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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1955
Page
6
Kansas University fans await Operation Football Comeback as KU prepares for a tough opener vs TCU. Coach Chuck Mather emphasizes morale, personnel, skills, and organization while predicting a rebuilding year with sophomores and new schemes. Predictions for week one mirror hopeful yet cautious tone across the Big Seven slate.
Missouri coach Sparks Stalcup discusses the Craphos brothers and a blond student from St Louis McKinley High. He reportedly warned the player not to take on anyone at university, a claim the coach says has held true so far.
Arch Moore’s taunts fuel Rocky Marelanu’s training as he readies for the September heavyweight title fight in Yankee Stadium. Marelanu, 38, says Moore’s verbal barrage sparked him to peak form, while acknowledging Moore’s skill and danger.
Chicago Bears erased a seven-game losing streak to the Cleveland Browns by rallying from a 21-7 halftime deficit to win 24-21 in the World War II era Areed Forces benefit game at Soldier Field. George Blanda kicked a decisive nine-yard field goal in the final period after a late Bears recovery at the Cleveland 23-yard line.
Vernon Hallbeck emerges as Texas Christian University fullback candidate to replace Buddy Dike, with Dike's kidney injury ending his season. The piece traces early practices, position battles, and shifts among Hallbeck Reich and Stevenson as a rough start to the 1955 season unfolds. Miss Football of 1955 Ann Campbell crowned at Berkeley amidst opening-season grid festivity.
Kansas City regular shortstop Joe DeMaestri will stay out for the season as a precaution after being struck on the right forearm by a pitch on August 30. Doctors report no broken bones but observe hemorrhages and advise rest before he can resume any action in San Francisco.
Doug Higgins of Midland Texas, a virtually unknown pro, holds a two stroke lead in the second round of the Daily News Open at Cobbs Creek Public Course Philadelphia. Higgins shoots a 30 34 to set a course mark and moves ahead of Jerry Barber of Los Angeles and Bud Holseher as the field tightens.
The Philadelphia layout proved easy for touring pros as Leo Buiagetti and Wil loughby, Ohio native Willoughby carded 67, with nine others tying par. Florida sees 130000 more people move in than out annually.
Johnson Motors unveils a nine model 1956 outdoor line in six sizes from 3 to 30 horsepower. The new two tone holiday bronze and white motors emphasize power and family boating needs with electric start and pull cord options. A premium 30 hp Javelin version with polished steel trim and concealed controls will follow. Telecast viewed by about 2,200 Johnson dealers in 18 US cities.
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