June 1956: Houston wins the first of 16 men’s golf championships between 1956 and 1985 under coach Dave Williams. June 15, 1956 47
April 12-14, 1956: John Walsh coaches Wisconsin’s boxing team to a record eighth National Collegiate Boxing Championships team title. April 12, 1956 43
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 49