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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1958
Page
7
Coach Bailey notes weeks of conditioning as the team prepares for a doubles lineup. He says Shawnee Mission always fields a good squad, but this group has improved over last year with the lettermen showing strong progress.
Basilio defends against Sugar Ray Robinson in a much anticipated middleweight title rematch at Chicago Stadium. The bout, 10 p.m. CST, will be shown on closed circuit in 38 states with radio CBS nationwide. Gate near 400000, TV around 300000, radio 30000.
Kansas basketball plan for December doubleheader features Kansas, Kansas State hosting St Josephs and NC State in Lawrence. Last year’s format drew California and Washington. 1957 doubleheaders sold out and may become a tradition with Friday and Saturday night appearances.
Exhibition games reported by the Associated Press show Chicago N 13 beating Cleveland and Cincinnati 4 in Philadelphia 3, with other games canceled due to rain. The Athletics of Philadelphia and Kansas City have finished in the American League first division only twice in 24 years.
Elgin Baylor, a 22 year old junior star at Seattle, may skip a final year of college to turn pro. He will announce his decision by next Monday, citing personal reasons. Baylor led Seattle to the NCAA finals and was the tournament MVP despite Kentucky winning the title. He has not been drafted yet but is expected to be selected in next month’s professional draft.
The Associated Press reports Eddie Andrews from Lowell stopped Tex Gonzalez in New York while Charley Narakus outpointed Ollie Wilson in Providence. Charley Joseph from New Orleans outpointed Randy Sandy in New Orleans.
Dan Hodge, Olympic wrestler turned boxer, won the National Golden Gloves heavyweight crown at Madison Square Garden. He weighs 193 pounds, with a 6-1 record rise, and considers whether to turn pro or pursue an Olympic double in boxing and wrestling. He stopped Charley Hood in 2 23 of the second round, leading Chicago Western to a 12-4 loss to New York Eastern.
In Kansas City Pancho Gonzales beat Lew Hoad 64 14 12 to take the lead in their 100 match world professional tennis tour for the first time. Gonzales extends his record to four straight wins and leads 22 matches to 21. They face off again tonight in St. Louis.
Lawrence High opens its 1958 track season with a Wednesday dual meet at Highland Park. Scotties defense of the league title relies on sophomores while Lions, led by Jeri Craig, Jim Ragan, Doyle Schick, and John Had, project strength in throws and the half mile but weak dashes.
Lawrence Highs tennis squad begins 1951 season Friday with a trip to Shawnee Mission. Top player Rean Duermeier holds the No 1 singles post with little challenge while Gene Jackson and Tom Palmerlee contend for No 2 singles. Doubles slots see Phil Anderson paired with a partner as two sophomores challenge two seniors for No 2 doubles.
Kenneth Bueltel athletic director and Hayden High School basketball coach will be guest speaker at the Haskell Institute All-Sports Banquet to be held at 6 p.m. in the Home Economics Building. About 100 attendees expected. The event honors Haskell athletic teams including track and baseball from last spring and cross country football and basketball teams. Basketball letters go to seven high school players and seven postgraduates. other sports letters awarded after the season. Dr Solon G Ayers will speak for the Haskell Students Council, sponsors.
Player recollections from a three week Florida spring camp include a Braves Yankees exhibition in Bradenton where Bob Buhl taunted Wes Covington while Mickey Mantle belted a home run off Joey Jay. Casey Stengel referenced Stan Musial’s early spring form as he observed his hitters.
Dick Barnett of Tennessee A and 1 University Tigers led the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics All American basketball team. He received outstanding player honors after guiding his team to the NAPA tournament title. First team also includes Bernie Swain, AP Pursell, John Butcher, Dick Bezmer, and Ronnie Kempit.
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