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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1958
Page
6
An Associated Press report this weekend tells of a 16 year old Jasper Texas boy who died after a football game. The piece argues football is not more dangerous than other sports and highlights safety measures, examinations, and the relative risks of participation.
The piece weighs Toronto as a potential major league base ball city with fans optimistic yet no firm steps. Jack Kent Cooke backs the idea, citing stadium needs. The city lacks a suitable major league stadium though proposals to convert the Canadian National Exhibition grandstand or build a new Riverdale Park stadium face city resistance. Nearby markets and competing events temper feasibility.
Missouri coach Dan Devine warned his team to expect Van derbilt’s varied formations in the Sept 20 opener. Vanderbilt’s multiple-t setups were seen in scrimmage, with Devine noting possible additions this season. Meanwhile Big Eight coaches cut practice, Kansas State emphasized blocking, and several lineup adjustments and injuries affected Oklahoma, Nebraska, Kansas, and other programs.
New Orleans light welterweight Ralph Dupas, ranked No. 6, called for a shot at champion Virgil Akins after a 10 round decision over Johnny Gorman. Dupas, 22, improved to 69 wins with 8 losses and 6 draws, saying he is back on the road and ready for Akins or anyone else after a couple more bouts.
LAS VEGAS AP National Boxing Association delegates at the 39th convention adopted resolutions urging state commissions to suspend Ezzard Charles and Jersey Joe Jackson if they attempt to fight again. They ruled both heavyweights are not in condition to box.
AP report from Wichita states Harold McBroom, a drug salesman, was found dead in his car at a roadside park near Cheney with two to four bullet wounds. His wallet and car keys were missing. Police seek several suspects believed to have been with him.
Everett Whites took her mother Mrs Mina Heck to Topeka for a multi week visit. Numerous relatives and friends hosted and visited across Corning Gardner Ottawa and other towns through weekend and Monday dinners. Notable items include visits by Ralph McCrea Glen Johnson Eugene Jones and many more with families in Topeka Overbrook Idaho Falls and Portland while others prepared for upcoming teaching moves and relocations.
A gunman entered Home National Bank in Ark City Kansas, demanding open vault time and firing on staff. Police pursued Wert, who died from shotgun and bullet wounds in an alley after exchanges with officers. relatives identify him as Richard Allen Wert, 31, recently discharged from the Air Force.
More than 900 new students began orientation week at Emporia State College in Emporia Kansas. Enrollment is slated to begin Thursday and is expected to surpass 3,000 as the fall term starts.
Local repair shop advertises upholstery services including truck seats tarps canvas recovery and repair of canvas awnings offering guaranteed satisfaction.
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