Hall of Fame voting and coach predictions at pro level
The Baseball Writers Association opens voting for Hall of Fame, with 1940s to 1952 eligibility rules and a 75 percent threshold. Pro coach Vince Boryla touts Guy Rodgers over Bob Cousy as an all around player, imagining Knicks vs Warriors with Chamberlain and Arizin. Clyde King to pilot the Columbus Jets in 1958.
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Philadelpela
Vince Boryla
Temple
Guy Rodgers
Bob Cousy
Boryli
New York Knickerbockers
Philadelphia Basketball Writers Assn
Rodgers
Cousy
Guy
Clyde King
Hollywood
Columbus, Ohio
Jets
Pittsburgh Pirate
Los Angeles Golf Open Moves Into Second Day
The Los Angeles Golf Open enters its second day with 935,000 in prize money in doubt. Smiley Quick led after a 67, while Frank Stranahan and Bob Rosburg matched 68s. Stan Dudas, E. J. Harrison, Bo Winninger, and Mike Krak posted 69s as challengers rise. Hebert and Harbert also posted strong rounds.
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Los Angeles
Smiley Quick
Jens
Frank Stranahan
Bob Rosburg
Napa
Calif
Stan Dudas
Philadelphia
Fights Last Night report lists boxing results
New York boxers Paolo Ross and Johnny Bus clashed with heavyweights in separate bouts with Ross outpointing Bus after ten rounds while Billy Peacok stopped Jorge Herrera in two rounds in San Diego.
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Associated Press
New York
Paolo Ross
Ag York
Johnny Bus
San Diego
Calif
Billy Peacock
Los Angeles
Jorge Herrera
Guadalajara
Mexico
World champion Connie Ryan to manage Seattle in 1968
Connie Ryan, third base coach of Milwaukee, will manage Seattle in the Pacific Coast League in 1968. The long list of scores and teams includes state and college matchups, with references to Minnesota, Oklahoma, and Kansas clubs.
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Connie Ryan
Milwaukee Veg
Seattle
Farm Meeting in Topeka Covers Sputnik and Porkers
The Kansas Agricultural Convention in Topeka will discuss wheat and sorghum problems, farm profits, and new outlets for surplus production. Prof Walter Houston will speak on Sputnik and space race topics, while Warren Teel presents hog production studies. Teel and Houston speak Friday morning, with Rev Dale Turner also on the schedule.
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Sputnik
Kansas Agricultural Convention
Topeka
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Walter
Houston
Manhattan
Moon Watch Station
Outer Space
Roy Freeland
Board of Agriculture
Warren Teel
Shawnee County
Japan Weather Rampage Kills Skier Amid Avalanche Fears
Blizzards and avalanches in Japan since New Year’s Day have killed one skier and injured three. Ten people are missing and presumed dead as mountainous conditions worsen near Tokyo.
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Tokyo
Japan
College Baseball Heads Gather at Mid Winter Sessions
College sports leaders meet in Philadelphia for the 52nd annual NCAA session with focus on amateur status rules and limits on summer pay for college players. AACBC proposes a 325 dollar monthly cap plus expenses while debates over redshirting and contracts occupy the agenda.
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Philadelphia
National Collegiate Athletic Assn
American Assn. of
Eudora Schools Resume After Holiday Break
Eudora schools reopen Thursday following break. Mrs. Terrell's kindergarten to begin Monday Jan 6. Numerous local families and visitors are noted in open houses and visits across the area, including residents from Cincinnati Ponca City Newport and Overland Park.
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Eudora
Terrell
Bryce Ehmke
Cincinnati
Ohio
Fred Rothberger
Oscar Westerhouse
Paul Sommer
Martin Abel
Albert Wichman
Frank Martin
Gus Koch
Jessie Grimes
Gottieb Neider
Rence
L. J
Ponca City
Okla
George
Wayne Gerstenberger
Newport
R.J
New York
Gerstenberger
Margean Westerhouse
Manhattan
Don Joelin
Overland Park
Gene Brouhardt
Terry
Wendover
Utah
Ross Smith
Brouhardt
Major Leagues Consider Two Team Cities Plan
New York United States The major leagues plan to approve a proposal enabling any city with two million population to host two major league clubs. A four man committee led by Commissioner Ford Frick recommended territorial rights changes and potential demolition of Polo Grounds and Brooklyn’s Ebbets Field. Voting at the next joint session will be by leagues with Frick holding a tiebreaking vote if needed. Frick said he is very much in favor.
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Ante Hore Ue
New York
Knicks
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Warriors
Rodgers
Stilt Chamberlain
Kansas
Tom Gola
Neil Johnston
Paul Arzin
Warriors
Tim
Edelie Gottlieb
Chamberlain
Gola
Arizin
Johnston
Boryla
Warners
Boston Celtics
Cousy
Bill Russell
Gottlieb
Municipal Stadium
Borvla
Boston
Russell
NCAA
Big Ten
Ivy Leagues
NEW York i
Raschail
Ford Frick
Los Angeles
Detroit
Chicago
Polo Grounds
Brooklyn
Ebbets Field
Frick
Transfer Key plan shapes future major league moves
A four man committee led by Frick proposed criteria for granting second majors to large markets. Any city with two million people could host a new club if a league approves and a suitable park meets standards, with no nearer parks within five miles. Potential moves could place teams in Los Angeles Philadelphia New York Detroit and Brooklyn areas while Polo Grounds would be out of bounds. The panel included Frank Lane Gabe Faul Joe Cairnes and Leo Egan.
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American League
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
National
New York
Detroit
Brooklyn
Queens
Polo Grounds
Yankee Stadium
Cleveland
Frank Lane
Cincinnati
Gabe Faul
Milwaukee
Joe Cairnes
Chicago White Sox
Leo Egan
Market News Grain Prices and Livestock Report
Kansas City USDA market notes show mixed grain values with corn at varied quotes and oats and rye listed. Poultry and eggs prices are given for Grade A eggs and various hen and fryers categories. Slaughter cattle and veal prices move with steadies and declines. calves and feeders also noted with regional ranges. Historical reference to Big Ten and IFA fencing titles appears as a memorial note from 1897.
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Kansas City
USDA
Public Sale Near Baldwin and Manone Sold Cattle
Auction notice for a public sale of Holstein cows calves and heifers with heavy springers at locations south of Baldwin and north of Manone. Items include cattle due to freshen March to October and a full lineup of equipment and dairy gear. Terms cash. owner Dunn. Auctioneer Bowes. Lawrence city notices follow.
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Baldwin Kareag
Manone
Yeeusay
Meijer
East Main
Lolatets
Helfar
Piolstein
Stainiean
Dunn
Renee
Renee “Nitional “Bank, “Ottaws, Cine "Kari Bowes
Louteburg
Kans
Lawrences
Toureal-Worl
Lawrence
Puately Ae
Tearnard Beret
Ith Street
10Th Street
Stender
Fisher
Firat
Lawrance Daily Journal
Ann Pianni
Tee
Lawrence Daily Journal- World
Kanga
Bante
Jeane
Robert
Lero Crelock
Ore
Robert B. Oyler
Cele Pierre
Robert Dys
Donas
Topeus
Robert Dye
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Baseball Writers Assn
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Cincinnati Redlegs
al Lopez
White Sox
Cookie Lavagetto
Western Uiviola
Tenn A&i
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Hamline
Igker
Kas
Tarkle
Cie
Sracelatd
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Rhee Jaland
Maryland
South Carolina
Virginia
Clemson
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New Ori
Oklahoma City
New Mexico
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Kac
Washburn
Austin
Athiene Christian
State
Pastoral
Oregon Southern
Calit
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Idaho
Stanford
McCune
College Fligh
Pittsburg
Frontenac
Girard
Wichita Mant
Derby
Coffeyville
Alumbus
Kiowa
Caldwell
Medicine Loder
Anthony
Augusta
Andale
Elimwood
Holsington
Altamont
Cherryvale
Parsons
Iola
Peabody
Hope
Iaman
Pretty Prairie
Norton
Colby
Junction City
Clay Center
Haskell
Holton
Beloit
Goneardin
Kingiaata
Viton
Metvern
Burtincame Dt Peat
Goodland
Oberlin
Manhattan Salig
Abilene
Rinporin
Winfield
Seda Vale Leavenworth
Withland Park
Oaswern
Cheppe
Horton
Troy
Gardner
Louisburg
Neodesha
Burlington
Lycygne
Moran ‘Ik Independence
Lor Scot
Reneca
Oneida
Osborne
Mankato
di Leone
Milework of
Mulvane
Dearwater
Watexo
Osage City
Sebetha
Hiawatha RG
Spring Hill
Baldwin
Wyancotte
Washington
Sumner
Kannay
University Motors
New Hampshire
Sthane
Cominese
Wasghin
Hcation
Von
Summer Passeoai
Aacbc Seacutine Committee
Chise
National League
Colorado Springs
Derby Grain
SERRE
Hal Wallis
Oma
Hacky
Makit
DA Wayne
Olson Plumbing
Mass
Owen Sneegas
Mgr
Mel Fisher
Wast
Shell
Ear
K. C
Menely
Diinois
Nevy
IFA
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