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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1952
Page
10
Lawrence College cagers secure a 55-52 victory to stay alive in the NEAL title chase, rallying for the upset over Ottawa. The Lions overcome a tight early deficit to clinch the win.
Lawrence Lions stay in Northeast Kansas League title chase by defeating Ottawa Cyclones 55 52 at Ottawa. Four players reach double digits led by Bob Richards 16 and Len Martin 21 for Ottawa. Lawrence builds on second place with three wins one loss while Shawnee Mission handed them the league loss.
All-American Clyde Lovellette leads the nation in scoring early in the season with LSU’s Bob Pettit close, a tight margin of .607 of a point. The piece notes Lovellette’s rising totals after 13 games and Pettit’s 30-point game against Georgia, highlighting the race for the NCAA scoring title. Also referenced are Kansas football prospect Bill Nieder earning a national prep All-America honor, and Kansas basketball’s strong yet imperfect play under Phog Allen with noted lapses in killer instinct and late-game margins. The Sporting News features KU’s 13-0 start and Phog Allen in its Jan 23 issue.
Department of Defense reports Kansas casualties from Korea including Pfc. Harland Jenkins from Topeka and Pfc. Wallace Patton from Hutchinson as KIA, Pfc. Leroy Ehrlich of Dodge City and Major Eugene Van Gundy of Osborne wounded. The item also covers Bob Kenney’s free throw shooting for Kansas, news on Lawrence High School’s reserve, and draft status of Bud Laughlin and Bob Standebery.
Lawrence dispatch notes Kansas hopes for a steady leader as the Hawks prepare to face Kansas State at Manhattan. It cites Charlie Hoag and others as capable scorers, but warns the team may need a standout to lift teammates if the game tightens. The piece stresses consistency and all around ability to hit baskets when needed.
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