Braves beat Sterling to stay in KC Conference race
The Ottawa Braves defeated Sterling 77 to 62 in a Kansas Conference game, moving to 9-1 in conference play and 3-3 overall. Dave Owen led with 30 points on 11 field goals and 8 free throws. Sherm Price added 18. Coach Bill Frear praised rebounding and noted two-a-day practices ahead.
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Celtics and Hawks Surge in Pro Basketball Races
The Boston Celtics and St Louis Hawks built big weekend win streaks in the NBA as Boston beat Syracuse 182 127 after a 119 116 win over New York, and St Louis defeated Detroit 102 86 while routing Philadelphia 102 89. The Celtics lead the East by 6 5 games over Philadelphia, the Hawks by 5 1 over Detroit.
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Seven-Game Slate On Tap For Big 8 Teams
The Big Eight opens its 14th preseason tournament in Kansas City after Minnesota handed Missouri their first loss in six games, 80-62. Kansas, Kansas State, Iowa State and others wrap up a busy week with matchups across the conference, as the schedule runs through December 29 with semifinals and finals set.
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Rodriguez Meets Sugar Hart Wednesday
Cuba's Luis Rodriguez, likely the top welterweight contender, meets Sugar Hart of Philadelphia in a televised 10 rounder at the Miami Beach auditorium ABC 10 p.m. EST. Rodriguez, 22, undefeated and ranked No. 2 challenger to Don Jordan, seeks to present his case Wednesday night.
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Foldberg Named Head Coach at Wichita U
Henry C. Foldberg, 36, a former Army great, is named head football coach at the University of Wichita on a three year, 12000 dollar per year contract. Athletic Director Henry Dye announced. Foldberg previously coached at Florida and played with Dec Blanchard and Glenn Davis at Army.
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Hank) Foldberg
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Tippy) Dye
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Bradley vs Cincinnati in pivotal MVC showdown
Bradley Braves and Cincinnati Bearcats meet Tuesday in a clash of unbeaten teams. Oscar Robertson leads Cincinnati with 2,173 career points, while Bradley’s Chet Walker averages 25.2 and aims to slow the star. Other Saturday results and this week’s schedule are noted.
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Bluebonnet Bowl Aims for More After Texas Classic
In Houston the infant Bluebonnet Bowl drew 55,000 at Rice Stadium for the Texas Christian and Clemson clash. Clemson beat TCU 23-7 as sponsors predicted about $80,000 apiece for the two schools. Attendance topped the Sugar Bowl inaugural mark and weather was mild with clear skies.
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Rantoul and Wellsville Seek First Wins in Area Play
Rantoul travels to Vinland and Wellsville visits Tonganoxie as both teams chase their inaugural victories this season. The Apapanoose Melvern game tips off tonight, completing the area schedule before the holidays. Franklin County league leaders Williamsburg owns a 5-0 start heading into resumption on January 5.
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Southwestern Holiday Team Seeks Strong Holiday Tournament squad
The Southwestern Moundbuilders, once the CLC doormat, bring five lettermen nine squadmen three freshmen and one transfer to the Jaycees Holiday Tournament on December 28 29 and 30. Coach Bob Hover leads veterans Dave Brooks Charles Davison Armand Hillier Gary Langley and Jim Miles.
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Cyclones Aim For fifth win against Emporia
Ottawa High Cyclones seek a fifth straight victory as they visit Emporia tomorrow night after a four game run including a league win over Highland Park. Coach Harold Stevens praised improved defense and rebounding but noted uncertainty over starter roles.
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Pete Elliott May 50 To Illinois
CHAMPAIGN Ill AP Pete Elliott former Michigan star and football coach at California for three years appears ready to take over the head coaching job at Illinois Elliott said there is a strong possibility he will become Illinois coach after interviewing in Champaign and returning to San Francisco Elliott and Dave Nelson have long been viewed as top successors to Ray Eliot who stepped aside at the end of the 1959 season to become assistant athletic director after 18 years coaching the line.
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College basketball scores from a mixed game slate
Minnesota 0 lost to Mississippi 62 while Tulsa 67 beat Rice 61. Kansas State 83 beat San Francisco 64, Brigham Young 64 defeated Texas 67, Washington 69 over Oklahoma State 62. Colorado 46 edged California 74, Oregon 72 over Colorado State 46. Oklahoma 49 over Iowa State 58, Oklahoma City 51 over Air Force 36.
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Uncertain sports note with stray figures and incomplete details
Fragmentary report mentions a football game with incomplete stats including 319 and 278 yard figures and a mention of Dudley Kerrigan and a possible bowl context. The text is garbled and lacks a clear final outcome or team names.
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