Yankees Eye Roger Maris Move to New York
Kansas City Athletics and New York Yankees circle Roger Maris at the winter meetings with Casey Stengel seeking a lefthanded pitcher and outfielder. No deal announced but signs point to potential trade as Maris may move to Yankee Stadium. Ernest Mehl notes both clubs sought alternatives while KC A’s limited in recent trades.
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Brown Fullmer Receive Honors as Fight of Month
New York report says lightweight champion Joe Brown and NBA middleweight king Gene Fullmer shared Ring Magazine fight of the month honors for successful defenses. Brown, of New Orleans, stopped Dave Charnley in round six by technical knockout. Fullmer, of West Jordan Utah, won a 15 round unanimous decision over Spider Webb of Chicago.
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Cyclones Readying Tough Test Friday
Ottawa High coach H. K. Stevens says Olathe High fielded the best team since his tenure. Olathe opened with a 53-42 loss to Pembroke Country Day, while Ottawa emphasizes defense and fast break. Recovered players Ronnie Reusch and Mickey Reed boost rebounding and post play as starter lineup shifts.
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Addleman Named To All Star Team
Rusty Addleman fullback for College of Emporia, which went 8-1 this season, was named to the NAIA national all star football team. A four year Kansas Conference all star, he totalled 3 729 career yards and 311 points. Selection announced by Gus Fish, NAIA committee chairman.
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Oklahoma and Texas Tech routs headlining college scores
Oklahoma defeated Texas Tech 86 to 43 while Texas Christian beat Tulsa 99 to 77 Oklahoma State triumphed 68 to 41 over Texas Western Denver edged Air Force 56 to 53.
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Unbeaten Teams In County To See Action
Two unbeaten Franklin County League clubs Williams burg and Appanoose will face Richmond and Pomona respectively, while Princeton travels to Rantoul. Williamsburg beat Lane and Pomona, Pomona beat Princeton, and Lane edged Fontana with other non league results noted. Wellsville seeks first county win at Baldwin as De Soto and Overbrook losses color the standings.
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Billy Cannon Wins Heisman Trophy in New York
LSU halfback Billy Cannon returns to Baton Rouge with the Heisman Trophy after Nixon presented the award at the Downtown Athletic Club. Cannon is hailed as the nation’s top football player, named All-America by AP and honored as outstanding back, ahead of the Sugar Bowl against Mississippi.
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Big Eight Bars Women From Conference Sports
The Big Eight Conference rejected female competition in conference sports. Executive Secretary Reeves Peters said faculty representatives ruled that competition should be limited to male students. In a separate action, senior football players may participate in the Blue Gray game on December 26 without losing spring eligibility.
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Bowling Scores from Wednesday Night Ladies League
Readable bowling results show Peace-3 leader Wolgast 192 544 and Moore 219 529 mirrors. Banks and banks listed include Peoples National Bank with Hoffman 177 523 and First National Bank with Corey 176 424. Other teams Colby Frinceton Mid-Continent report high scores and top bowlers across multiple 10-30 events.
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Liston Flattens Besmanoff in Cleveland Ring Bout
Sonny Liston defeated Willi Besmanoff by seventh round technical knockout in Cleveland. Liston said he wasn’t sharp early but warmed up by the sixth round, improving after a slow start. Besmanoff, German-born Milwaukee resident, bled from cuts above the eyes as the referee stopped the fight. Liston, at 210 pounds, extended his winning streak to 26 of 27 as he eyes a heavyweight title shot.
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Wilt Leads Bill Russell In Personal Duel Night NBA Action
Wilt Chamberlain despite a foot injury outscored Bill Russell 39 to 23 and edged him 20 to 19 on rebounds as the Celtics beat the Warriors 137 to 116. Jack Twyman scored 38 to lead Cincinnati past Detroit 129 to 119 in the first game. Syracuse closed within a game of Philadelphia by beating Minneapolis 93 to 89 in Seattle. Elgin Baylor struggled for the Lakers with 17 points while Rudy LaRusso led the Lakers with 22.
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