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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1957
Page
3
Los Angeles debates and a bomb scare frame the first reading of a city ordinance to grant about 300 acres in Chavez Ravine to O'Malley for a Dodgers ballpark. Mayor O’Malley vows a stadium deal tied to bringing the Dodgers to Los Angeles and renaming Wrigley Field.
San Francisco's board of supervisors unanimously approved an official invitation to the New York Giants. The city proposes signing a 35 year lease for a new 45,000-seat stadium with temporary quarters at Seals Stadium. The move invites Giants President Horace Stoneham to submit an offer to the National League while minor league territory and compensation disputes drift toward arbitration.
Oklahoma leads the writers poll with 81 firsts and 1,223 points while Michigan State moves into second, Minnesota rises to third after a 46-7 win over Washington, Duke climbs to fourth, and Auburn and Iowa crack the top ten following upsets. Navy slides to sixth after beating William and Mary 33-6. Oregon State stays ninth and Michigan remains tenth as the rankings unfold across the season.
New York Milwaukee manager Fred Haney calmed after a verbal confrontation and predicted the Braves would win the Series. He recalled past charges about a 1957 collapse and said the team would focus on business after Milwaukee's parade. He downplayed any lingering hype and warned against fooling around.
Kansas University opened football drills for the Colorado game at Boulder. Quarterback Bobby Marshall injured his left knee and will wear a knee brace for at least ten days. Wally Strauch moved to the No 1 unit but nurses a sore leg. John Wertzberger and Paul Swoboda sat out in uniforms two days after being hurt. Frank Gibson in uniform but without pads. Coach Mather reports the squad in good condition and plans defense work on Colorado plays Tuesday.
F. W. Bil Yale 63, director of dealer relations for Chrysler Corp Plymouth Division, died yesterday in Detroit. He was born in Atchison Kansas.
Lawrence Tops Atchison 26 to 12 to stay first in Class AA. Clay Center and Peabody hold strong in A and B. Saturday night showdown at Haskell Stadium pits Lawrence and Topeka for No. 3 spot, after Topeka’s third-ranked status. Other top Class AA teams include Wichita East, Wichita West, Shawnee Mission, Great Bend, Dodge City, Coffeyville, and Winfield.
New York Jimmy Archer of New York outpointed Tony DeCola of Brooklyn in a 147 pound bout. Beaumont Paul Jorgen of Port Arthur outpointed Dave Dupas of New Orleans at 133. Tyler Buddy Turman of Tyler stopped Ben Marshall of Oklahoma City at 220.
In Minneapolis on October 19 Minnesota beat Nebraska as Aram grabbed the ball and sprinted for a touchdown aided by sharp blocking. The play, praised by coach Bernie Bierman, embodied perfect fundamentals and remains a noted moment in Gophers history. The season later ended with an upset by Northwestern.
Kansas coach Chuck Mather prepares for Colorado with emphasis on defense against the single wing and a sharper aerial game. Wally Strauch will direct passes while backs like McCue and Feller seek extended runs to spark a road upset in Boulder. Colorado’s ground and air balance tests KU’s front.
A Brooklyn welterweight, Jimmy Archer, defeated DeCola in a New York City bout televised from Nicholas Arena. Archer trailed briefly but rallied with strong left hooks and rapid combinations to win by decision as DeCola pursued late aggression.
In a hard fought bout De Coll, who turns 21 on Thursday, traded blows with Archer in the last four rounds as both sought a decisive win. De Coll weighed 147 pounds while Archer carried a lighter frame, shaping a tense finish.
Charlie Tidwell, a standout sprinter hurdler for Kansas, plans to stay with the team into the second term. The Independence jumper has clocked strong times and remains a key member as he balances school and athletics.
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