Wilt 40 Points Leads Kansas Past Marquette
Wilt Chamberlain scored 40 points to set a new Arena scoring record as Kansas beat Marquette 82 to 62. The 7 foot center made 15 field goals and 10 free throws, lifting Kansas to its fourth straight win while Marquette dropped to 4 losses in a row.
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Kansas Jayhawks
Marquette
Kansas
Warriors
Chamberlain
Charlie Tyra
Louisville
Dull Split-Te Chip Crowds in College Football
Attendance at major colleges fell 1.41 percent in 1957 as television, low scoring, ball control tactics, and limited spending options reduced fan interest. Respondents cited dull split-T football driving fans away compared with lively pro and college games on TV.
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Associated Press
St Norbert Star Nets 14 Baskets in 89 78 Win
Rollie Graf scored 29 points on 14 field goals and one free throw to lead St Norbert College Green Knights past Stevens Point State 89 78. Graf hit 10 of 13 shots in the first half including eight straight jumpers before halftime.
Reds Trade Don Gross for Bob Purkey
The Cincinnati Redlegs sent pitcher Don Gross to the Pirates in exchange for pitcher Bob Purkey. The deal was announced on a Monday, as part of ongoing trades around the league.
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Cincinnati Redlegs
Don Gross
Pirates
Bob Purkey
Pace and Williams to be honored in Little Rock
Michigan halfback Jim Pace says Little Rock plans a civic reception parade and banquet for himself Willie Smith and Sid Williams of Wisconsin when they return for Christmas. Gov Faubus and Mayor Mann reportedly organizing. banquet to be at a white hotel with local high schools invited. Dec 29 Shrine Game return.
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Little Rock
Ann Arbor
Mich
Jim Pace
University of Michigan
Ark
Willie Smith
University of Wisconsin
Sid Williams
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W. W. Mann
Smith
Williams
Central High School
Horace Mann
Battle Royal Comes to Eagles Club December 30
Promoter Einar Olsen brings six pros to Kenocha for a battle royal featuring Boris Volkoff Nicki Volkoff Wilbur Snyder Bob Manegoff Reggie Lisowski and Billy Goelz. The card opens at 8 30 p m with a women's match Ramona TeSelle versus Rose Roman. Mane goff appears locally for the first time.
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Reggie Lisowski
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Rose Roman
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Manegoff
Kenosha
Miller Just Misses In Bowling Meet
Chicago Milwaukee bowler Jimmy Miller fell short of a World Invitational Match Bowling title after missing a strike for 15th spot and leaving six pins in the final frame. He totaled 7 335 pins in the meet.
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Chicago
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Ring Results Highlight AP Boxing Night
In San Francisco Kenny Lane stops Luke Easter in the eight round. Frankie Ruff outpoints Frankie Ippolito over ten rounds in New York. Arthur King outpoints Yama Bahama over ten rounds in Toronto.
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Mich
Luke Easter
New York
Frankie Ruff
Frankie Ippolito
Toronto
Arthur King
Yama Bahama
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British West Indies
Park View Routs City Auto in Lakeshore Classic
Park View 54 City Auto of Racine 49 after a slow start. Park View trailed 17-7, then narrowed to 28-24 at halftime and surged in the third. Prima Vera beat Bill's Keno Sha Tap 59-49 with Ken Leipold scoring 27. Park View and Prima Vera meet 6:15 p.m. at Kenosha High School before the 8 p.m. UW Extension game.
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Surgery Renews Ryff's Title Aspirations
New York boxer Frankie Ryff, after plastic surgery to reduce brow bones, returns to the ring at St. Nichollas Arena. He again outpointed Frank Ippolito over ten rounds, marking his first outing in eight months and his first major operation in June.
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Frankie Ryff
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City Basketball Results Show Quaker Forfeit Win
Federal division game ends with Quaker credited a forfeit victory over Ag and Al's Tap. Scoring line shows minimal readable totals with players Ludwigg Carmichael Shore and Gulbran ng listed, but full details are unavailable.
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Wisconsin Wildcats Earn Wins Over Non League Foes
Wisconsin and Northwestern each posted victory as Kansas State beat Purdue in a Big Ten night. Badger forward Bob Litzow led Wisconsin with 11 points in a 43-33 win over Washington of St Louis, while Northwestern beat South Dakota State 75-58 with Phil Warren scoring 20. Kansas State defeated Purdue 79-73 as Bob Boozer scored 25 and Harvey Austin added 17 in a tight contest.
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Local Bowling League Scores Tie Up Donny Night
Katt rolls a 687 series for Brit tle’s Recreation. Bob Burkee hits 650 for Greco’s Restaurant as they take two from Puntillo the Tailor. Mud Pacetti leads Valeo’s Pizza Sausage with 279 in a 2961 set and 1032 team, sweeping Covelli’s Produce. Bernacchi’s Pharmacy, Timm’s Insurance, Warro’s Lincoln Pharmacy, and Frank and Gene’s Service Keglers post solid scores as title race tightens with Bernacchi’s in second place.
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Scores from East Coast to Southwest college games
United Press reports scattered results across multiple teams including St Francis Behas St Louis area games. Kentucky defeated Citadel 75 to 62 while Vanderbilt crushed Tulane 105 to 74. Other highlights include Georgetown 76 over Loyola College 51 and Texas Christian 65 over Oklahoma City 56.
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Cohen Sparks Early for William and Mary Basketball
Jeff Cohen a 6 7 freshman star for William and Mary scored 49 points in three games after starting as a forward. He tallied 17 in his debut to beat Virginia, then 13 in an 86 70 loss at Pennsylvania where seven teammates were injured en route to the game. He added 19 in a 71 60 win over George Washington, helping the Tribe rebound from the accident setback.
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Spahn Tops NL Young Stars With 21 Wins At 36
Veteran pitcher Warren Spahn of the Milwaukee Braves led the National League with 21 victories and his eighth 20 win season, while younger pitchers dominated ERA and strikeouts. Johnny Podres led in ERA and six shutouts, Don Drysdale tied for second in ERA, Moe Drabowsky and Dick Crott each had 170 strikeouts, and Jack Sanford won 19 games with 188 strikeouts for the Phillies.
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Aaron Aaron Hopes for 1958 World Series Opponent
Wausau Wisconsin slugger Aaron Frank Aaron, famed for the Milwaukee Braves world champion, hopes New York loses the American League pennant in 1958 so Milwaukee can face another series opponent. He predicts the St Louis Cardinals will challenge Milwaukee most for the 1958 pennant. He spoke on WSAU TV Monday night.
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Whatever Happened To Jay Berwanger
Former University of Chicago star Jay Berwanger, 1935 All American and first Heisman winner, faded from college glory to become a partner in an industrial rubber firm in Chicago. He had a notable 1935 season including a 20-13 loss to Ohio State and the early NFL draft selection by Philadelphia.
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Buffalo club honors Warren Spahn as pro athlete of 1957
The Buffalo Athletic Club named Warren Spahn of the Milwaukee Braves the professional athlete of 1957 at a Monday night ceremony in Buffalo, New York.
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NC Basketball Team Size Height Known
Ten of the 15 man North Carolina basketball squad stand taller than 163 centimeters in height, highlighting the Tar Heels' size on the roster.
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NEA
North Carolina
Three NFL Contenders Set for Triple Tie in Title Race
In a dramatic finish the 49ers Lions and Colts all eye top spot heading into the final week. San Francisco faces Green Bay Bears and the Rams clash with Baltimore as Detroit bets on Tobin Rote while the Giants and Bears disappoint. A three way playoff looms to meet the Browns.
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Green Bay linebacker breaks leg ends Packers injuries
Green Bay officials announced two players, end Ron Kramer and linebacker Sam Palumbo, left the team with broken legs. Kramer limped off after a Sunday tackle against the Rams. x-rays confirmed a fractured right leg. Palumbo also suffered a broken leg prompting his departure for home.
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Hornsby Undergoes Eye Operation at Hospital
Hall of Fame outfielder Hornsby, age 61, underwent cataract removal from his right eye in Chicago. Known as "The Rajah" for his batting eye, Hornsby is a former star with a lifetime .359 average and a 424 batting average in 1924. He now directs athletic activities for Chicago Mayor Daley's Youth Commission.
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Marquette Basketball Ties Two Cities Across Roster
Milwaukee based Marquette University features players from Farrell Pennsylvania and Menasha Wisconsin. Guards Pete Hall Jim Kollar and Jim McCoy hail from Farrell while Clem Hassey Ron Dibelious and Jim Kersten are from Menasha.
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Marquette University
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Jim McCoy
Clem Hassey
Ron Dibelious
Jim Kersten
Wednesday Night Junior High League Schedule
Lincoln junior high opens at 7:15 with Cadet St Marys vs St James and 8:15 Junior St Marys meets St James Washington junior high hosts 7:15 Cadet Mt Carmel Angels versus St George Dragons and 8:15 Junior St Caimir faces St Anthony McKinley junior high offers 7:15 Cadet St Mark versus Holy Rosary and 8:15 Junior St Mark against St Thomas Jefferson cadet St Casimir battles St Peter as 8:15 Junior St George Squires meet Holy Rosary Bye Cadet St Thomas and Bye Junior Carmelites.
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Michigan Stars Lead Pin Test at Chicago Finals
Eddie Lubanski from Detroit and Marion Ladewig of Grand Rapids headed the field in the first World's Invitation Bowling Tournament at the Chicago Coliseum. The event draws 32 bowlers, 16 men and 16 women, aiming for a rich prize fund as finals begin.
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Kenosha Player Celebre Eliminated After 24 Games
Kenosha competitor Celebre, 28, was eliminated after 24 games in the Wisconsin meet. He averaged 187 for the 24 lines and ranked seventh among Wisconsin key legs in the tournament.
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Bowling title chase led by Lubanski in 36 game qualify
Lubanski dominated the men's bowling bracket finishing on top by 79 pins over Michigan star Billy Golembiewski of Grand Rapids. Lubanski totaled 7,667 pins for his 36 game qualifying round while Golembiewski had 7,588. In third place was former All-Star champion Bill Lillard of Chicago and 19 year old Jim Carman of Dallas, Texas, with 7,563.
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Zanio Wins Freshman Numerals at NU
Evanston Ill Ken Zanio of Kenosha is among 47 Northwestern freshmen awarded numeral sweaters at a football dinner in Patten gymnasium. Zanio is noted as a good end prospect and capable receiver with strong action, per freshman coach Dale Samuels. The Texas Longhorns defeated SMU 74 to 0 in their first 1916 meeting.
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Ken Zanio
Kenosha
Northwestern University
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Cal Urged To Quit PCC
Berkeley officials urged the University of California to withdraw from the Pacific Coast Conference with July 1, 1959 as the effective date. The Athletic Advisory Board cited rejection of a five point policy plan by conference faculty and athletic directors. The advisory letter went to Clark Kerr and the ASUC executive board which administers Cal sports.
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California Board of Regents
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Sports writer Caswell Adams dies at 50 in Manhasset
Caswell Adams, a sports writer for the New York Herald Tribune and the New York Journal American, died in Manhasset on Monday. He began his career with the Herald Tribune in 1927 and joined the Journal American in 1953. He was 50 years old.
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Detroit Lions Rehire George Wilson as Coach for Second Year
George Wilson was rehired as coach for a second year by the Detroit Lions of the National Football League on Monday.
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