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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1960
Page
4
Syracuse quarterback Dave Sarette, a local star, says the Orangemen will be deeper next season with seven quarterbacks and more depth after their 1959 national championship. He spoke to a sports gathering Friday night in Manchester New Hampshire.
Cincinnati star Robbie Robertson needs four points to break the all time college scoring record of 2,538 set by Frank Selvy. He scored 29 in a 64-43 win over The Citadel bringing his total to 2,555 as Cincinnati 15 1 prepares for Drake. College action lights up with top teams James Bradley West Virginia Ohio State Georgia Tech and Cal joins the slate.
AFL commissioner Joe Foss says the new league will not seek a knockdown clash with the NFL yet will defend its interests if needed. He notes no intent to tear down existing pro football but confirms the Dallas franchise push proceeds amid NFL moves, while Kefauver calls the Dallas dispute a private matter.
A tight group shares the lead at the $20,000 San Diego Open after 36 holes at Mission Valley Country Club. Mike Souchak and Bob Goalby pace a quartet tied at 135.9 with Mason Rudolph and Johnny Pott among the contenders.
Brazil’s Maria Bueno and Britain’s Christine Truman defeat Mrs Lorrain Robinson and Margaret Smith 6 1 5 7 6 2 to claim the Australian women’s doubles championship in Brisbane.
Ben Paret edged Charley Scott in a 10 round split decision extending their series to two wins for Paret. The Cuban could face Don Jordan in a Madison Square Garden 12 round eliminator, with NBA sanction pending a Jordan win.
The article profiles John Cooper Missouri forward who led the Big Six in scoring in 1932 with 11.0 points per game, carrying .447 of his team's conference offense. It compares him to later champions and notes Kansas stars as benchmarks, while detailing how such load distribution has varied over decades.
Kansas faces Oklahoma in the opener of the 1960 Big Eight indoor meet at Allen Fieldhouse. Hodgson, Mills, and Dotson are expected to challenge each other for fast miles and 4:15 targets while KU fields veteran sprinters and a broad-strong lineup, aiming to rebound from last year's title run.
Friday basketball scores from Philadelphia Boston St Louis Detroit New York Cincinnati Syracuse Minneapolis list 12 teams with points totals including 124 418 130 125 128 113 119 112 indicating a full card of results reported by the Associated Press
Oskaloosa and McLouth won Friday games to set up a Jefferson County League clash at McLouth. Oskaloosa leads, McLouth second. McLouth can tie for first, while Oskaloosa can secure a clear flag with a win. Cadue scored 38 as McLouth beat Meriden 92 49 and Patrick led Oskaloosa past Winchester 62 50.
Rival fans target Kansas see Harp under pressure after losing stretch. Tex Winter at Kansas State and Ralph Miller cited for friction with supporters. Miller seen as likely out, Harp defended by administration for poise and recruiting philosophy.
The Chicago White Sox finished the season with 94 victories, their highest total since 1920 when the club won 96. This marks a return to strong form for the franchise after a long stretch of lesser totals.
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