Wilt Held to 23 Points in Cage Game Against Cal
Kansas star Wilt Chamberlain was kept to 23 points as California used a stout triple team and a collapsing defense to seize a 33-25 halftime lead. He broke loose late to lead Kansas to a 66-56 victory, amid other college results including Duke over Kentucky and Wake Forest advancing in Charlotte’s Carrousel Tournament.
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Florida
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Kurt Engelbert
Handley
Lloyd Sharrar
Bob Smith
Boyd Expected to Return to Orioles as 1957 Spring Training Opens
Orioles announce first baseman Bob Boyd should be available full time in 1957 after another elbow operation. Surgeon removed a bone obstruction and a guiding wire. Mayer reports Boyd can straighten the elbow and throw within six to eight weeks.
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More Records Seen By Bobby Morrow
Bobby Morrows track coach Oliver Jackson predicted Morrow would break his world records at the 1960 Olympics. At a welcome home dinner about 2,000 people heard Jackson say Morrow was not at his best yet would be better in Melbourne. Morrows three golds at Melbourne were noted, with praise from a London writer about his 200 meter run.
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Abilene Christian College
Oliver Jackson
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Melbourne
Australia
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London
Oklahoma Eleven Tops Scoring And Yardage Records
The 1956 Oklahoma Sooners football team set NCAA major college records with a 481.7 yard per game offense and 466 total points across 101 games. They posted a 291 yard rushing average, an all time rushing mark, and led in first downs with 179 by rushing and 222 overall.
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Junior Basketball Victories by Police and Knights of Columbus
Police routed Exchange 48 to 40 on Woodland Way Court as Cowden and Snyder sparked the win. Knights of Columbus cruised past Civitan 33 to 14, leading 19-3 at half and 29-12 entering the final period. Tonight St Marys meets Alsatia and CIO plays OPO at South Potomac.
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Prospects Meet Tonight In Televised Scrap
Chicago middleweight Spider Webb faces European title hopeful Pat McAteer in a televised bout at Chicago Stadium. McAteer unbeaten in America since last September aims to extend his 42 of 44 record with 21 knockouts. Webb seeks win to set up possible bout with Joey Giardella for the world title.
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Swaps Wins Top Horse of the Year Over Nashua
Rex C. Ellsworth's Swaps edged Nashua in Turf and Spark Digest's poll, gaining 78 votes to 45 and 314 points to secure Horse of the Year in a year marked by world record feats and a strong showing by rivals Needles, Swoon’s Son, and Bardstown.
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Spark Digest
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Colonials Face Washington & Lee in Southern Conference Test
George Washington's Colonials seek to rebound after four straight losses as they chase a step toward third place in the Southern Conference standings. They meet Washington & Lee's Generals, who hold third with a 2-1 ledger, tonight in a pivotal clash that could tighten the race. Four Horse of the Year ballots list include Needles, 11 votes, and E Gay Drake's Wan's Son, Calumet's Barbs Town, Barbi.
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E. Gay Drake
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