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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1956
Page
10
Fresh from a 27 27 tie with College of Patition Kansas, Kansas starts its 1936 Big Seven season at Memorial Stadium against Colorado. Kickoff 1 30 p m. 25 000 fans expected. Colorado seek to repeat early 20th century shutouts and upset Kansas.
Colorado faces Kansas in Boulder with a multiple offense led by Bayuk, Cook, Hyson, and Dowler while Kansas relies on ground power but ranks low in pass defense. The Buffs seek a historic three consecutive wins in the series as Kansas works to stabilize its aerial game and stop Colorado’s big play threats.
New Delhi reports more than 130 people killed in floods as heavy rains sweep wide areas from Calcutta to Lucknow over six months. Indian officials confirm ongoing disaster with continued rainfall.
Colorado Buffaloes travel to Kansas for a key Big Seven showdown. coach Dal Ward sticks with the opening lineup from Kansas State, citing a rested squad despite minor injuries to Stapp Salerno and Vest. rookies show early impact while veterans Leahy Bayuk captain Saturday duties.
Kansas City P A notes a five team chase for runners up and a Florida tip in two Big Seven matchups. Colorado visits Kansas at Lawrence after a 34 0 win over Kansas State, Nebraska hosts Iowa State, Missouri meets SMU in Columbia, while Oklahoma seeks its ninth straight title but is ineligible for the Orange Bowl. No clear favorite emerges in Kansas Colorado or Iowa State Nebraska games. Missouri is underdog to SMU as Nebraska edged a 10 7 win last year. Coach DiFrancesca enters third season at Town State.
The Texas League and Southern Assn champions Houston and Atlanta remain deadlocked 2-2 after a second rainout. If the game is played tonight, the Dixie Series will resume with a finish in Atlanta tomorrow.
Washington reports a possible move of a baseball franchise to California for next season. President Calvin Griffith said the Griffin family would retain control and that votes from six of eight teams are needed by October 31 to approve any shift. The move hinges on league approval and various practical details.
Brooklyn star Jackie Robinson says the Dodgers fear Yogi Berra more than Mickey Mantle, rating Berra as the most dangerous Yankee in clutch moments. He adds Whitey Ford would be second feared, but backs Sal Maglie as the Old Master in any matchup.
Disacnated Press report notes last night’s bouts with Kim defeating Chavez in Honolulu by ten rounds, Andrews outpointing Green in Minneapolis, and Kid Chocolate beating Clifton Bradley in Philadelphia. Outcomes list middleweight action across three cities.
Clarence Hinnant of Washington faces Tony Anthony of New York in a 10 round light heavyweight bout at Capitol Arena. Anthony is ranked No. 7 by Ring Magazine with 21 knockouts in 31 pro starts. Televised on NBC at 8 p.m. CST.
Indian foreign policy adviser Krishna Menon arrived in Cairo for further discussions on the Suez Canal dispute as tensions in the region persist. Kansas traffic deaths show 0 in 24 hours, 400 year to date in 1956, versus 437 in the same period 1955.
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