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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1956

Page

11

Pony Five Nails Seventh Win In Narrow Hoops Victory

Lawrence Junior High Mustangs coached by Wilbur Dover beat Leavenworth 42 to 25 to extend their unbeaten run to seven. Lawrence led 10-7 after a quarter, grew to 23-14 at half, and 35-17 after three quarters. Center Jeri Craig scored steadily with eight field goals and seven of 12 free throws. Blackman led Leavenworth with nine points as both teams struggled from the floor.

Wilbur Dover Lawrence Junior High Mustangs Walla Leavenworth Lawrence Jeri Craig Blackman

Lawrence Mustangs Rout Leavenworth to Open Tourney

Lawrence Mustangs dominate Leavenworth in a tournament opener at Atchison. They held Leavenworth to a weak 5 of 29 shooting and built a commanding lead, with previous season wins over Leavenworth and Highland Park supporting their favored status ahead of semi finals and finals later in the week.

Lawrence Leavenworth Jet Fs Rudrieh Mustangs Atchison Horton Maur Hill Highland Park Elfingham

Dragons Tie Fritzel 66 In City Adult Cage Loop

The Dragons beat Bridge Standard Service 35 20 in a Thursday city league game at the Community Building to create a first place co lead with Fritzel 66 at 4 1. J Williams tops scorers with 75 points and Bob Preston leads Frizzel 66 with 60. Standings show Fritzel 66 4 1 .800 Dragons 4 1 .800 Wolverines 3 2 .600 Haskell 2 3 .400 Park Hill Standard 1 4 .200.

Dragons Bridge Standard Service Fritzel J. Williams The Bob Preston Frizzel Wol Pet Wolverines

Tombstone Theft Solved Ties to Fraternity Ball in Denver

Police learned four Denver University students stole two tombstones from a local firm for use as decorations at the Kappa Sigma Morticians Ball. The suspects were lectured and released after confessing the prank.

Denver Denver University Kappa Sigma Fraternity

Cordley Cagers Clash Amid Parade and Winter Carnival

A chaotic scene interleaves a young Cordley basketball game with accidents and a parade during the Winter Carnival. The article mentions Cordley squads, patrons, and various local figures, highlighting ongoing disruptions and sports activity surrounding the event.

Cordley

Jesse Hill to quit coaching for director’s job in 1956

The article notes Jesse Hill will leave his role as head coach to take a university director’s position in 1956. It mentions ongoing scrutiny of his football coaching and outlines plans to form a committee to select a successor in time for the 1937 season. Vic USC star and alumnus, with prior roles, is referenced in context.

Voces Econ Seerthionn Stad Gil Pete Hove Taupe Cael Tiny Pamins Vic USC Josto Stanford CCI. A Naire Daimeh Sso Gesashington Minnesota

Dr Burzle Named To Fulbright German Panel

For the fourth year in a row Dr J A Burzle of Kansas University has been appointed to the national selection committee for the Fulbright program for Germany. He will help select American scholars to study in German institutions during 1956 37.

J. A. Burzle Germany Kansas University Burzle

Former Notre Dame A D Jesse Harper Improves in Hospital

Jesse Harper, 72, former Notre Dame athletic director and football coach, was reported “coming along fine” in a hospital where he has been a patient for several days. The retired rancher from Sika, Kay, fell ill en route home from the American Livestock convention in New Orleans. His son Mel Harper said the condition began as a stroke but doctors later diagnosed a blood clot.

Ada Okla Jesse Harper Notre Dame Harper Sika Kay New Orleans Mel Harper

Lava Flow Fatal in Chile Near Temuco

Molten lava from Llaima volcano's two craters pushed a car into a river. Driver Israel Valenzuela, 19, was trapped inside and drowned. Eruption began Wednesday night damaging farms and forest lands about AQ miles from Temuco in Cautin province.

Santiago Llaima Israel Valenzuela Valetnoa Temuco Cautin

Negro Leader Decries FBI Inaction on Mississippi Murders

Dr. T. R. M. Howard letters FBI Chief J. Edgar Hoover accusing the bureau of failing to solve killings of Black citizens in Mississippi. He cites George Lee, Lemar Smith, and Emmett Till cases and claims both state and federal authorities have declined action.

Los Angeles Mississippi T. R. M. Howard FBI J. Edgar Hoover Hoover Howard Baltimore United States George Lee Lemar Smith Emmett Smith Brookhaven Miss. Lee National Assn Belgoni Miss ACP Biucers Lee

Local Basketball Scores Mixed Across Matches

Readable lines show Minneapolis routing a Fort Wayne team by a wide margin while other score notes include Seabee and Elephants references. details are fragmented but indicate varied outcomes in a basketball results page.

Backer Efforts Signal Presidency Bid in Early Primaries

The article details backers seeking President Eisenhower's consent to appear on state primary ballots. It notes Eisenhower's desire to postpone a formal decision, urging others to enter the scene while allowing his name to stay on ballots where required by law. Officials in New Hampshire Wisconsin and other states weigh consent for entry.

Washington Pieahower Eisenhower Cansensas Wat New Hampshire Eisenheager Dus Walt Sen. Croll Veter R-Ariz Ser Brieker Olove Tn Sauithy Dierkot Raspadilharts Frances No Cuscrave Easiilte Wisconsi Cov Widler J Rohter Wisconsin

Formosa Strait Quiet After Yesterday Bombardment

Formosa AML reported quiet across the Formosa Strait today following yesterday's bombardment by Chinese Reds.

Formosa Strait Taipe Formosa Aml

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