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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1953
Page
7
Pittsburg State trailed 35 36 at halftime then heated up in the third quarter to defeat Maryville Bearcats 61 ?? Lynn Farrell scored 19 for Pittsburg while Dick Buckridge led Maryville with 18 points.
Seton Hall, remaining the nation’s only unbeaten major college team, was voted No 1 by 44 of 85 voters, gathering 679 points. Indiana, Washington, La Salle, Kansas, and Fordham trailed in the top ten with notable movement and first place votes.
William Spivey former Kentucky star faces a hung jury after more than ten hours of deliberation in General Sessions Court. The eight men and four women could not reach a verdict on his involvement in the college basketball scandal, with nine to three in favor of acquittal earlier.
Haskell Institute Indians hold a 6-0 Jayhawk League record and 3-1 overall as they face Osage City at Haskell Gym at 8 tonight. Coach Tony Coffin’s Braves look to defend leadership. Osage City arrives with a 4-4 season and loop marks after an earlier loss to Haskell. Probable starters listed for both sides.
Haskell freshmen posted a victory as Park’s yearling squad faced a tough challenge. Samuel Yarbrough led scoring with 16 points, while Thomas Johnson stood out in the B team win 25 22. The Scotties secured the B team triumph 25 22.
Danny Nardico, the Tampa light heavyweight who knocked out Jake La Motta, is rated Fighter of the Month for January by Ring Magazine editor Fleischer. The January ratings also show Eddie Chavez rising to fourth in the lightweight rankings and Gil Turner moving into first among Gavilan’s contenders.
LSU coach Rabenhorst, in his 25th season at LSU, moved within seven victories of 300 with a 55-51 win over Tulsa. LSU held Tulsa to 24 percent shooting while hitting 30 percent. Other scores included Minnesota 77 72 over Purdue and Northwestern 82 73 over Ohio State. Tonight Virginia-Military Institute visits North Carolina as St Marys meets Santa Clara.
Independence faces Parsons in a key Friday clash as top teams battle for early season supremacy. Shawnee Mission, Leavenworth, Haskell and Highland Park figure prominently, with several Friday and Saturday games across Kansas and nearby towns shaping the week’s race for first.
Wichita topped Southwestern 75 to 42 after a 44 36 halftime lead. Jim Poovey led Southwestern with 24 points while Cleo Littenton scored 22 for Wichita in a Monday night game noted in bowling notes.
New York Giants manager Leo Durocher aims to shift shortstop Alvin Dark to second base to clear room for top rookie Spencer. Spencer, a right handed slugger, is moving from Minneapolis to secure a regular job after strong farm-year progress and hitting power. Durocher praised Spencer’s defense and power and noted Dark could handle second with minimal trouble. If Willie Mays is released, Bobby Thorson would shift to third.
Minnesota topped Purdue 77 72 Northwestern 82 over Ohio State 73 Xavier Ohio beat Eastern Kentucky 93 Wichita 93 Southwestern Kansas 75 McPherson Kansas 64 Bethany Kansas 43 Pittsburgh Kansas 71 Maryville Missouri 61 Georgia Tech 5 Vanderbilt 79 LSU 55 Tulsa 51 Western Kentucky 117 Tampa 58.
The University of Chicago basketball team reportedly extended a 42 game losing run, with coach Nels Norgren contacted for comment. Journal notes highlight the school's early emphasis era and famed players like Norgren and Crisler, contrasting past glory with current struggles.
Eddie LeBaron, 23, ex lieutenant turned Washington Redskins quarterback, was named the most courageous athlete of 1952 at the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association dinner. He credited his comeback after injuries in Korea and a Marine career for fueling his return to the NFL, where he emerged as a top passer. Bobby Shantz and Don Moomaw also honored as Outstanding Athlete and Lineman of the Year.
Enid Chamber of Commerce refused support for the K OM league club leaving Fred Davis involved. Shawnee radio announcer persuaded a Pittsburg franchise to move to Enid and said he would operate it. Davis pursued Bartlesville and Arkansas City as possible hosts. Davis has signed a manager and players. Season set to start in April with Ponca City Blackwell Miami Iola Independence. Some say the league may fold without another club soon.
Brooklyn fighter Joey Giambra of Buffalo outpointed Danny Wember of Chicago in a 10 round bout. Waldo Fusaro of Italy outpointed Nate Huskey of Detroit. Tony Brown of New York defeated Wyatt of Trenton. Ralph Dupas of New Orleans outpointed Saint Marie of Philadelphia.
Lloyd Mangrum led the Phoenix Open field with an eight under par 63 in the third round, then closed with a 70 to total 272 and win by six strokes. Bo Wininger trailed by four at the start of the final round but faded with a 72 as Johnny Bulla and Ted Kroll tied for second at 278, each earning 1,080. Mangrum collected 2,000 for the victory, bringing his month’s earnings to about 9,000.
NEW YORK College basketball teams may tour Europe as head Yale coach Howard Hobson advocates. Hobson, former U S Olympic Basketball Committee chair, says European competition has risen and could welcome United States teams, noting Olympic visits every four years and a Russia tournament this year.
Topeka residents Northcott and Norman Mulligan were found safe after a night on La Plata Peak 14 340 feet high. They had been missing since Sunday after reaching the summit and delaying descent until daylight. Mountain climbers had been searching the area as they recovered with only minor frostbite.
McPherson College beat Bethany 64-63 to lead Kansas Conference play as Frank Harnagamne scored 12 points and Norman Kliewer added 10 for Bethany. McPherson built early leads to 43-20 and maintained the advantage, improving to 4-1 in league play while Bethany drops to 2-2.
An automobile plant worker Charles E Haynes 30 and his wife Viola 24 were charged with selling their 3 year old daughter Frances for 250 dollars to cover a poker debt. Joseph Kinnick head of the juvenile department said he will seek ward status for the child and that the couple should forfeit parental rights. Police said Haynes gambled heavily with his earnings and the Lakewood couple who received the child are not charged. A hearing is scheduled for Friday.
George Edwin Colander a senior in electrical engineering at the University of Kansas has been chosen from the three ROTC units to receive the 1953 Medal of the Armed Forces Communications Association for superior achievement in military communications. The medal will be awarded during the Armed Forces Day parade and review in May. Wood swelling behavior is described: swelling across the grain is significant but along the grain is minimal, keeping wooden measuring rods reliable.
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