Scots Challenge Lions for First In League Scrap
Highland Park opened NEKL football with a 34 18 win over Atchison to go 3 0 in league play while Lawrence Lions upset Shawnee Mission Indians 27 7 in a non league game Other NEKL results saw Argentin e beat Leavenworth 13 6 and Ottawa fall to Hayden 74 0 The Scotties led 13 0 early as Dick Flatt scored three touchdowns and Paul Jones connected with George Whitney for two more Atchison managed 219 rushing yards but failed to score until the final period Carl Downing tallied both touchdowns for Atchison Shawnee Mission stunned Lawrence with a quick scoring strike but Lawrence dominated the rest of the game
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Hayden
Topeka
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Dick Flatt
Paul Jones
George Whitney
Lions
Argentine Pioneers Triumph Over Leavenworth 32 28
In a high scoring contest the Argentine Pioneers defeated Leavenworth 32 to 28. Junior Lions star ran for 134 yards and scored the decisive touchdown while Warren Isaac added a 7 yard plunge for insurance. Ottawa’s Ted Brill broke for a 32 yard score in the second quarter as Ottawa slipped to a third straight loss after a strong early showing.
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Ségard
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Hanna
K U Ready for Medic Clash As Ponies Loom
Kansas University football shows better physical shape for the upcoming Meric clash with Southern Methodist compared with the Oklahoma game. Seven first two unit players are doubtful for the SMU contest while Oklahoma reports 27 injured Sooners, five possibly unavailable for the Big Seven showdown with Colorado.
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Southern Methodist University
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Oklahoma
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Norman
Ebbets Field Tops NL Home Run Haven in 1955
Brooklyn's Ebbets Field yielded 119 homers at home as the National League slugging hub in 1955, surpassing Crosley Field. The Dodgers led with 204 four-baggers overall. Cincinnati and other clubs combined for 85 at home. In the American League, Kansas City's Municipal Stadium was the easiest park, with 180 homers, while Washington's Griffith Stadium proved toughest with 45.
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Ron Malcolm to present films in Lawrence shows
Ron Malcolm, noted sports man, photographer and commentator, will appear in Lawrence on Oct 31 and Nov 1 to narrate two films, Fhis ta Alaska and Tundra Haven. Event at Lawrence Junior High School auditorium starts at 7 p.m. Tickets cost 1 for adults and 50 cents for children, on sale at three downtown locations and from Sportsman's Club members. Safe locations include George's Pipe Shop and Gib Francis Sporting Goods.
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Jay Varsity Fresh Clash Scrimmage at Memorial Stadium
Kansas University football scrimmage set for 4 pm Friday at Memorial Stadium featuring Jay Varsity and Freshman reserves. Coach Chuck Mather stated plans to proceed with the game as scheduled despite junior varsity uncertainties. Also noted, Bermuda records report a 345 pound blue marlin caught on red and reel.
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Corrective Tactics Planned by Carter In Tilt With Smith
Cincinnati news reports Jimmy Carter plans a corrective approach for a rematch with Wallace Buds in Cincinnati Garden aiming to regain the world lightweight title. Smith predicts victory recalling their Boston bout. title history shows Carter’s prior rematches and losses. The 15 round fight airs nationally on ABC at 8 p.m. CST.
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Big Seven gridiron injuries flood Missouri Oklahoma Kansas lineup
More than 50 players in the Big Seven suffer injuries as teams prepare for weekend games. Norman reports the largest single injury cluster yet, with key players sidelined for Oklahoma, Missouri, and Iowa State. Kansas, Kansas State, and Colorado also list multiple hurt stars ahead of vital conference and non conference matchups.
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Hark Kay Glase
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Kansas
Trader Lane to Refuse To Peddle Stan Musial
ST PETERSBURG Florida Frank Lane the Cardinals general manager insists Stan Musial is an institution not for sale or trade. He holds Musial belongs to the fans and the club and should play wherever he wishes.
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Hee
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