Hightower Nears A KU Point Goal
Wayne Hightower nears 300 career points as Kansas plays Missouri and Oklahoma State in the home Big Eight opener. He has 271 this season after a 47-point two-game swing, may reach 300 in his 15th game if Monday return occurs. The Jayhawks lead the series 101-50 and ride a seven-game win streak.
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Wayne Hightower
Jayhawkers
Missouri
Oklahoma State
Nebraska
Colorado
Wayne
Weather Vane
Aggie
Clyde Lovellette
Wilt Chamberlain
Bill Bridges
Hightower
Lovellette
Start
Jackie Gilbert
al Abram
Charles Henke
Ron Cox
Joe Scott
Tigers
Kansas
Bengals
Fights Last Night Highlight College Scoring Records
The report lists multiple high scoring games and records as Kansas, Colorado, and Nebraska players set or approached season and career marks. It notes Lefty Sproull claiming a 1913 sack, Chamberlain's 45 against Colorado, Lovellette and Hightower's scoring feats, and KU coach Harp adjusting lineups for key conference battles. Kansas State leads the league with a 3-0 record and Iowa State and Oklahoma follow in pursuit.
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Gene Peterson
Lefty Sproull
Washington
St. Louis
Chamberlain
Colorado
Lovellette
Hightower
Boulder
Kansas State
Oklahoma
Iowa State
Kansas
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Missouri
Nebraska
Dick Harp
Jerry Gardner
Wichita
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Gardner
Ketchum
Bridges
al Donaghue
Bob Hickman
USF
BYU
A's Personalities On Rotary Agenda
Kansas City Athletics stars Bill Tuttle Bud Daley and radio announcers Merle Harmon Bill Grigsby join a Rotary Club luncheon program at the Hotel Eldridge Harmon will be the keynote speaker with the others as a panel answering questions Capt J W Newsom KU Navy ROTC commander oversees the event Tuttle led KC in batting with a .300 average Daley led the staff last season and was among AL leaders
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Hotel Eldridge
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Bud Daley
Merle Harmon
Bill Grigsby
Harmon
J. W. Newsom
Kansas University
Tuttle
Kansas City
Daley
Rookie and Grandma Lead All Star Bowling Field
Rookie Bob Chase from Kansas City and veteran Marion Ladewig of Grand Rapids led in the All-Star Bowling Tournament's last day action. Chase topped men with a 961 series and high 280 game, while Ladewig rose to first in her division with a 108-09 point total as final rounds approach.
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Kansas City
Marion Ladewig
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St. Louis
Carmen Salvino
Billy Bunetta
Chicago
Wayne Zahn
Milwaukee
Welu
Harry Smith
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Petersen
Ladewig
Sylvia Wene
Philadelphia
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Moore and Johansson Onstage At Boxing Writers Dinner
Archie Moore nearly stole the spotlight at a boxing writers dinner but Ingemar Johansson won a split decision in the final round. Moore, 46, addressed 500 guests while wearing a sharp suit and urged a future bout with Johansson or Patterson. Johansson called for a clear, Europe style contract and a simple handshake after the fight.
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Ingemar Johansson
Moore
Johansson
Archie
Ray Robinson
Three MU Captains Chosen for 1960 Football Squad
The University of Missouri picks three co captains for 1960. Junior leaders are halfback Don Smith of Springfield fullback Ed Mehrer of Kansas City and tackle Bill Wegener of Higginsville.
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University of Missouri
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Springfield
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Pro Cage Scores and Weekend Basketball Schedule
The Associated Press reports Syracuse beat St Louis 119 112 and New York defeated Minneapolis 131 126. Weekend games include Minneapolis at Cincinnati Syracuse at St Louis Boston at Philadelphia Cincinnati at New York Detroit at Minneapolis with a TV slot 1 15 p.m. CST.
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Detroit
Bowling stance differs by gender and angle says Ryan
Esther Ryan notes that fundamental bowling technique is the same for men and women and left or right handed players, but the key difference is angle. Men can hook wide from alley center toward the gutter into the 1-3 pocket, while women typically cannot follow that angle and must use a single effective angle from the extreme right side of the runway.
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Esther Ryan
Ryan
Better Bowling Hints for Women from the Alley Guide
A newspaper feature explains that women should focus on practice and league play to master bowling. It notes that lanes affect ball action and advises observing lane tackiness or slickness to adjust aim. The piece promotes a tips pamphlet titled Better Bowling Hints by Billy Sivty with a 3 cent request.
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Defending King Wins National Three Cushion Billiard Championship
Edward Lee of the New York AJ Co remained undefeated as Defending champion in the National Amateur Three Cushion Billiard Championship held in New York. The victory keeps Lee atop the field with a flawless record.
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New York
RPY
Edward Lee
AJ Co
Dowling Wins Fifth Victory. Lee Sets Path to Title
James Dowling of San Diego defeats Stanhope Adams in a tight match as Lee corners a potential title with a strong 70 inning win while Adams had won four of five games.
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San Diego Calif
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Innines
Stanhope Adam
Thou Adams
Two K State Seniors Sign Pro Football Contracts
Kansas State's John Stole and J. B. Littlejohn signed with pro teams. Stole joined the Los Angeles AFL club after transferring from El Dorado Junior College. Littlejohn, a 195 pound fullback, signed with the Green Bay Packers of the NFL.
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J.B Littlejohn
Kansas State
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Los Angeles Club
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K State
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