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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1956
Page
13
Reports from London say Admiral Earl Mountbatten has been named the United Kingdom's first sea lord and chief of the naval staff, marking a top-level reshuffle in Britain's naval leadership. The appointment consolidates command as the Royal Navy faces ongoing strategic challenges and modernization.
The Big Seven race tightens as two key games loom in the Orange Bowl chase. Oklahoma aims to rebound after back to back losses, while Kansas tries to widen its momentum against Notre Dame. Colorado seeks a third straight win to solidify its post season position.
The report details conference standings and last week results. Oklahoma dominates with a two touchdown second quarter surge, Kansas and Missouri share losses, while Colorado, Iowa State, Nebraska, Kansas State, and Oklahoma A&M chase league goals. An Indiana win over Nebraska and a Nebraska loss to Missouri are noted among scattered results.
Tulsa moves as top challenger to Houston in the Missouri Valley race under coach Bobby Dobbs. Tulsa beat Detroit 3-0 on a 34 yard Wynes field goal and hosts Hardin-Simmons as the schedule reshuffles amid conference play. Houston and Wichita State also in chase with several key matchups shaping the standings.
Southwestern College seeks a fourth straight CIC win as it faces Washburn Tech in Topeka on Saturday night. Coach Bob Hower’s Builders extended the streak by beating St Benedict’s Ravens 15 0 last weekend, with Al Atchison Tom Green scoring Southwestern’s first TD and Larry Kobs adding another. Pittsburg beat Washburn 27 0 and tangles with Emporia State, while St Benedict’s meets Fort Hays. Emporia State won 14 1 over Fort Hays on the road. Keltner’s conversions supplied the margin. Pittsburg’s homecoming crowd of 8 000 saw Dick Adamison score twice for Pitt.
The U S Olympic basketball team impressed in Indianapolis beating the Phillips Oilers 73 to 60 in an exhibition at Butler Fieldhouse. The Olympians, testing a full court press, held the National Industrial League champions without a field goal for nine minutes as Bill Russell repeatedly disrupted Phillips shots. Crowd 6 600 attended the opener of a 10 game exhibition series.
Frankie Ryff 20-2 with three knockouts returns in a 10 round lightweight clash against Frankie Topolia at New York’s St Nicholas Arena. Ryff, 27, aims to rejoin the elite after losses to Larry Boardman and Ralph DuPas. DuMont TV to broadcast at 8:50 p.m. CST.
The report mentions a team starting 3-1 with a notable win over Free Kingyus. It highlights their improving form and upcoming fixtures as the season unfolds.
Kansas City report notes Colorado senior fullback John Phe Bayuk surged to first in rushing with 60 carries for 346 yards after a 141 yard game against Iowa State. Homer Floyd of Kansas slipped to fifth with 49 carries for 282 yards. Nebraska and Oklahoma players trail with multiple carries and yards as Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma progress in pass catching and completion rates.
Oklahoma trends show rushing and total offense lagging behind rivals after five games. The Sooners sit with 1,838 passing and rushing yards combined, while leading ball carriers and scorers adjust as they prepare for a national telecast at Notre Dame in South Bend. Nebraska Colorado Missouri and Kansas State lead conference metrics, with Howard Cook and Gene Worden among noted punters and receivers in a tense early season stretch.
Frank Robinson led the major rookie standings with a record homers mark while Luis Aparacio did not miss the ballot in the Sporting News poll. The American League winner led with 14 votes and Aparicio polled 18 ballots, with Rocky Colavito among top finishers.
Billy Mills paced the team to a county cross country sweep at Wameen as the tribe took the first five places. Mills clocked a fast time to win the event, with teammate Seaman and Kaiskell close behind. Waimego finished fourth and Seaman fifth as the squad claimed a strong team performance.
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