Wilt the Stilt Chamberlain Tops Early Kansas Hoop Outlook
The 1956-57 college basketball season opener features Kansas Jayhawks leading the AP rankings with Wilt Chamberlain, the seven foot Philadelphia phenom known as The Stilt. His 52 points and 39 rebounds in an early outing underscore his all around dominance and raise questions about who can beat Kansas in the coming seasons. Former stars and pro scouts note his extraordinary shooting, speed, and court sense, comparing him to past greats and highlighting his impact on the sport.
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Associated Press
University of Kansas Jayhawkers
Kansas Cagers
Wilt
Cumberland
Chamberlain
Kansas
Reco
Nortiwestern
Russell
San Francisco
Red Auerbach
Boston Celtics
Auerbach
Ed Macauley
Macauley
Bob Feller to retire after 21 seasons with Cleveland
The star pitcher Bob Feller plans to retire from active play after 21 years with the Cleveland Indians and move into a front office role. He, aged 38, told a friend during a New Orleans meeting of the Baseball Players Association that an official announcement would come within days.
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Chicago
Bob Feller
van Meter
Neral Tee
Captains Contest a Big Hit in Shuffle League
The Washington County Shuffle Board League held at Jimmies Ray's reported strong financial success as all captains except one team participated. Yellow Division won four of five games in the first half, with Orange Division taking one. second half begins December 19 after a holiday break, resuming January 2.
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Washington County
Jimmies Ray's
Jimmie’ Ray
Friendship Restaurant
Wai
Hme
Fred James
Jimmie Ray
Bob Hichelberger
Gus Baker
Jack Larkin
Joe Shaner
Junior Teams Grab First Victories in Teague Test Night
The Optimist and Exchange won their basketball games, pushing clear leads in the Teague Test night. The Optimists defeated the Towel Box 46 to 19, while Exchange beat the Jaycees 30 to 11 led by Davis and Abe Boll with strong scoring.
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Jaycees
Wachster
Higgins
Ted
Davis
R. Abeboll
Jayeres
Whorland Way
Lions
Flka
Algatia
CIO
Rarenne
Pris
Bradtin
Boq Oawemney
Kevin Vay
Aienees
Davis Sda
Ruines
Gorton
Lawbot
VEW Shuffle Team Dominates First Place Standings
Results from the United Clubs Shuffleboard League show the VFW taking four games from CIO Club to maintain first. Williamsport Legion won four from Hagerstown Legion, with Williamsport Red Men taking one from Columbus Club. Funkstown Legion won three from Loyal Order of Moose, and Hagerstown Red Men won three from Boonsboro Legion. CIO Club took three games from Boonsboro Legion in October postponed matches. December 12 schedule has VFW at Funkstown Legion and Williamsport Legion at CIO Club with other matchups noted. The Fraternal Order of Eagles idle.
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United Clubs
VFW
CIO
Williamsport Legion
Hagerstown Legion
Williamsport Red Men
Columbus
Funkstown Legion
Loyal Order of Moose
Hagerstown Red Men
Boonshoro Legion
Order of Eagles
Boonsboro Legion
CIO Club
Columbus Club
Hagerstown
Boonsbira Legion
Eagles
Charley Cotton to Face Giardella in Cleveland Friday
Promoter Larry Atkins announced Charley Cotton will replace the injured Rory Calhoun as Toey Giardella's middleweight opponent at Cleveland Arena Friday night. Calhoun suffered a blood clot between ribs and is hospitalized in New York.
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Cleveland
Dee
Larry Atkins
Jonnight
Charley Cotton
Rory Calhoun
Toey Giardella
Ronndey
Atkins
Calhoun
Giardellé
Cleveland Arena
New Fork Hospital
Strong Camp Detrick to face Fairchild Packets Thursday
The Camp Detrick quintet from Frederick will oppose the Fairchild Packets in the second game of a basketball doubleheader at the State Armory floor Thursday night. Luther Murray, a former Packet, coaches Camp Derrick which brings a tall 12-man roster. The program features Jack Smith Charles Davis William Dunlap Ronald Engel Forest Hayes Wally Pomorski Shian Courtney Richard Cragie George Andrews Richard Ramge Paul Kermicke Wally McCrae Ron Busch George Ranham Don Wessler.
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Frederick
Fairchild Packets
State Armory
Luther Murray
Packet
Derrick
Jack Smith
Charles Davis
William Dunlap
Ronald Engel
Amd Forest Hayes
Wally Pomorski
Shian Courtney
Richard Cragie
George Andrews
Richard Ramge
Paul Kermicke
Wally McCrae
Ron Busch
George Ranham
Don Wessler
Wobeaten Carquettes
National Baptist
Washington
Cubs Strengthen Catching Corps In Deals
Chicago Cubs bolster catching with the acquisition of Charlie Silvera from the New York Yankees and Ray Katt from St. Louis in a multi player deal. Katt, a 247 hitter with 13 homers last season, arrives with pitchers Tom Poholsky and Jackie Collum and infielder Wally Lammers. The Cubs send Sam Jones, Jim Davis, Hobie Landrith, and Miksis to the Cardinals and Yankees in exchange for Silvera and Katt, while promising two more minor leaguers by March 1. Cubs manager Bob Scheffing praised the moves and expects Poholsky to provide more pitching than Jones.
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Joe Reichler
Chicago
Chicaza Cubs
Charlie Silvera
New York Yankees
Ray Katt
St. Louis’ Cardinals
Katl
Tom Poholsky
Jackie Collum
Wally Lammers
Cubs
Los Angeles
Cardinals
Yankees
Silvera
Redbird
Sam Jones
Jim Davis
Hobie
Landrith
Manddie Miksis
Jones
Piltshyrah
Pohalsky
Rochester
Bob Schelfing
Stan Hack
Methodist Cagers Claim Sixth Straight Victory
Washington Square Methodist five defeated First Christian 84 to 58 to extend their season lead to 6-0 while the Christian quint suffered their sixth consecutive defeat. Billmyer scored 36 points on 37 field goals and five free throws, with Shank adding strong work. Reel topped the losers with 12 points and Rowland contributed 16.
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Washington Square
Methodist
Christian Quint
Shank
Billmyer
Tosal
Rowland
Hit
Chile
GV Pemet Node
Dohnaan Taerey Manor
Bhank Wee Morgan
Aten Feel Rere
Bren Ger Rowand
Testnes
Moore
Oaimeyer Newton Camer Rata
Tala
SMU Seeks Proven Head Coach for Football Program
SMU will seek a proven head coach for its football program. Athletics Director Matty Bell said he is contacting leading coaches but expects time to fill the job after Woody Woodward’s resignation five weeks ago.
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SMU
Dallas
Southern Methodist University
Matty Bell
Woody Woodward
Hubs To Battle Allegany Tonight In Maryland Action
North Hagerstown hosts Allegany as coach Mel Henry leads the Hubs in a Cumberland showdown. Williamsport travels to Greencastle and Hancock prepares for its first game, with South Hagerstown idle but set to resume Friday at Chambersburg.
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North Hagerstown
Cumberland
Mel Henry
Allegany
Maryland
William Penn
York
Williamsport
la North High
Greencastle
Han Wok
Watfordsburg
Hancock
South Hagerstown
Mr. Savage
Chambersburg
Packets Face Massanutten Academy In Woodstock Rivalry
The Fritchie Packets travel to Woodstock Virginia to meet Massanutten Academy in an annual home and home series marked by a growing rivalry between the two teams and their supporters.
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Woodstock
Massanutten Academy
Jayhawkers Dominate Early AP College Poll Led by Chamberlain
Kansas tops the first AP basketball poll of the season led by Wilt Chamberlain who averaged 45.5 points in two home wins over Northwestern and Marquette. San Francisco is second with 678 points and 18 first-place votes, followed by Kentucky Louisville SMU North Carolina Alabama Canisius and others in the top ten. Tennessee begins prep for Jan the New Orleans game after a week off.
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Wilt
Chamberlain
Associated Press
Fue
Jayhawkers
Northwestern
Maranette
San Franksco
Kentucky
Johnny Cox
Heith
Louisville
San Francisco
Dot
Southern Methodist
North Carolina
Hnois
N. Car. State
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Kin State
West Virginia
Kansas State
Dayton
Niagara
Lyled Oil
Iowa State
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma A and M
Seattle
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