Oklahoma Tops United Press Coaches Poll After Notre Dame Thrilla
Oklahoma claimed No. 1 in the United Press coaches poll after defeating Notre Dame in a TV showcase. Michigan State dropped to fourth as Georgia Tech and Tennessee rose to second and third. Minnesota and Iowa entered the top 10, with Stanford and Pittsburgh moving up, and four teams fell out of the top 10.
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Ukiah Cross Country Makes NBL Meet Debut
Ukiah varsity cross country travels to Tamatipals for the NBL meet becoming the first Ukrain athletic team to compete at that level. Real-harriers show early-season improvement led by runners such as Rusu Owens Ryder Anderson Turner and Remington with Ukiah scoring in the event.
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Anderson
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Baird
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Ukiah
Olympic weight team heads for Melbourne with star power
OSE Calif reports a strong U S weightlifting squad bound for Melbourne led by its champion Tommy Kono from Honolulu who is a noted lightweight. A standout lift of 400 pounds is highlighted as a sign of the team’s power and prospects.
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Cox Repeats as UP Back of the Week for Huskies
New York United Press selects Bobby Cox of Minnesota as back of the week for a second straight game after a two score performance and a setup of a third touchdown against Michigan. Also named were Jimmy Brown Syracuse Abe Woodson Illinois and John Brodie Stanford.
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Sugar Ray Robinson Signs For Tuneup Bout
Sugar Ray Robinson the middleweight champion will fight a tuneup bout before defending his title against Gene Fullmer on December 12 at Madison Square Garden. He agreed to a 10 round bout against Bob Provinai of Freeland Pennsylvania in New Haven Arena on November 10. Robinson weighs 162 pounds and aims for about 163 for Provinci, with Provizzi around 167.
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Baseball Congress Launches Drive to Increase Members
The National Baseball Congress launches a campaign to boost baseball clubs nationwide for the coming season. Congress President Ray Dumont says a western states tour shows only about one third of towns of 200 plus population sponsor a non pro club. Jaycee groups will hold meetings to form a municipal baseball board and organize a town sponsored team.
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No Coast Teams Listed for Cage Play at Garden
New York Madison Square Garden announces 1956 57 college basketball schedule with 13 regular season double headers and a four seven program Holiday Festival over Christmas. Twenty six outside New York area teams including Navy North Carolina Notre Dame and Ohio State will play at the Garden along with Utah Western Kentucky Xavier of Ohio Dayton Cincinnati and West Virginia during the regular season.
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NCAA Approves List of Grid Bowl Games
The NCAA approved the Sugar Bowl and nine other bowls in Kansas City. Executive Director Walter Byers said Louisiana segregation laws would not affect NCAA approval as bylaws lack any segregation provisions.
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European bantamweight title won in Bologna match
Emilio Mar i dis Quaiki noni, 118, defeated Balere Benedetto, 117, in Bologna to retain the European bantamweight crown. The bout featured two nationalities and highlighted the bantamweight division's competitiveness in Italy and France.
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San Jose State Coach Lands Brilliant Arizona Backfield
Henry Reger reports San Jose State coach Bob Bronzan lauds Arizona State backfield as the finest, citing ASU’s 47 13 victory over SJSU. Observers from Lynn Waldorf to Jack Myers weigh defenses and running threats, with praise for Arizona State’s depth and speed.
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AAU Eyes Repercussions From Santee Case at Convention
Los Angeles delegates at the 69th AAU annual convention plan to address charges in regulations on athlete expense allowances. A special committee, formed after the Santee dispute, is expected to propose a five dollar daily increase to twenty dollars in some cases and to review 350 world and championship records across track, swimming, and weightlifting.
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Boxers Bruce and Ward Win Narrow Decisions
Providence report lists Curtis Bruce defeating Pete Adams in Newark and Steve Ward outpointing Bob Murphy in Boston, with scores 160 to 102 and 144 to 143 respectively, noting locations Newark MOLYOKE Mass Hartford Boston.
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Norkus Must Fight Miteff at St Nick’s for Main Event
Promoter Teddy Brenner announced Charley Norkus must face Alex Miteff of Argentina in the St Nick’s Arena main event on March 10 or lose future bouts there. Norkus defeated Joey Rowan by decision in a dull 10 round main, while 21 year old Miteff impressed in the six round semi final by nearly shutting out John Henry.
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Forty Niners Cut Two Players Raise Defense Replacements
SAN FRANCISCO UP The San Francisco Forty Niners released Leo Rucka and veteran Fred Bruney on waivers on Monday and said replacements are being sought to bolster the defense. Rucka starred at Rice Institute in 1953 and was the Niners second pick in 1954. Bruney, a defensive halfback from Ohio State, rejoined the team this year after two years in the Army.
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Oklahoma Tops United Press College Football Ratings
Oklahoma leads the United Press college football ratings with a 5-0 record and 65-05 at 1st place. Georgia Tech is second at 5-0 with 16 first place votes, Tennessee and Michigan State follow, with Texas A&M, Ohio State, Minnesota, Texas Town, Stanford, and Pittsburgh rounding out the top ten.
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Wildcats Host Tamalpais in North Bay League clash
Ukiah high school hosts Tamalpais Indians in a key North Bay League game at Anton Stadium. Tamalpais, coming off a 6-0 loss to Vallejo, aims to rebound while Ukiah also features a junior varsity match against Willits at 8 p.m. Friday.
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Ukiah Class B weigh in for basketball and track tomorrow
Ukiah high school candidates for Class B sports will be weighed and measured by doctors starting around 3 p.m. tomorrow. Weighing ensures players meet age height and weight limits for Class B basketball and track teams, allowing eligible youths to compete against similarly aged peers.
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New White Sox Boss Sees Hope for Next Season
New manager Al Lopez says the White Sox are not a dying club and can beat the Yankees next year with help. He will discuss coaches and trades after signing a one year contract around 40000 dollars, noting Chicago finished third this season and his prior team Cleveland beat New York 15 of 22.
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