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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1966
Page
6
Chanute High School’s Blue Comets dominated Parsons last night with 218 passing yards and six interceptions as they built a big early lead and controlled the game against the previously unbeaten Vikings.
Moran High School Wildcats overwhelmed Parker 59-0 as reserves played in the second half. The team piled up 391 rushing yards led by Henry Jackman and Larry Mefford with multiple scorers and fielding strong defense. Moran eyes Southeast Kansas League title chase with Williamsburg next.
Humboldt High School defeated Eureka 20-13 in a Tri-Valley League football clash. Sonny Goble sprinted 70 yards in the first quarter to spark a 20-0 halftime lead and scored again from the three-yard line. Everett Goble connected on a 35-yard pass for their third TD and kicked an extra point. Sonny added the other. Eureka replied with two late scores, including a Cassin extra point.
F C Bud Clardy who runs a bookkeeping service won a five year bet that pigs can point like bird dogs. He proved his claim after letters from bird and dog magazines and Indiana farmer Jack Hough supported the idea. Fort Lauderdale printers Jack Hughes and Paul West admitted the wager.
Ottawa and Fort Hays State college football teams sit 14th and 15th in the NAIA weekly ratings with 5-1 records. New Mexico Highlands rises to the top by beating Sul Ross State 73-21 to reach 6-0, while Northwestern Louisiana State holds second after a 28-7 win over Louisiana Tech.
In Honolulu AP reports Doug Sanders holds a three stroke lead at 133 after a second round in the Hawaii Open. Miller Barber and Ken Still remain contend ers as the $57 000 tournament unfolds with tough scoring and uneven play from the leaders.
Ma and Washington players trail with 136, while Al Besselink Gay Brewer and Ted Makalena sit at 137. Brewer the defending champ, Besselink unveils a new swing and secret to cope with a tennis elbow. Casper posts 66 to reach 138 and gain ground, while Sanders holds a three stroke edge recalling a Pensacola disqualification.
The Associated Press provides a crowded slate of late season results led by Lawrence beating Wyandotte 42 to 12 and Ward routing Manhattan 19 to 0. Other notable outcomes include Salina 40 over Emporia 7 and Shawnee Mission East 34 over Topeka West 0.
Yates Center defeats Sedan 40-20 to claim victory number six and stay in Tri-Valley title contention. Ron Schumaker rushes for 46 and 51 yard TDs, with Chatterton connection for 21 and Hash kicking the extra points. Sedan trails with two late touchdowns as injuries flag Wildcat backfield.
Colony High School ran for 466 yards and passed for 196 as Randy Adams scored four times on runs of 1 3 4 and 6 yards. Harold Colgin caught two TD passes and Jerry Dutton, Marlow and Beckman added scoring plays in the Bearcubs’ 72 point win over Kincaid Blue Devils.
Tonight at St Patrick's Gym from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. lock hop for junior high. Royster gym hosts misc activities for junior high from 7:30 to 10:30. Do Si Do Square Dancing at Launching Pad 8:00 to 10:00. Central Park hosts junior college high school dance from 8:30 to 11:30. Sunday youth bowling for 13 and over at Sportsman Bowl at 7:00. Monday handicapped recreation at Launching Pad 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. and bowling at Bowl Mor 4:00. Spook parade at Main and Forest. Junior ace age dance at Central Park 7:00 to 10:00. Masquerade dance at Armory 7:30 to 10:30. Junior college high school free movies at People’s Theater 7:00 with honor card.
Galesburg's Pirates overwhelmed Thayer Flyers 62 to 13 as halfbacks Jack Burke and Rick Hizey led the attack. Burke ran for 150 yards on six carries with four rushing TDs and a 60 yard scoring catch, while Hizey added 189 yards on eight attempts with two rushing TDs and a kickoff return TD.
In Florence Fernando Azzori stopped Wellington Vilcella after 115 minutes. In Richmond Ralph McCoy knocked out Joe Nardi in 161 minutes. Cecil Ingram, Georgia assistant coach, once intercepted 10 passes for Alabama in 1952.
The Rose Bowl is out as the site of the proposed post season championship between the National and American leagues. Pasadena Chamber of Commerce withdrew its support after an executive session. Cities including Pasadena Miami and Houston had bid for the January 8 game. AAUWU and Big Ten oppose professional encroachment on the traditional New Year’s Day game and contract terms for television complicate a college pro field merger.
The Chanute Tribune issue dated Saturday October 29 1966 covers local news briefs events and notices from Chanute Kansas. Reported items include community updates school and city affairs and social notes typical of a mid 1960s local newspaper.
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