Freeman Sets Torrid Pace at Ohio State
Ohio State star Robin Freeman scores 34 points to lead a 94-73 win over Washington Huskies as Freeman lifts his season average to about 24.1 points per game. Wake Forest defeats Brigham Young 86-80, while Colorado A&M edges Colorado 58-56 on a late tip-in by Rich Gregory. Indiana over Drake 82-79. SMU tops Wichita 85-67. Two Big Seven matchups solidify tonight with Town State at Vanderbilt and Oklahoma at Illinois.
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Miami syndicate eyes Swaps purchase after Nashua bid
Leslie Combs II, head of a syndicate that paid 1 251 200 for Belair Stud’s Nashua, pressed Rex Ellsworth to sell Swaps, the Kentucky Derby winner. Combs said Ellsworth would decide when ready, while Ellsworth’s California ranch was not immediately available for comment. The move follows disclosure that Combs and six others formed the Nashua syndicate, holding 32 shares with no single owner over four shares except John W. Hanes and Chris J. Devine guarantees.
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Big Seven Basketball Pre-Season Tourney Opens in Kaycee
The Big Seven pre season tourney kicks off Tuesday in Kaycee with Kansas favored by several writers. Missouri Colorado Kansas State and others vie for the title as dark horses. Texas A&M upsets Kansas in the past tourney, while Clyde Lovellette’s 82 point scoring record remains unchallenged. Pro football playoffs air Monday on KIUL at 2 45 p m.
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East Manhattan rallied to beat George Washington while Connecticut edged NYU as several teams posted results. Brigham Young and Tulane registered wins as did Kansas Wesleyan and Ohio State. Dwight and Santa Clara showed notable margins in the day’s games.
Kansas Wesleyan Rolls Past Iowa College Club
Kansas Wesleyan defeated William Penn of Iowa 78 to 60 in Salina last night behind Carroll Cyr's 29 points. A 16 point closing rally in the final five minutes, with Wesleyan holding Penn to four points, broke a tight game marked by 11 ties and eight lead changes.
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Mexican Lightweight To Battle Frankie Ryff
Mexican lightweight Baby Vasquez makes his Eastern debut in Madison Square Garden tonight as a 4-1 underdog against Frankie Ryff of New York. Vasquez, amateur bull fighter turned boxer, holds a 35-8-1 record amid a long career of bouts for cash. Ryff has risen as a puncher with a strong early career. the bout headlines New York boxing action.
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Enos Slaughter Married Fifth Time
Enos Slaughter the 20 year old Kansas City Athletic outfielder wed Miss Helen Spiker a 25 year old airline hostess from Kansas City. The couple planned to spend the holidays at Slaughter’s Roxboro North Carolina home before settling in Kansas City.
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San Francisco Faces Loyola In Nonleague Night Contests
San Francisco aims to extend its 32 game win streak as it meets Loyola of the South in New Orleans. Official comments deny racial incident claims after Bradley guard Shellie McMillen drew boos in Loyola's 71 65 upset.
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Freeman Is Nation's Best Scorer in College Basketball
Freeman, a 11 sharpshooter for Ohio State, led the nation in scoring through Dec. 17, with 186 points in five games and a 37.2 average. Darrell Floyd of Furman ranked second, while Freeman’s high output reached 40 points against Oklahoma. Joe Petca viehi led field goal accuracy, and Vic Molodest held the top free throw percentage.
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SMU Defeats Wichita Shockers In Ragged 85-67 Victory
SMU opened with a quick surge at Wichita and held on to win 85 to 67. Jim Krebs led SMU with 24 points after a 10-point burst in the first two minutes, while Bob Hodgson scored 18 for Wichita.
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Henkle Drillers Edged Dicks Dairy In City League Match
Henkle Drillers slip past Dicks Dairy 55 to 53 at Grimsley gym as Wick leads scorers with 24 points. Dicks Dairy nursed a 39 34 third quarter deficit before a late surge by Henkle sealed the win. Next games see Southwest Carpet vs GI Forum and Ingalls against College B.
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North South Squads Prep for Shrine All Star Charity Game
North and South football squads began tapering off training in Miami as they prep for the Shrine All-Star charity game in the Orange Bowl Monday night. The teams planned defense drills to counter expected passing attacks with light sessions to finish preparations. Co-captains named include Pat Bisceglia of Notre Dame and Freddy Wyant of West Virginia for the North, and Harold Burnie of Missouri and George Welsh of Navy for the South.
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Cleveland Indians End Chicago League Defensive Reign
The Cleveland Indians last season toppled Chicago’s top defensive team as the official averages show Cleveland at .981 and Chicago at .9813. Cleveland committed 108 errors while the White Sox made 111.
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Mack Honored At His Birthday In Philadelphia
Connie Mack born during the Civil War is 93 and feted by friends and reporters at Roy Mack’s Bryn Mayr home. He recently left Presbyterian Hospital after a hip fracture. doctors say both injuries are healing. The longtime Athletics manager for 50 years, nine pennants and five World Series titles mark his storied career. He smiled as family and photographers captured the moment and wished everyone a merry Christmas.
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Graceland College Captures Joplin Juco Title
Graceland College of Lamont, Iowa, won the Joplin invitational junior college basketball tournament with a 61 59 victory over Joplin in the finals. Parsons, Kansas, finished third by defeating Chanute, Kansas, 70 52.
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Garden City Boys Face Goodland In Evening Wrestling Meet
Garden City's high school wrestlers travel to Goodland for a dual meet tonight at 7 p m Coach John Dickerson lists 12 weight class entries with standout undefeated wrestlers Roger Webb heavyweight and Tom Leiker 120 pounds. Card includes Stan Manley Vic Deaver Arlen Hanes Tom Leiker Lee Schroeder Errol Harness Dick Moore or Bob Snyder Jim Stucker Leonard Brungardt Norman Sage Tom Staton and Jack Callaham to coach on site. After tonight the team rests until January 11 when Oakley visits.
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Penn Star's 31 Points Pace 1940 Ivy Win
Frank Reagan of Pennsylvania scored 31 as the Quakers defeated Yale Tigers 46 to 28 in a 1940 Ivy League game.
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