Darkhorses Kansas and Cyclones Vie For Big Seven Crown
Kansas and Iowa State meet at 9 30 p m in Kansas City for the Big Seven Conference basketball tournament final. KU seeks its third title while ISU aims for its first. they advanced by beating Missouri and Colorado respectively. The Jayhawks rely on Elston Dobbs Green Johnson and King to counter Missouri's rebounding and free throw edge as they chase the crown.
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All You Need Is Heart Kansas Pre-Christmas Texas Swing
Iowa State faces Southern Methodist and Rice on a Texas swing as Coach Bill Strannigan plans to start forwards John Crawford and Chuck Vogt and center Don Medsker with guards Lyle Frahm and Captain Gary Thompson. The Ames squad is noted for firepower rebounding and a strong leader in Thompson.
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Frisco Bay Area Battle Looms In NBC Telecast
San Francisco seeks its 26th straight win as UC Los Angeles star Willie Naulls faces UCLA rival Bill Russell of the Dons in a Holiday Festival final preview. Russell outplayed Tom Heinsohn midweek and Naulls led a UCLA win over Duquesne as NBC plans a national telecast at 9 p.m. CST.
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Sunshine title on the line for Texas Missouri finals
In Portales New Mexico West Texas State Buffaloes square off against Southeast Missouri in the Sunshine tournament final after West Texas routed Eastern New Mexico 106 53 and Southeast Missouri won 87 76 in overtime over Southwestern Oklahoma. Arkansas beat Fort Hays 77 66 to reach the finals and Southern Illinois defeated Western State 77 64 for its spot.
Singer Monica Lewis to Wed in Santa Monica
Singer Monica Lewis and agent Jennings Lang plan a New Year wedding in Santa Monica California. They will honeymoon in New York after the ceremony.
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Thompson Is Key For Cyclone Bid To Upset Kansas
Iowa State coach hopes rely on Gary Thompson as the Cyclones seek their first Big Seven tourney title. Thompson scored 18 in the semifinal win over Colorado, boosting his season average above 20 ppg after a 40-point burst last week against Vanderbilt. Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska advance in a crowded field with Kansas State upending Oklahoma and Colorado defeating the host.
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Martinez Knocks Out Mueller in Milwaukee Bout
Paterson, New Jersey welterweight Vince Martinez, at 151½ pounds, defeated Peter Mueller of Germany by knockout at 2:51 of the second round in Milwaukee Arena. Martinez improves to 47 wins in 50 pro starts with his 27th knockout, rated No 3 welter in the world.
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Shrine Gator Bowl Blue-Gray Tilts On TV Saturday
Bowl fans head to 11 games opening Saturday with four telecasted contests. East-West Shrine Game in San Francisco features Howard Cassady and Woody Hayes coached team, NBC 4 p.m. CST. Gator Bowl in Jacksonville matches Vanderbilt and Auburn, CBS 1 p.m. Blues Northerners vs Grays on NBC 1 20 p.m. Salad Bowl in Phoenix lacks national TV.
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Rose Bowl showdowns loom as major games draw crowds
Big games headline the week with Pasadena hosting the Rose Bowl crowd, Michigan State favored in one tilt while Georgia and Ole Miss figure in another. Ohio State and Oklahoma clash in a key test, with TV coverage by NBC and other networks. Matches and lineups include Texas Tech, Indiana, Missouri Valley teams, Prairie View, and Tennessee, as CBS and ABC outline the broadcast slate.
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Little Fellow Leads Tulsa Upset in Oklahoma City Tourney
Junior guard 5-10 registered 32 points as Tulsa defeated 10th-ranked Oklahoma City 65-58 to capture the All-College Tournament. Murray State won Louisville Kentucky Invitation, with Murray State’s win and Tulsa’s success highlighted by undersized guards in a strong week of college basketball action across multiple events.
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Man 91 welcomed as father of 19th child in Kentucky
In Whitesburg Kentucky Uncle Eli Lucas aged 91 announced the birth of his 19th child on Thursday. He hopes for more children to bless their home. Thirteen are from his first wife who died years ago and six from his second wife whose age was not learned.
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Johnson Stops Charles in LA Bout as Heavyweights Clash
In Los Angeles Jack Johnson 209 pounds stopped Ezzard Charles 196 pounds in six rounds. Other results include Vince Martines 1514 knocking out Pete Mueller 155 in Paterson New Jersey and Ray Phillips 18874 stopping Johnny Hay in Boston. A stray note mentions dogs liking fruit.
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