Ottawa Braves edge C. of E in overtime thriller
In a tense overtime battle at Wilson Field House Ottawa University Braves defeated College of Emporia 69 to 67. Dave Owen led Ottawa with 22 points while John McAninch added 16 and Sherm Price 8 as Ottawa improves to 11 4 in the conference, C of E slips to 9 5, with late free throws and a four second heroics sealing the win.
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C. of E. In the Overtime Period, Four of Ottawa’s Five Men Scored. Sherm Price
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Bowling Scores Friday Nights Ladies League
Gambles-0 high 10 R Boyer 163 high 30 M Hull 442 Royals-4 high 10 30 Hig Hills 191 649 Fairmont-6 high 10 30 F Hackler 171 478 Home Improvement-4 high 10 F Hughes 168 high 30 M Kuntz 417 OK Bargain-2 high 10 30 Jackson 183 431 Elmer-2 high 10 30 B Hughes 177 481 E and 8-0 high 10 30 V Hoffman 171 450 Trout-4 R high 10 30 H Carey 201 549 Maracaibo-4 high 1 30 N Lollar 170 448 Wits- high 108 30 D Toumbertin 171 374
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Louisburg Dominates Wellsville in Easy Victory
Louisburg powered to a 66-48 win over Wellsville after a quick first quarter lead. Wellsville briefly rallied in the second, but Louisburg pulled away by halftime and maintained the gap. The Louisburg B team also defeated Wellsville B 58-55 in the preliminary game.
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Wellsville Graders Split With Eudora
Wellsville graders split a pair with Eudora in Thursday grade school basketball at Wellsville. A game final Eudora 28 Wellsville 20 with Roger Downey scoring 9. B game Wellsville 23 Eudora 18 as Johnny Gorsage added 11.
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Preparing For Dangerous And Difficult Run
ALAN CLINE reports from SQUAW VALLEY CALIF where downhill racers begin a two mile run labeled dangerous and difficult. A 12 member committee screens the women’s downhill on KT22 while the men’s course was approved Friday. The women’s run, five days before the 1960 opening ceremonies, is expected to gain quick approval. The men start atop Squaw Peak at 8881 feet, dropping 2487 feet over two miles. women start at 8028 feet, dropping 1814 feet over 5997 feet.
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Oscar Robertson Leads Bearcats Past St Louis in Late Surge
Oscar Robertson scored 31 points as Cincinnati Bearcats rallied from a 50-47 deficit with 5:20 left, unleashing 11 straight points in the final minutes to beat St Louis 60-57. His 2,694 career points and 731 this season push Cincinnati toward a Missouri Valley title tie, while Bradley awaits Drake with Robertson unavailable.
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Griffith beats Ortega in Madison Square Garden debut
Emile Griffith, 21, wins a split decision over Gaspar Ortega in his first Garden main event. A scorecard error by announcer Johnny Addie caused a brief delay before referee Harry Ebbets’ correct 8-1-1 ruling in Griffith’s favor was announced amid crowd confusion. Griffith improved to 11-1-1 in 17 starts while Ortega fell to 8-9-1.
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Baseball Clinic Set for Feb 16 in Ottawa Jaycees Room
Ottawa hosts a baseball clinic February 16 in the Jaycees room at 13542 S. Main featuring Kansas City Athletics stars Bill Tuttle and Bud Daley plus sportscaster Bill Grigsby. Tuttle batted .300 with 43 RBIs in 1959. Daley went 16-13 last season. Grigsby has been a Major League broadcaster. Program begins at 7:30 with talks and a Q&A session.
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Satisfaction Guaranteed Furniture Upholstering Service Ad
Robert Barnes offers upholstery and repair services for truck seats tarps and combine canvas plus canvas awnings at 826 Ash with phone numbers CH 2-9730 after 6 PM and CH 2-3243 for daytime contact.
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Three Church League Games Slated For Monday Night
Ottawa Recreation Commission lists three senior division church league contests for Monday night at the Senior High gym. Church of the Nazarene meets Wesleyan Methodist, North Baptist faces First Baptist, and First Christian plays Trinity Methodist at 7, 7:45, and 8:30 respectively. Junior division action follows Tuesday with six matchups at 6, 6:35, 7:10, 7:45, 8:20, and 8:55 p.m.
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Richmond Triumphs Over Pomona 68 to 66 in Tight Clash
Richmond edged Pomona 68 to 66 after a slow start, with Briggs leading Richmond at 25 points and Burgoon directing Pomona with 20. Pomona's B team won 42 to 28 in the preliminary game as Richmond’s B squad trailed. The scoring box shows Wilson Sletchter Brock Chambera Berry Willisn Kipper Servnes and Burgoon among the top scorers.
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Whitt Leads Phoenix Open After Brisk 64
Don Whitt, a journeyman on the winter tour, moved two strokes ahead in Phoenix as the Phoenix Open entered its third round. The 29 year old Borrego Springs pro carded a 7 under par 64 following a 70 on day one, giving him an 8 under 36 hole total of 184.
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Pressure Now On Bradley After Bearcats Top St Louis
Cincinnati, ranked 11th, edged St Louis 60 57 as Oscar Robertson scored 31 points covering 16 of Cincinnati's last 19. Coach George Smith warned Bradley faces strong pressure after the rugged road win in St Louis.
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K State Matmen Clinch Eighth Win in Big Eight Meet
Kansas State Wildcats beat Colorado 19 to 9 in Manhattan, extending their record to eight wins in nine matches. Darrell Huggins at 189, Larry Ward at 137, Dee Gard at 147, Jerry Allen at 177, and Don Carter at heavyweight won their bouts for the Wildcats. The Buffaloes captured three events.
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Lane Defeats Rantoul 36-35 Lions Hold Off Bulldogs
Lane's Lions edged Rantoul's Bulldogs 36-35 after a fourth quarter rally. Donald White scored 11 on five baskets and a free throw for Lane while Joe Evans led Rantoul with 14 points in a low scoring clash.
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Weekend High School Basketball Scores Across Kansas and Missouri
Independence defeated Pittsburg 55 to 47 and Jola beat Coffeyville 69 to 64. Rosedale won 61 to 49 over Bonner Springs while Kansas City Rockhurst fell to Hayden 59 to 52. Olathe edged Paola 50 to 44 and Wyandotte posted 55 to 27 against Topeka. Washington Bethel lost 45 to 35 at Mission East, Atchison 60, Leavenworth 44. Lawrence 65, Highland Park 47. Ward 45, Mission North 42. Turner 56, Osawatomie 51. Parsons 77, Chanute 44. Fort Scott 59, Columbus 37. Humboldt 55, Yates Center 53. Louisburg 48, Wellsville 40. Eudora 40, DeSoto 39. Washburn Rural 74, Osage City 4. Gardner 67, Spring Hill 58. In college play Missouri Valley 71, Culver-Stockton 66. McPherson 100, Friends 81. Southwestern 75, Kansas Wesleyan 63. Ottawa 69, College of Emporia 67 in OT. St Benedicts 82, Omaha 53. Washburn 65, Maryville State 68. William Jewell 84, Graceland Iowa 80.
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Celtics Can Wind Up East Cage Victory
The Boston Celtics can seal the East Division race by winning both remaining games against the Philadelphia Warriors. They lead Philly by six games and face a weakened Warriors squad tonight at home without Wilt Chamberlain who later might play in a nationally televised game. Friday’s only game saw the Cincinnati Royals crush Detroit 183-101.
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Princeton Orioles Roll Over Appanoose 58 39
Princeton Orioles beat Appanoose 58 to 39 to stay in the Franklin County title race. Dick Fishburn led Princeton with 23 points, eight field goals and seven free throws, as they built a 16-8 first period lead and led by 19 late in the game. Keith Gilliland topped Appanoose with 14 points. Princeton improves to 8-3 while Williamsburg leads at 9-2.
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No Televising Of Return Game
Kansas State officials announced that the return game with Kansas University on February 24 will not be televised. Kansas State trails Kansas in the Big Eight after a 64-62 loss in Lawrence, and a limited ticket allotment is available at both schools.
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