Monday, Merch 11, 1857 University Daily Kausan
Page 8
Buffs 78-63 Victim In Last Home Tilt
The Kansas Jayhawkers, led by all-American Wilt Chamberlain's 40 points, rolled over Colorado Saturday night, 78 to 63, to close out regular season play.
Chamberlain had one of the best nights of his career as he hit 26 points in the second half and blocked 12 Colorado shots. He had 78 per cent from the field on 14 for 18, and grabbed 13 rebounds.
Colorado ended up getting the rebound and Chamberlain had to play in his stocking feet until referee Tom Glennon noticed his predicament. Time was called and Wilt was allowed to replace the shoe.
The very first minutes of the game were an indication of what was to happen the rest of the evening. Chamberlain cleared the opening tip off and slammed home KU's first two points. On the next Kansas possession Wilt dunked another shot to give the Jayhawkers a 4-0 lead.
This game saw the return of forward Gene Elstun to the starting lineup. Elstun missed the K-State game because of an injured right thigh but was back in good form against Colorado.
Wilt In Top Dunking Form
Wilt also figured in some game humor by losing a shoe midway in the first half. Colorado had just taken a shot and the shoe came off in the scramble for the rebound.
This incident did not upset the Dipper, however, as he promptly dunked one to make the score 27-20.
One of the most interesting points of the game was the Kansas defense. The Jayhawkers used both a 1-3-1 zone and a man for man. Every time Kansas switched from one style to the other, the Colorado offense bogged down and had a hard time adjusting.
The remainder of the first half was a give and take affair with the Jayhawkers leading 36-30 at intermission.
Chamberlain started out the second half just as he started out the first—by jamming in a field goal.
Shooters Beware
Colorado's Don Walker followed with a hook shot. Kansas then lost possession and Walker, feeling confident, tried another hook. But no sooner had the ball left his hand, than Chamberlain plucked it out of mid air and fed Lew Johnson who scored to make it 42-31.
The Dipper soon blocked two more Colorado shot attempts, and the Buffaloes slowed their offense down and began working for safer shots. This strategy began to pay off as Colorado fought back to a five point deficit with six minutes remaining.
With 5:10 to go Coach Harp's crew went into a stall. Colorado had to come after the ball and in doing so left only one man on Chamberlain. The Dipper took advantage of this as he hit 11 straight points before the game ended.
One of these goals came on an assist from Ron Loneski. Chamberlain leaped high in the air and was about two feet above the basket when Loneski fed-him with a bullet pass. The Dipper snared the pass, cocked his arm, and rammed the ball through.
Walker Paces Colorado Don Walker was high point man for Colorado with 17 points. Reserve forward Jim Cadle hit 13.
Box Score
(Kansas 78)
(Colorado 63)
(Kansas 78)
Johnson  FG FF  4 0 3
Elstun  3 8 2
Loneski  1 2 4
Green  0 0 0
Jett  0 0 0
Gm'bn '14 12 12
Parker  2 0 3
King  1 0 3
Hollinger  0 0 0
Billings  2 2 1
Cleland  0 0 0
Totals  27 24 19
Chelsea COUNTY
FG FT F
Bradley 1 0 1
Cadle 3 7 5
Hayward 0 4 5
Michaelson 0 1 0
Nicholson 1 2 0
Walker 6 5 4
Bennett 0 0 0
Johnson 0 0 0
Mowbray 3 6 3
Redhair 0 0 0
Schroeder 6 0 1
Totals 19 25 19
Try Kansan Want Ads. Get Results
HEY ITS STUCK — Wilt Chamberlain, KU 7-0 center, is in a typical pose as he stuffs one of the 14 goals he scored Saturday night in KU's 78-63 victory over Colorado.
Hollinger Receives Phog Allen Award
At the halftime of the basketball game Saturday night Blaine Hollinger, Russell senior, a reserve basketball guard and recently crowned Big Seven Indoor broad jump champion, was presented with the first annual Forrest C. Allen scholarship. This scholarship will be presented annually to a senior who has participated in varsity athletics and has compiled the highest grade average in seven consecutive semesters.
"Win at a Million"
With
GUSHER
"The Fabulous Game of Oil"
Chess - Other Games
Martin Hobby Shop 842 Mass.
Kentucky Tourney Wants Kansas
There is a slim chance that KU will appear in the Bluegrass Holiday Basketball Tournament in Louisville, Ky., December 20 and 21, 1958. A. C. Lonborg, director of atlutes, said.
"We have been invited to go to Louisville to work out the details," Mr. Lonborg said. "But I can't say now whether or not we can work it into our schedule."
The appearance would be in the year that Wilt Chamberlain is a senior. So many schools want to play KU that it would be difficult to add a 2-day tournament, Mr. Lonborg said.
U.S. Hockey Team Wins
SKELLEFTEAA, Sweden—(UP)—The touring United States ice hockey team rallied to beat the Province of Vaestoberth team, 3-2. Saturday night before a crowd of 5.600. George Gould of Lenox, Mass., Frank O'Grady of Stoneham, Mass., and Ed Zifcak of Patchogue, R.I., scored the Yank goals.
Try Kansan Want Ads. Get Results,
Louis Armstrong
Sat., March 23rd