GreenOU Faces Acid Test Against William Jewell Cardinals
Ottawa fans anticipate the GreenOU Braves meeting Missouri veteran outfit William Jewell Cardinals at Cook Field. Grover Nutt rotates a dozen backs to test depth while Marysville freshmen Jim Maendele and Jim Nider vie for backfield roles. Dave Phillippi and Chuck Eisenbise also see time as Bob Cramer may debut at fullback with kickoff at eight under cool evening skies. Tickets on sale at Wassmers then Cook Field.
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William Jewell Cardinals
Cockfield
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Cardinals
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Marysville
Grover Nutt
O. U
Jim Maendele
Jim Nider
Willie Barnes
Keith Brooks
Nutt
Bob Cramer
Dave Phillippi
Chuck Eisenbise
Bob Bundy
Bob McGhee
Wassmers
Cookfield
Cyclones Open At Pittsburg Grid Opener 1956
Ottawa Cyclones depart from O H S at 1 p m tomorrow for a Pittsburg game to open the 1956 football season. Co captains are Dennis Conger and Don Morris. The 27 man squad will wear red jerseys and silver pants as coach Giger and assistants scout and prep for 8 00 p m kickoff. Cincinnati’s Ewell Blackwell previously held the consecutive wins record with 16 in 1947.
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Giger
Dennis Conger
Don Morris
Cyclones
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Orlis Cox
H. K. Stevens
Turner
Pittsburg Stadium
Wellsville High Opens Football at KSD in Olathe
Wellsville High meets Kansas School for the Deaf in Olathe to begin football. Coach Tom Snow brings nine returning lettermen including Cecil Bailey Harold Caruthers Karlos Seig Junior Revey Gerald Ames Britton Chilton John Yakle Willard Brewer. One year letter winners are Darrell Childs and Alan Schendel. Schedule lists games at Olathe and home dates from Sept 28 to Nov 9.
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Olathe
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Cecil Bailey
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John Yakle
Willard Brewer
Darrell Childs
Alan Schendel
Wellsville
KSD
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Louisburg
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DeSoto
Faurot to quit coaching after 1956 season
Columba Mo Faurot Don Faurot longtime Missouri football coach and inventor of the split-T offensive system will relinquish coaching duties after the 1956 season to devote full time to athletic director duties. He announced the plan at a meeting with varsity and freshman squads last night.
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Notre Dame Favored Over SMU In Weekend Picks
AP Football Picks forecast Notre Dame over SMU with Hornung at QB and after-dark game note. Georgia Tech to beat Kentucky, TCU opens against Kansas, Baylor vs California, Maryland vs Syracuse, Missouri vs Oregon State, USC over Texas, plus listed Friday night and Saturday noon games across East, Midwest, South, Southwest and Far West with multiple matchups and implied outcomes.
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College Head Speaks on Football Values and Reform
Maryland University president argues college football can aid higher education if governed by a clear board policy. He urges decisive control by the board and president, avoiding interference, to protect academics while sustaining school spirit and alumni support.
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University of Maryland
Athletics Triumph 8-1 Over Red Sox in Kansas City
Harry Simpson drove in his 105th run with a 400 foot grand slam in the eighth, giving the A’s an 8-1 win over Boston. Hal Smith doubled and Jim Pisoni homered for two more. Milt Bolling’s error opened the third inning for Kansas City. Vic Power and Lopez added key hits as the A’s seized early lead.
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Stan Musial
Dodgers Rout Cardinals 17-2 In Big Ninth Inning Win
Brooklyn Dodgers top the St Louis Cardinals 17-2 as manager Walter Alston jokes he might quit after a ninth inning scare. Dodgers had suffered late ninth inning jitters in recent games. Savings Bonds are tax exempt.
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St.Louis Cardinals
Alston
Dodgers
Garnett Bulldogs to Open 1956 Football Season at Paola
Garnett Kansas special report states the Bulldogs bring an experienced 1956 squad to Paola Friday night. Coach Ray Meyer notes improvement from last place in the Tri-Valley League in 1955. Lettermen include seniors Lybarger Frazier Lewis Hermreck Barnett Benjamin Thomas Gwin and others. juniors Hayden Krysztof Thomasson Coppenbarger Sheern. Duane Rankin also lettered as a junior halfback.
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Tom Lewis
Larry Hermreck
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Charley Thomas
Floyd Gwin
Dwight Hayden
Ray Krysztof
Jim Thomasson
Fred Coppenbarger
Pat Sheern
Duane Rankin
Ashland
Lane Seeks Lightweight Title After Unanimous Win
Kenny Lane of Muskegon Michigan defeated Ludwig Lightburn in Miami at Biscayne Arena in a unanimous decision shown by three judges with margins of 100-92 98-92 and 99-90. Lane improves to 44-5 while Lightburn drops to 8-41.
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Ludwig Lightburn
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Petey Sarron
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