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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1955

Page

6

Kansas battles Colorado for three and a half quarters

KU fought Colorado closely at Boulder, staying even for most of the game before depth and altitude wore them down in the final period. Coach Mather praised effort while stressing weekly practice to gain the missing edge.

Kansas Colorado Jayhawks Aly K.U Boulder Chuck Mather Iowa State Dallas Ward Washington State Mather Ward Dick Harkins Emerson Wilson Kansas City Harkins C.U Emerson

Strauch leads Kansas pass rush as Coyotes tie hopeful Buffs

KU battles Colorado to a 60 lead late in the game with Wally Strauch directing a late drive and John Handley hauling in a spectacular reception nullified by holding. Handley and Strauch shine amid KU’s rugged defense and standout tackling, while CU seizes a closing chance to preserve a 60 edge.

Gene Blasi Blasi K.U C.U Dio Boulder Strauch Siplen By & Hill

Dodgers poised for seventh game title bid

New York Dodgers lead Yankees three games to two at Yankee Stadium after sweeping three straight at Ebbets Field. Whitey Ford and Tommy Byrne expected to start, with Don Newcombe or Karl Spooner to follow, as Casey Stengel vows no prediction beyond a possible seven games.

Rk Yankees Yankee Sdium Brooklyn Ebbets Feld Brooks Walt Dodgers

Colts and Packers Shine in Early NFL Showdowns

The Baltimore Colts in a three way NFL Western lead tie after beating Detroit 28 13 as Alan Ameche and George Shaw score all Colts TDs. Green Bay and Los Angeles also win matching 20 20 records, Packers defeating Chicago 24 3 while Rams edge Pittsburgh 27 26. Washington leads the East at 2 0 after a 31 30 win over Philadelphia. Browns beat San Francisco 38 3 and Cardinals topple Giants 28 17.

Baltimore Colts Alan Ameche George Shaw Baltimore Colts Detroit Green Bay Packers Los Angeles Rams Packers Green Bay Chicago Bears Rams Pittsburgh Les Richter Washington Philadelphia Cleveland Browns San Francisco Chicago Cardinals New York

College grid of scores across many teams and states

A crowded column lists football results from Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska and beyond. Notable showings include Drake and Northwest Missouri scoring, Texas tech and Oklahoma A&M in a Southwest clash, and strong wins for Michigan State, Georgia, Alabama, and Ohio State as the season progresses.

Fort Hays Northwest Missouri McPherson Bethel Northeast Missouri Pttsburg Detroit Wichita Midwest Ouingin Iowa State Michigan Michigan State Urdue Minnesota Notre Dame Indiana Oklahoma Wisconsin Iowa Utah Missouri South Auburn Florida Clemson Georgia Georgia Tech M.U Mississippi State Memphis North Carolina North Carolina State Duke Tennessee Tulan Northwestern George Washington Virginia West Virginia Wake Forest Virginia Tech William & Mary Vanderbilt Alabama Kentucky Villanova AST Artmy Penn State Colgate Cornell J. Holy Cross Dartmouth Harvard Massachusetts Princeton Columbia Yale Brown Southwest Texas Tech A&m Texas Christian Arkansas Maryland Havlor L.S.A Rice Texas A&m Houston WES Stanford Ohio State Wyoming Utah State California Pennsylvania Washington State Washington Oregon Montana Brigham Young Colorado A&m Denver

Case Points to Injuries Hobbling Yankees in Tilt

New York manager Casey Stengel says his injury plagued Yankees field two thirds of the regular outfield Mantle Bauer and Noren all sidelined with bad legs. He also faced pitching concerns after a 5 3 loss to the Dodgers and contemplated bullpen choices and tomorrow's game.

Mickey Mantle Hank Bauer Yankees Dodgers Stengel Brooks New York Yankee Casey Stengel Irv Noren Bob Grim Grim Tommy Byrne Allie Reynolds

Detroit Upset Stuns Wichita To Claim Valley Crown

Detroit rockets into the Missouri Valley spotlight after a stunning 41-0 win over Wichita State, with Hilly Russell scoring three touchdowns in a Cinderella bid. The victory snaps Wichita’s yearlong edge as Detroit eyes a showdown with Houston Friday night.

Louis Wichita Detroit Houston Wally Fromhart Titans Bil Meek Stillwater Oklahoma A&m Aggies Wheatshockers Kansans Tulsa Marquette Wyoming Hilly Russell Little Donora Detroit Victory Deacon Dan Towler Los Angeles Rams Russell Wichiita Stan

College football scores and upsets across several games

Bartnickhi sparked a Detroit comeback with a late touch down, giving Detroit a 12-8 upset loss to Toledo. Texas Tech shut out Oklahoma 24-4 as Aggie fumbles were returned for early TDs. Texas A&M beat Houston 21-3 after trailing 3-0, aided by a fumble and a blocked punt. Marquette toppled Tulsa 95 seconds in on a 57-yard pass as the Hurricane struggled to contain the Golden Hurricane.

Bartnickhi Detroit Toledo Texas Tech Oklahoma Cowpakes Tom Pon- Hus Harvey Romans Texas A&m Houston Marquette Tulsa Hardin-Simmons Dick Hughes Dick Phillips Hurricane Oklahomans

Connie Mack Recovers Quickly From Hip Fracture

Connie Mack in remarkably grand physical condition at 92 is reported in good shape after a fractured right hip suffered at home over the weekend. Dr Marion Go padze says the veteran manager headed for a speedy recovery, barring complications, ahead of his December 23 birthday.

Philadelpitia Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Marion L. Go Padze Mack

Fort Scott and rivals clash in junior college grid

Fort Scott loses 25 to 3 as Highland defeats Dodge City and El Dorado tops Garden City 37 to 7 Pratt edges unknown opponent 6 in a Kansas junior college football roundup with morning scores and brief results.

Fort Scott Highland Dodge City el Dorado Garden City Pratt

McCain highlights Kan sas State nuclear reactor plan

At Kansas State College President James A McCain pushes a nuclear reactor project for power and research. He will seek 20 000 for engineering planning from the 1956 Legislature and notes 46 nuclear courses and 30 staff involved in nuclear work since World War II. He cites eventual needs of 150 000 to 350 000 for reactor equipment and 150 000 to 250 000 for a building.

Manhattan Kansas State College James A. McCain McCain

Dead Farmer Cleared in Allen Murder Probe

Kansas City reports that fingerprints from a Kansas farmer who killed himself do not match prints on the ear of Mrs. Wilma Allen, a murder victim. The man, 45 year old Fred Wilson, shot himself in Johnson County while facing arrest on a statutory rape charge. Police say the investigation continues to seek the actual slayer of Mrs Mitén, found Aug. 4.

Kansas City Kansas Wilma Allen Fred Wilson Johnson County Mitén

Fingerprint Test Finds No Match in Allen Case

Leon Hines, chief fingerprint technician, said Wilson’s prints did not match those on Mrs. Allen’s car. A stained sport shirt found a mile from the crime scene showed paint-like stains awaiting tests. The shirt was torn and faded as investigators progress the inquiry.

Lice Wilson

Weather Drenches Plains States Midwest Floods Oklahoma City

Showers drenched the plains from west central Texas to eastern South Dakota. Rain 4 to 7 inches hit Wichita yesterday forcing 150 to inspect homes. Water waist deep in areas. evacuation of over 75 in low lands of southern Oklahoma City. Rain swamped central western northern Oklahoma. Carolinas and Southeast saw ending rains. Charlotte reported 187 inches to push daily total near 6 inches, others saw seasonal autumn weather. In Kruger Park South Africa visitors must stay in cars at designated points.

Associated Press Texas South Dakota Oklahoma City Oklahoma Carolinas Charlotte N.C

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