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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1955
Page
10
Lawrence High School hosts winless Leavenworth Cyclones at 8 p m in Haskell Stadium. The Lions seek a league win after beating Shawnee Mission 27 7 while Leavenworth fell to Argentine 13 6. Lawrence leads in rushing and aims to close the NEAL gap behind Highland Park.
Kansas football under Chuck Mather prepares to meet SMU in a crucial fourth game of the series. The Mustangs boast a massive line led by Tiny Goss at 256 pounds and 8MA center Burleigh Arnecke. Kansas counters with a rugged defense and a reshuffled backfield including Don Slicker and Jerry Baker.
Kansas State College in Manhattan lists nineteen freshmen for practice starting November 1. Coach Tex Winter introduces five all state cagers Darrell Boten Bob Boozer Jim Holwerda Tom Lindahl and Lowell Waterman plus others from Kansas City Riley Princeton and Greenleaf with varied heights.
The article lists numerous prospects with heights and hometowns as Winter notes more good prospects may report. It adds that a railroad used over three million tons of coal last year.
Lawrence High senior halfback Galen Cawley was named honorary captain for the Lion Homecoming game against Leavenworth after a late third quarter tackle saved a sure touchdown in last week’s 27 7 win over Shawnee Mission. Coach Allan Woolard praised the play as above and beyond the call of duty and urged recognition for Cawley. Halftime ceremonies will feature Cawley while team captains Junior Smith and Jim Reagan lead the active game captains.
Last night results list Eddie Brant stopping Lawrence Armatead after a first round knockout in Beaumont Texas. Leo Espinosa outpointed Roberto Castro in Buenos Aires with a decisive scoring edge. The card also featured regional bouts from Cincinnati New York and Dayton with varied outcomes.
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