KU Ready for Missouri After Big Eight Win
Kansas University defeated Oklahoma State 59-38 at Allen Fieldhouse to stay in the Big Eight title chase. Jo-Jo White debuted with 6 points and 7 rebounds as Walter Wesley led KU with 20 points and 8 rebounds. The Jayhawks, now 7-1 in the conference, prepare to host Missouri Tuesday night at 8:05 p.m.
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Oklahoma State Falls to Kansas in Hard Fought Conference Clash
In a tough conference game, Kansas defeats Oklahoma State 59 to 38. Franz 7 points and Lopes strong rebounding helped Kansas, while Bohnenstiehl and Sherrill led OSU efforts. Coach Owens praised the front line and aggressive play, noting room to improve as the season continues.
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KU Jumper Hurt As Two Others Place In Fort Worth Meet
Kansas freshman high jumper Ken Gaines pulled a leg muscle before his event at the Fort Worth indoor meet and could not compete. Assistant coach John Mitchell withdrew Gaines. Teammates Bob Steinhoff and Mike Petterson finished third in pole vault with 15-0 and fourth in the mile at 4:20.2.
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Duffy to Coach East Squad in Shrine Game
Duffy Daugherty of Michigan State will lead the East squad in the 42nd East-West Shrine Classic at Kezar Stadium on December 31.
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Duffy Daugherty
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Baltimore's Bob Scharf wins Cherry Tree marathon in rain
Bob Scharf of Baltimore wins the Cherry Tree marathon in New York, running 26 miles 385 yards in 2 hours 21 minutes 41.5 seconds amid driving rain. Paul Hoffman of Toronto places second, with John J. Kelly of Boston third.
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Lions Sophs Aim For 500 Mark In Topeka Clash
Lawrence High School sophomore Lions eye a 6 6 record as they face Topeka Central Thursday afternoon ending the season for coach Ray Wilbur. Saturday Lawrence defeated Ottawa 48 40 with Joe Shelbar scoring 12 and leading 8 rebounds. Other scorers include Coffman 2 Shelbar 12 Wilson 1 Leone 6 Mingus 10 Polk 4 Harden 11 Edlin 2 Roney 0 Hensley Johnson. Coach Wilbur praised team defense and did not single out individuals.
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Balfanz Leads Americans in World Championship Warm-Up
John Balfanz of Minneapolis places 11th in an 11 man field at Trondheim Norway in a special ski jumping warm-up meet ahead of the world championships. American jumpers dominate the event with six athletes among the top finishers.
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Saldivar Defends Feather Title With KO in Mexico City
Vicente Saldivar of Mexico defended his world featherweight title for the third time by stopping Ghana’s Floyd Robertson in the second round in Mexico City.
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Ryun Leads Big Eight Track Marks With 4:01 6 Mile
Kansas freshman Jim Ryun clocked 4:01.6 for the indoor mile at the Federation Invitational in New York, the fastest in league history. Nebraska’s Charlie Greene and Dave Crook matched season and Big Eight bests, while Oklahoma State anchored a 1:54.1 in the two mile relay. Kansas State defeated Oklahoma 66-56 at Manhattan, and Colorado, Missouri, and Iowa State posted notable wins as the Big Eight prepares for the Kansas City championships February 25-26.
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Eudora Edges Stanley on Beach Shot for Win
The Eudora High basketball team improved to 6-13 with a 54-52 non league victory over Stanley on Ricky Beach’s final second field goal. Bert Holmes led Eudora with 23 points after missing Friday’s Baldwin game, while Dave Durkin added 6 and Larry Taylor 9.
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Pro Cage Today’s Games for Tuesday Schedule
Detroit faces Philadelphia in Charleston West Virginia while New York meets San Francisco in Oakland California. Other Tuesday games include Boston at Cincinnati Detroit at Baltimore New York at Los Angeles and St Louis at Philadelphia in Pittsburgh.
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