Kansans Fall From AP Top Spot After Early Loss
North Carolina rises to No 1 in the AP basketball poll after Kansas suffers its first defeat, 39-37 to Town State, ending a 12 game win streak. Tar Heels coach Frank McGuire voices pride yet concern about the added pressure on his undefeated squad as ACC leaders prep to resume play February 5.
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Tar Heels Seize No 7 in UPI Ratings Over Kansas Drop
North Carolina undefeated leads the United Press weekly college basketball ratings, replacing Kansas after a Kansas loss to Iowa State. North Carolina received 79 of 120 first place votes and 1,109 points. Kansas had 928. State rises to third after beating Kansas, with Louisville Kentucky and Southern Methodist following in the top 10.
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A's tout World Series ticket plan in 1956 pamphlet
Kansas City Athletics promote 1957 tickets with a straight faced pamphlet promising buyers of four season tickets an opportunity to buy four tickets for each World Series game at Municipal Stadium. The cellar club of the American League seeks to boost sales by tying season purchases to World Series access.
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Cage Results and Scores Across Early College Matches
Scattered result notes show Florida State defeating Georgia 86 to 64 while Delta State beat Arkansas Tech 77 to 64 Qubo State took 67 to Wisconsin 3h Tulsa edged Pendley 72 to 56 Minnesota 9% defeated Marcinello 78 to eee University 106 Gonzaga lost to Junior College Independence 78 Winfield won $1 Anhn's and7 noted in brief.
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Washington taps Texas A&M coach to lead Huskies grid
Texas A M assistant Jim Owens is named head football coach at the University of Washington succeeding Darrell Royal. Owens will assume duties after a week and follows John Cherberg, who left for a political post. Royal had left Washington after one season to coach at Texas. Briggs, the athletic director, announced the appointment last night with salary details undisclosed.
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Pettit Extends Scoring Lead With 1,417 Season Total
New York reports defending champion Bob Pettit of the St. Louis Hawks widened his NBA scoring lead to 59 points over Philadelphia’s Paul Arizin. Pettit scored 139 points last week to reach 1,417 for the season, while Arizin sits at 1,058 in three games. Schayes and Macauley joined the 10,000-point club, as Lovellette dropped to sixth after 39 games with 860 points.
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Club Fighter Snares Verdict Over Suedee
New York based light heavyweight Angelo DeFendis from Brooklyn won a unanimous decision after 10 rounds against Jerry Luedee of New Haven at St. Nicholas Arena in a war like battle. Referee Pete Scalzo and Judge Joe Agnello favored DeFendis while the AP shared the view.
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Roberts Takes Pay Cut but Aims for 20 Games This Year
Robin Roberts, ace pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, signed his 1957 contract with a $5,000 salary slash but will still earn about $45,000. After posting a 19-18 record last season, Roberts said the cut reflects his lone disappointing year and he plans a stronger regular season with Philadelphia. Roy Hamey noted the reduction came despite Roberts not winning 26 games, and Roberts accepted responsibility for his performance.
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Atkinson Wins 1957 George Woolf Jockey Award
Arcadia California Ted Atkinson II named 1957 George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award winner by Southern California writers for career achievements and contributions to racing He will receive the honor at public ceremonies February 12 at Santa Anita Park The award honors George Woolf who died in a 1946 racing accident.
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Broyles Opens Missouri Gridiron Era At Initial Meeting
In Columbia Missouri Frank Broyles new head football coach met about 100 candidates for the varsity and freshman teams. He urged players to prove their desire to play and noted changes in approach while spring practice begins mid March. Don Faurot introduced Broyles and praised his hire as the team pursues a strong overall performance.
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Ottawa Man Appointed Beverage Distributor in Lawrence
Victor E. Harrod a 25 year old Ottawa native has been named Pepsi Cola distributor in Lawrence and manager of the Jayhawk Beverage Co He and his wife Norma M Ralph of Ottawa reside at 1934 Emerald Dr Harrod a Ottawa University graduate 1953 entered naval service serving as gunnery officer on the destroyer U S S George K Mackenzie in the Pacific Fleet He was discharged about four months ago Mrs Harrod also an Ottawa University graduate has signed a contract to teach third and fourth grade at New York School
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Lions, Ottawa Set To Chase NEAL Lead In Tussle
Lawrence and Ottawa, last year's co champions, won easily last week and push the Northeast Kansas League race toward a two team battle. Lawrence visits Atchison while Ottawa eyes a potential first place tie with a win. Atchison journeys to Topeka for a non league test as Leavenworth prepares for Ottawa.
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Ottawa Cyclones Upset Hedland Park In Tight Win
The Ottawa Cyclones defeated Hedland Park 47 36 last week to seize first place as they improved their season record to 7 A. The surprise victory came after Hedland Park trailed at halftime and Ottawa earned a key win on the road.
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Northeast Kansas Scene League Standings and Results
Standings show Leavenworth, Ottawa, Highland Park and Topeka atop the scene with recent results including Atchison beating Hiawatha in four overtimes 32-30, Lawrence downing Leavenworth 55-44, and a 71-65 loss to Topeka. Upcoming games feature Lawrence at Leavenworth and Topeka at Highland Park.
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Don’t Count Detroit Out Says Tighe Tigers in Race
Manager Tighe of the Detroit Tigers expresses optimism for the 1957 season, citing improved defense and depth. He highlights added reserves Eddie Robinson and Gil Coan, Ron Samford, three top pitchers Lary, Haeff, Fostack, and notes gains in infield defense with Kuenn at short and Boone moving to first.
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FIGHTS LAST NIGHT By the Associated Press
New York Angelo Defendis 169 pounds outpointed Jerry Luedee 171% in New Haven. New Orleans Joe Dorsey 167 stopped Sugar King 160 in 3 rounds. Holyoke Billy Lunch 148% outpointed Jake Jasota 145 in 10 rounds.
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Sugar) King
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