KU Ends Fifth In Big Seven After CU Loss
Kansas University ends the 1955-56 season with a 75-67 loss at Boulder, dropping to fifth in the Big Seven with a 6-6 conference mark. Colorado's 7-5 record earned the fourth spot. KU grades next season include seniors Brainard and Taft departing, with regulars King Elston Johnson Parker all juniors, and Wilt Chamberlain leading KU freshmen joining next fall.
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Wilt
Kansas Falls to Colorado in Final Home Game
Kansas suffers a rough finish as Elston leads with 21 and King adds 17, but Colorado surges late to claim the Buffs victory. Helzer scores 19 for Colorado while Elston and King pace KU in a tight conference matchup.
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ISU Missouri tie for runners up as standings shift
Iowa State and Missouri deadlocked for second and third as Colorado rises to fourth and Kansas fifth in the updated table. Nebraska holds sixth with Oklahoma last. Kansas has not defeated Colorado at Boulder since 1952.
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Women’s AAU Tournament Near End of First Round
In St Joseph Missouri two games tonight will finish the first round of the 28th annual Women’s National WWUI basketball tourney. Hilander Smith College of Little Rock Arkansas showed speed and grace while Philander defeated Kansas City Scotties 52 to 23, posting the day’s largest score among six games yesterday.
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Wyandotte Faces Sacred Heart in Kansas tourney opener
Wyandotte undefeated at 20-0 leads Class AA in the Kansas state basketball tournament opening Wednesday in Manhattan. Sacred Heart of Salina, Newton, Parsons and Topeka challenge as first round pairings announce the balanced slate across Class AA and A.
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Oklahoma Does Not Surprise In Big Seven Swim Meet
Oklahoma wins the Big Seven Conference swimming meet in Boulder with 130 points, Iowa State 102, Nebraska 32, Colorado 31, Kansas 25. Kansas State and Missouri did not compete. Five conference records fell as Sooner swimmers set marks in events led by Lin Meiring and Jerry Fuad in backstroke and freestyle. Kansas struggled with two placers Don Burton third and Peter Thompson sixth in backstroke and medley.
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MckKevitt
Gene Cotter
Dale Waffmuth
Ernst Dejonn
Gill Tagney
Bill Hallam
ASU
Tom Browder
Oklahone
Pensacola Open final round postponed by heavy winds
Pensacola Florida rain flooded Pensacola Country Club forcing postponement of the final round as touring pros regroup. Don Fairfield aged 27 from New Jersey led with a 54 hole total of 206 ten under par while Paul Harney of Bolton Massachusetts and Dick Mayer of St. Petersburg Florida were tied at 208 and Boeinninger of Oklahoma City stood at 209.
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Figure in Diamond Mixup Involving Bonehead Dies At Age 73
Arthur F Hofman known as Circus Solly and uncle of Bobby Hofman dies at 73 in St Louis He was a 14 season major leaguer utility player across positions and a key figure in the 1908 Merkle bonehead play The game involved Al Birdwell and Johnny Evers with Hank O Day umpiring Merkle died on March 2
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Pittsburg Club Fifth Seed In Small College NAIA Tourney
KANSAS CITY The 18th NAIA national intercollegiate basketball tournament opens with 32 teams. Top seed Western Illinois and others headline a packed field, with Wheaton replacing Deka State amid racial tensions. Early pairings include Coe vs Stephen F. Austin and Central State Ohio vs Montana State.
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Kansas Jayhawks eye 5-5 season amid tough schedule
The article assesses Kansas football under Chuck Mather, projecting a 5-5 record based on a 71 percent win estimate and noting three likely losses to Texas Christian, Oklahoma, and UCLA. It covers spring drills, depth gains, and potential upsets needed across seven remaining games, highlighting Jayhawk prospects and rival expectations.
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Woody Williams era Kansas football critique on leadership
The article cites former Lawrence Wigh coach Woody criticizing a team’s offense and discipline after a loss. He recalls the need for a fiery leader like the late Frank Rident, whose death in an earlier car accident underscored the value of passion alongside skill.
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Wichita State Bowling Meet Dominated by Wichita Teams
Wichita teams and individuals dominated the state bowling meet in Wichita last night, ending another weekend of play. The report lists multiple event winners by class, including doubles, singles, and all events, with top scores across divisions and schools such as Coffeyville, Independence, and Washburn.
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Suggs Wins Titleholders Tourney in Augusta Finish
Louise Suggs captured her third Titleholders crown at Augusta defeating defending champion Patty Berg by one stroke in the in the hole event. The Sea Island professional earned 900 dollars, Berg from St Andrews, Illinois collected 675 in prize money.
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Wes Will Run Again No Matter What The Court Verdict Says
Wes Will Run Again Despite AAU suspension and legal battles. Kansas emerging star and Marine lieutenant won his section of the Journal feature mile in 4 10.5, planning future races in Cleveland while injunctions delay suspension enforcement.
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Valley Proves Strength With Three Teams Named
The Missouri Valley Conference earns three team bids to major tournaments. Houston leads the NCAA field after clinching its first Valley title in a scrambled race, with SMU awaiting a potential matchup in Wichita. St Louis and Oklahoma A&M join the National Invitational. Xavier of Ohio and Duquesne also feature in the NIT lineup.
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Murphree to officiate at state Class B basketball battle
Official Mike Murphree will lead the state Class B clash among four state tournaments set next Thursday. Names listed include Vance Carlson Bil Osburn Marion and Kansas City officials among others from Wichita Salina and Ottawa, with many more referenced in the roster.
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Swiss Skier Killed in Avalanche Near Jasper
An avalanche buried Swiss skier Charles Dupre near Jasper Alberta yesterday. He was buried under ten feet of snow for four hours before his body was recovered but attempts to revive him failed. In related sports notes, only three Cincinnati Redlegs players are mentioned: Ted Kuszewski, Gus Beil, and Charley Harmon.
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