Jays Reeling After St Louis Blowout
The Kansas University Jayhawks, led by coach Billiken John Benington, fell 79-65 to St Louis in a non conference game before 4 000 fans. KU showed signs of a late rally but could not overcome the early surge by St Louis.
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Kansas Jayhawks Rally Falls Short Against St Louis Bills
St Louis led 42-28 at halftime and stretched to 73-39 with 10 14 remaining as Kansas trimmed the margin late. Pumas, Gibson and Ellison sparked a late surge, with Dumas totaling 18 points and seven rebounds. Kansas shot 38 percent. St Louis 45.
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Patterson Liston title fight eyed after double knockout routs
Heavyweight champ Floyd Patterson won by fourth round knockout of Tom McNeeley Jr. in a wild eight knockdowns while Sonny Liston stopped Albert Westphal in Philadelphia. Promoters speculate a $10 million showdown between Patterson and Liston as D Amato stays cautious and Henry Cooper looms as a possible alternative. Patterson aims for a return early next year, Liston says he is ready now.
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Patterson Liston bout draws huge expected gate
The fight was projected to fill 1 500 000 seats at about five dollars each with a potential 2 500 000 gross at a hundred dollar top in a Yankee Stadium style venue. The bout produced a thriller with multiple knockdowns and slips sparking debate over how many times Patterson was down or slipped.
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Pittsburg Gorillas Fall To Warrensburg Mules 75 65
Warrensburg Mules surge in second half rally to beat Pittsburg Gorillas 75 65 on Monday night Bud Vallino scores 23 for Warrensburg and Pittsburg loses despite a 35 32 halftime edge A referee calmed a heated dispute between Pittsburg coach John Lance and Warrensburg coach Gene Bartlow.
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First National Title for Alabama Tied to Bryant Era
Alabama crowned AP national football champion with 452 points to Ohio State's 436. Coach Bear Bryant rebuilt a 1940s contender into a perfect season finishing 10-0, led defense allowing 22 points all year, and set up a Sugar Bowl rematch with Arkansas after topping Auburn 38.
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Draft picks from Kansas Missouri area in NFL event
In Chicago AP reports NFL draft selections featuring Kansas Missouri players. Notable picks include John Hadl Kansas halfback to Detroit first round, Bert Coan Kansas back to Washington in seventh round, Gale Weidner Colorado back to Green Bay in tenth, and Rodger McFarland Kansas back to San Francisco in the 20th round. Grady Wallace sets South Carolina season scoring record with 906 points in 157 campaign.
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Kansas backs plan to return as draftable transfers
KU backs Rodger McFarland from Texas A&M and Bert Coan from TCU have remaining eligibility and will return next year but will be draftable this year as transfers. McFarland was picked by San Francisco and Coan by Washington for future drafting. Other notable picks include Curtis McClinton from Wichita and Leroy Jackson from Western Illinois drafted earlier by Los Angeles and Cleveland.
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Lions, Ottawa Register Only Wins for Loop
Northeast Kansas League basketball opened with mixed results as Lawrence split a pair and Ottawa notched one win in four NEKL games. The Lions opened the 1961-62 season with a 67-30 victory over Winfield.
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Jayhawks Begin Bowl Preparations Amid Injury Questions
Kansas University football practices for the Bluebonnet Bowl against Rice on December 16 in Houston. Starters and key players like Pack St Clair Rodger McFarland Benny Boydston face injuries with St Clair likely out, while McFarland and Boydston expected to play. The lineup mirrors the Missouri game with Hadl McFarland McClinton Coleman in the backfield.
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Local Basketball Standings and Coming Schedule
NEEL in Slow Start League reports results from last week with Ottawa and Lawrence in league play. Upcoming games list Leavenworth at Argentine Ottawa at Olathe Highland Park hosting Hayden and Chanute at Ottawa plus Manhattan at Lawrence. Results include Lawrence 07 Winfield 30 and Leavenworth 44 41 overtime loss to Washington.
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More Than 400 Slated For KU Football Dinner
More than 400 persons are expected for the KU football dinner dance at 6:30 tonight in the Union Ballroom. The event, sponsored by the Lawrence Quarterback Club and Chamber of Commerce Sports Committee, will host KU players aides and coaches. Three annual awards will be presented: the Ormond Beach Memorial Trophy, the Art Weaver Scholarship Trophy, and the Mike Getto Lineman Award. Entertainment will be provided by KU grid squad members.
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