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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1955

Page

4

Haskell Wins Jayhawk League Preseason Final in Narrow Victory

Haskell Indian Institute beats Wamego 60-56 to capture the second annual Jayhawk League preseason tournament title. Willie Sevier leads with 31 points, adding nine field goals and 13 free throws as the Tribe extends its winning streak to five and improves to 7-1 on the season.

Sevier Tribe Wamego Willie Sevier Haskell Indian Institute Tourna Topeka Warner A Tony) Caffin Holton Haskell

Sevier Leads All Tourney Selections And Haskell Triumph

Sevier was named to the all tourney team after a standout performance in the tournament. Haskell defeated Spring Hill 67-65 with Wayne Postonk scoring 12 and Ken Bailey adding nine as part of a late rally. Wamego's Tom Weixelman led with 20 points, while Bill Doll 17 and Bill Gieber 10 fueled their win. Gieber fouled out in the fourth period as Haskell held a four point edge. Washburn Rural claimed third with an 84-55 win over Effingham and Holton defeated Marion 78-63 for fifth.

Haskell Spring Hill Wayne Postonk Ken Bailey Tom Weixelman Wamego Bill Doll Bill Gieber Raiders Tribe Gieber Tinskell Sevier Weixelman Larry Schlehuber Marion Dick Pollard Washburn Rural

Ice of scattered college basketball results in various tournaments

AP roundup lists multiple tournament games from ECAC Festival Sugar Bowl Dixie Classic and more. Notable scores include San Francisco over UCLA 70 53 Holy Cross over Duquesne 61 57 Syracuse over Fordham 79 7, and Marquette 75 69. Also mentions Richmond Invitational and other regional results.

Associated Press San Francisco U.C.L. A Holy Cross Duquesne LaSalle St. Johna Bkn Syracuse Fordham Sugar Bow Dame Taho Marquette Richmond Een Hall Willam and Mary Wiewinta Army Firrinie Tech Rhode Island Aeveon Duke Wake Forest Chroming Villanova Kirksville Illinois Normal Quincy Hira George Washington Michigan State Ingyiene St. Francia Virginia Miami Fla Columbia Tulane Yale Santa Clara Florida State N.key BIG Sev Kanese Champlanuil Colorado Chiragene State Nebraska Cima Oklahoma Cornell Lovertine Uthwest Sou Rice Southern California Baylor Texas Chetatian Arkansas Texan A&m Sunshine West Texas Missouri Hasdar Eija New Mexico Maffertern

Cyclones Claim Meet Title by Toppling Kansas, KU

Iowa State Cyclones upset Kansas University to win the league meet title. Norman Stewart led Missouri with 41 points in a separate game as Iowa State secured the top overall conference record for the season.

Spartans Bruins Prep For Rose Bowl Tangle

Michigan State and UCLA finish work ahead of Monday practice in Pasadena. Knox's status remains doubtful as Red Sanders reports on his ankle while Morrall nurses knuckles but works out. coaches discuss injuries and last minute lineup notes.

Spartans Bruins Knox Pasadena Michivan State UCLA Carl Dausherty Lac.l.a Walt Red Sanders Ronnie Knox Earl Morrall Morrall

Lions surge to high scoring win with balanced attack

Carlton Hamm led Lawrence with 18 points and Gordon Abernathy added 15 as the Lions posted their season high. Doyle Schick scored 13, Junior Smith 12, while Hale of Garden City topped scoring with 26. Lawrence opened 24-9 and led 42-23 at halftime before fending off Garden City’s late rally.

Burden Lions Carlton Hamm Gordon Abernathy Doyle Schick Junior Smith Pittsburg Waugh Garden City Smith Abernathy Lawrence

Iola Takes JCCO Event At Tala Invitational

Tala Junior College won its own invitational basketball tournament by whipping El Dorado 78 60 in the finals last night St Johns of Winfield took third with a 6641 victory over Fort Scott

Tola Kas Pe Tala el Dorado St. John's Winfield Fort Scott

Lawrence Faces McPherson In Invitational Showdown

Lawrence High School outpaced Garden City 62 42 to advance in the Lawrence Invitational Tournament. McPherson defeated Argentine 48 41, setting up a championship rematch with Lawrence while Argentine and Garden City vie for third place.

McPherson Garden City Lawrence

Duffaloes Triumph in Tight Duffalons Duel

Hale and Robert Henderson won for the Duffalons in a close match. McPherson and Castaneda excelled for Argentine, each scoring in the teens, with McPherson taking a 214 halftime lead before the Duffalons pulled away to victory.

Hale Robert Henderson Duffalons Oman Dopa

Santee Falls Short In Coral Gables Mile Attempt

Wes Santee, Kansas University star and Marine lieutenant, ran the mile in 4:06.3 at Coral Gables Florida, aiming to break four minutes but finishing short. He led early with splits of :48.3, 2:02, and 3:03.8, facing two rivals Joe LaPierre of Boston and Bil Adams of Florida.

Coral Gables Fla Wes Sante Kansas University Nem Joe LaPierre Boston Bil Adams University Niee

Western Illinois Wins NAIA Tip Off Championship Trophy

Western Illinois captured the NAIA Tip Off tournament title after defeating Gustavus Adolphus 72 to 3 in the final. Texas Southern claimed third place with a 73 to 55 win over East Texas State.

Omamia W Western Ilinois Gustavus Adolphus St. Peter, Minn Texas Southern East Texas State

Krebs Sparks Methodists To Victory In Southwest Tourney Final

In Houston Texas Big Jim Krebs lifted Southern Methodist to a 76 73 overtime win over Rice to capture the Southwest Conference tournament title. Krebs scored 22 after a slow start to pace SMU as Rice’s 10 game win streak ended in a dramatic final.

Krebs Sparks Methodists Rice Nouston Texas Big Jim Krebs Southern Methodist Methodists Southern California Baylor Jerry Mallett Texas Christian Dick O'Neal T.C.A Arkansas Walloping Texas A&m Manuel Whitley Temple Tucker

San Francisco Dons extend their winning streak in major finals

The San Francisco Dons crushed UCLA 70 53 at Madison Square Garden to extend their win streak to 36 straight, approaching the all time college mark. Other top programs saw varied results as Notre Dame and N C State advanced in their tournaments and Western Illinois captured the NAIA title.

Utah Notre Dame Southern Methodist Rice Mustangs College Park George Washington Michigan State North Carolina Duke Raleigh N.C Tar Heels N.C. State Wake Forest Wee Virginia Miami Kansas City Gary Thompson Jens State Kansas

Big Ten Stars Lead East in Spring Football Game

East squad dominates with Howard Hopatongs Cassady in the backfield while West selects Forrest Gregg and Henry Moore to anchor lines. The annual Spring game features co captains and a close 13 12 margin from last year as East aims for a second straight win.

San Francisco Howard Hopatongs Cassady Cal Jones Town Ken Vargo Ohio State Forrest Gregg Southern Methodist Henry Moore Arkansas

Meek Declares Orange Bowl Clash Biggest Natural of All Time

Miami reports coach Bill Meek calls the Maryland Oklahoma Orange Bowl game the biggest natural match up ever. He notes both teams enter with 10 wins apiece and Oklahoma favored. Maryland may be without Dick Bittner, with Don Healy set to start at tackle if needed.

Meek Miami Fla Bill Meek Maryland Oklahoma Mack Kansas State Houston CBS Jim Tatum Dick Bittner Don Healy Rome N.Y

Alabama U Fined for Recruiting Violations in SEC

The University of Alabama was fined 1000 dollars for illegal recruiting of athletes under SEC grant-in-aid rules. SEC Commissioner Bernies Moore announced the penalty following a similar fine against Auburn and cited a Hueytown high school star reporting gifts from Alabama alumni and supporters.

Birmingham Ala University of Alabama SEC Bernies Moore Auburn Moore Alabama Richard Rush Hueytown

Chiang Sees Near Time for Counterattack in Formosa

Chiang Kai-shek in a New Year message told Formosa the time is near for a mighty revolution against the Communist traitors in the mainland. The aging Nationalist leader urged the people to rise and prepare for a counterattack.

Taipei Formosa Chiang Kai-shek Formosa Strait Red Chink China

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