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Freshman football squad praised for talent and brains
Kansas University’s 1957 yearling squad draws high praise from KU aide Wayne Replogle and Rex Grossart for depth of talent and exceptional academic background. Leaders in quarterback race include Don Wrench, Dave Woolery, Ed Alberg, Joe Spurney, with strong backs and linemen contending for spots as scrimmages continue. Transfers Ken Fitch and Gary Clothier, though ineligible this year, are viewed as potential future assets.
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Kansas University
Wayne Replogle
Kansas
Grossart
Thoraday
Rex
Charlie
Jahawker
Ughts
Lawrence
Don Wrench
Kansas City
Dave Woolery
Topeka
Ed Alberg
Belleville
Joe Spurney
Omaha
Woolery
Wrench
Alberg
Spurney
Doyle Schick
Norman Mailen
Clay Center
Joe Doolittle
Canoga Park
Calif
Harry Craig
Lawrence High
Ralph Caster
Raytown
Jim Spry
Centralia
Craig
Stan Kirshman
Jefferson City
Joe Lupo
Chicago
Sam Zickefoose
Rossyile
Lipo
Mike Cavanaugh
McPherson
Bill Allen
North Kansan City
Richard Hall
Gary
Ind
Michigan U
Groansart
Kansas State
Ku-Miami
Miami
Missouri
Columbia
Groscart