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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1955

Page

3

Scots Run Roughshod Over Ottawa In Topeka Clash

Highland Park overwhelmed Ottawa 27 to 7 in a Northeast Kansas league game at Topeka. Scot running backs powered a rapid first-half scoring burst, capitalizing on Cyclones miscues. Don Morris sealed a key 32 yard TD return for Ottawa, but Highland’s Evans and Whitney, plus Hamilton extra points, secured the win as Ottawa struggled to answer. The Cy clones’ late effort fizzled with fumbles and stopped drives.

Highland Park Ottawa Topeka Cyclones OHS Don Morris Walt Johnson Marvin Wilson

Overbrook Defeats Burlingame 12 to 0 in Kansas

Overbrook Gophers earned a 12 to 0 victory over Burlingame Bearcats. The lone scoring came in the third quarter on a 38 yard pass from Harry Bean to Gary Anderson, followed by an 18 yard TD pass from Walt Johnson to Jim Morgan. Gary Anderson also made a key safety stop on Burlingame’s big 50 yard run in the fourth.

Overbrook Kas Overbrook Gophers Burlingame Bearcats Gophers Gary Anderson Ed Hailey Harry ‘Bean Walt’ Johnson Jim Morgan

Eagles Blank Louisburg 14 0 Little Seven League clash

Wellsville Eagles defeated Louisburg 14 to 0 using a punt runback and a statue of liberty play. Davidson returned a punt 65 yards for the opening score, Larry Wiggins added the extra point and a late outline saw Wellsville finish strong while Louisburg stalled near the end. The Eagles travel to Eudora next Friday for another league encounter.

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Osawatomie High Beats Tonganoxie 18 To 7

Osawatomie High School defeated Tonganoxie High 18 to 7 at Osawatomie last night in a decisive victory.

Osawatomie Kas Osawatomie High School Tonganoxie High

Burg Wins Over Le Roy 33 to 0 in Kansas grid clash

Williamsburg Panthers defeated Le Roy Blue Jays 33 to 0 at LeRoy, led by Jim Thornbrugh’s five yard TD, Delaine Heckman’s early score, and a late interception return by Pat ONeill. Panthers outgained Le Roy 278 to 50 rushing, 15 first downs to 4, with notable 75 yard pass from Bud Kirkland to Charles Schoonover setting up Reichard’s 2 yard TD.

Williamsburg Moore le Roy Panthers Delaine Heckman Heckman Charles Schoonover Doyle Reichard Bud Kirkland Schoonover

Baldwin Wins Easy Victory Over Osage City

Baldwin Bulldogs defeated Osage City 25 to 6. Bud Spear connected with Tom Kennedy on a 25 yard TD pass, Kalb returned a blocked punt 22 yards for a score, Spear booted the extra point, and Gary Milburn boosted the margin with a 90 yard TD run. Osage's lone TD came in the second period when their QB ran 65 yards through a flawed pass defense.

Baldwin Baldwin Bulldogs Osage City Osage Bulldog Bud Spear Tom Kennedy Spear Kent Kalb Bulldogs Gary Milburn Milburn

Lamont Triumphs Over Quenemo 38 to 13 in Six-Man Clash

Lamont defeated Quenemo 38 to 13 in a six man football game played yesterday afternoon in Quenemo Kansas. Fullback Leroy Brecheisen scored both Buff touchdowns including a 55 yard opening kickoff return and a two yard plunge in the third period. Quenemo travels to Edgerton next Friday night.

Quenemo Kas

Football Scores From AP High School Games

High School football results listed with multiple teams. Highland Park beat Ottawa 27 to 7. Wellsville defeated Louisburg 14 to 0. Lamont over Quenemo 38 to 13. Topeka 20, Wichita Fiast 7. Wyandotte 13, Leavenworth 0. Sumner 19, Olathe 0. Lawrence 32, Atchison 0. Lyndon 19, Emporia Roosevelt 0. Blue Mound and Moran drew 12 apiece. Independence 26, Chanute 6. Williamsburg 33, Le Roy 0. Gardner 25, Eudora 0. Manhattan 47, Chapman 0. Gridley 13, Lebo 0. Abilene 13, Emporia 13. Turner 34, Paola 12. Parker 48, Mound City 12. La Cygne 6, Uniontown 0. Shawnee Mission 32, Argentine 13. Wellsville 14, Louisburg 0. Melvern 47, Carbondale 0.

High School Highland Park Ottawa Wellaville Louisburg Lamont Quenemo Topeka Wichita Fiast Seaman Haskell Wyandotte Leavenworth Sumner Olathe Lawrence Atchison Lyndon Emporia Roosevelt Blue Mound Moran Independence Chanute Williamsburg le Roy Gardner Eudora Manhattan Chapman Gridley Lebo Abilene Emporia Turner Paola Parker Mound City la Cygne Uniontown Shawnee Mission Argentine Baldwin Osage City Wellsville Melvern Carbondale

Braves at Bethel Tonight Broadcast By Kent Granger

Ottawa University Braves travel to Bethel College in Newton for an 8 p.m. game. Kent Granger will broadcast the matchup on KTJO-FM. The squad departed at noon with Honorary Coach W. E. Gilliland accompanying the team.

Ottawa University Braves Bethel College Newton Kent Granger Ktjo-Fm W. E. Gilliland

Notre Dame Beats Miami 14 0 After Clutch Passes

Miami coach Andy Gustafson admitted defeat as Notre Dame delivered a typical clutch performance. The Irish scored twice on fourth down passes en route to a 14 0 victory, a result Gustafson had aimed to prevent for two years.

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Probe of Football Telecasting Asked

ARCADIA California Congressman Patrick Hillings urges a congressional probe into national collegiate football telecasting. He says an investigation would help the NCAA, schools, networks, and sponsors and cites complaints after no nationwide TV of the Maryland UCLA game. NCAA secretary Walter Byers backs reviewing the plan to protect football and the 850 colleges that sponsor the sport.

Arcadia Calif Patrick Hillings Congress NCAA National Collegiate Athletic Assn Hillings House Committee On the Judiciary Walter Byers Kansas City Byers

Hurricane Tom Stops Rex Layne in Sixth Round

In Detroit, Tommy Jackson known as Hurricane halted Rex Layne in the sixth round after damaging Layne’s right eye. Layne, 202 pounds at 5-11, faced a bloodied crimson mask while Jackson weighed 194 pounds. A crowd of 3,109 paid $4,505.20.

Detroit Marciano Tommy Hurricane Layne Utah Jackson Lou Handler

Lyndon High blanked Roosevelt High 19 to 0 in Emporia

Lyndon High School defeated Roosevelt High of Emporia last night in Emporia by a 19 to 0 score. The game featured strong Lyndon defense and a decisive early lead. Roosevelt failed to score, while Lyndon capitalized on turnovers and solid rushing plays.

Emporia Kas Lyndon High School Roosevelt High

SMU Drives Past Missouri With Charley Jackson Spark

SMU, after two losses, used sophomore Charley Jackson to upset the Missouri Tigers 13 to 6. Jackson caught a 39 yard pass for a lead changing score and added a 40 yard sprint for the clincher. Doane starred for Missouri with 170 passing yards on 14 completions.

Dallas Southern Methodist Charley Jackson Missouri Tigers Paris Tex SMU Missouri Dave Doane Methodists Doane

Pomona High Dominate Edgerton In 34 13 Victory

Pomona High's 6 man football team overwhelmed Edgerton 34 to 13 yesterday afternoon at Pomona. It was Pomona's third straight win. Pomona led 19 in the first quarter, 7 in the second and 8 in the final period. Edgerton managed six in the third and seven in the fourth. Key plays included Duane Shaw returning an interception 30 yards for a score and later a 35 yard TD run. Glenn Pardon added a 20 yard TD run, Kent Burns caught a 5 yard pass from John Lindsey, and Delbert Hichenger scored on a 15 yard run. Nickie Hudelson kicked the extra point and other PATs were by Jack Wilson and Rex Stoneking.

Scotties Ottawa Dale Evens Bob Hamilton OHL Scottie George Whitney Paul Jones Cyclones Whitney Pomona High Edgerton Pomona Duane Shaw Glenn Pardon Kent Burns John Lindsey Delbert Hichenger Nickie Hudelson Jack Wilson Rex Stoneking

Baker Wins In Final Second At Baldwin Game

Perry Miller threw a 24 yard touchdown pass to Jack Armstrong with one second left to give Baker a 7 to 6 Kansas Conference victory over McPherson. Buddy Bender scored the winning extra point after a bad center snap spoiled the attempt. Galen Stucky scored McPherson’s TD in the third quarter with a short plunge.

AAU to consider inviting Russian basketball team

San Francisco promoter Frank Walsh said the Amateur Athletic Union will be asked within a week to invite a Russian basketball team to visit U.S. colleges. AAU executive secretary Dan Ferris had denied any official invitation and said reports of the trip were false. Walsh, who toured Russia last June, noted the AAU had not been notified yet due to scheduling issues.

San Francisco Amateur Athletic Union Frank Walsh Dan Ferris AAU New York Walsh Russia Scheduls

Russians to tour U S colleges this December

Walsh says the schedule is being finalized for a Russian basketball tour to U S colleges this December. Planned games include Springfield College Harvard Butler Kentucky with North Carolina State in Charlotte and Raleigh. Proceeds go to the basketball hall of fame with players staying on campus and experiencing college life.

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