State College Action Starts in CIC Loop
Kansas area cage fans get a taste of action in the Kansas Conference and a preview of CIC play. Omaha meets Pittsburg State Saturday night after a possible 4-0 start if Omaha beats Morningside Tuesday. Pittsburg State seeks momentum with undefeated Springfield State or the MIAA to enter the CIC opener with Omaha. Friends leads the week with a 3-0 mark after sweeping the Nebraska Wesleyan tourney in Lincoln.
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Tragedy in So touboua as two trucks plow into crowd
Two trucks in So touboua, Togo, crashed into a car carnival crowd killing more than 100 and injuring about 100. Among the dead is American Peace Corps worker James Driscoll of Buffalo, NY. He died from a broken neck. Three planes with doctors and supplies were sent to the village about 180 miles from Lome.
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San Diego Clinches Division With Big Win
San Diego defeats New York 38 to 7 to clinch the division while Oakland beats Denver 24 13 and Buffalo tops Houston 29 18. Kansas City and Denver also played with final scores noted. remaining schedule shows no further games.
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Injuries Fatal To Topeka Boy
William Robert Frey a 16 year old Silver Lake high school student died Sunday from injuries suffered Friday in a car train collision at the east edge of Silver Lake seven miles west of Topeka He was driving alone when his car was struck by a Union Pacific passenger train and was apparently thrown from the vehicle
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Greek Guardsmen Uniforms Echo Ancient Military Wear
Historians note Greek Royal Guardsmen parade in bouffant skirts tassled garters and white tights. They suggest the distinctive garb evolved from a short tunic worn by ancient Greek and Roman soldiers beneath armor.
Garlinghouse 86 Dies in Topeka Real Estate man
Lewis F. Garlinghouse of Topeka a real estate and construction businessman died after a long illness. He was 86 and author of a book on house plans and designs. Born near Berryton he graduated from Topeka High Baldwin and Washburn University School of Law. His firm built more than 1000 homes in Topeka. Services will be Wednesday.
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Innate fears in rats hint at human roots
Biologists note some rats fear cat odor due to inherited instincts while others fear snakes by sight. They suggest humans may share similar innate fears rooted in evolution.
Chanute Lumber Edges Cooper 44 to 35 in Comeback
Chanute Lumber rallied from 23-15 at halftime to beat Cooper Agency 44-35, securing second in the standings at 4-1 behind First State Bank of Thayer. Ken McCoy led Chanute with 15 points, with Tom McKenzie adding 13 and Berthoz 4 as Martin topped Cooper with 9.
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Elorde Retains World Junior Lightweight Title In Manila Bout
Manila report: Flash Elorde 130 pounds outpoints Suh Kang II 129 pounds to retain the world junior lightweight crown. Yokohama note: Apides Sithiran 142 outpoints Katsuyoshi Kubokura 145 in Japan. Panama result: Chocolate Zambrano 118 defeats Eugenio Hurtado 116 for 10 rounds.
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Thailand
Katsuyoshi Kubokura
Panama
Chocolate Zambrano
Mexico
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Kansas Physician Arrives in Saigon
Dr. Wayne G. Parker of Pittsburgh joins nine other American doctors and among 26 physicians in the field as part of the U S volunteer medical program aiding South Vietnam. The group arrives as the program expands to meet wartime medical needs.
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Gridley Yellowjackets hand Midway first loss in basketball
Gridley defeats Midway 59 to 34 as the Yellowjackets pull away in the final period 24 points to 7. S Burke leads Gridley with 20 points, D Burke adds 10 and Iseh 13, while Ed Cox and Ray Yarnell pace Midway with eight each and T Costin adds seven. Midway hosts Leroy next before Four County League play at Galesburg Friday.
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