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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1955
Page
6
Lawrence High School conquered Atchison 32-0 at Atchison as halfback Buddy Bookwalter scored three touchdowns and added a conversion. The Lions piled up 283 rushing yards while Don Wrench and John Hadl completed four of seven passes for 41 yards.
In a Jayhawk League battle at Haskell Stadium Friday night Haskell Indian Institute and Seaman High School of Topeka fought to a 0-0 tie. Bailey passed for key yards for the Indians while Seaman stalled late in the third on the three inch line as both teams shielded from deep second half scoring threats.
Atchison football game details a turnover by David Paul on an intercepted pass at the Lawrence 44, Bookwalter and Smith run for a touchdown, Lawrence leads 7 0 after seven minutes. Lions respond with two touchdowns, Hurst from seven yards, and Helm return setting up another score. Bookwalter adds a later TD to make it 19 0 at halftime. Second half continues with a Lawrence drive and Bookwalter scoring from the five.
Perry Miller connects with Jack Armstrong for a late M yard TD with one second left. Baker adds the extra point after a botched snap spoiled the intended placekick in a 74 Kansas Conference win over McPherson. Galen Stucky scored McPherson’s TD in the third period.
The City Recreation Commission begins volleyball sessions at 7 p.m. Tuesday October 11 at Cordley School gym. Sessions continue each Tuesday through fall and winter. Open to the public with no required proficiency. Instruction for beginners. Teams will be organized if enough interest.
Seaman controlled the Vikings after a late third quarter surge as Haskell’s offense stalled under pressure. Bailey connected on a 21 yard pass to Thurman Moore and 14 and 10 yard completions to Ted Lewis and Walter Postoak, while Postoak returned a second half kickoff to the Viking 47 yard line before drives faltered under penalties.
San Francisco promoter Fred Walsh said the Amateur Athletic Union will be asked within the week to invite a Russian basketball team to visit U S colleges. Dan Ferris disputed reports of the trip, noting the schedule is still being coordinated. The Russians would play at Springfield College Harvard Butler Kentucky North Carolina and stay with host teams. proceeds would go to the basketball hall of fame.
Haskell drove 47 yards in 17 plays reaching the five yard line before being held. Bailey sparked the offense with three completions in the second half and three perfect passes in the first half for 33 yards. The team finished with a 1-1-1 record after the draw. Seaman won its other two contests. Next Friday the Braves travel to Wamego for a key conference game.
ARCADIA California Congressman Patrick Hillings warns Congress will study the NCAA TV plan for college football. He says investigations may benefit the NCAA schools networks sponsors and the public while he has requested documents from NCAA executive secretary Walter Byers. Byers welcomes cooperation and argues the plan protects football and 850 colleges that sponsor the sport.
Mike Homa, who left professional basketball for golf, led by one stroke entering the third round of the Eastern Open in Baltimore. The Westchester Country Club pro shot a two under par 70 on the Mt Pleasant course to go with an opening 68, giving him 138 and moving ahead of Frank Stranahan, who shot even par 72.
Notre Dame overcame Miami 14-0 as Paul Hornung threw for 11 and 32 yards to Kapish and Lewis. The Irish defense stifled Miami's drives while Hornung and Kapish connected in the second period and Lewis late for the score. A record Orange Bowl crowd watched Notre Dame stretch its win streak to 11.
A detailed report notes the leader with a 67 and a total of 133 after two rounds. Mike Souchak sits two behind after carding a 71 in the second round. The tournament marks the close of the 1955 trail with top money-winners contending.
A dense listing of high school grid results across Kansas and nearby states, detailing scores for Wichita East over Topeka 20 7, and many other matchups including Derby 0 Bt Mary's 12, Maize 51 Goddard 0, Garden City 13 Ellinwood 13, and Topeka Washburn 0 among numerous others, with multiple references to towns, schools, and opponents. The results span May, June and various dates, reflecting a wide regional grid summary with dozens of teams and final scores.
In Detroit a bruising bout ends when referee Lou Handler halts the fight after 25 seconds of the sixth due to a bloody eye from Jackson. Layne, weighing 202, proves no match for Jackson, who weighs 194 1/2 and eyes a future challenge against Marciano.
Hutchinson 13 Parsons of Garden City 1. Dodge Cary Arkansas City 8, Northern Oklahoma 1. Fort Seote 18. Graceland downed Coffeyville.
Topeka, ranked No. 1, defeated Wichita East 20-7 in a late rally after East led 7-6 at halftime. The AP state poll top 10 mostly won, with Emporia, Hutchinson, Lawrence, Salina, Shawnee Mission, Wyandotte, Wichita North, and Wichita West posting victories.
UCLA defeats Oregon State 38 0 in a PCC clash before 57,664 at Los Angeles. Sam Brown and Bob Davenport run for 275 yards while quarterback Ronnie Knox comes off the bench in the final eight minutes to throw five completions for 30 yards and a TD.
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