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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1955
Page
4
Young and old lined the riverbank crowds as a player amassed 206 yards and three touchdowns on 14 attempts. The performance showcased a high note for the game, though the incomplete line suggests lingering questions about the drive efficiency.
Kansas State and Nebraska seek their first 1955 victory as the Big Seven opener pairs the Wildcats against Nebraska. Key players include Kansas State’s Bob Whitehead Doug Roether Bill Carrington Kenny Nesmith and All-Big Seven tackle Ron Nery. Nebraska counters with quarterback Don Enway and aims to rebound after early losses. Other national note highlights Army tops in total offense and rushing while Oklahoma Boston College Holy Cross and Illinois trail the leaders. West Virginia shows a strong passing threat in its opener.
Lawrence High School football coach Allan Woolard welcomed back senior quarterback David Paul who rejoined the Lions after a near month sidelining shoulder injury. Paul participated in full scale drills as Lawrence prepared for Friday's Topeka game with Don Wrench directing the offense and Junior Smith recovering from a slight ankle injury.
The Williamsburg Kansas Wildtire and Conservation Club will stage its annual Turkey shoot at Emerald Hill five and a half miles south of Williamsburg on October 9. In 1890 about 69 percent of men over 65 were in the labor force, with roughly 42 percent employed.
In two outings the team notes Texas and Stanford as travel leaders with per game averages of 185.5 and 182 yards respectively. The figures reflect combined rushing and receiving yardage across early games.
Boulder fans confronted the sudden absence of football guard Joe Conner during the second half of the CU Arizona game. Coach Dat Ward cited no idea why Conner left the field and said the team would prepare for a Big Seven clash with Kansas while describing the absence as unprecedented. The Buffaloes then defeated Arizona 34 0 in wet conditions and await Kansas on the road.
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