Kansas Edges Iowa State In Hard fought Big Tournament Game
Kansas rallies to defeat Iowa State 36 35 in a tense national big tournament clash. Thompson and Krocheski kept ISU close, but Kansass Streak finished with E ston scoring the final jumper to seal the win. Kansas coach Harp praised Wilt Chamberlain and senior leaders, while Iowa State showcased grit and sharp shooting throughout the contest.
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Kansas Edges Cy Clones In Tight Defensive Fight
Captain Gary Thompson led Kansas with 17 points 13 in the second half while Elston matched him for high scoring as Kansas locked down defensively. Lew Johnson John Parker and Maurice King contributed double figures. Chamberlain struggled for 2 points in the second half amid tight guard play. Kansas shot 43 percent to State’s 40 percent as outside shooters provided the decisive margin.
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Lions Name Parker To Two Year Pact as Coach
Detroit Lions calm about future after offering Raymond Buddy Parker a two year contract worth about 300 a year. Parker, 43, signed after board decision, citing his coaching record. Lions had Western Division titles in 1952 1953 1954 and world titles in 1942 1953. This year the team finished second.
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Pettit Takes Pro Scoring Lead After 95-Point Week
New York Bob Pettit of the St. Louis Hawks tops the NBA individual scoring race after a 95-point, three-game week lifting his total to 672 and averaging 25.8 points per game. Paul Arizin drops to 2nd with 646, Clyde Lovellette 3rd with 639 as Pettit ties with Bill Sharman for weekly honors after Sharman makes 52 consecutive free throws.
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Pastrano Wins as He Hints at Patterson Tilt
Pastrano defeats Charley Norkus by unanimous decision in Miami Beach Auditorium, signaling he is not yet ready to challenge Floyd Patterson. The New York native, ranked No. 3 title contender, extends his pro win streak to 20. Norkus, from Washington, NY, falls to 15 losses while Pastrano’s jab and movement dominate.
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Ex KU Grid Captain Crowell Dies After Illness
George ForPan Crowell, Kansas University football captain and Attica resident, died at 70 after illness. He led Bert Kennedy's 1908 Washburn team to a 9-0-0 record, the last K U team without a loss or tie. Crowell remained close to KU and Jayhawker athletics.
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Bert) Kennedy
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Unsure text fragment from Kansas City sport suit
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Kansas City and Missouri with unclear names and a possible suit. Content is garbled, lacks coherent events, dates or identifiable entities suitable for a solid summary.
Summons Served on Phog For Henshel Libel Suit
Summons served on Phog for a libel suit brought by Henshel seeking thirty five thousand dollars. Kansas City court records mention Allen and other figures in a case tied to a basketball context and a defamation claim against Phog.
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Legal brief hints at delays in service in suit
A fragment notes frustration over repeated delays in serving a defendant after a lawsuit was filed. The speaker warns that a strong defense will be mounted, implying forthcoming legal actions or filings to address the postponement.
Cage Results College Tournaments in Seven Rounds
Kansas town Lawn and Oklahoma faced Kansas State in seven round cage results. Oklahoma 87 Kansas State 4.
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Fights Last Night in Miami Beach Outcome
Willie Pastrano outpointed Charley Norkus in a Miami Beach boxing bout last night. Pastrano, listed as from New Orleans, earned the decision.
European lightweight title decision at stake in Milan bout
In Milan, Loi retained the European lightweight title after outpointing Jose Hernandez. The bout featured margins as Loi held steady through the 133s and 13243 readings, with judges scoring in Loi’s favor despite a tough challenge from Hernandez.
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Machen Named Most Progressful Boxer of 1954
New York Unbeaten Ed Die Machen 19 pro bouts designated by Ring magazine as the boxer who made the most progress in 1954. Machen from Redding California climbed the heavyweight ladder and is ranked fourth among Floyd Patterson's challengers. He turned pro in 1955 after few amateur bouts and has 14 knockouts with two wins over Cuba's King Valdes. He decisioned Johnny Summertin of Detroit in his last bout on December 5. Bob Feerick is in his sixth season as coach of the Santa Clara basketball team.
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