Ragan Named Lineman of the Week for Topeka Victory
Topeka Daily Capital designates Jim Ragan as Lineman of the Week after his standout defensive performance in Lawrence 22 Topeka 12. Coach Allan Woolard praises his speed and improving all-around play, noting Ragan stops and recovers passes and remains a key two-way athlete across football and track.
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Houston Fight Result Roy Harris Outpoints Nerkis
In Houston Roy Harris of Conroe Texas defeated Charlie Nerkis of Port Washington New York by decision over 10 rounds. The bout took place in Philadelphia where Jimmy Soo fought at 136 pounds.
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London Fighter Edges Charles in Disputed Decision
In London England Dick Richards on defeats Ezzard Charles by awarded decision after Charles is disqualified in the second round for persistent holding. The bout with outpoints listed Philadelphia New York Cincinnati and 203% scoring noted.
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Knox Joins Calgary Stampeders in Canadian Football Deal
Ronnie Knox, former UCLA and Hamilton Tiger-Cat quarterback, reached terms with the Calgary Stampeders of the Western Interprovincial Football Union. The 6-1, 200-pound player arrived with his stepfather Harvey and plans to sign today after practicing with Calgary Tuesday night. Harvey praised the challenge of joining a cellar-dwelling team and criticized former Hamilton coach Jim Trimble's approach to Canadian football.
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Florida Horse Racing Revenue In 1956 Tops Fifteen Million
Florida collected 14 462 673 from horse racing in 1956 with 6 364 852 paid by Hialeah.
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Jayhawk Coaches See Improvement Before Colorado Test
Kansas coaches report progress after a 27 27 tie with Colorado College h 27 27 tie last Saturday and 311 rushing yards. They expect a stronger passing attack vs Colorado with Wally Strauch back from knee injury as the Big Seven race heats up toward the Orange Bowl.
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German teacher earns Kansas University assistantship
Dr Erna Zellmayer a 29 year old German and English teacher at a commercial school in Vocklabruck Upper Austria has won a teaching assistantship in the German department at Kansas University for the coming academic year She also received a Fulbright travel grant to cover transportation costs Zellmayer attended Vienna University where she studied languages and modern history.
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Kansas University
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Vienna University
Scholar's Early Career Marks 1952 Teaching Milestone
In 1952 she earned a doctor's degree and, the same year, a teaching diploma in English and American literature and history. The next year she joined the Vocklabruck school as a teacher after further study.
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Legion Chief 18 Named Washington Chairman
Seaborn P. Collins, former national commander of the American Legion, was named today as a chairman of the Democratic National Committee's Veterans Advisory Committee.
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