Chamberlain Tops All America Cage Voting
Wilt Chamberlain of Kansas was named the top All-America in the AP poll by 16 writers and broadcasters. Oscar Robertson of Cincinnati Elgin Baylor of Seattle and Guy Rodgers of Temple join him on the first team with Don Hennon of Pittsburgh, Boozer and others on the second team. Chamberlain led with 1,502 points to Robertson's 1,330 as Harp praised Wilt's year and potential.
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All America Basketball Selections Include Chamberlain Growth
Wilt Chamberlain appears poised as the greatest player as he improves through his senior season. The Associated Press named first, second and third teams with noted players from Indiana, Mississippi State, West Virginia and Notre Dame. Certificates will be issued to players on the top three teams.
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Roberts Eyes Revival With New Pitches For 20 Wins
Whitlow Wyatt, ex Dodgers star turned coach, says Roberts can return to 20 game winner status if he adds a new pitch such as a slider screwball or knuckler. Despite a rough record, Wyatt notes Roberts finished strong last season and remains a fine pitcher at peak age.
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NE KL basketball picks place Hadl and Galloway on 1958 first team
Lawrence, the NEKL champion for three years, lands two star Lions on the Topeka Capital all NEKL team chosen by league coaches. Four unanimous first-team selections. Ottawa’s Bud Gollier the sole non unanimous. Scoring leaders Flachsbarth Leitch Gollier top three in league. Galloway and Hadl pace Lions to league title. Galloway a junior with 13.3 ppg. Hadl a senior at 11.3 ppg. Second team includes 6-5 Lawrence junior Leo.
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Oklahoma Swimmers Favored to Sweep Big Eight Meet
Oklahoma is heavily favored to sweep the Big Eight swimming title in Ames this week, with Souders at the center and an 8.5 point scoring margin. Four challengers named include Bob Newton Highland Park Gordon Wilson Ottawa Leonard Fisher Highland Park and Clarence Smith Atchison. Lawrence honors go to Mike Clem and Dennis Cawley. Iowa State expected second. meets open Friday with the 1500 meter swim and wrap with TV events Saturday night.
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Gonzaga’s Fresh Frenchman May Try Tennis for Reflexes
Gonzaga star Jean Claude Lefebvre, 20, a 6 foot 11 inch import, may shift from basketball to tennis to sharpen reflexes after a tumultuous rookie season. Coach Hank Anderson praised Lefebvre’s potential while noting inconsistencies and a controversial moment that drew fans into the stands. Lefebvre, named to France’s 1960 Olympic squad, arrived amid strong attendance boosts and future scheduling in California, the Midwest, and New York.
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