Jayhawks Keep No 1 Ranking In AP Writers Poll
Kansas remains the top team in the Associated Press weekly college basketball poll with 64 of 107 first place votes and 944 points. North Carolina Kentucky West Virginia St Louis and Louisville follow in the top 10 as several teams prepare for upcoming conference tournaments and postseason play. The report covers games through December 22 with listings of second 10 teams and notable movements.
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Trojan Jon Arnett Wins Pop Warner Award
Palo Alto Calif Jon Arnett of Southern California won the Glen Pop Warner award as the coast’s top senior football player. About 400 coast sports writers broadcasters and coaches voted tackie John Witte of Oregon State College as runner up. Arnett rushed for 625 yards in five games despite a shortened season.
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Feminine Wrestlers Face Top Olympic Diver Saturday
Two of America’s leading feminine wrestlers Lorraine Johnson and Ada Ash clash for regional supremacy in a Saturday night match at the Community Building. Promoter Bob Craddock arranged the card with Larry Hamilton vs Joe Dusek in a rematch and features a heavyweight interstate bout between Kansas’ Bob Orton and Missouri’s Sonny Myers. Tickets available at Round Corner Drug.
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Bums Pick Drysdale Top Rookie of 1956
Brooklyn youngster Drysdale, 20, was named the Dodgers outstanding rookie of 1956 by the Brooklyn chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America. He will receive the Harold Burr Memorial Trophy and the award will be presented in February. Drysdale finished 4-5 with wins over the New York Giants and had a hectic Labor Day stretch pitching in three of seven games over four days.
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Pastrano and Norkus Meet in TV Main Event
In Miami Beach Willie Pastrano the third ranked heavyweight faces Charley Norkus in a 10 round title hopeful bout. Pastrano 40-4-0 with 19 straight wins is a 2-1 favorite. Norkus 27-14-0 with 14 knockouts fights back in Port Washington New York. ABC will televise the match starting at 9 pm CST.
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Cage Results By the Asacated Prevy PROFESSIONAL Dillanetphrase
A sports brief notes results from an event featuring teams or individuals from St Louis and Minneapia Port Wayne. The scrambled lines mention a prize value of 3 dollars and an August date. The readable text is limited, but the item appears to be a results snippet in a professional or club circuit. The source shows strong entities with city names and a reference to a prize amount.
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Russian work for former US professor who renounced citizenship
Professor Stephen Makar once of St Louis University, who gave up American citizenship, arrived in Russia on December 15 and is now reported to be employed at the Lvov Polytechnical Institute in Lvov.
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Lions Directors Decide Parker's Future In Detroit
Detroit Lions board meets to discuss coach Buddy Parker's contract future. Parker turned down a one-year offer for 1957, citing job security after a six year run including two league championships. Colts and Steelers rumored to be eyeing Parker if he exits Detroit. Also mentions North Dakota basketball roster.
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Kansas Cagers Slated to Face Stiffest Test of '56 Tonight
Kansas led by Wilt Chamberlain faces a tough test as No 1 Kansas meets Iowa State in the Big Seven tournament opener. The ECAC festival in New York saw NYU rally past Villanova 73 66 and Temple edge Fordham 70 66.
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