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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1957
Page
6
Northeast Kansas High School League basketball stats show Ottawa High School tied for first place with Leavenworth. The data lists Ottawa and Leavenworth sharing the top position in the standings.
Ottawa University senior Ron Yingling ranks third in NAIA free throw accuracy among small colleges with 36 of 40 attempts for 90 percent and 100 total points this year. Jim Peck leads with 65 of 71 and Bill Widgeon follows at 90.2 percent. across 450 member schools, 20 players from 14 states average 20.7 points per game or better.
Pomona grade school beat Lane 44 to 30 last night at Pomona. Three Pomona players reached double figures and Avdin Miller led with 12 points. Danny Servaes and Ralph Nelson added 10 each, while Lane’s Cole scored 14.
Syracuse report says Arizona boxer Felled Bethea in a tough 10 round decision at War Memorial Auditorium. Folley scored his 28th victory in 31 starts despite Bethea flooring him in round seven. Judges Albino and Scozza had Folley 5-4-1, Fazio saw Bethea 5-4-1. AP card favored Folley 53-2.
Wichita University overwhelmed St. Louis Billikens 69 to 64. Key contributors include Stevens with 21 points and Woodworth adding 16 as Wichita claimed its second Missouri Valley Conference win of the season.
The NCAA plans to tighten amateurism and recruiting rules with debate shifting toward two amendments on financial aid limits and a campus visitor cost policy. A strong pushback against signing letters of intent as contracts dominated discussion, while penalties were imposed on several coaches and discussions on a national pledge failed to gain support.
Nationwide action sees Saint Louis, Louisville, and Penn among unbeaten or improving teams. St Louis loses to Louisville 69-64 as Joe Lane leads with 21. Louisville, 5th in AP poll, crushes Memphis State 93-71. Penn rallies to beat Cornell 77-72 after trailing, while Saint Joseph's survives La Salle 97-85 in OT. Brandeis falls to St Anselm, Fordham shows form, and Syracuse extends win streak to seven.
Ed Delk led McPherson with 26 points and Bernard Whitley added 22 in an 82-71 victory over Baker in the opening Kansas Conference game. Baker's top scorer was Charles Hiswick with 24 points. Also, Kansas Wesleyan was routed by the Air Force Academy in Denver as the Airmen won 82-43 with Cadet Bob Becker scoring 46.
Louis report: Bowden Wyatt, Tennessee coach, named Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches Association for leading the Vols to an undefeated season and Sugar Bowl appearance. Wyatt’s personable leadership noted at the luncheon in St. Louis.
Ottawa University coach Bill Frear impressed by Bethel College Maroons in preview of Kansas conference opener in Newton. Bethel beat Friends University 85 to 80 in Wichita with starters Dick Graber Loeffler Penner and Reusser contributing 28 points off the bench. Bethel used screens and quick shooting to trouble the Braves. broadcast of the game was cancelled.
Friends University meets Baker University in Baldwin on Friday night in the Wildcats home opener. The Quakers bring top scorers Don Lassell and Charlie Taylor as they seek a strong conference start against a strengthened Baker lineup and a competitive McPherson field. Game time is 7:45.
Jackie Robinson declares firm in retirement plan after Giants bid to extend his career. He will submit a voluntary retirement letter by next Tuesday, rejecting money and pressure. Feeney and the Giants reportedly offered a $100,000 year contract, including a $30,000 player purchase from Brooklyn, but Robinson remains unconvinced.
Among lired ers during 1956 His piloting earns led to a sum of $133 278 with figures reflecting a niche aviation era.
Reading from local bowling reports, Ellen Hickman led Anchor Saving with a 198 game and 522 series during the January week, while Roxie Vogler of Unique posted 172 and 471. The Anchor squad posted a 794 high game and 2232 series as the season continues with multiple players named and several 200-plus games noted across Thursday and Friday leagues.
The article lists multiple bowlers and averages across teams with figures like 161 for an A-team member, 164 for Mary Lu Burgoon, and 170 for Maxine Lewis. It notes subbing players Hel en Carey Leola Meador Leona Jones and Ruth Carlson with various six and three or six game averages, and mentions city tournament entries due the week of January 25.
A fragment notes that a turtle lacks teeth but has sharp jaws for tearing and swallows food whole. It mentions King Francis I of France wearing a fancy costume during the 16th century with a coat adorned by 13,600 gold buttons. Corbet and Ives prints historically sold for six cents each now fetching up to a thousand dollars from art collectors.
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