Lawrence High Lions grid team faces inexperience in 1955 season
Lawrence High School prepares for a challenging 1955 grid campaign with nine returning lettermen led by Jim Ragan at tackle and Junior Smith at fullback. Head coach Woolard notes all nine opponents are strong, with Manhattan Topeka Ottawa and Highland Park top contenders. Despite inexperience the Lions expect to compete for the Northeast Kansas League title as practice begins and a 110-player turnout fills the uniforms.
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Indians to Make Strong Bid For '55 League Championship
Haskell Indians look to defend Javinewk League crown with 12 returning lettermen including key backs and linemen. Coach Coffin predicts a balanced league, mentions Holton and Wamega as contenders, Washburn Rural strength, Seaman hopes, and notes Moore shifting to fullback to replace Art Briner. The team anticipates a gradual start with potential early defeats as they build.
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Tony) Coffin
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Itrske
Stephen Alther
Eugene Black
Wayne Postoak
Jillhark Thurman
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Art Briner
Norwalk Man John Hampton Faces Repeated Misfortune
NORWALK Ohio veteran John R Hampton 28 endured multiple calamities including two gunshot wounds during WWII merchant marine service a broken back on the railroad a driving accident and a boat explosion near Port Clinton. He died in a collision while driving, ending a life marked by repeated injuries.
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Hopeful Mustang Squad Trials For Lawrence Junior High
About 55 boys are expected to try for the Mustang football squad at Lawrence Junior High School this fall. They aim to improve on last year’s 3 2 1 record with three lettermen returning Jeri Craig Tom Pritchard and Fred Adamson possibly sidelined by summer injuries. Wilbur Dover leads the coaching staff with assistants Dick Edmondson and Jim O’Donnell. Five games are set, with a sixth to be added, home games at 3 p.m. The schedule lists Highland Park Atchison Leavenworth Washington Manhattan at two sites.
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Fred Adamson
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Jim O'Donnell
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