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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1955

Page

4

Cyclones Clash With Hayden Thursday In Non-Loop Showdown

Ottawa High heads to face Hayden of Topeka Thursday night in a non loop clash at 7 45 p m. Ottawa seeks consistency after a Pittsburg win and two tough defeats while Hayden, a Class AA independent, seeks first Ottawa meeting since leaving the Jayhawk loop.

Hayden Ottawa High School Topeka Cyclones Pittsburg Tawa Kansas City Highland Park Fred Harder OHL Bob Bundy Bundy Bill Spaulding Hayden Wildcats Hay Jayhawk Loop Ottawa

Braves Hitting Comeback Trail

Ottawa University Braves coach and players face a tough comeback as they prep for a homecoming game versus Kansas Wesleyan at 8 30 p m on Cook Field Saturday night After a 8 12 loss to Bethel College the Ottawa Braves look to improve their blocking and ground game pressing to find a running game with new effort and focus The team also notes Wichita State footballers travel to three straight road games with the next home test set for October 22 against Texas Western

Ottawa University Kansas Wesleyan University Cookfield Bethel Collége Maroons Wesleyan Ottawans Braves E. Braves University of Wichita Detroit Oklahoma A&m South Dakota State Texas Western

Athletics Buy Toronto Pitcher Crimian For $60,000

Kansas City Athletics announced the purchase of Jack Crimian from Toronto. The 28-year-old right hander, who went 19-6 last season, joins for about $60,000 including players Ma rio Fricano and another to be named. This marks the third major purchasing of top val uable players by the A's recently.

Kansas City Kansas City Athletics Today Jack Crimian Crimian International League Toronto Athletics Mario Fricano The Rance Press Minneapolis Lou Ketlow Seattle

Killed In Crash At Arkansas City

Charles F. Daymue, 28, of Arkansas City was killed in a two car collision about five miles north of Arkansas City on U S Highway 77. Authorities investigated the accident and no further details were given about other occupants or injuries.

Arkansas City Charles F. Daymue Here

Whirlwinds Beat Baldwin on 95 Yard TD Run

Ottawa high school Whirlwinds score 14 points using a 95 yard opening kickoff return by OHL half back Roger Schmanke and a blocked punt recovery for a second TD. Buzz Kelsey adds extra points as Ottawa defeats Baldwin B team 14 to 0. Ottawa hosts Emporial on October 18.

Baldwin Kas Ottawa High School Ottawa OHL Roger Schmanke Buzz Kelsey Jay Haggard Larry Arnold Erwin Mickel Kelsey Emporial

Michigan Tops AP Grid Poll

Michigan moves to No 1 in the AP football poll as it defeats Army 26-2 for its third win, while Maryland falls to runner-up after a 4-0 start. Oklahoma remains third with Notre Dame and Georgia Tech rounding the top five amid a broad shakeup of the rankings.

Michigan Associated Press Maryland Terrapins Army Wolverines Wake Forest Army Machine Oklahoma Notre Dame Georgia Tech Wishwan UCLA West Virginia Wolves Jo S

Lawrence Man Hurt In Crash At Baldwin Junction

A Lawrence man, Archie Noble, 45, was injured Sunday afternoon in a two car crash north of Baldwin Junction on US 59. Noble was thrown from his 1950 Dodge after a 1955 Olds struck him. he received cuts, bruises, and a back injury and was treated at Lawrence Hospital. The Olds, driven by D. A. Farmer, 48, Pratt, sustained about 350 dollars in damage. the Dodge 300 dollars. Farmer was cited for failing to yield the right of way and is to appear in Douglas County Court at Lawrence.

Baldwin Kas Lawrence Baldwin Junction US 59 Archie Noble D. A. Farmer Pratt Farmer Eric. DeGraffenried Dee Montgomery Douglas County Noble Lawrence Hospital Olds

Graham Ameche Take Pro Leads In NFL Stat Release

Veteran Otto Graham tops the league passers with 393 yards on 26 of 41 and two TDs for the Cleveland Browns. Rookie Alan Ameche leads rushers with 404 yards and 62 carries for a 6.5 average for the Baltimore Colts. Eddie Lebaron sits second in passing with 472 yards and three TDs for the Washington Redskins.

Philadelphia Cleveland Otto Graham Bert Bell Alan Ameche Wisconsin Graham Paul Brown

Top Criminal is Captured

DENVER The FBI said one of its 10 most wanted criminals was captured by Denver police as he loitered in an alley Sunday night. Daniel A. Everhart, 30, of Akron Ohio, was armed and dangerous in FBI circulars but surrendered unarmed to two patrolmen. Everhart escaped June 13 1954 from the London Ohio state prison farm where he faced three consecutive sentences of 3 to 45 years for burglary and larceny.

Denver Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Daniel A. Everhart Akron Ohio Everhart London Ohio Penitentiary Canton

Willie Mays Tops NL Slugging Honors in 1955

New York Giants center fielder Willie Mays won the National League slugging title for the 1955 season with a .659 mark after a slow start, accumulating 382 total bases in 580 at bats and 51 homers. Mickey Mantle led the American League with a .611 slugging percentage and 37 homers, while Duke Snider, Ed Mathews, Ernie Banks, and Ted Kluszewski rounded the top five NL sluggers. Mantle also dominated AL in total bases with 316.

New York New York Giants Willie Mays Associated Press Mays New York Yankees Mickey Mantle Duke Snider Brooklyn Snider Milwaukee Ed Mathews Ernie Banks Chicago Cubs Ted Kluszewski Cincinnati Mantle Detroit al Kaline Gus Zernial Kansas City Vic ‘Power Cleveland Larry Doby Ted Williams Boston

Bowling Bits from Monday Night Ladies League Standings

Bowling Bits summarizes the weekly scores and standings for local leagues. Towners lead Monday Night with 10 wins, Ruth Christy posts top averages and series, and Helen Wenthe is runner up. Tuesday and Thursday leagues show Anchor Savings, Bond Cleaners, and other teams midseason. Splits and teen league kickoff are noted, with state bowler event attendance mentioned.

Anchor Savings and Loan Lee's Zéro Food Mart Ottawa Building & Lean Elks Anchor Savings Unique Beauty Todd Insurance Sears KOFO Budge Hardware Mack Electric Days Sport Shop Oe & Haley Kramer Drug Bond’ Cleaners Arnolds Jewelry Mann- Bell Necchi Sewing Center Bruce Co Miller Construction Ralph Marie Kampschroeder Ass'n Kelley Jola Hughes Ainsworth Burgoon Conrad H. Carey Wenthe

Quick Kicking Sooners Deal Out Misery To Football Foes

Oklahoma, riding a 22-game win streak and ranked third, uses the quick kick to pressure Texas to a 20-0 victory. Billy Prices boots three kicks, Clendon Thomas adds a 49 yarder, and the Sooners prepare for Kansas as conference play begins. Several players report minor ailments as the squad practices light ahead of the weekend games.

Norman Okla Oklahoma Sooners Sooners Texas Longhorns Bud “Wilkinson Oklahoma Wilkinson Builiwick Billy Prices Clendon Thomas

Bowling Scores Ladies League Highlights and Top Scores

The list shows top pins in the Ladies League with Meyer at 161 and Finch 178 for a 450 series. Gardiner and Gardner post high games near 180 while Cordie and Kamipachrécher reach 174 and 436 series. Brunswick League also notes high games from Heekmany 208 and 518 series and Sustarate 468 for Anchor.

League Lee's Meyer Burgton Towner’s Finch Building & Lean Ciabaugh Gardner Hayward Cordie Kamipachrécher Brunswick ” League Warginire’s Heekmany Bouilldex Sustarate Tiebaehlss Igh A.ler I Anchor Nossinger Alek Soe von Wling Brown Eoter Lewis Kegfer

Army Engineers Approve Salt Creek Barnard Flood Project

Washington reports the Army Engineers approved a future construction flood protection project on Salt Creek at Barnard Kansas. Estimated cost about $170,000 with the federal government providing $130,009 and local interests to cover the remainder. Construction cannot start until Congress provides additional funds. Rep. Wi n ti Smith has pushed for approval for over a year. Salt Creek feeds the Saline River.

Washington Army WintiSmith R-Kas Salt Creek Barnard, Kas Ae Federal Congress Smith Army Engineers Barnard Saline‘River

Air Force Academy Mascot Fred the Falcon debuts in victory

Fred the Falcon sprinted into Denver stadium aboard a jet model and drank no blood but led the Air Force Academy freshmen to a 34 18 win over Denver University before 17885 fans. Buck Shaw coached regionally and is slated to return as head coach next year. The cadets wore blue uniforms and paraded in formation before the game, chanting Beat DU.

Denver Fred Falcon Thas U. S. Air Force Academy Army Navy University of Denver i Lawrence T Buck) Shaw Buck San Francisco Falcons Air Force Dale Hardy Denver University Fred the Falcon Rod Academy D. U Robert Weon

Brown Replaces UCLA Hot Shot Brown Replaces UCLA Hot Shot

SAN FRANCISCO In case you've been worrying about whether Ronnie Knox will start at tail back for UCLA in its football game with Stanford Saturday don't He won't Sam Brown is our first string tailback regardless of whether Knox is physically able to play Vic Kelley Bruins publicity man told Northern California football writers yesterday He moved Knox out of the starting job on ability alone He's one of the best tailbacks we've ever had UCLA is loaded in the line and has the backs to produce what might be the nation's highest scoring team We are not embarrassed by the many remarks made by Ronnie's stepfather Harvey Kelley said The only Knox we're interested in is the boy If anyone's embarrassed by the constant talk it's possibly Ronnie himself

Sam Brown Knox Vic Kelley Bruins Northern California Kelley UCLA Ronnie Harvey

Perez Is Victor in Lightweight Bout at St Nicholas Arena

Lulu Perez of Brooklyn shifted to lightweights and defeated Bobby Courchesne of Holyoke, Mass., in a fierce 10 round mix at St Nicholas Arena. The 20 year old New England fighter rallied in round seven and again in round ten, while Courchesne battled back with desperate rights.

New York Lulu Perez Brooklyn Con‘tender Bobby Courchesne Holyoke Mass St. Nicholas Arena Lulu Bobby New England

Group Elects Wichita Title Association Officers

The Kansas Title Assn. yesterday elected Frank Malone of Wichita as president J H Keller of Garden City as vice president and Elem H Silvers of El Dorado as secretary treasurer in a straightforward vote at the annual gathering.

Wichita Kansas Title Assn Frank Malone J. H. Keller Garden City Elem H. Silvers el Dorado

Jayhawks limit opponent rushing with 55 yard mark noted

Lawrence Kansas Kansas restricts Washington State to 55 yards rushing as the season’s lowest. UCLA’s 234 in the second game remains the 1954 low for opponent rushing.

Lawrence Kas Kansas Washington State Jayhawkers UCLA

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Herald Mike Mulcahey Buick Co., Inc Ma. E Harley Ainsworth A _ Herald Bob Leonard Texas Christian Southern California Trojans Suptoinscentee Sensed Hue Sini West Va Duke State Ricé Southern Cal Crete Auburn Army Ace Texas A&m Colorado Kentucky Panama Canal’ Zone U.S Ameche Prices Thomas Missouri Iowa State Ames Kan Sas Kansas State Nebraska Pittsburgh Buffs Wildcat Marquette Wyoming Iowa Jayhawks Towa State Homer Jenkins Kstate George DeBitetto Jenkins DeBitetto Air Academy Ronnie Knox Stanford Perez Victor S. Main Princeton McCormick Reznor P. C. Wilson C. A .Myers & Son Auds
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