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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1955
Page
8
Mississippi mentor John Vaught is lauded for guiding Ole Miss to gridiron success and for inspiring a $1 million in gifts from Robert M. Carrier. Carrier Hall, a $500,000 engineering building, and a $300,000 scholarship fund showcase Vaught’s impact beyond wins.
Lawrence junior high A team beat Ottawa 49-30 and B team won 33-17. A squad led 31-22 at halftime behind 14 points from Jack Galloway and Darrell Green. The Mustangs clinched the victory with a 14-4 final period.
Kansas University's Maurice King, a 6-7 forward, leads with an 11.0 rebounding average and plays a key role in the Jayhawks' backboard. He discusses timing, positioning, and guarding big opponents as KU faces Texas A&M in Dallas and Rice in Houston, with coach Phog Allen praising his improved backcourt play and growth. King cites competition with M A as crucial, noting strong rivals Jim Krebs and Joel Krog and Temple Tucker of Rice as upcoming challenges.
A Golden Gloves tournament with AAU sanction will be staged in Wichita February 16 to 18, announced by H M Buddy Siegel. Winners in eight weight divisions in Open and Class B will qualify directly for the Chicago Gloves tournament of champions February 27 to 29.
Jeri Craig sparked a second quarter surge with six points on three goals as the Mustangs shot 40 percent, 24 of 60, while Ottawa struggled at 27.5 percent. Lawrence totaled 49 points on 24 field goals with one free throw, as Ottawa fouled three times and the Mustangs made only one of five free throws. The B team opened with a 16-9 halftime lead, led by T. Hill nine points with eight from Stinson and Crochon, marking their second straight win. Southpaw Johnny Oldham will try out with the Cincinnati Redlegs after four years at San Jose State.
Oklahoma City hosts a banquet to award the Rev J Hugh O Donnell Memorial trophy as national football champion per the AP poll. Oklahoma captains Bo Bolinger Cecil Morris and Eldon Loughridge will receive it from Notre Dame booster Joe Abbott.Speeches by Ted Smits Edward Krause and Bud Wilkinson follow as AP credentials are presented to Tommy MacDonald and Bo Bolinger. Sooners chase Miami Orange Bowl Jan 2. unrelated note on Bucky Walters.
In Columbus Ohio a 4 year old boy Billy Hawkins used a small saw from his toolkit to cut down a young cedar tree in the Hawkins backyard after his father was late with a promised Christmas tree. The incident reflects the era's DIY spirit.
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