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Newspaper

Garden City Telegram

Location

Garden City, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1961

Page

7

Juniors Lose Triple Header To Ulysses

Ulysses Junior High swept a basketball triple header at Ben Grimsley Gym, defeating Garden City Junior High in ninth grade 54-47, eighth grade 25-21, and seventh grade 21-16. Garden’s top scorers were Randy Rhody, George Carr, and Doug Robinson. Ulysses was led by Howard with 21 and Gee with 12 in the respective games. Next action for all three Garden teams is at Liberal Junior High Monday at 6 p.m.

Ulysses Junior High Ben Grimsley Gym Garden City Junior High Merle Altman Garden Ulysses Fierdas Dodge City Archie Reed Don Powell Roy Humphrey Larry Haskinson Steve Joyce Troy Gee Robert Mayo Melvin Rupp John Hamman Dean Biggs Howard Finch Blohm Dale Marino Swablette Liberal Junior High J Telegram Roy Humphreys Garden City Norm Reynolds Charles Reed Duane Downtain Larry Pierce

Top Series, Game Honors To Cliff Lasater

Cliff Lasater of R L Crist Ranch led with a high game of 237 and top series of 632 at Garden Bowl as Class Scratch Sea completes week 15. KGLD TV posted best team game 628 and top team series 1,795, in matches against Collingwood Farms and others.

Cliff Lasater R. L. Crist Ranch Garden Bowl Kgld-Tv Collingwood Farms Gene Austin Kgldtv Henkle Drilling Rickman Body Shop Bradbury Welding Red Cities Service al Tauscher Garden City Co-op FOE Colorado Interstate Gas Conoco de Camp Sublette CIG Fisher IGA Optimist Club Kansas- Nebraska’ Natural Gas Million Motors Nellie Brown Patterson Jewelry Dust Bowlers League Warmen Martha Breit Patterson Kerr Implement John Collins Agency Tom’s Well Service Smith Packing Kerr Krebs Construction Santa Fe Ettes Scott City Air Service

Musial Braves Share Honors In National League Stats

Stan Musial, seven time batting champion, excels as fielder with NL record for outfield average. Milwaukee Braves win team honors with an 882 fielding mark, led by Adcock Bolling and McMillan at key positions. Other leaders include Davenport Burgess and Anderson, while Musial posts a .994 fielding average with one error in 159 chances over 103 games. Frank Robinson and Felipe Alou tie for second at .990.

Cincinnati Stan Musial St. Louis Milwaukee Braves Braves San Francisco Giants Cincinnati Reds Joe Adcock Frank Bolling Roy McMillan Mfilwaukee Adcock Bolling McMillan Jim Davenport San Francisco Smoky Burgess Pittsburgh Bob Anderson Chicago Musial Frank Robinson Felipe Aloy

Celtics Roll To 20th Win In 23 Starts

The Celtics beat the Warriors 123 to 113 marking their 20th win in 23 travels this season. Wilt Chamberlain scored 52 for Philadelphia and Sam Jones led Boston with 35 as six Celtics hit double figures. The Celtics now lead the division by 634 games over Philadelphia.

Associated Press Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Philadelphia Warriors Warriors Wilt Chamberlain Chamberlin Wilt Celtics Sam Jones Philadelphia Chamberlain and Co Boston Garden Chicago Packers New York Knicks

Weather May Favor Syracuse In Bowl Bid

Philadelphia AP notes forecast near freezing with possible precipitation for the Liberty Bowl. Syracuse relies on Ernie Davis and Dave Sarette against a Miami team led by George Mira and Bill Miller. Miami coach Gustafson cites passing threats and the need for a fast track. Schwartzwalder emphasizes Sarette’s aerial potential if Miami focuses on Davis.

Syracuse Philadelphia Miami Ernie Davis Dave Sarette George Mira Bill Miller Andy Gustafson Gustafson Davis Ben Schwartzwalder Sarette Hurricanes Schwartzwalder

Tiny Bug Drops Alabama Remains Unbeaten

Tuscaloosa AP A tiny virus felled nineteen players from Alabama's undefeated untied national title team. The illness sidelined practice ahead of the Sugar Bowl New Year's Day against Arkansas. Dr W C Baty Jr kept ten in the infirmary and nine in dorm beds overnight with mild symptoms. Players will miss practice but may return Friday. The group all lived in the same dorm. no wide spread outbreak indicated.

Tuscaloosa Ala Alabama Crimson Tide Arkansas W. C. Baty Jr University Infirmary Baty

Hawks Leave for Bluebonnet Bowl in Houston

Kansas Jayhawks coach Jack Mitchell arrives in Houston to prep for Saturdays Bluebonnet Bowl against Rice Owls. Organizers expect a capacity crowd near 70,000 at Rice Stadium with over 60,000 tickets sold. Officials include Cliff Shaw ref, Bob Miller umpire, and Kansas City hosts. Rice hopes for clear weather after a light rain as Rice and Kansas prepare for their first bowl appearance since 1948 and 1961 respectively.

Houston Jack Mitchell Kansas Jayhawks Rice Owls Jayhawk Bluebonnet Mitchell Rice Stadium Texas Alabama Clemson Texas Christian Kansas Lawrence Cliff Shaw Little Rock Bob Miller Kansas City Charlie Needham Fort Worth George Dupree Oklahoma City Gilly Davis San . Benito Tex Roy Dealy Jess Neely Mississippi Rice Arkansas Missouri Colorado

College Basketball Roundup With Wide Range Results

East Providence 80 Brown 73 Saint Josephs Pa 77 Richmond 16 Temple 65 Princeton 55 Army 75 Lebanon Valley 61 Rhode Island 64 San Francisco ie Villanova 69 Fordham 48 Rutgers 81 Columbia 59 Cornell 83 Syracuse 68 Lehigh 72 Colgate 7L NYU 78 Iowa 65 Holy Cross 106 St Anselm 79 Boston University 00 Suffolk ss Niagara 78 Bellarmine 63 Pony 84 Swarthmore 37 Harvard 4 Wesleyan 78 Manhattan B4 Paterson State 32 Wagner 85 Lone Star Island 70 South Duke 76 South Carolina 69 Navy 60 Gettysburg 53 Memphis State 107 San Francisco State 49 Midwest Loyola Chicago 87 Western Michigan 85 ot Detroit 96 Assumption Out 45 Southwest Baylor 71 Trinity Tex 58 Far West Seattle 76 Idaho State 64 New Mexico State 58 Colorado State College 45.

Villanova Fordham Rutgers Columbia Cornell Syracuse Lehigh Colgate NYU Iowa Holy Cross St. Anselm's Boston University Suffolk Niagara Bellarmine Pony Swarthmore Harvard Wesleyen Manhattan Paterson State Wagner Lone Island South Duke South Carolina Navy Gettysburg Memphis State San Francisco State Midwest Loyola Chicago Western Michigan Detroit Assumption Southwest Baylor Trinity Tex Far West Seattle Idaho State New Mexico State Colorado State College Friars Mount St. Mary’s Brown Duke Art Heyman Heyman Jack Foley Crusaders Little St. Anselm’s

Pro Basketball Results From Wednesday National NBA Scores

The Associated Press reports Wednesday NBA results with Chicago edging New York 113 to 112 and Boston defeating Philadelphia 123 to 113. Cincinnati routed Syracuse 136 to 126 while Los Angeles outscored St. Louis 138 to 86. Thursday games feature Chicago vs Boston Philadelphia at Syracuse Philadelphia, Detroit at Cincinnati, and New York vs St Louis at Chicago. Friday schedule lists New York vs St Louis at Chicago and Los Angeles at Chicago alongside ABA matchups.

NBA Chicago New York Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati Syracuse Los Angeles St. Louis Detroit Chago San Francisco Washington Hawaii Cleveland Kansas City Pittsburgh

NIT Champs Face First Big Challenge

The Providence Friars ride a perfect 4-0 start into a tough stretch, facing tour opponents San Francisco, DePaul, and Xavier before a major Holiday Festival at Madison Square Garden. Standout performances include Art Heyman’s 39 points for Duke and Jack Foley’s 43 for Holy Cross as top teams pursue early wins.

Associated Press Providence Friars San Francisco DePaul Xavier Ohio Joe Mullaney Madison Square Garden

Dairy Cagers Still Undefeated

Garden City Dairy of Garden City remained undefeated at 4-0 after beating Kendall’s squad 80 to 65. Dennis Ashley scored 24 points, Tommy Wade 17, and Virgil Hands 14 for the winners, while Bobby Willinger led Kendall with 19 points.

Kendall Dicks’ Dairy Garden City Garden Citians Dennis Ashley Winers Tommy Wade Virgil Hands Bobby Willinger Kenny Palmer John Graber

Norton to Retire After Season Finale

St Louis Cardinals defensive half back Jerry Norton, 30 and an eight year NFL veteran, announced Wednesday he will end his career in the season finale with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Norton led the league in punting and interceptions in 1960, and in the previous season he intercepted 10 passes and averaged 45.3 yards per punt on 49 kicks.

ST. Louis Jerry Norton St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Steelers Norton NFL

Mantle Tops Yankee Pay With 82 000 Contract

New York AP Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle navigate salary talks as Mantle signs for about 82 000, becoming the second highest paid Yankee behind Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio. Mantle cites last season’s 54 homers and 128 RBIs, while GM Roy Hamey notes record payroll projections may reach 800 000 as the club rides its championship era.

NEW York Roger Maris Mickey Mantle New York Yankee Maris Roy Hamey Rogler Hamey Mantle Mickey Babe Ruth Yankee Joe DiMaggio Ruth New York ‘Yankees

Reindeer Rallye Plans Show Strong Early Signups

The Sports Car Club of Southwest Kansas gears up for the December Reindeer Rallye in Garden City with an afternoon rallye and a victory banquet. Entries exceed 20 cars as 20 days remain, with teams from Garden City Dodge City Austin Manhattan and Colorado Springs among entrants. Awards, trophies, and dealer prizes will draw navigators, while favorites Trindies and Hannemans vie for dominance at Wheat Lands Motel rally headquarters.

Sports Car Club of Southwest Kansas Garden City Morris Jones Harry Seymour Jerry Reifschneider Karmann-Ghia du Wayne Patterson Satanta Falcon Norman Graves Carden City Robert B. Austin Manhattan Bill Lange Colorado Springs Corvette Dean Fairchild Jaguar Scott City Trindies Dodge City Hannemans

Hoxie Tops Garden City In Dual Wrestling Clash

Hoxie High Indians won 10 of 12 matches in a 448 linga dual with Garden City High, taking early control by winning the first nine bouts. Garden City tied late, with David Lightner pinning at 165 pounds and Buff weight Ron Baker earning a decision. The card finished with seven pins and three decisions for Hoxie. Garden’s Bruce Warney lost by one point, and Richard Sandoval fell 2-4. Three exhibition bouts were wrestled as the rivals split and tied one. Garden prepares for Lamar Colorado next, with a 6:30 p.m. mountain time start.

HOXIE Hoxie High Indians Garden City High Garden David Lightner Ron Baker Bruce’ Warney Buffs Richard Sandoval Atwood High John Dickerson Colby High Garden City Rugged Lamar Colo

East-West Pro All Star Game Set in San Diego

The first All Star game matching Western Division players will be played at Balboa Stadium in San Diego on January 7. AFL Commissioner Joe Foss announces full sponsorship by the San Diego Junior Chamber of Commerce with ABC backing. Sid Gillman will coach the Western All Stars and the Eastern coach will be chosen from the title winner’s division, either Wally Lemm or Mike Holovak.

Dallas Tex San Diego AFL Joe Foss Balboa Chamber of Commerce ABC Sid Gillman Wally Lemm Houston Mike. Holovak Boston

Lakin High Takes Basketball Doubleheader From St Marys

Lakin Junior High defeated St Mary's in two games at St Mary's Center. In the seventh grade, Lakin led 9-4 at one point and won 24-20. Bless scored 11 for Lakin while Jim Rupp led St Mary's with 11. In the eighth grade, Lakin won 35-29 with Johnson scoring 10 for Lakin and Tom Sheehy leading St Mary's with 11. Both St Mary's and Lakin now sit at 1-2 for the season. next week they meet in the annual grade school tourney at Lakin.

Lakin Junior High St. Mary’s St. Mary's Center Knights John Wahlmeier Lakin Bless Ramos Jim Rupp John Geier Ray Geier Mike Brungardt Tony Gnadian The Gerald Monteney Gil Bayer Max Wasinger Randy Hornung Johnson Buckholt Lucas Tom Sheehy Dave Keller Dennis Kraus Allen Geier Larry Appelhans Daniel Rupp St. Mary's

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