Buffs poised to challenge in 1956 Big Seven race
Kansas State and Oklahoma idly loom as favorites while Colorado seeks an upset season. Coach Bebe Lee fields a tall starting unit including Jim Rangles George Hannah Mick Mansfield and Bill Peterson. The piece notes December games, Sugar Bowl debates and Wilt Chamberlain’s impact on Kansas basketball along with Iowa State’s springboard training and football-frosh recommendations.
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Bill Peterson
Bebe Lee
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Lovellette
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Lienhard
Hoagland
Hoag
Lee
Wilt Chamberlain and Co
Bill Easton
K. U
Frosh
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Wilkinson
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Miami
Vince Difrancesca
Jerry Bartelt
John Scheldrup
al Rickert
Guy Hae
Dee
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Cyclones
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Charlie
Wilt Chamberlain
Clyde Lovellette
Chamberlain
Wilt
Faurot Seeks Public Reasons for Probation Actions
Missouri coach Don Faurot urged the NCAA to publish full reasons when placing member schools on probation. Speaking to Kiwanis members, he praised overall NCAA functions but said transparency would prevent schools from shaping their image by selective disclosures.
Equipment a necessity for child basketball learning
A vintage guide argues for age appropriate gear to build early skills. It urges soft playground balls for toddlers and intermediate rubber balls for older children, stressing size, weight, and a safe goal height to keep interest and prevent poor shooting habits.
Raising a youth basketball goal to match growth
The article advises Gradual hoop height increases from seven feet to the regulation ten feet to develop shooting. Start with seven feet for five to six year olds, rising a foot yearly until junior high where ten feet is standard. Use adjustable backboards or DIY raises and watch for form, success, and consistency before advancing.
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Local Funds Should Be Used First on Schools
Mrs. Nell Wrenn of Arkansas City Kansas, leader of the Kansas delegation to the White House Conference on Education, urged exhausting state and local resources before seeking federal aid for schools. She advocated community action to support schools and a possible state program for distressed areas with construction.
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Kas
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Hrouse Conference On Education
Wrenn
Governor’s Conference On Education
Enrollment Trends Signal Strain Ahead
Analysis suggests rising enrollments may tighten school capacity and funding over the next decade, prompting districts to reassess staffing and facilities to accommodate additional students.
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