Pittsburg State and Washburn Lead Ottawa Holiday Tourney Field
Two Kansas teams Pittsburg State and Washburn University moved into top positions in the Ottawa Civic Holiday basketball tournament at Wilson Field House. Semi finals set for tonight feature Washburn vs. Illinois Normal and Pittsburg vs. Rockhurst with a 9 p.m. championship showdown planned for tomorrow. Pittsburg State’s starting five, Burdett Dunbar Gough Heidebrecht Maupin, scored 85 points by halftime and 50 in the opening game, while Illinois Normal and Baker University teams battled in a 87-77 Baker win with Neal leading Baker.
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Larry Washington
Baker Sharp
George Pohl
Dale Haywood
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Daring Young Driver Gets A Jail Term
In Decatur Georgia Theron Luther George Jr 18 drove a car five miles along a railroad track over trestles and a bridge in front of a fast freight train earning six months in jail. Police praised his nerve but Judge Oscar Mitchell said no excuse was given for the reckless act.
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Washburn Powers Past Oklahoma Baptist in Comeback Win
Washburn Ichabods erased a 3 point halftime deficit to beat Oklahoma Baptist Bisons 74 to 69. Bill Quick and Jim Lugar each scored 20 for Washburn, with Quick going 7 of 7 at the free throw line in the second half. Garry Ryan led Oklahoma Baptist with 22 points, adding 11 free throws.
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Braves Lose To Hawks In Thriller
Ottawa Braves battled Rockhurst Hawks to the wire, falling 77 69 as Tom Kinder scored 24 and Rockhurst veteran Mike Bosch led with seven baskets and 8 9 free throws. Final minutes featured fouls and Hawks free throws by Bosch Sullivan and Majors.
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Norm Majors
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St Louis Fans Egg Celtics in Rowdy St Louis Game
St Louis Hawk fans pelted Boston Celtics with eggs during a 105-99 Hawks win. Coach Red Auerbach and star Bob Cousy condemned the incident as fans clashed at midcourt and an egg struck Auerbach on the forehead. Pending return visit on January 18.
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All Star All-Pros Named for AFL Title Game
AP selects 22 players for offensive and defensive teams from Chargers and Oilers ahead of Sunday AFL title playoff in Houston. Key picks include QB Jack Kemp, HB Paul Lowe, tackle Ron Mix, and fullback Dave Smith. Houston selections include FB Smith and tackle Al Jamison on offense, and LB Mark Johnston on defense.
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Houston Oilers
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Los Angeles
Paul Lowe
Ron Mix
Dick Harris
Dave Smith
al Jamison
Mark Johnston
Houstons
Abner Haynes
Dallas
Coca Cola Official in Kansas City Dies
Louis Carter Deshong 45, vice president of the Kansas City Coca Cola Bottling Co, died in Kansas City from a cerebral hemorrhage. Born in Bentonville Arkansas, he is survived by his widow and other relatives.
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East Defers Pass. Emphasizes Ground Game In Shrine Clash
East offense for Saturdays East West Shrine charity game features a power ground attack led by coach Milt Bruhn. Starting backfield includes No. 1 NFL picks Matte Adderley Mason and Wiesner at fullback, with Bernie Casey stepping in at halfback.
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Tom Mason
Minnesota
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Tom Wiesner
Bernie Casey
Bowling Green
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Moore Says Johansson Lacks Fighting Skill For Patterson Fight
Los Angeles Archie Moore criticizes Ingemar Johansson saying he cannot fight a lick and fears for the gate if Johansson and Floyd Patterson meet in Miami in March. Moore predicts Johansson will come into the ring cringing, with his left hook memory weighing on him and a poor verbal show prior to the bout.
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Four Kansas Teams Lose in McPherson Tournament
McPherson Kan AP College of Emporia was the only Kansas survivor as five teams opened the McPherson Holiday Basketball Tournament. Emporia beat Sterling 83-69 Phillips University Enid Okla defeated Bethel 88-72 Taylor U Upland Ind beat McPherson 92-72 and Northwest Oklahoma State toppled Kansas Wesleyan 76-70. Semifinals feature Taylor vs Phillips and Northwestern Oklahoma vs C of E. Consolation games pair McPherson Bethel and Sterling Wesleya n. Gerald Spanner led Phillips with 17 points while Bethel's Mel Goering had 18 on free throws. Don Swartzkopf led Taylor with 20 points.
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Bowling Scores Wednesday Night Ladies Leaders
Snapshot of bowling results shows Towner and Robertson among top totals with high scores. R Mock posted 193-928, W Robertson 175-434, J Isham 155-372, M Zielsdorf 156-308, D Bryant 181-449, Wolgast 215-618, J Honn 161-491, and B Maroney 101-806 among noted performances.
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