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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1956

Page

3

Cyclones Rally Past Olathe 86 80 In Ottawa Thriller

Ottawa Cy clones erased an 18 point mound to beat Olathe Eagles 86 80 on Ottawa court. Morris led with 33 points as five Ottawa players reached double figures. Gollier 10 Hines 20 Messer 23 for Olathe, Caswell out with fouls, final seconds saw Ottawa prevail in a dramatic comeback. The night also featured the Twisters opening win.

Ottawa High School Cyclones Olathe Eagles Otttawa Morris Ottawa Ottawa Twisters Olathe Tom Hines Don Higgins Donnie Morris Dean Ruppelius Eagles Bud Gollier Higgins Jim Messer Gollier Messer Larry Caswell Caswell Larry Forsythe Hines Eagle Ken McManus Ruppelius Pat Beller MoeManus OHL Boys Mike Garcia Garcia Forsythe McManus Havenner Nelson Morrisnd Messer John Walton Walton Ottawa Ihigh Twisters

Ottawa U Battles Cape Girardeau Tonight At Wilson Field House

Ottawa University meets Cape Girardeau Southeast Missouri State College tonight at 8 30 in Wilson Field House after Cape team crushed Baker University 98 69. Don Deterding led Cape with 21 points, Mel McFarland added 18 as Bob Ballenger Wayne Crippen and Kenneth Long bolster the tall group. Ottawa coach Bill Frear says Cape shooters and size will be tough, with fieldhouse area warned to be dry.

Ottawa University Southeast Missouri State College Cape Girardeau Wilson Field House Handy Missourians Baker University Baldwin Missourians Missouri Don Deterding Mel McFarland Ralph Pink Bob Ballenger Wayne Crippen Kenneth Long Ballenger McFarland Deterding Don Mirth Tom Krebs Bill Frear Ottawa

Firemen Bowl For Dystrophy Fund

The Ottawa Fire Department stages a charity bowling event to raise Muscular Dystrophy funds at the Ottawa Bowl next week from Monday to Friday. Bowlers incur a small donation for each miss via a special pin setup. A similar event is planned by the fire fighters at the Royal Lanes at a later date.

Ottawa Fire Department Ottawa Bowl Royal Tlanes

Friends U. Triumphs Over Southwestern 64-50

Friends University captured its third straight win by defeating Southwestern 64 to 50. Southwestern dropped its sixth consecutive loss as the game unfolded with steady scoring from Friends and solid defense to secure the victory.

Wichita Friends University Southwestern

Bahama Martinez Drawn Bout Angers Cleveland Fans

In Cleveland at the Cleveland Arena Bahama defeated Charley Cotton in a workmanlike victory that pleased fans while the Bahama versus Martinez TV bout drew boos on national air. Bahama won the televised middleweight 10 round by unanimous decision and said the contest was tough though the crowd called it dull.

Cleveland Joe Giardello Charley Cotton Cleveland Arena Bahama

Rantoul Tops Princeton 49 to 44 in League Clash

Rantoul high cagers used height to edge Princeton 49 44 in Princeton. Bulldogs led 21 10 after one period, trailed 24 23 at halftime, then pulled away in the third to lead 38 29 and held on. Doyle Boecker scored 19 for Rantoul, Kirkpatrick 10, while Princeton was paced by Kinnison 13 and Sweet 11.

Princeton Rantoul Bulldogs Demoret Miller Sweet Brown ES Casual Kinnison OD. Roecker Meador James Kirkpatrick Burgoon McGinty Evans Whiteford

Bowling Scores Friday Night Ladies League Highlights

In the North American league fragment High 10-30 Pelleteir posted 165 in a 408 series. Home Improvement 2 had High 10-30 Hils 147 and 390. Beets Pontiac Cadillace 214 led 30-30 Keim 132 and 324. Roy T Lanes 2 featured High 10-30 Caudle 156 and 442. Shop with Ottawa merchants Cusick's Cate led 10-30 Mualoney 149 and 465.

Pelletier Roy T Caudle Cusick

U. S. Gains In Joe Louis Tax Case

Federal government advances in seizing a $65,000 trust fund for Joe Louis's two children to offset a tax debt of about $1.2 million. Attorney Aaron Payne says Tax Court approval will be publicly announced, with an appeal planned. Children are ages 9 and 13, living with their mother in Chicago. Louis earned substantial purses despite tax troubles and has paid $124,000 recently.

Chicago Joe Louis Aaron Payne United States Washington Payne Louis Joe Jr Jacqueline

King Stars As KU Beats Washington In Seattle

No. 1 Kansas outlasted Washington 77-63 in Seattle as Maurice King led the scoring with 24 points while Chamberlain added 90 points for Kansas. The AP recap notes other games including San Francisco extending its win streak to 60, Duke beating Alabama, and regional tournament results across several schools.

Kansas Jayhawks Washington Seattle Chamberlain Maurice King San Franceseco Associated Press Loyola of Chicago Alabama Duke San Francisco Chicago Santa Clara Bama Birmingham West Virginia Mississippi Southern Duquesne Geneva Pitt Carnegie Tech Oklahoma A&m Utah Utes Holy Cross Amherst Gary Thompson Town State Texas Tech Morehead Tennessee Tech Orby Arnold Memphis State Texas Western Oklahoma Baylor Ed Abbey Yale Penn Furman Davidson

Baldwin Grabs Win over Wellsville in Little 7 clash

Baldwin defeated Wellsville 59 to 52 in a Little 7 league game after leading 21 to 8 in the first period. Bud Spear and Tim Bell each scored 19 for Baldwin, Yakle led Wellsville with 24, and Baldwin also won the B game 34 to 28.

Wellsville Baldwin Bud Spear Tim Bell Yakle

Appanoose Cruises Past Pomona in Lopsided Win

Appanoose high school overwhelmed Pomona 88 to 41 as four players reached double figures. Jim Detwiler led with 24 points, Richard Moses 19, Jake Markley 16, and Jim Mang 14 for Appanoose, while Pomona’s Larry Jones scored 18 and Glen Parden 11, with 10 from the line.

Appanoose Pomona High Ike Cearfoss Jim Detwiler Richard Moses Jake Markley Jim Mang Pomona Larry Jones Glen Parden Jones Dean Hepner Ral Williston Fomona Detwiler i Lindsey Ab Maaga Moses Williston Markley Pardon In Steele McCann Fowler Dexter Colland Tesar Wiscombe Collings Barnhart Browning Appanoose Sone

Greeley Defeats Lane in 52 41 Narrow Victory

Greeley raced past Lane 52 to 41 after a close first half, as Dick Davis led Lane with 15 points and Lickteig topped Greeley with 17. Wolken scored 12 for Greeley, 10 from free throws, while Lane won the reserve game 37 to 29 with Steve Wheeler leading Lane.

Greeley Greeley Cagers Dick Davis Lane Lickteig Wolken Steve Wheeler Rice Castleberry Morgan Davis Licktelg Hieber Gilner Lee Sutton Atkinson Woiken Wheeler EB Wheeler Lombard Katzer Blackmore Greeley Eeeenis Lane Eae Ewerennae

Melvern beats Olivet to stay unbeaten 63 to 45

Melvern high preserved its perfect record by defeating Olivet 63 to 45. The Melvern lineup surged ahead in the second quarter and widened the gap in the fourth for an 18 point margin. Jim Weis led with 25 points, Fred Delano added 22, and Jerry Davis scored 19 for Melvern. Oliver led by Davis with 13.

Olivet Melvern High Melvern Jim Weis Fred Delano Jerry Davis Oliver Irey Melvern Quintette Davis Itnel Wels Delano McFann Schultz Walker Johansen Buechtel Reams Schrader Ecseness Olivet .Cs

Williamsburg Rolls Past Richmond 61 to 38 in Easy Victory

Williamsburg High School dominated Richmond with size and experience in a 61 to 38 win. Delaine Heckman scored 16 and Don Miskimon 15 to lead the Burg, while Howard Gretlencord and Jim Ferguson scored 10 for Richmond. Williamsburg also won the B game 36 to 33.

Delaine Heckman Don Miskimon Don’ Randel Roger Bush Kirkland Richmond O

Ravens post third victory of season over Wesleyan

St Bene dicts Ravens defeated Kansas Wesleyan 65 55 to secure their third win. Dean Engle led Wesleyan with 26 points while Dan Rupp and Bob Beal each contributed 15 for the Ravens in a well balanced attack.

Atchison i St. Benedict’s Ravens Kansas Wesleyan Wesleyan Dean Engle St. Benedict Dan Rupp Bob Beal

Cherryvale Blasts Garnett 63 to 49 in Tri-Valley clash

Cherryvale used superior height to rout Garnett 63 to 49 as Garnett made 21 field goals to Cherryvale's 19 but lost 25 to 7 at the free throw line. First half was 33 27, with Cherryvale pulling away in the second half. Garnett's Jim Thomasson led with 19 points. Cherryvale's Clark and Ballew had 4 and 1. Cherryvale also won the B game 64 to 43.

Garnett Cherryvale Cherries Jim Thomasson Clark Ballew Gene McCain

Scranton overwhelms Quenemo 72 to 37 in league clash

Scranton trampled Quenemo 72 to 37 as Morris and Allery led with 14 points each. Quenemo reserves fought back in the second half but could not overcome an 18 to 7 first period deficit. Jerry Yockey paced Scranton with 9 points, Bodine 8, while Quenemo’s Bob Spencer topped his team with 9.

Scranton Quenemo Scrant Ton Morris Allery Bob Spencer Jerry Yockey Bodine Chase Ulery Bolen U & Ullery Niehofe Wy Morris H. Logan U L Kramer Magnuson M, Logan

College basketball scores roundup from AP

Scores across Kansas and nearby states list numerous games with college and high school teams. Notable results include Emporia 80 79 over Conlere Phillips, Pittsburgh State 64 over Friends, Kansas 77 over Washington, and Manhattan 64 over Lawrence. High school results feature Fredonia 49 over Humboldt 48 and Cherryvale 63 over Garnett 49.

Conlere Phillips College of Emporia Maryville Pittshore Friends Southwestern Cape Girardeau Baker St. Benedict's Kansas Wesleyan Kansas Washington High School Fredonia Humboldt Osage City Washington Rural Stontiana Edgerton Williamsburg Richmond Yates Center Burlington Eudora Louisburg Chanute Fort Scott Lawrence Manhattan Pleasanton Kincaid Spring Hill de Soto Melvern Olivet le Ray Gridley Cherryvale Garnett Ablene Emporia Prescott LaCygne Mound City Blue Mound Kas School For Deat Stillwell Rantoul Princeton

Kansan Ties Game in All America Junior Football Classic

Don Feller of El Dorado Kansas scored the tying touchdown to put the West All-Stars in position to beat the East 7 to 6 in the first annual national All-America Junior college game in Jackson Mississippi Jerry Flemmons of Tarleton Texas kicked the winning point Feller slashed 12 yards for his touchdown The Last scored in the first quarter but failed to convert

Jackson Miss Don Feller el Dorado Kas Jerry Flemmons Tarleton Tex Feller

Maryville Bearcats Top Pittsburg Gorillas In Home Win

Maryville Bearcats defeated Pittsburg Gorillas 90-82 at Maryville. Bob Alcorn poured in 24 points to spark the home team, erasing a 43-38 halftime deficit and taking a 67-65 lead midway through the second period before pulling away.

Maryville Mo. A Bob Alcorn Maryville Bearcats Pittsburg

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