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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1955
Page
3
Cassell scores 21 as the Coyotes fall to Wesleyan 35 to 21. Wilbur leads rebounds for the losers. Surenko sprains an ankle early and will be re-evaluated today. Next Tuesday the Braves visit Baker University in Baldwin for a tough conference clash.
Ottawa high school Cyclones defeated Argentine 75 to 53 led by Roger Casida with 26 points. The team shot 45 percent and connected on 35 free throws, staying ahead from the opening moment. Richard Allen led Ottawa’s Twisters with 14 points while Bob Miller scored 16 for the visitors.
The Ottawa crew highlights a high scoring affair led by Casida with 16 points in the first half and a 57 to 33 edge after three periods. Casida fuels a 59-51 final by Baldwin, while Casteneda and Harder spark Argentine in bursts and Reams leads the visitors’ late push.
The Overbrook Gophers held a 16 point third quarter lead but Lyndon rallied in the final period. Jim Lee left with personal fouls late, and Lyndon scored 25 points in the final stanza while Overbrook added 10. Wischropp led Lyndon with 16.
The visiting Melvern team defeated the local five 68 to 58 last night. Melvern overcame a one point defect early in the second period and pulled steadily ahead, sealing the win for the visitors in a tense midweek matchup.
City Manager L P Cookingham told the City Council that a 2 million dollar bond is needed to complete a modern 36 000 seat Athletics park with broader streets and better parking. Last year 2 1/2 million dollars was approved to buy Blues Stadium and remodel it for major league use.
Richmond rallied late to defeat Pomona 40 to 36 in a Franklin County League game. Merle Feuerborn scored 24 for the Cubs, while Dick Richardson led Pomona with 10. The Pirates had capped the preliminary B-game 61 to 18 behind Leon Burgoon’s 20 points.
Rantoul high scorers Jim Swanson with 16 points and Duane Randel with 12 led the Bulldogs as Rantoul defeated Williamsburg 46 to 40 in a Franklin County league game. Burg’s Charles Schoonover led visitors with 11. Rantoul reserves added seven by Ken Johnson. Williamsburg travels to Lyndon, while Rantoul hosts Richmond next.
The ball game stayed rough throughout and saw a late surge from Argentine, who fouled twice as often as the Cyclones. Brill led the locals as they held on in the final minutes, despite a brief Mustang rally in the last three minutes.
In Springfield Missouri Drury defeated Tarkio 109 to 92 after a marathon game of the Missouri College Athletic Union. Officials found the first half timer ran at half speed, shortening play before the half ended 59-56.
Ottawa University coach Paul Andree welcomed a recent college football rule change that allows a starter to leave and reenter once per quarter. He cited Bethel game examples where second-team players gained experience while the score swung, noting the rule will help players enter more often and ease coaching stress.
Quenemo cagers overcame a third quarter deficit to beat Olivet 60 to 58. Curtiss Gray sealed the victory with clutch late defense and free throws after Intercepting passes and drawing a foul. Gene Mayden led Quenemo with 17 points while McCabe and Wright led Olivet.
Ottawa University Braves defeated Kansas Wesleyan 61 to 56 in Salina to stay perfect in Kansas Conference play at 3-0. Dale Majors scored 24 and Bill Kahler 20 amid steady Ottawa offense and key late free throws sealing the win despite Wesleyan rallies and a tight full-court press.
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