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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1956

Page

4

Cyclones Fall Short in State Opener to Newton Railers

Ottawa, hampered by a tight Newton zone defense, mustered only 39 points as Newton High School routed Ottawa 49 to 39 in the Class AA state tournament opener at Manhattan. Dennis Walker scored 20 for Newton, while Ted O Brill led Ottawa with a dozen. The Railers pulled away in the third period and will face Parsons in tonight’s quarterfinals.

Ottawa Fred Harder OHS Harder I J Cyclones Newton Splay Nailers Brill Newton High School Manhattan Kangas Prep Railers H. K. Stevens Ted O' Brill Dennis Walker Walker Parsons Topeka Winfield Wyandotte Kansas City Sutchinson Hutch Wareham Bill Osburn Osburn Waller Hag Bett Smith Wilson A Bturd Prieg Bremena Morris Arellano Bundy Andrew Higeina Garnet Offlelala Lin qulat-Carlson

NCAA Semi Finals At K U Tonight

In Lawrence Kansas the Western Regional semifinals feature Oklahoma City and Southern Methodist favored to beat Kansas State and Houston respectively. Kansas State upset prognosticators by finishing first in the Big Seven, while Houston leads the strong Missouri Valley. Oklahoma City plays Kansas State at 7 30 p m and SMU vs Houston at 9 30 p m both in Kansas University's arena with regional finals the following night.

Lawrence Kan Us Oklahoma City Southern Methodist Kansas State Houston Missouri Valley Conference SMU Associated Press Kansas University Big New

McNeese faces Pittsburg in NAIA semifinal showdown

McNeese and Pittsburg. Kansas City slate lists a high scoring pace as McNeese guard Bill Reigel eyes his 1,171 season total and a 34.4-point average through 34 games. Texas Southern and Wheaton also advance to the NAIA semis with Western Illinois exiting.

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Santee Will Solo Again In Amateur Battle

Cleveland indoor track meet features Wes Santee racing the mile as court cases drag. The 23-year-old Marine lieutenant, suspended by the AAU last February, seeks injunctions to overturn the ban while running in two mile sections against Ed Kirk and Bill Taylor.

Cleveland Wes Santee Amateur Athletic Union State Supreme Court New York Santee AAU Knights of Columbus Milwaukee Ed Kirk Lockbourne Columbus Bill Taylor Quantico

Amateur Status Is Challenged At U S Figure Skating

Philadelphia reports a sudden challenge to Ronnie Robertson’s amateur status as a top contender at the U S championships. The United States Figure Skating Assn. said a foreign skating association representative accused him of demanding excessive expenses for an exhibition, clouding the event.

Philadelphia Ronnie Robertson U.S United States Figure Skating Assn Robertson

Pretty Prairie Defeats Baldwin 53 to 43 in State Semifinals

Pretty Prairie Bulldogs used a measured offense to beat Baldwin 53 43 in Emporia advancing to the Class B state tournament semi finals. Steve French led the winners with 15 points while Warren Willis scored 16 for Baldwin as the Bulldogs lingered in the chase all game.

Emporie Kas Pretty Prairie Baldwin Pretty Prairie Quint Baldwin Bulldogs Bulldogs Steve French Warren Willis Emporia

O. U. Women to Hold Sports Day Program

Ottawa University women’s physical education department hosts a sports day with volleyball teams from Kansas, Washburn, Baker, and Ottawa. Activities run 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A luncheon for about 46 guests is planned in the Commons at noon, arranged by Miss Evelyn Kinney.

Ottawa University Department of Physical Education University of Kansas Washburn University Baker University O. U Evelyn Kinney

Bowling Scores And Notable League Standouts

A jumble of bowling scores from the Ladies League Classic League and MLOUSEWIVES League is listed with high series and individual marks for players and teams such as Willer Bettga and Mengerhaunen. The article also recalls historical notes on Olympic boxing champions and Derby lineage, mentioning H W Mallin and Clyde Van Dusen.

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Looked Good For Athletics Exits In Florida Exhibition

In West Palm Beach Kansas City Athletics pitchers Chuck Kowalski and Chuck Romberger impressed in an exhibition win over the Chicago White Sox. Kowalski, a Chicago high school graduate, blanked regulars on one hit and two walks in three innings. The A’s won 1 to 0 as Kowalski escaped bases loaded danger with a double play, while Romberger, promoted from Columbus after a seven and four season, also starred.

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Impressive Late Rally Secures Victory For Pitcher

The pitcher steadied the game in the final three frames after splitting two hits between the eighth and ninth innings. He struck out three and walked none while closing out the win with dominant relief.

Nore

Shortest AL player Ernie Cravett stands 5-4

The brief notes Ernie Cravett of the Washington Senators as the American League’s shortest player at 5-4. It also mentions Bob Lemon of the Cleveland Indians as an effective pinch hitter in 1955 with four hits in ten appearances for a .400 average and notes boxer Jackie Lmabua’s relation to Jake LaMotta.

Washington Ernie Cravett Bob Lemon Cleveland Indians Jackie Labua Jake LiMotta

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