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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1961

Page

7

Kansas Conference basketball opens busy with early games

The Kansas Conference launches league play in a tight schedule after warm ups. Tuesday features Baker at Ottawa, Friends at Emporia College, Bethel at McPherson, Kansas Wesleyan at Sterling, with Southwestern and Bethany on Wednesday in Lindsborg. The top contenders include Emporia State and Southwestern, both defending co champions, as Ottawa eyes a title challenge.

Kansas Baker Ottawa Friends College of Emporia Bethel McPherson Kansas Wesleyan Sterling Southwestern Braves Warrensburg State William Jewell Emporia State Warrensburg Southwest Oklahoma Fort Hays State Pittsburg State Omaha Wayne Nek

SMU Begins Search for New Football Coach After Bill Meek Firing

SMU starts the hunt for a new head coach following Bill Meek's dismissal after five seasons. The team tied Texas Christian 28 to 28 in Fort Worth, and financial losses prompted the purge. Athletic director Matty Bell will seek prominent names, with Doak Walker and Kyle Rote speculated but not yet contacted.

Dallas Tex Southern Methodist University Bill Meek Fort Worth Texas Christian Meek Matty Bell Doak Walker Denver Kyle Rote New York Giants SMU

Seven Lawrence students named to KU Concert Band

Lawrence residents Malcolm Smith oboe Ward A Sample clarinet Richard Wheeler clarinet Marilyn Grantham French horn Robert Isle cornet David Gustafson trumpet Frederick Rose baritone are among 91 Kansas University students chosen for the KU Concert Band after competitive tryouts. Band director Prof. Russell Wiley announced the group, whose first concert is February 18.

Lawrence Kansas University Russell Wiley Malcolm Smith West Hills Parkway Ward A. Sample Route 2 Richard Wheeler Highland Dr Marilyn Grantham E. 15Th St Robert Isle Seabrook Pt David Gustafson Stratford Rd Frederick Rose

Scouts On Hand For Rice Victory

On May 3, Kansas University football scouts Tom Triplett Bernie Taylor and George Bernhardt watched Rice defeat Baylor 26 14 in Houston. They studied Rice passing game and defensive setup as Kansas prepares for the Bluebonnet Bowl against Rice on December 16 in Houston. Kansas begins full practices this week with a heavy session planned Tuesday under coach Jack Mitchell.

Tom Triplett Kansas University Rice Baylor Houston Triplett Bernie Taylor George Bernhardt Kansas Jayhawks Jack Mitchell

Blanda Shines as Oilers Top Chargers in AFL Clash

George Blanda fueled a 33-13 Houston victory over previously unbeaten San Diego, with four TD passes two field goals and three conversions. Coach Wally Lemm earned praise for seven straight wins since Oct. 16, while Houston harassed San Diego with three interceptions and strong defense.

George Blanda Houston Blanda Oilers San Diego Wally Lemm Gallivanting Blanda Chargers Boston New York Oakland Denver Dallas Buffalo Babe Parilli Patriots al Doron Art Baker

Olympic Plans On The Agenda Today

The U S Olympic Association opens its quadrennial meeting in Washington to streamline operations and field a stronger U S team for Tokyo 1964. Tense conflict with the NCAA over foreign competition and control of amateur sports looms as the AAU reshuffles leaders and plans constitutional changes and committee selections for Olympic teams.

Washington U.S. Olympic Association U.S Tokyo Amateur Athletic Union The Nations Collegiate Athletic Association AAU NCAA Olympic Association Association Olympic Committee

New York City Tuberculosis Drug Breakthrough Saves Millions

The New York City Health Department says one year of new tuberculosis drugs cut patient care costs by nearly 20 million dollars and also reduced hospital construction needs, though exact savings in that area were not estimated.

New York City Oxford Apartments Ohio St Range & Wes Brown Realty Co St Side Lawr Brown Ready Co Zehra Miss Untur Eudora Hudora Furn Apt Calli Ks Jacques Learnard Englewood Park Ohio Jiana Leibenwood Hird Age Ti Mass Dee Pth McAllaster School 14Th & Mhode Island Diateques Moon's Locust Acre Kit Holiday Inn

Redskins Name Ernie Davis In NFL Grid Draft

CHICAGO AP Washington Redskins lead off the National Football League draft today and choose Heisman Trophy winner Ernie Davis in the opening round. The pick signals strong college standout impact for the team as the league begins its annual selection process.

Redskins Ernie Davis Chicago Washington Redskins

Hadi a Detroit Pick In the NFL Draft

Kansas University quarterback John Hadi was selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round of today’s NFL draft.

Kansas University John Hadi Detroit Lions

Redskins Draft Picks Highlight Racial Integration Pressure

Ernie Davis of Syracuse is noted as the first Negro player drafted by Washington. Los Angeles picks Roman Gabriel and Merlin Olsen, while Cleveland takes Gary Collins after Dallas trades its first choice. Pittsburgh selects Bob Ferguson. Marshall faces pressure to hire a Negro player as Udall hints such a hire would affect Redskins stadium eligibility.

Ner Ernie Davis Syracuse Los Angeles Minnesota Roman Gabriel North Carolina Rams Utah State Merlin Olsen Dallas Cleveland Browns Gary Collins Maryland Pittsburgh Steelers Bob Ferguson Ohio State George Preston Marshall Skins Stewart L. Udall Davis Marshall Udall Redskins Washington National Park Land

St Louis Falstaff Poised to Defend Bowling Crown

St Louis Falstaff, defending champion, led 36 teams in the PBA national match game championships qualifying. Falstaff topped 12,504 across 12 games to advance eight teams to the round robin finals, with Don Carter Gloves close behind at 12,448 and Stroh's Detroit at 12,195.

Kansas City St. Louis Falstaff Bowling Proprietors Association of America Billy Welu Don Carter St.Louis Stroh's Detroit Hamm's Chicago Meyerland Houston Tex Faber Paramus N.J Continental United van Lines

Enlistments Reopened for Six Month Army Program

The U S Army Reserve Center at 2100 Iowa St announces six month active duty for training enlistments reopened. Eligible are men 17 to 22, open until December 31, with those turning 22 before that date ineligible. Reinstated after Kennedy Berlin buildup pause. enlistees go active within three months and then join reserve service.

U.S. Army Reserve Center George E. Weber Iowa St Kennedy Berlin Weber

Harriman Says U.S. to Issue White Paper on North Viet Nam

W Averell Harriman returning as assistant secretary of state for the Far East announces the U S will issue within days a white paper claiming irrefutable evidence of North Viet Nam actions against South Viet Nam He accuses Hanoi of backing subversion and guerrilla activity in violation of the 1954 Geneva agreement.

Washington (Ap W. Averell Harriman United States North Viet Nam South Viet Nam Far East Harriman

Farm and real estate listings mix with local ads

A collage of rental ads, livestock and farm land prospects, real estate listings, used cars, and classifieds. Includes farm acreage near Lone Star Lake, 3 bedroom homes, rental units, sewing machines, pets, and local business offerings from Lawrence and Eudora areas.

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