Lions Open At Home As Tribe Hits Road
Manhattan Indians visit Haskell Stadium to open the 1956 season against the Lawrence High Lions. Coach Woolard worries about injuries and depth while predicting a tough battle as key players Richards and Rogers star for Manhattan, and Wrench Hall and Schick anchor the Lions offense and lineup.
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Dick Walt
Manhattan Indians
Haskell Stadium
Lawrence High School
Lions
Manhattan Ath
Manhattan
Indians
Mienbiortiu
Tut
Shine Hattan
Halfback Swink Frogs Get Nod Over K U Gang
Football preview lists picks for opening weekend with Swink leading Texas Christian against Kansas and Baylor facing California. The piece highlights Notre Dame, Georgia Tech, Missouri, USC, Texas Christian, Baylor, Maryland, and several other major teams, noting key players like Paul Hornung, Jim Brown, and Kipp.
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K.U. Gang
Serre Laine
Southern Methodist
Notre Dame
Terry Brennan
Notre
Texas Christian
Kansas
Dim Swink
T.C.U
Ohio
Baylor
California
Doyle Traylor
Maryland
Syracuse
Tommy Mont
Jim Brown
Missouri
Oregon State
K. OS
Texas
Dom Arnett
Haskell Opens 1956 Season Against Manual in Kansas City
Haskell Indians meet Manual High in Kansas City to start the 1956 football season. The quick, small lineup includes 133-pound Ken Bailey at quarterback and 137-pound Ted Lewis at left half. Eight starters return, with Ron Cornelius moving from right end to left guard and Angus Smoke anchoring at center.
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Harry Elliott
Haskell Indians
Manual High
Kansas City
Manual
Tribe
Bailey
Haskell
Ken Bailey
Tony Coffin
Ted Lewis
Teft
Lewis
Ron Cornelius
Coffin
Cornelius
Angus Smoke
Tribe Veterans Set For First Game Roster
174 pound senior and other lettermen include Dave Herne left tackle Steve Albert right guard Richard Powell right tackle Clifford Bear fullback Haskell praised by Coach Coffin for hustle Ron Anderson and Lee Edwards ends Dave Herne and Richard Powell tackles Ron Cornelius and Steve Albert guards Angus Smoke center Bailey quarterback Lewis and Chester Glass halfbacks Clifford Bear fullback the first game lineup announced
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Tribe
Dave Herne
Steve Albert
Richard Powell
Clifford Bear
Haskell
Coffin
Ron Anderson
Lee Edwards
Ron Cornelius
Angus Smoke
Bailey
Lewis
Chester Glass
Trojans and Lions Start Kansas High School Season
Topeka opens the season Saturday night against Highland Park as Topeka and Lawrence seek early prominence in Kansas high school football. Wichita powers begin Ark Valley League play with West at Newton, North at Arkansas City, and East hosting Wellington, while ranked teams from Parsons to Dodge City headline weekend matchups.
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Wichita
Capital City
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Manhattan
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Newton
Wichita North
Arkansas City
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Wellington
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East
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Associated Press
Parsons
Cherryvale
St. Josephs Cadets of
Hays
Dodge City
Altamont
Independence
Junction
Concordia tied for 10th in 158 Ariza oct at Hutchinson
Schedule notes major games this week include Wyandotte at Kansas City Central and many district matchups such as Ottawa at Pittsburg and Garden City at Salina. Nearby results list P Ariza and Dick in focus at Hutchinson with lane play resuming.
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Lane
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Shawnee Mission
Washington
Bethel
Leavenworth
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Neb
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Ottawa
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Chanute
Caney
Coffeyville
Joplin
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Girard
Fredonia
Iola
Russell
Abl- Tene
Emporia
Fights Last Night By the Associated Press
Miami report lists Kenny Lane outpointing Ludwig Lightburn in a British title bout while Drew Cook stops Babe McCarron in a regional match. Eleven fighters with home towns appear in the card?
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Fra
Kenny Lane
Muskegon
Mich
Ludwig Lightburn
British Honduras
Fort Fairfield
Maine
Drew Cook
Belfast
Babe McCarron
Brownville Junction
Billings
Mont
Jimmy Martinez
California Tackles Star for Air Force
Air Force Academy football lists a battle for first team tackle spots in an upcoming intrasquad game. Coach Buck Shaw expects the game to help determine starters for Sept. 29 at San Diego University. Standout sophomores Dave Phillips and John Dolan lead the tackles battle, with other contenders including Gene Vosika Bill McLain and Emil Cwach. Backfield regulars Eddie Rosane Steve Galios Mickey Gould and Larry Thomson are noted in the offense.
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Air Force Academy
Lawrence
Buck) Shaw
San Diego University
Shaw
Falcon
Husky
Dave Phillips
Burbank
Calif
John Dolan
Gardena
Gene Vosika
Bellevue
Neb
Bill McLain
Pittsburgh
Emil Cwach
Yankton
D.C
Eddie Rosane
Pasco
Wash
Steve Galios
Napa
Mickey Gould
Cypress, Calif
Fullback Larry Thomson
Billings
Mont
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Deh Hall
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