OHS Grid Team Opens Practice Ahead of Season Opener
Ottawa High School gridmen begin two a day drills on the practice field with sessions 9 to 11 30 in the morning and 2 30 to 4 30 in the afternoon as coach John Giger shapes a nine game slate. Key players include nine new helmets and jerseys with many positions unsettled as Pittsburg looms Sept 22 and early opponents slated.
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Jim Télson
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Bill’ Spaulding
George Kramer
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Duck Season Dates Set Despite OCR Oddities
Interior Department announced waterfowl seasons for Missouri and Kansas. Missouri duck, goose, and coot dates run Oct 28 to Jan 5 with Wilsons snipe Oct 28 to Nov 31. Kansas ducks and coots Oct 9 to Dec 22, geese Oct 9 to Dec 7, Wilsons snipe Oct 9 to Oct 23. Shooting hours start half an hour before sunrise in both states. daily bag limits include 5 geese and 10 coots in both, Wilsons snipe 8, Missouri duck 4 and 8, Kansas duck 5 and 10.
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Lutz Criticizes Politics Over Kansas Fish and Game
Former publicity director Pratt ui-Harry F. Lutz known as Swede, resigning Sept. 1 after 32 years. He blames petty politics and personalities for hindering the department's program, calling for control by real sportsmen and a return to sportsmen’s oversight.
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Landy to decide if spikes return for track season
Melbourne star John Landy, famed miler, weighs whether to wear spikes again this season. The schoolteacher recalls a 3:52 Turku mile and a 3:41.8 1500 m while noting his enthusiasm for teaching now. He says, I will see what happens.
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Ty Cobb Called Baseball's Nimble Brain of the Ages
Fifty years ago today Ty Cobb appeared in his first major league box score with the Detroit Tigers. H G Salanger, Detroit News veteran sports editor, argues Cobb's fame rests on the nimblest brain in baseball, a keener understanding of players and the game, and a relentless drive that shaped records over 24 years.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule From Early Week Update
In the American League the standings show New York at .606 with 18 wins and 7 losses, Cleveland at .500+, and Boston and Detroit near .500. The National League table lists Brooklyn, Philadelphia, New York, Cincinnati, Chicago, St Louis, and Pittsburgh with several games postponed or suspended. Tuesday night schedules feature interleague matchups and alternate venues, with results from Monday including Baltimore over Detroit and Brooklyn over St. Louis.
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Martin on Leave to Rejoin Yankees for pennant drive
COLORADO SPRINGS Colo Corp Billy Martin star second baseman of the New York Yankees until his induction into the Army, was granted a 30 day leave to rejoin the team for its drive for an American League pennant.
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Pomona Player Had Perfect Army Game
Pomona’s Jack Bittenbender, age undefined, starred in Army service with a no hitter in Germany for Hanau Signaleers five years ago. The Pomona ball player later played for Jack Nelsen’s Pomona team and the Gilmore Skelly Service softball club, excelling on mound and outfield. In New York, Chris Christensen defeated Gene Patrier by sixth round TKO after a cut over Patrier’s right eye halted the bout.
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Panthers Start Football Season vs Melvern at Williamsburg
Williamsburg High School opens grid play September 23 under coach Walt Moore with the Panthers hosting Melvern. Moore, in his second year, relies on seven returning lettermen and several new players to bolster the team after five starters graduated. The WHS slate includes games against Melvern, Gridley, LeRoy, Westphalia, Waverly, Wellsville, Overbrook, and LeHo, with a Boulder Country Club dinner to cap the day.
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Nashua Swaps Showdown in Chicago for $100,000
Perfect conditions greet tomorrow as two 3 year olds, Nashua and Swaps, prepare for a dream matchup in the winner take all $100,000 race on Washington track. Trainers say both colts are at peak form seeking sophomore honors and Horse of the Year recognition.
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Park race expected to draw 35000 fans at dirt oval
In Boulder Colorado William C. Lam, CU business manager notes season ticket sales soaring to nearly 6500 with gates already higher than 1954. Odds list Swaps at 2-5 and Nashua 9-5 as fair cooler weather forecast for event.
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