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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1956
Page
8
The Atchison Redmen stunned league leader Ottawa Cy clones 75 68 to shake up the NEKL standings. Ottawa Lawrence and Leavenworth now share the top spot with 21 wins each, as the race goes to a Friday showdown featuring Lawrence hosting Leavenworth.
Atchison defeated Ottawa behind a 30-point game from center Ronnie Clarkson. The Redmen surged to a 21-15 lead, stretched it, then held on as Ottawa closed the gap but could not recover. Fred Harder led Ottawa with 25 in a high scoring contest.
Leavenworth built a 28 26 halftime lead and pulled away to defeat Highland Park 44 32 in a league clash. Bob Lang led Leavenworth with 16 points while Bob Hamilton scored 15 for Highland Park as Seot ties included seven straight late points.
Bob Pettit of St Louis holds a 942 point total after 40 games to lead the league scoring race. Clyde Lovellette of Minneapolis trails with 928 in 42 games after trading the top spot 17 times this season. Paul Arizin lifts his average to 22.6 while Neil Johnston and Lovellette also exceed 20 points per game.
Lew Johnson rises as Kansas center, mentored by Phog Allen and staff, mastering the hook shot and free throws. Johnson credits coaching for his improved footwork, tipping, and scoring as he leads KU in rebounding and interior play while competing against Kansas State and Colorado centers.
In Cortina dAmpezzo quotes from coaches and officials highlight U S strength in skiing and bobsled. Austrian coach Pepe Salvenmoser cites US dominance, while Radio Free Europe figures discuss West life and Olympic prep. The United States team outfits cost about 1200 dollars per member as Eddie Eagan notes intense training limits social time.
The scoreboard shows several college men’s basketball results with varying margins. Mississippi Southern defeated East Tennessee 66 54, Iowa beat Purdue 67 63, Ohio State topped Northwestern 91 42, Kansas State? No. Missouri State and others posted wins including Iowa State 70 68 over Kirksville Teachers, Southwestern 86 65 over Sterling, Central Missouri State 54 53 Southeast Missouri State, Houston 71 62 over Tulsa.
Haskell Indian Institute prepares for a second round push as Wille Sevier returns to form in a 68-61 win over Seaman in Topeka. The Tribe holds a 5-0 conference mark while Osage City sits last after a prior 83-35 defeat.
Seiver led Seaman with 31 points as Washburn Rural edged Holton 62 60 in a key league clash. Osage City beat Halton 63 41, while Wamego beat Washburn Rural in a conference tilt. Standings show mixed results with Sewers 8 points per game leader and Larry Kessinger close in scoring as teams prepare for upcoming games including Seaman at non conference clash with Warneyn and Holton at Picton.
R Emil Fisher 65 president of the Sediwieck County Bankers Association died of a heart attack last night while attending a banquet in Wichita. The incident occurred at the Plain hotel where Fisher collapsed and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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