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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1956

Page

3

Cyclones Beat Chanute 60 to 38 In Season Opener

Ottawa high school Cyclones opened hoops with a 60 38 win over Chanute on Chanute court. Four starters scored in double figures led by Morris Higgins Forsythe and Gollier. Garcia and Stevens praised as key contributors as Ottawa built an 32 24 halftime lead and pulled away in the third. Chanute won the B game 37 27.

Ottawa High School Cyclones Chanute Chanute Comets Schooley Bud Gollier Comets Berry Higgins Larry Forsythe Ottawa Gollier Danny Morris Forysthe Forsythe Mike Garcia OMS Garcia I. K. ‘Stevens Stevens Bosswell Bob Allen Ottane Goldter Storan Aw Ay Higgins Hawley Morris Reinhardt Forsythe A Pew Dawese Chanute Pe Been Eens Olaws Wilson Ellis Allen Allen Schmanke Wiggins Cecil O McMurray Reeder Walsh A” S Beller Bowen Hyrum Fajarda F Firestone Puckett

Jaycee Tournament Final Set In Liberty Missouri

Liberty Missouri hosts the Mid-America Jaycee basketball final with William Jewell facing Oklahoma Baptist for the title. Emporia State battles Kansas City University for third. Maryville meets Graceland for fifth. Detroit Tech plays Hastings for seventh after yesterday’s results. Oklahoma Baptist beat Emporia State 73-64. Jewell beat Kansas City 69-61. Graceland defeated Hastings 73-69. Maryville edged Detroit Tech 74-63.

Liberty William Jewsei Oklahoma Baptist Emporia State Kansas City University Maryville Graceland Detroit Tech Hastings Neb Jewell Kansas City Deroit Tech

Rantoul narrowly defeats Richmond 53 to 49 in thriller

Rantoul led by 5-5 guard Donny Miller and 6-3 Doyle Roecker held off Richmond's late charge to win 53-49. Miller shot 7 of 11, while Roecker added 12 points as Rantoul built a 10 point third quarter edge before fending off the rally. In the B game Richmond overwhelmed Rantoul 50-31.

Rantoul Rantoul High School Richmond Donny Miller Doyle Roecker Garnett Miller Koeser R. Roecker Brock Brown Wieser Roecker Boyer Kirkpatrick H. Grete’'d Evans Kirkland Ferguson Brockus Feuerborn W Chambers

Williamsburg High tops Lane 77–38 in league duel

Williamsburg High School powered to a 77 to 38 win over Lane last night at Williamsburg. Miskimon led with 25 points on 11 field goals and three free throws as Williams burg built a 32 12 halftime edge and widened the gap to 77 38 by final. Lane’s Wheeler top scored with 14 while Sowers paced Burg with 15. Lane's apenas 5S was the Lane high.

Williamsburg Wiliamsburg High School Lane Miskimon Castleberry Bust Sutton Huddleston Hieber M. Sowers Lee G Randel Campbell Thornbr’h Ltd i R. Sowers Lane Eevee Eens

Melvern Beats Scranton 63-50 on Melvern Floor

Melvern defeated Scranton 63 to 50 last night on Melvern's floor. Weis led with 22 points and Delano added 19 as Melvern rallied in the second half after Scranton led 32-30 at the break. D Ulery scored 16 for Scranton while Melvern teammates contributed multiple scoring plays.

Melvern Scranton Weis Delano D. Uilery Pri Weis Anderson

Princeton Dumps Pomona 62 to 38 in basketball romp

Princeton High defeated Pomona High 62 to 38 with John Sweet scoring three baskets in three seconds and stealing multiple times for layups. Pomona led 1st period, then trailed, while Evan Winters led Princeton with 13 points and R Williston topped Pomona with 10. The B game ended Princeton 29 Pomona 27.

Princeton John Sweet Pomoa High School Sweet Pomona Evan Winters R. Williston Whiteford Jones Dexter Demoret James Williston Oy McGinty Shawn Kinnison McCanna Swallow Pardon Painter EB. Winters Lindsey Woods Flager Tesar Iis Ane Eeeae Wie

Baker Wins Over Southwestern in Comeback Victory

In Winfield Kansas Baker trailed 35 to 43 at halftime before rallying to beat Southwestern 72 to 66. Baker standout Ben Schmidt scored 25 points for the losing side, while Baker capitalized on the late surge to secure the win.

Winfield Kas Baker Southwestern Ben Schmidt

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Paola Edges Baldwin in Narrow 49 41 Victory

Paola high defeated Baldwin 49 to 41 on Paola's court. Paola led 27 to 18 at halftime as Hardy scored 19 points to pace Paola. Bell and Danley added 13 for Baldwin in a comeback bid that fell short.

Paola Paola High Baldwin Paola Court Hardy Bell Danley Ail Fm Ge Fg Seek ” Milburn Rel Dillard Spear Spray Hardy Q Hershell Schwarts Va Turner Dept An Barnard PAOIA Baldwin Ecane

Russia wins unofficial Olympic title at Melbourne Games

Russia topped the 1956 Melbourne Olympics with 37 golds and 722 points, ahead of the United States with 32 golds and 593 points. The Russians excelled in gymnastics, wrestling, boxing, and shooting, while Bobby Morrow led the U S to three golds in track. The basketball team defeated Russia twice and Australia swept freestyle swimming events.

Russia United States Helsinki U. S Bobby Morrow Australia

High School Basketball Scores From Ottawa Area

Ottawa 60 Chanute 3s. Eureka 62. Garnett 33. Melvern 63. Scranton 40. Shawnee Mission 64. Argentine 4. Olivet 46. Michigan Valley 44. Paola 51. Baldwin 49. Osage City 56 Haskell 35. Osawatomie 43 De Soto 39. Washington 38. Leavenworth 33. Topeka 56. Lawrence 47. Overbrook ST Carbondale 41 Lyndon 45 Quenemo 3. Princeton 62 Pomona 38. Williamsburg 77 Lane 38. Shop with Ottawa merchants.

High School Ottawa Chanute Eureka Garnett Melvern Scranton Shawnee-Mission Argentine

Legion Bowling Tourney Opens at Ottawa Royal Lanes

The Second District American Legion bowling tournament kicks off at Royal Lanes in Ottawa at 6 p m with 21 teams, including six local clubs. Dozens of doubles and singles sets span two weekends plus team events, with action this weekend and again mid December. Local entrants include Russ and Pats Budweiser Tavern and Warren Black Post teams, joined by other squads from Kansas City, Gardner, Shawnee, Paola, and more, as organizers Bob Compton and A C Richeson confirm continuous club access during the event.

American Legion Ottawa Royal T Russ and Pat Budweiser iTavern Chism Construction Company Keen Company Beets Pontiac-Cadillac Warren Black Post Warren’ Black Post Alvey Kansas City Lawrence Legion Lawrence Miami Post No Paola Gardner ‘Legion Gardner Gardner Skelly Bob McLane Shawnee Garretts Inc Swanner Drugs Johnson Electric Rosedale Post Packers Club Shawnee Tavern Baldwin Bob Compton A. C. Richeson American Legion Club

Peru High overwhelms Wayside 84 to 25 in basketball

John Ulls scored 47 points for Peru high school as they routed Wayside 84 25. The 6 1 4 center averaged 34 points in three games and helped Peru defeat Sedan and Cedar Vale in separate contests.

Peru John Ulls Peru High School Ulhs Sedan Cedar Vale

College of Emporia Rally Beats Central Oklahoma 60 54

The College of Emporia defeated Central Oklahoma 60 to 54 behind the Presley reserves. After trailing 10 to 22 early, the first team ceded to the reserves who surged to a 32 to 29 halftime lead and outpaced Oklahoma in the second half.

Emporia College of Emporia Central Oklahoma Presley C. of E Oklahomans

Bantam Show Set for December at Memorial Auditorium

The Heart of America Bantam club sponsors a bantam show at Memorial Auditorium on December 15 and 16 with trophies for best breed and ribbons for runners up. Last year drew 269 entries. this year expects more from distant areas. Entries must be in pens by 9 a.m. December 15 to compete. prizes donated by local merchants include trophies and multiple additional awards.

Memorial Auditorium Heart of America Bantam Club

Quenemo Falls to Lyndon 45 to 33 in Hoop Clash

Quenemo high school dropped its third straight basketball game, losing to Lyndon 45 to 33. Lyndon’s Stilts led with 12 points while Niehoff and Driver topped Quenemo with 10 each. In the B game Lyndon edged Quenemo 26 to 22 after a second period rally.

Quenemo Quenemo High School Lyndon High Lyndon Niehoff Driver Lyn

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