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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1956
Page
5
The Kansas Jayhawks introduce Wilt The Stilt Chamberlain in a big debut versus Northwestern as Big Seven coaches already concede the 1956 57 title. Wilt’s signing ended a frenzied recruitment. he headlines a slate of cross conference action as Kansas begins Harp era with veteran starters listed and a schedule heavy with league and non league foes.
Hong Kong reports that a Hanoi radio broadcast in North Viet Nam says nearly all party members condemned over the land reform program have been released from prison. The message follows word of belated acknowledgment of a farmers uprising last month and reports some deaths as Red troops crushed the revolt. In sports Michigan State lost 60 53 at East Lansing while Arkansas beat Oklahoma 59 5 in Fayetteville and Nebraska was defeated 78 60 by UCLA in Los Angeles.
A scanned page reports multiple college basketball results including Nebraska 66 over San Jose State 50, Stanford 55 over Idaho State 68, Utah State 60 over Oregon State 62, Brigham Young 66 over Heattie 67, Colorado State 77 over Gojayado 88, Arizona State 82 over Arizona Mere and more. Other scores show William & Mary 87 over The Citadel 74 and Moberly 76 over Highland 48.
Australian 800 meter freestyle relay team led by John Devitt and Kevin O Halloran edged the United States for the day’s lone Olympic gold in Melbourne. American divers and swimmers posted strong showings with Pat McCormibaban Lakewood California a noted springboard standout. Russia led in unofficial standings after day one as Japan and Hungary trailed.
Notre Dame, 2-8 on the season, lost 28 20 to USC in Los Angeles in a scrappy showing that fueled a personal feud with coach Terry Brennan. Former coach Leahy defended the Irish, saying they never quit despite a challenging year and internal tensions over Hornung’s TV appearance.
Early Big 7 race hints at a showdown between Kansas entries led by Wilt Chamberlain as Kansas hosts Northwestern at Allen Fieldhouse without Dr. Forrest C. Allen on the bench for the first time in 36 years. Houston and Missouri Valley peers set the stage with Stan records and rising stars.
Buff City high school hosts a dress rehearsal intra squad basketball preview at Huelskamp Gymnasium tonight at 8 p.m. about 30 players, led by Coach Sam Butterfield, will face off in four 10 minute quarters. Tickets range 3.50 to 10 with limited seating, proceeds to the all sports banquet fund and inaugural parade preparations. Players listed include Tom Bergkamp Wes Ellis Sy Ben Grimsley Ronnie Handy Jake Jones Don Walker Dennis Erlin Jim Gottschalk Duke Col. Coach Butterfield also mentions many teammates and managers for the session.
Houston outclassed Detroit 39-7 to reinforce its claim as the second best season in school history, finishing with a 4-0 in conference play and 1-2-1 in all games. Oklahoma A&M and Tulsa fought for runner up, both at 2-1-1 in the Valley. Wichita 4-6, Detroit 2-8, and co champions last year noted.
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