Pioneers Topeka Meet Tonight For Regional Trophy
Leavenworth defeats Lawrence 74 57 and Topeka crushes Atchison 70 42 to reach the Lawrence Class AA Regional final. The winner advances to the state tournament in Manhattan. Lawrence and Atchison meet for third at 7 30 after Topeka versus Leavenworth tips at 8 50 with Curtis Watkins leading Leavenworth.
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Lawrence and Atchison
Leavenworth
Lawrence
Topeka
Atchison
Manhattan
Curtis Watkins
Lawrence High
Doyle
Chick
Leavenworth High
Woods
Kansas
Pioneers
Lions
Jerry Waugh
Journal-World
17-Point Margin Drives Leavenworth Victory Over Lawrence
Watkins led Leavenworth with 27 points while Clarence Norris added 17 as the Pioneers built a 53 42 third quarter lead and held on for the win. Lawrence struggled with 26 of 58 shots and 19 of 63 overall while Gary Creamer led the Lions with 13. Topeka exploded early against Atchison, opening 16 2, then coasting to a rout as reserves played long minutes and Tom Coleman scored 21 for Topeka.
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Lawrence
Leavenworth
Watkins
Ted
Lions
Pioneers
Clarence Norris
Gary Creamer
Gordon Abernathy
Chuck McInreach
Larry Kelley
Topeka
Atchison
H.C. Palmer
Redman
Tom Coleman
Emmett ‘Thompson
Jack” Dean
Trojac
Palmer
Norns Vorel
Moore Woods
Johnson
Sens
Rutter
Awrence
Creamer
Abernathy
Melsniyre
Sumsen Kelley
Sichhorn
Schick
Teacenworth
Isaim Lawrence
Atchibon
Briain Os Henderson
Clarkson
Flash
Henderson
Kersford
Thorning Wryrick Inoch
al Topeka
Brown
Tom
Ftedman
Addarih
Motorist in Albuquerque Puts Up Sign at Rough Street
A local Albuquerque motorist fed up with a rough street posted a sign on a post near its entrance reading Fest for rattles, highlighting street conditions and public reaction to the area. Authorities noted the humorous yet anxious message as a small protest.
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Albuquerque
Dazzling Frisco, Lofty O-State Clash in NCAA Feature Tonight
San Francisco and Oregon State meet in the NCAA tournament quarterfinals as top seed Dons face off with 10th ranked Staters. Russell leads San Francisco while Halbrook and Viastelica pace Oregon State, with other second round results from La Salle, Marquette, Iowa, Bradley, and Colorado shaping the path to semis and the national final.
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San Francisco
Oregon State
Dons
Staters
Haibrook
Tony Vlastelica
U.C.L.A
Utah
Russell
Halbrook
Viastelica
Corvallis
Seattle
Philadelphia
la Salle
Princeton
Canisius
Villanova
Evanston
Marquette
Kentucky
Wildcats
Sharp Frankie Ryff Clinches Easy Victory Over Perez
Frankie Ryff outpointed Danny Jo Perez in a bloody Madison Square Garden bout, adding another pro win to his perfect 17-0 start. Referee Ruby Goldstein and AP scorekeepers favored Ryff nine rounds to one or two, with Perez sustaining a deep cut that required 12 stitches after the bout. The Bronx lightweight weighed 140 pounds to Perez’s 139½, and the crowd raised $16,044 in gross receipts.
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New York
Frankie Ryff
Danny Jo Perez
Madison Square Garden
Bronx
Ferez
Danny
Ruby Goldstein
Harold Barnes
Frankie
Artie Aidala
Perez
Danny Jo
Vincent Nardiella
Athletic Commission
Nardiello
Kellner Faces Senators In Big Arm Test In Nat Game
Southpaw Alsex Kellner of the Kansas City Athletics, after arm trouble last year, will face the Washington Senators in his first real test of the season in West Palm Beach. Kellner says the pain behind his shoulder blades cleared up two weeks after returning home. Starting lineup includes Vic Power, Spud Jacobs, Jack Littrell, Jim Finigan and Bill Renna. Michigan State hockey forward, former Maine, also mentioned.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
Alsex
Kellner
Kansas City Athletics
Washington Senators
Lneup
Vic Power
Jacobs
Jack Littrell
Jim Finigan
Billi Renna
Basketeers Name All-Opponent Team for 1954 55
Kansas performers select an all opponent basketball team featuring three Big Seven stars and two non-league players. Named are Bob Jeangerard and Burdette Haldorsen of Colorado, Lester Lane of Oklahoma, Bob Patterson of Tulsa and Monte Robicheaux of Rice. On the All-Big Seven list join Halderson Jeangerard Lane with Gary Thompson and Chuck Duncan of Iowa State.
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Kansas A
Bob Jean Gerard
Burdette Haldorsen
Colorado
Lester Lane
Lahrnoa
Bob Patterson
Tulsaland
Monte Robicheaux
Rice
Halderson
Jeangerard
Lane
Gary Thompson
Chuck Duncan
Iowa State
Hiawatha Edges Haskell in State Berth Game
Hiawatha defeated Haskell 63 to 59 in the Class A Regional Tournament final at Effingham to clinch a state tournament berth at Hutchinson next week. The Indians end with a 4 174 record in coach Warner A. Coffin's rebuilding season.
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Hiawatha
Haskell
Dana Leibengood
Effingham
Hutchinson
Indians
Ines
Warner A
Tony) Coffin
Still a Good Season First non loop foe Friday loss narrows Haskell foes
Still a Good Season shows Haskell losing to a non conference foe Friday in a tight game. Hiawatha led by small margins through the first half, 32-30 at the break, with Hiawatha never falling behind in the second half but unable to pull away as the Braves stayed within striking distance.
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Haskell
Wamego
Hayden
Holton
Hiawatha
Indians
Braves
Hiawatha Extends Unbeaten Run With 63 46 Margin Win
Hiawatha remains undefeated with a 63 46 win as three players combine for 54 points. Mike Long and Willie Sevier lead with 23 each, John Engleman adds 19, Gary Shank 12. Sevier aided by Elliott Ryal’s 13. Has kell struggles from the line, hitting 19 free throws to Hiawatha's 25. Wamego exits after district round. Nickerson edges Red Rattlers 49 48 in late finish.
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Hiawatha
Mike Long
Willie Sevier
Haskell
John Engleman
Gary Shank
Ryal
Sevier
Elliott Ryal
Indians
Wamego
Jayhawk
Red Rattlers
Nickerson
National Junior College Final Sees Moberly Meet Hannibal LaGrange
In Hutchinson Kansas the Missouri intra state clash decides the Jaco Tourney crown as Moberly and Hannibal LaGrange collide for the third time this season. Hannibal beat Arkansas City 77 69 to reach finals. Moberly beat Eveleth 61 57 for the right to play. Other results saw Boise eliminate Pueblo 74 61 Tyler oust McCook 99 90 and Coffeyville topple New York Community Central 90 69.
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Hutchinson
Kan
National Junior College Athletic Assn
Missouri
Moberly
Hannibal-LaGrange
Hannibal
Trojans
Arkansas City
Schedule of college games across cities today
Today features matchups in Tyler Texas Boise Idaho East Central Mississippi Coffeyville Kansas Eveleth Minnesota Moberly Missouri Hannibal LaGrange Missouri. Early games include Tyler vs Boise and Evansville? None. Final at 9:30 p m Moberly vs Hannibal LaGrange for the championship.
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Tyler
Tex
Boise
Idaho
East Central
Miss
Coffeyville
Kan
Arkansas City
Eveleth
Minn
Moberly
Hannibal-LaGrange
Baker Day invites seniors to campus events
High school seniors from across the state are invited to Baker University campus at Baldwin on March 26 for Baker Day. Organizers say the program includes a coronation, campus tours, luncheon, and attendance at the annual Varsity Show performed by Baker students.
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Baker University
Baldwin
Leon Wilgus
Baker
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