Kansas to Face Rested Missouri In League Clash
Kansas travels to Missouri at Brewer Fieldhouse for an 8 p m Big Seven clash that could shape the conference title race. Capt Dallas Dobbs scored 30 as Kansas beat Oklahoma 165, extending Allen Fieldhouse win streak to eight as the Jayhawks lead the all time series versus Missouri.
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Kansas Chiefs Past Oklahoma In Big Seven Semi Final
Kansas edged Oklahoma 94 to 48 in the Big Seven semi final, halting Missouri’s idle run. Dobbs led with 33 percent shooting, while Bacher scored 28 for Oklahoma. Kansas defense tightened after switching to man to man, sparking a decisive rally as 8,500 fans watched.
Kansas Slips by Oklahoma for Second Straight Win
The Kansas team clinches its second straight win with a 77 to 65 victory over Oklahoma. Tammy Bolt leads with high-scoring bursts as players chase a new tournament record, while Barber matches a 67 to keep pressure on the leaders and Cy Midilecoth trails by one stroke.
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Pittsburg Five Faces Two Challengers In Loop Week
Unbeaten Pittsburg Gorillas, 12-0, clash with Southwestern at Winfield and Washburn in Pittsburg. Fort Hays, 10-1, beat Washburn 82-73. CIC standings show Pittsburg atop, with Fort Hays and Southwestern close behind as Emporia State and Washburn also compete this week.
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Tatum Accepts N C Pact as Coach Only
College Park Maryland Jim Tatum resigns as Maryland football coach and athletic director to take the North Carolina post as coach only. He cites workload and time limits, noting Maryland paid $18 500 annually and UNC salary cap will be kept under state limits.
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North Carolina
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Frank Tamburello
Bitner Sets New Javelin Mark at NCAA Championships
The NCAA recognized five new national marks including Les Bitner of Kansas with a javelin throw of 246 feet 1 inch at the National Championships in Los Angeles on June 18, 1955. Fernanda Ledesma of California set a 2 mile time of 8 57.7 at Berkeley during the Pacif ic Coast Big Ten meet on June 2, 1955, replacing the old 8 58 by Wes Santee.
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University of California
Berkeley
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Kansas
Les Bitner
University of Kansas
Bill Miller
Arizona State
Johnston Pivots to Impact as Soccer to Court Star
Ronnie Johnston, 6-1 junior from Long Island, is Kansas University’s versatile backup forward. Though he has not started and averages four points per game, coach Phog Allen praises his hustle and clutch rebounding as he develops footwork from soccer. Johnston credits soccer for balance and stamina, saying the sport sharpens his moves and conditioning for basketball, aiding KU’s late-game bursts and overall hustle. He played a key role in a 65-62 win over Oklahoma A&M and a 68-75 rally against Kansas State, scoring 12 points in the latter.
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Houston Cougars face Tulsa and A&M after setback to St Louis
Houston seeks a quick rebound after a 72 76 loss to St Louis to open MVC play. Alden Pasche’s squad meets Tulsa and Oklahoma A M over the next two days, aiming for a split as Eddie Hitkey and 3 0 center Al Serkin lead the defense against top MVC forces.
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NCAA Holds Convention As Miami Probation Looms
The 50th annual NCAA convention opened in Los Angeles with the University of Miami probation on the agenda. No roundtable on recruiting was scheduled, while athletic directors and faculty representatives prepared to discuss the issue. The television committee was to present its report on 1954 results and a 1951 telecast plan. Walter Byers said most of the 398 members submitted certificates confirming compliance with NCAA recruiting rules.
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Rabbit Hunt Near Sharon Springs Draws Hundreds
About 500 persons joined in a rabbit roundup at Sharon Springs Kansas, the first in the area since the early 1930s. Officials reported killing more than 10 million rabbits.
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Kas
Deady Shatters World Indoor 3 Quarter Mile Record
Joe Deady a Georgetown DCI post graduate student won the Metropolitan AAU track meet and set a world indoor best for the 3 quarter mile at 3 02.2 seconds replacing Wes Santee who withdrew with a leg injury. Deady eclipsed John Borican’s 3 02.68 record from 1950 and Borican also ran 1320 yards later that year.
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Dartmouth Runner Turns Back Record Pace on Track
A Dartmouth sprinter posted a 3.192 time on a six-lap event, but officials ruled it not a record as eight laps are required for a record in that distance. The note clarifies standard lap requirements and timing rules for official record status.
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Jack Nust
McPherson Leads Hutchinson in State Bowling Tourney
McPherson singles lead the Hutchinson tournament with 3 0 2 points, Junction City second with 294, Galva third at 2 954. City doubles lead L261, Chapman's 1 259. Fightywo teams enter. second round slated for next weekend with four more rounds to come. The color red does not inflame a bull. movement attracts charges.
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Iowa State Upset Signals No Club Safe in League
The report notes an Iowa State upset stressing no team is safe in league play. It mentions key players, possible matchups, and references team rivals like Kansas and Missouri while hinting at late-season stakes and potential title implications.
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Iowa State
Mangrum Paces LA Open With Record 200 Strokes
Mangrum sets a new scoring mark at the Los Angeles Open with a record two hundred strokes. The event sees tight competition as players chase the historic pace and notable finishes emerge among the field.
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Radford outlines plan on atomic weapons during interview
Radford chairman of the Joint Chiefs arrives in Stall and discusses a plan with President Rhee. He will confer on arms policy and the arms embargo as tensions rise over atomic weapon development.
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