Fort Scott Hounds Triumph In 88-70 Home Opener
Fort Scott Greyhounds defeated Chanute Junior College Black Panthers 88 to 70 in the opening game of the 1956 basketball season at Chanute. Led by Earl Eddington and Leon Crane, Fort Scott built a steady lead, while Chanute struggled with shooting accuracy and rebounding. Don Grogan led Chanute with 20 points followed by Jim Johnson with 19 as Pratt tickets and Iola next.
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All-SEK football picks honor Ambler and Hawley by Coffeyville Journal
End Ambler and Buck Hawley of the Blue Comets named to the second team in all SEK League selections announced by the Coffeyville Journal from coaches votes. Fullback Frank Rodriguez on the third team. honorable mentions to tackle Howard Schooley and quarterback Gary Grogan.
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Coffeyville
Lawrence
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Pete Wall
William Turner
Pittsburg
Junior Viranda
John Winchester
Fort Scott
Melvin Burnett
Richard Rapier
Parsons
Jim McKnight
Noah Allen
Chanute
Walter Emmet
Andy McClure
Charles Watt
Harold Johnson
Adolph Spigarelli
Columbus
Dale Stiles
Iola
MartinRohde
Relay Team Sets Record at Sydney Dual Meet
The U S 2 mile relay team clocked 7 minutes 23 seconds to break the world record in a USA versus British Commonwealth track meet. Tom Courtney anchored the winning squad, with Jerome Walters Lon Spurrier and Arnie Sowell also key runners in the victorious effort.
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Australia
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Modesto
Calif
Jerome Walters
Los Angeles
Lon Spurrier
Delano
Arnie Sowell
Pitt
Sowell
Courtney
Dérek Johnson
Littler and Mangrum Clash in Arizona Exhibition Match
Gene Littler aimed to raise his earnings to 6000 in three days as he faced Lloyd Mangrum in the 12th round of a 39000 exhibition golf series in Arizona. Littler won again with a 71 at Paradise Valley CC, beating Sarazen by four. the series is filmed for a nationwide TV feature and ends tomorrow. The Arizona Country Club winner would meet Sam Snead at the Arizona Biltmore Course.
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Ariz
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Lloyd Mangrum
Arizona
Littler
Paradise Valley Country Club
Gene Sarazen
Sarazen
Chicago
Arizona Country Club
Sam Snead
Arizona Biltmore Course
Fight results by the Associated Press roundup
Boston Walter Byars outpointed Kid Gavilan in Newton show. Poirier defeated Niagara Falls opponent. New Haven Chico Ve jat stopped Phil Rizo in Stamford. Valdes stopped Dick Richardson in Havana. The report lists several bouts across cities including Brooklyn and England with various decisions and stoppages.
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Walter Byars
Kid Gavilan
Poirier
Niagara Falls
N.Y
New Haven
Conn
Chico Vejat
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Outa
Phil Rizo
Brooklyn
Teaiee
Shan Valdes
Havana
Dick Richardson
England
Machen Favored In Summerlin Bout For Title Shot
Eddie Machen, 24, ranked sixth, undefeated in 18 pro fights, faces Johnny Summerlin, 24, ranked eighth with a 30 6 2 record in a 9 p.m. CST bout televised by ABC. Intl Boxing Club hints Machen may meet Hurricane Jackson to decide a heavyweight contender, though Summerlin isn’t in that discussion.
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ABC
Kell Heads Home Plans to Play for Orioles in 1957
George Kell announced in Jacksonville that he will play again next year for the Baltimore Orioles. The 34 year old infielder had weighed retirement or a possible move into management before a talk with manager Paul Richards at the minor leagues convention.
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Fla
George Kell
Swifton
Ark
Baltimore Orioles
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Paul Richards
Pittsburg State Opens Season With Victory Over Northwest Missouri
Pittsburg State defeated Northwest Missouri 98 to 77 in Pittsburg. The Gorillas built a 47 to 30 halftime lead and never trailed.
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Pittsburg State
Northwest Missouri State
Hornung Wins Heisman Trophy for 1956 Season
Notre Dame star Paul Hornung captured the Heisman Trophy as 1956's outstanding college football player. He led the Irish in rushing passing scoring and punting despite a two win eight loss season. Hornung credited teammates Brennan and the coaching staff and faced a close vote with Tennessee's Johnny Majors.
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New York
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Louisville
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R and Majors
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Jerry Tubbs
Oklahoma
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Brennan
Benedict Five Plays Midway
Benedict High School fields an experienced Wil son County League basketball squad led by seniors Howard Shively and Roger Ford with mainstays North Clifton Anderes and Haller. They won their season opener 53 to 27 at Neosho Falls, while the grade school team also won 33 to 11. Midway visits Benedict to open league play this Friday and slate is filled with January and February conference games at Benedict and away games at Lafontaine Altoona Coyville Walnut St. Patrick's Neosho Falls Midway.
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Ford
Shively
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Matson Bids For Honors In NFL Quest
Philadelphia report says Ollie Matson of the Chicago Cardinals mounts a determined late bid for NFL ground gaining honors after a 70 yard effort last Sunday. The veteran back, regarded as one of the finest all around players, seeks continued league leadership in rushing yards.
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Chicago Cardinals
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Bears and Cardinals set for title-contending clash
Ground gain leader totals 818 yards on 161 attempts for 5.1. Rick Casares of the Bears trails by one yard. Eddie Brown of the Bears tops passing, with 139 attempts, 85 completions, 1,481 yards, 10 TDs. Lions receiver Dave Middleton, rookie, 44 catches for 663 yards.
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Detroit
Bobby Layne
Drivers License Tags at Coats Agency Noted
Coats Agency issues remains for driver licenses and car tags under the BRS license program. Officials emphasize orderly processing and updated forms for residents seeking vehicle registration services at the agency.
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Coats— Agency
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