Panthers Rally Fades in Narrow Loss to Jolans 80 73
Chanute Junior College Panthers fall short against Joliet Junior College Red Devils 80 to 73 in the opening Southeast Kansas Junior College league game. Bud Routh scores 29 to lead Jolans while Chanute’s Jan Holman nets 25 as the Panthers fade late after a 43 35 halftime deficit. Approximately 600 fans attend.
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Bowling Scores in Fike League Dense with Player Highs
The lig page lists scores and high games for clubs including Fike and Elks with players like J Jacobs J Jaroba Gifford B Johnson H Cox and teams such as Merchants VFW Pioneer Phillips and Santa Reed. It records high games 30 and individual totals across leagues including Meadow Sweet Rang Motors News Standard Cities Service Mid American and Fadler Produce with many figures.
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Basilio Wins Boxing Writers Fighter of the Year
Carmen Basilio the welterweight champion wins the Edward J. Neil Memorial plaque as Fighter of the Year. Bob Murphy, 22, undefeated 147-pound prospect, is Rookie of the Year. Harry Mendel awarded the James J. Walker Memorial plaque for long meritorious service. The trio to be honored at the Boxing Writers Association dinner on Jan. 19.
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Detroit Bowlers Lead In All Star Tournament
In Chicago 46 men and 46 women advanced from four days to semifinals for 14 final berths in each division. Detroit veterans Ray Lubanski and Dolores Wroblewski head the field. Labanski tops the men with 5 105 over 21 games, Wroblewski at 3 096 over 16 games.
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Diaz and Liston Feature On Miami Beach Card Night
The Associated Press reports results from Miami Beach and St Louis. Fra Miguel Diaz outpointed Danny Giovanelli in 10 rounds at 150 pounds. Sonny Liston stopped Larry Watson in St Louis while Joe Rowan edged Zack Hobbs in Trenton.
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Sonny) Liston
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College and Pro Basketball Scores Across Several Games
A roundup of scores includes Philadelphia 109 over Boston 108 and New York 98 over Minneapolis 91. Other results feature N C State 100 over Clemson 83 and Illinois 108 over Notre Dame 93 with multiple college games in progress or completed.
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Warriors Ambush Looms as Dons Face Marquette Test
The San Francisco Dons, riding a 29 game win streak, may face a Marquette ambush when they meet in Chicago. Marquette extended its win streak to four with a 71-65 win over Miami of Ohio as San Francisco rested. Other top results included North Carolina State and Duquesne extending winning runs, George Washington and Illinois posting big scores, and the DePaul Invitational opener set with a Duquesne win effort highlighted by Mickey Winograd.
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Score Named Rookie of 55
P H Score of the Cleveland Indians was named the American League 1955 Rookie of the Year by 24 Baseball Writers Association voters. He struck out 245 batters, won 16 games, and posted a 2.85 ERA in his first major league season. Billy Klaus and Norm Zauchin of Boston Red Sox also received votes.
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Detroit's Ebben Leading Scorer in Missouri Valley
Detroit hot shooting forward Bill Ebben tops the Missouri Valley scoring list with a season average of 26.3 after an opening game 32 points against Notre Dame and 47 over the next two games. Grady Smith of St. Louis is second at 23.3. Joe Todd of St. Louis and Jack Gower of Bradley tie for third with 20 points. Don Bolde of Houston leads post with 17.5, followed by Lee Ott of Bradley and Jim McLaughlin of St. Louis. Veterans Jack Foster of Houston and Joe Stevens of Wichita are near the top. Oklahoma A&M's W. Barnhouse and Bob Hodgson of Wichita are tied for tenth. Attendance peaks at 397,997 for six home games as the Rams face Cleveland in Los Angeles on Dec. 26. Baltimore reports a large attendance jump to 236,826.
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Pro Grid Attendance Shows Increase in 1955
An Associated Press survey of 12 NFL cities shows fall crowds the largest in history with attendance up 12.7 percent from 1954. Total 1955 attendance reached 2,722,685 versus 2,415,048 in 1954 and the average per game at 37,815. Only the Giants Steelers and Lions posted declines.
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Sooners Start Drills For Orange Bowl Tilt
Oklahoma football opens light contact drills as the Sooners prepare for the Orange Bowl against Maryland. Center Jerry Tubbs removes a cast but will miss practice in Norman, while Eldon Loughridge returns to light drills and QB Jimmy Harris nurses a shoulder. A deer with no locked tag in Arizona draws a $100 minimum fine.
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Two K State Players Ineligible Next Year
Kansas State will face the 1954-55 season without stars Vicens and Schneider as ineligible seniors due to previous freshman team play at Marquette. Athletic director Mullins said Big Seven rules change in 1953 triggered eligibility status after faculty at a Kansas City meeting ruled them ineligible following this season. Vicens averaged 10.8 in 20 games, Schneider 5.4 in 21 games.
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Turner Favored In Syracuse Middleweight Bout
Turner rated a 2-1 favorite over Jackie Labua in a 10 round middleweight bout tonight. The telecast airs nationally at 9 PM CST on ABC. Earle Smith, a Navy football catcher, is on the Middle baseball squad.
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Ameche and Graham Dominate 1955 NFL Offense Titles
Philadelphia report notes rookie Alan Ameche of the Baltimore Colts and Otto Graham of the Cleveland Browns led the league in major offensive categories for 1955. Ameche set a fresh man record with 961 rushing yards on 213 carries. Graham led passers with 1 721 yards on 98 completions. Pete Pihos of the Eagles topped receivers with 62 receptions for 864 yards and 7 touchdowns.
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George Kell Signs With Chicago White Sox
George Kell, the Chicago White Sox leading hitter, signs a new contract in Chicago agreements reported as official. The veteran infielder continues to anchor the lineup as the club braces for the upcoming season.
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Signed 1956 Contract Marks New Season For Chanute Star
The Chanute Tribune reports the player signed his 1956 contract yesterday confirming plans for the upcoming season. The signing follows last season's conclusion and signals readiness for the new campaign.
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Washburn Cruises Past Ottawa In Big Early Lead
Washburn University opened with a 27 to 3 run and beat Ottawa 93 to 62 in a basketball game last night. The Ichabods dominated at Ottawa, Kansas, widening the margin early and finishing strong.
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Buffalo Grades Boy’s Team Beats Altoona 48 26
In a league game Monday the Buffalo grade school boys defeated Altoona 48-26 as Carl Harvey Jr. poured in 31 points. The Altoona girls triumphed in the related game 17-10.
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