College Fives Open Season Sparking Upset Tide
The season opens with San Francisco and Bill Russell facing potential shocks as upsets erupt across major programs. Notre Dame, Wisconsin, LSU, Arkansas, Fordham, and Idaho State fall early, while Missouri, Butler, and St Joseph's post key wins. LaSalle and NC State also win as upper teams edge rivals.
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Hamline
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Chanute and Lawrence Clash Highlight Kansas Clinic Sessions
The Kansas State High School Activities Assn hosts four basketball clinics this year with two early sessions in Pittsburg and Colby and two more on December 10 in Lawrence and Dodge City. Daytime sessions target officials coaches and players while two evening games are open to the public. Afternoon exhibitions feature Cambridge Bronson Pittsburg Sharon Springs Quinter Ford Jetmore Haskell Hiawatha. Evening matchups include Pittsburg Shawnee Mission Baxter Springs Neodesha Colby Russell Colby and Wichita teams.
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Kansas State High School Activities Assn
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Martinez wins by stoppage in third round over Greer
The welterweight contender Martinez weighed 14914 pounds and dominated Greer for two rounds before flooring him with a right hand and finishing at 2 14 of the third. It was Martinez's 19th straight win, with Basilio likely next for a title shot. Basilio's camp had dismissed Martinez's declarations.
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Carmen Basile
Associated Press
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Johnny Saxton
Martinez KO’s Greer in third round at Spokane bout
Vince Martinez of Paterson New Jersey scored an easy knockout of Ernie Greer from Oakland in the welterweight clash. Martinez grinned afterward and eyed a future title bout in Spokane Washington.
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Vince Martinez
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N. J
Ernie Greer
Oakland
DC All America Football Eleven Selected by AP
AP picks a versatile 1955 All America football backfield led by Cassady of Ohio State with Morrall Beagle Swink and McDonald. The squad features Schnellenberger DAgostino Wig Bisceglia Pellegrini plus Brown and Tu rminello on later lines with honorable mentions and a second team including Palack Maentz Jones Bosley Bolinger Suber Pitts Davenport Arnett Glick Schaefer and Delatorre.
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Howard Hopalong
Cassady
Associated Press
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Ron Beagle
Earl Morrall
Michigan State
Jim Swink
Texas Christian
Tommy McDonald
Oklahoma
Swink
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Kentucky
Beagle
Frank D'Agostino
Auburn
Paul Wiggin
Stanford
Jim Brown
UCLA
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Pat) Bisceglia
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Wig
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John Palack
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Tom Maentz
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Calvin Jones
Iowa
Bruce Bosley
West Virginia
Bo Bolinger
Scott Suber
Mississippi State
Hugh Pitts
Bob Davenport
Jon Arnett
Southern Cal
Gary Glick
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Henry Gremminger
Baylor
Joe Turminello
Louisiana State
Norman Masters
John Witte
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Jim Parker
William Meigs
Harvard
Steven Delatorre
Florida
George Welsh
Syracuse
Charley Horton
Vanderbilt
Ed Vereb
Panther Quintet Opens Tonight Against Pratt
Chanute basketball opens with the Black Panthers at home against Pratt led by Jan Holman 6 4 at center and Ted Smith 6 to start. Duke Myers 5 10 guards Gerald Howe 6 2 and Dennis De Meritt 5 11 forward. Reserve and local players also feature as Pratt drops first two games.
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Ted Smith
Duke Myers
Juco
W. H. McMurray
Stroud
Chanute
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Pratt
Jaco Ee
Panther
Gerald Howe
Bob Brundage
Tom Fajardo
Bill Eagle
Robert Killion
Delbert Winder
Oliver Ambler
Boxing and basketball results with rule changes noted
Spokane matches list Vince Martinez knocking out Ernie Greer in Spokane. Boise sees Mickey Rhodes stop Willie Stevens, and Los Angeles boxer Young Jack Johnson halts Zora Folley. Also announced are team white warmup jackets and college free throw lane widening to 12 feet. Free throws become 1-1 on all personal fouls this season. Stalling rule interpretation remains complex and debated.
St Benedicts Triumphs Over McPherson 78-48
St Benedicts built a 22 point halftime lead and coasted to a 78 48 basketball victory over McPherson. Don Rupp led St Benedicts with strong scoring and leadership throughout the game.
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St. Benedict’s
McPherson
Notice of Executor Appointment in Neosho County Probate
In Neosho County Kansas the probate court appointed Joe F Balch on November 7 1955 as executor of Elva S Grebe deceased with Letters Testamentary issued November 17 1955 All creditors must file claims within nine months of first publication or be barred Balch Bailey attorneys for the executor
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Chanute Tribune
Neosho County
Kansas
Elva 8 Grebe
Elva S. Grebe
Joe F. Balch
Balch & Bailey
Notice of Hearing in Estate Case Neosho County Kansas
In the Probate Court of Neosho County Kansas a petition by W W Rowan widower and sole heir seeks determine the descent of an undivided one half interest in Lot 10 Block 17 Evergreen Park Addition Chanute and all other property of Elma Oden Rowan at her death. Hearing set for December 17 1955 at 10:00 A M in Erie Kansas. W W Rowan petitioner attorneys for petitioner.
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Chanute Tribune
State OF Kansas
Neosho County
Kansas
Elma Oden Rowan
W. W. Rowan
Evergreen Park
Chanute
Erie
Balch & Bailey
Chanute Tribune Notes and Events for December 2 1955
Local paper reports community happenings in Chanute Kansas including brief notices and social updates. Notable items reference residents, upcoming meetings, and miscellaneous brief items from Friday edition.
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Chanute Tribune
Season Opener Signals McPherson Victory Over Opponent
Bob Nelson led McPherson with 13 points as the season opener featured a 14 point margin and the debut for both teams.
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Bob Nelson
McPherson
Notice Bazaar and Food Sale at First Church of God
Sat Dec 3 at Purity 212 East Main First Church of God 9th and Forest New Eggnog malt drinks holiday season Chili Cones 10 cents or Cartons 20 to 30 cents Chili Cheese Char or Steamed Dogs Suzy Qs Hot Chocolate Thick Maltas shakes cakes Root Beer soft cream sundaes Pints and quarts Barker's Dairy Bar north of Mem Bidg.
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Church of God
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Barker's
Mem
Bidg
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