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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1956

Page

7

Ottawa Braves rally to beat OBU 82 77 in Shawnee

Ottawa University Braves trailed at halftime but rallied in the second half to defeat Oklahoma Baptist University 82 to 77 in Shawnee. Key contributions came from Bob McGhee 22 Roger Keltner 20 Ron Yingling 20 and Jerry Lester 26 for OBU led by Lester with 26. Oklahoma Baptist hits came late, but Ottawa held on after Knight fouled out.

Ottawa University Braves Oklahoma Southwestern College Braves Kate ‘Lou Coppoe UH Alaman O. B. U Jerry Lester Bisons Ottawans Bob McGhee Roger Keltner Ron Yingling Lester O.B.U Ottawa Vince Driski Keltner Yingling Bill Frear Enid Shawnee Ottawa U Oright Greenfield McGhee Pitzer Coppoe G, Masters Johnson Ritchie Driskt D. Masters Barnes Sumner Knight Matthews Oklahoma Baptist University Jerry Beast” Lester Elmo Ryle Kirksville

Garnett Breaks Winless Streak with 55 52 Victory

Garnett Bulldogs end a 22 game losing run by defeating Paola 55 to 52. Jim Thomasson leads Garnett with 20 points, including 21 in the key fourth period, as Garnett surges to the lead and never trails. Paola’s Hardy scores 13. Garnett and McCain add 21 and 13 respectively in a hard fought win.

Garnett Paola Bulldogs Jim Thomasson Hardy Armstrong McCain I Paola Seck M. Benj'n Dillard R. Gifford Spray Thomas Thom'sson Colling Hermreck Barnard

Michigan Valley Beats Princeton In Green County Hoops

Michigan Valley jumped to an early lead and held on for a 56 to 48 victory over Princeton on Princeton court. Walburn scored 26 for Michigan Valley while Demoret led Princeton with 16 points as the Box score shows Princeton 18 none 48 Michigan Valley 18 26 37 56.

Princeton Michigan Valley Bill Demoret Walburn Princeton High Princeton Town Fishburn Mich Valley Massentin Kinnison Finch A Demoret Bulmer James E. Winters Thompson Whiteford Haufler McGinty

Lane Slaps Pomona For First Court Win

Lane beat Pomona 43 to 37 on Pomona’s court to secure its first win of the year. Lombard led Lane with 11 points, Wheeler scored 22 for Lane in a B squad win, while Pardon topped Pomona with 11 and Williston led Pomona with 10.

Lane Pomona Larry Lombard Glen Pardon John Wheeler Williston Jones Davis Dexter Hieber Tesar See Chambers Sutton Lombard McCain Wheeler Pardon Lindsey

Burg Defeats Rantoul in Low-Scoring Tilt 43-30

Williamsburg High School defeated Rantoul 43 to 30 in a tight basketball game led by Don Miskimon with 16 points. Boecker and Evans added 9 each for Rantoul, while Williamsburg won the B game 51 to 21 led by Thornbrugh's 15.

Williamsburg Rantoul Miller Sowers Brown Miskimon D. Roecker Randel Kirkpatrick Heckman Evans Huddles N R. Roecker Campbell Kirkland Higdon Rantoul Pees Serene Williamsburg Esee

Second Half Surge Defeats Baldwin

Bonner Springs rallied from a 37-32 halftime deficit to beat Baldwin 74-57 on Baldwin’s court. Rhodes scored 29 and Nelson 23 for Bonner Springs, with Spear leading Baldwin at 18. Bonner Springs also won the B game 51-30 as Reynolds posted 14 points.

Bonner Springs Baldwin Rhodes Nelson Spear Bonner Spgs Milburn Rohde Bell Stark Spear Rhodes Danley Harrington R. Danley Milliken Turner Reynolds Johnson

Bears Narrow Lead Fade Keeps Jayhawks Undefeated

In Berkeley California, the California Bears nearly defeated the Kansas Jayhawks as Wilt Chamberlain loomed large. Kansas prevailed as the 7-foot center dominated, sustaining the Jayhawks’ undefeated run under coach Phog Allen.

Berkeley Calif California Bears Wilt Chamberlain Pete

Cyclones Fall to Independence in Low-Scoring Tilt

Ottawa High School Cyclones dropped their second game of the season 61 55 at Independence. Bob Rumfelt led the Bulldogs with 10 points as Independence built a first quarter edge and controlled the boards, while Ottawa struggled to offense and rotation. The final rescheduled bid showed Ottawa unable to gain rhythm despite a late 22 16 fourth quarter rally against a rested Bulldog squad.

Panthers Drury College Springfield Ottawa Ottawa High School Cyclones Independence High School Bulldogs Independence Bob Rumfelt Bulldogs Bulldog Higgins Rumfelt Morris Unrah Forsythe Mowery Gollfer Tobaben Goe Garcia Hastings Allen Mosrey Wilson O Russell Beller Tidwell Cecil Sherwood Firestone Gauthier Walla Beach King and Connell Ottawa Seresse

College and high school basketball scores listed

The roundup lists college games Ottawa 82 over Oklahoma Baptist 77 and other results with teams such as Southwestern 68 Kansas Wesleyan 66 McPherson 76 Dana 63 Pittsburg 71 North Texas 60 Kansas 66 California 56 Independence 61 Ottawa 45 Spring Hill 838 Stanley 49 Fontana 88 Greeley 54 Argentine 50 Sumner 45 Atchison 0 Northeast KC Gardner 57 Edgerton 31 Lane 43 Pomona 87 Bonner Springs 74 Baldwin 67 Olathe 61 St Agnes 63.

Independence Ottawa Spring Hill Stanley Fontana Greeley Argentine Sumner Atchison Northeast Gardner Edgerton Lane Pomona Bonner Springs Baldwin Olathe St. Agnes

Murray Murdoch Leads Yale Skating Dynasty

Murray Murdoch has guided Yale University hockey to seven Big Three titles and two Pentagonal championships since taking the coaching role, establishing a dominant era for the Eli skaters.

Murray Murdoch Eli Yale

Quenemo Cops First Victory Over Vinland 65 to 43

Quenemo High School boys upset Vinland 65 to 43 for their first win, with center Glenn Kramer scoring 22. The Quenemo girls defeated Vinland 36 to 15 powered by Laura Rose with 18 and Pat Meiers with 11.

Quenemo Vinland Bernie Laub Glenn Kramer Frosh Kramer Edmonds Vinland Girls Laura Rose Pat Meiers Feet of Chase Wa. Cooper Bolen M. Edm'ds Niehoff Rockhold H. Logan Silvers Rose W. Cooper Brecheisen L. Edm'ds Mitchel M. Logan D. Collins Spencer R. Edm'ds Bryan Grammer Driver B. Rockh'd Reed Byte Quenema Eses Teeeer

Pat McAteer Faces Spider Webb In Chicago Bout

Europe’s top world title prospect Pat McAteer battles Chicago middleweight Spider Webb in a 10 round main event at Chicago Stadium tonight. Webb defends local pride while McAteer seeks significant victory on the European scene.

Chicago Pat McAteer Europe Spider Webb Chicago Stadium

Appanoose Rolls Past Richmond 75–48 in league clash

Appanoose surged to a 21–7 first-quarter lead and rolled to a 75–48 Franklin County League win over Richmond. Jim Detwiler led Appanoose with 26 points while Weisner paced Richmond with 16. Richmond’s B team won 36–26. Richmond’s B record stands 3–1.

Richmond Appnoose Appanoose Jim Detwiler Weisner C. Gretencord M. Gretencord Hepner Pe Detwiler Brock Maag M. Gre Moses Wiesner

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