Comet Nips Pittsburg 48 43 in SEK Tilt
The Blue Comet of Senior High School beat Pittsburg High School Purple Dragons 48 to 43 in SEK league play. Chanute B squad won 49 to 41 in the preliminary tilt as both teams showed improved shooting and guard play.
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Basketball Scores From The Associated Press Roundup
Scores list shows professional, college and high school basketball results across multiple cities and universities. Notable matches include Syracuse 116 over Boston 106, Wake Forest 67 over Temple 59, and UCLA 64 over Idaho 63 with many regional games and overtime noted.
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Kansas high school hoops assigns districts and regions
The Kansas High School Activities Association listed district and regional basketball assignments for four classes. Districts run Feb 26 to March 2 with regionals the following week to determine state entries, naming teams from Arkansas City to Shawnee Mission and Pittsburg to Humboldt in the AA and A divisions.
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Caney
Sedan
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Yates Center
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Garnett
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Humboldt Cubs Fall to Eureka in Tri Valley League
Humboldt Cubs lost to Eureka High 43 to 35 in a Tri-Valley League game. Eureka led 21 to 9 at halftime and pulled away in the third quarter. Ron Ott of Eureka scored 18 points while Gary Sebbert led Humboldt with 14.
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Jenson Delays Robinson Bout in June Stadium Plan
Sugar Ray Robinson signals readiness for a rematch with Gene Fullmer but delays hinge on June venue. Marv Jenson targets Yankee Stadium and possible Chicago or Los Angeles sites, with non title tuneups in Salt Lake City Denver and Houston. Robinson seeks crown fourth time amid dispute over shared gate proceeds after a Garden sellout.
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Record 8448 Bowlers Enter Petersen Classic in Chicago
A record 8448 bowlers start the squad-by-squad marathon at the Louis P Petersen Classic in Chicago, an entry increase of 2112 from last year. West Virginia freshman football players include ten weighing 225 pounds or more.
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High Schools Jucos Get 3 New Grid Rules
Chicago hosts the Football Rules Committee meeting as the National Federation of High School Athletic Assns and the Junior College Athletic Assn approve three changes. Linemen may not move after assuming a position. a 15 yard penalty is set for face mask grabs. one player per team may confer with the coach on a sideline time-out.
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Night Delays Golf Finish at Los Angeles Open
The first round of the Los Angeles Open at Rancho Golf Club produced no winner as darkness paused play. Art Wall Tommy Bolt Gene Littler and Shelley Mayfield struggled near even par while four pros led with 3-under 68 and Marty Furgol along with Higgins Casper and Bob Thomas trailed by one stroke.
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Chicago
College Fives In Close Tilts
UCLA fought off Idaho 64-63 in two overtimes as Walt Torrence scored all in the extra periods. California opened PCC play with a 66-58 win over Washington State, while Washington edged USC 76-72. Oregon State beat Stanford 64-63 and Brigham Young topped Montana 85-68 in the Skyline. Maryland beat Clemson 59-52 to move to 3-1 in the ACC.
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Washington
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Wichita stuns Houston in MVC opener 74 56
Wichita Dominoes Houston 74 56 in the Missouri Valley Conference opener. Don Woodworth and Ray Patopisty each scored 20 as Wichita broke a 38-24 halftime margin with a 16 point run and led by 22 late.
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Royster Rockets Defeat Parsons in Two Junior High Games
Royster Junior High Rockets beat Parsons East in two games yesterday. The ninth grade won 33 to 21, while the 78th grade quintet triumphed 46 to 12. Chanute led 21 to 6 at halftime in the ninth grade and built a large early lead in the 78th grade affair.
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Big Seven Opens Tonight In Conference Play
The Big Seven starts league action with Colorado at Nebraska Kansas State at Oklahoma and Missouri at Kansas Iowa State begins Monday at Missouri Kansas State is favored yet faces Wilt Chamberlain and a strong Kansas team The Cyclones and Gary Thompson eye a return as Thompson recovers from a sprained ankle before Monday night play
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Senior Bowl Game Today in Mobile Features North South Clash
The North and South squads meet in Mobile as betting favors the South due to expected showers. Key players include Purdues Len Dawson for the North and Charley Curtis Don Bosseler and Del Shofner for the South. John Bayuk leads the Yankee ground attack with Terry Barr and Jim Podoley in the backfield. Mutual will broadcast at 1:30 p.m. CST with no TV plans.
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Gibson Wins Seaside Tournament in Manly Singles
Althea Gibson of New York defeated Shirley Fry of St. Petersburg Florida to win the women’s singles title at the Seaside Tournament in the Sydney suburb of Manly. Gibson dropped the first set 0-6, then came back to take the next two 7-5 and 6-2.
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Shirley Fry
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Ottawa Beats Washburn In Overtime Showcase
Ottawa rolled to an 85 71 non conference win over Washburn as Roger Keltner scored 24 and the Braves led 42 30 at halftime. Larry Elliott led Washburn with 22 points in the setback.
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Kaline Brings Pay Dispute To Tigers vs Dodgers Series
Detroit star Al Kaline clashed over salary terms during the 1956 World Series as the Tigers defeated the Dodgers 9 to 0. The veteran slugger, labeled the club’s greatest since Ty Cobb, protested the pay dispute amid the showdown with Johnny Bucks and the Yankees.
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Juco Panthers Fall 94 to 79 at Fort Scott
Chanute Junior College Black Panthers lost a non conference game to Fort Scott Greyhounds 94 to 79 in Fort Scott. Johnson led Chanute with 29 points as fouls limited two starters and the Panthers trailed by late runs. They head to Independence Junior College next Tuesday.
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Kaline-Dick Briggs Clash Over 1957 Tigers Contract
General Manager Spike Briggs accused Kaline of claiming he is as good as Mickey Mantle after Kaline denied the remark. Briggs said Kaline and the Tigers are far from agreement on 1957 terms. Kaline, who earned about 26 000 in 1956, is reported asking around 32 000, while Briggs notes his batting slip and lack of league-leading stats.
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Martinez Tops Chestnut In One-Sided Title Fight
Isidro Martinez defeats Ike Chestnut at Capitol Arena by wide margins in a featherweight bout. Martinez dominated with movement and power, scoring a third round knockdown and winning by judgments of 100-85, 98-85, and 96-89.
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UCLA and Washington Lose Probations Lifted
The Pacific Coast Conference lifted probation bans on all non football sports for UCLA and Washington enabling renewed title bids in basketball and track. The ruling follows prior penalties for illegal athlete aid and aligns with a broader NCAA review ahead of a St Louis meeting later this month.
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Clark Sauer Intercepts Northwestern Pass for 105-Yard TD
In 1910 Clark Sauer intercepted a Northwestern pass and sprinted 105 yards for a Chicago touchdown. A year later he repeated the feat against Indiana covering 105 yards for another score.
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