Jayhawks Set to End Four-Game Slide vs Colorado
Kansas University faces Colorado in the 18th Big Eight tournament first round at Municipal Auditorium Kansas City tipping at 7 30 p m. KU carries a four game skid while CU seeks to reverse recent series losses and improve tournament run through a field led by George Unseld Nolen Ellison and Jim Dumas provide KU with key scoring and depth.
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Big Eight Tourney Opens With High Scoring Wins
Kansas State and Missouri posted semifinal clinching victories as Kansas State beat Nebraska 100 to 78 and Missouri beat Oklahoma 95 to 88 in the Big Eight preseason tourney. Wil lie Murrell led K State with 30 points. Ray Bob Carey and Bob Price paced Oklahoma State. Kansas faces Colorado next. K State meets Missouri Saturday night.
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Chiefs Chairman Finley in meeting over contract stalemate
Kansas City Athletics owner Charles O. Finley meets city manager Carleton F. Sharpe amid a bitter contract stalemate that caused the club to move equipment from Municipal Stadium.
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Americans Rip Doubles Squad And Take Lead
In Adelaide in searing heat Chuck McKinley and Dennis Ralston defeated Roy Emerson and Neale Fraser 6-3 4-6 11-9 11-9 to move within one Davis Cup match of reclaiming the Cup for the United States. The Americans can clinch by winning one of two singles Saturday with McKinley facing John Newcombe and Ralston meeting Emerson.
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Holiday tournament results highlight varied college showings
ECAC WHoliday Festival games feature Villanova 77 over Dayton 73 and Utah 73 defeating St. John s 66. Minnesota 89 beat Cornell 17. St Joseph s Pa 60 over Providence 63. UCLA 95 toppled Yale 65. Illinois 92 over West Virginia 86. Michigan 83 over New York U 174.
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Texas Defense Is Rugged in Cotton Bowl Preview
Texas' defense, led by quick, agile fronts, held 10 opponents to under a touchdown and under 200 yards per game. Texas allowed 80.2 rushing yards per game, leading the Southwest Conference and ranking among the nation's best this season. The article notes Navy's explosive offense as a potential test when the teams meet on January 1.
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Boxing results from Italian venues report draws and wins
In Ravenna Antonio Fernandez de Jesus from Brazil and Agide Asioli of Italy drew at 8 rounds. In Milan Carlos Duran from Argentina defeated Bell of Jamaica on points at 10 rounds. In Cremona Sandro Schiavetta of Italy stopped Dos Santos of Brazil at 5 rounds.
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Darkness Hangs Over NFL Title Game At Wrigley Field
NFL faces a lights problem as clouds threaten a possible overtime at Wrigley Field between the New York Giants and Chicago Bears. Commissioner Rozelle set noon CST start to allow daylight for radio and TV in case of delays or extra periods. The piece notes past overtimes and the park’s lack of lights could complicate a late finish.
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Bears Prepare for Giants Title Clash at Wrigley Field
Chicago Bears resumed practice after a Christmas break with routine drills and lighthearted mood. Assistant coach Sid Luckman cautioned a mental shift to focus on Sundays title showdown with the New York Giants, as blowers heated the field to prevent thawed ground from slowing velocity.
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Backcourt Aces Star In Pro Cage Action
In NBA action the Celtics beat Los Angeles 126-110 as K C Jones led with a strong performance. Keven Loughery and Rod Thorn scored 41 in Baltimore 110-108 over Detroit, Hal Greer added 16 in the fourth for Philadelphia 118-112 over San Francisco, and Si Butler helped New York 111-107 past St. Louis.
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Wisconsin bowler Jean Bopp notes limits in teaching women
In a Q A with Jean Bopp Wisconsin’s top bowler averaging over 200 she stresses women must learn their physical limits. She explains speed is unrealistic for many and that bowling success relies on swing weight and spin rather than brute power.
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West the Choice By Three Points
San Francisco AP reports the 39th East West game features top passers Don Trull Pete Beathard and Bill Munson for the West offense. Receivers Vern Burke Dave Parks Met Profit and Willie Brown provide targets as NBC airs the clash at Kezar Stadium before 60 000 fans with the West favored by three.
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Michigan man warns Illinois coach before Rose Bowl
George Ceithaml of Pasadena warned Pete Elliott of Illinois that the Rose Bowl crowd will be busy next Wednesday. Ceithaml, a former Michigan quarterback and backfield coach, played in the 1948 Rose Bowl behind Tom Harmon.
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Notice of Appointment of Executor in Johns Estate
In the Probate Court of Douglas County Kansas Wendell S Johns estate an executor Beth Johns was appointed on December 19 196% and qualified as executor with letters testamentary issued to her for the estate of Wendell S Johns deceased creditors heirs devisees and all interested parties are notified of the appointment and qualification of the executor.
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