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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1956

Page

6

Lions Clinch NEAL Title With 56 17 Win Over Leavenworth

Lawrence High School Lions clinched the North East Kansas League title with a 56 17 victory over Leavenworth, earning a 7 1 league record and securing the top seed. Coach Jerry Waugh's team finished 10 7 overall, entering regional tournament prep with a bye in the first round. Abernathy blocked Lang’s shots and Lang missed seven attempts. Lang led Leavenworth with six five bob Lang, while Fred Lambkins scored 25 for Leavenworth. Francis Ladsierk led Lawrence with 15 points and Deon Dennis added 10. Lawrence reserves posted a 9 season mark.

Lawrence High School Lions Leavenworth Lions Jerry Waugh Lawrence Topeka Fred Lambkins Francis Ladsierk Deon Dennis

Tribe Rolls Past DeSoto in Finals on Losers Court

Tribe FTol an institute basketball team led 17-6 after one quarter and pulled away for a 34 point victory over DeSoto to clinch the Class A district tournament title at DeSoto. Players mentioned include Willie Spyter and Westy Phere among others in a dominant final.

Tribe DeSoto Hashkell Ftolan Inastitute Brsto

Lawrence Lions Triumph In Narrow Semi Final Victory

Lawrence Lions defeated Leavenworth Pioneers to advance in the Friday night semi finals. Doyle Schick led Lawrence with 13 points while Gordon Abernathy and Junior Smith contributed 14 and 13, respectively, as Lawrence converted 37.7 percent from the field to edge Leavenworth despite Leavenworth’s 26.3 percent shooting.

Atchison-Highland Park Leavenworth Lawrence Doyle Schick Dave Edgell Carlton Hamm Junior Smith Gordon Abernathy Don Wrench Pioneers David Watkins Abernathy Hamm Lions Watkins Freeman Morris Lawrence Schick Smith Lions Fire Schick Edgell

Tide clinches SEC title ending Kentucky reign

Alabama captured its first SEC championship in 22 years by defeating Auburn 93-82, ending Kentucky’s long league dominance. Dartmouth and UCLA closed in on titles as UC Berkeley edged California to stay tied for the PCC crown, while San Francisco extended its win streak to 49 with a 68-10 rout of Pepperdine. West Virginia surged in the Southern Conference with 42 from Hot Rod Hundley as Raleigh ACC semifinals left NC State and Wake Forest advancing. Kansas kept Big Seven title hopes alive with a 54-44 win over Colorado.

Alabama Dartmouth UCLA San Framasen Caissons Crimson Tide Auburn Kentucky NCAA SEC Wildcats Harvard Columbia UCUSA Willie the Whale West Virginia Hot Rod Hundley Furman Richmond Washington and Lee Raleigh North Carolina State Wake Forest State Associated Press Duke North Carolina Kansas Colorado Cornell Penn Villanova St. Bonaventure

Indians Dominate In Desoto Victory Over Opponents

Desoto built leads early and never looked back as they outscored the opposition across the first three quarters. By halftime the Indians led 37 to 13, extending to 45 to 18 after three, before reserves closed the night with a 17 to 14 fourth quarter to trim the final margin.

Ing Haners Warner Althony Coffin Desoto Prarker Tribe

Veteran Demaret Bayer Set Pace In Baton Rouge Open

Power hitting George Bayer and veteran Jimmy Demaret led the field at the Baton Rouge Open as soggy greens challenged players. Bayer stood 137 after 36 holes with a 70 following a 67 start, while Demaret matched a 68 after a 69 first round, aided by a hot start and rain affected back nine.

Baton Rouge George Bayer Jimmy Demaret

National Cage Reports and High School Scores Featured

AP summary of Atlantic Coast Conference semifinals results including Duke and North Carolina, plus multiple regional college and high school basketball scores across states with numerous named teams and venues. Notable entries include Kansas, California, Washington State, and Wichita area high school results with varied bylines and margins.

High School Basketball Consolation Thriller Reported

In a tight consolation bout J Payne led the team with scoring as DeSoto clashed with Gatebaospped. Washburn Priest defeated Searsan 3 to 47 for third place while past plays and intercepts shaped the late game.

Peirt Tracy Tetab Jesety Mars Theo Nak Hades DeSoto J Payne Washburn Priest Searsan

K State Poised for top league spot after Mizzou win

Kansas State sealed a share of the Big Six title by beating Missouri, with Iowa State in contention and Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Colorado also seeking strong finishes. The conference wrap heads into week closing action, as State, Iowa State, and Oklahoma hold key positions.

K-State Mizzou

Cietus Boyer May Work At Second Base for A's

West Palm Beach Fla P Manaser Law Boudreau of the Kan ats City ACs discusses Cletus Hover and the A's status. He notes Hee Loz pez and Vic Power as veteran options at first base and infield depth. DeMaestri is young and may shift positions while prospects fill second base duties.

West Palm Joe DeMaestri Bower

Missouri Valley Adult Education picks new VP

Albert M. Fulton of the University of Missouri was elected vice president of the Missouri Valley Adult Education Association yesterday.

Kansas City Albert M. Fulton University of Missouri Missouri Valley Adult Education Assn

Fragmentary OCR Note Delays in 8 Year Coach Ranked Tale

A garbled OCR fragment references a coaching figure and a team event with eight year timing. Details are unclear but suggest a sports or local sports note with names partially legible. Further text would clarify the exact teams, dates, and outcomes.

Costa Gets Nod Over Vasquez In Ringside Vote

A ringside panel split over the outcome as Costa edges Vasquez 3-2 with Costa favored by Al Bert Jodie Tackfiorden while Joe Vac carelli votes Vasquez. Referees praise Costa's balance as Vasquez shows a late surge in the late rounds.

Arinkin Comdusid Ertt Vasquez Costa al Bert Jodie Tackfiorden Joe Vaccarelli Waw

Wright Leads Jacksonville Open Second Round

In Jacksonville Florida Mickel Wright of San Diego California shot par 72 to match the course and take a one stroke lead into the second round of the $5000 Jacksonville Women’s Open at Tayl Park Course.

Jacksonville Fla Mickel Wrught San Diego Calif Miss Wright Eward Tydle Park

AAU Seeks Court Order To Lift Suspension

The Amateur Athletic Union asks New York State Supreme Court to set aside a temporary injunction and resume activities. Justice James M. Nally hears the case as the organization argues Santee is not under suspension and events like the Madison Square Garden meet should proceed. The suit, led by attorney Jay Ehret Moheney, targets the suspension and seeks relief from authorities overseeing amateur sports.

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Fort Wayne Beats New York In Pro Basketball Scores

Fort Wayne 1040 New York 47 and Boston V9, Minneapolis 113. Strong scoring action marks a busy hoops card with Fort Wayne breaking away early and Minneapolis edging another close contest.

Fort Wayne New York Boston Minneapolis

Maxwell Leads By Three In Mexican Tournament

Odessa, Tex, reports early action in the S500 Mexican Open tourney where Maxwell holds a three point edge midway through the first round. The field includes undercard entrants and regional players as organizers sight potential breakout performances.

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