Roller Derby Invades Bay at Cow Palace San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO UP Leo Seltzer launches a three week roller derby run at Cow Palace Fridays Saturdays and Sundays drawing crowds near 9000 nightly after past capacity runs in Los Angeles and New York. He plans 20 to 30 teams across major cities while promising a professional, up the age 18 to 22 sport with paid travel and benefits for top players.
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Leo Steltzer
Seltzer
Big Cow Palace
Seaver
Olympic Auditorium
Los Angeles
New York
Madison Square Garden
Garden
Cow Palace
Brooklyn
Chicago
San Diego
Hollywood
Stelzer
Padres
Perri Langley
Ann Cavello
Sdar
Little Terri
Mommie
Ring Magazine names Marciano Fighter of the Year
Rocky Marciano of Brockton Mass is named Fighter of the Year for 1955 by Ring Magazine marking his third win of the honor. The selection highlights two title defenses and clean personal conduct while Sugar Ray Robinson and Archie Moore receive other considerations.
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New York
Rocky Marciano
Ring
Miagimine
Brockton
Mass
Carticbor Olson
Joe Louis
Rocky
Bourber Joe
Maregni
Nat Pleischer
Bobo Olson
Chicago
Camen Basilio
Tony DeMarco
Boston
Ring Magazine
Archie Moore
Nino Valdes
Kayo
Marciano
Moore-Olson
Archies
Matreiano
Russell Tops Gola In Debate On Height Dominance
In a clash of hoops eras the argument favors Russell over Gola for a key role due to his seven footer reach and shot blocking. Wooden and Woolpert weigh height and defense as decisive, noting Russell can dominate a game while Gola remains a versatile all around talent.
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Ienesoite
Tom Gola
San Francisco
BU Russell
Golik
la Salle
Philadelphia Warriors
Russell
Gala
Johnny Wooden
UCLA
Wooden
Bi Yus
Phil Woolpert
San Fran
Cisco
Goht
Russell Ie
Bobo Olson
Archie Moore
Rocky Marengo
Chamberlain
Squaw Valley Impresses Avery Brundage During Site Tour
Avery Brundage, president of the IOC, toured Squaw Valley’s proposed 1960 Winter Games sites in California. He praised the excellent ski slopes and said state funding must meet Olympic standards to advance the project. He spent four hours reviewing ski jump, lifts, bobsled runs, and stadium plans and noted Cortina plans for approval.
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Squaw Valley
Calif
Cap
Avery Brundage
International Olympic Committee
Brundage
Squaw Valeley
California
Organizing
Cortina
Italy
Ukiah Rod and Gun Club Meeting Monday Night
Ukiah Rod and Gun Club will install Jack Want as the new president at the Grange Hall 7330 p.m. A meeting and refreshments follow. The program includes two short films, Wishing Holidays and Pairplay, with membership dues set at $2 per year.
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Jack Want
Ukiah Rod
Grange Hall
Florida
1955 Happenings: Dog Forfeits A Nebraska Baseball Tilt
In 1955 odd sports moments include Lexington forfeit a baseball game after a manager refuses to remove his dog’s jacket, a Kearney pitcher singled in the fifth before the dispute escalated and the umpire was challenged. Other items note a Little League dispute overruling an umpire, a Milwaukee senior citizen's baseball interest, and quirky football and betting anecdotes.
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Lexington
Kearney
Nebraska
Lesington
Sturgeon Bay
Wis
Russ Demmin
Russ
Bruins and Dons duel as UCLA faces San Francisco in finale
UCLA breezes past Duquesne 72 57 to set Friday final with San Francisco, which aims to extend its 35 game win streak. Holy Cross is routed 67 51 by the Dons as Brigham Young wins Detroit Motor City Tournament.
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UCLA
San Francisco
Dons
California
New York
Madison Square Garden
Bill Mullen
Bill Russell
Holy Cross
Duquesne
Declans
Westwood
Calif
Johnny Wooden
Motor City
Brigham Young
Detroit
Houston
Texa
Rice
Texas
SMU
Texas A & M
Holiday Festival Semis Set in Close Contests
San Francisco beat Holy Cross 67 51 and UCLA defeated Duquesne 72 57 in the semifinals. La Salle topped Syracuse 75 to reach the finals while St John CN Yo won 97 85 over Fordham. Louisiana Invitational results include Washington St 60 over Louisiana 56 and Connecticut 66 58 over Brown.
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Texas
Texas Christian
SMU
Arkansas
Big Seven
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Kansas - Missouri
Colorado-Iowa St
I Kansas
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Santa Clara
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Florida State
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina State
North Carolina
New Orleans
Utah
College Park
George Washington
Louisville
Western Kentucky
Murray Sr
Eastern Kentucky
Dayton
Washington and Lee
Clemson
Louisiana St
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Georgia
Cincinnati
Virginia
Richmond
Army
Seton Hall
Virginia Tech
William and Mary
Rhode Island
Florida
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Evansville
Hardin-Simmons
San Francisco
Holy Cross
UCLA
Duquesne
Consolation
LaSalle
Syracuse
St. John’s
Fordham
Washington St
Louisiana
Centeniry
Texas St
Connecticut
Brown
Massachusetts
Amherst
Bowdoin
Harvard
Colby
Middlebury
Shrine Game East Versus West Set For Ground Power Clash
East coach Woody Hayes leads a ground oriented lineup featuring Hopalong Cassady and Tony Branoff while the West leans on air power with quarterbacks Jim Contrastto and John Roach. End backs and pass receivers populate both squads as practice indicates two platoon rules will apply.
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San Francisco
Jim Contratto
Southern California
John Roach
Southern Methodist
Howard
Hopalong
Cassady
Ohio State
Tony Branoff
Michigan
Len Moore
Penn State
Don Schaefer
Notre Dame
Chuck Sticka
Trinity
Woody Hayes
Hopulong Cassady
Hayes
Pep Scores Tenth Win of Comeback
Ex champion Willie Pep scores his tenth straight win after a Southpaw victory over Andy Arel. Pep eyes a challenger bout with Carmelo Costa next month and aims for a title shot against the San Francisco winner, despite injuries from a ninth round collision.
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Miami Bisach
Fln
Willie Pep
Carmelo Costa
Brooklyn
Willie
Andy Arel
Massena
N.Y
Sparmate
Pep
Hartford
Conn
Costa
Miami Beach Auditorium
Sandy Saddler
Saddlen
Flash Klorde
San Francisco
Lou Viscusi
Nest
Bruins and Spartans Begin Final Rose Bowl Prep
UCLA and Michigan State started final Rose Bowl preparations in Pasadena cutting drills to focus on sharp game readiness. Ronnie Knox was examined by Dr. Walter Scott and deemed recovered from an ankle break with no added risk, though limited practice remains.
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Alex Warn
Pasadena
Calif
UCLA
Michigan State
Henry cRed
Sanders
Bruins
Duty Daugherty
Spartans
Walter Scott
Ronnie Knox
Scott
Knox
Dauzherty
Michigan
Marl Marall
Forecast for '56 Two Cars In Every Garage Ad
Magazine ad hints at the 1956 promotion promising two cars available through the dealership network. The copy emphasizes affordability and quick financing with limited availability and regional distribution.
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Lamar Meyer
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East Los Angeles Junior College Stadium
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