Wilt the Stilt Chamberlain faces AAU probe over amateur status
The AAU investigation questions Wilt Chamberlain's early play under an assumed name against pros in Cumberland Maryland. The probe could affect his Kansas career by deeming him ineligible and risking disbarment, with officials arguing he played as a professional while still a minor.
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Kansas Player Denies Pro Connection Charge
New York AAU officials reported a claim Wilt Chamberlain played under an assumed name against professionals, but the Kansas freshman star denied it. Col. Harry D. Henshel said he cannot substantiate the reports and emphasized the issue is strictly a college matter.
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Shelley Mann Captures 1956 National 20-Yard Butterfly Title
In Daytona Beach Florida Shelley Mann won the 20 yard butterfly at the AAU national championships her first 1956 national title at 18. She set a meet record with 2 minutes 263 seconds while earlier she lost the 400 yard individual medley to Sylvia Ruska and saw her 100 yard breaststroke bid fall short.
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Wertz shines in Indians spring work amid polio recovery
Al Lopez commends Vic Wertz for marked improvement and growing confidence in field and plate during early spring with Cleveland Indians. Wertz, who recovered from polio last year, has been progressing at his own pace this camp. Gene Fullmer was named after his father, former heavyweight fighter Gene Tunney.
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Poor Batting Plagues Post Flonten, 8 C-ur-men
Outfielder Wally Post worries about hitts as spring batting average sits around .250. He cites injuries and comeback as factors with a peak season in 1985 at .208 and 300 games.
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