Dolphins Edge Bears In Hypothetical Showdown
Chicago star Sid Luckman, comparing the 1940s Bears with the modern Dolphins, praises Don Shula and Miami as balanced, faster, and deeper. He notes the Bears’ legendary 1940s roster could not match today’s size and speed, but recalls their rugged two-way play and enduring pride.
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Beathe Feathers
Bronco Nagurski
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Don Shula
Jack Dempsey
Joe Louis
Bulldog Turner
Joe Stydahar
George Musso
George McAfee
Ken Kavana
GC to Open Cage Loop Title Defense
West Central Kansas league basketball opens with GC defending a league crown as Garden City Blue Buffaloes and Duffaloes prepare for a double header. Coach Dim Winger leads Buffaloes while Vimnny and Gteam Osmines are set to start. Garden plays on the road after two away games, with early season form unclear.
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Haven
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Ville Libwwdere
Busy Friday Slate Set in Hardball League Action
AP report notes high school boys and girls basketball schedules with regional tournaments looming. Liberal and Russell teams figure prominently among contenders with key players listed, including Craig Schauter, Don Pile, Woodson, Wells, and Feil advancing team hopes.
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Larry Wells
Richard Young
Bill Burrows
Jack Kirchett
Woodaon
Wells
Huskers Humm Soph of Year in Big Eight
Kansas City AP reports Nebraska quarterback Dave Humm, from Las Vegas, earned Big Eight sophomore offensive player of the year after starting for the Huskers. He set a school record with 17 touchdown passes, threw 2,074 yards, and rushed five times for touchdowns as Nebraska prepared for the Orange Bowl against Notre Dame.
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Jerry Tagge
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Mike Strachan
Town State
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Oklahoma
Huskers
UCLA
Notre Dame
Miami
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Cowboys Aim to Beat Hot-Handed Redskins in Dallas Clash
Associated Press sports report predicts Dallas will avenge earlier losses by defeating Washington 24-20 at Texas Stadium. The piece outlines key NFL Week 14 matchups including Vikings at Packers and Falcons at 49ers, with Dallas aiming to secure a wild card and end Washington’s division grip.
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Garden Frosh Defeat Lamar in Interstate Game
Garden City ninth graders improved to 2-1 with a 65-49 win over Lamar, Colorado in an interstate contest. Terry Adkinson led with 20 points while David Wade and Brent Letourneau added 10 each. Wade grabbed 11 rebounds and Letourneau nine. Next action is a home doubleheader against Ulysses.
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Wildcats face talent depth as Hartman forecasts strong season
Cvach Jack Hartman predicts Kansas State will be a contender in the Big Eight, with guard Lon Kruger and Danny Beard back and six other lettermen including Steve Mitchell and Larry Williams. The Wildcats, 19-9 last year, opened 3-0 this season beating San Diego State Eastern Kentucky and Utah, while freshman Jerry Thrustom and sophomore Bernard Robinson look to blend into Hartman’s system.
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Louisville
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Kivisto Sparks Jayhawks To Season Opener Win
Kansas junior Tom Kivisto scored 20 as the Jayhawks defeated Murray State 69 63 in the season opener. Dale Greenlee and Tom Smith added points, while Oklahoma beat Stetson 84 76 behind Alvin Adams 29 and Tom Holland 19. Nebraska opens with California in the West Virginia Mountaineer Classic. West Virginia faces Air Force later.
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Rick Suttle
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Alvin Adams
Tom Holland
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Iskers
California
West Virginia
Air Force
Be Fit for Life with the Garden City YMCA
A health feature urges all ages to start regular exercise with doctor approval. It touts the YMCA as the best local path to fitness and fun, highlighting varied activities, social benefits, and improved heart and muscle health through sports, swimming, and programs led by college trained specialists.
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Garden City
YMCA
Barnes Twirls Top Game in 224 Wednesday Yankee League
Eddie Barnes top scored with 24 for a high individual game as Mack Woods posted 593 in a strong series. Rickman Body Shop led team game at 1,079 and Fansler Over-70 Dust Bowlers posted 3,040 in team series. Lonnie Wright bowled 200 and 529 for the Over-70 league. Servis Equipment claimed 970 in team game and 2,695 in team series. Marie McVay led Morning Glories with 189, while Mary Stack emer posted 464 in the Heavens league. Mighty Three topped the Heavens for 1,573 in team series, and Tumbleweed’s Jody Knight had the best game with Brenda Myers’ 462 and Dingbats’ 1,592 in team.
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Brenda Myers
Dingbats
Garden City teams contest WC Kansas league action Friday
Garden City High opens defense of its WC Kansas League title with hosting Russell in a dual meet and freshmen events at 6 p.m. Varsity and B-team duels follow on adjacent mats. Abe Hubert Junior High hosts Kennedy in a 3:30 p.m. girls and boys double header, with seventh and eighth graders scheduled. The same day includes Garden City wrestling and junior college events against multiple opponents.
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Kiick tops Dolphins with 1,076 yards last season
Jim Kiick, formerly of Wyoming, amassed 1,076 yards for the Miami Dolphins last season, 738 rushing and 338 receiving. The late Andy Kerr, former Colgate coach, has a two year old harness race named for him run annually at Vernon Downs in Vernon, New York.
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Miami Dolphins
Andy Kerr
Colgate
Vernon Downs
Vernon, N.Y
Buffs duel Russell in West Central Kansas league night
Garden City High hosts Russell in a triple header wrestling bill at the senior high gym. At 6 p.m. ninth grade duals feature Garden City against Russell followed by varsity and B team duals on parallel mats. Led by coach Marvin Landes the Buffs recently placed fifth at the Francis Invitational after a 24-21 WCKL victory over Dodge City.
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Arlyn Algrim
Albert Gomez
Top Notch Wrestlers In Tourney at Garden City JC
Top wrestlers from Garden City Dodge City McCook Neb Jaco and Oscar Rose JC compete in a one day invitational at Garden City Junior College. Round robin format with 10 weight classes. Sessions at 2 4 and 7 pm. First place team trophy and medals for 10 weight class champions. Coach Moe Cotter plans a freshman lineup.
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Bob Johnson
Dick Allen Clinches AL Slugging Crown for ChiSox
Boston AP report notes Chicago first baseman Dick Allen led the American League in slugging with a .603 mark on CONS bases, 37 homers, 28 doubles, five triples, 99 walks, and 16 intentional walks. Cronin announced 25 AL records broken and 12 tied in 1972 season.
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