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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1955
Page
5
Pittsburg and Springfield, the top seeds, clash tonight for the Ottawa invitational championship at 6 p m. Springfield beat Washburn 88 to 82 in the semis while Pittsburg defeated Ottawa 67 to 47. Consolation winners included William Jewell and Peru Teachers.
Jewell College Liber ty Missouri defeated Oklahoma 67 to 65 in a consolation battle. Al Runge led Jewell with 28 points while Clifford Ozmand added 26 for the losers. The rough game featured 58 fouls and Jewell made 35 free throws. O B Uy scored 25 for Oklahoma.
Peru Nebraska teachers defeated Panhandle A and M of Goodwell Oklahoma 68 to 4 in a consolation match yesterday afternoon. Buck Adams led Panhandle with 17 points while Duane Overgaard matched that total for the winners.
George Cobb of Walnut was elected president of a newly formed Save the Quail group. The organization aims to protect landowner rights and end unsportsmanlike hunting practices in the area.
Norman Oklahoma back field coach Pete Elliott is reported to become Nebraska head football coach with George Dickson, Notre Dame alumnus, succeeding him at Oklahoma. Officials said no formal news before Oklahoma’s Orange Bowl with Maryland on January 2. Elliott reportedly committed to Nebraska, but announcement postponed to avoid unsettling the Sooners.
Sen Kefauver a Tennessee Democrat will tour New Hampshire three days in mid January the first in state presidential primary sequence. He will arrive January 14 and depart January 16 according to supporters of the Kefauver for President effort.
Al Runge of William Jewell led the Ottawa tournament with 49 points across two games though injury ousted him, while Ottawa U. star Roger Keltner trailed with 48. Other top scorers included Bob Schumacher Washburn 41 Cliff Ozman Oklahoma Baptist 43 Joe Reiter Springfield 37 Dick Warren Springfield 35 Don Cavanaugh Washburn 35. Across eight games 1,079 points were scored on 356 field goals and 367 free throws as Wilson Field House shows a busy scoreboard. Coaches praised include Pittsburg’s John Lance and Panhandle A. and M.’s Earl Iba for conduct and skill, while fans applauded the tournament atmosphere and visiting opportunities.
Kansas and Missouri, both 5-2, advance to semi finals in the Big Seven holiday tournament after wins. Missouri defeated Nebraska 171-66 and Kansas beat Cornell 75-58 as Colorado meets Iowa State in the first semifinal at 7 30 p m. Local notes: Nebraska’s Rex Ekwall led scoring with 25. Lionel Smith 22 for Missouri. Gene Elston and Milton Cogan each 17 for Kansas.
The coast-to-coast police Teletype network begins today linking New York and 33 states plus the District of Columbia. Gov. Averell Harriman was slated to send the inaugural message, highlighting a new era in cross state law enforcement communication.
In a Highland Park Invitational opener Ottawa Cyclones defeated Emporia 75 to 56 to reach the tournament semifinals behind Fred Harder 22 points and Don Morris 16. Dave Stuntzner led Emporia with 35 points breaking the tournament scoring record.
Massapequa New York trainer Bill Haughton topped the national harness circuit in 1955 with 168 victories and $599 445 in earnings marking his third straight year leading in both races and money won.
New York Heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano was chosen as Fighter of the Year by Ring magazine. The Nov. 30 rematch between Carmen Basilio and Tony DeMarco for the welterweight title was named Fight of the Year. The third round of Archie Moore versus Bobo Olson for the light heavy crown was named Round of the Year. Marciano edged Sugar Ray Robinson after careful consideration. The Rock kayoed Don Cockell and Archie Moore in two defenses to stay undisputed. Robinson’s comeback included a loss to Tiger Jones before he became the first man to win the middleweight title three times.
Willie Pep defeated challenger Andy Arel by unanimous decision in Miami Beach. Pep sustained a cut over his left eye requiring four stitches. he expects about a month’s layoff before returning to action.
A dense roundup of college and invitational basketball results from multiple venues. Key victories include Brigham Young 99 over Detroit 77 and Penn State 78 over Toledo 66, with numerous tournament and conference games such as San Francisco 67 Holy Cross 57 and UCLA 72 Duquesne 57. Also notes on Kentucky and NAIA events plus horse racing update.
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