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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1957
Page
5
Los Angeles cheers the Brooklyn Dodgers relocation with mayoral fanfare and city headlines. O'Malley contemplates Chavez Ravine despite no ballpark ready, planning to play at Wrigley Field temporarily while Dodger staff promise strong farm system and pitching depth amid cautious local opinions.
National League President Warren Giles stated expansion to 10 or 12 teams is the logical step as Dodgers and Giants move to the West Coast. He cautioned there is no current sentiment for expansion and predicted no immediate changes in the next few years. Dodgers directors and stockholders unanimously approved drafting the Los Angeles territory amid Chavez Ravine swaps and city council approval.
A crowd of projections lists winners for upcoming games across the nation. Oklahoma is favored to extend its winning streak, while Michigan State, Auburn, Army, Baylor, and Notre Dame are highlighted contenders. The column also includes Friday and Saturday schedules with numerous matchups across East, Midwest, South, Southwest and West regions.
Minnesota's Dick Larson was named Back of the Week for leading the unbeaten Gophers to a 21-17 win over Purdue. The backup quarterback, 5-11 and 175 pounds, returned a punt 72 yards for a TD, threw a 16 yard pass to Bill Chorske, and scored the winning TD from five yards in the final quarter. He also set up the final score with a 52-yard pass to Chorske.
Bowling standings list Royce Knights of Columbus Sunrise Dairy Goodyear and other teams with several high games and series. Notable totals include Hamilton 176 Harkins 474, Cordle 494, Davis 425, Christie 486, and Richeson 471 across multiple entries representing teams Wassmer’s Briscoe Drugs Bundy Insurance and Moore Chevrolet among others.
The Ottawa University Braves meet veteran Kansas Wesleyan at Cook Field. Wesleyan, ECAC 1956 champion, returns 15 lettermen led by Bruce Sorrell at full back and Leland House at quarterback in a split-T attack. Coach Gene Bissell, five-year record 27 16 2, guides the squad featuring Ray Fox and Earl Barber as likely ends, Rocky Welton and Todd Hampton at tackles, Wes Jackson and Harold Morrison at guards, and Bob Pinball at center.
Syracuse report says undefeated Argentine contender Alex Miteff 4-1 favorite to beat Mike DeJohn in a telecast 10 rounder at War Memorial Auditorium. Miteff holds a 33-3-1 record with 24 knockouts and ranks No. 7 among heavyweights. DeJohn is 8-0 in his own right.
Edgerton seeks to regain its winning ways as it hosts Quenemo in a six-man football game. Pomona defeated 45-24 and Quenemo lost 18-0 to Lamont, shaping a weekend clash with key district implications.
Ottawa High School Cyclones moved practice to Garfield School grounds for a spirited scrimmage as rain returns ahead of Friday’s Cook Field clash with Hayden. Ottawa University Braves scrimmage while Kansas Wesleyan looms Saturday. Northeast Kansas League scoring races show Hadl leading with 47 points for Lawrence High. Lawrence tops state prep poll since 1955. Independence, Clay Center, and Wichita East follow. KU coach Mather warns Iowa State is formidable despite recent Colorado win.
Princeton won the A team match 2 0 to Lane. Lane swept the girls B and boys B matches 2 1 and 2 1 respectively. It marked Princeton’s first Franklin County League win this season.
In eastern Kansas the state Board of Health notes increased absences in schools and workplaces due to upper respiratory complaints. Dr. James Mott, the state epidemiologist, says there have been no confirmed cases of Asian flu in Kansas yet.
Colorado halfback Bob Stransky tops the Big Eight rushing list for the second straight week with 369 yards on 60 carries through three games. Eddie Dove trails with 219 yards, while Oklahoma's Jakie Sandifer leads in punt returns and Missouri's Hank Kuhlmann along with Dove share the scoring lead with 18 points.
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