Ottawa Braves rally ends in muddy loss to Friends
Ottawa failed to overcome a rain soaked game as starting fullback Jerry Freeman dislocated his elbow on the opening play and will miss much of the season. Eddie Buzzell connected for multiple passes as Floyd Scott and Richard Booth scored, but penalties fumbled balls and seven injuries plagued both sides in a fight through the second half.
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Terry Ostmeyer
Wichita
Ottawa
Braves
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Freeman
Falcon
Freesman
Eddie Buzzell
Evan Johnson
Richard Booth
Buzzell
Floyd Scott
Leonard Scheufler
Scott
John Schmidt
Booth
Scheufler
Friends
Falcons
Ron Reusch
Jesse Randall
Jim Tate
Dennis Devine
Jerry Rich
Dick Esterlund
OU Coach Sees Work Ahead After Rainy Loss
Oklahoma coach Dick Peters voiced disappointment after a Saturday night defeat to Friends, citing poor execution and penalties. Full back Jerry Freeman suffered a double forearm dislocation and will miss the rest of the season. his injury, history of prior setbacks, and uncertain prognosis were noted.
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Dick Peters
Tors
Freeman
Peters
Tittle Hurt in Pit game may miss Washington clash
Veteran quarterback Y. A. Tittle of the New York Giants took a bad beating in Sundays game at Pittsburgh and is a doubtful starter against Washington Friday night at Yankee Stadium.
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NEW York
Y. A. Tittle
New York Giants
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Pittsburgh
Washington
Yankee Stadium
Boxer Joe Louis Reflects on Race, Religion and Change
In an exclusive AP interview Louis defends integration and criticizes Black Muslims while praising civil rights groups like the NAACP CORE and SCLC. He recalls Jackie Robinson's army reforms at Fort Riley, notes personal family details, education, and his own modest postwar plans as he and his wife Martha Malone Jefferson settle in Denver.
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NAACP
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Kansas
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Los Angeles
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Associated Press
High School Grid Recap From Ottawa and Surrounding Teams
Ottawa beats Pittsburg 23 to 6 while Overbrook defeats Wellsville 12 to 0. Baldwin edges Lansing 6 to 0 and Pomona wins 41 to 13 over Lyndon. Desoto defeats Stanley 19 to 12 and Junction City tops Rosedale 33 to 18. Melvern 13, Westphalia 6. Lawrence 25, Manhattan 0. Louisburg 13, Mound City 6. Ward 20, Argentine 0. Paola 19, Garnett 0. Strong City 41, Winsburg 0. Osawatomie 18, Gardner 6. Spring Hill 2, LaCygne 0. Kansas Conference results: Ottawa 19, Friends 0. C of E 34, McPherson 14. Southwestern 6, Kansas Wesleyan 0. Sterling 14, Bethany 0. Baker 20, Bethel 6.
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Packers, Bears win and Giants stumble in NFL Sunday
HAL BOCK reports Packers fall 21-20 to Baltimore as Hornung misses extra point, Bears overpower Vikings with Wade’s 344 passing yards and three TDs. Giants lose to Steelers after Tittle injury, Browns tie Cards on Bakken field goals, 49ers beat Eagles, Cowboys top Redskins, Lions tie Rams.
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Associated Press
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Chicago Bears
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Bears
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Lennie Moore
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John David Crow
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Eagles
Norm Snead
Dallas
Washington
Sonny Jurgenson
Cowboys
Redskins
Don Perkins
Earl Morrall
Terry Barr
Lions
Los Angeles
Bill Munson
Rams
Yanks Hold On 2 Hit Shutout Tuneup For World Series
Yankees beat Kansas City 4 0 as Jim Bouton fires a two hit shutout in a tuneup for the World Series against Philadelphia. Ford plans may shift as Bouton improves his case. Yankees stretch lead over Orioles to one game while Chicago and Baltimore split doubleheader. White Sox win on Staehle's run in sixth. Orioles rebound to a nightcap win after an earlier Angels upset.
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Associated Press
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New York
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Philadelphia Phillies
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Los Angeles
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Marve Staehle
Gary Peters
Roy Sievers
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