Wilt Chamberlain Sparks Kansas Victory in Tight Big Seven Opener
Kansas defeated Iowa State 12 points by Wilt Chamberlain in a hard fought Big Seven tournament opener. The article praises Chamberlain's defense, notes zone pressures from Iowa State, and projects how Kansas might fare against Oklahoma, while highlighting freshman and veteran players across the Big Seven.
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John Crawford
Fred Boshel
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Ike
Gary Thompson
Lyle Frahm
Chamberlain
Thompson
Vogt
Jf-State
Boston
Bill Russell
Chaos at ticket window before Big Seven meet
The scene outside the Municipal Auditorium shows fans jostling for passes as crowds react to Kansas State and Oklahoma upsets. The piece notes Kansas State backers, KU’s No 1 national rating, and rosters of noted coaches while highlighting DeWitt’s hard work and Cats’ fervent fans.
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Harp
Anderson ¢Michigan
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Walseth
Missouri
K-State
Roy DeWitt
Tourney Teams and Starter Heights Compared
Not Iowa State leads heights at 63.475 feet averaging across starters. Kansas and LSU feature tall front lines but guard height offsets reduce overall. UV has two 6 foot 3 guards raising average to 6 feet 4 7/10 inches.
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Thompson
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Iran
Aussies Blank Yanks In Davis Cup Victory
Australia swept the United States 3 0 in Davis Cup action at War Memorial Drive Adelaide as Ken Rosewall and Lew Hoad won the decisive doubles and singles. Rosewall defeated Sam Giammalva in four sets while Vic Seixas fell to Hoad in straight sets. Giammalva drew praise from a crowd of 18 000 as Australia sealed back to back whitewashes and a fourth overall blanking of the Americans with the US now starting over.
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Australia
United States
Ken Rosewall
Lew Hoad
Rosewall
University of Texas
Sam Glammalva
Vic Seixas
Giammalyva
War Memorial Drive
All Sports Events Blend As Writer Looks Into the Past
New York writer reflects on famous sports moments and scenes from past seasons. Vivid images include Don Larsen’s perfect World Series game and Bobby Bragan’s reaction in Fort Myers. The piece notes Joe Cary Middlecoff, Ben Hogan, Archie Moore, and Stan Musial among many others.
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Larsen
Bob Turley
Cary Middlecoff
Ben Hogan
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bobby Bragan
Fort Myers
Archie Moore
Floyd Patterson
Moore
Sports legends from 1956 set a high standard for 1957
Don Newcombe exits the mound amid derision in a final World Series game while Charley Dressen toils with a young pitcher at Orlando. Rocky Marciano and trainer Charley Goldman share the spotlight as retirement looms. Nashua visits Aqueduct hinting at riches and a dramatic sports panorama.
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Charley Dressen
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Senators
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Charley Goldman
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Aqueduct
Nashua
Fort Hays Quint Upsets Portales NM Missouri Mines
A Fort Hays State University five wins a hard fought game at Portales New Mexico, upsetting Mines and Missouri. The contest featured standout performances from Fort Hays players as they upset the host and claim a notable victory in a busy season.
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Sunshine bangerilla tourney advances in second round
State 70 64 yesterday in advancing to the second round of the ninth annual Sunshine bangerilla tournament. In another game Southwestern Oklahoma State defeated Mississippi Southern 80 72.
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