Braves and Yanks Narrowly Miss Baseball Crowns
In a tense pennant race, Milwaukee trails St. Louis by five with 14 games left while the Braves hold a five-game edge after a split with the Pirates and Giants. The Yankees press in the AL show down with a 4-1 win and Mantle boosts his average. crucial wins by Cleveland, Washington, and the Pirates shape the late-season chase.
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Dread Grid Ride Recalls Jolt From Face of Baby Ray
Kansas assistant Tom Triplett recalls the shock of facing Buford Ray known as Baby Ray in a Western Kentucky game against Vanderbilt. Triplett recounts weighing in at 265 pounds with a rough memory of the clash. The note mentions Ray later becoming Vanderbilt assistant coach. Dedicate topped the 1957 Monmouth meet money with $72,625.
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Jays Scrimmage on Stadium Turf
Kansas University footballers scrimmage at Memorial Stadium this afternoon to evaluate first and second units ahead of the Sept. 21 opener with Texas Christian in Fort Worth. Coach Mather says ten players battle for spots as others move to the third unit. effort focuses on defense and offense with a final hard workout before the TCU game.
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Feller Builds Swift Backfield For Kansas Jayhawkers
Kansas lines up a fast backfield with Don Feller at fullback and Bob Marshall at quarterback aiding a trio of halfbacks. Homer Floyd and Charlie McCue provide speed on the wings while Larry Carrier, Dick Vanatta and DeWitt Lewis bolster the defense and backfield depth as Kansas prepares for Texas Christian in Fort Worth.
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Rams Crush 58 27 Exhibition Showdown With 49ers
Los Angeles Rams routed the San Francisco 49ers 58-27 in the only NPFL exhibition game. Tank Younger scored three TDs, Clyde Conner added two, and J D Smith had a 95 yard kickoff return. Norm Van Brocklin tossed two long passes, Leon Clarke for 75 yards and another to rookie Larmar Lundy.
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State Farm to Sponsor Grid Broadcasts Here
State Farm will sponsor a Big Eight football network in Kansas to broadcast top games each Saturday this fall. Max Falkenstien will call the Kansas or Kansas State game of the week for listeners in the area, with stations WREN Topeka WFH Wichita KXXX Colby KGGF Coffeyville KFRM Concordia KMBC Kansas City carrying the broadcasts.
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Speedy Hadl Moves to Quarterback for Lawrence High
Lawrence High School coach Al Woolard shifted Speedy Johnny Hadl to quarterback after moving ave halfback John Hart to the position. Marvin Pine started at left halfback with Phil Kipp and Andy Graham in the backfield as Hadl’s passing improved the offense. The second team struggled against the defense, with Bob Stillman as a bright spot. Norm Folger and Pete Vann stood out on defense as Woolard emphasized the passing game, though accuracy lagged until Hadl’s switch.
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Red Sox Deny Ted Williams Washed Up For Season
Boston officials denied reports that Ted Williams is finished for the year due to a heavy chest cold. Dr Ralph McCarthy and trainer Jack Fadden said Williams, 39, hoped to rejoin the lineup soon after being limited to his hotel room following a heavy workout.
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McPherson Opens Football Season With Win
McPherson defeated Sterling 14 7 as Southwestern edged past rival in a season opener. Kenneth Stucky connected with Ed Delk on two touchdown passes 17 and eight yards. Sterling answered late with a 59 yard lateral by Robert Stanton and Don Sauer. Southwestern showed a potent offense and a stout defense holding Friends to one first down and intercepting six passes.
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Jayhawks Change Up Offense Under Coach Mather
Kansas University football focuses on offense tweaks for the upcoming season. Coach Mather emphasizes defense improvement while maintaining the 1906 style with minor adjustments. Experience leads the backfield with Marshall Strauch and Feller at the core, plus Carrier and Lewis in key blocking and rushing roles.
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Kan sas football squad's largest feet reveal lineup
The Kan sas football squad features tackle Werner Kuhlmann and Ron Claiborne needing size 14 shoes. Guard Paul Swoboda wears the widest shoes, while halfback John Suder sports the smallest size 8.
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