Browns Rally Past Eagles As Redskins Soar In Week's Action
Clevelandback Tommy OConnell led a 26 point win over Philadelphia using a balanced attack with Preston Carpenter. Washington surged with a big scoring spree against New York, their best of the season, as Wells and Darrow connected for TDs and a strong defense shut down the Giants.
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Forty Niners Triumph as McElhenny Breaks Wide
Hugh McElhenny races 86 yards for a key first-half TD to lift the Forty Niners over Green Bay 14 9. Gordie Soltau adds a 35 yard field goal and two conversions as Tittle passes and solid backfield blocking help seal victory.
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Gordie Soltau
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Key Middleweight Bout Set For Tonight
European middleweight contender Charles Homez among hard-hitting Ralph ex fighters slated for a 10 round bout tonight with a possible world title shot on the line.
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Ralphex
Four Shockers Hit West Coast Football Scene
A flurry of results from the West Coast slate sees upset wins by Oregon State over Idaho in a late comeback, Washington State toppling California, and UCLA and Washington delivering strong performances. Notable margins include Washington’s 34-13 win and a 20-19 upset by Hardin-Simmons.
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Rose Bowl picks Iowa vs Oregon State in historic clash
Iowa upset Ohio State 6 0 to secure the Big Ten berth while Oregon State earned the Pacific Coast spot with a 14 10 win over Idaho. The Rose Bowl marks a first with two teams that met in the regular season facing off in Pasadena.
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Anderson Leads Ukiah to Cross Country Victory on New Course
Ken Anderson won with a time of 11:18 on Ukiah 1.9 mile course to beat teammate Bob Ryder by five seconds and lift Ukiah to a 36 19 win over Willits. Ryder, Studdard, Furner and Berg followed closely as Ukiah runners dominated the meet.
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Tom Berg
Ray Owen
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Myron Remington
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Charlie Smith
Dick Adams
Tim Miller
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Ukiah Wildcats Defeat Napa 13 to 6 in Season Finale
Ukiah High School football closes season with a 13 to 6 upset over Napa in Napa JC Memorial game. Leroy Broyles scores on a 20 yard reverse, Broyles and Pennington spark the offense with key runs and four timely interceptions. Ukiah's defense stifles Napa's spread attack as Whetstone returns a kickoff and Pennington helps drive the final scoring drive.
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Olympic IOC opens as US coaches predict success in Melbourne
The 1956 Olympic IOC gathering begins in Melbourne with 2,000 officials as competitions loom. US coaches Tucker and Muir express optimism on basketball and swimming while predicting US wins in diving and sprint events, with caution on 200 meter breaststroke and a crowded four minute mile field.
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Japan
Willits Basketball Plans and League Outlook
Willits athletes show progress in cross country and basketball drills as a proposed interschool meet with Ukiah Fort Bragg and others is discussed. Varsity and B teams face Ferndale South Fork and Strong opponents while Willits contemplates league elimination amid long travel.
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Celtics Grab Eastern Lead With Weekend Wins
The Celtics opened a one game lead in the Eastern Division after beating the Rochester Royals 108-86 in Boston and 101-87 in Rochester. Sharman scored 32 points led by 20 in the second half to overturn a 53-37 halftime gap.
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Lindsay joins NHL 300 goal club after hat trick
Ted Lindsay of the Detroit Red Wings became the latest member of the 300 goal club, tallying three goals in an 8-3 win over Montreal to reach 301 goals in 13 seasons. He reached 299 on a power play, then 300 on a second period deflection, and completed the hat trick in the third.
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