Cyclones Poised For Big Seven Tournament Title Run
Iowa State star Gary Thompson drives the Cyclones as they enter the Big Seven tournament in Kansas City. Thompson leads with a 23.2 scoring average after six games, including a 40 point eruption against Vanderbilt. They face Kansas State in the opening round with Missouri favored to repeat as champion.
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Eight NAIA Fives Open Tourney Opens Play in Omaha
Eight NAIA teams from six states start play in an opening round that includes Creighton University and Omaha University of Omaha Texas Southern Western Illinois Gustavus Adolphus East Texas State Regis College and Southeastern Oklahoma State They bring strong scoring and defensive records with Creighton ranked No 2 defensively while Western Illinois and Texas Southern also show notable numbers First round matchups Regis versus Gustavus Adolphus Creighton versus East Texas State Texas Southern versus Southeastern Oklahoma State Omaha versus Western Illinois Winners advance to Thursday with Friday night final.
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Holy Cross Tops Syracuse in Holiday Festival
Holy Cross defeated Syracuse 87 to 74 at the Holiday Festival in New York. San Francisco beat Lasalle 79 to 62. UCLA ran past St. John’s 93 to 61. Duquesne edged Fordham 70 in overtime. Marquette topped North Dakota 72 to 27. Mississippi Southern beat Washington State 60 to 56. Wichita defeated Santa Clara 69 to 60.
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Dons Triumph Over La Salle at Holiday Festival
San Francisco post a 79 62 win over La Salle at Madison Square Garden led by Bill Russell 26 points 22 rebounds. Holy Cross UCLA and Duquesne won to reach the semifinals as action elsewhere was limited with Marquette beating North Dakota and Wichita State defeating Santa Clara Mississippi Southern edging Washington State.
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Fort Hayes Favored In Illinois Tourney
The eighth Sunshine Basketball Tournament opens with Fort Hays State of Kansas as favorite alongside Southern Mines. Host Eastern New Mexico faces Fort Hays in the first round. Western State Colo vs Southwestern Missouri and West Texas State vs Arkansas State Teachers are also on the slate. Coach Buster Brannon praises his TCU freshmen.
Dons Still on Top Dayton Second Utah Tumbles
The San Francisco Dons hold the No. 1 spot in the AP basketball poll with 96 first place votes and 1,366 points. Dayton rises to No. 2 after wins over Utah and Kentucky. North Carolina State, North Carolina, and Vanderbilt round out the top five as Utah, Duke, Illinois, and Oklahoma enter the top 10.
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Yama Bahama to face Chico Vejar after Melis win
Yama Bahama extended his win streak to 17 with a 10 round decision over Paolo Melis at St Nicholas Arena. The bout drew unanimous cards from all officials and the Associated Press panel. Bahama weighs 150 pounds to Melis 147 in Montreal style weigh-in.
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Welsh Is Star In Rebel Win
Navy quarterback George Welsh starred as the South defeated the North 20 to 7 in the Mahi Shrine all star game in Miami. Welsh completed 12 of 20 passes for 164 yards and directed the Rebels to their sixth Series victory, earning the South MVP while Don Holleder was North MVP.
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Oklahoma City Tourney Opens With Double Headers
The All College Tournament begins in Oklahoma City as eight teams enter the 20th edition. No clear favorites to win after San Francisco claimed last year’s title in December.
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Browns Defeat Rams 38-14 to Claim Pro Football Crown
The Cleveland Browns crushed the Los Angeles Rams 38-14 in Memorial Coliseum to win their second straight NFL title and third in six seasons. Otto Graham starred with two rushing touchdowns and two passing scores, while Don Paul's 65-yard interception return and multiple picks fueled the victory.
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Maryland Big and Sooners Fast in Orange Bowl Talk
In Miami Wilkin son discusses football relativity with Maryland and Oklahoma. He compares Maryland’s size to Oklahoma’s speed, notes Tommy McDonald’s quickness off the ground after tackles, and downplays the No 1 ranking as a psychological boost for No 3 Maryland.
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Oklahoma and Oklahoma State Set for Workouts After Bowl Night
At the airport reception last night the No 1 ranking sparked praise for the squad. The 1954 Orange Bowl meeting had reversed regular season ratings with Oklahoma winning 7 0. Both teams will hold two workouts today tomorrow and Thursday. Coach Wilkinson will also show Maryland game films to the squad today.
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Bowling Scores Fikes League and Elks Highs Reported
A garbled bowling scores roundup lists Fikes League members with standings and high games for Elks clubs No 4 through No 8 plus No 1 and No 3. Notable marks include Bell 197 high 30 for Elks No 4 and Scott 235 high 30 for Elks No 3. White Sox official Charlie Comiskey presented Nellie Fox a money clip after Fox’s 1 000th major league hit.
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Bob Hope Injured After GIs Show Slip
London reports say comedian Bob Hope suffered a head ache and two finger injuries after a tumble while entertaining troops with British star Joan Rhodes. Doctors X-rayed his skull, though no cause was found, and Hope plans to resume work on a movie the next day noting Rhodes slipped during a flip sequence.
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Missouri Kansas Areas In 56 Consumer Survey
Washington states areas of Missouri and Kansas will join the 1956 Federal Reserve consumer spending and saving plans survey. St. Louis and parts of Adair and St Louis counties in Missouri and Mitch County in Kansas are included. Interviewers begin next month in 12 large metros and 54 smaller communities. The board uses the data to appraise home car and appliance buying plans and gauge overall economy.
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Lioness Gift Shared By Dallas Man To Neighbor Boy
J C Owens found a 4 month old lioness with a holly wreath around her neck on his porch and will give the pet as a Christmas gift to a neighborhood boy who has more pet care experience.
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Notice of Hearing in Estate of Cora Lee Every
In Neosho County Kansas probate court a hearing is set on a petition in the matter of the estate of Cora Lee Every deceased. The notice calls all persons concerned to appear and respond as required by law within the listed hearing period.
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Probate petitions seek sale and descent of Chanute properties
In the Chanute Tribune's probate notices two filings request court orders. Lester Welch as executor seeks authority to sell a half interest in lots 1 and 2, block 10, Jones Third Addition Chanute to pay debts. Myra M. Brobst petitions to determine heirs of J. E. Powell for Lot 12, Block 3 in Winners Prospect Hill Addition and all other estate interests. Defenses due January 4, 1956 in Erie Neosho County Kansas.
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Barkers Dairy Bar Notice Near City Building
Public notice regarding the Barkers Dairy Bar located north of the City Building and an associated Drivers License office. Details unclear in OCR.
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