Comets Rally Past Columbus 55-47 Behind Brookhart's 28
Chanute led by Jack Brookhart who scored 28 points and grabbed 23 rebounds as the Comets beat Columbus 55-47. Chanute trailed early but pulled away in the second half, shooting 40 percent to Columbus's 45, while a broken fluorescent light halted play in the fourth period.
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Junior Comets Rally Past Columbus in Prelim Thriller
Tom Mitchell led the Junior Comets with 13 points as they beat Columbus 55 40 in the preliminary game. Tom McKenzie scored 12 for the Varsity, Bob Skahan led Columbus with 19, while Columbus' lack of depth showed in a 13 player roster.
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St Pat's Irish junior high top Elsmore in two games
The St Patrick's Irish of Chanute swept Elsmore Junior High, winning the ninth grade 59 45 and the eighth grade 37 33. Bob Golay led the ninth grade with 21 points while Albert Godinez scored 12 in the eighth grade comeback. St Patrick's seventh graders host Humboldt Thursday. eighth graders remain undefeated in three starts.
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Bert Coan Confers With AFL Chargers
Bert Coan the Kansas halfback who sat out last season due to ineligibility and a broken leg is in San Diego meeting Chargers officials. Kansas coach Jack Mitchell said Coan went to allow team doctors to examine his injured leg and that the Chargers would not sign him before the 1962 season ends.
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Boxing Results From Coast to Coast Upsets Reported
The Associated Press lists fights in multiple cities with knockouts and decisions. Charley Tombstone Smith KO'd Terry Smith in Sacramento while Gene Fosmire outpointed Johnny Raven in Revere and Frankie Ramirez defeated Fidel Lucero in San Jose. Tony Mancini stopped Fernando Barreto in London. A local note mentions a spoon and knife club in a nearby town.
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Hadl Romig Top Gridsters in Midwest Poll
Colorado guard Joe Romig named outstanding lineman and Kansas quarterback John Hadl chosen best back in 1961 Midwest chapter Football Writers Association poll. Romig led with 26 votes, Hadl 38, with several other Big Eight players noted. Hadl to play pro ball with San Diego Chargers.
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Chanute Panthers hold off Kansas City 56 53 in key non league win
Chanute Jaco Black Panthers edged Kansas City Blue Devils 56 53 to improve to 6 4 and stay above .500. Charles Rappard scored 21 points on eight field goals and five free throws, while Jim Bridges added 14 as Chanute controlled the boards but shot 31 percent.
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Rockets Split With Indy Fives In Southeast Kansas Juco League
Chanute’s ninth grade Rockets won 34-19 over Independence in the opener, while the eighth graders dropped a 23-21 heartbreaker. Chanute ninths led most of the game as Independence edged ahead late. Bruce Benson and Randy Richman each scored 11 for Chanute. Tidwell had seven free throws for Independence. Royster hosts Parsons West Friday.
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