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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1955
Page
13
Alumni coach Ray Evans surveys the bench as S. P. Garnett helps pick players. The Old Grads beat the Varsity 26 to 12 before about 3,000 at Memorial Stadium, giving the series a 3-2 edge for the Old Grads and avenging a 20 to 0 loss in 1954.
Kansas University football shows a brighter future after the Varsity defeated the Alumni 26-12 in Memorial Stadium before about 3,500. The varsity outrushed the alumni 238-69 and, led by QB Wally Strauch, threw for 93 yards and two touchdowns to the alumni's 94 yards and one TD. Alumni veterans noted tougher play this year compared to 1954.
Kansas-Novice backfield stars John Traylor and John Francisco led the Freshmen in a spring game against the Alumni. Traylor scored three touchdowns and Leteavits Connnected with a Strauch pass for another as the Varsity triumphed 19-13.
Lawrence High wheels head to Ottawa Tuesday for a track meet following a 89 43 dual victory over Haskell Institute. Coach Jerry Rogers’ squad swept 12 of 16 firsts and all three places in four events. Joe Eichhorn led with wins in 100 220 and 440 as weightmen swept javelin shot put and discus. Ottawa Counterpart Marvin Wilson stands out in pole vault and sprints, but Lawrence plans to rely on its discus javelin and shot put to gain points.
Orlando Zulueta, 26, faces Jimmy Carter in a non title 10 in Washington as he seeks a title shot after three losses and a draw. Willie Pastrano meets Willie Troy in a 10 rounder at Chicago Stadium while Mile Savage takes on Bobby Boyd in New York. Johnny Russo and Jays Poirer clash in Brooklyn top bout.
New York police arrested 387 people in the sixth weekend of the renewed campaign to clear the streets of undesirables. Most arrests were for disorderly conduct with others for prostitution gambling peddling and pan handling. The preceding weekend saw 433 arrests, a record so far this year.
Kansas University athletic teams posted a series of late week victories highlighted by a come from behind 6-5 baseball win over Arkansas and a 4-2 win on the mound by Ben Dalton. The golf team beat Nebraska 9-3, the football varsity defeated the Alumni 26-12, and a 79 to 56 win over Oklahoma A&M at Stillwater boosted momentum as KU hosts the Kansas Relays. Coach Mather praised progress as the team recovers from a 16 game skid, noting improved offense and rugged defense while acknowledging tackle depth concerns. Alumni coach Ray Evans credited the Varsity’s stronger backfield speed and tougher play, signaling cautious optimism for the fall.
Alumni praised the spring showing as the Varsity, led by coach Mather, beat an outside opponent and sparked optimism for fall. Punter Hill Mace and QB Red Morrow emphasized the team’s hard work, growth, and potential for two to three wins this season. Chancellor Murphy and athletic Director Lonberg shared the positive reaction.
The team, amid cautious optimism, celebrates a hard earned victory with players like John Francisco and John Traylor praised for key returns and five passes. Wilt Chamberlain looms as a future spectator at the Kansas Relays while local life carries on with community updates and a cancer warning.
In Oakland finals Leon Upshur of Philadelphia representing the Third Army retained his 1954 lightweight boxing title with a second round technical knockout over Choichi Noki. Upshur defended his crown as the lone defending champion remaining in the all Army boxing event at Ft. Bragg.
Local families gathered at various homes for Sunday visits and dinners. New pupils joined Vinland Schools from Lawrence, with Eileen Elma in 3rd grade and Bennie Elms in 4th. Weekend visits included the Till, Shuck, Fowler, Rockhard, Counts and Wiggens households among others. several residents welcomed guests from Rexford and Lawrence.
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