College Basketball Roundup From Coast to Coast
Oregon and Missouri fights highlighted a night of college hoops as Oregon beat Washington State in a tight finish, Lionel Smith and Eli Morgan leading scoring for their teams. Portland U tames Pacific despite a slow start, while Fresno State overwhelmed Redlands to notch its fifth win.
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Basketba
Pete
Newell
San Jose
Washingtony
Idaho
Oregon
Corvatus
Missouri
Lionel Smith
Tigers
Beavers
Smith
Eli Morgan
Ducks
Portland
University of Portland Pilots
No Léssex
Bliege
Pacific Tite
Pilots
Wally Panel
Tiger
Dave Davis
Fresno
Fresno State College
Redlands
Bulldogs
Len Brown
J. R. Perkins
Eagles vs Wildcats in key 1956 basketball clash at Chessall Gym
San Francisco George Washington High Eagles visit Ukiah to face the Wildcats and B team in a 7 30 p m showdown. Ukiah's expected starting lineup includes Leuckfeld Hucktins Chase Cochrane Kaivila with possible debuts by Mantooth Reed. The Eagles rely on speed and presses led by center Burton and forward Hammond Johnson with Coleman and Van Hoff in the backcourt.
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Big City
Ukiah
Chessall Gymnasium
San Francisco
George Washington High Eagles
Wildcats
Fred Sten
Ineup
Fred Leuckfeld
Richard Hucktins
Leroy Chase
Terry Cochrane
Ralph Kaivila
Lynn Mantooth
Arvin Reed
Cheup
Terry McKeon
Bob van Dyke
van Dyke
Rocky
Graziano
Johnny Edgar
Ricky Hooker
Charles Smith
Jim Whitaker
Fred Tren
George Washington
Eagles
Mac Burton
Bob Hammond
Ernie Johnson
Vern Coleman
Johan den van Hoff
San Franciisco Us
Varsity
Fred Leuchfeld
Chessall Gym
Journal
Erickson
Wrestling Bouts at Purdy Hall Highlight Local Night
Three wrestling matches headline a Purdy Hall show sponsored by the Ukiah VFW tonight. The card opens at 8 39 p m with a 45 minute semi windup followed by a one hour two out of three falls main event featuring Hans Schnabel and Lou New man vs Ronnie Etchison and Ray Stern. Louie Zaina reports plentiful seating including ringside and general admission.
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Carl Purdy Hall
Ukiah
VFW
Louie Zaina
the View
Hans Schnabel
Lou Newman
Pacific Coast
Ronnie Etchison
Ray
Thunder) Stern
Pete Peters
How Aw
John Barnett
John Swenski
Ewining
Vineet Lopes
Oregon States Witte credits coaches for football success
Mortician student John Witte of Corvallis Oregon is a 6 foot 2 inch lineman for Oregon State who deflects praise to his coaches Tommy Prothro Clay Stapleton and Bob Zelinka as his key. He says teammates and guidance shaped his performance and keeps his eyes on the field.
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Ken Wheeler
Corvallis
Ore
Los
Oregon State
John Witte
Ommy Prathto
Pacific Ve
Klamath Falls
Oregon
Life Short Among NFL Head Coaches
United Press notes coaching job longevity in the NFL. Jim Lee Howell of the New York Giants, Lisle Blackbourn of the Green Bay Packers, and Weeb Ewbank of the Baltimore Colts sit tied for third in tenure, while Paul Brown and Buddy Parker have longer service. The article details season conclusions as Colts host the Redskins with Browns and Parker as senior figures.
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United Press
National Football League
Jim Lee Howell
Arkansas
New York Giants
Chicago Bears
Howell
Lisle Blackbourn
Green Bay Packers
Weeb Ewbank
Baltimore Colts
Baltimore
Municipal
Redskins
Colts
Notre Dame Navy
Jayvee Gridders Honor Nicknames for 1950 Season
Linita Clausta asked to deliver gifts to Uke th. The Jayvee squad named Mr. Touchdown Mr. Blocker Mr. Tackler Mr. Hustler and Mr. Runner for standout play. Fuzzy Moulder Larry Venturi James Miller Ray Crabtree and Terry Heth received the titles. Jing DeWtt was named seasonal captain.
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Linita Clausta
Touchdown
Blocker
Tackler
Hustler
Runner
Uketh
Uklah
Art Aragon Foe Hit By Texas Suspension
California welterweights Art Aragon and Dick Goldstein were suspended after a San Antonio bout surfaced as a possible dive. Morgan cited Aragon’s arranging to take a dive and Goldstein’s agreeing to dive while denying intent.
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Art Aragon
Texas
Austin
M. B. Morgan
California
San Antonio
Morgan
Dick Goldstein
Aragon
New York
Goldstein
Los Angeles
Alton Erickson
Spider Webb Seeks New Fights After Knockout Victory
Spider Webb extended his win streak to eight with a second round technical knockout of Pat McAteer to claim the British Empire middleweight title. Webb, ranked ninth by the NBA and fourth by Ring Magazine, says he is ready to fight any higher-ranked middleweight on the road to a championship. In Washington, a midsummer Senators Phillies charity game will fund youth programs with a $3,500 contribution from the Senators.
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Chicago
Spider Webb
Pat McAteer
Webb
National Boxing Association
Ring Magazine
Washington
Washington Senators
Philadelphia Phillies
Senators
Giants Lead NL Fielding Trio and 1956 Coaching Change
Three New York Giants players Ped Schoendienst Jackie Brandt and Buon Mueller led NL fielding at their positions marking top defensive performances in 1956 Brooklyn Dodgers posted the best team fielding average while the Pirates made the most errors Cardinals doubled plays and turned two triple plays. Wayne State coach Joel Mason applies for Indiana head football job replacing Bernie Crimmins who resigned after a 3 6 season.
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NEW York
New York Giants
Tuan
Giants
Ped Schoendienst
Jackie Brandt
Buon Mueller
Schoendienst
Joe Adcock
Braves
Wile Jones
Cincinnati
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cincinnaat Redlegs
Brooklyn
Pirates
Cardinals
Detroit
Joel Mason
Wayne State University
University of Indiana
Bernie Crimmins
Indiana
US Davis Cup Squad Fiery Over Australian Snub
United States tennis players express anger after Australia excludes them from Melbourne national championships. Billy Talbert protests to gain experience for Mike Green and Myron Franks as Dinny Pails predicts a five match loss to Australia. Vic Seixas eyed a rare win but coach notes tough conditions.
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Ty Leo H. Petersen
Adelaide
Australia
United States
U.S
Melbourne
Billy Talbert
Mike Green
Miami Beach
Fla
Myron Franks
Santa Monica
Calif
Dinny Pails
Lew Hoad
Ken Rosewall
Pails
Talbert
Vic Seixas
Robinson and Fullmer test punch speeds in electronics bout
Sugar Ray Robinson conceded he lost the so called electronics battle with Gene Fullmer but predicted victory in their Jan 2 middleweight championship rematch. Tests by Lavoia Laboratories showed Robinson's punch speed at 15.2 mph with 1500 pounds force versus Fullmer at 30.4 mph and 1260 pounds. The title defense is set for Madison Square Garden on Jan 2.
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Greenwood Lake
N.Y
Sugar Ray Robinson
Gene Fullmer
Robinson
Fullmer
Lavoia Laboratories
Morganville
N.J
Madison Square Garden
Little Player in Point Scramble With Chamberlain
Wilt Chamberlain of Kansas leads the NCAA scoring race for the second straight week with 158 points over four games, averaging 39.5. Chet Forte of Columbia sits second with 152 points and 30.4 points per game, both above 30.0 as top scorers.
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New York
Wilt Chamberlain
Kansas
Little Chet Forte
Columbia
Ncaa Service Bureau
Chamberlain
Sev
Philadelphia
California
Forte
Parry O'Brien Plans 12 Country Tour Before Pro Football
Olympic shot put champion Parry O'Brien prepares for a five month State Department tour starting Jan 6 visiting the Philippines Singapore Malaya Viet Nam Cambodia Thailand Burma India Pakistan Ceylon Arabia and Austria. He will demonstrate throwing events and run the 100 yard dash while awaiting Air Force discharge. He eyes pro football with interest from the San Francisco 49ers who consider him a potential fullback as he remains the only man to clear 63 feet in shot put.
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Oscar Fraley
New York
Parry O'Brien
State Department
O'Brien
Philippines
Singapore
Malaya
Viet Nam
Cambodia
Thailand
Burma
India
Pakistan
Ceylon
Arabia
Austria
Air Force
Sandra O'Brien
Pat
Melbourne
Helsinki
San Francisco
Thal
Hilotak
Fae
TCU Faces Mental Hurdles Before Cotton Bowl Showdown
Fort Worth and New York reports preview TCU as mentally taxed by senioritis and a string of losses after a strong start. Coach Abe Martin seeks to revitalize veterans ahead of a New Year’s Day Cotton Bowl clash with Syracuse led by All-America halfback Jimmy Brown amid doubts from past defeats.
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ED Pfitee
Fort Worth
Tex
UPI
Texas Christian
Syracuse
Jimmy Brown
Abe Martin
Martin
Texas A&m
TCU
Aggies
Miami
Texas Tech
Angels
Martin Wer
Nelo
Chuck Curtis
Jim Swink
Ken Wineburg
Jane
Alabama
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