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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1950
Page
9
Kansas basketball held a rigorous practice as the Jayhawks press offense clicked with renewed energy. Linville returned to heavy duty drills boosting defensive intensity and frontcourt depth for upcoming games.
Kansas football drills stress passing and ground game as coach J W Sikes pushes late practice. Chet Strehlow shows improvement in the air, Aubrey Linville returns to speed, and Hoag shines as Kansas readies for Oklahoma A and M. Oklahoma runs a stingy defense while Missouri and Iowa State trends loom large in Big Seven prep notes. An Oak Ridge Farm Bureau meeting set for October 25 at 8 PM is also noted.
Oklahoma Aggies fell to a 56 0 loss while Oklahoma State prepares for a Saturday meeting with Kansas in Lawrence. Jayhawkers and Cowpokes face a rivalry that could shape Kansas and Oklahoma State standings as both teams eye upcoming tests and key players such as Schmidt Fenimore and Cook.
New York reports Clemson’s unbeaten Tigers lead major teams in total offense after three games, averaging 496 yards per game from 211 plays for 1,488 yards. Princeton rises to second as Arizona State and Army slip. SMU still dominates forward passing with 265.8 yards per game. Benners key.
Automobile service advertisement states complete one stop motor service for Chrysler and Plymouth cars with tuneups repairs and parts. Contact by phone 607 for Dara 827 Vi location and hours.
Philadelphia reports NFL leaders as Joe Geri tops passing with 22 completions for 877 yards and 3 TDs from Georgia via Phoenixville. Harry Gilmer, Norman Van Brocklin, Zollie Toth, Billy Grimes, George Gulyanies, and Doak Walker follow in various rushing and scoring tallies across the league.
Sports Mirror reports top jockey Gordon Gifson sustained four fractures after a spill at Jamaica race track. The column also notes historical notes including a former star quitting baseball, a 10 round bout in Boston, and past boxing results.
Lawrence marksman Skipper Williams staged a standout one man assault on clay pigeons at Radium Springs Georgia October 4 to 8 winning multiple cups and nearly tying the world record in the 500 bird marathon with 498 hits. His father Dick Williams praised his performance while noting their family’s growing skeet renown as they travel meets around the country.
Great Bend Kan city council fired City Manager Angus MacPherson after he offered resignation. Logan Brown was appointed city clerk to replace him. Earlier MacPherson had announced plans to resign amid council reprioritization of his measures at a special meeting.
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