Ottawa Braves Edged by Washburn in Close 72 71 Thriller
Ottawa University Braves suffer a 72 71 loss to Washburn University Ichabods in Topeka in a non conference game. Key contributors include McGhee Knight Kellner and Nelson for Washburn and Keltner Casida and Darri for Ottawa. Final minutes decide the tense clash with Washburn rallying to secure the win.
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Roger Casida
Ottawan
Bill Frear
Southeastern Missouri State College
Cape Girardeau
Pright of Yingling
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Harvey
Schumter
Darri
Barnes
Nelson
Top High School Cagers In Action
TOPEKA a Kansas high school basketball season opens with Class AA action. Newton the defending AA champion faces a tested season while Salina, without any lettermen, beat Newton 49-42 last week. The weekend schedule includes Wash ington at Leavenworth and Topeka at Lawrence among many AA games.
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Princeton crushes Richmond in 54 to 16 basketball win
Princeton defeated Richmond 54 to 16 as Richmond fielded a five-man squad. Princeton jumped to a 19 to 3 lead in the first quarter and maintained the advantage. In the final period three of Richmond’s five players fouled out, leading to a two on two scrimmage as Princeton’s coach Sen. Overturf pulled three players.
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Sen. Overturf
Mid-America Jaycee Tourney Scores and Border Conference Note
Oklahoma Baptist defeated Maryville 75 58 while Kansas City U beat Graceland 65 58 in the Mid-America Jaycee Tournament. Emporia State posted 77 66 over Detroit Tech and Willam Jewell won 87 74 against Hastings. Arizona has dominated the Border Conference baseball title since 1939.
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Wilt the Stilt Dominates Early College Hoops Scene
The poll of college coaches ranks Wilt Chamberlain as a premier college basketball talent with Kansas University leading at 298 points to 279 for Louisville. Northwestern coach Waldo Fisher argues Wilt’s defense is weak and suggests holding the ball to counter his offense. Washburn’s Casida posts 16 points and 13 rebounds as Carr leads with 22. Kansas State hosts Drake, a scoring record setter, in a match with height and experience edges.
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Jack Morrisey
Ottawa
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McDonald Lone Holdover On AP All-America Team
Oklahoma halfback Tommy McDonald remains the sole repeat from last year on the AP All-America squad announced in New York. Center Jerry Tubbs helps anchor the Sooners' national champion lineup, with Majors, Brown, Bosseler, and other stars highlighted.
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Tommy McDonald
Associated Press
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Sooners
Johnny Majors
Tennessee
Jimmy Brown
Syracuse
Don Bosseler
Miami
Wonder Man
Tubbs
Ron Kramer
Michigan
Joe Walton
Pittsburgh
Alex Karras
Iowa
John Witte
Oregon State
Bill Glass
Baylor
Jim Parker
Ohio State
Michigan State
Clarence Peaks
Southern California
Jon Arnett
Kramer
Brown
Parker
Bosseler
Glass
Notre Dame
Paul Hornung
McDonald
Tommy Capital
Kansas sports notes and trade shock in baseball
Local star Larry Houdek led a successful season with two NAS A crowns scoring 19 touchdowns for 119 points and 1 466 rushing yards in 168 carries. Galen Wahlmeier becomes KU’s first East West squad member since 1953. An eight player A’s Tigers trade faced a snag when Ford Frick blocked Eddie Blake, with Jack Crimian proposed as a substitute despite a 4 8 record and 5.51 ERA last year.
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Houdek
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Kay and Hamler
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Detroit Tigers
Ford Frick
A's
Eddie Blake
Blake
Toronto
Tiger
Jack Crimian
Crimian
McPherson and Bethel to clash in Central Kansas tourney finals
Moundridge Kansas McPherson College advances to the sixth annual Central Kansas Collegiate basketball tourney final, set for Saturday. McPherson beat Bethany 76 55 in the first round while Bethel defeated Tabor 72 61. Bethany and Tabor meet for third place on Saturday.
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McPherson College
Bethel
Central Kansas
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Tabor College
Tabor
Bowling Scores Twilight League Standings and Scores
Bowling scores from the Twilight League show Dennis Auto-2 led by Prentice with 145 and 406. Mo. Pac. Car Dept.-2 day’s high is 204 and 479. Maracaibo OU-O0 Cordle posted 175 and 467. Union Local 630 and Gen. Amer. Ol Co. posted notable marks, while Pepsi-Cola-4 and Bob's Jewelers-4 ran high series. Attend church next Sunday.
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Pepsi-Cola
Wolgast
Cyclones Open 1956-57 Basketball at Chanute
The OHL Cyclones travel to Chanute for the season opener. Chanute led last year’s thriller 58 57 but seven of Chanute’s top ten return while Cyclones bring a full 21 man squad plus staff and injured Terry Paul. Stevens is hopeful but cautious about a win to start the campaign.
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Stevens
Jaycee Tourney Semi Finals Set in Liberty and Emporia
LIBERTY MO William Jewell faces Kansas City University and Emporia State meets Oklahoma Baptist in the Mid-America Jaycee tournament semi finals. Jewell beat Hastings 87 74 last night while Kansas City edged Graceland 65 58. Emporia State toppled Detroit Tech 73 66 and Oklahoma Baptist crushed Maryville 79 58. Consolations match Detroit Tech vs Maryville and Hastings vs Graceland.
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Olympic Point Totals by Country
Olympic point totals listed by the Associated Press show Russia leading with 712 points and the United States close at 593. Other top nations include Australia 27812, Germany 223, Hungary 220, and Italy 185. Additional entries: Great Britain 16018, Sweden 164, Japan 139, France 120% and beyond with numerous countries recorded through single and few digit totals.
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Detroit light heavyweight Chuck Spieser led as Air Force captain
Detroit athlete Chuck Spieser, a light heavyweight, served as a captain in the U S Air Force. He is noted for his military rank alongside his boxing identity.
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Chuck Spieser
U. S. Air Force
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