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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1956

Page

9

Kansas Cagers No 1 In First AP Poll

Kansas led by seven foot Wilt Chamberlain tops the first AP basketball poll with 58 first place votes and 896 points. San Francisco is runner up with 675 points. Kentucky and Oklahoma also in early top ranks as Big Seven play opens across college hoops.

Kansas Cagers Kansas Wilt Chamberlain Associated Press Jayhawkers Northwestern Marquette San Francisco Kentucky Johnny Louisville Southern Methodist North Carolina Minois Fess N. C. State Alabama Canising The Hope

Kansas No 1 in all polls as Harp eyes Seattle clash

Kansas basketball earns top spot in AP INS and UPI polls. Coach Dick Harp notes the honor while in Allen Fieldhouse at 7 p.m. preparing for Friday and Saturday games against Washington U at Seattle. Kansas State and Iowa State also high in rankings with key players Parr and Thompson highlighted.

Kansas Associated Press International News Service United Press Jayhawker Dick Harp Allen Fieldhouse K. U Washington U Seattle Harp Kansas State Towa State

California Coach Dreads Meeting Wilt Chamberlain

SAN FRANCISCO Coach Fete Newell of California ahead of the Berkeley game with Kansas on December 18 commented on Wilt Chamberlain noting it will be interesting to see him but not something he looks forward to facing. The Kansas star, a 7 foot sophomore nicknamed The Stilt, has averaged 45% points over his first two games.

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120 Golfers Tee Off For 80 Mayfair Open Qualifiers

In Sanford Florida one hundred twenty golfers start today to earn 80 spots in the $15,000 Mayfair Open. The field will expand to about 150 after low qualifiers and ties, for a 72 hole event from Thursday through Sunday. Notables include Al Beselink Gardner Dickinson Jr and defending champion Al Balding.

Missouri Gaps Cage Win

Missouri Tigers defeated South Dakota University 71 to 66 last night in Columbia. The rally came in the second half after a close first period. Missouri led 46 44 at halftime before South Dakota tied the game late.

Columbia Missouri Tigers South Dakota University Misouri South Dakota

Tigers Rally Boost Lead With Late Spurt

Missouri started strong and built a 15 point cushion with ten minutes remaining. Sonny Siebert and Lionel Smith each poured in 22 points for the Tigers while Clayton Kiewell led the visitors with 18.

Missouri Sonny Siebert Lionel Smith Tisgers Clayton Kiewell

Haskell Cage Team Hosts Spring Hill Tonight

Haskell Indians meet Spring Hill at the Haskell Indian Gymnasium at 8 p.m. in the season opener aiming for their first win after a 56 55 loss to Osage City. Spring Hill star Dale Hawk, a 6 7 junior, scored 32 points last Friday in a victory over Bonner Springs.

Spring Hill Haskell Indians Osage City Tribe Dale Hawk Hawk Bonner Springs Bob McCosar Elliott Ryal Ken Bailey Lanny Coan Lee Edwards

College Cage Results From Associated Press Roundup

Duquesne 78 over St Frances (Pa) Navy 16. Roanoke 1 Nebraska 6d. Indiana 7%. Missouri 81 over South Dakota 71. St Benedicts Eas 67 over Quins ey 69 double overtime. Texas Southern 90 over Springfield State Mo 4. Panhandle Ohio A&M 78 over Eastern New Mexico Tulsa 71. Kentucky 70 over Maryland 4%. Tennessee 76 over Cincinnati 65. Oklahoma A&M 59 over Arkansas 50. Rice 1 over LSU 72. Tulane 8 over Louisiana College 4&4. Mississippi 87 over Arkansas State 66. Tau Alabama? New Orleans College 1. Texas A&M 65 over Texas Christian 97 over McMurry 40. Baylor 71 over North Texas State 48. Tech 48 over Tulsa 62. Idaho 4 over Utah State 50. Colorado A&M 49 over Arizona? New Mexico Rearile 47. Santa Clara 66 over Washington State 66. Whitworth Spokane 6%. Parsons 74 over Independence 46.

Navy Roanoke Nebraska Wilaconait Indiana Butler Missouri South Dakota St. Henedict'’s Eas Quinsey Texas Southern Springfield Louisiana College Missisippi Arkansas State Koyala New Orleana Texan Agm Texas Christian McMurry Lingoin Mun Philander Smith College Baylor North Texas State As Tech Tulsa University of Idaho Utah State Malorado Colorado Arm Rearile Santa Clara Washington State Whittworth Spokane Parsons Independence

Giambra Seeks Rematch With Giardello After Victory

Giambra, a 24 year old Buffalo middleweight, defeated Rocky Castellani before 5,500 fans in San Francisco. The win, by scores of 96-94 96-93 and 97-93, motivates Giambra to press for a bout with Joey Giardello anywhere, aiming for a title shot at 160 pounds.

San Francisco Joey Giambra Buffalo N. Y Joey Giardello Rocky Castellani Giambra Giardello Castellani Cleveland Joey Rocky Jack Downey California Vern Bybee Frante Carter Associated Press

Highland Junior College Faces Kansas City Five

Highland Junior College Scotties host Kansas City Junior College at Highland tomorrow night in a key basketball matchup. The result could affect league standings as both teams seek a crucial win on the home floor.

Highland Junior College Kansas City Lexington Highland Junior College Scotties

Fort Scott JC to face Wentworth in Interstate Conference clash

The Interstate Conference opens with a league game this week a matchup between Fort Scott JC and Wentworth Military Academy scheduled for Friday night. The seven team league comprises junior colleges in Kansas and Missouri.

Fort Scott JC Wentworth Military Academy Kansas Missouri

Boxing results from last night across cities

In New York Alex Miteff won over Archie Mc Bride in a 10 round decision. In Buffalo Brett San Francisco-Joey Giambra outpointed Rocky Castellani in 10 rounds. In New Orleans Charlie Scott stopped Ernie Burford in eight rounds with a knockout.

Brett San Francisco Joey Giambra Buffalo N Y Rocky Castellani Cleveland New York Alex Miteff Argentina Archie McBride Trenton N.J New Orleans Charlie Scott Philadelphia Ernie Burford Memphis Tenn

Kansas Joins Interstate Juvenile Compact Move

Kansas lawmakers favor a bill to join other states in returning runaway children to their homes. The interstate compact on juveniles was recommended for enactment by the 1957 Legislature and endorsed by the Kansas Commission on Interstate Cooperation. Thirteen states have adopted similar laws.

Topeka Kansas Kansas Commission On Interstate Cooperation

Besmanoff Next Foe For Tough Alex Miteff

Alex Miteff, 21, unbeaten heavyweight, plans a return in February after a holiday trip to Argentina for a wedding. He will face Willi Besmanoff of Germany at St Nicholas Arena in his next bout. Miteff won a seven round decision over Archie McBride in his first main event, with a split verdict 6-4-1 from the unofficial card, while two judges had McBride ahead.

Alex Mitel Argentina Miteff St. Nicholas Arena Willi Besmanoff Germany Archie McBride Trenton Artie Mercante Joe Eppy Miteft Tony Castellano McBride

New Delhi Newspapers Agree With Red China Premier Chou

New Delhi papers report today an agreement with Red Chinese Premier Chou En Lai. Officials welcomed the accord as a step toward enhanced Sino Indian ties amid regional tensions and economic talks.

New Delhi India Chou

Ficrals Visit to India Ended in Partial Success

Ficrals visit to India was a success but officials believed it could have been stronger if Chou had aligned with Tygtutgs views on Hungarian reforms. The dialogue highlighted shifting positions and regional implications for policy.

India Chou Tygtutgs

Arizin and Johnston Lead NBA Scoring Burst

The Philadelphia Warriors duo Paul Arizin and Neil Johnston top NBA scoring as Arizin leads with 489 points in 20 games at a 24.5 average. Johnston remains second with 477 after a 46 point week, while Bob Pettit sits third with 459 and Clyde Lovellette fourth with 458.

Associated Press Phidelphia Warriors Paul Arizin Neil Johnston National Basketball Assn NBA Arizin Paul Johnston Neil Bob Pettit St. Louis Hawks Clyde Lovellette Minneapolis

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