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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1955
Page
3
Archie Moore challenged Rocky Marciano in a heavyweight title bout at Yankee Stadium as Marciano stopped him in the ninth round. Moore hit the deck twice in the sixth but the champion prevailed to deny Moore the gold.
San Francisco and UCLA, two California teams, meet at Madison Square Garden for the Holiday Festival title. San Francisco, ranked No. 1 with a 3 game win streak, faces UCLA led by Willie Naulls and Morris Tut, in a high profile showdown following a cross country trip.
Stanford remains undefeated at five wins this season after a hard fought 62 55 road contest. Wisconsin led early but faltered late as Stanford pulled away in the final minutes.
California Bears defeated Wisconsin 62 55 as they chase a coast to coast intercollegiate basketball win. Iowa edged Stanford 52 04 in another tight league game. The Wisconsin game saw six lead changes early with reserve Mike Diag contributing key points.
San Francisco State and Chico State advance to the Far Western Conference final after decisive semi finals. San Francisco defeats Nevada 96 to 72 while Chico State beats Cal Aggies 68 to 53. Consolation games followed with Humboldt State and Sacramento State also winning.
New Yorker Guardo of Argentina will seek a 2 straight win streak in the 8 round main event against Milo Savage of Salt Lake City Utah in a high profile boxing card at Madison Square Garden.
Tulsa and North Carolina led opening rounds in major holiday tournaments. Tulsa defeated Oklahoma City 65 to 58 to reach the Dixie Classic semifinals, while North Carolina overwhelmed Villanova 86 to 63 in Raleigh. Duke, Wake Forest, Utah, Notre Dame, West Virginia, Stanford, and others advanced or pursued titles in Sugar Bowl, Orange Bowl, and related events across the nation.
The San Francisco Chronicle announced a charity golf match on January 21 to aid California flood victims. Participants include Jack Fleck Harvie Ward Byron Nelson and En Venturi at the Harding Park course. Northern California pros seek five spots in the Bing Crosby tournament January 13 to 15.
Hartack rode four winners at Tropical Park in Coral Gables Florida boosting his 1955 lead in national racing standings. A key victory added momentum for the premier jockey in a season marked by strong performances across meets.
UCLA coach Henry Sanders eased off practice while Michigan State coach Duffy Daugherty kept his players hard at work ahead of their Rose Bowl clash. Sanders cut sessions to an hour and a half and gave Tuesday off, while Daugherty pressed two full hours and promised more to come in a normal week pattern adapted for a Monday game.
Oklahoma and Maryland prepared for the 22nd Orange Bowl with both coaches ordering lighter practice. Three injuries among Terpins and Sooners are considered non decisive, as key players remain available and rest days are planned to prevent further harm.
In New Orleans Pitt coach Johnny Michelosen aims to blunt Georgia Tech’s pace in the Sugar Bowl by using Bil Selimit’s booming kicks to disrupt Tech’s explosive backs and punt returns. Pitt relied on guard Schmitt who averaged 42.2 yards per kick for 930 yards, ranking third nationally.
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