Coach Says Jays At Crucial Point In Comeback Bid
Kansas coach Chuck Mather warned at the Downtown Quarterback Club that the Jayhawks face a crucial phase with injuries stressing a drive toward Nebraska, Kansas State, Oklahoma A&M, and Missouri. He noted that complacency could ruin chances as 1-4-1 Kansas aims to improve against teams in its class, with key players sidelined or limited and a probable starting group outlined for the next game.
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Cotton Bowl Seeks Army Navy Tie as Guest Club
Dallas based Cotton Bowl officials said they will monitor the Army Navy game for a potential guest club. Felix R McKnight noted no school had been contacted yet but the bowl will begin approach with Navy Auburn Mississippi State Georgia Tech and West Virginia under consideration. Texas A&M leads candidates but remains ineligible for Cotton Bowl selection this season due to a penalty.
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Tomorrow's hunting will be a bigger, stricter enterprise
The article envisions a future where hunting becomes a paid, regulated activity managed like a crop. Licenses, stamps, and dedicated funds finance conservation, with separate big game permits by draw. Public lands will grant access on advance applications, with per-pound bag fees and specialized licenses guiding hunters toward higher quality, more controlled experiences.
NCAA Sees Confidence Grow in Voluntary Compliance Plan
The NCAA reports rising confidence in its athletic code enforcement through a voluntary compliance program started in 1954. President Clarence P. Houston says 391 of 399 voting members have signed, eight abstaining. signers pledge institutional adherence to NCAA governing rules and procedures. Those who refuse invite investigation, Houston warns, urging schools to stay “snow white.”
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Pops) Houston
Tufts University
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Newk Leads Hurlers In Batting as Well
Brooklyn s ace Don Newcombe starred in both pitching and hitting posting a .359 batting average with 42 hits in 117 at bats. He hit seven home runs, drove in 23 runs, and added nine doubles and a triple. Ruben Gomez led other regular pitchers with a .300 average for the Giants, while Mickey McDermott topped American League pitchers at .263 for Washington.
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UCLA coach says clipping by Iowa nullified long run
Los Angeles UCLA battled a 4 yard punt return by Chuck Holloway as one of its longest scoring plays of the season. Coach Red Sand charged that the clipping foul was all Iowa's, nullifying the gain last Friday.
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Rangy Honduras Scrapper Looks Like Splendid Bet To Up Lightweight Stock
New York reports Ludwig Lightburn a rangy 20 year old Negro from British Honduras looked like the best lightweight prospect in years after a one sided ten round decision over Hocine Khalfi at St. Nicholas Arena. Lightburn dominated with a stabbing jab fast combinations and a willingness to trade. He scored a fifth round knockdown though Khalfi did not hit the floor. officials credited Lightburn with the knockdown as he outboxed the Algerian on all cards. Lightburn weighed 138 1 2 pounds to Khalfi 136 1 2 and led 8-2 on two judges and 9-1 on a third with AP tally 8-2. The piece also notes Ted Scudder of Milwaukee posting the 826 three game series as a 1954 55 season high for the American Bowling Congress.
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Lions Bees Stay Unbeaten In 24-7 Victory At Leavenworth
Lawrence High School's undefeated B football team beat Pioneer Bees 24-7 at Leavenworth for its third win. Halfback Steve Bly scored three touchdowns while coachs Jerry Rogers and Howard Mehlinger lead the Lion Bees. Carlton Hamm opened scoring, Don Dennis set up a 6-0 lead, and Bly added a 65 yard run after a punt. Leavenworth answered with Freeman Moore’s 40 yard return. Bly sealed it with a 7 yard TD as Hamm earlier contributed a 35 yard run. Hamm, a first year player, shows promise for next season. The note adds a historic Yale Dartmouth 1931 tie.
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Joe Brown Named Pirates General Manager for 1 Year
Joe L. Brown, 37, son of comedian Joe E. Brown, was named general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates to succeed Branch Rickey Sr. for a one year term. He will assume duties November 1 with Rickey remaining as a director advisory and Branch Jr. directing the farm system. The appointment follows a Pirates board meeting at Forbes Field and was Brown’s top choice by President Galbreath, VP Johnson, and Rickey. Rickey Sr. will chair the board.
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Women’s Bowling Notes Include Standings and High Scores
Independent Laundry leads after strong showings with Lurene Michael rolling consecutive strikes. Fern Leonard tops for Nash Medical Arts Pharmacy with 54 percent, as teams darunter push for early season wins and high handicaps influence totals.
DeWitt Weaver Faces Curious Fan Question In Dallas
Texas Tech coach DeWitt Weaver drew laughter in Dallas when a fan challenged his practice of using the telephone on the bench while assistants supply tins from a water cooler post. The exchange highlighted Weaver’s unorthodox sideline routine and the audience’s amusement.
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