Big Seven Elite Put Win Records On Line Tonight
Big Seven contenders Colorado Iowa State and Kansas face non conference tests before the Big Seven tourney in Kansas City. Colorado seeks its sixth straight win behind Bob Helzer 23 points as Missouri loses to UCLA. Missouri’s Lionel Smith and UCLA’s Walt Torrence lead scoring in a rough night.
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Russell Walseth
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Seattle
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Jim Jochems
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Bob Helzer
Jim Cadle
Dave Mubray
Tigers
Lionel Smith
Walt Torrence
Colorado to Compensate Grider Killed in Game
Colorado's Industrial Commission ruled that Ray Herbert Dennison, a football player at Ft. Lewis A&M College on an athletic scholarship, died in a game while employed by the state and awarded his family six thousand eighty three dollars plus ongoing monthly benefits and medical, funeral, and legal expense payments.
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Ortega Clipped DeMarco Again and Aims at Champion
Gaspar Ortega defeated Tony DeMarco in a grueling 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden to claim a second straight win. Ortega, ranked No 4 in both major ratings, now seeks a title shot against Carmen Basilio or Johnny Saxton after their January 18 bout in Cleveland.
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Tony DeMarco
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Gaspar Ortega
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Saxton
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DeMarco
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Mark Conn
Joe Agnello
Leo Birnbaum
Tribe Cagers Roar Past Little Blues In League Contest
The Haskell Indians overwhelmed Washburn Rural 72 to 20 in a Jayhawk League game at Haskell Gym. A swift full court press and fast breaks created a 27-4 first-quarter lead as the Indians built a decisive victory improving to 2-1 overall and 1-1 in league play while Washburn fell to 0-3 in league and all games. One regular, Lee Edwards, did not play.
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Haskell
Lee Edwards
Coffin's Christmas Gift Leads to Early Bench Action
Coffin left for home Friday afternoon as Powell filled the starting guard spot and scored eight. Elliott Ryal, Tribe guard, injured elbow and sent for X-ray. Larney Coon led Tribesmen with 18 points, followed by Bob McCosar with 16. Indians used 13 players with a large halftime gap and a 47-7 score at intermission.
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Powell
Elliott Ryal
Tribe
Indians
Tony Coffin
Larney Coon
Bob McCosar
McCosar
Coffin
Haskell
Lawrence Lions rally past Highland Scots in tense league clash
In a hard fought matchup Lawrence Lions defeated Highland Scots 51 46 as Virg Brady led Highland with 19 points and Dale Evans added 17. Lawrence built a 20 31 first period edge then withstood Scots runs and late pressure using rugged rebounding and a stall to seal the victory.
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Colt Owner Upholds Rights for a Union
Baltimore Colts principal owner Carroll Rosenbloom approves players plan to attend a union meeting in New York with veteran Bill Pellington as representative. He urges an open mind and says players should join if it helps them, contrasting Redskins owner George Preston Marshall who ridicules the idea.
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Carroll Rosenbloom
National Football League
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Bill Pellington
Creighton Miller
Cleveland
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NFL
George Preston Marshall
Washington Redskins
Small College Gridders Meet In Aluminum Bowl Televised
In Little Rock the first Aluminum Bowl matched unbeaten Montana State Bozeman against St Josephs College Rensselaer Ind. The nationally televised game carried by CBS began at 1 p.m. CST with an expected pregame crowd of 15 000 to 20 000.
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Woolard Named Prep Football Coach of the Year 1956
Allan Woolard of Lawrence High School wins the Rockne award as Prep Football Coach of the Year for 1956. Sports writers newspapermen and sportcasters selected him. dinner and presentation occur at the Rockne Civic testimonial in Kansas City on March 4 1957.
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Lawrence High School
Rockne
Kansas City
Tulsa Gives Bobby Dobbs Five Year Grid Contract
The University of Tulsa signed head coach Bobby Dobbs to a five year contract after two seasons. Dobbs led Tulsa to seven wins, two losses and a tie last season, tying for second in the Missouri Valley Conference. An earlier 2 7 1 record from the first year was noted. salary figures were not disclosed but an increase was admitted. The previous three year deal was terminated.
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Bobby Dobbs
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Wallace's 54 Points Tops Major College Mark This Season
South Carolina forward Grady Wallace scored 54 points against Georgia as the Gamecocks beat Georgia 96 81, eclipsing Wilt Chamberlain's season high of 52. The stretch also included a 54 point night after a 30 point effort against Georgia Tech, amid a weekend of top ranked teams across college basketball.
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Kansas
Lions Beat Scots to Move to 3-2 Record
Lawrence High School basketball beat Highland Park 55-48 in Topeka, lifting the Lions to 3-2 on the season after a 56-58 overtime loss to Wyandotte. Coach Max Rife’s team faces McPherson at 9 p.m. Thursday in the Lawrence Invitational tune up. Carlton Hamm, Doyle Schick, and Jim Rajan led the scoring with double figures.
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Lawrence Clinches 46 25 Victory After Midgame Rally
The game stayed tied at 26-26 midway through the second period before High land surged to 30-29 and then led 31-22. Ragan and Hamm hit backers to swing the momentum, putting Lawrence ahead for good as they ran away 46-25.
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Ewbank Believed to Face Colts Redskins Season Finale
Baltimore's Weeb Ewbank's coaching future hinges on the Colts game with the Washington Redskins in the season finale. A Redskins victory would boost their Eastern Conference standing, while Ewbank reportedly awaits owner Carroll Rosenbloom's decision after the season. The nationally televised CBS 1 p.m. CST matchup capstones the NFL slate with Giants-Bears in New York deciding the championship.
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Woody Signs Dick Peters As Assistant at Wichita
Woody Woodard signed as head football coach at Wichita and unveiled Dick Peters as his line coach from SMU. Peters formerly won two Kansas Conference titles at Ottawa University while Woodard coached at McPherson, and later joined SMU with Woodard.
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Dick Peters
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Chalmey E
Wooly) Woodard
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S.M.A
Dragons 3-0 Mark Best in Adult Cage League
The Dragons raced to a 64 to 44 win over Douglas County State as Lyle Brubaker poured in 18 points for the victors. Danny James added 18 and 16 for his team across two games while Co H advanced with 51 50 and 56 47 wins over DeSoto and VFW. Bankers beat Wolverines 44 35 with Bob Preston scoring 17 points. Team standings show Dragons 3 6, CoH 241, Douglas Co Bank 2 1, Wolverines 1, VFW 0 2, DeSoto Te
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Lawrence High seeks a pivot for tough league run
Lawrence High basketball coach Max Rife seeks a capable post player for the Lions to boost their chances in the upcoming Lawrence Invitational tournament on December 27 28. Senior Kim Ragan led a recent win over Wyandotte with 11 rebounds and 11 points while 6 5 senior Francis Ladvicek works at the post alongside Ravin. The team relies on fast break offense and full court defense but lacks height, foreseeing a rugged schedule and potential state title with improved pivot play. Wyandotte native stars like Larry Comley and Stull from nearby programs loom as test opponents.
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Rife
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Krocheski Seizes Spot as I State Pivot Shine
Duke officials praise Krocheski for earning the starting center role as I State aims to improve in the Big Seven Tournament. Strannigan notes John has played well in all games and will join the first unit to bolster the frontline. The Cyclones count on taller forwards Crawford Bashela Vogt to double on Kansas and Chamberlain.
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Kansas
Wit Chamberlain
Valley Falls and Overbrook lead area cage scores listing several games
Friday night district league scores show Valley Falls beating Meriden 37 to 1 with standout totals from Valley players Teete, Meralen and R. Simonst among others. Overbrook tallies include London McMillin and Trout Coons with strong contributions from Michael Rose and Rukes, while Oskaloosa Hampton and Perry also posted notable team totals. Ice context notes freezing temperatures and water volume limits.
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Rose
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