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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1958
Page
10
Kansas University basketball remains reeling from two one point defeats to OU and Oklahoma State. Wilt Chamberlain is listed to return for a home game versus Colorado, as KU hopes a late rally and improved defense can end a rough stretch.
Kansas fought to the end but fell 62-61 as Oklahoma rallied late. Loneski led KU with 24 points, while Billings and Price traded late free throws. turnovers and a late OU stall doomed Kansas in a tense finish.
Los Angeles Dodgers struggle to secure a stadium site in Southern California as Pasadena residents push an initiative to bar professional baseball from the Rose Bowl. A 1923 contract limits events at the venue, and signatures would be needed for a June ballot measure. Dodgers president Walter O Malley says the move is civic and negotiations will continue.
Big Spring star Jan Loudermilk, 11, tallied 469 points this season after a 109-53 win over Odessa Ecton High School. The 6-4, 215-pound freshman poured in 46 in the second half and made 31 field goals plus 13 free throws.
Jim Myers of Town State, a first year head coach and common wing stylist, led discussions with Texas A&M's athletic committee as the college weighs a dual role for coach and athletic director. President Harrington signaled a full board meeting soon and declined to confirm an offer or additional interviews.
Lawrence Junior High School cagers, coached by Jim O'Donnell, rolled to a 51-27 victory over Washington of Bethel led by Jack Allison with eight points. Melvin Ray and Phil Lujan added seven each, Lawrence dominated rebounding, and a 37 percent shooting rate. Next game is 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Highland Park of Topeka.
Kansas, hampered by Wilt Chamberlain's absence due to an infection, lost 64-62 at Oklahoma in a Big Eight clash. Ron Loneski scored 27 for Kansas as Oklahoma State had earlier edged Kansas 52-50. The setback comes as Kansas trails idle West Virginia in the AP poll.
Detroit Tigers allocate first baseman Kent Hadley to the Kansas City Athletics as part of a one player trade from last fall. Hadley, 23, bats left handed and hit .279 at Augusta last season. He earned All America honors in college.
Southern California standout and top Tigers first base prospect joins Kansas City in a November deal. The Tigers send Frank House Bill Tuttle Jim Small Duke Maas and John Tsouroule to the Royals with two minor leaguers to be named later.
Edmonton officials estimate the city's school system now serves about 33,000 students and may grow to around 66,000 within the next 16 years as the district continues to expand to meet rising demand.
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