Braves Face Kansas Wesleyan In Conference Showdown
The Ottawa University Braves travel to Salina to meet Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes in a pivotal conference game. The Coyotes, last year's champs, are led by Gary Cassell with strong support from Ray Wilbur and veterans Carroll Cyr, Bob Harris, Harold Morrise, Kaye Pearce, and Dan Smith. Ottawa counters with freshman standout Ron Jurenka and a balanced lineup featuring Dale Majors, Bill Kahler, Gary Williamson, Roger Kellner, and others. both teams enter undefeated in league play. The game airs at 8 pm on KTJO FM.
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L Hames
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Bill Kahler
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Roger Kellner
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Will Dedicate KSC Fieldhouse
Kansas State prepares special dedication of the fieldhouse as Mike Ahearn Field House and Gymnasium during the February 12 basketball game against Kansas. A halftime tribute honors Mike Ahearn for 26 years as Kansas State athletics director amid the naming approval by the Kansas Board of Regents last October. Special guests will include K-State lettermen coached by Ahearn and coaches mentored by him.
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Castellani Beats Mims in Tense Ring Dispute After Bout
Rocky Castellani won a 12 round middleweight decision over Holly Mims in Cleveland. Postfight drama erupted as Mims and entourage yelled we was robbed in the winner's room. trainers restrained a potential clash. Castellani, 159 143 pounds, was No. 2 and hinted Olson would fight him within 90 days.
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Stadium Work On Schedule At Municipal Stadium
Kansas City officials say the Kansas City Municipal Stadium expansion to 36 000 seats is on schedule with April 1 completion for major work. Athletics open there April 12. Builders found old footings inadequate for double decks, likening the project to a new park. Fred Kuentz notes salvaging only the lower grandstand base.
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Bowling Scores Twilight and Commercial Leagues Update
Bowling scores from Twilight League show Triangle Transit and Howlit led with high games and team totals, while Commercial League results feature Cities Servier Finch Page and Andreans among top scorers. Names noted include Wickman Finch Brown Doughty Campbell and Weidner Crane Bell.
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Crane
H. Ainsworth
Busy Bee Club Met at Mrs. Fox Home
Mrs. J. C. Cook hosts Busy Bee club gathering on January 6 with social time and a noon potluck. Evelyn Martin leads the business session, new 1955 committee appointments and constitution changes noted, door prize drawn for Mildred Cook, with several guests present. A chili supper for members and families is planned for January 15 at Central School.
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Mildred Cook
Ella Roush
Cyclones, Mustangs clash in NEK league showdown
Ottawa high school Cyclones seek to stay atop the NEK standings as they host the Argentine Mustangs in a 6:45 p.m. showdown with the varsity at 8:30. Mustangs coach Roy T. Baker relies on center Bob Castenada and a scoring lineup to counter Ottawa’s 6-1 mark. Other NEA action: Lawrence at Highland Park and Leavenworth hosting Atchison.
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Jack Henning
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Committee Announces Six Changes in Football Rules
NCAA Rules Committee approves six amendments aimed at fairness and honest play for next season. Key changes allow a starter to reenter once per quarter and modify the four minute period to curb deception, while nontarget adjustments seek stricter enforcement and coach compliance.
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Giraffes Communicating by Tail Signals Myth
A quirky claim suggests giraffes communicate by tail switching though science shows limited vocal range. A Bavarian Alpine chapel hosts Sunday services for climbers and skiers. Global temps are about two degrees higher than a century ago.
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