Nebraska to run Eastern weave against Kansas tonight
Nebraska coach Jerry Bush will rely on the Eastern weave offense, rotating players through every position to pull the Kansas defense out of the key. The Big Seven clash at Hoch Auditorium pits Bush against KU with Lew Johnson and Gary Renzelman in the pivot, while Kansas leans toward a zone defense and Ben Kane anchors the interior.
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Minor Injury in Wreck Near 7th and Ky Streets
John Christy, 78, Route 4, suffered a minor head injury Friday afternoon in a two car crash at 7th and Ky Streets. He was not hospitalized. Christy rode with driver James Christy, 54, Route 4, whose car collided with Roy B. Lackey's, 58, of Route. Lackey received a ticket for failure to yield right of way. Estimated damage was 350 to Lackey's car and 3160 to Christy's. Two other Lawrence accidents Friday reported with no injuries.
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Wevers Claims Fastest Human Reaches Age 82
New York runner Bernie Wefers, once billed as the world’s fastest man, celebrates his 82nd birthday at the New York Athletic Club. He never drank, smoked cigars after dinner on Sundays, and notes records from 1897 to 1900 that stood long despite modern changes. He recalls timing disputes and thefts of medals, and offers runner’s advice on forward lean and arm drive.
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Wes and Dwyer to receive Pan Am berths in US team
After AAU indoor championships a 30 man US squad will be chosen for the Pan American Games in Mexico City next month. Wes Santee and Fred Dwyer, likely to be joined by Gunnar Nielsen in the mile, headline a strong field that also includes Mel Whitfield Harrison Dillard Horace Ashenfelter Bob Richards and Parry O'Brien. The selection process hinges on potential two event appearances and relay duties as many top performers are college students with March studies.
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N U Must Take Fray With K U
Kansas City reports a Big Seven race with Colorado and Missouri leading. Kansas State Nebraska and Iowa State seek a break as K U hosts Nebraska, Missouri hosts ISU, and Colorado stays home. Tipoff 7 35 p m. KU leads series 71 38 over NU in the 110th meeting.
Minnesota Faces Michigan In Key Big Ten Showdown
Michigan and Minnesota meet in Ann Arbor as Minnesota seeks its first undisputed Big Ten title in 18 years. The Gophers rely on Dick Garmaker, Chuck Mencel, and Bill Simonovich to counter Michigan's Ron Kramer who has emerged as a scoring and rebounding threat.
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Oklahoma Backfield Ride to Take Job With Bruins
Ray Nagel, former Oklahoma quarterback and backfield coach, returns to UCLA as assistant coach after Tom Prothro leaves UCLA for Oregon State. Nagel set UCLA passing records in 1948 and earlier coached at Oklahoma with a strong Bruins recommendation from Red Sanders.
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FIGHTS LAST NIGHT Favors Charles and Daniels
Ezzard Charles won an outpoint decision over Charley Norkus in New York at Madison Square Garden. Frankie Daniels defeated Bob Dunlap in San Diego by decision. Eddie Corma topped Earl Clemons in Philadelphia.
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Clyde Hitch to Play In Video Clash Today
Minneapolis Lakers and Fort Wayne Pistons clash in a nationally televised showdown as top Western Division rivals, with Lew Hitch added to back up Clyde Lovellette. The Lakers aim to erase a four and a half game gap and rally in remaining contests. The Boy Scouts of America was founded in 1910.
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Percy Peebles Drives 41 Years 500000 Miles Without Accident
Percy A. Peebles, 65, earned School Bus Driver of the Month honors after a 41 year record of 500000 miles with no accidents. Named by the National Safety Council Los Angeles chapter, he began with a horse wagon, then a Model T, and now piloting a San Jacinto District bus in Riverside County. He plans four to five more years to care for his nine grandkids.
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El Dorado selects new school chief Max Bickford
El Dorado Kansas announces Max Bickford, longtime junior college dean since 1947, will become superintendent of the El Dorado school system effective August 1. Bickford, a Phillipsburg native, previously led Towanda and Douglass districts in Butler County, succeeding Hawkins who resigned in February.
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Firemen to attend Memphis instruction conference
Capt. Chet Cohoon and Fireman James Prentice of the Lawrence Fire Department depart this weekend for Memphis Tennessee to attend a four day Fire Department Instruction Conference. About 2,000 firemen are expected to participate.
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