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Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1956

Page

3

Wesleyan Trip Braves 58 Ottawa Falls 47

Wesleyan University defeated Ottawa University 58 to 47 at Wilson Field House. Ottawa led 26 25 at halftime before Wesleyan surged in the second half as Coyotes shooters improved. Freshman Bob Knight from Horton scored 11 for Ottawa and showed promise in his first college game.

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Gillman Contests Pro Bowl Call in Final Seconds

East wins 31 30 over West in the sixth annual Pro Bowl amid postgame dispute over a ruling by field judge Joe Gonzales. Washington Redskins’ Scooter Scudero appeared to ground the ball in the end zone after Bert Rechichar’s 50 yard field goal, but the official called an automatic touchback placing the ball at the East 20. Sid Gillman argued the West deserved an automatic safety and two points.

Los Angeles Joe Gonzales West Bert Rechichar Baltimore Colts Joe Scooter) Scudero Washington Redskins Scudero Edach Sid Gillman Ollie Matson

Chiefs Rip West Squad in OT Showdown Standings Stir

A 210 pound back starred as Ottawa surged to a dramatic overtime win over Leavenworth and Atchison. Scoring included a 91 yard kickoff return and a 50 yard punt return for touchdowns. Lawrence, Highland Park, and Chicago Cardinals were also noted in the league standings with Ottawa leading 5 4 and West teams struggling.

Eamler Chicago Cardinals Ottawa Lawrence Leavenworth Atchison Highland Park

Presbies Bethel Lead KCAC Race In Tight Standings

KCAC basketball race narrows as College of Emporia Presbies lead with four wins and Bethel Maroons follow with three, both undefeated in conference play. Ottawa has three losses. Baker, Kansas Wesleyan, and other teams mix in as schedule unfolds. Conference action includes key matchups and upcoming crossovers shaping the title chase.

Kansas City Kansas College of Emporia Presbies Bethel Maroons College of Emporia Bethel Ottawa Friends Emporia C. of E Richard Freeman Presbies Kansas Wesleyan Tabor Baker Bethany McPherson Pet College of Chiogria Colorado Nebraska Baker Lincoln Nebraska Friends Otlawa

Three Bidding For Western Loop Berth

Directors of the Class A Western Baseball League adjourned without a decision on Wichita replacement. A Jan. 28 meeting in Colorado Springs will pick between Topeka or Hutchinson for the open berth as Rapid City postponed. The league will add Amarillo and Albuquerque, expanding from six teams.

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Big 7 Quintets Clash With League Rival

The Colorado Buffaloes, the only team not yet hurling in the Big Seven basketball race, face their league rival this week in a pivotal matchup. The contest highlights the ongoing conference siege as both teams seek early supremacy.

Colorado Buffaloes

This Week's Cage Menu Tuesday matchups listed

Tuesday features Baker at Q A S OHS at Olathe Carbondale at Overbrook Pomona at Princeton Appanoose at Willamsburg Rantoul at Lane Greeley at Richmond Baldwin at Eudora Wellsville at Edgerton Wednesday Jr Hi at Emporia Friday OHS at Atchison Overbrook at Olivet Rantoul at Pomona Princeton at Williamsburg Appanoose at Lyndon Richmond at Lane Quenemo at Michigan Valley Gardner at Baldwin Wellsville at Spring Hill Saturday OU at McPherson.

Tuesday Baker Q.A

Bowling Scores and Football Visit Set for Syracuse Clash

Bowling scores include Briscoe 194 and Wickman 436 with 10-20 Motelet 200 and 617. Army’s football team will visit Archbold Stadium for the first time on October 20 to play Syracuse.

Briscoe Wickman Wiekuman Snider Crites Motelet Army Archbold Stadium Syracuse

Middlecoff Bags Crosby Pro Am Title In Rain Deluge

Victor Middlecoff, of Tennessee, won the Bing Crosby National Pro-Am Golf Tournament at Pebble Beach with a 202 over 54 holes, a record, in a driving rain. He shot 68 in the final round to finish 14 under par, with Mike Souchak second at 207 and Bob Rosburg tied for third at 211. Ben Hogan retired to 221, while Crosby and Hogan tied for 10th at 196.

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Stiff Slate For OHS This Week

Ottawa high school Cyclones face three tough tasks this week as the season continues. They travel to Olathe tomorrow to meet a strong Eagle five in a 6:45 p.m. BY game. Coach H. K. Stevens plans to bring 20 players. Friday at Atchison Ottawa meets the Redmen, led by Ron Clarkson 6-3, a top scorer rebounding 18 per game, with Don Thoring and Tom Wyrick back as guards. Marvin Wilson captains the Cyclones in this NEAL clash.

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