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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1956
Page
7
Charles Gillespie notes controversy and breadth in selecting the all-SP roster. He explains honor lists include many who did and did not make district teams, with positions shifted to assemble a strongest dream team while avoiding personal slights.
Area coaches helped shape final selections for all-South Plains teams with input from A J staffers Joe McLaughlin and George Wallace. Highlights include praise for artist Marks Marcum, a call for reader submissions, Springlake High seeking a 1957 football game, PCC basketball lack of Texas players, and Woody Woodard's final SMU appearances. Cartoonist Jack Tippit and Nat Kizer linked to Lubbock, mumps sidelining Tippit at Cotton Bowl. tickets offered by contacting their numbers.
Jack Kramer announced the signing of Australian Davis Cup star Ken Rosewall to a professional contract for $55,000 per year in 1957 plus 20 percent of gate receipts over $350,000. If Rosewall defeats Pancho Gonzales on tour, a $25,000 1958 contract is guaranteed. failure voids it. Rosewall previously agreed to turn pro in 1955 but backed out under amateur incentives.
Dallas December 29 UP A speech therapy major at Texas Christian University will rule as Cotton Bowl queen. Gayle Scott, 20, a senior, will be crowned at halftime as TCU faces Syracuse on New Year’s Day. Miss Syracuse University is Ludmila Elliott of Owasso Oklahoma.
In Texas, gun deaths totaled 18 for 1956, with Hunt Dodgen, executive secretary of the commission, noting the state’s generally good gun handling but acknowledging ongoing risk. The report cites 12 gun deaths tallied, including six fatal wounds from accidents.
In Brownwood Fort Worth's Amon Carter Riverside defeats Class AA Comanche 46 43 to claim the Howard Payne Invitational basketball title. Big Spring takes consolation with 53 49 over Victoria as Laudermilk scores 18 for the Steers and Moore 14 for the losers.
Toronto December 29 Pedro Antonio Jiminez of Spain makes his Canadian boxing debut next Monday week when he meets Vince Martinez of Paterson New Jersey at Maple Leaf Garden.
In Montgomery, the North defeated the Dixie squad 14 to 0 behind a strong running attack led by Don Vidie of Ohio State and Jimmy Hunter of Missouri. Podoley of Central Michigan turned a punt return into a key 8-yard TD. Vidie rushed 24 times for 112 yards as the North outgained the South on the ground 265 to 132 while the North failed on four passes.
SMU, ranked No. 1, defends its SWC crown by defeating Arkansas 64-60 in the tournament final. Larry Showalter, stepping in for Jim Krebs, added eight points as Arkansas upset Rice and Texas to reach the final. Baylor-Texas Christian and Texas-Navy consolations are noted in the day’s results.
Marlene Nichols led Bula from South Plains to a 62-59 win over Cooper in the Southwest AAU high school girls tournament final in Dallas. New Deal Lionesses beat Flower Grove 51-26 for third as West Texas teams claimed two of the top three spots. Nichols scored 39 for Bula. Glendean Price had 38 for New Deal. Granbury beat Seagoville 45-28 for consolation. Glenn Phillips of New Deal was named outstanding guard. Nichols outstanding forward. Price and JoDell Myers named to all-tournament team.
In Abilene, El Paso Austin won the championship 68-48 over Midland, while Plainview took the consolation crown by defeating Denton 61-44. Odessa routed Abilene for third place as Plainview built leads and Taegel Grace and Boatwright scored 20 each in the semis against Sweetwater.
Pampa and Borger both earned their 13th victories in district 3-AAAA non conference basketball games Saturday night. Pampa defeated Wichita Falls 94 to 72 behind Jerry Pope who scored 31 points. Borger beat Elk City Oklahoma 83 to 60. Pampa remains unbeaten while Borger has one loss.
Belmont mass set for Edward M. Kelleher 64, honorary president of the International Association of Basketball Officials, who died Tuesday. Milwaukee Braves drew 349,896 fans to County Stadium during 1956 home dates, with best series against Cincinnati.
The New York Giants meet the Chicago Bears in the NFL Championship game expected to draw 65 000 fans at Yankee Stadium. The Bears, slight favorites, rely on Carolyn and Watkins while Casares and Brown pace the Giants. Prize money totals about 3500 per winner and 2300 per loser.
Wilt Chamberlain exploded for 45 points to power Kansas to the Big Seven tournament title with an 80-54 rout of Colorado. He set new tournament single game and three day scoring marks, surpassing 90 points in the three days and eclipsing prior records.
McAdoo boys beat Brownfield 55 50 to win the Crosbyton Invitational with Bob Eldredge 18 points. McAdoo girls top Slaton 47 45 as Mary Wooley scores 28. Jayton wins girls consolation 47 41 over Post. Crosbyton boys take third 57 53 over Post.
Milwaukee Braves rookie of the year T Taylor Phillips, 23, has been ordered to withdraw from the Puerto Rican League due to arm trouble. The lefthander, who had pitched for Caguas, complained of muscle tightening, prompting the decision.
North Dallas won the 17th Cotton Invitational basketball tournament by defeating Dallas Sunset 54 to 50. Dallas Adamson took third place with a 64 to 53 win over Dallas Woodrow Wilson. Grand Prairie captured the consolation prize with a 58 to 52 win over Handley.
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