Kansas Invades Oklahoma With Hopes for Big Upset
Kansas University prepares to challenge Oklahoma in Norman in front of about 62 000 fans for a 1 30 kickoff. OU, favored by two touchdowns, features quarterback Bobby Page with support from Cowan Bell and Grisham while KU counters with Renko Sayers Leiker Coleman. Sayers seeks 69 rushing yards to move past Homer Floyd on KU’s career list as Renko aims to pass effectively through OU’s strong line. Kansas plans to pass more after a shaky 17 14 loss to Iowa State, while OU seeks wins after beating Clemson and Southern Cal and losing to Texas. Kansas stays at the Hotel Lockett in Norman, flight from Kansas City set for this afternoon.
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Norman
Okla
Bud Wilkinson
Oklahoma Sooner
Sooners
Kansas
Oklahomans
Texas
Bobby Page
Sayers
Homer Floyd
Floyd
Jack Mitchell
Jayhawks
Iowa State
Renko
Big Eight
Mitchell
Larry Ledford
TCU
Syracuse
Wyoming
I-State
Clemson
Southern Cal
City Punt-Pass-Kick Stars Entered in State Activity
Four youngsters won divisions in the University Ford punt pass-kick contest at South Park and are entered in statewide competition. Winners advance to regional play at a NFL game halftime for prizes. 130 youths competed this year versus 70 last year. First prizes include NFL warm-up jackets. runners-up helmets and third place footballs.
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Bob Floyd
Wellington Rd
Bobby Nauman
Bruce Vaughn
Emeral Dr
William N. Jeltz
Mass
Carl Heinrich
Steve Brittenham
Maple Ln
Mark Buhler
Ohio
Jeff Whitehead
Pat Sinclair
N. H
Dirk Wedd
Stevens Dr
Tom Jennings
Ala
Optimist
NFL
Hunting Season Stays Open Amid Drought Watch
The Kansas Forestry, Fish and Game Commission said it will monitor drought conditions and could close the prairie chicken season and possibly other hunting if the situation worsens. G. G. Boling, chairman, noted a two week window to decide. The primary concern is hunter caused fires in dry areas.
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Kansas
Forestry, Fish An Game Commission
Pratt
G. G. Boling
Coronado Bets Bethel Nips Central Junior High Mustangs
Coronado of Bethel edged Central Junior High School Mustangs 7-6 Thursday afternoon. Central fell to 3-1 despite 136 rushing yards, two fumbles, and a negated extra point, while Coronado gained 70 passing yards on the win.
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Central Junior High School
Mustangs
Coronado
Bethel
Manhattan
Hayden
Central
Nanny Duver
Dyer
Ron Mann
Phillies Name a Coach
George Myatt aged 49 with 16 years in baseball becomes third base coach for the Philadelphia Phillies marking a transition in the team’s coaching staff.
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Phillies
Philadelphia
George Myatt
Philadelphia Phillies
Hawk Harriers Face Drake In Title Bid At Lawrence
Kansas aims for a 20th consecutive dual cross country victory as they host Drake at Lawrence Country Club. Gun time is 10 30 a m for a three mile race with Kansas veterans Acevedo Hadley Cabrera Fero Coane plus Lawson Holm and Drake’s strong squad led by Karnes. Kansas is 2 0 on the year after beating Southern Illinois while Drake placed 1 2 3 in their latest meet.
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Chicago
Drake
Kansas
Lawrence Country Club
Paul Acevedo
Herald Hadley
George Cabrera
Chick Fero
Tonnie Coane
Sophmores
John Lawson
Ken Holm
Sooners and Jays In Feature Match
Oklahoma the defending Big Eight champion regroups after the Texas loss and Joe Don Looney’s dismissal for a showdown with Kansas at Norman. The four game Big Eight slate includes Nebraska at Kansas State and Missouri at Oklahoma State with Colorado facing Iowa State. crowd projections exceed 30 000 at Boulder and 61 826 for Norman. Dennis Claridge is doubtful for Nebraska while Gary Lane leads Missouri in total offense. Gale Sayers and Steve Renko pace Kansas on offense amid defensive struggles.
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Texas
Joe Don Looney
Kansas
Norman
Nebraska
Missouri
Kansas State
Manhattan
Oklahoma State
Stillwater
Colorado
Iowa State
Boulder
Bud Wilkinson
Gale Sayers
Steve Renko
Jayhawks
Jack Mitchell
Wilkinson
Sooners
Dennis Claridge
Huskers
K-State
Gary Lane
Lane
Buffaloes
OSU
Dave Hoover
Dick Limerick
Tom Vaughn
Tribe to Meet Joplin Tonight Homecoming Game at Haskell
Haskell Institute hosts Joplin Junior College in its final home football game of the season at 7 30. The Indians seek their first win as Joplin, a strong RAC0 Conference rival, visits during homecoming activities including the crowning of the Indian queen.
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Rugged Joplin Junior College
Tribe
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Raco
Haskell
Joplin
Indians
Fort Scott
Wentworth Military Academy
H. E
Lew
Llewellyn
el Dorado
Highland
Fairbury
Ottawa University
Parsons
Parson
Hines Ceramic Shop Open Workshop and Classes
Hines Ceramic Shop at 115 E 8th offers daily open workshop from 9:30 to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Evening classes Monday and Wednesday from 7:30 to 9:30 with free instruction. Greenware and supplies available. Phone VI 2-9251.
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Hines Ceram
Greenware & Supplies
Top Ten Faces Conference Tests Across Nation
Seven of the nation's top ten college football teams head into Saturday with conference games. Only Mississippi remains a clear favorite as Tulane visits. Texas at Arkansas, Wisconsin at Iowa, Illinois hosting Minnesota, Oklahoma vs Kansas, and Georgia Tech facing Auburn mark major showdowns. Alabama meets Tennessee, Pitt plays West Virginia, Ohio State visits Southern California, Navy hosts Virginia Military, and Northwestern welcomes Miami of Ohio.
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Tulane
Texas
Wisconsin
Oklahoma
Illinois
Georgia Tech
Alabama
Big Ten
Iowa City
Iowa
Minnesota
Kansas
Auburn
Bobby Dodd
Engineers
Tennessee
Birmingham
Pitt
West Virginia
Mountaineers
Ohio State
Southern California
Navy
Virginia Military
Norfolk
Northwestern
Miami
Ohio
Presley Signal Caller Ranks 3rd in Passing
Bruce Up hill the College of Emporia quarterback ranks third in forward passing among NCAA college division schools and has the best completion percentage. He has completed 62 of 90 attempts for 817 yards, while George Bork of Northern Illinois leads with 116 of 175 for 1,630 yards. Jim Holder of Oklahoma Panhandle A and M leads in rushing with 768 yards on 94 carries. Carthage Illinois tops rushing with 377.4 yards per game.
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Bruce Uphill
College of Emporia
NCAA
Upstill
George Bork
Northern Illinois
Jim Holder
Oklahoma Panhandle A&m
Carthage
Illinois
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