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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1955
Page
4
Lawrence High School Lions upset the Atchison team 54 to 52 on their home court to move to 2-2. Jim Ragan spearheaded the surge in the second period with multiple field goals and free throws.
Carlton Hammond led Lawrence with 11 points as the Lions edged Atchison in a rough game. Lawrence hit 16 of 36 free throws while Atchison made 18 of 29. Lawrence dominated rebounds 47 to 38 with Hammond Ragan Schick Bly Abernathy and Wrench among top scorers.
Northwestern University appointed Ara Parseghian to guide its football fortunes. The piece notes Miami of Ohio alumni who achieved major coaching roles including Paul Dietzel LSU Earl Blaik Army Woody Hayes Ohio State George Blackburn Cincinnati Paul Brown Cleveland Browns Sid Gillman Los Angeles Chargers and Stu Holcomb former Purdue and Northwestern athletic director.
Willie Sevier led with 20 points as the Haskell Indian Institute overwhelmed Washburn Rural 74 to 36 in Topeka. The win places Haskell atop the Jayhawk League, extending their league record to 2-0 and 4-1 overall. Osage City remains on the schedule next, with a Dec 27 matchup opening the Osage City series.
Sevier poured in 20 points to raise season average to 19.2 as Haskell jumped to a 16-8 lead after one and built a 50-31 edge by three quarters before resting starters and using reserves. Haun led OBU with 11, Pollard eight, Postoak and McCosar contributed in a high scoring night.
The Indians shot 45 percent while the Junior Blues hit 31 percent as they won 83-35 over Osage City and 74-35 over Maui Hill. They scored 67 in a Spring Hill victory as Haskell B defeated Rural reserves 54-24. High scorer Richard Powell posted 19 points.
In a 10 round welterweight bout at Madison Square Garden Ralph Dupas was defeated by Ludwig Lightburn who was unranked. Lightburn won a unanimous decision as a shaken crowd noted Dupas frequently shifted from southpaw to orthodox. Referee Kessler scored 11-9 Lightburn and judges Cant 64 and Gordon 6-3-1 all for Lightburn. The Associated Press had Lightburn ahead 5-1-1 on net reads.
A Coldwater Advertiser want ad prints a wry note about solvency and timing. It quotes a playful line seeking a man who earns on Tuesday and is broke by Friday, reflecting a lighthearted exchange in the weekly paper.
Kansas City reports the second annual All-Big Seven Scholastic team chosen by The American Peoples Encyclopedia editors. The unit features top rushers and an All-American among conference regulars with GPA B or better, highlighting students who excel in academics and football alike.
Police officer Sun Tune-ping in Formosa was jailed for one year after a pistol discharge killed a fellow officer during a bunk incident. The district court at Hualien convicted him of manslaughter following tuberculosis weakened state.
Otto Graham, 34, says pre game jitters, not age or fading skill, push him toward retirement after the Cleveland Browns’ final season game against the Rams in Los Angeles. He notes last year’s highs, including the 1954 title performance, and reflects on returning for one more year. He finishes with mixed feelings about the season and pay.
Eddie Lubanski leads the field with 15500 points as Detroit stars Nagy and Wilman challenge. Chicago’s Bill Lillard and Dick Weber also rank among the top contenders as the men compete in the National All Star tour round three and the women race for the lead with Marge Merrick overtaking Miss Cantline.
Typhoon Ruth skimmed the island fortress of Iwo Jima and roared northeast along a 600 mile wide Pacific swath. The storm lay 140 miles east of Iwo with winds up to 115 mph, moving 40 mph and expected to be hundreds of miles away by tomorrow afternoon.
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