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University Daily Kansan Thursday. Dec. 7, 1961
LA Lakers Down Syracuse, 123-121
By United Press International
By United Press International
Elgin Baylor of the Los Angeles
Lakers and Bob Pettit of the St.
Louis Hawks were instrumental in
come-from-behind victories for their
teams last night.
Pettit tallied 51 points to Wilt Chamberlain's 39 as the Hawks overcame a 14-point deficit at the end of three quarters to edge the Philadelphia Warriors, 137-132, at Philadelphia.
Baylor scored 47 points, including the winning basket, to spark the Lakers to a 123-121 overtime win over the Syracuse Nationals.
The Cincinnati Royals almost made a similar comeback in the opener of the doubleheader at Philadelphia but succumbed to the Boston Celtics 103-102.
Kent Staab, Jayhawker center, is the winner of the Mike Getto award given annually to the most outstanding lineman on the squad. The selection was made by a vote of Big Eight coaches.
Staab Wins Award
In the fourth NBA game last night the Detroit Pistons easily defeated the New York Knicks 133-97.
Staab, a 5-11, 188 pound senior, is a two-year letterman on the squad. This year Staab stepped in to fill the shoes of two-time all leaguer Fred (Pappy) Hageman.
Contrary to yesterday's Kansan, Elvin Basham, Jayhawker guard, did not receive the Getto award.
Staab himself became an all-Jeaguer. He made the Associated Press and the United Press International all-Big Eight Conference second team.
All the animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.—George Orwell
Kansas City Athletics Rehire Farm Director
KANSAS CITY — (UPI) — Hank Peters is back at the same job with the Kansas City Athletics from which he was fired last April.
Peters today was named assistant general manager and farm director for the Athletics, replacing Bill Bergesch, who resigned last month.
The move came only eight months after Peters was fired by owner Charles O. Finley. He was ousted by Finley over allegedly signing a prospect without the consent of the owner. Later, it developed the player was signed by George Selkirk, director of player personnel, who has since resigned.
"We are happy to have Hank back," said A's General Manager Pat Friday. "We have a big job ahead of us and Hank will be a help to us."
Peters admitted it was "an unusual situation" which brought him back to Kansas City, but added "I am sure it will work out fine. There's a big job ahead and I can't wait to get started."
Peters will assume his duties with the Athletics immediately.
Fraternity Jewelry
Badges, Rings, Novelties,
Sweatshirts, Mugs, Paddles,
Cups, Trophies, Medals
He joined the Athletics when the team moved to Kansas City from Philadelphia. Although originally hired as assistant farm director, he served in that capacity for only two months before being named farm director—a position he held until fired by Finley last season.
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To All Our Friends
WE HOPE WE'LL BE SEEING YOU BEFORE THE VACATION BEGINS, BUT IF WE DON'T HERE'S WISHING YOU A MOST HAPPY HOLIDAY FROM YOUR FRIENDLY COMMONWEALTH THEATRES.
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