Braves Hopeful as Ottawa Hosts Bethel in Key Clash
Ottawa University eyes a five game push in the Kansas Conference as they host Bethel at Wilson Field House. Coach Bill Frear cites a brighter outlook after KWU’s win altered the standings while stressing Bethel’s danger and Ottawa’s need to derail the Threshers’ offense led by Tony Verdi and Bruce Ediger. The junior seniors pace Bethel and Ottawa seeks to reclaim momentum before a Town Team prelim.
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Top Teams Roll On As Delay Tactics Backfire
UCLA holds undisputed No 1 as Princeton and four other teams gain ground in AP poll. Southern California stumbles 44 minutes in upset bid, UCLA wins 40-35 in overtime. Dartmouth uses ball control 34 minutes but loses 30-16 to Indiana? (Note: source text provided.)
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Wesleyan Moves Into Tie for First in Conference
The Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes beat College of Emporia 85-80 in Emporia to pull even with Emporia for first in the Kansas Conference. Wesleyan led by as much as 10 in the second half, then sealed it with six consecutive free throws as Larry Williams and Phil Coleman each scored 21 points while Gary Davison led C of E with 22. Baker beat Bethany 54-44 in Lindsborg for a 7-7 league mark. Fort Hays State fell 102-79 to Lincoln University. Emporia State lost 93-89 at Northwest Oklahoma State.
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City Basketball CHURCH LEAGUE ADULT DIVISION SUMMARY
Church League adult standings show multiple teams led by First Baptist Grogan and Sacred Heart with varied scores. Notable player tallies include Lewis and Myers for First Baptist and Rupp for Sacred Heart.
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Turner routs Ottawa sophs as fouls dominate game
Turner Eagles defeated Ottawa sophomores 64 to 31 in a high foul game with 57 total fouls and Turner earning 20 free throw attempts while Ottawa made 15. Lyon led Turner with 16 points, as Ottawa struggled to 8 field goals and trailed 30 to 15 at half.
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Lyndon Tigers win Osage County title on Overbrook win
Lance Jones of Lyndon named Herald Area Player of the Week after scoring 19 points in Lyndon’s 68 57 victory over Overbrook to clinch the Osage County League basketball crown. Jones, usually a supporting player on Lyndon’s high scoring team, delivered in the clutch.
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Pro Basketball Scores: Baltimore Triumphs Over St Louis 107 98
In a basketball schedule note Baltimore defeated St Louis 107 to 98. Other games listed include Los Angeles at New York San Francisco versus Philadelphia at Pittsburgh Detroit at Chicago Boston versus Cincinnati at Cleveland and St Louis at Baltimore at St Paul Minnesota.
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Clay retains heavyweight title after dominating Terrell
Cassius Clay battered Ernie Terrell over 15 rounds to retain the heavyweight crown in a one sided bout. Clay’s footwork and defense nullified Terrell’s jab while judges and AP tallies favored the champion. Possible next challengers include Zora Folley and George Chuvalo with a Madison Square Garden or Detroit venue rumored for late March.
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May Be Necessary For Ryun At MSU Record
At the Michigan State Relays in East Lansing Kansas star Jim Ryun, world mile and half mile record holder, seeks a new fieldhouse mark in the mile. Rival Conrad Nightingale of Kansas State looms as a strong challenger as Ryun anchors Kansas in the two mile relay.
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