Kansas Footballers Lacking Polish In Spring Drills
Kansas University’s 1956 football squad nears the Texas Christian opener with two-a-day drills still needing polish on offense timing and defense reads. Coach Chuck Mather, optimistic, noted strong first-unit gains and a 13-7 scrimmage edge, while highlighting Feller and Floyd as standouts and penalties for several injuries.
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Chuck Mather
Texas Christian
Fort Worth
Braves Pitching Woes Plague Early Season Push
The Milwaukee Braves struggle with a troubled rotation led by aging Warren Spahn as Lew Burdette Bob Buhl and Gene Conley falter. A 5.2 game lead over St. Louis erodes after a loss to Chicago. Cubs pull ahead late on walks and a Will single, while Ernie Johnson takes the loss.
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Fred Hanet
St. Louis
Chicago
Warren Spahn
Lew Burdette
Bob Buh
Gene Conley
Conley Falls
Coniey
Ernie Johnson
Big Gene
Cubs
Bob Will
Rev Bob Richards Ends His Sky as an Amateur
The Rev Bob Richards longtime pole vaulting standout退will quit amateur competition to pursue television work. Richards 31 will host a half hour weekly sports show on ABC. The first episode airs Thursday Oct 3. He will continue preaching and lecture tours as an ordained minister in the Church of the Brethren.
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Los Angeles
Bob Richards
Telvision
Richards
ABC
Church of the Brethren
Roland Kraft Wins Midland Empire Horseshoe Tourney
Roland Kraft of Lawrence won the Midland Empire horseshoe pitching tournament held in St. Joseph, Missouri, on Sunday, taking top honors in the event.
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Roland Kraft
Lawrence
Pittsburgh Steelers topple Lions in strong exhibition win
In Buffalo the Steelers under new coach Buddy Parker defeated his former club the Detroit Lions 20 4 . The defense stifled Lions pass plays and capitalized on breaks to race to a 20 7 lead after three quarters as 20 620 fans watched. In Baltimore the Redskins beat the Colts 24 14 with John Unitas throwing two TDs and a late 23 yard run to seal the win.
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City Golf Tourney Open to 15 Mile Radius Players
The annual Lawrence city golf tournament at Lawrence Country Club invites all golfers within a 15 mile radius to compete in 36 holes of championship medal play. Flights cover all skill levels with prizes in at least four divisions. Entry is $3 for three days of golf including two tourney rounds and one practice round.
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Bill Meller
Lawrence
Ken Joiner
Lawrence Country Club
Wilbur Norton
Lion Defense Looks Sharp In Long Drill
Lawrence High School football holds an hour scrimmage after a week of 24 hour practices. The red team and top white team clash in a fierce defensive session as John Hadl and Tom Pritchard push for yardage. Kipp, Pine, Graham, and Hatfield anchor the defense with solid tackles behind the line.
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John Hadl
Hade
Tom Pritchard
Phil Kipp
Marvin Pine
Kipp
Andy Graham
Larry Hatfield
Brooklyn Dodgers Move Doubtful as Offer Revealed
A New York telegram from John Cashmore to Walter O'Malley stalled by reported legal obstacles fuels doubt about moving the Dodgers. Louis Wallson and Evans of Los Angeles offer five million dollars to buy the club and keep it West Coast bound, while Cashmore urges the owner to hold and find another team.
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Louis E. Wallson
Pans
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Borough of
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Walter O'Malley
Dodgers
Los Angeles
Evans
O'Malley
Willie Galimore Shines With Bears In 24 14 Victory
Florida A&M product Willie Galimore burst onto the scene for the Chicago Bears in a 24 14 exhibition win over the Philadelphia Eagles at Municipal Stadium. He scored on a 70 yard TD kickoff return and added 111 rushing yards on the day, part of a 36 carry 357 yard season pace. Also highlighted, Jack Urban, a 25 year old rookie, pitched Kansas City Athletics to a 3 2 win over the Chicago White Sox in New York. Urban earned his fifth win with five hits allowed, as the Yanks deal moved stars Ditmar and Shantz up.
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Tourney Background Shapes National Amateur Champ Hope
In Brookline Massachusetts the 57th National Amateur Championship began at The Country Club with 20 players in the field. Players anticipate a 34 to 35 year old veteran with deep tournament experience to win after 180 holes over six days. Willie Turnesa notes the course demands long drives and solid putting while keeping shots tight.
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Baseball History Record From 1914: Johnson's Four Wild Pitches
The source notes a Major League record from 1914 when Walter Johnson threw four wild pitches in a single inning. It accompanies a scattered sports ledger listing schedules and results from the National and Western leagues, including teams like New York, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Milwaukee, with standings and scores reflecting a broad early 20th century baseball record.
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Walter Johnson
Indy Juco Defeats E State Gridmen in Clinic Football Meet
Independence Junior College beat Emporia State College 180 in a clinic game for Kansas college officials meeting here this weekend. William Turner ran in two touchdowns including an 11 yard dash in the first quarter and a 1 yard plunge in the third. Greg Arvanetes added a 4 yard TD in the last quarter.
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Independence Junior College
Emporia State College
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William ‘Turner
Independence
Greg Arvanetes
Five Colleges in Kansas In Grid Debut This Week
Kansas City reports kickoff for 1957 grid seasons across five colleges in Kansas. Southwestern, CIC member, opens against Friends at Southwestern Friday night. Sterling and McPherson clash in McPherson also Friday. Pittsburg Gorillas meet Kirksville Teachers in Pittsburg Saturday. Other CIC and KC loops start a week later. Kansas Wesleyan defending KC champion, St Benedict's CIC titlists.
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Friends
Sterling
McPherson
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Fort Riley Reaches Army Softball Finals
Fort Riley advances to the Army softball final by defeating Fort Benning 5 to 2 in semis. Fort Riley and Fort Benning won their semifinal games, with Fort Riley facing Fort Sill in the final today.
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Army
Associated Press
Ft, Leonard Woop
Amarillo Edges Ahead in Western Loop Race
Amarillo routed Colorado Springs 153 and moved two games up with eight to play in the Western League. Lincoln beat Des Moines 43 to stay in contention, while Topeka defeated Sioux City 14 9 but fell further behind. Puello tied Colorado Springs for fifth with a 15 0 win over Albuquerque as Topeka rallied with three homers in the seventh to erase five errors.
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Tangier Island Discovery Timeline Noted by Captain Smith
Tangier Island in Chesapeake Bay was first documented by Captain John Smith in 1608 during his 1607 1608 explorations. The account highlights Smith's mapping and naming of coastal features as he charted the as yet unnamed barrier island.
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John Smith
Tuesday boxing card features heavies and contenders
Featherweight Bobby Bell faces Lulu Perez in a 10 rounder at New York's Saint Nicholas Arena after a draw in their first meeting. The night also showcases heavyweight Wilie Pastrano Zora Folley and Alex Miteff, plus light heavy Harold Johnson. Several other bouts spread across Miami Beach Phoenix Philadelphia Chicago Syracuse and Hollywood with top contenders vying for TV time.
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Campbell to Be Speaker at Sertoma Meeting
Ed Campbell sales manager at Lawrence Airport will speak at the Sertoma Club fall meeting at 6 30 pm Tuesday in the Hotel Eldridge He will show a film on aircraft in private industry Earl Wilson is program chairman for the event.
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Sertoma Club
Eldridge
Earl Wilson
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