Wilt Is a Sensation In His Varsity Start
Kansas University's top ranked team opened the season with an 87 69 victory over Northwestern. Wilt Chamberlain scored 52 points, set a school scoring record, and grabbed 31 rebounds. The 7 0 star dominated while Northwestern's Ruklick drew praise for a soft hook. Northwestern led briefly in the first half before KU pulled away.
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Kansas routs Northwestern as Wilt Chamberlain shines in debut
Wilt Chamberlain scores 52 points and grabs 16 rebounds in his Kansas debut against Northwestern. Joe Ruklick adds 22, and Dick Harp fields a fresh lineup as KU wins despite late benching with strong first-half defense and overcoming early miscues.
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Final Aussie Action in United States meet
In Sydney tomorrow night nineteen world record holders and a dozen Olympic gold medalists will compete in a United States versus British Commonwealth track and field showdown. The 23 event program includes all field events most track races and several relays marking the last Australian appearance of the U S Olympic squad before returning home after the meet.
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Eight Players Vie For Starting Spot On Tribe Cage Team
Haskell institute coach Tony Coffin narrows starters for the Indians opening game with Osage City. Regulars from last year Elliott Ryal and Ken Bailey lead a chasing group, with other contenders including McCosar Lawrence Coon Anderson Edwards Powell and Fae wards. Coffin also weighs which 10 of 13 A squad players will join the road trip.
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Strand and Hunter vie for Big Seven passing honor
Two sophomores upset veterans for league attention. Charley James of Missouri won passing honors by 596 yards on 32 completions, while Kansas Wally Strauch edged Jim Hunter. Oklahoma stars led by Tommy McDonald topped total offense and rushing, with Clendon Thomas scoring 108 points.
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Phoenix Boxer Wins Narrow Decision in Arizona Bout
Phoenix in Arizona outpointed Wayne Bethea of New York by 20413 to 10 in a tight bout. Pittsburgh’s Wayne Dawson topped L. C. Morgan of Youngstown Ohio by 144 to 141 in another close decision in Youngstown Ohio.
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Indian team victory brief hints at 12 point lead
A garbled report notes a basketball or similar game where one side faces pressure from opponents. The text mentions Indians and a sequence of plays, with a 12 point margin implied but unreadable details prevent precise scores or participants.
Baseball Decides to Help Minor Leagues DeWitt Named 'Giveaway' Man
William DeWitt selected as administrator of major leagues 300000 giveaway program to aid minor leagues. He resigns as Yankees assistant GM to run the fund. Opening minor league convention features Detroit Kansas City eight player trade and 100000 outlay in the lightest postwar draft. Dodgers extend Walter Alston. Eddie Stanky hired by Indians as coach. Major aid program unclear on funding and tax treatment.
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Tigers and Athletics Swap Player in Finigan Trade
Detroit Athletics complete trade sending Jim Finigan away in a six player deal worth nine thousand dollars. The maneuver shakes major league rosters as both teams reshuffle talent and aims for improved season performance.
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Baseball meeting nets big trade for Athletes
The Athletes acquire Hehets Ard Gare Sureb Joucks and Bene Host in a deal that also reserves first Deash tian Wine Boelardi.
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College Scores From Weekend Cage Report
A collage of scores from various schools shows Fordham 87 over Toronto 4, Conn Hartford area matches 76 74 Northwestern 67, William and Mary 82 The Citadel 71, and Kansas 8 9 percent uncertainties. Standings include Northwestern 67 Nobragka 67 and Wesleyan 74 Kirksville iMod tt.
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Boxing Notes From Last Night In Miami Kilgore Knocked Out
Bobby Lane from Kannapolis defeated Bing Kilgore in Miami in the bout reported by the Associated Press. The card also listed Zora Folley from New York at 187 pounds, with Kilgore and Lane both noted in the same event summary.
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First Hungarian Family Due to Land at Denver
Denver greets the first Hungarian family seeking haven from Soviet oppression. Joseph Hollbecz, 44, a commercial painter, his wife Margaret 31 and son Joseph Jr. 10 arrive tomorrow. Twenty six Air Reserve Records Center officers pledge aid for their rehabilitation.
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