Cyclones To Play Thursday Night
Ottawa high Cyclones sharpen offense and defense ahead of Thursday night clash with Highland Park. Tolson may play, Conger limited by side injury, Bud Gollier sidelined with a brain concussion. Freshmen and sophomores travel to Garnett tonight for 7 p.m. action. Highland Park returns three lettermen led by Dale Evans at quarterback and Virgil Brady at right half, with Patterson and Kemp anchoring the line under coach John Merryman.
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Ken Sears Starred for Knickerbockers in 1955 56
Former Santa Clara basketball star Ken Sears averaged 15.5 points per game for the New York Knickerbockers in the 1955 56 season against the Philadelphia Warriors.
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Maglie Was The Difference In Brooklyn Pennant Drive
Sal Maglie transformed the Dodgers pennant chase, winning 13 games and a no hitter after joining in May. Once taunted by fans as a Giant killer, he became the team’s ace, despite a spinal curvature. Pee Wee Reese praised his impact, calling Maglie essential to the title run.
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Sooners In No 1 Spot In AP Poll For Week Two
Oklahoma holds the top spot as the No 1 team in the AP football poll for the second week of the 1956 season with 883 points from 97 ballots. Michigan State and Georgia Tech follow, while Michigan climbs to fifth after a season-opening win.
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Yankees Favorite in World Series Odds Amid Dodgers Clash
New York Yankees opened as a 7 to 2 favorite to win the World Series over the Brooklyn Dodgers. Bookmakers pegged the Yanks at 10 to 1 against a four game sweep, with Dodgers at 15 to 1 for four straight. If Maglie faces Whitey Ford in the opener, Chicago is 65 picked. If Labine starts, Dodgers favored 6 to 5.
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Sooners Open Conference Bid in Big Seven Opener
Oklahoma, top ranked in the AP poll, opens its ninth straight Big Seven title bid by facing Kansas State in Norman. Nebraska and Iowa State begin conference play at Lincoln. Colorado meets Kansas. Missouri visits Southern Methodist in a non league game as teams study film and scouting reports.
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Young Contender Looms in New York Boxing Scene
Johnny Busso, a 22-year-old rising star from New York's east side, extended his victory streak to seven with a split decision over Cleveland’s Tommy Salem in a 10-round TV bout at St Nicholas Arena. Busso now stands 28-3-1, insisting he is ready to face ranking contenders while Salem, 23, carries a 22-7-1 record and shows promise as a prospect.
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Changes In C U Backfield For Ottawa Bethel Game
Coach Grover Nutt reshuffles the backfield for the Ottawa University game with Bethel College. Keith Brooks moves from fullback to tailback after starting at wingback last week, while Sen ior Bob Cramer starts at fullback. Chuck Ejsenbise earns the wingback nod after a standout performance against Friends, including a 43 yard punt return.
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Braves face Bethel with stronger line and evolving backfield
Ottawa’s lone completion came from behind to a saver as the Braves’ backfield adjusts. Wilbur Barnes remains starter at quarterback, with Nutt hinting possible changes after practice. Bethel scouts note a big aggressive line that could challenge Ottawa’s offense.
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Dairy judges at National Congress crown Iowa A&M winner
Waterloo Iowa A&M College won the National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest at the 44th National Dairy Cattle Congress with 2,040 points. Kansas State College placed fifth with 1,996 points. Paul W. Klein of Versailles Missouri and two others won regional awards and $200 checks. Savings Bonds are tax exempt.
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