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1 image. Michigan pre-Rose Bowl game rally (Cocoanut Grove), 2 January 1956. Clarence "Biggie" Munn (Athletic Director) Pat Kelley (Michigan State University Cheer Leader) Leo Carillo. (Handout). Supplementary material reads: "Photo caption: Joining in the huge Michigan State University pre-Rose Bowl game rally held at the Cocoanut Grove last night (Sunday) were MSU's Athletic Director Clarence 'Biggie' Munn Pat Kelley, MSU cheerleader and screen star Leo Carillo who was on hand to welcome the MSU rooters on behalf of the State of California. The gala event was attended by over 850 MSU alumni and enthusiasts". Another supplementary material reads: "Hanson and Schwam public relations, 1424 N. Hayworth, Hollywood 46. 1956-01-02. Immediate release. A huge throng numbering 850 Michigan State University rooters and alumni took over the Cocoanut Grove last night (Sunday) for a gigantic pre-Rose Bowl game rally which climaxed four hectic days of excitement by MSU enthusiasts prior to today's (Monday) Spartan-Bruin clash. Attending the gala Spartan rally were such notables as Clarence 'Biggie' Munn, MSU's Athletic Director Head Coach Hugh 'Duffy' Daugherty Actor William Bendix and 'Mr. California' screen star Leo Carillo, who welcomed the enthusiastic Michigan State University crowd on behalf of the State of California. The evening's activities, which included speeches by Mr. Carillo and Athletic Director Munn, were highlighted by the appearance of MSU's drum najors and cheerleaders who led the audience through a series of MSU's cheers and songs. Marge and Gower Champion, who headline the regular Cocoanut Grove show, put on a special performance as their contribution to this memorable Michigan State University event".
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image
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1 photograph : negative, b&w 10 x 13 cm. negatives (photographic) photographs
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