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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1958
Page
1
Olivet High School captured the Osage County League championship with a 39 to 38 victory over Overbrook in a dramatic finish. Eugene and Glen Davis led Olivet with key late baskets as Clifford Walker secured the final free throw after a stall and a late Overbrook rally.
Melvern defeated Lyndon 68 to 42 to claim third place in the A division consolation game. Forward Larry Adking, a 6 7 transfer from Highland Park, dominated defense and scored 19 points with six field goals and nine free throws. John Schultz added 27 points on 12 field goals, while Dwight Trout led Lyndon with 15 points.
Overbrook's B team dominated Lyndon 44 to 19 to clinch the division trophy. John Rose led Overbrook with 18 points while Lyndon's Larry Thurston scored 5. The game opened with a 6 point Overbrook lead, extended to 19 at halftime, and after a Lyndon surge in the third, Overbrook finished strong with 19 points in the final period to match Lyndon's total.
Ottawa University Braves defeated Kansas Wesleyan 80 to 39 in an ECAC game. Coach Bill Frear's squad improved to 4-1 in conference and 9-4 overall. Key scorers included Jerry Wels with 21 for KWU and Bob Maphery early buckets for OU, with strong team rebounding from Agne McGhee Owen Driski and Garrison. The next game is Friday at McPherson.
In the Kan gas Stee American Legion Bowling Tournament at Royal T Vanes the Richardson Service team of Atchison and the American Legion team No. 3 of Olathe tied for first with 3009 after two rounds. Ottawa’s Cut-Off Club and Keith Men’s Wear Paola slipped to third and fourth. Hoisington’s Legion No. 1 moved to fifth with 2949. New doubles leaders from Ogden posted 1293, while Ogden’s Staten and Dickerson led all events with 1922 points as 40 of 92 teams have completed bowling ahead of three weekends left.
Rory Calhoun clashes with Spider Webb in a return middleweight bout in Frisco tonight with a possible shot at the 160 pound title. Virgil Akins defends the world welterweight crown Tuesday against Tony DeMarco in Boston in a non televised 15 rounder. Bobby Boyd faces Holly Mims in Miami Beach in a 10 rounder Wednesday on ABC at 9 p.m. (CST).
The Lane YFF gathered at Mrs. Ila Owens's home Thursday afternoon. Members and relatives shared news of trips including visits to family in San Diego and Denver, and dinners hosted by local households. Attending families included the Christians of Lane Osawatomie and Wichita connections with many relatives visiting or planning moves and reunions.
Four area basketball games highlight Tuesday action. Top clash Pomona at Appanoose while Manhattan, Ottawa and local rivals meet in other matchups. Predictions and recent results frame tonight’s slate as teams chase league play and tournament prep.
Irish gunmen believed to be IRA members attacked a North Irish police patrol near Killiney on the Republic border. Security officials said the raiders fled into the nearby Republican countryside. No casualties were reported.
Mrs Kurt Weigand hosted an all day Friendly Club gathering at her Homewood home with Mrs Clyde Wyatt presiding. The group voted to donate $5 to the March of Dimes and to increase membership dues. Secretary treasurer Mrs Waller Reh presented the annual report. The next meeting is set for February 12 at the homes of Mrs Henry Reh and Mrs Gene Reh.
A garbled snapshot of sheriff deeds and property transfers lists numerous lot parcels, owners and grantees including Rex KE, Shistero, Kenneth Baxter, Lao H Johnson, Robert A Bogie, Hutchieon, Ralph Turner, Dacrea SWOy, A M Grives, Charles T Marconott, Wm Si SE1, Hulda Hally, Shaw, T Ludington, Bheritts Deeds, Harry Brown, Laver W Roller, Dundee Place, James R Smithhelsier, Eva Fairchild, Henry J Bit, Florence B Walter and others. The entry references multiple blocks, additions, and sections across various plats, indicating a sheriff’s deed transfer notebook excerpt with numerous parcel descriptions and recipients.
Britain shivers under a cold wave with heavy snow in many areas and icy winds. Cornwall, famed for sunshine, reports snowfall while London remains snow-free with bitter 26 degree morning temperatures.
Former Kansas University football coach Chuck Mather states he will work for an insurance company. At 42, he feels it is not the time for another coaching assignment. He resigned from KU after the 1957 season and is living in Canton, Ohio, with a job offer from Equitable Life Assurance Society of America and plans to reside in Canton or Massillon, Ohio.
In the Royal T Sunter League, bowlers post scores including Morris 143 and 280, Hennick 208 and 371, Brown 110, Hillis 128, Stine 148, Marlin 193 and 209. Names such as Harden, Shepherd, Gen Hennick, and Brown appear with high game and series figures.
Kansas State defeated by Oklahoma 60 to 4 in a rough scoreline. Kansas beat Missouri 54 to 8. Town State edged Nebraska 62 to 74. Wichita topped Tulsa 43 to 74.
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