Eddie Machen poised for 18th straight win in Portland
Eddie Machen, No. 7 heavyweight, seeks his 18th consecutive victory and higher ranking in a televised showdown against Johnny Holman, No. 8, after both teams finished their seasons. The bout will air on ABC radio and television at 8 p.m. CST. Holman, 29, stands 6-3 and weighed about 200 pounds.
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Oklahoma Coach Fears Irish Before Notre Dame Game
Norman Oklahoma experiences growing worry from head coach Bud Wilkinson through the staff that the Sooners may not beat Notre Dame in the nationally televised clash. The article notes Oklahoma’s 24 straight victories and Wilkinson’s long successful tenure, yet the Irish pose a daunting challenge.
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Tebbetts Mor Of Year Named In Early Vote
Tebbetts named Mor. Of Year in a Baseball Writers’ Association ballot. The piece notes Oklahoma Sooners clashes with Notre Dame and Michigan State’s rise to No. 1 after a 47-14 win, with Tebbetts molding reserves for a strong Redlegs run.
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Two undefeated teams remain in Ottawa area
Last week four undefeated teams existed. Melvern beat Overbrook 46 to 6 to stay unbeaten while Quenemo was crushed. Burlingame lost earlier to Overbrook. DeSoto and StanDorn Tebbetts show mixed results as Pomona breaks into the winners circle 19 to 13 over Vinland.
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Only One Horse Clears All Jumps At Royal Horse Show
Hollandia a chestnut gelding owned by Mrs. John Wofford Junction City Kan cleared all barriers in the tough Olympic jumping course at the American Royal Horse Show last night. Rider Warren Wofford of Junction City a 1956 Olympic team member rode the horse. Twilight Walk owned by Mrs. Jean McLean Davis Portsmouth Va won the $1 000 five gaited mare stake. Davis rode Sashay to victory in the three gaited ladies stake. Stonewalls Princess owned by Sunnyslope Farms Scott City Kan won the Missouri Kansas five gaited championship again, the chestnut mare also taking Sunday nights program.
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Cincinnati Reds 1955 season overview under Tebbetts
Birdie Tebbetts led Cincinnati with Brooks Lawrence 19 wins and Hershell Freeman 14 in relief as the Reds battled Milwaukee and Kansas. Kansas State and Oklahoma matchups loom while Colorado pursues a homecoming win over Nebraska and Missouri hosts Iowa State. Tebbetts, 44, a Burlington WI native, former catcher for Detroit Boston Cleveland, steered a club hampered by injuries and midseason slumps to another first-division finish.
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Braves Clash With Bethany in Prairie Showdown
Ottawa University Braves seek a spark as they host Bethany College Swedes Friday night, aiming to convert weak outside defense into a stronger run. Sterling’s Curt Bennett exposed gaps, exposing inexperience and speed limits. KTJO FM plans a live broadcast as students rally behind the team at Lindsborg.
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Quick Thinking Earns AP Lineman of the Week
Ed Bailey of Syracuse guard earned the Associated Press Lineman of the Week for a crucial fourth down play against Army. In the Syracuse Army game, Bailey touched the ball as Vince Barta’s surge neared the goal line, preventing a score and sealing the outcome.
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Third car bears air-base sticker sparks cash mystery
Report notes a car displaying an air-base sticker paid for gas with two-dollar bills. The caller claims a dispute or cover story may be involved as the stanza hints at confrontation and a fight. No further details are provided.
Early college poll notes highlight Stapp’s seven tackles
Sportswriters note Bob Stapp of Colorado registered seven unassisted tackles as his team routed Iowa State. Mississippi avoided punting in their 45-0 win over North Texas State, trimming the field in the second week of the rankings.
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Beast Bayuk Leads Big Seven Comeback Run
Colorado’s fullback Bayuk surges to the Big Seven leading rusher title after a dramatic season turnaround fueled by coach Dal Ward’s ultimatum. A decisive block on Kansas State’s Bob Carrington on the opening play set the tone for Colorado’s 41-0 win and Bayuk’s renewed role as team leader.
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Bayuk Leads Buffs to Big Seven Rushing Record
Bayuk has been co captain as the Buffalos win every game 34 0 over K State 26 25 over Kansas 47 7 Colorado A M and 52 0 Iowa State He ran for 346 yards on five games 5.8 average and three touchdowns last Saturday against Iowa State praised for his blocking and team play by Ward Bayuk credits teammates for open lanes and big gains to help the single wing attack
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