Braves Seek Clean Start at Home Against Friends
The Ottawa University Braves, coming off a clean Kansas Conference opener, host an improved Friends University squad at Wilson Fieldhouse tonight at 8 p.m. The undercard features the Brave seconds versus KU reserves at 6:15 p.m. Key players include Bob Young with 25 points per game and Dale Lanning's departure, while Gary Williamson continues to boost Ottawa with rebounding and defense as the team aims for another close, tough contest. In college hoops news, Kentucky remains atop the AP poll after a narrow loss, signaling a competitive night ahead in national play.
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Three-Way Tie In Big Seven After Colorado Win
Colorado beat Kansas 65-54 at Lawrence to pull even with Missouri and Kansas State for the Big Seven lead at 2-0. Burdette Ualderson led Colorado with 22 points while Kansas’ John Parker had 16. Kansas star Dallas Dobbs was sidelined by an ankle injury. Colorado led 41-24 at halftime and remains idle until Jan. 24. Missouri, 9-2, and Kansas State, 7-3, loom as the main challengers with four games left this week.
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Signing Up For 39th Annual Race
Two drivers who crashed in the 1954 Indianapolis 500 are among the first entries for the 39th annual "500" set for May 30 in Indianapolis. A new streamlined car is also listed among early participants.
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Pomona Town Team Top Lane In 53 34 Victory
Pomona ground out a 53 to 34 win over Lane last night with Danny Schulz leading Pomona with 17 points. Huffman scored 12 for Lane. Box score shows Pomona players Schulz 17 and Miller 9, Lane players Hartman and G Chambers among others. Score by quarters lists Pomona ahead throughout the game.
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Ottawa High Opens NEK Loop Lead With Two Wins
Ottawa High School’s basketball five surged to first place in the Northeast Kansas League after back to back wins over Highland Park and Leavenworth. The Cyclones hit 21 of 41 from the field, improved to seven straight above 40 percent, and saw Jed Kaiser dish eight assists in a close win over Leavenworth. Bob Castenada scored 29 for Kansas City in a 70-54 win over Highland Park. Argentine, guided by Roy Baker, visits Friday seeking an upset.
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Harridge presses for prompt dismissal or trial in AL antitrust suit
CHICAGO William Harridge president of the American League urged a prompt dismissal or a prompt trial of a 12 million dollar antitrust lawsuit against 13 major league baseball teams. The suit, filed three years earlier by the bankrupt Liberty Broadcasting System of Dallas, named all major league clubs except Brooklyn Cincinnati and the Chicago White Sox.
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Bowling Scores Ladies League Day Highlights and Leaders
Report lists top performances across teams including Sowers 168 high game and Lewis 164 high game. Key totals feature Russell 469 for Bond’s and Compton 555 for Keefer’s while Welborn’s Shister posts 216 and 817. Denmark notes 315000 foreign visitors in early 1954.
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Ottawa's Scrappy B Team Leads Early Cage Buzz
Ottawa's B squad, coached by John Giger, has surged to a 4-1 record and a clean slate against NEA league B teams. The OHL seconds average 58 points per game, with three players over 50 this season. Key contributors include Bundy Morris Price Allen Fredricks Wilson and Ainsworth with reserves Forsythe Luce Higgins Harkins Henning. The squad’s lone blemish is a one-point loss to Emporia, followed by a 55-43 win over Leavenworth’s seconds.
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Orioles Show Flood of Rookies in New Lineup
New York reports the Baltimore Orioles rely heavily on rookies as the Browns’ 16 months in St. Louis to Baltimore reduce the roster to about half new faces. Manager Paul Richards already flags Hal Smith, a 24-year-old rookie catcher, as the likely No. 1 receiver, despite no major league games yet.
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Smith Seen as High on West Player Trade
Fragmentary notes indicate sentiment that Smith from the New York league is valued in a player swap. Another scout mentions Smith’s potential and that this trade reflects ongoing evaluations of a big Frankfort, Illinois youngster.
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