Free Tosses Give Lions 40 36 Win
Lawrence High School grinds out a 40 36 victory over Atchison to claim third place at the Highland Park Holiday Tournament. Eddie Martin, Malott and Endacott hit key free throws in the final 30 seconds as the game stayed close with 11 ties and nine lead changes.
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Lions edge Atchison in tight tourney semifinal
Terry Malott scored late to push the Lions ahead and Bob Endacott sealed it with two free throws as Lawrence beat Atchison 40 to 34. Preston led Lawrence with nine points, while Barclay sparked Atchison with ten in a defensively driven game in front of a sparse crowd.
Let There Be Light in Big Seven Bowl Debate
The piece argues for Big Seven post season football inclusion in Orange Sugar or Cotton Bowls, praising bowl economics and fan enthusiasm. It notes NCAA surveys show high player approval, discusses ties with Southwest and Southeast conferences, and urges faculty to back bowl participation while praising schools like Wisconsin Texas Georgia Tech and Michigan. It ends with a call to modernize pageantry and tradition.
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Lions Take Lead to Seal Victory in Close Finish
Art Miller passed off then fouled Martin with 30 seconds left. Martin sank two free throws to give the Lions the lead. Malott and Endacott added clinching throws as Lawrence heads to Leavenworth for a Friday night clash in Northeast Kansas League action this week.
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Islanders Fall Short as Hawaii All Stars Face Illini Again
In the seventh Hula Bowl in Honolulu, Tommy O’Connell led the Illinois bound offense to five touchdowns in three quarters, connecting with Billy Wessels for an early 18 yard score. Buck McPhail added two more long runs and a pair of extra points as the collegians built a 27 14 halftime lead. The Hawaii squad featuring Doak Walker Eddie LaBaron and Dante Lavelli fought back but trailed the forward wall of the college team and saw a late Wessels run set up Hawaii’s final score.
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Rose Pact Renewal Debated By Big Ten PCC
The Big Ten and the Pacific Coast Conference may renew Rose Bowl football ties after the current agreement ends after the next New Year’s Day game. A closed meeting with university presidents and conference reps suggested a majority leaning toward a new pact, with a June 5 renewal deadline and a formal answer after the upcoming NCAA song competition in Washington.
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Braves Defend KC Title With Salina Opener
Ottawa University Braves begin Kansas Conference title defense hosting Kansas Wesleyan at Salina Friday night. They edged Warrensburg State 60 58 for third in Ottawa Kiwanis Invitational, paced by Don Simons with 18. Drury beat Cape Girardeau 60 57 to win the tourney. Other CIC games: Bethany at Newton, Baker vs Emporia, results include McPherson 85 0 over Bethany and Bethel 79 51 loss to Missouri State.
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Three City Court Leagues Open 1953 Play This Week
The 1953 basketball season starts in three City leagues at the Community Building. Girls league features Little Leos versus Little Lionesses at 3:15, then All-Americans vs Speedy Six, Bunny Hoppers vs Slow Pokes, Clicking Chicks vs Road Kings, Hersheys vs No-Names. Lawrence League action begins Wednesday with American Legion vs West Paco. City League opens Thursday with Eagles vs Winter Chevrolet, Fritzel Service vs Fritzel Jayhawk, Green Gables vs Fritzel.
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John Lewis Decries Taft Labor Cabinet Pick
John L. Lewis, United Mine Workers president, called the Taft description of Martin P. Durkin as secretary of labor in Ike's cabinet incredible and urged outright repeal of the Taft Act. Lewis arrived from a South American labor conference and labeled the act a pestilence and scourge. He also urged Senate confirmation of Durkin.
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Agganis Choice Ends Football Dream for Red Sox Star
In Mobile a terrific Senior Bowl showing by Boston University's Harry Agganis helped the North beat the South 28 13. Agganis said he wrestled with football or baseball last November before signing with the Red Sox and chose baseball, despite hailing a standout two touchdown passes a strong run punt interceptions and two field conversions in the game. The North victory tied the four year Senior Bowl series at two games each.
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Kirwin Dam bid openings set for Tuesday in Kansas
Bids for completing the Kirwin Dam on the Solomon River north fork will be opened at 10 a.m. Tuesday. The contract covers labor and materials for the dam spillway and outlet works. Groundbreaking occurred March 27, with Cook Construction Co. of Jackson, Mississippi, handling foundation work. Estimated total cost runs around 16 to 17 million dollars.
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Bids Open Jan 22 On Third MP Railroad Relocation
Bids will be opened January 22 for a third contract relocating about 10 miles of Missouri Pacific Railroad line submerged by the reservoir area. The dam near Kirwin will be an earth-filled, over two miles long structure rising 117 feet, forming a lake of roughly 15,000 acres upon completion.
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Kansan Dead Among 213 Returned From Korea
The Lynn Victory brings home 213 American casualties from Korea including two Kansas servicemen Pvt Raymond H Holsch of Washington and Cpl Buddy E Allison of Wichita.
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