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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1957

Page

4

Hastings Wins On Late Rally Over Ottawa Braves

Hastings College Bronchos rallied in the final four minutes to beat Ottawa University 70 to 66 in Hastings Neb. Bob Hansen and Mort Fuller each hit key free throws sealing the lead as OU lost Bob McGhee and Bob Knight to fouls. Hastings led 35-30 at halftime and benefited from 16 free throws to Ottawa’s 12. Mort Fuller led Hastings with 18 points, while Bob McGhee paced Ottawa with 23 points before fouling out. Ottawa to return home for a tournament with a 2-3 record.

Hastings Neb Hastings College Ottawa University Braves Bob Hansen Mort Fuller Bob McGhee Bob Knight Bill Frear Braves Dave Owen Steve Ponis Tom Osborne Bronchos Dick Schwartz Warrenburg J Tnoeday Ottawa Pawtiakt Entent Osborne McGhee Peterson Owen Pettyjown Garrison Hanser Orient Fuller Price Tiga Shaw Barnes Tonis Erickson Bcore

Holiday Bowl Thriller for Undefeated Hillsdale and Pittsburg State

In St Petersburg Florida Hillsdale of Michigan and Pittsburg State of Kansas meet in the Holiday Bowl for the national title. About 9000 fans expected at Stewart Field for a 1230 CST kickoff televised by CBS. Hillsdale QB Douglas Maison with 1292 yards passing leads, while Walt Poe scores 15 touchdowns. Pittsburg State carries a 10 game win streak and strong running game.

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KU, K-State Both Keep States Clean

Undefeated Kansas and Kansas State each won their sixth in a row as the non conference season neared its end. Missouri fell to Arkansas 55 45. K State topped California 58 44 behind Bob Boozer 22 points while Wilt Chamberlain had 37 points 22 rebounds in Kansas 77 59 win over Washington.

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Melvern routs Quenemo 84 48 in area clash

Melvern High School remains a basketball power as it drubbed Quenemo 84 48. Terry Reams led Melvern with 25 points while Dennis Bolen top-scored for Quenemo with 17. The Melvern B team won 52 33 with Patterson scoring 23.

Quenemo Melvern High School Terry Reams Melvern Dennis Bolen Patterson Jim Brecheisen

Youthful Coach Leads Bisons Through Tournament Run

OBU Bisons, under young coach Bob Bass, rally to defeat Northwest and break the second place jinx, with a veteran lineup bolstered by rookies Don Johnson and Charles Valentine. Bass, a 1950 OBU graduate and one of the tourney’s youngest coaches at 29, aims to carry the Bisons to the tournament title after posting a 20 and 9 record last season.

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Lawrence Clips Cyclones 51-34

Lawrence varsity defeated Ottawa 41-28, with Ottawa’s B team outmatched 51-34. Lawrence relied on height and speed while Ottawa struggled against a deliberate defense, led by Leo Sauders scoring 15 for Lawrence and Dennis Cawley and John Hadl each adding eight points.

Lawrence Ottawa Lawence Lions Lawrrence Leo Sauders Dennis Cawley John Hadl Hadl NEA Lawrence Clips Cyclones Bud Goslier Goslier Leo Saunders Mike Clem Tom Mortisey Bob Allen Chuck Langdon

Boyd Wins On Decision In New Orleans Bout

In a 10 round welterweight bout before about 5000 fans, Bobby Boyd used reach and power to beat Charley Joseph by a six to three decision with one even, despite Joseph's late rally and a cut over his left eye. Referee Roland Brown and judge Frederick Adams saw Boyd as winner while judge Ernest Koyce gave Joseph more aggressive scoring.

New Orleans Bobby Boyd Charley Joseph Boyd Chicago Joseph Roland Brown Frederick Adams Ernest Koyce

Ted Williams Tops Slugging Crown With .731 Mark

Ted Williams of Boston Chicago was certified for the slugging title posting a .731 average, the highest major league mark in 16 years. Williams totaled 307 hits, 28 doubles, 38 homers, and 11 bases on balls in 420 at bats, winning his ninth slugging title. Mickey Mantle finished second with a .665 slugging percentage after being named AL MVP last season.

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Pro Playoff On TV Sunday San Francisco Faces Lions

Western Conference playoff fever grips San Francisco as the 49ers clash with Detroit for a spot in the championship, with a televised game under a regional blackout amid legal scrutiny. Joe Namath recovery signals hope while fans bypass blackout by watching from nearby hotels and Reno. CBS will nationally air the 1 p.m. kickoff.

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Colony Rout Richmond 58 to 39 in five-man game

The Colony basketball team defeated Richmond 58 to 39 last night using five players. McGhee led Colony with 18 points, followed by O'Mara 16 and Ellis 11 while Harrington scored 2. Richmond top scorer was Larry Briggs with 17 points.

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Beets Defeat Pomona Town Team 65 to 55

The Beets Pontiac basketball team defeated Pomona Town Team 65 55. High scorer Sonny Harford poured in 21 points while Miller and Johnson each scored 21 for Pomona. The Beets travel to Lawrence tonight for their final game before Christmas.

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