Wilt Chamberlain Returns to Philadelphia with 22 Points 29 Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain, back with the 76ers after a three year absence, scored 22 points and grabbed 29 rebounds in a 111-102 win over the Warriors. He drew a standing ovation, hinted at upcoming trouble for NBA rivals, and provided a dominant inside presence with 11 blocked shots.
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Ralph Bernstein
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Wilt Chamberlain
76Ers
San Francisco Warriors
Chamberlain
Warriors
San Francisco
Alex Hannum
Boston Celtics
NBA
Hannum
Wilt
Boston
Dolph Schayes
Chamberelain
Connie Dierking
Paul Neumann
Lee Shaffer
Regents name new leadership at Fort Hays State College
Kansas Board of Regents approves Cade Suran as athletic director at Fort Hays State College and Charles Brehm as basketball coach. Suran, a Fort Hays coach for 19 seasons, records 260 wins and 146 losses with multiple championships. Brehm, five seasons at Dodge City with 93-28, is Topeka native and former Washburn star.
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Topeka
Kansas Board of Regents
Cade Suran
Fort Hays State College
Charles
Chuck) Brehm
Suran
Paul
Busch) Gross
Brehm
Dodge City
Hays
R Washburn University
Doge City
Fort Hays
Kansas City
Harlan, Downs
Wellington
Kansas Weseleyan University
Kansas Jayhawk
Durham
Kan
Air Force
Altamont
Fort Hays State
KU Coach Considered by Oregon State
Portland Oregon The Oregonian reported that University of Kansas football coach Jack Mitchell was being considered for the Oregon State head job after Tommy Prothro left for UCLA. Mitchell said he was not interested, citing a fine prospective squad in Lawrence.
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Portland, Ore
The
Oregonian
University of Kansas
Jack Mitchell
Oregon State
Tommy Prothro
UCLA
Lawrence
Mitchell
Tittle May Quit Game
NEW YORK AP The New York Giants will reveal today whether veteran quarterback Y A Tittle retires or seeks another season in the National Football League The Giants scheduled a press conference but did not specify the subject The event followed a 2 10 2 season and widespread speculation Tittle at 39 pondered retirement or continuation with the Giants
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NEW York
New York Giants
Y. A. Tittle
Giants
Tittle
Wichita State benches Bowman and Davis over academic issues
Start ing center Nate Bowman and reserve Gerald Davis are dismissed from the Wichita State basketball squad for the first semester failure to meet academic obligations. Coach Gary Thompson said they may be reinstated before the Jan. 29 Loyola of Chicago game or the Louisville game, depending on grades.
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Wichita, Kan
Nate Bowman
Gerald Davis
Wichita State University
Gary Thompson
Loyola of Chicago
Louisville
Thompson
Lettuce Taunts Cloud Patterson Clay Fight Hints
Cassius Clay taunts Floyd Patterson in Madison Square Garden as promoters eye a February 1 showdown with George Chuvalo. Clay calls Patterson Rabbit and slights him, promising a title shot if he beats Chuvalo. The incident ends with Patterson returning to sparring, avoiding further confrontation.
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Marlboro
N.Y
Cassius Clay
Floyd Patterson
George Chuevale
Clay
Patterson
Ballyhoo
Floyd
Toronto
Madison Square Garden
New York
Cassius
Chuvalo
Mr. Clay
Bowling Bits: Women lead weekly bowling standings and highs
Naomi Fritts reports Ruth Carlson top bowler for the week ending Jan 15 with a 255 game and 609 series marking her first 600. Multiple teams and players post highs across Ottawa Bowl venues, with standings showing Elk’s Ladies, Grogan’s Service, and Royal TLanes in top positions. Pauline Jackson converts six splits in three games.
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Naomi Fritts
Ruth Carlson
Peoples Nail Bank
Grogan
Lela Mae Santarpia
Jessie Speer
Lee
Elk’s
Lavina Campbell
V.F.W
Peoples Nat'l Bank
Arnold’s Jewelry
Royal T Lanes
Peoples Nat’l Bank
Grogan’s Service
Margaret Jones
Eloise Milton
Ella
Beautyland
Susan Wolgast
Elaine Hills
Royal T
Crites Applicances
Pauline Jackson
Top Stars Square Off For Meet
Los Angeles invites a star studded indoor track meet with 25 Olympians competing in the sixth Los Angeles Invitational. Billy Mills meets Gerry Lindgren in the two mile, Geoff Pyne and others race Lindgren. Clyde Matson aims at a shot put record while Ralph Boston and Gayle Hopkins prep the long jump. Olympic relay pair Mike Larrabee and Al Williams run the 500 meters.
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Los Angeles
California
Billy Mills
Gerry Lindgren
George Young
New Zealand
Geoff Pyne
Lindgren
Spokane
Wash
Cyrul Burleson
Oregon
Cary Weisiger
Bill Detson
Jim Grelle
Ranedy Matson
Jay Silvester
Dave Davis
John McGrath
Blaine Lindgren
Rex Cawley
Cawley
Tokyo
Paul Wilson
Neure
Downey High School
Don Jessy
Sam Kirk
Risto Ankio
John Rose
Mel Hein Jr
Floyd Manning
Ron Morris
Ralph Boston
Gayle Hopkins
Darrell Horn
Mike Larrabee
Alis Williams
Bowling Leagues Seasonal High Scores and Leaders
In Ottawa and area leagues, bowlers posted top scores across men’s and ladies events. Notable marks included Burress 190 and 485 series in the Men’s Classic, Percival 191-478, Hull 231-620, Fritts 195 with Lewis 501, and Tucker 189-518 in various league divisions. Ladies saw Thrasher 178 and Brandon 431, with Milton 202 and Skilling 435 among others.
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Ottawa Insulation
O. Burress
Moore Chevolds
Milwaukee In Mind For Major League Expansion
NEW YORK AP Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick said Milwaukee should receive prime consideration if the majors expand further. After a two hour meeting with three Teams, Inc. members, Frick indicated timing and method remain uncertain. Also present were Warren Giles, Edmund Fitzgerald, Irwin Maier, and Ben Barkin.
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New York
Ford Frick
Milwaukee
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