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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1956

Page

12

Lawrence High School vence Pitt 67 to 35 in non league clash

Lawrence High School beat Pitt 67 to 35 in a Saturday night non league game. Coach Max Rite led the Lions to their first win this season as they prepared for Friday’s conference matchup in Manhattan. Key scorers Dayle Sehiek John Hadi and Carlton Flame contributed, with Hamm adding points and Jim Ragan also active.

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Lesson in Fast Break Sparks Lawrence Rally

In a high tempo game, CH Wexsus Farly Teen Schick and Hadl led a Lawrence surge from an 18-12 hole to a mid game lead, outscoring Pittsburg 26-6 in the third. Ben Lundquist sparked Pittsburg early with three goals, while Hamm and Wrench fueled Lawrence with multiple scores as the Lions widened to a 62-24 halftime lead and eventually to a 57-30 third-quarter edge before both teams emptied the bench.

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Bethel Hosts Fall Tournament In Close Third Place Game

Bethel College hosted a fall tournament where Pherson and Nacheam each scored 25 field goals to lead a 57-55 finish over Tabor for third place. The event drew strong turnout as teams and fans filed in for the compact, five-game weekend.

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Strauch Snaps Tiger Grip On Passing Title

Kansas star Wally Strauch clinched the Big Seven passing crown edging Missouri’s Jim Hunter by 29 yards in the final game. Strauch’s 596 total topped a low title figure, as Kansas built season gains and set school records in rushing and punting while Nebraska and Oklahoma battles reinforced conference dominance.

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Juco Cage Meet Scores From Es phe Aviaerated Press

Arkansas City edged Cameron by two points in a juco cage meet. Coffeyville won first place with 71 points while Tokawa topped Okla. A mix of results lists Joplin 78 Pueblo 76 and Hannibal Lagrange 57 Winfield St. John's 43 in the seventh spot.

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Peck Paces Okie Five In Pitt State Loss

Pittsburg State College was defeated 95 to 82 by Kasan South Western Oklahoma on Saturday as junior Jimmy Peck scored 37 points. Rex Peterson and Glen Cooper each added 22 for Pittsburg.

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Haskell Cagers Play Spring Hill Tuesday For Home Opener

Haskell Indians, 0-1 on the season, host Spring Hill Tuesday at Haskell Gymnasium with an 8 p.m. tipoff and a 6:30 p.m. B game. Spring Hill features 6-7 Dale Hawk who scored 32 in Friday's win, while Haskell counters with 6-2 center Bob McCougar and guard Eliott Ryal, each with 14 points in Friday's loss to Osage City.

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Bleak Christmas as Fort Hays Upsets HAYS 65 64

Fort Hays State College suffers a 65 to 64 non conference loss to Central Oklahoma. Joe Warren leads the victors with 22 points while Doug Holloway tops Fort Hays with 16. The report mentions Germany and rationing echoes amid holiday shortages.

Dons Push for Streak as Jays Roll to Bowl Ambitions

Kansas coach Phog Allen’s Jayhawks, led by Wilt Chamberlain, push to extend their run after wins over Northwestern and Marquette. Chamberlain scores 91 in two games while Kansas heads west to face Washington and California with a rising national profile.

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Jays Top INS List. K-State Fourth in Poll

Kansas University and Kansas State College, rising from the Big Seven, sit fourth in the season’s first national basketball poll by the International News Service. Wilt Chamberlain’s seven-foot rookie leads KU in a win over North Carolina as Drake falls to second. Notre Dame notice and other minor results accompany the rankings.

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Big Seven delays meeting amid shifting game officials limits

The matter was postponed until the faculty March meeting. Most major conferences now use five officials for football games. Baseball travelling squads rose from 15 to 17 to align with a policy of one game Monday and a doubleheader Saturday. An extra baseball game brings the schedule to two. The conference clarified its stance on televising basketball with conditions. Television possible only if a game sells out or sponsor covers any attendance shortfall. Peters reaffirmed TV plans for the Big Seven tournament in Kansas City despite funding doubts.

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Big Seven considers athletes in AAU meets under own school

The Milwaukee Journal notes a March indoor track meeting approved in part and curbs on competing at three sanctioned meets. It also reports a proposal to allow Big Seven athletes to compete in AAU events as teams under their school names, changing from unattached participation.

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Second Mat Show Features Tag Teams

The Lawrence Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors a second pro wrestling card this Saturday at the Community Building. Matchmaker Bob Craddock says the event features Negro girls in the headline. The Newrons team includes Babs Wingo and Ethel Johnson with Lulu Mae Provo. Bahs teams with Marva Scott. Larry Hamilton vs Joe Dusek is a one hour best two of three falls match. Wingo and Johnson meet in a one fall match.

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