Homecoming Night Sparks Ottawa Football push
Spirits are high for Ottawa high as they host Leavenworth at Cook Field tonight at 8 p.m. The Cyclones seek their first win in a improving season led by the return of Jimmy Tolson to the backfield. Leavenworth brings a veteran lineup as they chase revenge for last year’s 14 0 setback. The halftime will crown the Homecoming queen among Mae Ann Wollam Patsy Hickman and Elmore Going with a motorcade and bands. The queen will later attend the Homecoming dance led by Swing Kings with Bill Barker directing.
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Cook Field
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Ottawa
Varsity
Mae Ann Wollam
Patsy Hickman
Elmore
John Giger
Swing Kings
Bill Barker
OHS
Braves Battle Bethany Tonight In Kansas Conference Showdown
Ottawa University and Bethany College meet in Lindsborg for a lower rung Kansas conference clash. The football game kicks off at 7 30 PM and will be carried by KTJO FM. The Braves traveled this morning and plan to return tomorrow morning.
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Ottawa University
Bethany College
Lindsborg
Kansas
Ktjo-Fm
Braves
Landy undecided about Olympics schedule
Melbourne reports John Landy weighing whether to enter the 1956 Olympic Games. Foot injury slows him after a 3 58 mile mark and a long layoff. trials ban lifted. Australian and British runners protest. Olympic basketball hall under construction, seats 3 000, finals sold out.
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Melbourne
John Landy
Landy
United States
Olympic
Pomona Upsets Carbondale 26 to 6 in six man game
Pomona high school defeated Carbondale 26 to 6 in a six man football game. Larry Collins connected on a 15 yard lateral to Gary Lindsey for Pomona's first score, Carbondale answered with a 40 yard run, Collins then hit Glen Pardon for a 15 yard TD, Swallow added the extra point, Collins lateraled to Tony Tesar for a 3 yard TD, Lindsey extra point, and Tesar capped the scoring with a 1 yard run in the fourth period.
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Pomona
Kas
Pomona High
Carbondale
Larry Collins
Gary Lindsey
Collins
Glen Pardon
Larry Swallow
Tony Tesar
Lindsey
Midget Schedule Resumes With Cityssouth East clashes
Midget league football resumes this Saturday at OU with South meeting the East at 9 a.m. and the North facing the West at 10 a.m. Rain cancellations from last week will be rescheduled later.
Missouri Opens Season Hopeful for Faurot 100th Win
Missouri eyes a strong start under Don Faurot as he nears his 100th victory and plans to retire after this season while starting back Jim Hunter leads a healthier offense. Sophomores pace the Tigers with Cramer the top rusher and Kuhlman James tying in receptions as the line blends youth with experience.
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Iowa State
Don Faurot
Missouri
Faurot
Colorado
Nebraska
Boulder
Kansas
Oklahoma A&m
Stillwater
Kansas State
Wyoming
Oklahoma
Notre Dame
Tigers
Jim Hunter
Jim
George Cramer
Gene Rollye Cramer
Charley
James
Hank Kuhlman
Kuhlman
Tiger
Lou Littles Last Chance Against Army And USC
The piece notes Lou Little faces a final chance to upset Army while Jon Arnett plays his last game for Southern California. Clemson defeats South Carolina 7-0 to lead the ACC race and keep Orange Bowl hopes alive as Columbia's coach nears retirement. Oklahoma A&M and Kansas draw Saturday after Notre Dame, Oklahoma, and Michigan State tie up major national title implications.
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UCLA
Oklahoma A&m
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Oklahoma
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Michigan State
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Ilinois
Texas
Football picks from Franklin county clash set to unfold
Record Book by Clausie Smith previews area high school games. Williamsburg visits Wellsville in a Franklin county tilt as Melvern eyes a big Osage clash with Burlingame while Overbrook seeks Gardner. Baldwin hosts DeSoto in Little 7 action, with Garnett favored over Cherryvale and Olpe over Waverly. Quenemo meets Hoyt in six man play.
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Williamsburg
Wellsville
Melvern
Burlingame
Overbrook
Gardner
Little
Baldwin
DeSoto
Spring Hill
Olathe
Garnett
Cherryvale
Olpe
Waverly
Quenemo
Hoyt
Baker High On Ottawa Player Harley Ainsworth
Harley Ainsworth is highlighted as Baker High's promising freshman halfback from Ottawa. The defense minded back has energized the Wildcats under Coach Spear, with teammates noting his leadership elevates team spirit. Ainsworth previously starred at Ottawa High under Coach John Giger, finishing third in scoring in the Northeast Kansas League.
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Glenn Ainsworth
South Cedar
Baker
Baker Orange
Baker University
Ottawa
Spear
Wildcats
Harley
John Giger
Ottawa High
Lawrence
Harley Ainswo
Rhodes Leads Small Colleges in rushing record chase
Bill Rhodes of Western Colorado has moved to the top of the small colleges rushing list with 793 yards in six games. He set a six game yardage record with 327 yards and 33 points in a 60-6 win over Adams State last week, edging past Fred Wendt’s prior 326-yard mark.
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New York
Bill Rhodes
Western
Adams ‘State
Fred Wendt
Texas Mines
Rhodes
Bill Engelhardt
Omaha University
Engelhardt
Brad Rowland
McMurry
Jack Kemp
Occidental
Jeader
Tom Rhchlee
American International
Rusty Addleman
College of Emporia
Bowling Bits Show Towners Dominant With High Series Names
The Towner team swept honors on Monday with Helen Carey posting high 10 and Margie Powell high 30. Carey and Powell also posted top 30 and 10-30 scores. Other teams and bowlers across Tuesday and Thursday sessions are listed with numerous high games and series, including Norma Keith and Eunice Strickland. Standings show Lee's 10,208 and Towners 10,053 pins with Mea HES at 15-5 and Todd's leading on Tuesday night 13-5-12,073.
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Helen Carey
Margie Powell
Margie
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Maxine Finch
Betty Chambers
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Eloise Hughes
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Day’s
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Macks
Mack
Marie Kampschroeder
Eunice Strickland
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Norma Keith
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Leola Meador
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Towners
Todd
Freehold Trotting Meet Draws 146,548 Fans in 50 Days
The Freehold Raceway 50 day trotting meeting in New Jersey drew 146,548 spectators, up 22 percent from the previous season in 1955, reflecting strong public interest and attendance growth.
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Bowling totals and high averages from Mack's and Arnold's
On Thursday afternoon Mack's lead with 14 percent wins and 3 percent losses, totaling 9 484 pins. Mann Bell on Thursday night trails with 12 wins and 6 losses and 10 750 pins. Ruth Mack tops Monday with 156, Leola Meador tops Tuesday with 146, Virginia Hoffman leads Thursday afternoon at 148, and Meador again on Thursday night with Arnold's at 146. Strikes and spares noted include Mughes 2 7, Wenthe 5 7, Moyet 58 10, Beckner 5 7, Ainsworth 5 6 10, Luts 3 10, Swanne Bates 5 6, Hoffman 3 10.
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Mack’s
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Eloise Mughes
Helen Wenthe
Moyet
Beckner
Mick Ainsworth
June Luts
Swanne Bates
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