Kansas to Meet State Quintet In K.C. Tonight
California Bears ride a 7-1 mark into the Big Seven tourney as they face Kansas State in the nightcap in Kansas City. Oklahoma upset Colorado 73-71 in overtime. Missouri routed Nebraska 75-58 as Norman Stewart led with 10 FGs and 6 FTs. Missouri meets Oklahoma next, while the opener features Kansas against Kansas State and Iowa State winner.
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Navy recruits through Sugar Bowl publicity in New Orleans
Navy uses bowl publicity to recruit personnel for the Navy, not the Naval Academy, with Louisiana and Mississippi governors promoting enlistment and awarding game tickets. The Navy quarters USS Monterey as hotel space, 83 Navy Band travels, and Midshipmen housing limited to 1,200. Navy remains a 3 point favorite in the Sugar Bowl showdown against Mississippi.
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Shotgun kills child in Marion incident
Marvin Lester Martble, 9, was accidentally killed yesterday when a shotgun fired while he and cousin Larry Martble played in Marvin’s home. Officers reported no known cause for the gun to discharge.
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Americans Clinch 1954 Davis Cup Prelude in Sydney
Seixas and Trabert delivered a masterful doubles victory sealing the Davis Cup Challenge Round for the United States a day early, as Australia’s Rosewall and Hoad fought bravely in a lengthy four set decider at White City. The U S lead 3-0 in the best-of-five, and captain Talbert considered substituting Hamilton Richardson Jr. for the final singles due to Tony Trabert’s racquet-hand blisters.
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Baker U Advances In Ottawa Tournament
In Ottawa University Invitational play Washburn routed Peru Nebraska 90 to 56 as Art Carder scored 21 and Chuck Nelson 20. Swede Malm had 22 for Baker in a 47 45 win over Panhandle A&M. Ottawa edged Oklahoma Baptist 60 59 with Stan Johnson's late field goal to reach semis. Culver Stockton beat Emporia State 68 63. Finals set for Wednesday night.
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Fights Last Night Across Cities Include Lasting Wins
Cesar Brion, 203, Argentina, defeated Dan Bucceroni, 195, Philadelphia, 10 rounds in New York. Billy McNeece, 165, Central Islip, outpointed Bobby Dykes, 161, Miami, 10 rounds. Curley Monroe, 135, Worcester, beat Rocky Sullivan, 13644, Boston, 10 rounds in Providence. Also note the U S holds 57 percent of the world telephone share.
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Top Quints Do Well As Holiday Events Begin
Top ranked teams opened holiday tournament play with only two upsets in first-round games. Niagara fell to USC 88-86 in New York ECAC Festival while Southern California upset by North Carolina 67-58 at the Dixie Classic in Raleigh. Duke defeated West Virginia 92-79 in the Dixie Classic to improve its defending champion status.
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Kentucky Wildcats Retain No 1 With AP Lead
Kentucky's undefeated Wildcats hold the top spot in the AP poll after wins over Utah and LaSalle. N C State moves to No 2 and San Francisco rises to No 5 as Duquesne, George Washington and Niagara also crack the top 10. Missouri drops to 11th. Kansas falls to No 2 with a Big Seven tourney game looming.
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Brion and McNeece Edge Toward Top 10 in Boxing
New York boxing at year end 1954 shows two upstarts cracking near top ten after split decisions. Cesar Brion, 2031, edged Dan Bucceroni, 195 1, at St Nicholas Arena while Bill McNeece, 165, outpointed Bobby Dykes, 161, at Eastern Parkway. Referee Miller and two judges sided for McNeece, with Dykes taking the AP edge 54-1.
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West Grid Coaches Fear Injuries for Key Stars
SAN FRANCISCO Injuries worry both East and West coaches as Shrine Game drills intensify. California linebacker Matt Hazeltine hobbled from West practice with limited movement while Michigan State halfback Le Roy Bolden battles a swollen leg from a Christmas Day burn infection. Hazeltine targets Saturday’s game, trainer notes time will tell, Bolden off practice but likely to play.
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Lions Face McPherson Club In Garden City Tourney
Lawrence Lions aim to even their 1-2 season mark by meeting McPherson in the Garden City Tournament first round at 7:30 p.m. in Garden City. Coach Waugh stresses handling a 6-5 center and zone defense as the Lions recover from past losses and prep with vacation practice.
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Santee Named Top Runner at Los Angeles Sports Banquet
Wes Santee of the University of Kansas honored at the Los Angeles Times annual sports awards. He received the outstanding runner of the year award after lowering the American mile mark and clocking 4:00.6 4:00.7 and 4:01.3 in the past year while contributing to KU track record efforts and relay feats.
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Kansas Missouri Fives Meet in New Mexico Tourney
PORTALES, N M. Seven foot Hays Kansas faces Taylor University of Upland Indiana in the Sunshine basketball tournament opening round. Missouri Mines of Rolla Missouri plays host Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds. Other participants include Southwest Oklahoma McKendree College Lebanon Indiana and Western State of Gunnison Colorado.
Athletes of 54 Honored at Los Angeles Times Dinner
The 12th annual Times national sports award dinner in Los Angeles named top athletes from major sports. Parry O’Brien dedicated the track and field award to late USC discus thrower Leon Patterson who died Nov 21. Awards also went to Leo Durocher, Yogi Berra, John Antonelli, Tom Gole, Ron Bontemps, Howard Cassidy, Norman Broklin, Henry Sardera, and Ed Furgol among others.
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Boxing stars and Olympians highlighted in Kansas City tribute
Notable figures including Babe Didrikson Zaharias and Barbara Romack are named alongside amateur and professional athletes. The segment references heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano and special honors for Clyde F.E. Bride, plus Wes Sanive of the University of Kansas, in a Kansas City Star context.
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Haskell Aims for Fourth Win In Jayhawk League Opener
The unbeaten Haskell Indians seek a fourth victory as they duel Paola in the first round of the Jayhawk League Tournament at Topeka Municipal Auditorium. Game time is 7 p.m. If Haskell wins, they meet the Holton Osage City winner on Wednesday at 7 p.m.. a loss sends them to the other semifinal at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Other tournament teams include Hayden, Wamego, Seaman, and Effingham. The Indians boast a stout defense holding opponents to 32.8 points per game and have defeated Osage City, Maur Hill, and Washburn Rural in early season showings.
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CoffeE: From Medicine to Morning Brew Across Ages
Coffee was first used as a medicine in ninth century Arabia where it was consumed for healing. The note traces its journey from medicinal roots to a staple consumed daily in homes and cafes worldwide.
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