Lions crush Mustangs 37 0 to clinch league title hope
Lawrence Lions dominated northeast Kansas League foe Argentine Mustangs 37 0 in Kansas City. Star rusher Charlie McCue led with 143 yards on 10 carries while Terry Malott added 118 yards on 10 attempts as Lawrence built a 19 0 halftime lead and extended their unbeaten string to six games. Malott and McCue capitalized on a stingy defense holding Argentine to three rushing yards and limited passes.
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Clarke Keys
Lawrence
Kansas City
Allan Woolard
Lion
Kansas
Ottawa
Cyclones
Lion Express
Mustang
Lions
McCue
Hewcomer
Charlie McCue
Woolard
Terry Malott
Norm Burnett
Leavenworth
Jack Poe
Lionmen
Mustangs
Merle McCoy
Malott
Poe
Joias
Malotti
Bob Preston
Conto
Preston
Danny Jaimes
National Show To Feature Great Horses
Harrisburg Pa A grand national horse show opens a week long run with what organizers claim is the nation’s largest and tidiest display of horseflesh More than 600 horses valued at over a million dollars are stabled at the State Farm show arena for 148 domestic and international classes and about 35000 in cash prizes The seventh annual event features international jumping with teams from Canada France Ireland Mexico and the United States led by Pierre D Oriola and other Olympic contenders including Gen Humberto Mariles and American entrants Arthur McCashin William Steinkraus and Mrs Carol Durand
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Farm Show Arena
New York
Canada
France
Ireland
Mexico
United States
America
Homer M. Groninger
Pierre D'Oriola
Helsinki
Humberto Mariles
Mariles
Arthur McCashin
Pluckemin
N. J
William Steinkraus
Westport
Conn
Carol Durand
Kansas City
Busy Charles Campaign in New York After Victory
Ezzard Charles plans a busy month campaign after his decisive unanimous win over Cesar Brion of Argentina. He aims for another title shot by fighting next month against Jimmy Bivins Brion or another opponent. Charles weighed 186 1/4 pounds and delivered a sharp left-right attack, opening a cut on Brion’s cheek with early blows and dominating most of the match.
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New York
Ezzard Charles
Cesar Brion
Argentina
Ezzy
Jimmy Bivins
Brion
Charles
Brian
17-Year-Old Jockey Aiming At New Mark for Turf Wins
Salem report on Tony Despirito a 17 year old apprentice from Lawrence Mass who targets the year’s turf record of 388 wins while riding at Rockingham Park. He rode two winners to reach 300 in a year and joins Hall of Fame names like Miller Culmone and Shoemaker in this milestone.
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Salem
Tony Despirito
Lawrence
Mass
Rockingham Park
Mayhew Despirito
Hien O' Lenry Forrest
Brian Home
Walter Miller
Vincent Powers
Jackie Westrope
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Joe Culmone
Willie Shoemaker
Charlie Burr
Miller
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Shoe
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Secon
Sunshine Park
Buck Harr
Hie
Jack Carrar
Bob Whaley
Despirito
Thanksgiving gridiron preview rivals top college games
Nation wide TV slate centers on Rose Bowl contenders including U C L A at Wisconsin and California at Los Angeles. Duke faces Virginia in a high profile matchup while Michigan State takes on Penn State and Minnesota meets Michigan in the Little Brown Jug game. Other key showdowns span Oklahoma Kansas State Georgia Tech Vanderbilt and Army Columbia Navy Penn State Bucknell Colgate Harvard Cornell and Notre Dame Notre Dame games.
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Georgia
Florida
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Alabama
Texas
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Texan A &M
Baylor
Midwest
North Carolina
Notre Dame
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Western Kansas pheasant season opens amid crowded lodgings
Thousands of hunters flock to a 10 day Western Kansas pheasant season opening with reports of abundant birds across a 60 county area. Hours are 9 am to sunset with a bag limit of three cock pheasants and possession of six. One fatality reported as 44 year old John Burns of Deerfield was found dead near his truck. sheriff suspects he was shot while reaching for a shotgun. Farmers warn to avoid fires as timbers and dry grass fuel danger and no hunting signs are posted in fire-prone areas.
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Kansas
John Burns
Deerfield
Garden City
Earl Robinson
Burns
Idanger
Two Lea to Close Career On Track at Bay Meadows
Two Lea the famed Cal Umet Farm mare retires after today's Bay Meadows handicap. The six year old daughter of Bull Lea races against Pacific Coast distance stars in the $50,000 mile and a quarter feature closing a 41 day Bay Meadows meet. With $299,200 in earnings she is a fan favorite and likely odds on in the final race before ending her storied career.
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San Mateo
Calif
Two Lea
Calumet Farm
Bull Lea
Pacific Coast
Painter’ Heatoeny
Two Lez
Bay Meadows
Hollywood
Ale
Rally for Kansas football welcomes team home tonight
Ian Scanlan chair of the pep committee announces a welcome home rally for the Kansas Jayhawkers after their Dallas game against Southern Methodist. The team departs by plane at 6 pm and will travel to the Family House by bus, expected to arrive around 10 pm for a townwide reception.
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Sts
K. U
Dallas
Southern Methodist
Ian Scanlan
Jayhawkers
Seteto
Family House
Kansas City Municipal
Ottawa and Emporia Both Win In Football Action
Ottawa defeated College of Emporia 66 to 0 as the deadeye quarterback scored and Bethany surged in a fevered period after a sequence of yardage on eight pass plays. Kansas Wesleyan trailed 26 to 6 at half and surrendered late scores in the third and fourth quarters. Len Harkey added touchdowns in the third and fourth periods.
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Petty
Ryan An
Oes Eee
Saho
Deadeye
Bethany
College of Emporia
Kansas Wesleyan
Len Harkey
Phog's College Stars Fall To Lakers In All Star
The Minneapolis Lakers beat the collegians 90 to 89 in Chicago in the annual All Star game. Dick Groat led the college stars with 15 points, matching the night’s scoring lead, while Ray Felix of Long Island University disrupted George Mikan and drew nine free throws. Phog Allen coached the All Star team.
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Chicago
Minneapolis Lakers
Collegians
Ae Lakers
George Miran
Dick Groat
Cece
Long Island University
Ray Felix
Felix
Mikan
Groat
Lakers
Pat Meineke
Dayton
Phog Allen
Kansas
Jayhawks Set for Cotton Bowl Clash with SMU Today
Kansas and Southern Methodist prepare for a high stakes intersectional football bout in Dallas. The Jayhawks seek a return win after recent losses, while SMU relies on triple threat Jerry Norton and sophomore quarterback Shiate Nutt to direct the offense. Charley Hoag and Gilseries pace KU’s running and Jayhawker high powered line as both teams expect a 30,000 crowd at the Cotton Bowl.
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Dallas
Kansas
Jayhaws
The
Methodists
Shiate Nutt
Kahan Charley Hoag
Gilserie
Golf Stars Meet in Fort Worth for Women’s Texas Open Final
In Fort Worth Texas two top women golfers, Mrs George Zaharias and Polly Riley, advanced to the 36 hole final of the Women’s Texas Open at Rivercrest Country Club after identical 4 and 3 semifinal wins. Riley defeated Marilyn Smith 4 and 3 while Zaharias routed Bee Wane 10 and 9 in a rematch of previous Texas events. Riley was even par through 36 holes while Zaharias trailed by two over regulation figures.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Mrs
George
Babe) Zaharias
Tampa
Fla
Polly Riley
River‘ i Country Club
Jesse
Jay
Tench
Babe
Miss i Riley
Zaharias
Bee Me‘Wane
Birmingham
Ala
Miss Riley
Marilynn Smith
Wichita
Kas
Riley
Fan tossed after Santa Clara victory over Idaho
A San Francisco spectator rushed the Idaho bench after Santa Clara edged Idaho 11 percent win at Kezar Stadium. He shouted he wanted to punch an Idaho player, but line coach Chuck Gottfried intervened. The 6'3" 228 lb man lifted and tossed him over the running track before the fan returned to the stands.
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San
Francisco
Un.a
Drake Colorado Sign For 1954 Grid Meeting
Drake and Colorado, both Big Seven members, have signed to play two football games in Boulder, Colorado, on September 18, 1954. Drake athletic director Jack McClelland said it will be the first football meeting between the two schools.
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Drake
Mid West Independent
Colorado
Boulder
Colo
Qei
Jack McClelland
Fights Last Night in New York Upset Echoes
Ezzard Charles of Northeast Ohio delivered a controversial performance in New York, claiming a split decision amid crowd reactions. Details remain hazy due to incomplete coverage but the bout drew attention for its disputed outcome.
Braves Romp Paola 41 6 Behind Postoak Four TDs
Haskell Indians overwhelm Paola Panthers 41 6 at home in Haskell Stadium as Ed Postoak, 153 pounds, runs for four touchdowns covering 55 32 15 and 7 yards plus two extra points. John Edwards adds two-point runs and several carries. Paola's Bob Sims drives some offense but Postoak dominates. Haskell moves to 5-1. next hosts Maur Hill.
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Ed Postoak
John Edwards
Braves
Edwards
Tom Jimboy
Postoak
Paola
Bob Sims
Panthers
Repairing Taj Mahal Agra India 1954 plan outlined
Officials said the government has spent 712470 dollars on repairing rain damaged pillars and walls of the Taj Mahal. Planned repair work extends to 1954 and continues the restoration of the marble mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jehan.
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Agra
India
Taj Mahal
Shah Jehan
Love Letter Fragment From 1936 Containing Mumtan Mention
Fragmentary note shows a personal plea of affection for Mumtan. The line hints at a broader cultural or linguistic context from 1936, with references to Natya and Root severed in Te. The readable text suggests a historical love letter embedded in a larger document.
Secretary Shanahan Sends 8000 Service Ballots
Secretary Paul Shanahan announced 8000 ballots were mailed to Kansans serving in the armed forces. He noted this figure represents the service ballots distributed by the end of World War II.
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Wichita
Kansas
Paul R. ‘Shanahan
Request to FCC Acknowledges License Assignment
A formal note confirms the assignment of an operating license to K R Kreh of McPherson Kansas for Radio Station KNEX in McPherson. The statement records FCC acknowledgment of the transfer and its effect on station operations and regulatory status.
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Ieitley
K. R. Kreha
McPherson
Kas
KNEX
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