Kansas Football Faces Uphill Fight After Tough Start
Kansas fans and alumni debate the Jayhawks season prospects after a 21 to 6 loss to Iowa State. With four games played and a tough remaining slate including Nebraska and Oklahoma State, optimism persists that effort can lift KU in a difficult, injury-prone year.
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Ames Shows Depth, Drops Kansas In Cyclones Clash
Ames coach Jim Myers praised his young squad after a hard fought victory over Kansas. Iowa State capitalized on Kansas turnovers, with strong defensive play by linebackers Walter, Faber and Munger. The win boosts Ames morale as they prepare for Missouri, while Kansas struggles to contain the Cyclones and sort out injuries.
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Houston Could Earn Grid Title Saturday
Houston and Cincinnati stand as top contenders for the Missouri Valley football title after Houston hosts Oklahoma State in a key night game. An injured King may miss the Cougars lineup while OSU, fresh from a Tulsa win, remains a major threat amid a slate of league matchups across nine conferences.
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Mission Man Re elected CLAY CENTER Leader Re elected
James Mayes of Mission was re elected president of the Kansas District Lutheran Layman's League at the 18th annual convention yesterday. Arnold Lohmeyer of Palmer was re elected vice president Nathan Shepmann of Preston was secretary Wally Friedrick of Bremen treasurer Marvin Meyer of Olpe joined the board and Elmer Rodehorat of Wichita joined the historical society as a member.
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Bremen
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Wichita
Historical Society
Baker Blasts Friends to Stay Close in Conference Standing
Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes won their third league game in a row and fourth of the season with a 14 7 victory over Ottawa Braves at Ottawa. St Benedicts opened CIC title defense as Pittsburg Gorillas beat Ravenna 17 5. Saturday’s schedules include Washburn at Emporia State and Fort Hays at Pittsburg.
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College of Kin
Kansas Conference results pace league standings
Baker Wildcats crushed Friends 32-0 at Wichita to claim their second league win and remain second in the standings. Fort Hays State opened CIC play with a 40-0 win over Southwestern at Hays, while Washburn shut out Emporia State 25-0 at Emporia as the late scoring surge carried three TDs in seven minutes.
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Truman Named Grandfather of the Year
Former President Harry S. Truman was chosen Grandfather of the Year by the National Grandmother and Grandfather of the Year award. The 73 year old, who did not attend the ceremony, is noted as Joyce Margaret’s father and grandfather to four sons born last summer. Betty Highgate Clark of Chicago was named Grandmother of the Year.
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English Churchman Sir Philip Baker-Wilbraham Dies at 82
London reports the death of Sir Philip Baker-Wilbraham, 82, chief regal authority of the Church of England and head of the Anglican Church Estates Commissioners who manage the church’s vast land holdings.
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Newcomers Clash in St Nicholas Arena Card Tonight
Two hopeful boxers from Arkansas and Little Rock lead an undercard at St Nicholas Arena in New York. Elizabeth native Armatrong has won 16 straight, Thompson 12 wins and 1 draw in 13 starts. Spider Webb fills in for an injured debutant as boxing returns to Madison Square Garden with Rory Calhoun and Rocky Castellant headlining NBC telecast.
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Two Kansas City Boys Find a Grenade in Dirt
Billy and Mickey Donahor, aged 8 and 10, found a hand grenade while digging in a vacant lot with a hammer. They yelled excitedly and the grenade was placed in a corner by their father, then police were notified.
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PCC Bowl Picture Shifts After Weekend Rivalries
The Pacific Coast Conference title picture tightens with Oregon State ineligible for the Rose Bowl and UCLA California Stanford and Washington in contention. Washington State’s win over Stanford amplifies its Rose Bowl hopes as Oregon State’s status remains unclear. Oklahoma’s Sooners appear steady but show evolution in offense as Michigan State solidifies as a national challenger alongside Notre Dame resting after a week off.
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Colonel Dies After Plane Crash From Thirst
Col. David M. Perkins, 51, of Wichita Falls Texas, survived a mountain crash on Oct 2 with minor burns and injuries. He died three days later from dehydration after the wreckage was located near Burlington, Vermont. Other officers on board Capt. Eual A. Cathey, 33, Lt. Col. Clinton G. Merrill, 44, and Col. Hyde, 46, perished in the crash.
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Wild Life Refuge Opened at Cheyenne Bottoms in Kansas
The 14 600 acre wildlife refuge and adjoining area near Great Bend was dedicated yesterday ending a 27 year effort. Speakers included Robert M Rutherford head of the interior wildlife and recreation service Gov George Docking and Sen Frank Carlson. About 14 600 acres are dry and 15 000 acres are underwater.
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Liberia Tanker Andros Springs Grounding Delays Suez Traffic
The 23,232 ton Liberian tanker Andros Springs ran aground in the Suez Canal near Port Said last night, delaying traffic for about ten hours before refloating. By eight this morning the first southbound convoy was released and traffic returned to normal.
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Thukov Visits Tito in Yugoslavia and Hunts
Soviet Marshal Georg Thukov arrived in KAMISKA BISTRICA as Yugoslav President Tito greeted him five days after Zhukov’s arrival. They toured the mountains and reportedly bagged five coats with Tito taking one.
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Community Notes From Topeka And Surrounding Areas
Local residents share visits and gatherings across Topeka and nearby towns. Families such as Hildebrands, Walts, Schwemmers, Steeles, and Wulfkuhles attended church outings, picnics, and dinners at Gage Park and with kin in Lawrence, Kansas City, and St Joseph. Several weekend visits spanned Caldwell Idaho, Smith Center, Gaylord, and Overbrook with relatives, while prayer services and a Jolly Quillers meeting were noted in community notices.
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Earl Rake
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Stull FE. U
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George Gants
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Norwegian collier sinks Empress of Treland in 1814
Over 1000 lives were lost when a Norwegian collier rammed the warship Empress of Treland on the St. Lawrence River in 1814, triggering a catastrophic maritime tragedy.
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