Johnson Sparks K U To Crucial Finale
Kansas University closed the 1954-55 season with a 71 to 67 win over Oklahoma, finishing 41-10 overall. Sophomore Lew Johnson led KU with 24 points and 24 rebounds, fueling a strong first half and a decisive run to reach the final margin, as Allen Fieldhouse crowd of about 9,600 watched.
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Lewser for Sooners game ends with late Lane jumper
A chaotic college basketball finale saw Oklahoma Sooners fall 69 65 as Lane hit a jumper with 38 seconds left. Davenport Alberts and Heitholt contributed forays from Newton Lincoln Quincy while Leroy Bacher mixed inside for Kansas. Elstin limp and dizzy after a collision, but no serious injury reported. Kansas seniors bid farewell as coach Allen balanced using lineup amid a tight finish.
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Santee Finishes in 4 08 5 to Beat Dwyer in Houston
Houston meet features Santee posting 4 08 5 mile, beating Fred Dwyer by a clear margin. Parry O'Brien wins shot and discus. Jack Davis and Jim Lea post strong early season times. U S Pan American squad heads to Mexico City with Coach Leo Johnson, aiming for March 12 26 Pan American Games.
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Final Court Standings For Big Seven in 1955
Kansas beat Oklahoma 71 67 last night to end conference play for 1954 55 in the Big Seven. The game outcome did not affect final league standings. Final standings list Colorado Missouri Nebraska Kansas State and Oklahoma with records and ties, noting Colorado atop the standings and Missouri Nebraska close behind.
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Simmons Arm Vital to Phils And Curt's Not So Good Now
Phillies ace Curt Simmons shows arm trouble in Clearwater camp raising questions on pennant chances. Mayo Smith risks embarrassment in September if Simmons cannot regain form. Also notes Pink Higgins and Joe Black impressions and Cal Hubbard’s background.
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Fights last night and boxers listed in cuts
Detroit Johnny Summerlin stopped Willie Cole man in a 4 round bout. Holyoke Tommy Hurricane Jackson stopped Roy Thomas in 1. London Dai Bower outpointed Nazarene Giannelli for European flyweight title, Randy Turpin knocked out Jose Gonzalez in 8. In 39 night games Baltimore Orioles attendance reached 632932.
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Roy Thomas
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Italy
Randy Turpin
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Jose Gonzalez
Spain
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