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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1956

Page

5

Bears Hold Wilt to 23, Still Lose

Wilt Chamberlain scored 23 points and grabbed several rebounds as Kansas, led by the towering sophomore, fell 66-56 to California. Cal used a collapsing defense to limit him to three field goals and nine points at halftime, keeping Kansas from pulling away until the second half.

Bears Don Weiss Associated Press Kansas Jayhawks Chamberlain Jayhawks California Wilt Kansas Cal Roe

Indiana Plans To Interview Dickens

Indiana University Athletic Director Frank E. Allen announced plans to interview Phil Dickens, coach of undefeated Wyoming, at Bloomington. Dickens is among about 20 candidates considered as IU searches for a new head football coach, with interviews delayed until after bowl games.

Bloomington Ind Frank E. Allen Indiana University Phil Dickens Wyoming Allen Dickens I.U Tennessee

Iowa Mailing Rose Bowl Tickets Returns Unfulfilled Orders

The University of Iowa business office begins phase two of mailing out Rose Bowl tickets. About 60,000 orders were received but only 12,000 tickets were available. Unsent ticket buyers will receive refunds. Extra staff assist to finish by week’s end.

Iowa City State University of Iowa

Rose Bowl notes and personal tales from Iowa writers

Iowa and Oregon State reporters, locals, and press staff gather at the Rose Bowl scene in Pasadena. The piece recalls Durden’s homecoming, Californian ties on the OSU squad and a lighthearted romance tease around Kenny Ploen and Tony McClean. It also mentions gym routines, hotel life, meals, a Debbie Reynolds dating headline lore, and a Cedar Rapids death of Hugh Nichols.

Durden Eggers Sterling Hammack Los Angeles Oregon State Rose Bowl Huntington-Sheraton Disneyland Iowa Oregon Annadale Country Club Tournament of Roses Huntington Forest Evashevsk Grantland Rice Michigan State UCLA Billy Wells Debbie Reynolds Wells Debbie Kenny Ploen Antoinette Tony” McClean Tony Kenny Pleen Kenny Alex Fidler Cedar Rapids Hugh Nichols Hugh Hollywood Hollywood Legion Stadium California

Basketball Clinic Slated at I State

An Iowa State college armory clinic on December 22 will be the IHSSA mid winter project featuring two nationally known coaches. Bill Strannigan of Iowa State will discuss offenses and Everett Shelton of Wyoming will cover defenses. Six Iowa high school teams Monticello Farragut Ames Calumet Grinnell Spencer will play two quarters each in the evening session.

Ames Iowa State College Iowa High School Athletic Assn Bill Strannigan Iowa State Everett Shelton University of Wyoming Iowa Monticello Farragut Calumet Grinnell

Vejar Defeats Andrews by Seventh Round TKO in Miami

Chico Vejar of Stamford stopped Al Andrews of St. Paul in the seventh round at Miami Beach. Vejar opened three cuts on Andrews, who weighed 158 pounds, and the ring surgeon halted the bout after assessing deep cuts on the left eye and head. Both fighters bled as the bell rang.

Miami Beach Fla INS Chico Vejar Stamford

Top money winner retains crown for fifth straight year

The U S Trotting Association announced Wednesday that the top money winner last season has secured the leading earnings title for the fifth consecutive year, extending a dominant stretch in pacing and racing earnings.

U.s. Trotting Association

Detroit Writers Claim Layne Wasn't Slugged

Detroit sportswriters challenged claims that Bobby Layne was slugged by Bears defender Ed Meadows in a Sunday NFL game. They cited game films showing Layne upright after a tackle, with Meadows blocking from behind and no slugging evident, while noting the play remained controversial for lateness.

Detroit Layne Detroit Lions Bobby Layne Chicago Bears Edwin J. Anderson Lions NFL Bert Bell Ed Meadows Bears Lyall Smith Detroit Free Press Meadows Edgar “Doc” Greene The Detroit News Smith Bobby

Two Rider Regulars Out of Franklin Tilt

Two Roosevelt high school regulars will miss the Franklin game at Coe fieldhouse. Norm Lust had knee surgery to remove a bone splinter and is out for the season. Gary Bean, regular forward, is in Florida on vacation and will not play.

Roosevelt High School Franklin Coe Fieldhouse Norm Lust Gary Bean Florida

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