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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1956

Page

10

Kansas Jayhawks' poised court demeanor and Big Seven showdown

The Kansas Jayhawks, praised for sportsmanlike play under coach Dick Harp, face Iowa State in a high stakes Big Seven tournament clash. The piece notes KU's disciplined approach, early scoring importance, and the financial dynamics of conference games, with Wichita coach Woodard's arrival seen as a statewide recruiting factor.

Kansas Jays K. U Phoety Vieldlers Tyi Jayhawkers Jeffies K. U. Cage Iowa State California Wisconsin Dick Harp Kansan Iowa State Cal Lyle Frahm Gary Thompson Cyclones K. U. Athletic Department Treasury Wilt Chamberlain Jayhawker Washington

Coach Woody touts spit T offense to train high school stars

Woody emphasizes recruiting players just out of high school for a four year developmental window and plans to adapt the spit T formation at junior colleges. He recalls being among Kansas leaders to adopt the T in 1940 after a coaching clinic with Berle Masterson and notes its suitability for varied personnel.

Kansas Kansas State Kstate Ahearn K. U Oklahoma Okles Jayhawkers Mann O. U Lawrence Whalmer Woodlard Wichita University Albenavh Woody Lawrence High Woodard Kansas Prep McPherson Jack Mitchell Pete Tillman Wichita Southern Methodist K State Wildcats S.m.lu Kingman High School Chicago Berle Masterson

Copters and Radio Are Used to Control Buses

New York City Transit Authority unveils an experimental method to manage bus operations using helicopters and radio control. Official aim is to ease long waits at stops and prevent multiple buses arriving together, said James B. Edmunds, general superintendent.

New York New York City

Baby Suffocates in Crib in Junction City

Kathryn Adams six months old suffocated in a crib when her foot wedged between the railing and wall, Sheriff C W Crites said. Her mother Mrs James Adams and a neighbor were nearby unaware of the danger. The father serves as a soldier at Fort Riley. The article notes a shift from brass to steel in most artillery shells for the U S armed forces.

Junction City Kathryn Adams C. W. Crites James Adams Ft. Riley

Aussies Dominate U S In Davis Cup Challenge Round

In Adelaide Memorial Drive Stadium Rosewall and Hoad crushed Vic Seixas and Herbie Flam in straight sets as Australia takes early control in the Davis Cup final. Rosewall defeated Seixas 6 1 6 1 4 6 6 1 and Flam fell 2 0 3 6 while Australia leads before tomorrow's doubles.

Adelaide Australia Keen Rosewall Lew Hoad Dverar Ald Court America Vic Seixas Herbie Flam Memorial Drive Roseiwall Seixas Challe Flam Forest Hills Rosewall Honnd

Triplets Arrive On Christmas In Bronx Family

New York report says a Bronx couple welcomed triplets on Christmas Day, joining seven children including 4-year-old twins. Mother Philomena Conti, 31, and the three newborn girls are reported in good condition as the family celebrates a festive addition.

New York Nicholas Conti Bronx Conti Philomena

Nationalist Official Sentenced For Bribe Inquiries

TAIPFE Ho Chi Chou a member of Nationalist China's top waterdog buddy was sentenced to eight years in jail for accepting part of a $4540 bribe. Prosecutors contend he and his associates were bribed while probing pilferage from a government food depot.

Taipfe Ho Chi - Chou China Ween

Weekend Junior League Scores Mixed Across Cities

Saturday morning results show Wildeata sweeping all games, Jayhawks and Tigers each winning all their matches, Jets defeating Rocket teams, Buffalos victorious over others, and Sooners taking all games from the Cornhuskers. In Algeria, the war context is noted with Christmas providing no setup.

Ae FS Hane Wildcats Eaioe Theers Sin Nesceamateas Tha Ind Lares Torneden Hiep Harold Rothiwell Dorkersy Rorer Torneder Tigers Lhd Hiep Harald Rothwell Ctorkets Wildeata Jayhawks Tigers Rockets Jets Buffalows Sooners Cornhuskers Algiers Algeria

Moroccan and French clash over weekend casualties

The French reported 831 rebels and 65 nationals killed or wounded over the weekend and Christmas. Casualties included 6 Europeans and 14 others killed, 56 wounded by rebels. In October 1956, employment in the country stood around 67 million with nationwide unemployment just under 3 million.

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