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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1956

Page

11

Huskers Upend Missouri In 83 77 Victory

Nebraska stunned Missouri 83 to 77 as Don Smith scored 22 points and key guard play kept the Huskers ahead after halftime. Norman King and Dallas Dobbs joined Smith in leading guard defense and scoring as Kansas State and Iowa State results headline a busy Big Seven week.

Town State Kansas Maurice King Dallas Dobbs Cyclones Gary Thompson Kansas State Thompson Oklahoma Sooners Iowa State Nebraska Missouri Huskers Don Smith Smith Smit Norm Stewart King Dobbs Chuck Vogt Drake Ames Colorado

College basketball scores and a swimming relay tie at Ames

Cage results list multiple college games with scores from Duquesne to Texas and more. Iowa State swimmers won the final 400 yard freestyle relay to tie Michigan 42–42 in a dual at Ames.

Ames Iowa Iowa State Michigan

White Sox Near Full Roster as Key Fuel Signed

The Chicago White Sox signed all but four regulars including Walt Dropo and Al Papat, with Nellie Fox awaiting talks in Chicago Wednesday. Other signings included Joe Demaestri and Bill Herringe of the Kansas City Athletics, Whitey Lockman and Monte Irvin changes, while Bud Smith, the light heavyweight boxing champion, is listed as a local note.

Chicago White Sox Walt Dropo al Papat Sox Jack Harshman Dick Donovan Sherri Loltar Nellie Fox Fox Chicago Dropo Papat Oklahoma City al Rosen Cleveland Whitey Lockman New York Giants Monte Irvin Chicago Cubs Joe Demaestri Bill Herringe Kansas City Athletics Rosen Indians Lockman St. Louis Cardinals Irvin Minneapolis Giants Millers Cubs Partment Demaestri Herriage Montgomery Ala Athletics

Illinois Dominates Big Ten Race After Purdue Win

Illinois, ranked sixth, moved to 2-0 in Big Ten play with a 49-76 victory at Purdue, following an earlier win at Indiana. George BonSalle scored 21 as Illinois built an 14-0 start and opened a lead aided by an eight minute 2-to-1 surge. Purdue’s Joe Sexpon led with 22. Wisconsin upset Michigan to shake standings. Ohio State and Iowa sit at 2-1 behind Illinois. Indiana beat Michigan State 1970.

Associated Pees Illinois Sis Wlini Associated Press Purdue Indiana Boilermakers Hlins George BonSalle Joe Sexpon Vanderbilt Mississippi State North Carolina Maryland Kinois Ohio State Iowa Wisconsin Michigan Badgers Michigan State

College basketball wrap misreads key results and players

A scrambled report highlights several early season Big Seven and Southwest Conference games. Maurice Kine scores 20 points as Missouri State defeats a foe 68-63 in a late surge, while Arkansas grabs the SWC lead by routing Texas A&M 98-66.

Georgia Tech Mississippi Tennessee Louisiana State North Carolina Maryland William and Mary Virginia Tech Virginia Washington and Lee Miami Fla Stetson Florida State Loyola New Orleans Iliois Purdue Wisconsin Michigan Indiana Michigan State Notre Dame Northwestern Kansas Iowa State Nebraska Missouri Bradley Detroit Washington St. Louis Chicago Creighton South Dakota Southwest Missouri State Kirksville Wentworth Kemper Arkansas Texas ALM Rice Utah Montana Colorado State Idaho State Ero Thace Defew State Maurice Kine Ile Souty Methodist Texas A&m

Giants Sign Harland Burrard and Hall Partners

New York football Giants announced the signing of Missouri end Harald Burrard, noted as a top pass catcher in college football last season. Also added Arkansas fullback Henry Moore and West Virginia tackle Robert Law to bolster the roster.

New York Missouri Harald Burrard Giants Arkansas Henry Moore West Virginia Robert Law Syeyy Huff

Rookies Headline Chicago Spring Ahead in Odds

New York reports 16 White Sox rookies, led by Venezuelan Aparicio, to compete in spring camp at Parapet Florida. Aparicio aims to replace Carrasquel in right field, while Larry Doby joins from Cleveland. Minnesota lists 15 sophomores on its 22 man basketball roster.

New York Luis Aparicio Chico Carrasquel Joe Dabtke Barire White Sox Chicuza Parapet Fla Aparicio Carrasqueci Utepound Sox Larry Doby Cleveland Carrasquel Minnesota Ken Yackel Gophers

Owners Eyes Turn to Better Football Ahead After Season Ends

NFL owners reconvened with Bert Bell receiving strong backing as they plan more TV games for Los Angeles and San Francisco. The Pro Bowl name debuted this year and TV coverage is set to expand including potential Saturday games and the traditional Detroit Green Bay Thanksgiving tilt. Rule changes tightened play with a runner ruled down on contact and five yard penalties for illegal moves at scrimmage. Los Angeles Rams proposed increased goal posts to 30 feet for better judging of field goals, potentially tested in exhibitions.

Sepen Toda Chicago Bert Bell NEL The Vale Los Angeles San Francises NFL Los Ansacity Aew Green Bay

Wake Forest Names Interim Football Coach Search Leader

Wake Forest officials assemble a search committee to fill the football head coaching vacancy left by Tom Rogers as interviews with former Ole Miss lineman Wade Wonk begin. The panel plans broad outreach and coordination with Wake Forest athletics.

Wake Forest Schooning Momlas Oklys Wade Wonk Poomey Enech al Missessippa Aliouch Tom Rogers

Walker Interviewed as first outside candidate on campus

Walker became the first outside candidate invited for an on campus interview. The event marked a notable step in the campus selection process with focus on external applicants.

Walker

Pettit Takes Lead In NBA Scoring With Week’s Play

Bob Pettit of the St Louis Hawks extended his scoring lead by netting 101 points over five games to raise his season total to 812. Clyde Lovellette slipped to second with 797 after four games and Paul Arizin moved within one point of Lovellette at 797 with a 137 point burst in eight games.

Clyde Bob Pettit New York St. Louie Paul Arizin Philadelphia Warriors Lovellette Arizin Pettit

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