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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1955
Page
9
New York lightweight Lulu Perez from Brooklyn stays focused on lightweights after a tough 10 round win over Bobby Courchesne of Holyoke at St Nicholas Arena. Perez dominated the seventh round and again in the 10th, while Courchesne rallied late.
Highland Park built a 20 point first quarter surge to defeat Ottawa 27 7 and seize a half game league lead in the Northeast Kansas League. Dale Evans opened scoring on a five yard sneak, George Whitney added two rush TDs and recovered a fumble for a third, Don Morris countered for Ottawa late. The Scotties finished with strong ground gain of 292 yards as Whitney starred.
Lawrence crushed Atchison Redmen 32-0 as Buddy Bookwalter Jr Smith and Ronnie Hurst each scored. Leavenworth fell 7 34 to Wyandotte while Ottawa piled up 147 rushing yards and six passing. Leavenworth hosts Argentine, Ottawa vs Hayden as Highland Park heads to Atchison.
Bowling notes from Monday twilight league show Nash Medical Arts Pharmacy and Securities leading with close wins. Dorothea James topped scores with 534 total across two wins for Steuri Invest ment Hi-30 2336. Vincent's, Holmes-Pack Brown, and Independent Laundry posted wins, while a Kodiak bear weighing about 500 pounds and a polar bear near 1100 pounds were also mentioned.
Fred the Falcon impressed in a 18 point win as the Air Force Academy freshmen defeated Denver University 32 to 14 before 17 785 fans. Buck Shaw guided the team while Buck prepares for a full season as head coach with cadet displays and a jet plane mascot ride enhancing the show. Col. Robert Watson praised the cadets after a strong ground game and disciplined defense. The Falcons will face Kansas University freshmen later this season in Denver.
Kansas coach Chuck Mather says the Jayhawkers enter Saturday's Big Seven game at Oklahoma in fine physical shape. He notes injuries to John Traylor and Joe Englewski may be ready, and hints at possible lineup adjustments. He cites past pride of the Sooners and praises Oklahoma’s depth and speed as potentially the best yet.
Frank Lane, St. Louis Cardinals general manager, indicated a press conference at 10 a.m. CST Wednesday will name the club’s new field boss. Lane has discussed candidates including Fred Hutchinson and Harry Walker, with an unidentified third party rumored. Lane also noted talks are in the trading stage, naming several other general managers and executives as people he’s spoken with.
UCLA announces Sam Brown is the starting tailback over Ronnie Knox for the Stanford game. Vic Kelley, UCLA publicity man, says Brown earned the job on ability and is among the nation's best tailbacks. UCLA also reflects confidence in its line and backs to power a high scoring offense.
Kansas University halfback Ted Rohde leads the nation with a 53.2 yard punting average after a strong game against Iowa State, adding a record-setting kickoff return. In four games this season he has nine punts for a 48.9 average, while Kansas ranks eighth in pass defense at 39.8 yards per game.
Garden City Bronco Busters upset expectations in the Jayhawk Junior College Football Conference race. With a stingy defense and mobile quarterback Gene Keady, the team posted a 34-1 record and sits near the top, despite a 13 13 tie with Arkansas City. Dodge City and Coffeyville were toppled as Garden City presses toward league supremacy.
Mather says the club is in excellent mental shape ahead of the Saturday game. He adds the team faces a great opponent and must play 60 minutes to put in a good showing.
Lawrence High School’s B team opened its year with a 14-2 win over Atchison. Steve Bly scored both Lawrence touchdowns, first on a 5 yard run after a pitchout from John Hadi, and then on a seven yard sweep. Hadi added the first half conversion. Midwett fueled a late fourth period drive with strong running. Don Racy added a conversion as Atchison notched a safety on a punt return. Teammates Midgett and Furman stood out on defense and special teams. Next game hosts Shawnee Mission next Monday.
Paul E. Malone of Kansas University Bureau of Business Research will join a round table on property tax alternatives and controls at the 48th annual Conference on Taxation in Detroit from October 17 to 21. More than 850 attendees are expected for the five day conference sponsored by the National Tax Association.
London physiologists from the National Institute for Medical Research say channel swimming is the greatest endurance test in sport. Fat helps insulate and blunt heat loss, they note, advising slower, longer swims and noting mental aftereffects. The study covers Britons, Americans, and others who swim Dover to Cap Gris Nez. about 75 have completed the feat since 1875.
Greece endures 48 hours of exceptionally heavy rain. Athens residents left homeless as communications fail. Highways blocked by floods, railroad tracks buried by landslides. Tobacco plantations in Salonika Plain suffer extensive flood damage.
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