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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1955
Page
16
The big righthander agreed to a reported $25,000 contract for 1956 with the world champions. Newcombe, who turns 30 next June 14, had a 20-5 NL record and is linked to Boston, Minneapolis, Syracuse, and New York with various scores noted.
Tuesday night results show Baldwin defeating Spring Hill 68 to 38 and Perry beating McLouth 64 to 53. Wellsville toppled De Soto 81 to 37 as individual scorers listed include Baldwin Kennedy and Perry’s Ed Perry alongside McLouth’s Harris Vandruff and Schmidt.
Kansas aims to rebound after two losses as 1955 56 Big Seven season nears with 19 games left. Coach Phog Allen emphasizes building depth, defense, and steady progress for a title run amid tough foes like Missouri Colorado and Oklahoma.
Kansas hosts SMU in Allen Fieldhouse aiming to even the series after a setback to the Mustangs. Iowa State seeks a fifth win at Denver, Kansas State visits Houston, and Nebraska hosts Vanderbilt as four league games fill the schedule.
The veteran baseball figure Connie Mack is preparing for his 93rd birthday and Christmas. He was released from Presbyterian Hospital after hip fracture x-rays showed healing. He plans to spend the holidays at his son Roy's home in Bryn Mawr, a Philadelphia suburb.
Houston 7 footer Don Boldebuck surged from seventh to second in the Missouri Valley scoring race behind Bill Ebben of Detroit. Boldebuck averaged 21.3 points after a 19 point three game stretch, as Ebben raised to 26.4 and Grady Smith slipped to 20.0. Joe Todd of St Louis and Bradley's trio Gower McMillen Ott held high positions with others rounding out the top 10 through Dec. 17.
San Francisco Dons defeated Wichita University 73 65 to push their unbeaten run to 32 straight. Bob Hodgson led Wichita with 17 points while All America Bill Russell scored 17 for San Francisco. The crowd of 10 500 was a record turnout as the Dons out rebounded 39 to 29.
Coach Paul Brown warned the Cleveland Browns to be ready for changes as they prepare for the NFL title game against the Los Angeles Rams. He spoke to the Cleveland Ad Club about studying personnel and hinted some players may not return for the 1956 season while weather challenges push their Los Angeles Coliseum showdown. The title game airs on Channel 4 around 2:45 p.m. Lawrence time.
Artie Schipper scored 18 points as Fort Hays State beat Phillips University 85 with a late rally after trailing 46-39 at halftime. Gerald Hoeltzel led visitors with 27 points. The report also notes 87,515 people employed in Malaya tin mines in 1953.
Ronnie Yingling scored 37 points but Ottawa University of Kansas fell 80-55 to Arkansas State. State led 44-28 at halftime, with Frank Proctor scoring 19 for the Red Wolves.
Pitcher Don Newcombe and the Brooklyn Dodgers were all smiles today after successful contract talks. The landmark agreement keeps the star on the team as negotiations concluded with a renewed deal that stabilizes the squad’s pitching plans.
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