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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1955

Page

6

Kansas Faces SMU Test After Week of Losses

After a fruitless two game Texas swing and back to back defeats, Kansas must erase a 20 point gap against Southern Methodist at Allen Fieldhouse Wednesday night. The Jayhawks seek rebounding defense and improved shooting following a 81-61 loss in Dallas.

Texas Kansas University Southern Methodist Allen Fieldhouse K. U Rice Houston Dallas K.U S.alu Midland Jewelry Kansas City Steffens Wichita Jayhawks Kansas Mustangs

Temple Dominates Boards as KU Fades on Rice Clash

Temple outboarded Kansas and built a lead with strong frontcourt work led by 27 points from Tucker Showalter. Rice, paced by center Tucker Rice with 27, surged late but KU could not close the gap, final score near 70s as Kansas struggled from the floor.

Krebs Leads SMU Past Jayhawks in Allen Fieldhouse

Jim Krebs scored 22 points as Southern Methodist routed Kansas 75 to 66 in Allen Fieldhouse. Captain Joel Krog added 14 as SMU built a lead, while Kansas, 3-2 after a 75-66 loss to Rice, faced a tough Wednesday night test with Krebs and Krog as main threats.

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Maryland Hosts Sooner Upset Hope In Orange Bowl

Maryland prepares for a January 2 Orange Bowl clash with Oklahoma after a 34 point season high and a stingy defense. Oklahoma's high scoring offense faces Maryland's steady rushing game and noted defense as both teams seek a postseason victory in Miami.

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Lions and Cyclones Share NEK League Lead Early

Lawrence and Ottawa opened the Northeast Kansas League basketball race with conference wins. Ottawa defeated Leavenworth 62-53 and Lawrence edged Atchison 54-52. Non league results saw Atchison beaten by Hiawatha 47-41 while Highland Park split with Sumner 64-59 and Derby 77-66. Fred Harder led Ottawa with 30 points on 7 field goals and 16 of 18 charity tosses. Jim Ragan top-scored for Lawrence with 15.

Dick Walt Lawrence Ottawa Leavenworth Lawrence Atchison NEK Hiawatha Highland Park Sumner Derby Jim Ragan Ronnie Clarkson Clarkson NEA Redmen Benton Central St. Joseph Cyclones Fred Harder Fhe Harder Bob Bundy Fred Quinn Scotties Lew Carter Oleawa Eoneen Tate Atehlann Ain Levenworth Ottawa Leaven Worth Hie Park Hishand Park Derbede Mes Hayden

Northeast Kansas Scene Weekly Basketball Schedule

Northeast Kansas week features two games with Atchison hosting Northeast and Highland Park welcoming Hayden. Lawrence prepares a two day tournament December 30 31 inviting Argentine Garden City and McPherson. Lawrence previously held a 54 52 win over Atchison after a late East flurry.

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Quakers Beat Phillips University 85-77 in Home Victory

The Friends University Quakers edged Phillips University 85 to 77 for their first home win in a year. Starters led by strong scoring as the Quakers secured the late lead and the conference win.

Wichitar Friends University Quakers Phillips University

Frisco Pack Utah Still Ranked 1 2 3 In AP Poll

San Francisco remains No 1 with 1407 points followed by North Carolina State and Utah in the AP basketball rankings. Frisco undefeated this season and with a 31 game win streak led first place votes as 150 sportswriters cast ballots through Dec 17.

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