Hawks to Stillwater In Search of a Win
Kansas University and Oklahoma A&M meet in a Friday non conference clash at Stillwater after both lost last Saturday. KU rebounded late but OU led 27 6 at half and held to the win.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1956
Page
8
Kansas University and Oklahoma A&M meet in a Friday non conference clash at Stillwater after both lost last Saturday. KU rebounded late but OU led 27 6 at half and held to the win.
Oklahoma, though outgained 263 rushing yards in the first halves, fought to a 7-6 deficit after Kansas capitalized on a goal line stand and a first-quarter score. Clendon Thomas and Tommy McDonald sparked a late drive, while Kansas limited OU’s big plays to stay within reach. Five games remain for Kansas after the loss, with key conference showdowns ahead.
Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes and College of Emporia Lions meet in Salina Saturday night to decide the 1956 Kansas Conference title. Both teams undefeated in league play with five wins each. Wesleyan 196-33 in league and 216-39 overall, Emporia 130-? in conference and 13-64 overall. Other scores noted include Ottawa at Bethany and McPherson versus Friends in Wichita. Stenberg at Ottawa spoiled homecoming. Bethel beat Friends in another homecoming.
Mississippi fades as Georgia Tech gains pace in the SEC race after Tulane upset Ole Miss. The Ramblin Wreck threaten a conference title bid as Tennessee and Arkansas challenges loom, with Notre Dame and Southern Cal noted elsewhere in college football and basketball chatter.
At Ontario California a U S track squad posted standout marks in a warmup for the Olympics. Bed Williams upset Bobby Morrow in the 100 meters with a world record pace of 10.1 seconds and Parry O’Brien shattered the shot put world record with 59-7.3. Al Oerter was second in the discus with 169-24 as O’Brien led with 170-2.
46 colleges remain unbeaten as Missouri Valley leads with Marshall Missouri Valley reporting seven victories and a 166 to 69 scoring edge. Top teams include Oklahoma Michigan State Georgia Tech Tennessee USC Baylor, with several schools at four or five games undefeated and listing scores such as Northeastern Oklahoma 120 to 45 and Central Missouri State 111 to 33.
A 100 mile han dican stock car race between MARC and SRE members is slated for Laketwood track on Sunday Nov 4. Heavy rain and a wet track forced postponement of the originally set event.
Kansas City reports editor Hayes of the Associated Press, once star end of the 1925 Jayhawks, traveling to Lawrence for a Big Seven clash with Oklahoma. He saved money on a turnpike trip but paid park and ticket fees, recalling a 1955 victory and an ancient cave discovery near Bridgesart.
Paul Brown said the Browns quarterback Dave Ratterman likely faces the end of his football career after a knee injury suffered in a 20 to 9 loss to the Washington Redskins. Doctors indicated the knee injury is serious and could sideline him indefinitely, with backup players stepping in for the Browns.
A garbled local sports blurb highlights Jay Cross-Country delivering an easy victory against Missouri with mentions of Dipaees, Deane Preagar, and other scattered names. The fragmentary text references venues, times, and various individuals without coherent details.
Unbeatens Detroit Lions and St Louis Cardinals fight tough road ahead as season advances. Lions stumble in key drive after San Francisco edge, while Cardinals struggle against rival defenses. Bears, Giants press in standings as playoff pictures form amid mixed results.
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