Jayhawk Title Haskell Eyes Share as Sumner Challenge Looms
Haskell Indian Institute faces Sumner in a tough non conference game tonight at Haskell Gym before a possible path to a share of the 1956 Jayhawk League crown. The Tribe sits at 17 2 and 6 0 in league play while Sumner stands 8 1 in Class AA action. Andrew Henderson leads the Indians while Washburn Rural looms Friday in another key league test.
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Highly Prized Red Sox Youth Movement Aims to Pay Off
The Red Sox have invested heavily in young players, with several bonus kids from Louisville and other clubs poised to break in. Notables include Marty Keough, Jerry Casale, Don Buddin, Joe Tanner, Haywood Sullivan, Dick Gernert, Billy Consolo, Gere Zimmerman, Frank Paurani, and Jim Pagharon. Ike Prank Malzone stands out as the top internal hope after a strong Louisville season. Keough is 20, Casale 22, Buddin 21, with strong minor league stats and defensive promise across multiple positions.
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Jayhawk League Standings Preview and Week's Schedule
Haskell leads the Jayhawk League with Osage City and Seaman close in the standings. Upcoming games include Sumner at Haskell and Wa mego at Marysville, with Mo derate contenders like Washburn Rural and Holton in action. Last week Haskell crushed Osage City 82 44 while Hayden swept Holton and Seaman. Willie Seyler tops scoring pace at 20.6 per game, Bill Bell trails at 16.4.
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Kansas-born Jockey Johnny Adams Wins Santa Anita Award
Jockey Johnny Adams born in Iola Kansas and now living in Arcadia California receives a turf writers award at Santa Anita winter meeting. Adams has more than 3,000 career wins and rode his 3,000th win on May 21, 1955 marking a notable milestone among American riders.
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Van Brocklin Tops Pro Football Punting Title
Norm Van Brocklin of the Los Angeles Rams dethroned as passing champion and won the punting title in the NFL last season. League statistics show Brocklin booted 60 punts for a 44.6 yard average with a long of 61 yards. Green Bay’s Deschaine was runner-up at 43.2.
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Poirier Edges Opponent In Local Card Bout
Yorks Gene Poirier wins a closely fought decision at Falls, outpointing Brooklyn’s Jilio Mederos in a 151 pound class match. Claude Chapman of Massachusetts also tops Al Pellegrini of Orleans in a 150 pound bout.
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Americans Lead In Figure Skating and Slalom Duel
Tenley Albright and Carol Heiss surged to the front in figure skating after four compulsory figures with Albright extending her lead over Heiss at Cortina d Ampezzo. In slalom, Brooky Dodge of Gorham New Hampshire placed third behind Toni Sailer and Adrien Duvillard as Sailer led the men’s event.
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Bradley Sophomore Barney Cable Loses Eligibility
Bradley University suspends Barney Cable a 6 7 sophomore from Rochester Pennsylvania for scholastic ineligibility. Cable averaged 16 5 points and was listed among NCAA top rebounders at 11 8 per game. The announcement follows Monday’s decision affecting the Bruins roster.
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Jayes Race for Big Seven Lead In Wildcat Win
Kansas State clinched a first place by edging Oklahoma 716 at Llamattian to stay atop the Big Seven race while Colorado Kansas and Iowa State pressed for position. Oklahoma’s 6 start non conference record stood at 3 and the Wildcats led by Joe King with 23 points built a 47 38 second half run.
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Mather Successor Quits To Take West Point Job
Massillon Ohio Washington High School football coach Tom Harp resigned Monday to accept the offensive backfield coach position at the U S Military Academy West Point. Harp guided two Washington teams to 17 wins, two losses and one tie during his two seasons. He succeeds Chuck Author, who left Massillon in 1954 for Kansas University after six straight high school championships.
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