robinson Rudy Watkins Baltimore Minneapolis al Andrews St. Paul Joe Schmolze

Clubs Lay Groundwork For Trading Across Leagues

At the minor league convention in Jacksonville Florida and ahead of the major league meetings in Chicago teams discuss trades. Cleveland Indians offer Mike Garcia to Detroit and Al Rosen to Boston for a top catcher while Cincinnati seeks Randy Jackson from Brooklyn. Philadelphia and Brooklyn near a pitcher for shortstop deal. Dodgers aim to acquire a catcher pitcher or outfielder without wrecking their club. Minor leagues also vote to rename to The National Association and limit player rosters to 28 by Opening Day.

Jacksonville Fla Cleveland Indiana Mike Garcia Detroit al Rosen Boston Cincinnati Redlegs Brooklyn Randy Jackson Chi Tiger Hank Greenberg Indians Garcia Hal Ara Frank Pig House Nus Coul Greenberg Rosen Red Sox Sammy White Redlegs Smokey Burgess Dodgers Jackson Chicago Cubs Gene Baker Sam Jones Phils Hiladelphia National Assn

Wrangling Tops Final Olympic Day as Games Close

On the last full day of the 1956 Melbourne Games bickering overshadowed cheerfulness. Disputes raged over diving judging and gymnastic scoring with Japan and the United States unhappy about results. France Britain and others protested cycling decisions while Russia led unofficial point totals in several events as Americans failed to win gold in key finals.

Hungary Russia U. S Japan United States France Britain Italy Ercole Baldini Ireland International Cycling Federation Mexico Avery Brundage International Olympic Committee International Federation Karl Michael Dartmouth Melbourne Hhe Wade America George Breen Buffalo N.Y Australia Murray Rose Takeshi Yamanaka U.S U.S. gurls—Marley Shriver of Glendale, Calif., and Sylvia Ruuska Berkeley Calif Yugoslavia

Big Ten Aid Plan Awaiting Full Faculty Vote

Big Ten presidents support the new financial aid plan but seek amendments and a 60 day cooling off period after Thursday approval by athletic directors and faculty reps. They call for further study of the policing role of Commissioner Tug Wilson, faculty representatives’ duties, and current travel expenses.

Big Ten Tug Wilson

Caroline Gets To Play Offense For Bears

Chicago Bears pivot on offense as J C Caroline, the speedster who set records at Illinois, prepares to carry the mail against the Chicago Cardinals at Wrigley Field. Coach Paddy Driscoll expects a packed crowd and a large TV audience to see Caroline used more on offense.

Caroline University of Illinois Chicago Cardinals Wrigley Field Bear Paddy Driscoll Bear TV Network

Bears face two crucial tests for Eastern title bid

The Bears rely on Rick Casares and Ed Brown as the top NFL rusher and passer to fuel two key games. They next meet the Cardinals, then close at Wrigley Field on Dec 16 against the Lions, Western division leaders by a half game.

Rick Casares Ed Brown National Football League Bears Cardinals Wrigley Field Lions

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