Lawrence Lions Triumph Over Manhattan Indians 9-6
Lawrence defeats Manhattan 9 to 6 in a hard fought season opener at Haskell Stadium before about 6,000 fans. Ed Dissinger’s Manhattan squad, led by Les Brown and Rod Lang, found the air game limited while Lawrence ground attack with Charlie McCue and Norm Burnett powered the winner. The Lions take control in the second quarter and hold on after a tense fourth.
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Lions edge Manhattan in wild finish at Lawrence
In a tense clash, Bob Preston blocks Longs punt for a safety as time expires. Manhattan drives to the Lawrence 35, then punts. Lawrence leads 32 4 0 at halftime and holds off Manhattan 67 4 0 as final.
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Doubtful Brooks Battle Sparks NL pennant chase
A tight pennant race features the Dodgers and Giants, with Shantz’s 24th win for the Yankees as Stengel mutters of tough path ahead. Brooklyn beats Boston 4-2 after late scoring amid rain and Sam Jethroe miscue, while Philadelphia shuts out the Giants 1-0. Cardinals top Cubs 3-3, Reds win 4-3 over Pirates, and Senators top Red Sox 3-3 led by rookie pitcher Mike Fornicles.
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Fights Last Night with Bivins and Wallace results
Jimmy Bivins defeated Coley Wallace by knockout in New York. In New Orleans Jimmy Bull Taylor stopped Rawlings, and in Miami the fight ended with a decision for another opponent.
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William Jewell Beats Baker In Opening Victory
William Jewell dominated Baker with five touchdowns, led by back Jim Happy changing the game. Jewell scored a 14 point opening drive as Friday night action produced a high scoring season opener for the Cardinals.
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Shantz Overcomes Fatigue With 2-0 Shutout Of Yankees
Philadelphia lefty Red Shantz faced questions about being tired as he pitched a 2-0 shutout over the Yankees. He insisted there was nothing wrong, noting the ball simply wouldn’t cooperate. It was his 21st win against seven losses and gave him 29 scoreless innings against the World Series champions this season at Yankee Stadium.
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McLouth Downs Eudora 19 12 in Friday Football Clash
McLouth High School defeated Eudora High 19 to 12 on Friday night at Eudora. Burns of McLouth connected with Strauch for a score and rushed six yards for another. Huggins added the winners' other TD on a Bevard off tackle run. Rob Westerhouse scored both Eudora touchdowns on 13 and 45 yard runs.
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Linwood Downs Easton In 14 6 Season Opener Victory
Linwood High School Bully dogs opened the 1952 football season with a 14 to 6 win over Easton High Friday night at the home field. Easton reached Linwood territory only once in the fourth quarter as their passing improved late in the game.
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Giants Defeat Stings Giants in 1-0 Loss to Phillies
Durocher offered no comment after the 1-0 defeat as Clint Hartung mishandled a fly, letting Philadelphia score the game's lone run. Sal Maglie pitched seven solid innings but Brooklyn leads slimly as the Dodgers push for the pennant with eight games left. Robin Roberts was slated to start for Philadelphia in the rematch.
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Terps Aim to Extend 13th Straight Win at Missouri
Maryland’s Terrapins seek a 13th straight victory in an intersectional opener against Missouri. Coach Jim Tatum’s team brings a 12-game win streak, featuring a strong ground game led by QB Jack Scarabath and All America guard Dick Modzelewski. Missouri relies on a spread passing attack led by Tony Scardino with hopes from Bill Rowekamp and Nick Carras.
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Southwest Missouri State Beats St Benedicts 6-0 In Opener
Springfield 66 Atchison UI-A 29 rnfusy 8tained drive by fullback John Bat ard over tackle run by halfback Dick Christian secured a 6-0 season opener victory for Southwest Missouri State Teachers College of Springfield over St Benedict's College.
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Faint Odor of Roses and Big Games Highlight College Football
Southern California gains early edge on Pacific Coast Conference rivals with a 135-7 rout over Washington State. Alabama breaks a Southern Conference record with 112 fumbles yet defeats Mississippi Southern 20-6. Mississippi opens with 34-8 over Memphis State. Kansas hosts Texas Christian while Oklahoma looms in Big Seven. Maryland faces Missouri with a 13-game win streak. Kentucky meets Villanova as California, favored for Rose Bowl, battles College of the Pacific. Georgia Tech meets Citadel. Georgia plays Vanderbilt. Other key games include Southwest Texas A&M at Houston, Wake Forest at Baylor, and Texas A&M at Arkansas.
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Gil Reich steadying KU for TCU clash at Memorial Stadium
Kansas University relies on 188-Eon quarterback Gil Reich of Steelton to calm the team for the Texas Christian game. Teammates and coaches praise his poise and leadership, predicting he will be a major factor on offense and in mentoring younger players as KU navigates injuries and a youth-filled lineup. Reich plans engineering studies and may aid the program as an assistant in coming seasons.
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Jayhawks to Topeka for season opener against TCU
Thirty seven members of the Kansas University football team travel to Topeka for the 1952 season opener at Memorial Stadium against Texas Christian University. Coach Jules Sikes plans to suit up 58 players, moving away from pre game noise before home games.
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Ottawa Opens Season With Big Win Over Fayette
Ottawa over central Ottawa defeated College of Fayette Mo 48 to 26 in the season opener. Ottawa halfback Chris Dowd ran 92 yards for a touchdown after an interception at the eight yard line, sparking the victory.
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Liquor Revenue Down 3 Percent in July
The Kansas beverage control office reported July liquor tax revenue at 144,771.35 dollars, a 3 percent drop from July last year when receipts totaled 174,567.74 dollars. The decline reflects slower sales year over year in the state.
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