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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1956
Page
7
Lawrence High School Lions host the Ottawa Cyclones at Haskell Stadium seeking a share of the Northeast Kansas League title. Coach Allan Woolard’s team aims for a seventh straight win and a possible conference crown, with game time set for 8 o'clock Wednesday night.
Hall scored a six for the Argentine end zone. Lawrence Ottawa leads this league slate with no other league games. Leavenworth meets Swawnee Mission, Highland Park hosts Sumner, and Atchison has an open date. Highland Park upset Hayden last week 7 1. Atchison lost to Sumner 13 6 in a non league clash.
Lawrence Lions widen their loop point lead after a 33 0 win over Argentine last Friday The Lions face Ottawa in a schedule easing matchup while Topeka stands as the only team to score twice against them Coach Woolard uses a split T offense with Don Wrench Doyle Schick and John Hal in backfield Schick rushes for 185 yards Had adds 30 with Schafer and Hatfield key on defense and special teams
Seaman’s Jim Paramore continues to lead the Jayhawk league scoring race with 78 points, facing a strong challenge from Wamego’s Bob Morgan who has climbed to 72 after a 30-point game against Washburn Rural. Morgan, a 180-pound fullback, trails Paramore by six points as the season tightens. The chart lists top scorers from Seaman, Wamego, Holton, and other schools, showing multiple players active in the standings.
Air Force Academy Falcons, one of 35 undefeated teams, prepare for win No. 6 against Colorado State this Saturday. Coach Buck Shaw dismisses the Cadets’ 34-7 over Eastern New Mexico as a low point. Falcons report no injuries while scoring leader Mike Sommer of George Washington University leads in rushing and total offense.
Kansas coach Chuck Mather spoke at the Lawrence Quarterback Club with Tony Coffin of Haskell and Allan Woolard of Lawrence High. Mather praised KU’s 21 13 win over A&M and noted injuries ahead of the Kansas State game. He cited his grading system and highlighted Bob Marshall and Homer Floyd’s tackling and plays. Coffin described Haskell injuries and depth, while Tony Mills praised Billy Mills’s 9 08.5 mile time.
Coach Woolard notes Mills may chase the national high school mile mark as Lawrence seeks a state crown. He praises his team’s 5-7-2 record since 1950 and six straight wins this year. Nan Duver’s junior high program is credited for developing players as the Lions prepare to avenge last season’s upset by Ottawa.
Cleveland General Manager Hank Greenberg plans a talks with Leo Durocher in Los Angeles to explore Durocher returning as Indians manager next year after Al Lopez resigned. Durocher, then an NBC executive in Hollywood, earns near $100,000 annually.
In New York the Baseball Writers' Association selects a star filled All Star lineup with six American Leaguers including Mantle Williams and Berra. Don Newcombe and Billy Pierce lead pitchers. Norkus defeats Rowan in a 10round decision at St Nicholas Arena as Miteff impresses in the semi finals. Norkus weighs 195 1 2 while Rowan is 185 5.
New York bouts saw Charley Norkus beat Joe Rowan by points in Holyoke Steve Ward defeated Bobby Murphy in Hartford and White Vaughn outpointed Charley in New Orleans. Several other results listed with places and scores.
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