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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1955
Page
10
In Dallas a driver was stopped by police who asked his destination. He answered with a vague “Around and around,” and officers charged him with driving while intoxicated.
Mal Whitfield’s 880 yard world record shared with Gunnar Nielsen was toppled as Arnie Sowell won the AAU meet in 1 47.6. Tom Courtney and Billy Tidwell followed, while Dick Blair placed second in the 220 yard dash and Kent Floerke and Allen Frame earned KU spots. Wes Santee led the mile, and Bill Nieder stood third in the shot put.
Tommy Jackson a heavyweight enters a 10 round rematch with Jimmy Slade at St Nicholas Arena New York. Jackson seeks revenge after Slade beat him 14 months earlier and after a string of recent wins Jackson is the fourth ranked contender. Slade has dropped four of five, Carter defends against Bud Smith in Boston. Robinson vs Castellani and summer fights recap follow.
Wan sax University eyes two or three wins this fall as coach Mather and KU open Sept 17 at Fort Worth. The schedule includes Washington State Colorado Iowa State Oklahoma SMU Nebraska Kansas State Oklahoma A&M and Missouri. Analysts see Texas Christian and Washington State as possible upsets while KU remains underdog in three likely contests.
An insurance promotional message touts repeated premium reductions tied to slower driving and emphasizes protection and better service during accidents, urging readers to adopt safer, slower driving habits to lower costs. The text promotes Farmers Insurance Group.
The Cougars show depth concerns at multiple positions but boast a capable quarterback in Bob Iverson entering his third year. Bob Miller moves to fullback as Hagerty shines in backfield, with Gunnark Hitcheork Brockey and Petter anchoring line and defense. Outlook remains guarded due to injuries and a rugged schedule.
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