Michigan State Wins to Reach Big Seven Semifinals
Michigan State ends Nebraska’s Big Ten dominance to reach the Big Seven semifinals as Colorado and Oklahoma win. Colorado beats Missouri 64 55 with injuries to Jim Jochems and Bob Helzer. MSU faces Colorado while Oklahoma meets Kansas. Chamberlain looms for Oklahoma. Iowa State and Missouri meet Nebraska in consolation play.
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Argentine, Garden City Duel In High Scoring Tourney Opener
Argentine jumps ahead early, then holds on to beat Garden City 74 70 as both teams shoot well. Argentine leads 25 20 after one quarter, then a 26 point second quarter seals halftime edge. Second half sees Argentine and Garden City trade blows, with Argentine 58 percent field shooting and Garden City 55 percent. Handy, Bergkamp pace Argentine with 21 and 26 point bursts. Duke Collins 14 for Garden City, others each for a balanced attack. Lawrence routs McPherson 97 51 in nightcap as Buffs seek first tourney win tonight versus McPherson.
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City league needs manager to start season
Local report outlines efforts to form a city basketball league in Garden City with 10 to 14 teams. Herman Beringer, recreation director, has stepped back, leaving players and sponsors to organize funding and leadership. A $40 entry fee plus small per-player assessments are discussed to cover costs, with about $12.50 per game.
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U S Olympic Role Studied
Phog Allen, former Kansas coach, said a non profit foundation is being set up to probe the AAU and America’s Olympic participation. He aims to give colleges a greater voice in Olympic affairs, criticizing the AAU for inaction between Games. Allen has long pressured for collegiate leadership.
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Carle named head coach at Colorado College
Jerry Carle a 33 year old Iowa State assist ant coach is named head football coach and will also serve as athletic director at Colorado College in the Rocky Mountain Conference arriving mid January succeeding Juar Reid as coach and Robbie Robertson who resigned Dave Smalley of Albuquerque New Mexico tops Eastern Intercollegiate Baseball League betting with a 419 batting average for the Midggies
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Phog Allen Served with Libel Suit Summons
Kansas City report states Phog Allen, former Kansas University basketball coach, was served with a court summons at the Big Seven tournament. The $35,000 libel suit, filed by Harry D. Henshel of New York, accuses Allen of libel over a Kansas City speech criticizing Wes Santee’s suspension by the Amateur Athletic Union. Allen must appear within 30 days.
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Colleges Begin Their New Years Grid Spree
The article previews New Year college bowl games with Georgia Tech and Pitt in the Gator Bowl, blue gray and East West all star games, and major bowls listed. Veterans from last Sugar Bowl year lineups headline the matchups, with noted coaches and star players across the major programs.
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St Benedicts Wins First Tourney Tussle
St Benedicts of Kansas defeated Lake Forest of Illinois 62-45 in the opening round of the Quincy holiday basketball tournament after leading by as much as 13 in the second half. Eastern Ulingis beat St Thomas of Minnesota 70-60 in the same round. Detroit light heavyweight Chuck Solgper was a captain in the U S Air Force.
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Australia seals perfect 5-0 Davis Cup win
Australia trounced the United States to clinch the Davis Cup with a 5-0 victory. Ken Rosewall triumphed in four sets over Sam Giammanni, and Vic Seixas fell to the Australian pair in straight sets. The US faces a restart after back‑to‑back shutouts by Australia.
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Pettit Tops Pros in Scoring Lead After Strong Week
Bob Pettit of the St Louis Hawks surged to the scoring lead with 672 points for the season after a 95-point three-game set. He now averages 25.8 a game, edging Paul Arizin and Clyde Lovellette, as Bill Sharman tied Pettit for honors by sinking 52 straight free throws.
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