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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1963
Page
8
Eddie Bond from Lecompton models the dark green uniform issued to Kansas Forestry Fish and Game Commission agents. The outfit includes a khaki shirt and dark tie with black boots and a tan hat, to be worn by all agents going forward.
The article notes Frank Fensom’s 11-pound Table Rock bass, harsh arctic air ending a mild winter, and a personal appearance trip to Hutchinson Kansas. It recalls meeting Tom Wiseman after 30 years, shaping the author’s early baseball ambitions, and the friendly Hutchinson community with its water sports and crow hunting appeal.
Roy Hamey announced Yogi Berra will serve as playing coach for the New York Yankees in the 1963 season. Berra, a Yankee since 1946, will join the World Champions in a dual role while leaving his comic book subscription behind.
Syracuse beat Colgate 65 57 and Georgia State defeated Florida State 76 56 Virginia State edged North Carolina AGT 64 52 Cincinnati surpassed Bradley 46 while South Dakota 74 Augustana S D 67 led Springfield State 1. Campus matches include Wichita East 57 Arkansas City 49 and Hutchinson 57 Shawnee Mission North 43 with numerous semis and consolation results.
Mickey Allen scored 24 points to lead West of Lawrence past Atchison Junior High 41 to 22. Frank Pattee pulled down 10 rebounds as West built a 27-20 lead after three quarters and outscored Atchison 14-2 in the final period. West, now 6-1, will play Ottawa next Tuesday.
The Boston Celtics overwhelmed the Chicago Zephyrs 110 93 before 7 752 at the Civic Center as Baltimore mulls a potential NBA franchise. The Knicks rallied to beat the Warriors 113 100 in San Francisco, the lone other game on Thursday night.
USC acknowledged the many honors awarded to coach John McKay and the 1962 Trojan varsity national champions. Athletics director Jess Hill said the university gratefully accepts all awards from organizations and press associations reflecting the season’s success.
Kansas City Athletics announced the signing of pitcher Norm Bass for 1963. After a promising 1961 rookie season with an 11 11 record bouncing from Class C to the American League, Bass struggled last year and finished 5 4 in the Class AAA Pacific Coast League.
Cincinnati held Bradley without a field goal in the final 14 minutes to win 52-46 at Peoria. Tom Thacker and George Wilson led with key scores as Ron Bonham added 18, while Bradley’s 2-2 conference mark left St. Louis within reach of the Bearcats who seek a sixth straight Valley title.
The Chicago White Sox will begin spring training in Sarasota Florida with the battery crew reporting February 20 and the full 52-man squad arriving four days later.
Boston 110 beat Chicago by 11 as New York 113 defeated San Francisco 100. Cincinnati visits Boston and Los Angeles hosts Chicago in today’s games. Saturday features New York at Cincinnati Boston at Syracuse and San Francisco at St Louis.
Lawrence High School wins opening round 57 50 over Colby after a second half rally to reach the semifinals of the Tournament of Champions at Dodge City. The Lions improve to 7 3 on the season and face Sabetha in the nightcap at 9 p.m.
Sabetha earned the right to meet Lawrence by defeating Class AA host Dodge City 53-48. Lawrence also beat Colby 53-52 as Ralph Light led with 19 points and 18 rebounds for Sabetha's foe in semifinal play.
The Kansas Board of Regents approved salary increases for four University of Kansas football assistants. Effective Dec 1, George Bernhardt and Bill Jennings each received $300 raises, raising their salaries to $10,700 and $10,500 respectively. Bernard Taylor and Don Fambrough were given $450 increases, lifting their pay from $8,600 to $9,050.
Linwood and Piper High reach the Tri County League final with Piper beating Easton 49 to 29 and Linwood defeating Basehor 52 to 46 in Thursday’s semifinals. Piper’s Fred Lindsey 25 points Jess Shockley 10 Gary Jordon 8 led the winners while Polly Sloan 8 paced the losers. Linwood’s Jim Garry 18 Gary Johnson 16 Johnny Green 11 and Skip Walden 11 Dean Oroke 10 top Linwood and Basehor respectively.
Lawrence High School Lions face Sabetha in the Dodge City tournament semifinal after LHS beat Colby 57 to 50 and Sabetha defeated Dodge City 53 to 48. The semifinal game will be aired on WREN radio in Topeka at 9 o'clock tonight.
A vintage Texaco service ad promotes tune up brake and muffler work plus wheel balancing and alignment. It offers generator and starter service and road service with pickup and delivery options.
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