Browns Favored to Take Title in Final NFL Weekend
The Cleveland Browns enter the last regular season games as heavy Eastern Division favorites with a 9-3-1 record aiming for their first conference title since 1957. The New York Giants, 2-9-2, chase a season upset to salvage pride as Giants coach Allie Sherman starts Y A Tittle, while St Louis and Philadelphia contend for the other East spot and Green Bay, Minnesota, and Detroit vie in the West alongside a mixed AFL slate.
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New Stadium Site Approved for KSU
Kansas State University officials announced a proposed football stadium site in the northeast part of Manhattan. Athletic director Bebe Lee said the approval covers location only and that planning is in early stages with a 30 000 to 35 000 seating capacity, expandable to 50 000, funded by alumni gifts and student support.
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Rozelle faces AFL reality with playoff call and drafts
In a critique of NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle the piece argues the AFL is here to stay due to TV deals and fan interest. It cites misgivings about no cut contracts and notes AFL draft access affecting the NFL draft rights and competition dynamics.
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Elk Nation Edges Fort Scott On Last Second Shot
Haskell Indians trailed by one with 23 seconds left before Elk Nation hit a 25 foot jumper at the buzzer to beat Fort Scott 62 61. Burgess led Haskell with 23 points and 32 26 halftime edge, while Fort Scott shot 57 percent.
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Baldwin Wins Over Spring Hill in Narrow Basketball Victory
Baldwin High School improved to 2-1 after a 66-56 win at Spring Hill. The Bulldogs sit 2-0 in Little Seven League play while Spring Hill drops to 0-3. Baldwin led at each quarter and closed with an 18-7 run. Jim Mitchell and Tom Swan each scored 11 points. Biddle led the B-team with 16 points. Spring Hill's Brian Beach led the A-team with 2% points.
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College and high school basketball scores roundup
A long list of basketball results across colleges and Kansas high schools. Notable games include Seton Hall 99 over Wagner 90 in OT, Columbia 80 over Lehigh 66, Wichita 93 over Brigham Young 76, Kansas State 77 over Chicago Loyola 67, and Ottawa 78 over Ward 51. Multiple local district scores follow.
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Spectators and Police Clash at Garden Event
In New York, a Madison Square Garden main event ended with a brawl after Bobby Bartels stopped Lenny Mangiapane in 53 seconds of the fourth round. Special policemen were called to restore order as tensions flared between rivals from Queens.
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Fight interrupted as Man giapane fight halted by KO
About 10 minutes passed while Mangiapane supporters tried to storm the ring. A youth climbed in and was removed by police as 5 000 fans booed and jeered when referee Joe Loscalzo stopped the bout after Mangiapane was put down by a right and left to the jaw.
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Patterson and Powell Tangle in 10 Rounder
Floyd Patterson former world heavyweight champion seeks a third title as he fights Charlie Powell in a 10 round bout at Hiram Bithorn Stadium San Juan Puerto Rico The charity bout for the Carlos Ortiz Youth Foundation is expected to draw about 8000 fans at 20 dollars top with a gross around 70000 Patterson to receive 35 percent Powell at least 3000 The fight serves as a tuneup for Patterson ahead of a next month bout with George Chuvalo in New York.
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Bills Hope to Boost Their Spot for AFL
The Buffalo Bills aim to strengthen their Eastern Division position with a key road game against the Denver Broncos, while the Chargers host Kansas City and a Tobin Rote farewell looms. If Buffalo wins, they edge toward the division title. a Denver upset could tilt the race toward New England.
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Oskaloosa Bears Drop League Contest
Oskaloosa fell 59 to 26 in a Jefferson County League basketball game at Oskaloosa. Winchester led with 15 13 10 and 21 in the four quarters while Oskaloosa managed 11 3 16 and 6. Dale Heston led Oskaloosa with 9 points. teammates Leland Domann Arliss Stebbins Bruce Rhodes Jerry Woford and Steve Finley added the rest. Oskaloosa travels to Perry tonight with a 1 1 record.
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Baylor 1916 Football Shutouts and Scoring Pace
The Baylor University football team in 1916 posted six shutouts and totaled 314 points across the season, reflecting a dominant offense and strong defense led by their coach and squad.
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Ottawa Defeats Baker In Kansas Conference
Ottawa beat Baker 78 64 at Baldwin as Tony Verdie scored 19 for the victors. C of E won 95 70 at Wichita over Friends with 62 percent shooting in the second half. Washburn topped Wayne State 67 63 in Topeka as Ron Ford scored 21. Wichita State freshmen beat St Johns of Winfield 92 75 at Wichita. Ottawa leads 2 0 in the league with C of E 2 1, Baker 1 1, Friends 0 2.
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