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June 1956: Houston wins the first of 16 men’s golf championships between 1956 and 1985 under coach Dave Williams.

June 15, 1956 0 82
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Rocky Marciano

April 27, 1956 0 86
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April 12-14, 1956: John Walsh coaches Wisconsin’s boxing team to a record eighth National Collegiate Boxing Championships team title.

April 12, 1956 0 73
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Adolphe Adam’s Makes History

February 18, 1956 0 98
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Jan. 10, 1956: Delegates at the 50th NCAA Convention approve the first College Division championship (basketball, for 1957); the NCAA treasurer reports the Association to be in stable financial condition for the first time.

January 10, 1956 0 80
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1955 Heisman winner Howard Cassady

December 3, 1955 0 78
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Fred Hutchinson replaces Harry Walker as the Cardinal manager

November 12, 1955 0 70
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Rookie Phenomenon: Ameche Sets Record with Back-to-Back 100-Yard Games

October 1, 1955 0 81
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Red Wings Clinch Stanley Cup Glory

April 14, 1955 0 106
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Catherine Street Makes History

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