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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1955

Page

5

Attucks Tops In Indiana Prep Poll With Unanimous Vote

Attucks High School in Indianapolis, defending state champions, is named No. 1 in the first United Press Coaches poll with 20 first place votes and a perfect 200 points. The Flying Tigers have won 19 straight games, and are set to face Tech and Ben Davis while Lafayette and Seymour follow in the rankings.

Indianapolis Indianapols Attucks United Press Coaches Flying Tigers Attucks Connersville Tech Ben Davis

Mikan's comeback plans clash with Kundla views

Lakers coach John Kundla doubts George Mikan is serious about returning to pro basketball. He says Mikan’s age knees and the faster game since 24 second rule era make a comeback unlikely and risky for both health and reputation. Mikan, a former scoring star now pursuing politics, has recently kept busy with clinics and home-game duties.

New York John Kundla Minneapolis Lakers George Milan Lakers Kundla Mikan Kandian Freer Kundra George Minnesota Congress

Kin draft tension as former star considers return

George admits he sweats more now than in his playing days and recalls dreading his retirement. Kin dra, as general manager, fears a potential comeback would place him “over a barrel.”

George Kindra

Muskegon Man Trapped In Trunk After Spy Gone Wrong

A Muskegon man tried to spy on his wife by hiding in the trunk. The trunk locked and his wife could not unlock it. She drove the car to police headquarters where he was released. He admitted he suspected infidelity and wanted to check on her.

Muskegon, Mich Muskegon

Tobacco Growers Told of Referendum

Clina E. Hasler, chairman of the Greene County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee, announced that 1956 burley tobacco acreage allotments have been mailed and polling places for the December 29 referendum have been selected. If two thirds of voters approve, quotas and allotments will apply to 1956 1957 and 1958 with penalties for excess production and price support available.

Clina E. Hasler Greene County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee Burley Beech Creek Center Jackson Townships Yoho Store Salsberry Richland Highland Townships Calvertsville

Brazil Red Devils Over Dugger Bulldogs 64-43 in IC Hoop Tilt

Brazil Red Devils defeated Dugger Bulldogs 64 to 43 in a Western Indiana Conference basketball game at Dugger gym. Buck led Brazil with 15 points, while Burd White had 14 for Dugger. Bull Pups won the curtain-raiser 35-26.

Brazil Red Devils Dugger Bulldogs Dugger Gymnasium Clay County Red Devils Buck Brazil Burd White Bull Pups

City League Scores and Standings Summary

Busy Bee team Noel 510 Rollison 551 Smith 553 Falk 478 Hutchison 526. Record 1 win 2 losses. Corrells Haffley 508 Clayton 463 O Hearn 498 Duvivier 581. Record 2 wins 1 loss. Coca Colas Exline 535 Coca 398 Tucker 483 Harting 530 Ferguson 472. Record 1 win 2 losses. Walfords Jones 480 Trinkle 968 Clark 509 Fritz 527 Taylor 516. Record 2 wins 1 loss.

Noel Rollison Smith Falk Hutchison Corrells Haffley Clayton O’hern Duvivier Coca Cla Exline Coca Tucker Harting Ferguson Walfords Jones Trinkle Clark

Switzers Wallop Shelburn Quintet In 87–37 Victory

Switz City high school basketball beat Shelburn Panthers 87 to 37 at the new gym. Tigers led 19–8 after one, 42–24 at halftime, and 69–? after three as nine players scored. Gary Scott led with 30 points. Panthers’ Brown top scorer with 11.

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Bloomfield Cardinals Clinch Seventh Straight Win

Bloomfield high school beats Bloomington University 53 to 46 at Bloomfield gym to extend their winning streak. Kenny Vandeventer scores 21, Jim Johnson 16 for Bloomfield while John Stemple nets 23 for Bloomington. Bloomfield reserves win 36 to 33.

Bloomfield High School Bloomington University Bloomfield Cardinals Kenny Vandeventer Nets Jim Johnson John Stemple University Stempel Gilliland Cleland Wylie McFall

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