Topeka Sophs Beat Ottawa B Team 21 to 13
In a hasty afternoon game at Topeka Kansas the Topeka high school sophomores defeated Ottawa B 21 to 13. Ralph Longstaff scored twice and kicked an extra point, Max Metzger added a 10 yard TD and extra point, while Larry Clabaugh added a late 12 yard scamper for Topeka. Ottawa’s Roger Schmanke scored on an 8 yard run and Punk Firestone added the final extra point.
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Max Metzger
Metzger
Ralph Longstaff
Larry Clabaugh
Ottawa
Gerald
Punk) Firestone
Nieder Sees Knee Injury Boost in Olympic Throw
U S Olympic shot putter Kani Bill Nieder believes a summer knee injury will enhance his power. A leg cast followed an old football injury and, after removal, he can bend the knee more. Nieder, the first college star to exceed 60 feet with a 60-3% toss, heads to San Francisco to join the Olympic team.
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Bill Nieder
U. S
Nieder
San Francisco
Four High Schools Have Perfect Marks In Kansas Poll
Lawrence regains top spot for third straight week in AP Kansas high school football poll as four teams hold perfect records. Arkansas City, Dodge City and Coffeyville follow, with Topeka fifth. poll details include voting points and prior week ranking.
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Great Bend
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Wyandotte
Caldwell
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Wellington
Andale
Ashland
Ottawa Braves Face Kansas Wesleyan In Salina Showdown
Ottawa University travels to Salina to meet the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes in a game that rekindles memories of the 1941 upset when Ottawa edged Wesleyan 7 to 6 after a dramatic final stand. The Braves seek an upset to lift a down season.
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Salina Journal
Topeka Journal
New Hampshire Football Fluctuations and Track Hall Honor
The 1927 New Hampshire football season was poor with seven losses and one tie, while 1947 and 1950 saw undefeated eight game campaigns. Nashua generated Hialeah's two largest crowds. Widener 1956 drew 42,366, and 1955 Flamingo crowds reached 37,282. Karl Schlademan, MSU track coach, entered the Helms Hall of Fame in 1955.
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Four Unbeaten Teams In Area
Four unbeaten teams remained in the Ottawa area after last week. Garnett defeated Eureka Tornadoes 7 to 6 as Eureka handed Garnett their first loss. Melvern won by open date, having 80 points scored to opponents seven. Baldwin led the area defensively, scoring 104 points in three games while not allowing any. Overbrook edged Burlingame 13 to 6 and travels to Oskaloosa Friday. Quenemo squeaked by Lamont 19 to 13 as Edgerton looms Thursday. Next week’s count of unbeaten teams remains to be seen.
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Fred Delano
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Gardner
Osawatomie
Osage City
Overbrook
Burlingame
Tax Lien Filed Against Olson
In San Francisco the Internal Revenue Service filed a $100,000 income tax lien against former boxer Carl Bobo Olson and his estranged wife Helen Olson. The government says the couple owes $42,657 for 1957 and $57,894 for 1955 taxes. Helen Olson called the action ridiculous and noted a $6,200 refund on 1955 taxes.
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Internal Revenue Service
Carl
Bobo) Olson
Helen Olson
Olson
Bobo
Sugar Ray Robinson
Jayhawks Still Looking For Win
Kansas facing Iowa State in Ames as Big Seven collision tests Kansas offense and defense. Wary of pass game, coach Mather hopes lineup shuffle and QB Wally Strauch return spark a first 1956 victory. A win narrows gap behind Oklahoma. loss hurts bowl hopes amid three year rebuild. Nebraska, Missouri, Colorado, Oklahoma also in action.
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Jackie Wants One More Year in Dodgers World Series Bid
Jackie Robinson, 37, said he hopes to play one more season and help Brooklyn win another National League pennant after delivering a decisive 1-0 World Series Game 6 victory. Manager Casey Stengel twice walked Duke Snider to reach Robinson, who popped out then lined a run-scoring hit in the 10th.
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Sterling
Bob Turley Looks Ahead After World Series Setback
Bob Turley, once a key Yankee pitcher, rebounded from a 1-0 10 inning World Series loss to Brooklyn to regain confidence for next season. The 26-year-old right hander, traded from the Orioles before 1955, had gone 17-11 in 1955 but slipped to 8-4 in 1956.
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