Ward tops Lawrence to reach Hayden tourney final
Ward High of Kansas City defeated Lawrence High 67 to 50 in a Hayden Christmas Basketball Tournament semifinal at Topeka High. Ward advances to face Hayden for the title while Lawrence, 3-3, eyes third place against Topeka West.
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Weather Chief Factor in Giants Bears Playoff Battle
Chicago and New York meet at Wrigley Field in frigid conditions with a dry, cold forecast. Giants hold a slight edge behind a high scoring attack while Bears rely on a stingy defense and field stability for a ground game and pass defense against Del Shofner Frank Gifford and Joe Morrison.
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Sox Walseth Honored as Big Eight Coach of the Year
Kansas City AP reports Colorado coach Sox Walseth was named Basketball Coach of the Year by Byline and Exchange clubs during a joint Big Eight coaches meeting in Kansas City. Walseth, in his eighth season, also won last year as about 200 attendees heard summaries of teams during the Big Eight tournament week.
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Legion Keglers To Gather Here For State Meet
The 17th annual Kansas American Legion Bowling Association tournament runs Jan 11 12 at Hillcrest Bowl in Lawrence marking first men’s state event there. 156 teams compete for about 3820 in prize money with 16 from Lawrence and three from Baldwin. Defending singles champ is Don Elliott of Lawrence. Headquarters are at the Legion post west of town on U S 40. Ed Newman state chairman Max Fooshee secretary treasurer Bob Compton assistant tournament secretary. Opening day features 24 teams at 6 30 pm and 9 pm with doubles at 9 am singles at 10 am. All entrants are Legion members. Alan Fisher chairs sponsoring Dorsey Liberty Post 14.
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Dorsey-Liberty Post No. 14
Rodriguez Edges McClure In Miami Beach Bout
Luis Rodriguez of Miami outpointed Skeeter McClure of Toledo in a ten round boxing match in Miami Beach Florida with Rodriguez earning the decision on points.
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McKinley Recaptures Davis Cup for United States
Chuck McKinley defeated John Newcombe 10-12 6-2 9-7 6-2 to give the United States a 3-2 lead and claim the Davis Cup in Adelaide. Roy Emerson toppled Dennis Ralston earlier as Australia stayed tied before the American win sealed the trophy.
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Pro Cage Friday Scores Highlight Rapid Alike Games
Philadelphia edged Detroit 119 107 while Cincinnati fell to Boston 91 87. Los Angeles visits Philadelphia and Boston hosts St Louis as San Francisco plays Baltimore.
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Uclans Roar Ahead In Coast Tourney Upset Ends Loyola Streak
Loyola Ramblers, defending national champions, fall 69-58 to Georgetown in the Quaker City Invitational first round in Philadelphia. Georgetown, led by Jim Christy with 30 points, advances to the semifinals as UCLA and others move toward title games in major coast-to-coast tourneys.
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