Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Ottawa Herald in Ottawa, Kansas

We have 6,677,888 pages in Kansas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1955

Page

7

Ottawa University Football Preview Hears Coach Speak Of Veterans

Coach Paul Andree outlines a veteran-heavy outlook for Ottawa University football as fall practice begins September 1. He notes seven top lettermen to report at quarterback and back, with positions at tackle end and center under review, and about 25 new players expected to swell the squad to around 50. The team opens September 17 at Liberty Missouri against William Jewell College to dedicate a new stadium. Assistant coaches Bill Boucek and Bill Frear join the staff.

Paul Andree Ottawa University Andree Leo Bowman Dave Philippi Ron Vaughn Keith Brooks Jim Bloom Bob Cramer Kenny Clifton Clifton Ted Thompson Jim Grogan Jim Peterson Yetion Bill Ackerman Peterson Mike Ireland Army Jess Gilmore Ben Moor Marion Pember Eldon Aeschliman Allie McMahon Joe Cotton Larry Sayre Ed Waters Wally Moore Chuck Priddy Liberty William Jewell Colege Cardinals Cook Field Dale Purcell Larry Larkin

Comeback Lifted Athletics By Portocarrero

Arnold Portocarrero pitched his first full nine inning shutout of the season as Kansas City defeated Washington 5-0. Lopez drove in three runs with three singles, Power hit his 16th homer to lead off the first inning, and Astroth added a homer for Kansas City in a win that moved them six and a half games ahead of the Senators.

Kansas City Athletics Arnold Portocarrero Washington Senators Portocarrero Kansas City Senators Lou Boudreau A’s Hector Lopez Vic Power Joe Astroth

Lady Golfers Win Prizes At Paola Country Club Meet

Six of eight Ottawa area women golfers attended the Paola Country Club guest day and won prizes. Participants from Ottawa Paola Osawatomie Butler Garnett and Harrisonville competed with Harrisonville taking low score 43 by a local. Other scores include Mrs Foulks 46 low Ottawa, Shull 49 Worthington most 6s Tucker most 7s Fredeen Ottawa average and Allison high Ottawa. Also listed are Mrs Wicke and Miss Garrison. The report also notes Archie Brown in the London to Brighton walk and a AAU event in Chicago and a major leaguer hitting four doubles in 1950.

Ottawa Paola Country Club Paola Osawatomie Butler Garnett Harrisonville Paola Links Wilbur Foulks Frank Shull Harry Worthington al Tucker Paul Fredeen Bruce Allison Glenn Wicke Esther Garrison

Homer Wins For Pomona In Extra Innings

Pomona defeats Bronson 7 to 5 after Jack Bittenbender hits a go ahead homer with one on in the 10th at Forest Park. Merle Burkhead earned the win for Pomona, who tied the game at five in the ninth to force extras. Bronson had won the prior two meetings.

Jack Bittenbender Forest Park Pomona Bronson Bourbon County Merle Burkhead Bittenbender Habiger Decker Oilers Topeka

Olson Favored in Nontitle Bout Tonight

Olson favored in a nontitle bout as Bobo Olson defends his status against Joey Giambra in a 10 round sparring showdown. Giambra, Buffalo, is expected to push the hometown champion with a couple of scoring chances while the nationally televised Cow Palace bout looms.

Olson San Francisco Bobo Olson Joey Giambra Giambra Buffalo Cow Palace Oilers Texas

Pomona Grid Forces Seek Another Undefeated Season

Pomona Kansas aims for a fourth straight undefeated season as six veteran lettermen return under coach Bob Burd. Sept 1 drills start with a large squad, including seniors Kent Burns and Delbert Eichinger, plus freshmen prospects. The Pirates finished last season 6 0 with a 13 13 tie to Quenemo, and schedule lists six games plus an open date.

Bob Burd Kent Burns Delbert Eichinger Nick Hudelson John Lindsey Rex Stoneking Jack Wilson Pete Dearfoss Duane Shaw Leon Burgoon John Hook Gary Lindsey Glenn Pardon Milton Pippinger James Plough Tony Tesar Larry Barrsiller Larry Swallow Max Flager Dennis Dexter Dean Denher Larry Collins Albert, Crawford Leroy Mathias Burd Pomona Pirates Quenemo Linwood Edgerton Lamont Auburn

Cardinals Sign Emporia Shortstop After Tryout Camp

Raymond Rugles from Emporia signs with the St. Louis Cardinals after a three day tryout camp in Omaha. The club assigns Rugles to Winnipeg of the Northern League and he will report next spring. U S Savings Bonds are safe.

Omaha Raymond Rugles Emporia St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals Ruggles Winnipeg

Also Mentioned on This Page

O. U Braves CinemaScape Baba Fri Puemen AA Butter Incl Burma Petey Vista Vision Cover Colan Technicolor Sina James Vivecay Cce Tall OWL Show Charles K. Feldman The de Lume Arilyn Monfoe Tom London Brighton England Archie Brown AAU Chicago al ‘Zarilla Boston Red Sox Calor W.R. Frank Truy Itawa Herald Homer Pomonat Brongon Pomona Oi Brona Flamewood Lee Eilts Woody Woods Hillcrest Davy Crockett Joel McCrea Black Horse Canyon Toko-Ri Don O'Connor Janet Leigh My Baby Nih Frankenstein FR. Co Pomona, Kas U. S Leroy Burkdoll Kansas Midwest Life the Midwest Life Lincoln, Nebraska Coble SUN THU Kansas Power & Light Company
Search Courier

Search the Ottawa Herald Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Ottawa Herald?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication