Rockets win coast to coast in Junior High tourney title clash
Ronnie Kennett led Lakeside with key scoring as Royster Rockets beat home squad 56 to 54 in a third–place battle of eighth and ninth graders. Roosevelt of Pittsburg claimed the ninth grade crown with a 40 89 thriller over Fort Scott while Chanute eighth graders topped Fort Scott in their division. Jim Sandage led Chanute ninth for a 13 point output as Lakeside earned eighth grade consolation with a 51 21 win. The Rockets schedule resumes January 7 at Iola.
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High School and College Basketball Scores Update
AP reports numerous high school results from Medicine Lodge to Shawnee Mission East and college results across the nation. Notable scores include Augusta topping Valley Center 88 to 60 and UCLA routing USC 84 to 7 with several regional games listed.
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Vilas Vikings 4-H Club Meets at Westview Nursing Home
The Vilas Vikings 4-H club held its December meeting at the Westview nursing home. Members participated in the program and activities during the session.
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Boston Patriots Return Tickets After Playoff Loss
The Boston Patriots announced ticket refunds for the AFL championship playoff game after losing 24-14 to Buffalo last Sunday. Thousands of tickets were sold for the December 26 showdown with San Diego, but the team failed to reach the title game.
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Evans Music Edges Naff and Bolze In Industrial Basketball
Evans Music overturned a 34-25 halftime deficit to win 53-47 over Naff and Bolze at St Patrick’s gym. Self Service beat Ben Franklin 51-44 after a 19-19 halftime tie, with a 15-5 third period surge and Benson leading Self Service with 7 baskets. Phillips led Evans with 10 points and five free throws, while Turner and Padilla added 16 for Naff and Bolze losers and Fehr had 13 for Ben Franklin.
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Fort Scott Tigers Rally to 54 49 Victory Over Comets
Fort Scott defeats Chanute Blue Comets 54 49 for its second Southeast Kansas League win. Steve Armstrong led scoring with 26 points on 13 of 17 from the field. Bruce Benson scored 12 for Chanute, Randy Richman added 10 as the Comets fall to 3-2. The Comet B team built its lead earlier before the rally.
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Kincaid Defeats Elsmore 67 44 In Nonleague Tilt
Kincaid High School toppled Elsmore 67 to 44 with a strong free throw edge 23 to 4 and 27 fouls costing Elsmore three starters. Kersley led Kincaid with 22 points as Monty Briley added 16. Chanute and Fort Scott posted separate results in the same bill. George Mira’s rookie start helped the 49ers beat the Packers with 10 completions.
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Oddities in 1964 Kansas Sports Bring Chuckles
A Kansas Year in 1964 yielded quirky sports tales from Fredonia to Fort Riley. One center played for both squads in a junior high football game after a player fell from a tree. The Whites won 12-0.
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Southeast Cherokee tops Erie in 54-41 win
Southeast Cherokee defeated Erie 54 to 41 as Lee Tipping and Randy Evens led the winners with 13 points each. Craddock 421 and McCoy 09 contributed for Southeast while Erie’s Dave Aikins scored 23 to lead all scorers. The win leaves Southeast at 5-2 on the season and undefeated in CNC League action.
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Chance Named Pitcher of the Year at Tops in Sports Banquet
Baltimore AP report says Dean Chance the Angels right handed pitcher will be honored January 11 as the Major League Pitcher of the Year at the 11th Tops in Sports banquet sponsored by the Maryland Professional Baseball Players Association.
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St Louis beats Kentucky 80 75 on home court
St Louis Bills overcome Kentucky 80 to 75 at Valley as Bob Cole leads Kentucky with 19 points while St Louis guard Parks adds 15 and Dampier struggles. Ninth ranked St Louis, coached by John Benington, expands dominance over Kentucky with coach Adolph Rupp.
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