Elstun Unlikely To See Court Opener For Kansas Trio
Kansas University may be minus forward Gene Elstun for the 1955 56 season opener against Northwestern at Allen Fieldhouse. A 7 600 crowd is expected for the 7 30 p m tipoff. Elstun has been ill with a virus and his availability for Monday is doubtful. Freshmen led by Wilt Chamberlain will play an intra squad game at 5 00 p m before the main event.
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Allen Fieldhouse
Dallas Dobbs
Bartlesville
Ohia
Dobbs
Hawks
Journal World Photo
Kansas Jayhawks face Big Seven foes with new lineup at arena
Probable starters begin the season without their top rebounder Elston and rely on Maurice King and Lee Green. Kansas will battle Northwestern in a quick rematch after last season’s exposures as 6-11 Bill Schulz steps in for center duties, while Capt. Dick Mast from Northwestern provides a stern guard challenge.
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Lew Johnson
Gene
Capt
Dallas Dobbs
Maurice King
Elston
Phog Allen
King
Lee Green
Green
Wildcats
Bill Schulz
N. U
Phil Bromberg
Jayhawkers
Johnson
al Jen
Kansans
Northwestern Aido
Dobbs
Dick Mast
Frank Ehmann
Hal Grant
Evanston
Northwestern
Western Michigan
All Seeking Basilio With Logart Latest
New York boxing scene buzzes as welterweight Carmen Basilio draws interest from rivals. Ike Logart of Cuba wins a Madison Square Garden bout over Virgil Akins, edging toward a title shot behind Saxton and Martinez, with officials split on the decision.
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Carmen Basilio
Ike Logart
Cuba
Johnny Saxton
Vince Martinez
Kid Gavilan
Carmanguey
Virgil Akins
St. Louis
Madison Square Garden
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Ike
Larry Napp
Garden
Frank Forbes
Artie Aidala
Akins
Ieee
FIGHTS LAST NIGHT in New York boxing cards
Isaac Logart defeated Virgil Akins on points in Madison Square Garden. Jimmy Beechman outpointed Hector Constance. The report notes De Miller sold the 1 year old harness racing stallion Adios for $50,000 after paying $21,000 at auction in 1948.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Isaac ‘Logart
Cuba
Virgil Akins
St. Louis
Caracas
Jimmy Beechman
United States
Hector Constance
Trinidad
de Miller
Adios
Georgia Tech Students Protest Sugar Bowl Pact
Hundreds of Georgia Tech students burned Governor Marvin Griffin in effigy and demonstrated near the governor's mansion over a proposed racial segregation policy affecting Sugar Bowl eligibility. The protest followed Griffin's demand that state schools refrain from contests with teams featuring Negro players or spectators where segregation is not required. The Tech football team remains contracted to play Pittsburgh in the Sugar Bowl with Bobby Grier on the Steelers' roster. Police reported minor property damage during a three hour march through downtown Atlanta.
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Robert O. Arnold
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Quimby Melton Jr
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Pro Grid Circuit Showdowns Set by Schedule for Sunday
The NFL title races move toward the weekend with Western and Eastern division contenders. Rams chase Western crown with a win over Baltimore as Chicago and Detroit cross swords, while Cleveland and Washington battle in the East as Pittsburgh and the Giants loom.
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Central Kansas College Hoop Tourney Opens Dec 8
MOUNDRIDGE Kas Bethel College faces McPherson College in the opening game of the fifth annual Central Kansas Collegiate Basketball Tournament on December 8. Tabor meets Bethany in the follow up. The Dec 10 schedule features the third place game and a title clash between first night winners. Bethel is the defending champion.
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Kas
Beihel College
McPherson College
Central Kansas
Tabor
Bethany
Bethel
Frisco All American Combo Start Strong In 1954-55
Two AP All-America members plus defending NCAA champs SF golden Dons opened season with wins. Furman guard Darrell Floyd scored 33 in an 86-66 Southern Conference victory over Davidson while SF narrowly won 70-39 over Little Chico State powered by 26 rebounds from Bill Russell.
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Furman
Darrell Floyd
Paladins
Davidson
Bill Russell
Nebraska
Oregon State
Oregon
U.gal A
New York
Madison Squire Garden
Dans
Brigham Young
Duke
Clemson
Lowly N C Club Battles Duke in TV Grid Session
Durham North Carolina faced its football woes as UNC met Duke in the 42nd series game televised nationwide by NBC at 1 p.m. CST. Duke, 6 2 1 overall 3 0 ACC, seeks a win to tie Maryland for the unofficial league crown, while UNC aims to brighten a 3 6 season.
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Duke
Durham
North Carolina
NBC
Blue Devils
Maryland
Tar Helly
Yale 1955 Football Team Faces Backfield Return Shortage
Yale's 1955 football squad lists twelve lettermen but only four are returnees in the backfield, signaling a shift in configuration. The numbers reflect a mix of seasoned players and new contributors, with the team aiming to rebuild strength at key playmaking positions.
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Yale
Mishap Near McPherson Kills One Hurts Three
One killed and three injured in a two car crash on U S 81 near McPherson last night. Rowland Dechard 36 of Concordia died while riding with Jerome Sorell also of Concordia who broke a leg. Mrs Albert Moore of Great Bend was seriously injured as a passenger in the other car.
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Here
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Concordia
Jerome Sorell
Sorell
Albert Moore
Great Bend
Moore
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