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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1961

Page

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KU Favored Over I-State In Big Eight Clash

Iowa State, undefeated in three games and fresh from a 21-14 upset of Oklahoma, is a one to two touchdown underdog in Lawrence against Kansas. Coach Stapleton hails Cyclones as solid but cautions the team to avoid overconfidence while Kansas seeks its first win after losses and close games.

Clay Stapleton Iowa State Cyclones Lawrence Kansas Oklahoma Towa State Jayhawks Stapleton Iowa State TCU Dan Celoni Missouri

Nine TDs for Wright and Pedro spark distant college scorers

James Earl Wright of Memphis State and Pete Pedro of West Texas State pile up points early. Wright has 16 total in 4 games with 9 passing TDs and 7 rushing. Pedro, a Lynn Mass. native sophomore, has 12 TDs in 3 games, leading rushing with 494 yards while aiming for a longer season record. Wright leads in total offense with 671 yards and 16 passing.

Jack Mitchell Kansay Town State Stapletons Dave Hoppmann NEW York James Earl Wright Memphis State Pete Pedro West Texas State Wright Pedro Lynn Mass Ncaa Service Bureau Arizona Art Lupino Furman Tom Campbell Columbus Miss Detroit Gerald Gross Wright

Ryder Cup No Snap For U.S.

American captain Jerry Barber and British skipper Dai Rees dismissed a U S walkover in the Ryder Cup. Bookies had the Americans favored at 7-2 as practice continued at Royal Lytham St Anne’s. Rees urged not to be written off, recalling Britain’s upset victory four years ago and a strong chance this week.

Rees Britain

US Netters Vow To Jar Italians

The United States tennis team vowed to jar confident Italians who expect an easy Davis Cup win in the interzone final. Italian writers forecast a 5-0 victory, but the Americans refused to concede and challenged the Italians' confidence.

Rome U.S Italy Marquis Ferrante Cavriani Italian Tennis. Federation Marquis Donald Dell Bethesda, Md

Gary Player Favored To Win Ontario Open Golf

Gary Player, the Masters champion and leading PGA money winner this year with $66,290, is favored to capture the Ontario Open at Whispering Lakes Golf Club. The 72-hole event at 6,800 yards opens today with rivals including Billy Maxwell, Bob Rosburg, George Bayer, Marty Furgol, Tom Nieporte, Dave Hill and Jack Fleck, concluding Sunday.

Ontario Calif Gary Player Billy Maxwell Bob Rosburg George Bayer Marty Furgol Tom Nieporte Dave Hill Jack Fleck Whispering Lakes Paris

Walt Alston Stays With LA Dodgers Next Year

Los Angeles Dodgers announce manager Walt Alston will return for a ninth straight season as the team moves to the Chavez Ravine stadium. Alston, 49, began in 1954 and has led the club to three NL pennants, two world titles, and several other high finishes, becoming the oldest NL manager by service.

LOS Angeles Walt Alston Los Angeles Dodgers Chavez Ravine Dodger Buzzie Bavasi Alston Carrtown Ohio Charlie Dressen Dodgers

Scheffing Named AL Manager of the Year

Bob Scheffing, weathered former catcher and ex Cubs boss, led the Detroit Tigers from a troubled start to second place and won the American League Manager of the Year in a 1961 AP poll. He credited his players and said the team should stay mostly the same next season.

Detroit Bob Scheffing Chicago Cubs Detroit Tigers Associated Press Tim Scheffing Scottsdale, Ariz Sheffing Tigers

Braves Face Pass Threat In Wesleyan

Ottawa University prepares for a tough test as Kansas Wesleyan’s Jer ry Smith aims to break through a stingy Ottawa defense. Wesleyan leads the conference pass yardage while Ottawa relies on a strong ground attack as the teams meet at Cook Field after a 7:30 kickoff.

Braves Ottawa — University Kansas Wesleyan Cook Field College of Emporia S. Bruce Kansas Jerry Smith

49ers Can Be Tougher Yet With Shotgun Offense

San Francisco coach Red Hickey says the 49ers have not yet unleashed their full explosive potential with the shotgun. After two shutouts against the Rams and Lions, the team used three quarterbacks Bill Kilmer, John Brodie, and Bobby Waters in recent games. Green Bay handed the 49ers their only defeat this season 30 to 10.

SAN Francisco Rures Red Hickey San Francisco 49Ers 49Ers Los Angeles Rams Lions Detroit Packers Hickey Los Angeles Green Bay

Turley Undergoes Elbow Operation In New York

New York Yankee pitcher Bob Turley had surgery to remove bone chips from his right elbow on Wednesday. Dr. Sidney Gaynor, the team physician, said Turley should be able to pitch again next year.

NEW York New York Yankee Bob Turley Sidney Gaynor Turley

Bowling Scores From Booster K of C and Local Leagues

Bowling scores listed for Booster K of C No 1 and other clubs show top marks across multiple events. Highs include 905 for 30-Mueller, 538 for Princeton L, 531 Durbin, 408 Hoffman, and 579 Mora for various teams. Wednesday night ladies and other teams display high series and game totals with names such as Wright Wolgast Moorman Richardson Martin Peoples National Carlsen Mock Christie Moore Brown Liegerot Witte Mays Toumbertin and Dengel.

Morelet Mueller Princeton Mohr Durbin Summer Hoffman Mank Morrison C. McDaniel Burress Dengel Colby Ogle Allen Morrisey Kramer Tallman B. Fowler McLaughlin Red Rooster K. Mille G. Mille Ladies Wright Wolgast Moorman J. Richardson C. Martin R. Carlsen Yowatt R. Mock KR. Wilson Petrex G. Christie Moore Meador

Oklahoma State Cowboys seek lift from Tulsa win at Missouri

Stillwater Oklahoma State head coach Cliff Speegle aims to extend a 26-0 victory over Tulsa into a solid performance against Missouri. Speegle notes a 30 percent improvement is needed, praising Missouri as a top national team. Assistant Jack Baker calls Missouri the best team seen this year, with speed, pursuit and a tough line. Cowboys return to practice sharpening forward passing as Dillard leads a strong backfield and a defense anchored by Parker and Cutsinger after earlier injuries.

Stillwater Olaahoma State Cowboys Tulsa OSU Missouri Cliff Speegle Jack Baker Tigers California Cal Cowboys Speegle Dillard Oklahoma State Iowa State Colorado

Talented Texans To Meet Sooners

Texas faces Oklahoma with a strong homegrown lineup led by Darrell Royal. Notable players include Mike Cotten Jimmy Saxton Jack Collins Ray Poage and Texan Mike McClellan while Oklahoma relies on Mike McClellan and Ronnie Payne. The season features high totals and key injuries across major programs.

Royal Texas Hollis Ohia Longhorns Mike Cotten Austin Jimmy Saxton Palestine Jack Collins Dallas Ray Poage Houston Oklahoma Mike McClellan Stamford Ronnie Payne Breckenridge

Hornung One Man Grid Gang

Green Bay star Paul Hornung thrives with the Packers winning, showcasing his running, receiving, kicking, and option passing. The 215 pound Heisman winner from Notre Dame is on pace for a third straight NFL scoring title and stands among the league’s greats in a bruising ground game.

Green Bay Wis Paul Hornung Packers Hornung NFL Notre Dame

Ottawa Bowl Phone Numbers Listed

Local bowling alley Ottawa Bowl provides contact lines CH 29741 and 41814 for reservations and inquiries at 41814 N Main. The listing confirms T. Ottawa address and phone options for customers seeking lanes and events.

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