Ten-Game Schedule This Week Balances KCAC Race
KCAC opens 1964-65 with ten league games after nine pre conference tests. Ottawa, Bethany, C of E lead early with KWU and Sterling also strong. Bethany undefeated in early tourneys, while Ottawa and Friends loom as top contenders.
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College of Emporia
Ottawa University
Drury College
Springfield
Braves
St. Mary of the Plains
Warrensburg
Kansas
Friends
Baker
Lincoln
Neb
Bethany
Bethel
McPherson
Moundridge
Tabor
Bulldogs
Nebraska
Falcons
Dana
Midland
Doane
Con Cordia
Nebraska Wesleyan
Ottawa Battles Taller Falcons In Conference Opener
Ottawa University meets Friends University in Wichita for the Kansas Conference opener. The Braves, 1-2, rely on Verdi and Bissitt to counter Friends height while Frear stresses defense and rebounding. Both teams are young, with FU returning its starting five and Ottawa hoping for an edge in scoring. The winner could shape the conference race as the season advances.
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Southwestern
Fort Hays State
Keaveney
Neb
C of E
KWU
John Brown University
Coyotes
John Darrow
Harvey Daniels
Bethany
Moundridge
Dan Willey
John Hickman
Kansas Wesleyan
LaVerle Martin
Wesleyan
Presbies
Tabor
Keneneth Cochran
Ottawa University
Kansas
Wichita
Friends University
Bill Frear
Braves
ECAC
Falcons
Steve Buxton
Marion Spatz
Bob Layman
Odus Isaacs
Larry Thompson
Lincoln
Jim Ellis
Frear
Ottawa
Tony Verdi
Duane Bissitt
Friends
Warrensburg
Verdi
Bissitt
Charles Mercer
Bob Cole
Wayne Sutter
Cole
Boston End Sets Mark in AFL Scoring Record
Gino Cappelletti, Boston's top pass catcher and kicker, set the AFL scoring record with 155 points surpassing his 147 in 1961. He scored on a Babe Parilli pass, kicked a 12 yard field goal, and added four conversions in Boston's 31 24 win over Kansas City. Cookie Gilchrist leads Matt Snell by 71 rushing yards with two games remaining.
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Gino Cappelletti
Boston
Pride
The
Patriots
Babe Parilli
Kansas City
Cookie Gilchrist
Buffalo
Matt Snell
Wildcats Defeat Southern Illinois In Big Eight Action
Kansas State used a zone defense to beat Southern Illinois 61-48 at Manhattan, with Gary Williams scoring 17 as K State moved ahead late. Michigan upset Missouri 91-61 in Ann Arbor as Indiana beat Oklahoma 87-69 at Bloomington. Nebraska topped South Dakota 74-63 at Lincoln. The Big Eight stood 12-10 against outside foes. six teams tied 2-1 in non league play.
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Associated Press
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Ilinois
Michigan
Missouri
Ann Arbor
Patent Indiana
Oklahoma
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Nebraska
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Kansas
Colorado
Oklahoma_ State
K-State
Iowa State
Air Force
Kentucky
Arkansas
Oklahoma State
Manhattan
Gary Williams
SIU
Williams
K.state
George Flame
Tigers
Indiana
Villanova Tops Princeton In OT. Kentucky, UNC Win Big
Villanova edge Princeton 61 60 in overtime as Bill Melchionni nets the deciding basket after Bill Kingston’s late layup. North Carolina blanks Kentucky 82 67 with Bob Lewis scoring 23, while Michigan routs Missouri 91 61 and other ranked teams win. Kentucky remains in AP top ten despite loss.
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Bill Bradley
Princeton
AlleAmerica
Villas Nova
Wildcats
Bill Kingston
Kentucky
Bob Lewis
Billy Cunningham
North Carolina
Michigan
Bill Buntin
Wolverine
Seven Enter Church League Opens Entries For 1965 Season
Six churches and the Ottawa Boys Club entered the 1965 Ottawa Church League last night bringing total teams to 16 across three divisions. Director Orlis Cox said these are the first entries for a season starting January 24 with a December 28 deadline for all entries. The league covers adult senior and junior divisions with teams possible in any or all divisions. Current entries include Trinity Methodist, First Christian, Calvary Baptist, Sacred Heart, First Baptist, Wesleyan Methodist, and Boys Club.
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Ottawa Boys Club
Ottawa Church League
Orlis Cox
Church League
Cox
Trinity Methodist
First Christian
Calvary
Sacred Heart
First Bapist
Wesleyan Methodist
OHL Letters 24 Gridders Triumph in 1964 Season
Ottawa High Eastern Kansas League champions honor 24 football players with varsity letters for 1964. Seniors listed include Dwight Domnanish Bill Greene John Presley Steve Murray Mike Brady Bill Wheeler Dan Woodward Dick Korte Chris Myers Gary Mavity Tom Hickman Terry Davis. Juniors Dudley Calder Fred Martin Russell Daugharthy George Moody Ronnie Lloyd Ricky Bien Jack Shepard Reggie Silvey Ronnie Boyer Joe Maloney. Sophomores Jim Honn Jon Indall Managers David Cook Roger Buck.
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Ottawa
Chanute B team tops Ottawa JV in rough matchup
Ottawa High Junior Varsity dropped a 41 to 55 decision as Chanute used a tough zone defense and cold start by Ottawa. Dieterich and Killough led Ottawa with several baskets, but Chanute pulled away late and held the lead through the final period.
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John Fogle
Ottawa High
Chanute
Killough
Boyer
Dieterich
Twisters
Reds
Comets
Dudley
Calder
Comet
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