Bill Jennings joins Kansas staff amid old ties and rivalries
The piece traces Bill Jennings moving to Kansas under Jack Mitchell after coaching at Oklahoma and Nebraska. It notes their shared history, recruiting links, and ties to Bud Wilkinson, plus mention of Jennings’ son-in-law Noel Martin and Kansas State figures, framing a web of coaching politics and future matchups.
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Steers Battle In Title Clash In Kansas City
The Kansas City Steers meet the Cleveland Pipers in the first-half ABL playoff opener in Kansas City. The best-of-three series continues in Cleveland if needed, with Cleveland holding a 4-2 season edge and home court favoring the Pipers. Larry Comley is away with the Army and Win Wilfong returns from a pulled muscle for KC.
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College basketball scores and results compile
A scattered oddball recap lists numerous college games and scores across conferences. Providence topped Rhode Island 68 65 while Boston College beat Boxton 77 6. Clemson defeated Georgia Tech 96 84 and Florida beat Miami 74 62. Other outcomes include Wichita State over Drake 61 69 and Arizona 151 over Sagal Simmons 7.
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West Drops 2 On the Court at Leavenworth
West Junior High basketball teams fell to Leavenworth with the ninth graders losing 37-27 and the eighth graders 36-30. Gary Smith scored 10 for the Warhawks, Rowe McKinley added eight, while Mickey Allen led the eighth grade with nine and Frank Pattee contributed eight. Next game is Friday at Bonner Springs.
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Rory Calhoun Quits Ring After Loss in Louisville
Rory Calhoun, 27, was knocked out in 1:47 of the first round by James Ellis of Louisville and announced plans to retire. He said he is too big for middleweight and not big enough for light heavyweight, in Louisville, Ky. events.
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Nolen Ellison Near Free Throw Record at KU
Kansas guard Nolen Ellison boosted his season free throw percentage to .835 after an eight of nine effort in a loss to Kansas State. Ahead is a clash with Missouri in Columbia, as Ellison pursues Al Kelley’s .862 school mark. Gibson leads field goal percentage while Gardner’s scoring pace slips, with KU eyeing Feb. 3 vs Air Force after the Missouri game.
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Lions Fight Shawnee East In Cage Showdown Saturday
Lawrence High School basketball hosts Shawnee Mission East, a team the Lions have never beaten, in a Saturday doubleheader after a 4-2 start. Haskell Institute travels to Holton for a Jayhawk League clash, aiming to pull into third with a win. Lions’ Dowdell ill. Trull may start. Robb center, Shipstead forward, Kampschroeder and Light guard. East’s Wright Beck and David Sears lead the visitors while John Theissen paces East at 11 points per game.
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Gibson Sidelined as KU Faces Missouri in Big Eight Clash
Kansas University basketball may play without star forward Harry Gibson in the Saturday night Big Eight game at Missouri. Gibson missed Thursday practice with a swollen knee and his availability will be decided at game time. KU stands 4-8 overall and 0-2 in conference. Missouri also 0-2.
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Even Green Bay Is Hunting Help for This Next Season
AP report on NFL teams seeking talent after the 1961 season. Lombardi seeks help for Green Bay on defense and backfield, while others like Detroit, Baltimore, Chicago, and New York line up needs across offensive lines, backs, backs, and defensive backs. Drafts and trades loom.
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Coan Again in Doubt As NCAA Moves In
Star halfback Bert Coan faces ineligibility as NCAA scrutiny targets two AFL guests at the San Diego All-Star game. NCAA president Henry Hardt cites excessive entertainment rules. executive director Walther Byers notes a likely violation. Kansas coach Jack Mitchell and Chargers figures weigh Coan’s future, with pro interest tempered by his injured leg and schooling.
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Yankees Named AP 1961 Team of the Year
The New York Yankees topped the AP yearend ballot with 255 points from 116 sportswriters and broadcasters, beating Green Bay to the honor. New York won the AL pennant at 109-53, led by 240 home runs, and swept Cincinnati in five games to clinch the World Series.
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