Annual Jaycee Tournament Opens At Field House
Ottawa reads the start signal for the eighth annual Jaycee Holiday Basketball Tournament under Ottawa University direction at Wilson Field House. Dec 28 to 30 feature 12 games with teams from Fort Hays, Westminster, Washburn, Southwestern, William Jewell, Illinois State, Oklahoma Baptist, and Ottawa, plus a 10 player all tournament team and MVP wristwatch.
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Field House
Ottawa
Jaycee
Ottawa University
Wilson
Southwest Missouri Teachers
Springfield
Drury College
Washburn
Topeka
Pittsburg State
Fort Hays State Teachers College
Hays
Kas
Southwestern College
Winfield
Illinois State Normal University
Normal
Oklahoma Baptist
V. “Red” Schultz
Fort Hays State
Don L. McKelvey
Westminster College
George E. Lister
Washburn University
Bernard M. Didde
Karl H. Jesdinsky
William Jewell College
Byron Faden
Illinois State Normal
Henry ‘Hank’ Gilroy
Oklahoma Baptist University
Rodney L. .McClay
Fort Hays Tigers
Westminster Blue Jays
Washburn Ichabods
Southwestern Moundbuilders
William Jewell Cardinals
Illinois State Redbirds
Oklahoma Baptist Bisons
Ottawa University Braves
Kansas
Colorado
Missouri
Illinois
Connecticut
Kentucky
Ohio
Michigan
Oklahoma
Jim Meusborn
Middlewest
Fort Hays
Nationals Edge Southwest In Copper Bowl Preview
In Tempe Arizona the National all stars coached by Don Clark and Rip Eagle face the Southwest squad led by Ben Martin and Frank Kush in the Copper Bowl. The Nationals rely on speed with fleet backs and a mobile line while the Southwest backs big weight and a strong defensive backfield. The game is a CBS national telecast with bookmakers listing the Nationals as a one touchdown favorite.
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Tempe
Ariz
Nationals
Don Clark
University of Southern California
Rip Eagle
Penn State
Southwesterns
Ben Martin
Air Force Academy
Frank Kush
Arizona State
Sunny Weather For Blue-Gray Classic
In Montgomery Alabama an AP forecast promises sunny skies and temperatures in the 60s for today's Blue-Gray game, uplifting hopes for a wide-open passing battle. Southern all-stars have a 44 point edge over the North in the matchup, though past favorites have faltered.
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Montgomery
Ala
Southern All-Stars
Rebels
Veteran Washburn Faces Tough Opener
Washburn University Ichabods from Topeka open against second seed Winneis State Normal in the Jaycee Tournament. Coach Mari on McDonald leads a veteran squad with Jim Lugar Galen Mote Jerry Milner and transfers Ron Clarkson Terry Leek Don Myers Bill Quick Denis Lazarus providing depth and scoring potential. Milner the guard is the leading candidate for C.I.C. honors and once scored 37 in a win over Ottawa.
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Winneis State Normal
Jaycee
Washburn University
Topeka
Ichabods
Marion McDonald
Jim Lugar
Jerry Milner
Galen Mote
Ron Clarkson
Terry Leek
Don Myers
Bill Quick
Denis Lazarus
C.I.C
Milner
Washburn
Ottawa
Ft. Hays
Missouri Tigers Ready For Orange Bowl Showdown
Missouri coach Danny Devine leads a 48 player squad through a limbering up session in Miami Beach ahead of the Orange Bowl against Georgia. Devine notes Georgia’s diverse formations and strong quarterbacks while stressing the need to score to counter the Bulldogs’ offense. Ed Mehrer is out with a knee injury.
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Miami
Fla
Missouri Tigers
Georgia Bulldogs
Missourians
Miami Beach
Georgia
Danny Devine
Missouri
Bulldogs
Georgia Tech
Ure
Phil Snowden
Bob Haas
Devine
Nancy Wakefield
Ed Mehrer
Air Force Academy
Tigers
Top-dress Nitrogen Boost for Young Wheat Yields
Soils commonly lack organic matter and available nitrogen leading to poor wheat yields. Wheat requires substantial nitrogen, and the soil often cannot supply it during the critical early growth stage. Applying nitrogen as a top dress while wheat is young addresses this shortfall.
Boat Firm To Set Up Independence Plant
INDEPENDENCE Kas AP The Star Tank and Boat Co of Goshen Indiana will open a fiberglass pleasure boat plant in Independence late in January. The plant, announced by Mid-America Inc and Independence Industries Inc, will employ about 85 workers at start. Star has four other plants all in Indiana.
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Star Tank and Boat Co
Goshen
Ind
Independence
Mid-America, Inc
Kanias
Independence Industries, Inc
Star Company
Indiana
Celtics Extend 14th Straight Win in NY Clash
The Boston Celtics beat the New York Knickerbockers 123-119 to stretch their winning streak to 14 and widen the Eastern Division lead to seven games. Other scores: St. Louis Hawks 112, Minneapolis Lakers 96. Cincinnati Royals 121, Detroit Pistons 103. Philadelphia Warriors 129, Syracuse Nationals 121.
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Boston Celtics
Celts
Washington Capitols
Celtics
New York Knickerbockers
St. Louis Hawks
Minneapolis Lakers
Cincinnati Royals
Detroit Pistons
Philadelphia Warriors
Syracuse Nationals
Injuries May Slow Syracuse Before Cotton Bowl Clash
Syracuse coach Ben Schwartzwalder faced multiple injuries ahead of the Cotton Bowl with Texas. Four key running backs were sidelined or limited, including Pete Brokaw who broke a bone in November. Ernie Davis showed progress, while John Nichols battled a infected toe and Mark Weber nursed a knee.
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Houston
Tex
Syracuse
Ben Schwartzwalder
Schwarzwalder
Texas
Ernie Davis
Pete Brokaw
Brokaw
Mark Weber
John Nichols
Elm Grove Holds Christmas Meeting and Basket Plan
Elm Grove members led by Mrs Antone Stra fuss as president decide to pack a Christmas basket. R J Hoffman and Carl Channon oversee duties. Friendly Neighbors group led by Mrs L L Neal discusses Well Child Clinic offering and book review. Sunflower group hosts annual Christmas party with potluck and gift exchange.
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Elm Grove
Antone Strafuss
Glen Lancaster
R. J. Hoffman
Carl Channon
Thomas Stansbury
L. L. Neal
Well Child
Lloyd C. Douglas
H. N. Trabert
Etta McMillen
Sunflower
Central Community Center
Colts Seek Payoff In Clash With Giants For Title
The Baltimore Colts face the New York Giants at Memorial Stadium in a title showdown televised in 44 states. Carl Taseff says victory is vital for self respect and finances as both teams, rested from biweekly preparation, hope to overcome injuries to Alan Ameche and Alex Webster amid bold Giants confidence. The Colts are 3½ point favorites.
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George Bowen
Associated Press
Baltimore
Baltimore Colts
New York Giants
Memorial Stadium
NBC
Colts
Carl Taseff
Giants
Celts
Alan Ameche
Alex Webster
Rebekah Lodge Meets in Pomona Area
The Rebekah Lodge held a regular session with 12 members present. Mrs. Ralph Hunt hosted a birthday anniversary after the business hour. A noon pre-Christmas dinner honored multiple families including the Selbys and Clarks.
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Rebekah Lodge
Ralph Hunt
Orpha Clark
Clyde Selby
Ralph Selby
Ottawa
Roy Clark
Tommy
I. C. Riley
Bonner Springs
Earl Hart
Marjorie Kelly
George Kelly
Galveston
Tex
Chelton Abersold
Indio
Calif
E. J. Neely
Area 41 Club News Decorates for December Meeting
Princeton J 90 LLY Workers members decorated tables and a Christmas tree for the December meeting. The club collected 42 for CROP from the community. Roland Sass named third Advisory Committee member. Dick Welch voted in as a new member. Kay Coats selected A Flaming Cake as her demonstration title. Kathy McFarland led a music appreciation on Silent Night and Hark the Herald Angels Sing. Sandra Masheter gave a safety talk on Textiles Now Help Prevent Fire, Choosing Articles to Make.
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In Woodworking project talk by George Fuller
The article notes a Christmas party hosted by VICTORY WORKERS with Judy Flager directing the program. Rainbow Club members packed a family box for the adopted family and Kay Linda Wasmund and Larry Forrer led seasonal games and activities.
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George Fuller
Victory Workers
Judy Flager
Rainbow — Club
Kay
Linda Wasmund
Larry Forrer
No Team Favored In Big Eight Tournament
The 14th Big Eight holiday basketball tourney opens with no clear favorite. Missouri has the best record at 6-1 and leading scorer Joe Scott, but Kansas State and Kansas are strong contenders. Wayne Hightower of Kansas leads in conference scoring with 20.1. Nebraska misses key scorer Kowalke, who quit before the trip. First round features K State and Iowa State, with Missouri vs Oklahoma and Kansas vs Oklahoma State. Semis Tuesday, finals Wednesday.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Tigers
Joe Scott
K-State
Iowa State
Colorado
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Kansas
Oklahoma State
Shrine Game Tonight Preview Stresses South Defense
The 12th annual Shrine game in the Orange Bowl pits a South team expected to stop Army end Bill Carpenter against a North squad led by Army passer Joe Caldwell. Doubts about stopping Caldwell persist, while the South opens a two point favorite. Attendance goal is 35,000 with kickoff at 7 15 p.m. CST.
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Whitney Martin
Associated Press
Miami, Fla
Army
Bill Carpenter
Wade Walker
Joe Caldwell
Mississippi State
Ace Parker
Duke
Guy Caldwell
Walker
Dale Hall
Caldwell
Navy
Dixie
Lanky Junior Quits Nebraska Basketball Squad
Jim Kowalke a 6 3 junior from Sioux City has quit the Nebraska basketball squad before the Huskers left for Kansas City and the Big Eight tournament. Coach Jerry Bush said Kowalke felt he was not helping the team and gave no further details. Kowalke was the third leading scorer with 71 points in eight games.
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Wayne Hightower
Nebraska
Jim Kowalke
Sioux City
Huskers
Kansas City
Jerry Bush
Kowalke
Lincoln
Neb
Jim
Kowa’ke
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