Two Tough Ones For Cyclones
Ottawa High Cyclones face back to back North East Kansas League games starting at Highland Park in Topeka and then Leavenworth at home. Coach Stevens notes a tough road ahead despite a December 63 53 win, emphasizes defensive rebounding progress and the return to form of Ronnie Reusch following a football injury. The stretch ends with three home games against Hayden Emporia and Lawrence, who beat Ottawa earlier.
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85 000 Reasons For Signing Up
Willie Mays signed a contract at the Polo Grounds for about 85000 dollars making him perhaps the 1960s top salary. The move with the Giants from New York to San Francisco in 1958 followed a season with a batting drop from .347 to .315 due to injuries. He remained a crowd draw at Seals Stadium, packing over a million fans for the second straight season.
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Cold Mules Fall to Springfield in MIAA Clash
Springfield State Bears defeated Warrensburg 76 to 48 to tighten the MIAA race as Kirksville and Warrensburg trailed. Jerry Kirksey led Springfield with 19 points while Warrensburg failed to reach double figures. Independent matchup results included Harris Teachers 88 Illinois College 68 and Loyola Chicago 74 Washington St Louis 69. Cape Girardeau meets Arkansas State in Jonesboro. Kansas City University and Rockhurst joust in Kansas City.
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C U Braves Prep for Bethel Game After Tough Baker Loss
Ottawa University Braves ramp up practice after a 61 to 42 loss to Baker. Assistant coach Boucek cites improved hustle and new zone defense and pass patterns as they prepare to face Bethel in Newton Saturday. Braves stand 7-3 in Kansas Conference with a .700 league mark and 64.7 points per game.
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Bowling Scores in Royal League and National Guard Reels
Bowling results show multiple teams and players posting high series and game scores. Notable lines include National Guard No 2 1 High 10 30 A Burgoon 220 543 and National Guard No 1 3 High 10 30 C Strickland 187 544 with Sunrise 3 led by Bryant 234 608. Goodyear 0 High 10 30 Stine 163 465.
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Wellsville B Team Edges In Prelim to 42-31
In a preliminary contest, Wellsville B defeated their opponent 42 to 31. The season box score lists players from Gan Service L High Mendell 178 475, Figgins 223 554, Crawford 171 449, Wolgast 201 511, Mueller 202 550, Griffin 166 474 with multiple high totals. Score by quarters shows Wellsville leading after each period in a low scoring outing.
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Overbrook Routs Wellsville 68-36 in Basketball Clash
Overbrook overwhelmed Wellsville 68 to 36 as the Eagles trailed early and failed to rally against the taller Overbrook squad. The Overbrook reserve team also made strong showings in the mismatch.
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Bethany Swedes strengthen lead with 97-72 win over Friends
Bethany College's Swedes stayed atop the Kansas Conference with a 97-72 victory at Lindsborg Tuesday night, improving to 8-2 in league play while Friends dropped to 0-10. Bethel rose to fourth after an 80-68 win at Newton over Sterling, and St Benedict's beat Omaha University 59-44. Other non conference results included Emporia Presbies over Tabor 63-52 and St Mary’s of Dodge City sweeping Dallas 79-51.
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Boy Danny Heater Scores 135 Points in One Game
Burnsville and Widen met in a high school basketball game as Danny Heater, a 6-foot senior, erupted for 135 points. Coach Jack Stalnaker said the attack was planned to chase a record, with Heater collecting 53 field goals and 29 foul throws after a 27-point average prior to the game.
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West Virginia and Virginia Tech Seek Top Wins in Big Week
West Virginia resumes its bid for national top ranking after an 11 day layoff and travels to Pitt in its first game since a Jan 16 Villanova win. Virginia Tech aims for its ninth straight victory as it faces Dayton on the road in pursuit of recognition in the Southern Conference. Both teams ride winning streaks as they clash with key opponents this week.
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Rozelle Named NFL Commissioner Finalized For 1960
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. Pete Rozelle, 33, general manager of the Los Angeles Rams, was chosen as the NFL’s sixth commissioner. The selection, as a compromise candidate to succeed the late Bert Bell, came unexpectedly and clears the deck for today’s debate on league expansion.
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