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Newspaper

Garden City Telegram

Location

Garden City, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1955

Page

6

Hays Cadets Edge Buffs in Close KO League Affair

Hays Cadets survived a nip and tuck contest to beat Garden City 55 to 50 in a KO league game. John Poe opened with six early points, David Hale led the Buffs with 24, and Hays sealed victory at the free throw line despite a low shooting night for both teams. The win leaves Garden City in a defeat, with upcoming Lawrence Invitational Tournament play in late December.

Hays Garden City Buffs John Poe Sam Butterfield al Billinger David Hale Poe Hale Hate Big Frontiers Kansas

Missouri Clubs Beat Kansans in Interstate Games

Missouri teams won two of three interstate college basketball showdowns last night. Kirksville Bulldogs opened the MIAA schedule with an 89-72 victory over Maryville, while Concordia led 60-45 at halftime and won 43-36 in the first half.

Associated Press Missouri Kansas St. Louis Concordia Ottawa Warrensburg Washburn Baker Kansas City University Baldwin Kirksville Bulldogs Maryville Bearcats St. Mary’s Winona Minn SM. Benedict Atchison Bill Ausmus Kriskville Bulldogs Maryville O Lana Ron Yingling Dave Ludwig Jim Hosler Charles Nelson Don Kukus Wildcats Kansas City Eiler

Marquette Comes Close to Upset of San Francisco

Marquette nearly toppled San Francisco led by All-America Bill Russell as coach Jack Nagle pressed for an underdog win in the DePaul tournament at Chicago Stadium. San Francisco won 65-58 to extend its 29-game streak, while DePaul beat Duquesne 68-64 in the same session.

Associated Press Marquette Jack Nagle Pal Nagle Warriors San Francisco Bill Russell Russell Dons Chicago Stadium DePaul Duquesne Blue Demons Kentucky DePauw Utah Idaho State Dayton Cincinnati Brigham Young Colorado Iowa

Unbeaten KU to test SMU in nonconference clash

Kansas City bulletin reports Kansas, ranked 18th by AP, faces undefeated Southern Methodist in Dallas. Coach Phog Allen leans on 6-6 Lou Johnson after Johnson set a Kansas sophomore rebound record last season. Other games mention Missouri versus Indiana, Washington at Kansas State, Colorado versus Brigham Young, and Nebraska upset UCLA 71 65 at Lincoln.

Kansas City Kansas Southern Methodist University Dallas Jayhawks Associated Press Wisconsin Northwestern Wichita Phog Allen Lou Johnson Missouri Indiana Washington Kansas State Colorado Brigham Young Lincoln Nebraska UCLA

Jitters Push Graham Into Retirement From Browns

Otto Graham announces his final game with the Cleveland Browns due to rising pregame jitters not age or fading skill. He notes finishing as the league's top passer at 53 percent and reflects that returning this year was worth it despite not his best season. He mentions earning about $25,000.

Cleveland Otto Graham Graham Browns Paul Brown

College Tourney First Round Scores and Upsets

A collage of first round results from the Filner Tourney lists scores across many schools. Notable results include DePaul 68 over Mar-auatte 38, Auburn 83 over Texas 76, Mississippi 95 over Kentucky 92, UCLA 65 over Minnesota 88, Notre Dame 73 over Oklahoma A&M 68, and Houston 89 over Panhandle A&M 67. Other games show Kansas City, Garden City, Wichita Weat, and various Kansas institutions posted double digit wins.

Associated Tress Colere DePont San Bran Marauatte DePaul Dumesne Filner Tourney Texse Auburn Mississippi Astern Kentucky Nebraska UCLA Minnesota Notre Dame Oklahoma A&m Wyoming Kearney Ned Colorado College Concordia St. Louis Ottawa Kan Kirksville Maryville

Small College Coach to Northwestern Position

Northwestern University named Miami of Ohio’s Ara Parseghian head football coach. Athletic director Stu Holcomb, formerly at Miami and Purdue, seeks to restore the Wildcats to football prominence by hiring the highly successful coach from the minor leagues.

Evanston Northwestern University Little Miami Ohio Ara Parseghian Stu Holcomb Miami Purdue Parseghian Wildcats

Irish Trophy Goes To Oklahoma Club

The Rev J Hugh ODonnell memorial trophy for football supremacy was awarded to the Oklahoma Sooners for a second consecutive season 1950 marked by an all victorius record. The trophy presented at a testimonial banquet honoring ND president ODonnell included praise for Bud Wilkinson and Notre Dame figures and was accepted by Keaplaing Bo Cecil Morris and Eldon Loughridge.

Oklahoma City Notre Dame Notre Dame Monogram Club O'Donnell Keaplaing Cecil Morris Eldon Loughridge Bolinger Bud Wilkinson Fenleman Wilkinson Ted Smits Associated Press Ridward Moose) Krause

Busters Blaze to Jaco League Win Over Hutchinson

Garden City Busters beat Hutchinson 92-76 in junior college league play. Key players Ola Burrows Gene Keady Kenny Palmer led strong shooting and fast-breaking play as Garden City built a 64-49 lead by 13:11 remaining. Hutchinson stayed within reach late but could not close the gap.

Compton Garden City Busters H Hutchinson Don Talley Garden City Charles Lesher Garden Blue Dragons Busters Murry Ola Burrows Gene Keady Kenny Pauls Pauls Hutchinson Robert Mettlin Burrows Kenny Palmer Dragons Palmer Ron Adelhart Dick Stroud F. Palmer Adelhart

Kansas State Faces Washington Club In Third Round Clash

Kansas State seeks a fifth straight win as it hosts Washington University in a key round three matchup. Washington counters with a tall frontline led by Bruno Boin and Gary Nelson, while K-State relies on guards Fritz Selinsider and Pachin Vievins and forwards Dick Stone and Barry Fischer in a tight battle for conference supremacy.

Kansas State Washington Club Huskies Carlier Dick Stone Barry Fischer Vetter Jack Parr Pachin Vie Vins Fritz Selinsider Phat Stanford Baylor Mark Washington St. Lois University Ohio

Scott City beats Tribune 46 41 in WKEA clash

Scott City Beavers bounce back from upset to defeat Tribune 46 41. Notestine leads Scott with 14 points while Tribune’s McGinness hits 25 in a losing effort. Jetmore dominates Leoti 70 56 as Jetmore’s Hooker nets 17. Dighton Hornets prevail 48 38 at La Crosse with Lucas scoring 19.

Scott City Dighton Tribune Beavers Notestine Scott MclGinness

Holcomb Tops Deerfield In League Game

Holcomb defense stifled Deerfield to zero in the opening eight minutes and built a 6-0 lead before winning 37-25. James Holstrom scored 18 points on all field goals to pace Holcomb, with Marion Melis adding six and Benny Saiz twelve. Deerfield’s DeKeyser and Craft led with eight each. In the preliminary, Holcomb girls defeated Deerfield 44-32 led by Ardyth Martin with 3 points.

Holcomb Deerfield Holcomb Cagers James Holstrom Marion Melis Benny Saiz DeKeyser Craft Ardyth Martin Holcomb Girls

Spartans Are In California

Spartans arrive in California for Rose Bowl practice with MSU coach Dusty Daugherty leading two sessions at Los Angeles Junior College. Earl Morrall and several teammates in good health after cold concerns as UCLA prepares for practice in Pasadena.

Pasadena Calif Michigan State East Lansing Spartan Dusty Daugherty Los Angeles Junior College UCLA MSU Michigan California Daugherty Earl Morrall

Schoolboy Rowe Rejoins Tigers as Scout

Schoolboy Rowe, previously removed from the Detroit Tigers' coaching staff last season, has been named a scout for the Tigers joining the organization in a new talent evaluation role.

Tigers Tromp Syracuse Bulldogs 65-28 in SW Kansas clash

Ulysses dazzled with a high powered offense as eleven Tigers scored in a 65-28 win over Syracuse Bulldogs. Garrison led with 18 points, boosting Ulysses to a 33-12 halftime lead and a 25-4 first quarter burst, with the margin widening to 46-23 after three periods.

Ulysses Syracuse Bulldogs George Neely Tigers Garrison

Sublette Edges Lakin In Tight Hi Plains Battle

Sublette slipped past Lakin 57 53 to stay atop the Hi Plains basketball loop. Stuart Lower led Sublette with 16 points while James Albert Williams scored 22 for Lakin. Plains defeated Elkhart 63 28 for their first win of the season as Cochran led with 19. Johnson beat Satanta 67 62 behind Walter Cook 16 in the final quarter. Rolla defeated Moscow 61 49 with Henson adding nine field goals and a free throw. The 1938 Duke football team ended regular season without a score in the Rose Bowl loss to USC 1 3 on a late pass. The 1957 ABC bowling tournament will be held at Fort Worth Texas.

Dighton LA Crosse Charlie Lucas Nets Dighton Hornets WKBA Letterman Leopards Sublette Hi-Plains Lakin Broncs Bob Cornett Harks Stuart Lower James Albert Williams Lakin Plains Blaehart Elkhart Cochran Kikhart Johnson Satanta Hohnson Walter Cookleham Johnson High School Satanta Satanita Chiefs Rolla Moscow Pas Henson Duke University Blue Devils University of Southern California

Lightburn Wins Unanimous Decision Over Dupas in MSG

In a televised 10 round lightweight bout at Madison Square Garden, Lightburn from British Honduras defeated Ralph Dupas of New Orleans by unanimous decision. Lightburn entered as a 7-5 favorite and the bout marked each boxer's Garden main event.

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