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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1960

Page

5

Lion Quint Slated for NEKL Showdown Friday

Lawrence and Ottawa bring undefeated league records to a Friday night clash in the Lawrence gym with a 8 o'clock tip and a 6:30 B team opener. Lawrence sits 8 1 and 3 0 in NEKL play led by Stinson Royer Black Collister Clark Hill and Crochon while Ottawa rides a 7 2 season mark 2 0 in conference paced by Smith Shofner Lewis and Morri sey. results determine the league leader ahead of Feb 12 and Feb 19 rematches.

Lawrence High Basketeers Lions Carroll Crochon Bill Royer Leonard Clark Dave Stinson Max Rife Tommy Black Jim Hill Dick Collister Stinson Lawrence Ottawa Neal Journal-World Photo Lion Rife Clark Hayden Dennis Smith Cyclones Gene Shofner Bob Lewis Tom Morrisey Bruce Bundy Leavenworth Lewis Shofner Smith

NEKL at a Glance League Air Games

Results from last week show Lawrence 54 Highland Park 39 and Ottawa 87 Leavenworth 49. Ottawa faces Lawrence Friday with Highland Park hosting Atchison, while Saturday features Highland Park at Topeka and Rosedale at Leavenworth.

Lawrence Ottawa Leavenworth Atchison Highland Park No Highland Park Hayden Seatimn Topeka Rosedale

NEAL Basketball Title Quest Intensifies for Local Teams

The No 1 ranked team stands ahead as league play tightens. Lawrence moves toward the 1960 NEAL title after beating Atchison and Highland Park while Ottawa earns a split. Leavenworth and Leavenworth clash in non league action and Atchison stumbles against Leavenworth before facing Ottawa Friday.

LHS Basketeers Highland Park Topeka Atchison Lawrence Ottawa Cyclones Hayden Neal Leavenworth Rosedale Redmen Junior Miller

Cincy Cal Hold Top Spots In AP College Poll

Cincinnati Bearcats and California Bears stay 1 2 as Texas A M and Villanova enter top 10 with 9 0 records. Ohio State moves to fifth, Utah drops to seventh. voters count 174 writers and broadcasters in the AP ranking.

Texas A&m Villanova Minvis Wake Forest Texas Aggies Baylor Texas Christian Illinois Ohio State Utah Buckeyes Utes Cincinnati California Bradley Urginde Ladenthio State Losefi Georgia Tech Utah Finewace Southern California St. Louis Utah State Miami North Carolina Kentucky Lasala i Detrotterenpeees Vane

Indians and Rural Lead In Jayhawk League Play

The Haskell Indians hold a slight edge over Washburn Rural in the Jayhawk basketball race as both teams remain undefeated in league play. Rural faces Seaman while Haskell visits non conference Hayden of Topeka. Wamego and Osage collide as the cellar tightens. Friday brings Haskell at Holton, Osage at Rural, and Seaman at Wamego with Haskell at Holton tonight.

Haskell Indians Washburn Rural Jayhawk Rural Seaman Haskell Hayden Topeka Highland Park Osage City Vikings Wamego Osage

Football schedule fragments from Kansas high schools

Readable lines list matchups among Jayhawk Loop teams including Washburn Rural Haskell Seaman Osage City Holton Wamego Hiawatha and Wame- so. The text outlines several pairings with native town names and schools in a muddled order.

Yaday Seaman Washburn Rural Haskell Hhigdens Wame- Soe Osage City Trolton Hiawatha Vriday

Haskell Indians Rally In Holiday Play With 4-1 Mark

Haskell shows speed in holiday tournament play while Washburn Rural falters. Indians edge Wemaga 35 33 in a ragged conference outing as Holton posts a 2 1 loop record and 4 1 overall. The Little Blues crush Holton 92 63 and Osage City 82 point outbursts loom as district play approaches.

Haskell Washburn Indians Wamega Little Blues Holton Osage City Washburn Rural Wildcats

Celtics Slump Deepens Amid Injuries and Plague of Ills

Philadelphia AP report details Boston star Jim Loscutoff undergoing back disc surgery ending his season, Bill Russell sidelined with a sprained ankle, and the Celtics losing five of seven since Dec 30 in St. Louis. The team also endures a lingering hex from the St. Louis series as Boston contends with a rough stretch.

Philadelphia National Basketball Assn Boston Celtics Jim Loscutoff Bill Russell St. Louis Loscutoff Boston Jim Colts NBA Russell Buddy Leroux

Giford closes in on Giant scoring mark in 1959

Frank Giford scored 42 points in 1959 to close the gap on Ken Strong’s club record of 35. The New York Giants back moved within 17 points of the mark.

New York Giant Frank Giford Ken Strong

Texas seeks NCAA review of Syracuse Cotton Bowl charges

University of Texas president Dr Logan Wilson asks NCAA president H J Darricott to form a committee to study game films and investigate charges of dirty play after Syracuse beat Texas 23 14 in the Cotton Bowl. Syracuse officials say no such accusations were made by their administration or coaching staff.

Lew Andreas University of Syracuse Texas Syracuse Syracuse University Wilson

College basketball scores and a pinch hitter note

A roundup of college basketball results across conferences with scores for West Virginia William and Mary and others. Cincinnati outfielder Jerry Lynch hit .368 as a pinch hitter last season with seven hits in 19 at bats.

Cincinnati Jerry Lynch

Neyland: Coaches Split Over Substitution Rule Change

Gen. Robert R. Neyland, chairman of the Football Rules Committee, notes members shift views after discussions. The NCAA backs keeping the limited substitution rule while most coaches favor unlimited substitutes to return to two platoon football. A provisional vote was slated to gauge opinions at the Miami Beach meeting.

Miami Beach Fla Robert R. Neyland Neyland NCAA

Phillies Trade Ashburn for Al Dark and Two Cubs

The Philadelphia Phillies exchange center fielder Richie Ashburn for infielder Al Dark and two Chicago Cubs players. Dark and Ashburn had rough 1959 seasons, but both clubs expect benefits. Acquired pitchers John Buzhardt and Jim Woods join the deal as part of Chicago’s return.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies al Dark Chicago Cubs Richie Ashburn Bob Ashburn Dark John Quinn Eddie Sawyer Phils John Buzhardt Cubs Jim Woods Lancaster Charlie Grimm Ashburn

Reserve scores at buzzer to lift Benedictine Heights past Rockhurst

In Kansas City Benedictine Heights of Tulsa reserve Don Oexman, out for over a month, made his only shot of the game count at the final buzzer to beat Rockhurst 88 86 in overtime on Monday night.

Kansas City Don Oexman Benedictine Heights Tulsa Rockhurst Oexman

Wildcats Rise In College Basketball Showdown

Kentucky and Kansas State headline a busy Monday night slate as Kansas State, once ranked, toppled by losses now sit 7-1 in their past eight. Kentucky recovered with a 68-42 win over Tulane while Ohio State crushed Delaware to set scoring records. Big Eight, SEC, and Big Ten results reshaped standings.

Kentucky Kansas State Cats Oklahoma State Stillwater Adolph Rupp Kentuckians Georgia Tech Tulane West Virginia William and Mary LaSalle Morehead Texas Arkansas Illinois Iowa Daren Showalter Tennessee Ohio State Delaware Jerry Lucas Indiana Michigan Bob Wilkinson Northwestern Wisconsin Wildcat Colorado Kansas Missouri Nebraska VMI Davidson Citadel

Cannon Says He's An Example In Legal Heat

Louisiana State star Billy Cannon faced a federal suit from the Los Angeles Rams seeking validation of a NFL contract. Cannon maintained the binding agreement was with the AFL Houston Oilers signed after the Sugar Bowl. Rams GM Pete Rozelle claimed Cannon had contracts for 1960 61 and 62.

New Orleans Billy Cannon Louisiana State Los Angeles Rams National Football League Hawaii NFL AFL Cannon Baton Rouge Honolulu Houston Oilers Rams Los Angeles Pete Rozelle

Twyman Leads NBA Scoring Race Over Chamberlain

Cincinnati's Jack Twyman remains the scoring leader with 1,413 points in 45 games, ahead of Wilt Chamberlain's 1,378 in 37 games. Chamberlain posts a 37.2 per game average to Twyman's 31.4, and has raised his pace to 42 points per game in his last 10 games.

New York Cincinnati Jack Twyman Philadelphia Wilt Chamberlain National Basketball Assn Twyman Chamberlain

San Antonio bowler Christine Miller rolls 202 on 84th birthday

Christine Miller of San Antonio Texas rolled a 202 game to celebrate her 84th birthday marking a standout bowling milestone.

Christine Miller San Antonio Tex

FASTEETH Promises Better Fit For False Teeth

Advertisement claims FASTEETH alkaline powder keeps dentures secure and odor free. It suggests sprinkling on plates to prevent embarrassing slips and improve comfort and fit, and promotes purchasing at drug counters.

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