Kansas State Co Favorites Rule Big Eight Tourney Opener
Kansas State and Kansas, led by Wilt Chamberlain and Aberlain, push past defenders to join 1,000 point club as Kansas State defeats California 58 42 in the Big Eight opener at Municipal Auditorium Manhattan. Harp era Jayhawks meet Saturday with low scoring start and 14 000 fans on hand.
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National rankings loom as top teams face shifting odds
John Frazier notes Sportlites discuss this stage of the season with Southern conference teams undefeated and Tar Heels at No 1. Kansas West Virginia Kansas State sit even on chances to rise if the top team drops. Mountaineers boast an 8-0 mark heading into the week amid analysts’ buzz.
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Hillsdale Falls 28 27 After Tough Holiday Bowl Fight
Hillsdale College quarterback Doug Maison led a spirited rally against Pittsburg State College in St. Petersburg Florida but sprained his ankle in practice and reinjured it in the first half. He passed for three touchdowns and scored one, guiding Hillsdale to a 28 27 defeat as Pittsburg State clinched the NAIA championship.
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Lions Seize NEL Title Bid After Playoff Win
In San Francisco Detroit erased a 20 7 deficit and beat the 49ers 31 27 to set up a Sunday NFL championship clash with the Cleveland Browns in Detroit. Lion quarterback Tobin Rote sparked the rally with precise passes and runs as Tom Tracy and Steve Junker key plays sealed the comeback.
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Kansas College Cagers in Meets Bold Ruler Wins Big
Kansas college basketball activity centers on two holiday tournaments Ottawa Invitational in Ottawa and the Kansas conference tournament at McPherson. Southwest Missouri State Springfield carries a perfect seven- game slate into Ottawa. First round pairings include William Jewell vs Emporia State and Ottawa vs Rockhurst. Bethany has five straight wins. Emporia, Baker, and McPherson are strong in the Kansas field. In other action, St Benedict's Ravens meet Culver-Stockton in Quincy. Washburn Ichabods face Southern Illinois-Edwardsville tonight. The article also covers Thoroughbred racing highlights with Bold Ruler, Gallant Man, Round Table and major races and figures from 1957.
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Marriage of Warren son in California rests on vows
Robert Warren, youngest son of Chief Justice Earl Warren, wed Carolyn June Macklin in southern California. The UC Davis student, 19, works in an office. the couple married after two days as their families witnessed the ceremony.
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Holiday cage tournaments spark after Christmas run
West Virginia basks in its giant-killer status as a dozen major holiday basketball tournaments begin post Christmas. The article lists tournaments including the Holiday Festival in New York and the Dixie Classic in Raleigh with matchups among top programs like North Carolina Duke and St. Louis, plus results from the Carousel Tournament and Blue Grass Tournament.
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Cincinnati Bearcats Set Tough Valley Pace This Week
The Cincinnati Bearcats, new Valley members, remain undefeated in six games led by Oscar Robertson who had 25 points and 19 rebounds in a 70-53 win at Houston and 37 points with 18 rebounds in a 94-53 victory over North Texas State. Cincinnati seeks its third conference win against Drake at Des Moines. The week features St Louis and Bradley opening play at home and other holiday tournaments. St Louis defeats Ohio State 88-77. Tulsa edges Wyoming 57-51. Drake loses to Creighton 56-65.
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Major College Basketball Tournament Action Recaps
Tournament results from Lexington Louisville Charlotte and elsewhere. West Virginia 75 over North Carolina 64 in championship play. Alabama 63 Louisiana Tech 42 for third. Tennessee 63 LSU 62 for third place. Creighton 65 Drake 66 in a close game. Detroit 34 Fordham 79. Marquette 79 Nebraska 64. Cincinnati 70 Houston 63 in overtime.
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Ardmore plans gift for veteran coach Tim Crisp
Friends of Tim Crisp in Ardmore Oklahoma raise funds to honor the longtime Negro coach and teacher at a high school football banquet next month. White and Black residents contributed 105 to recognize his quarter century of service, including guiding Ardmore Doug Lass to the Oklahoma Class B championship this year.
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Tibbs Faces Perez in Television Ring Bout at St Nicholas Arena
Boston lightweight Tommy Tibbs, in his 12th year appearance, meets Lulu Perez of Brooklyn at St Nicholas Arena in a 10 round match carried by Dumont TV. Tibbs arrives with a 9 1 1 record after recent wins over Frank Ippolito and Harry Bell while Perez has even results in seven bouts this year.
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A’s To Meat Cards In Spring Training
Kansas City Athletics announce spring schedule featuring 34 games including five with the St. Louis Cardinals. Manager Harry Craft says Missouri clubs meet twice in Florida and three times in a Kansas City series April 12 to 14.
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