Kansas State Knocks Bears out of Crown
Kansas State defeated California 98 to 75 in Kansas City. Cal led by Bob McKeon with 32 points but fell as Kansas State shot 40.9 percent. Iowa State upset Kansas 82 to 31 in a Big Seven tournament context. Missouri and Oklahoma and Iowa State Missouri Oklahoma matchups followed. Next week Pacific Coast conference southern race looms with California vs USC.
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Loss of Pettit Hurts LSU Tigers Basketball Fortunes
Baton Rouge report notes LSU under coach Harry Rabenhorst struggles without Al American Bob Pettit. With Pettit at Milwaukee Hawks last season LSU went 21-5 and SEC play was flawless. This season Ned Clark steps in but critics doubt he can match Pettit’s 27.3 point career average.
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Chinese Cagers Fall 85 48 to Wheaton Five
The Republic of China's touring basketball team was swamped 85 to 48 by Wheaton College before about 2000 fans. Wheaton led 34 to 19 at halftime as James Yap top scored with 12 points for the visitors.
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Dons Open Home Schedule Versus San Diego State
The University of San Francisco Dons, fresh from winning the All-College tournament in Oklahoma City, host San Diego State at Kezar Pavilion tonight.
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Flaherty plans world tour for top Stablemen in 1953
Sid Flaherty, busy boxing manager, outlined a six week around the world trip for his leading fighters Olson Chavez and Harper with a target of three world champions by year end. The plan includes an April start, stops in Ireland Sweden Rome and England with possible Karachi Bangkok Singapore Tokyo Manila and Honolulu and a New York defense for Olson in June.
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Bobo) Olson
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IBC Cannot Force Rocky Marciano to Fight Archie Moore
CHICAGO IS The International Boxing Club said it cannot compel heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano to accept a title bout with light heavyweight Archie Moore. IBC Secretary Truman Gibson noted they hold an option but cannot force Marciano to take the match, though they would arrange it if he agreed. Moore spoke with Winds Athletic Commission member Lew Radzienda about a potential meeting, but the commission is not a matchmaker.
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Winter Book High on LA Caliente Future Book Wagers
The Caliente future book posted the highest opening wager in 15 years with Rejected at 30-1. A $60 four-way wager on Chayotero at 100-1 could pay $112,500 if he wins. Determine opened at 4-1 first choice but drew moderate backing alongside Apple Valley El Drag Fault Free Joe Jones Lucky Martin and Porterhouse.
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Trejos Injured In Anita Spill
Jockey Rogelio Trejos was examined at St Luke's hospital in Arcadia after a horse kicked him at Santa Anita during the opening day. Doctors looked to determine the full extent of injuries including a possible fracture of his right thigh sustained after dismounting following the third race where he rode Gahoe to third.
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Duke Tabbled Orange Bowl Favorite
Duke is tabbed the Orange Bowl favorite by coaches and analysts, with Nebraska seen as a dangerous but overrated opponent. Duke’s strong ground game led by Wes Murray is highlighted, while Nebraska coach Glassford forecasts a tough test but believes his team can win. The mood mixes optimism in Duke’s rushing power with Nebraska’s potential upset, setting up a close Orange Bowl clash.
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Knicks Fail to Overtake In Bid For First Place
The Knicks remained in second in the eastern division after Syracuse defeated Rochester 84 to 42 at Madison Square Garden before a 14,813 crowd. New York led the Warriors by up to 19 points in the third period but lost 78 to 74 as Neill Johnston and Paul Arizin rallied the Senators to the win.
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Garden Ban Lifted for Cage Playoffs
New York report says NCAA lifts ban on Madison Square Garden as a post season site. Eastern finals will be played there with winners advancing to Philadelphia for first round proper and quarterfinals, then Kansas City for semi finals March 18 19.
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Gehrmann Predicts Russian Victory in 1956 Olympics
Don Gehrmann, retired miler and former Olympic runner from Milwaukee, warned Russia would win the 1956 Olympics unless the United States creates special training camps. He argued American athletes must train beyond school commitments and noted the 1958 Melbourne Games will fall in the Northern Hemisphere winter, complicating school schedules. He stressed the U S has top athletes but lacks the Russians’ discipline and motivation.
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Sugar Bowl Tennis Semis Set in New Orleans Faceoffs
Brown and Bartzen reach Sugar Bowl semifinals as top seeds clash in New Orleans. Moylan and Llamas also advance in the crowded field while doubles action pairs Brown Shea and Aguero Brown with Grigry, among others, set for tense matchups.
Smith Meets Andrews On TV
Atlantic City veteran Boardwalk Billy Smith favored to defeat Buffalo’s Paul Andrews in a nationally televised light heavyweight bout. Odds list Smith as 2-1 favorite over the 24 year old challenger. Weigh ins forecast around 181 for Andrews and 174 for Smith. broadcast on KPIX Channel 5 at 7 p.m. local time.
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