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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1955

Page

7

Twilight League Bowling Scores Report

Bowling scores from Twilight League and Commercial League show top totals and high games across teams including Bob's, Sunrise, Triangle, and Gas Service. Notable performances include Armstrong 211 and 304, Bien 206 and 827, Bell 525 and McCann 831, and Gtone 201.

Bob's Armstrong van Leiden Sunrise Bien Triangle Chester Gas Service Morris Phillips Macdonald Mietchen Boyer Bell Hayward Taylor McCann Todd Shofner Wenthe Ivan Brown Gtone Doman

Ottawa Cyclones face strong Olathe quintet on home court

Ottawa High School hosts Olathe in a Northeast Kansas League doubleheader after a 1-1 start. Marvin Wilson leads as captain with starters Fred Harder Don Morris Ted Brill and Sherm Price. Olathe returns three starters Larry Casswell Charles Fuller and Norb Garrett.

Ottawa High School Cyclones Emporia Olathe Larry Casswell Charles Fuller Nor B Garrett Eagles Ottawa Cyclones H. K. Stevens Marvin Wilson OHS Fred Harder Don Morris Ted Brill Sherm Price Chanute Leavenworth

Toledo Park to be razed as triple-A dream ends

Toledo officials announced Kroger Co will raze Swayne Field early next year after purchasing it last October. The city's bid for a triple-A base ball franchise collapsed when the Milwaukee Braves moved their association club to Wichita Kansas in September and withdrew the franchise last week.

Toledo Ohio The Kroger Co Swayne Field Milwaukee Braves Wichita Kas

Hugh Duffy Daugherty Named Top Coach in era record

Michigan State mentor Hugh Daugherty Duffy, Rose Bowl bound, won football coach of the year honors by the widest margin in 21 years from the American Football Coaches Assn. voting. Daugherty led the Spartans to prominence as UCLA’s Sanders awaited in the Rose Bowl.

New York Hugh Duffy Daugherty Michigan State Spartans New York World - Telegram Sun and Scripps-Howard American Football Coaches Assn Henry Red” Sanders Sanders UCLA Bud Wilkinson Oklahoma Woody Hayes Ohio State Bear Bryant Texas Aggies Abe Martin Texas Christian John Michelsen Pitt

Cassady to Receive Heisman Trophy Tonight

New York reports Ohio State star Howard Hopalong Cassady, a two time All America, will receive the Heisman Trophy as the outstanding football player of the year. The Downtown Athletic Club award will be presented at a dinner in New York attended by many leading figures in the sport.

New York Howard Hopalong Cassady Ohio State Columbus Ohio

Penn halfback’s 450 yard Ivy effort against Dartmouth in 1950

In 1950 Penn halfback Reds Bagwell delivered an exceptional individual performance versus Dartmouth, amassing 450 rushing yards in a single game. The record stood as a standout example of elite Ivy League play from that era.

Reds Bagwell Penn Dartmouth

Jayhawks Spoil Wichita Fieldhouse Dedication Surge

Kansas beats Wichita Wheatshockers 56 55 in a second half rally to extend the Big Seven streak to six. Don Woodworth led Wichita with 14 points as Kansas used a 13 point swing after halftime to pull ahead 36 31. Bill Brainard and Lou Johnson each scored 15 for Kansas.

Kansas City University of Kansas Jayhawks Wichita Wheatshockers Missouri Kansas Colorado Oklahoma Kansas State Iowa State Texas Tech Ames Iowa Rice Houston Northwestern Don Woodworth Bill Brainard Lou Johnson

Fragmented OCR Time Fragment Remains Unclear

Partial OCR line shows several times 7 31 8 16 9 02 and 9 50 AM repeated with four instances of AM. No clear event, place, or entities discernible from the readable fragment.

Braves Washburn Clash At Topeka

The Ottawa University Braves play Washburn University in Topeka in a two game series opening tonight. The rematch is next Tuesday at Wilson Field House at 8 o clock. Afterward the Braves tour Missouri Arkansas and Illinois before the Junior Chamber of Commerce tournament December 27 28 29.

Ottawa University Braves Washburn University Topeka Wilson Field House Washburn Braves Missouri Arkansas Illinois

Olson Defends Title in Chicago Rematch with Robinson

Middleweight champion Bobo Olson prepares for a 15 round title defense against Sugar Ray Robinson at Chicago Stadium. Olson aims for victory amid confidence in conditioning. payouts include 35 percent of gate and a $75,000 TV package, with Robinson at 25 percent. If victorious, plans discussed for a next defense against European 160 pound king Charles Homez in Paris.

Chicago Mpion Bobo Olson Sugar Ray Robinson Olson Chicago Stadium Robinson Sid Flaherty Bobo Charles Homez Paris

That's The Way The Ball Bounces That's The Way The Ball Bounces

St Joseph Gazette statistician Buddy Spillman tracked 1442 ball bounces in the Tren ton Mo versus Highland Kan junior college tournament game Tren ton won 72 60 amid a more active second half.

ST. Joseph Buddy ‘Spillman St. Joseph Gazette Trenton Highland Kan Spillman

Basketball Scores from Associated Press

Yale defeated Connecticut 92 to 87 while Cornell beat Colgate 82 to 76 Army won 93 to 47 over Ithaca Kansas edged Wichita 56 to 55 Tulsa defeated Texas Western 57 to 56 St Louis 95 over Centenary 84 Notre Dame 83 over Chicago Loyola 84 Western Illinois 91 over Iowa Wesleyan 57 Inala College 66 over Culver Stockton 53 Quincy 89 over Haineis Norma Arkansas State 92 over Arkansas College 7 Southwestern Kansas 73 over Colorado College 63

Yale Connecticut Cornell Colgate Army Ithaca Kansas Wichita Tulsa Texas Western St. Louis Centenary Notre Dame Chicago Loyola Western Illinois Iowa Wesleyan Inala College Culver-Stockton Quincy Arkansas State Arkansas College Southwestern Kas Colorado Col

Now Dad Makes Christmas Gifts Too

Local lumber yards offer pre finished patterns for a panda bear table chair set and a doll cradle. Parents can paste patterns on plywood, cut along outlines, and assemble without finishing or painting. Patterns promise savings on paints and brushes, with projects suitable for kids, play, and TV time. Materials include fir plywood screws finishing nails cement and India ink.

Dad Mom

Pratt Junior College Hosts 12th Annual Student Congress

About 200 students from 23 high schools attend the Pratt Junior College event. Sen Frank Carlson will address the group in the morning and speak at a joint Pratt Rotary and Lions luncheon.

PRATT Pratt Junior College Frank Carlson Pratt Rotary and Lions Clubs

Christmas Gifts from Ottawa Store Stocks

Shoppers can choose from complete stock selections across Ottawa stores. Holiday offerings include popular toys, electronics, and home decor with in-store displays and gift guidance for easy selection.

Ottawa

Baker Bops Valdes In Dreary Match

In Cleveland, pudgy Bob Baker beats Nino Valdes by unanimous decision in a dull 10 round bout. Valdes struggles to mount offense as Baker stalls and avoids sustained exchanges, boosting Archie Moore’s claim to the heavyweight title shot. Crowd of 8,380 boos, $63,392 raised for charity. judges score 99-91, 98-92, 97-95.

Cleveland Rocky Marciano Bob Baker Nino Valdes Cleveland Arena Archie Moore Rocky Archie Pudgy Baker Valdes Baker

Baker Earns Narrow Victory In AP Card

Baker secured a 99-90 win on an Associated Press card. The tight contest showcased Baker’s scoring run and decisive final period.

Baker

Richmond and Princeton Split Twin Bill In Kas

In Richmond Kansas last night the Richmond and Princeton graders split a basketball twin bill. Richmond won the A game 24 to 19 with J Brock scoring 10 for the Cubs. Sweet and Fishburn each made six for Princeton. Princeton defeated Richmond 18 to 4 in the B game.

Richmond Kas Princeton J. Brock Cubs Sweet Fishburn

Menace of the olden eagle to lamb crops noted

Sheep raisers view the olden eagle as a serious threat to lamb crops, prompting concerns about protection and potential measures to safeguard flocks. The report underscores ongoing anxiety among shepherds and agricultural communities.

Pomona Girls Defeat Rantoul 27 to 16 in City Match

Pomona grade school girls beat Rantoul 27 to 16 while the Rantoul boys won 15 to 11. Mabel Johnson led Pomona with 19 points, Beverly Doncaster and Carolyn Miller each scored 8 for Rantoul, Terry Johnson had 7 for Rantoul, and Dickie Stoneking led Pomona with 4. Herald Want Ads get results.

Rantoul Kas Pomona Mabel Johnson Beverly Doncaster Carolyn Miller Terry Johnson Dickie Stoneking

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