Manhattan Leads AP Kansas football poll after big win
Manhattan moves to the top of the Kansas high school football poll after a 25-0 win over Shawnee Mission North, receiving 10 first place votes to 6 last week, with Independence in second after a 14-12 victory over Chanute. Other top teams include Salina, Wichita East, Coffeyville, Wyandotte, Wichita Southeast, Garden City, and Topeka.
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Hawkeye Lineman Of Week Sherwyn Thorson Named
Iowa guard Sherwyn Thorson earned the Associated Press lineman of the week after leading the Hawkeyes to a 28-7 season opening win over California. Thorson logged most of the game, anchored the line, and blocked for touchdown runs by Wilburn Hollis.
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West Texas State frosh Pedro earns AP honor
Pete Pedro the 5 foot 7 inch 160 pound Puerto Rican freshman from Lynn Massachusetts scored six touchdowns to spark West Texas State to a 56 27 victory over Texas Western He credited his great blocking and his teammates for the honor coach Joe Kerbel calling him the greatest running back he has ever seen in football noted Pedro was chosen over stars from Georgia Tech Texas Christian Stanford Southern California Notre Dame and others for the national weekly award.
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Milk price hike in Kansas City area noted
AP reports milk prices rose two cents a quart and four cents a half gallon in the Kansas City area. Retail half gallons now cost 45 cents, with home delivery at 50 cents.
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Gilliland's Vulcanizing Recaps Ottawa Bowl
Gilliland's Vulcanizing handled Ottawa bowling action against Centropolis, as recap notes cover R. 4 and the Pho program in Ottawa. Local standings, teams, and results are summarized with emphasis on the Vulcanizing team’s performance.
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Big Eight Guards Show All America Potential
AP Sports notes district five all America watch list for football with seniors Dan Celoni of Iowa State and Paul Henley of Missouri shining in two early games. also praises linemen Sherwin Thorson Jerry Hillebrand and others while listing top ends tackles guards and centers from multiple schools.
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Wichita
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Dick Walton
Town State
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Oklahoma State
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Stan Kirshman
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Bob Brown
Ken Byers
Cincinnati
Bill Seigle
Paul Garvis
Ralph Heck
Gary Cutsinger
Elvin Basham
Conrad Hardwick
Charles Wright
al Kouneski
Kent Staab
Banner Year For Field Goals
College football kicking specialists are on pace to set the season record for field goals, with 52 three-pointers in 123 games this year, as the rate suggests surpassing last season’s 24. Northwestern leads in total offense with 488 yards in its first game, while Dartmouth allows the fewest yards (58) and tops the rushing defense.
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Defense Keys West Texas State Domination In Opener
West Texas State allows six yards and scores 111 points in two games while Columbus College opens with 50 points, ranking first and second in team scoring.
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House Shortage At Ft Chaffee
Fort Smith Arkansas AP reports a housing shortage due to the 100th Division training at Ft Chaffee. Maj Blaine A Guthrie Jr says over 500 men have found homes in the area but 404 units are needed for men whose families have not yet arrived. The 100th, a Kentucky unit, is the first training contingent at the reactivated fort and will begin receiving recruits October 19.
Claassen Picks Iowa Over USC and KU Over Buffs
AP elects football winners for a weekend slate. Iowa beats USC despite Fer guson injury, Mississippi edges Florida State, and Georgia Tech hosts LSU under Stan Gann's playmaking. Also: Texas over Washington State, Michigan State over Stanford, Syracuse over Maryland, Ohio State over UCLA, Michigan over Army. Other picks include Purdue over Notre Dame and Oklahoma over Iowa State.
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