West Virginia Tops, Over KU K-State
West Virginia rises to No 1 in the AP college basketball poll after beating Kentucky and North Carolina in Lexington. Kansas State and Kansas remain strong as UNC drops to fourth with Cincinnati Maryland San Francisco Michigan State and Kentucky also in the top ten.
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Undefeated Utes Set for Far West Classic Opener
Utah basketball, 7-0 and ranked 12th nationally, travels to Corvallis for the Far West Classic. Led by Pearl Pollard 6-8 240 and starter Gary Hale 5-9 165, the Utes boast a strong defense and fast break. They meet Washington in the Classic opener, with Yale and Oregon State also in the field.
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Casper Wins 1000 in Pomona Valley Open golf playoff
San Diego golfer Bill Casper won $1000 in the Pomona Valley Open at Chino California. In a sudden death playoff Casper edged Philadelphia’s Charlie Sifford after Sifford missed an eight foot putt on the 19th hole. Casper and Sifford each shot 70 in the playoff 18 with a 204 tie after Sunday’s rounds. Detroit’s Ted Rhodes finished third at 206 and Billy Maxwell of Odessa Texas was fourth at 207. Gene Kenney, Michigan State soccer coach, is noted as the son of former Illinois wrestling coach H E Kenney.
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Funeral Service For Zuppke Today
Robert Zuppke the famed Illinois football coach dies at 78 from prostatic cancer with heart and blood pressure complications. Funeral services set at First Presbyterian Church in Champaign with Rev. Malcolm Nygren officiating. Zuppke mentored Illinois for 29 seasons yielding 131 victories 80 losses and 12 ties and hundreds of former players attend the chapel memorial.
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Pettit Takes Lead In Pro Scoring Amid St Louis Hot Streak
New York reports Bob Pettit of the St Louis Hawks moved ahead of Detroit's George Yardley to lead the NBA scoring race with 793 points after a 51 point game against Syracuse. Yardley finished the week with 749 points despite two fewer games, while Pettit and teammate Cliff Hagan have been the league's hottest scorers.
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Texas A M hints coach by tomorrow in Texas
Texas A M College Station officials expect a big name coach to be named tonight or tomorrow to replace Paul Bryant who left for Alabama. Candidates include Henry Red Sanders of UCLA and Frank Leahy former Notre Dame coach who have visited campus.
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Red) Sanders
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Bear) Bryant
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Bears stall Wilt to slow Kansas star in Holiday Festival
California coach Pete Newell touted zone defense to limit Wilt Chamberlain as California defeated Kansas 58 52. Wilt scored 19 after averaging over 30 ppg, while Newell praised non foul play and feeding the ball outside.
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Navy Needs Goat For Cotton Bowl
Dallas report says the Navy plans to obtain a goat for the Cotton Bowl on January 1 as the Academy mascot Bill cannot attend. The Middies face the opponent in the classic game.
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Navy New Year game to feature goat in cheering role
A playful note describes Navy plans for a New Year’s Day game featuring a goat as a mascot, with Rice and two handlers supplying the blanket for the scene.
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College basketball scores roundup with multiple upsets
A compact summary lists several December or January college games with scores. Kentucky beat Utah State 92 64. Loyola New Orleans defeated Louisiana State 54 62. Vanderbilt won 73 59 over New Mexico A&M. Michigan State 57 beat Iowa State 51 in overtime. Oklahoma 64 over Ohio State 55. Oregon State 62 defeated Indiana 41. St. Louis 89 beat Washington 63. Bradley 77 over St. Marys 61. Washburn 60 over Southern Illinois 59. Utah 70 beat Washington State 48. Oregon 79 over Brigham Young 76. Montana 75 over Montana State 66. Colorado 61 over Stanford 58. Idaho 106 defeated Alaska 59.
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North South Game to Feature Passing in Orange Bowl
Miami Florida fans expect a passing oriented Christmas night all star clash as George Walker of Arkansas and Bob Schwarze of the Citadel connect with the South offense while Jim Ninowski of Michigan State directs the North aerial attack. Both squads practiced in heavy rain ahead of the 7 15 p m CST kickoff broadcast nationwide by MBS.
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Duck season closes at sundown tomorrow in Kansas
Pratt Kansas hunters were reminded that the annual duck season closes at sundown tomorrow. The season opened October 12. Dave Leahy of the state forestry fish and game department issued the reminder.
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No extension on hunting. lakes reopen Jan 1
The game director announced no extension and said hunting ends with regular hours tomorrow. Four state lakes Cowley County Lake Santa Fe near Augusta Scott County Lake and Logan County Lake are scheduled to reopen January 1.
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Local families prepare for Christmas gatherings and visits
The item lists several households planning holiday activities. Cleo Wheel es family hosts a tree and gift exchange with an oyster supper. Ira White travels to Denver to visit a granddaughter. James Pierce and Pamela head to Parsons to stay with Mrs. Cathy’s parents. Anna Beard visits Tulsa for Christmas with Fred Beard and family. Harold Heaton returns from Kansas City. Mayor Frederick Swan hosts a family Christmas dinner with Don Lowe of Topeka and others. Floyd Sparks brings Charles Sparks and Ralph Sparks families from St. Louis and Chanute respectively.
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Erie
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Anna Beard
Tulsa
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Topeka
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Fred Swan
Ellis Stroup
Floyd Sparks
Charles Sparks
St. Louis
Ralph Sparks
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Death Decision After Christmas for L. Ewing Scott
Jurors who convicted L. Ewing Scott of first degree murder face a postponement until the day after Christmas to decide if he should die in the gas chamber or receive life imprisonment for his wife’s murder.
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California new death penalty rules affect Evelyn Scott case
The body of Evelyn Scott has never been found. Scott, aged 61, was convicted Saturday of murdering his wealthy socialite wife who disappeared May 16, 1955. Under the new California procedure only death or life imprisonment are possible sentences.
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