Kansas Backfield May Shift for Arizona Test at KU
Kansas football may deploy a new backfield against Arizona in Lawrence after Jayhawker practice shows Masoner quarterbacking with Ma soner as another backfield option. Arizona coach Tex Oliver reshapes the lineup after Kon Knox broke a shoulder, with Sam Tucker and Roy Wigley eyed to replace him and Sandy Smith moved from line to backfield duties. The Wildcats, who boosted yardage this season to 1,245 for and 97 points, travel with a 36-man squad to Kansas City for Friday drills ahead of the Saturday game.
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Natural Tunnel and Wonders of Powell Mountain
The article describes Natural Tunnel in southwest Virginia carved through limestone by nature, noting its length of 1 557 feet and heights up to 200 feet. It mentions the rail and road access, the South Atlantic route now part of the Southern Railway System, and the region’s appeal to automobile travelers. It also covers the walking bat fish from Central American waters, the amphibian classification, and a strongman feat by George Elfert Flint performed in 1992 and 65-year-old feats with dumbbells. The piece ends with a note about tomorrow’s feature The Writer Who Forgots What He Wrote.
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Arizona Aggies Rally Blasts New Mexico in Offensive Show
Arizona Aggies outgained New Mexico 457 yards to 43 with a strong backfield ground game and 13 of 22 passes, while Walt Nielsen led with 143 rushing yards and Bronko Smilanich gained 82 yards on four carries. Oliver shifted Al Johnson to guard to bolster the line for upcoming games in Lawrence and East Lansing.
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Bowling Scores From Lawrence Recreation Parlors
Scores of bowling games played at the Lawrence Recreation parlors tally player results and standings across multiple lanes. Local leagues and casual players posted marks, spares, and strikes, with totals reflecting skill levels and participation.
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Armstrong in line for featherweight title fight with Sarron
Henry Armstrong won a 10 round decision over Mike Belloise to claim a stepping stone toward the undisputed featherweight championship. Negotiations were opened to match Armstrong against Petey Sarro n in Birmingham to clarify the 126 pound class as boxing bodies recognize the bout as a world title contention.
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Four Schools Will Hold Medley Relay Contest
Emporia Ottawa Topeka and Lawrence high schools meet for an 8 event conference medley relay on November 5 during Ottawa's football game. Distances are 100 220 440 and 880 yards. Lawrence entries list Cecil Hults James Hayes Otis Bowers and Dor Thompson, with Bowers running 440 yards. the same lineup placed second in the state meet last spring, narrowly behind Emporia.
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May Stage Free Scoring Contest May Stage Free Scoring Contest
Big Six football week ahead with Missouri and Nebraska to test defenses in Lincoln. Freshman squads disrupt varsity plans as Faurot and Bible weigh improving passing attacks. Iowa State and Oklahoma prep for key showdowns. Kansas State drills and lineup shuffles noted as Fry seeks stronger blocking.
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Don Faurot
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Sports Roundup previews officials, trades and players around the league
New York reports chatter on Lynn Waldorf and Tuffy Thompson Argin. Plans to move Babe Herman to Brooklyn surface as Reds pursue a sale. Marshall Goldberg tops Pittsburg’s fan wish list. Dodgers sign Russian infielder Palachamin under alias Nick Polly. Giants president Horace Stoneham and Bill Terry clash over Hank Leiber trade. Willie Baba fades while Gunnar Barland emerges as top heavyweight. St Mary’s hook earns quick mockery and Dick Weisgerber hangs 42 of 53 on placekicks. Pop Warner tweaks formations as Fordham line lauds crowning praise from Sleepy Jim Crowley of Notre Dame fame.
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Aji Baba
Lawrence Bears Triumph Over Bulldogs 19 to 2 in Junior Game
The Lawrence Bears defeated the Lawrence Bulldogs 19 to 2 in a Saturday junior football match at Cordley Field. The Lawrence Tigers’ game against the Brown Bombers in Topeka was postponed due to rain and will be played there on November.
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Football Fixer article sparks debate on amateurism
Francis Wallace argues in the Saturday Evening Post that replacing amateur with fellowship could fix football recruiting. He classifies colleges into four groups from purists to professional, notes how schools trade education for play and money, and urges readers to judge conferences by shared rules. Coach Faurot cites Nebraska’s offense and Arizona’s travel-studded schedule as context. John R Tunis asks directors about a magazine piece on professional to amateur status in football.
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Saturday Evening Post
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Razorbacks use passing game in arkansas backfield
In Arkansas backfield this season the Razorbacks have thrown 176 forward passes, completing 71 for 994 yards and 14 touchdowns. Stanford concerns noted as 31 players, only two under 170 pounds, yet no Coast Conference wins this season.
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Fatten Up Players Reach Big Leagues Through Offseason Feasts
San Francisco reports reveal clubs fatten promising players as a path to the majors. Tim Marble, brother of tennis champion Alice Marble, is sent to Joe Ward’s ranch near Winters, California for beefsteak and milk to gain weight for spring tryouts. Other examples include Vernon Gomez and Eddie Joost, while Lefty Putnam once endured a health farm regimen near Saratoga.
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Eddie Joost
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Putnam
Lefty
Saratoga
Rearly
Mexican Government Aids Football Teams in U S Tour
In Houston on Oct 27 1930s report states the Mexican government approved a 45000 dollar program to send a Mexican high school team to the United States for games in Houston Washington and New York. Coach Roberto Martin of Mexico City’s Voliteanen high school along with players and the Tinieapo Nee orchestra will travel to Washington after the Houston game. Martin, a University of Detroit graduate, is tasked with building an intensive physical program in Mexico City public schools.
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Fans Wait for Collision Pittsburch Oct 28
Fans eagerly await the Pitt-Fordham clash framed as a clash of opposing forces. Biggie Goldberg of Pitt and Ed Franco of Fordham loom as key ball carriers to determine which side gains advantage.
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World Co. advertisement on mimeograph paper and supplies
An advertisement notes mimeograph paper, typewriter bands, scratch pads, tooling leather, and a phone number 22 for The World Co. likely selling office supplies and related materials.
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Notre Dame to Host OSU Rematch After Classic 1935 Finish
Chicago recalling last year’s dramatic Notre Dame versus Ohio State showdown as the Irish prepare to face the Buckeyes again in South Bend. Ohio State seeks revenge after last season’s 18 to 13 loss amid a tonight atmosphere, while Notre Dame eyes a morale boosting win to avert a tough closing slate.
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Balsamo Risks Clash With Risko In Ten Round Bout
New York October 28 Harry Balsamo a fast rising challenger meets Babe Risko a seasoned fighter in a ten round middleweight bout. Balsamo with 16 knockouts in 20 fights seeks a title shot vs Freddie Steele while Risko eyes reclaiming top status after past success. If Balsamo wins expected quick battle may boost his standing in the division.
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Eric Secliz
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Lawrence Lions Scrimmage Strengthens Defense for Holton Clash
Lawrence High School Lions conducted an hour long scrimmage with Holton High to sharpen defense. Coach Edd Wood used the session to tighten team fundamentals ahead of Friday's 8 pm showdown at Hakell Stadium.
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British Davis Cup Rules Shaky Says Crawford
Sydney N S W GTM Tennis in the United States England and Europe is declining says veteran Australian star Jack Crawford. He notes two young Americans studying at Cambridge University may lead the next era, C M Jones and David Jones who are not related. Crawford believes Britain will face a tight race to defend the Davis Cup next year with the United States and Australia rising.
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Grid toll stands at 18 deaths this season
New York on October 28 reports football in 1936 causing 18 deaths on the gridiron plus 23 fatalities among players since January 1. The toll at the same point in 1935 was seven, indicating higher early-season fatalities this year from hand injuries and high school games.
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