Wilt Chamberlain's off court charm outshines game prowess
The piece praises Wilt Chamberlain for his exceptional treatment of fans and children, detailing his charity appearances with Basil Green and John Traylor at a Guardian Angel orphan party in Leavenworth and his conversations with Journal-World carrier boys. It notes his balanced life between studies, basketball, and track, his humor, leadership, and commitment to the Negro race, while referencing broader college basketball anecdotes about Linville Puckett and Kentucky.
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Guardian Angel Orphan Home
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Lawrence
Basil Green
John Traylor
Journal- World
Philadelphia
Baker Cage Victory Avoids State Blank
Missouri teams went 2-1 in three intercollegiate games. Concordia defeated Omaha and Warren College edged past another opponent. Kirksville Bulldogs opened MIAA play with a win as Baker started strong before a rough finish.
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Penton Wen
Renee Toes
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Nean
Bale
Kirksville Bulldogs
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Rinagsas City
Rowe Named Scout for Detro it Tigers
A Detroit staffer is reported to be named a scout for the Tigers as part of ongoing organizational changes. The appointment signals renewed talent evaluation within the baseball franchise.
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Tiger
Marquette Coach Learns a Lesson On Cage Tactics
Marquette coach Jack Nagle warned his players after a bid at an upset fell short as San Francisco led by All-America center Bill Russell defeated the Golden Eagles 65-58 at the DePaul tournament. Russell dominated under the boards as SFU advanced to the tourney final against DePaul with a second-half surge. Duquesne, Utah, and Cincinnati also suffered upsets as BYU continued its climb.
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Ron Sobleszczyk
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Idaho State
Dayton
Cincinnati
Brigham Young
Leveled Iowa and Blue-Gray finalists meet in title clash
No. 8 Colorado overwhelmed fourth-ranked Iowa 70-53. Mississippi faces Texas in the Blue-Gray final in Montgomery. Jack Adams scored 38 as Ole Miss beat Eastern Kentucky 95-92. Texas defeated Auburn 83-76 after trailing at halftime. UCLA upset by Nebraska 85-71. Don Bolde led Houston to a 38-point performance in a 89-76 win over Detroit. Oklahoma A&M extended its win streak to five with a 68-45 victory over Wyoming.
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Auburn
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Don Bolde
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Detroit
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Michigan State Begins Coast Practice for Rose Bowl Showdown
Michigan State opens coast practice in Pasadena after an East Lansing flight. Duffy Daugherty schedules morning and afternoon sessions at Los Angeles Junior College and on the Rose Bowl trip, with UCLA also practicing. All-America quarterback Earl Morrall and several teammates in good shape despite colds.
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Earl Morrall
Rosenbluth Born in NYC Now Residing in Greeneville
Pro basketball score St. Louis 100 Rochester 97 in overtime. Lennie Rosenbluth, North Carolina star, is described as born in New York City and living in Greeneville Tennessee.
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Oklahoma Sooners win second O'Donnell Memorial Trophy
At a testimonial banquet in Oklahoma City 59 players and about 500 supporters honored the Oklahoma Sooners for an unbeaten 1951 season and their repeat of the Rev J Hugh O Donnell Memorial Trophy. Tri captains Bo Bolinger Ceci Morris Eldon Lough praised coach Bud Wilkinson as the greatest, while Wilkinson credited the players for the team’s character and effort.
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O'Donnell
Bo Bolinger
Ceci Morris
Eldon Lough- Bolinger
Bud Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Ted Smits
Associated Press
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Moose) Krause
Doak Walker to Play Pro Bowl Before Retirement
Detroit Lions halfback Doak Walker will play one more professional game then retire. He agreed to participate in the Pro Bowl in Los Angeles on January 15 after his final regular season game last Sunday against the New York Giants.
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He Makes the Ponies Run in Southwest Clash
Captain Joel Krog of SMU stars at forward for a Dallas game against Kansas. Kansas brings a 30 record while SMU stands 5-1. Center Jim Krebs and rebounder Krog pace the Texas squad with Krog hailed as a premier rebounder and leader. Kansas visits Dallas tonight then Houston to meet Rice before a rematch with SMU.
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Washington
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Kansas Faces Severe Test Against SMU In Dallas
Unbeaten Kansas, ranked 18th and riding wins over Wisconsin Northwestern and Wichita, faces a tough non conference game at Dallas against Southern Methodist University. Key returnee 6 7 Lou Johnson boosts Kansas hopes alongside captain Dallas Dobbs and Bill Brainard.
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Phog Allen
Lou Johnson
Miami of Ohio Grid Boss Gains Northwestern Post
Northwestern University named Miami of Ohio coach Ara Parseghian to revive its football fortunes. Athletic director Stu Holcomb chose the 32 year old, the youngest Big Ten coach, succeeding Lou Saban.
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