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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1955

Page

3

Cyclones Blank Pitt 19–0 In season opener victory

Ottawa high school Cyclones shut out Pittsburg 19 to 0 with trap plays stifling the Dragons. Key moments included Marvin Wilson intercepts, Bob Bundy scoring on a trap, and Ainsworth’s finish as Ottawa reserves saw action. Next week Ottawa travels to Argentine in Kansas City.

Ottawa Cyclones Pittsburg Pitt Ted—Brutt Bob Bundy OHL Cyclone Marvin Wilson Fred Harder George Kramer OHS Dragon Harley Ainsworth Little Bob ‘Bundy Wilson Aéep Purple Wpittsburg Dragons Larry Day Ainsworth Gary Fredricks John Giger Day Joe Harkins Fred Ferguson Kansas City

Announce Ladies Golf Pairings Schedule For Tuesday

Ladies golf pairings for Tuesday were announced today with a luncheon at 1 pm. Reservations may be made by calling Mrs Lyman Corlis at 1432. Pairings include Worthington Elder and Kelsey Wicke Bennett and Indall Fredeen Roberts and Young Speer Gaynor and Corlis.

Lyman Corlis Worthington Elder Kelsey Wicke Bennett Indall Fredeen Roberts Young Speer Gaynor Corlis

Auburn Trips Quenemo In Season Opener 32 7

Auburn defeated an inexperienced Quenemo 32 to 7 in the season opener. Quenemo led early with a 20 yard pass from Bill Logan to Loren Gray, but Auburn pulled away. Auburn hosts Pomona next Friday afternoon.

Auburn Quenemo Bill Logan Loren Gray Pomona

Eskridge Beats Lyndon 27 7 After Halftime Fumbles

Eskridge defeated Lyndon 27 to 7 at home as Lyndon led 7 0 when Jim Nichols returned a fumble 63 yards for a touchdown and kicked the extra point. A Lyndon back injury sidelined quarterback Al Hamilton before halftime and the team then fumbled four times in the second half, allowing Eskridge to surge ahead with four TDs.

Eskridge Lyndon Jim Nichols Nichols al Hamilton Hamilton

Wellsville Eagles blank KSD in season opener

Wellsville opened the football season with a 20-0 shutout over Kansas School for the Deaf. Larry Wiggins sparked the attack with a 22 yard run, Harold Caruthers added a 15 yard score, and a Wiggins to Leach pass produced the extra point. Dick Michaels was injured but expected to return next Friday at Spring Hill.

Ellsville Theville Eagles K.S.D Kansas Wellsville Larry Wiggins Harold Caruthers John Yakle Caruthers Wiggins Leach Eagles Dick Michaels Michaels Spring Hill

Yankees Clinch 21st AL Pennant Behind Ford’s Relief

The Yankees clinched their 21st American League pennant with a 3-2 victory over the Red Sox. Whitey Ford delivered in relief to seal the win as Brooklyn awaits in the World Series opener at Yankee Stadium.

Yankees Associated Press Boston Whitey Ford Brooklyn Yankee Stadium

Major League Baseball Standings and Saturday Schedule

The column lists team records and percentages for the American and National Leagues, with standings for New York, Cleveland, Detroit, Boston, Chicago, Kansas City, Baltimore, Washington, and others. It also details Saturday games including Cleveland at Detroit and New York at Boston, plus Friday results and multiple pitching matchups and scores.

Ague . L. Pet New York Cleveland Cecseessee Chicago Boston Detroit Eeceeeven Kansas City Baltimore Washington Garcia Lary Bucks Susce Moore Wight Abernathy Ramos Kellner Donovan W. L. Pet Brooklyn Scageosseees Milwaukee Secesenes Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis Pittsburgh Dickson Hearn Antonelli Loes Newcombe Friend Hall Crone Robinson A4ro Daniel Jones Kaiser Nuxhall

Pomona Pirates dominate Linwood in season opener

Pomona Kas opened football with a 39 to 12 win over Linwood. Delbert Eichinger connected with Nick Hudelson for a first quarter TD, Cearfoss to Burns for the second. Cearfoss returned a kickoff 80 yards for a fourth Pomona score. Next Friday Pomona visits Quenemo.

Pomona Kas Pirates Cearfoss Rex Stoneking Duane Shaw Linwood Gary Lindsey Hudelson Quenemo

Gophers Open With Win At St Marys Kas

Overbrook defeated St Marys 16 to 6 to open the season. A first quarter safety gave Overbrook a 2-0 lead, Harry Bean scored in the second period, and a 40 yard Bean to Gary Anderson TD in the third extended the advantage. St Marys threatened late but stalled at the one yard line. Overbrook plays Lyndon next Friday.

St. Mary’s Kas Overbrook Gophers Harry Bean Gopher Bean Gary Anderson Lyndon

Melvern Beats Burg In Opening Grid Game 21 to 12

Melvern high school opened the season with a 21 to 12 win over Williamsburg. Bill Reams sprinted 80 yards for Melvern’s first score. Delaine Heckman connected on a 50-yard pass to Doyle Reichard for Burg. Fred Delano added a 30-yard Melvern TD before halftime.

Melvern Kas Williamsburg Bill Reams Delaine Heckman Doyle Reichard Fred Delano Burg Jim Thornbrugh Schellenbarger Gridley

Lop Sided Scores In Games In State

College of Emporia Kansas Wes le yan and Sterling won football games last night. C of E whipped Friends 34-6 at Wichita. Wesleyan beat Bethel 28-7 at Newton. Sterling defeated Bethany 53-6 at Lindsborg. Sterling rushed for 394 yards. C Bennett threw two TD passes and ran for two more. Joe Ortiz of College of Emporia scored three first half TDs on runs of 1,15 and 80 yards.

College of Emporia Kansas Wesleyan Sterling C. of E Friends Wichita Bethel Newton Bethany Lindsborg C. Bennett C. Olson Bob Harris Ken Wedel Eldon Becker Joe Ortiz

Michigan State Seeks a Take Charge Leader for Football

Michigan State University says it is seeking a take charge guy to lead its football program. The search aims to identify a strong, decisive figure to drive leadership, discipline, and on field performance as the team rebuilds.

Michigan State

Baldwin Nips Osawatomie in season opener

Baldwin Bulldogs opened the 1955 season with an 18 to 13 win over the Osawatomie Trojans. Bud Spear, Baldwin quarterback, scored on a seven yard run to start the scoring, as Osawatomie answered with a 59 yard end sweep and a Coffelt rushing TD.

Baldwin Baldwin Bulldogs Osawatomie Trojans Bulldogs Bud Spear Trojans Jerry Coffelt Osawatomie Pay Dirt Johnny Carriker

Bulldogs Edge Trojans on Late Scores

Baldwin used late breaks to seal the win as Vernon Danley returned a 30 yard TD in the third period and scored again in the final stanza after Kenneth Randel forced a blocked punt. A Coffelt to Steel pass added the extra point and Baldwin will face Eudora next Friday night.

Trojan Coffelt Baldwin Vernon Danley Danley Kenneth Randel Bulldogs Eudora

Football Is King Today Kickoff Opens College Grid Season

UCLA sails into College Park to meet Maryland in a clash of pretenders for national honors as the season begins. UCLA, led by Ronnie Knox on the mound, is favored after routing Texas A&M 21 0 while Maryland edged Missouri 13 12. Ohio State, Navy, Duke, and Georgia Tech loom in major bowls as this week's AP poll ranks the top teams. Bud Wilkinson debuts Oklahoma as the slate unfolds.

Associated Press UCLA College Park University of Maryland Ronnie “Fort” Knox Red Sanders Uclans Texas A&m Maryland Missouri Ohio State Nebraska Navy William and Mary Duke North Carolina State Georgia Tech Florida Engineers Bud Wilkinson Oklahoma

Notre Dame and Southern Methodist open clash in football

North Carolina and Michigan matchup leads a loaded schedule as Missouri surprises, Pitt favored over Syracuse, and Penn State and Army face easy assignments. In boxing, Denmark's Chris Christensen defeats by ref stoppage as Jones dominates with brutal power. judges and AP diverge on score.

Denmark Chris Christensen Bob Mel Nick Jones

Bowling Scores Snapshot From Local Leagues

Bowling scores show DYNAMIC LEAGUE top totals with 222 and 602 by Chasm-High 10-30 White and 1030 Nicholas 205 for VFW-High 1030. Gillespie 173 and 426. Alexander-0 High 10 Baysinger 197. High 30 Rilen 518. Pencet High 10-30 Gates 210 536. Reliable-0O High 10 Wickman 198 554. NIGHTHAWK Bond's-3 High 10-30 White 161 443. Price OU-L High 40-30 Habiger 190 484. Briscoe-4 High 10-30 Moody 203 486. KEagles-0 High 10-30 Patterson 182 518. Legion- High 10-30 Heckman 184 460. 80-59 Grill-1 High 10-Davis Fritts 167 High 30 Fritts 460.

Dynamic League White VFW Nicholas Press Bank Gillespie Alexander Baysinger Rilen Gates Wickman Ransom Nighthawk League Bond’s Price Ou—L Habiger Briscoe Moody Keagles Patterson Legion Heckman Grill Davis Fritts

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