Oklahoma gridiron success cited by Colorado AD Carlson
Colorado athletic director Harry Carlson told the Buffalo Roundup Club in Denver that Oklahoma’s football rise rests on easier entrance criteria, financial support, spirit, and coaching. He noted CU admits only upper two thirds of high school grads, unlike Oklahoma, and highlighted star players and interstate recruiting impacts on both programs.
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Kansas City
Buddy Leake
Memphis
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Rod Wilkinson
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Hood
Doyle Parrocks
Ray Nagel Named UCLAs Backfield Coach
Ray Nagel is hired as the backfield coach for the University of California Los Angeles football program, replacing previous staff and joining head coach Sanders for the upcoming season.
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Navy Favored to Repeat Thriller With Irish This Saturday
Annapolis Md Navy and Notre Dame coaches foresee another tight clash after last year’s 6 0 game. Terry Brennan says Notre Dame may be underappreciated and that Navy’s 1954 opponents were the best in 10 to 15 years. Eddie Erdelatz calls the Irish a major hurdle and believes his team can outplay a tougher foe.
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Heart trouble tightens Kansas at Nebraska clash
Injuries plague Kansas football as center Frank Black and guard Galen Wahlmeier miss practice and the top two centers for the Jayhawks grapple with bruises. Coach Chuck Mather reshuffles personnel ahead of the Big Seven showdown with Nebraska in Lincoln, with key players expected to play but at reduced effectiveness.
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Norman Redd
Sublette
Dudley Budrich
LaVern Fiss
Joe Held
al Stevenson
Dick Reich
Jerry Baker
Heid
John McFarland
Top 10 Kansas high school grid teams face light week
The top 10 Kansas high school football teams hold a combined 40 7 1 record and face opponents with 18 28 3. No 1 Topeka meets Shawnee Micciani sascanva 2 2 1. Hutchinson meets Newton 2 3. Lawrence plays Argentine 3 2. Wichita North vs El Dorado 5 losses. Highland Park vs Hayden 2 2 1. Dodge City vs Russell 3 10. Parsons vs Pittsburg 1 of 5. Salina 41 0 vs Chapman. Wichita East vs Arkansas City 2 3. East 3 2. Manhattan 41 0 vs Emporia 3 1 1.
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Jays face Nebraska with injured lineup and shaky depth
Senior Bev Buller trails a severe shin bruise while soph Wally Strauch battles back trouble. Both top quarters expected Saturday but likely below par. knee injury limits No 1 quarter Dave Preston. Al Jaso probable starter with McFarland No. 2 as Jay squad nurses a 1 4 1 record amid Kansas prep for Nebraska. The center to fullback units anchor a fragile formation as Wednesday’s drill used goal line plays against dummy defenses.
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al Jaso
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Jim Hull
Don Pfatzenreuter
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Ray Bower
Ralph Moody
John Handley
Joe Held
Beanies Remain On As Bethany Swedes Fight For Win
Bethany College in Linwood? Lindsborg announces beanies will stay on until Bethany football secures a victory. The policy extends beyond the usual uncapping rites as the Swedes seek first win of the season. Also noted is Bill Skowron’s multi homer performance for the Yankees in the World Series.
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Moose) Skowron
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Briggs trust takes control of Detroit Tigers amid bids
A Detroit family trust now owns the Tigers with the Briggs Commercial and Development Co. dissolved. Henry Ford II and Spike Briggs Jr. figure among hopeful bidders as legal questions about trust ownership and eligibility surface. Other interested parties include Bill Veeck James Norris and the National Brewing Co.
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Spike) Briggs Jr
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Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Court
Probate Court issued licenses to James H. Hobson 33 and Wilma Je Showalter 28 of Baldwin, Euclides M. Silva 37 and Milada T. Capoun 34 of Topeka, John Slavens 22 and Delores June HadI 20 of Lawrence.
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Topeka
John Slavens
Delores June Hadi
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