OHS Seeks Second Win Against Argentine in Kansas City
The Ottawa high school Cyclones chase their second win of the season against Argentine in Kansas City tomorrow night after a 19 to 0 opener over Pittsburg. Coach Giger reshuffles positions with co captain Fred Harder sidelined by an ankle injury, hoping Bob Luce and Gary Fredricks fill key end roles while the line remains strong with Harkins, Ferguson, Kramer, Hornbuckle, Day and others ready to start.
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Bob Bundy
Harley Ainsworth
Haskell Rivalry Notes As Ottawa Prep Scrimmage Ends
Coach Giger criticizes the B team after a 13 to 8 loss to Haskell as Ottawa moves on to Iola with the freshman and sophomore squads. Haskell defeats the OHS seconds. game time set for 7 p.m. with coaches Stevens and Wallace accompanying the squads.
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Harold Wallace
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Bitter Feud At Series Between Campanella And Martin
New York reports a brewing feud between Brooklyn catcher Roy Campanella and New York second baseman Billy Martin. The dispute flared after Martin claimed Campanella was gun shy and Campanella threatened to break Martin’s bones if contact occurred during today’s World Series game.
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Air Force Names Shaw as New Football Coach
Lawrence T. Buck Shaw was signed to a five year contract as head coach of the Air Force Academy football team. The deal takes effect January 1, 1956. Shaw, 56, brings a veteran record from college and pro coaching to the program.
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Buck) Shaw
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OHS Fourth In AP Poll
Lawrence leads the initial 1955 Kansas high school AP poll with five first place votes and 95 points. Wichita West is second with 67 points, followed by Wichita East 64 and Ottawa 53, with Topeka at 46 and Shawnee Mission 40. Emporia and Wyandotte tied for 7th-8th with 29, Salina 25, and Hutchinson 14 completing the top 10.
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Scribe Picks Grid Winners
New York report on baseball World Series forecasting. It lists weekly picks and season totals for 56 right, 18 wrong and 0.759 accuracy. Includes college football selections Oklahoma over Pittsburgh and Notre Dame over Indiana among many pro and college games for Friday and Saturday.
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Joe Collins Sparks Yanks With Homers
New York’s Joe Collins, a part time first baseman, hit two homers powering the Yankees to a 6-5 opening day win over the Dodgers. He shed memories of a 1952 flop against Brooklyn and claimed the big day was a wonderful feeling. Manager Casey Stengel said Collins played late in the season to preserve a winning streak.
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Dodgers and Yankees clash again in 1955 World Series
New York Dodgers face rival Yankees in game two as Whitey Ford earns a win for the Yankees and Tommy Byrne is chosen to start for New York. Don Newcombe allows a home run barrage that helps the Yankees win 6-5, while Billy Loes is picked to try to even the series for the Dodgers. Weather is forecast to be fair and sunny. The Yankees hold a 9-5 edge to clinch the championship.
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Ottawa Braves Open Conference Play vs Friends University
Ken Clifton a longtime Ottawa grid favorite makes his opening home appearance in his second stint as Ottawa University Braves fullback against Friends University Wichita on Cock Field at 8 p m. Clifton known for hard running and blocking returned from the Army to finish his college work and is expected to power the offense and defense in the split-T era. Coach Paul Andree drilled the squad with a stiff practice focusing on Friends shifting from T to single or double wing formations. The Braves, entering their third year in the split-T, seek to regain stride after a week off and aim to be fired up for tomorrow night’s game.
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Sabetha
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Man t le still absent as team fights on without star
The lineup persisted without Mickey Mantle as he remains sidelined by a torn right thigh and unable to run. After a light workout ahead of the latest game, Mantle suggested he might not play in the series.
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Huskies Upset Washington 30-0. Jim Houston Stars
New York Minnesota entered as a two touchdown favorite over Washington last Saturday but was stunned 30-0 by the Huskies. Veteran end Jim Houston, a 6:1 senior, delivered a superb performance and was named football lineman of the week by the Associated Press.
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Twilight League Bowling Scores and Highs
Triangle, 4 High 10-30 MacAdoo 174 452 Sunrise High 10-30 Conrad 192 553 Gas Service 4 High 10-30 Pritchard 177 506 Phillips 0 High 10-30 Hull 175 470 COMMERCIAL LEAGUE Pin Luggers 3 High 10 McDonald 180 High 30 McCann 475 Todd 1 High 10-30 Wenthe 200 493 Ivan Brown 3 High 10-30 Page 188 620 Ellis 1 High 10-30 Doman 180 475 Crites 2 High 10 Morelet 210 High 30 Bell 523 A&P 2 High 10-30 Crane 189 484.
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Insurance On Dwellings and Auto Policies Expanded
The notice states new terms for homeowners and automobile coverage, expanding protections for dwellings, household goods, and buildings. It outlines policy scope, premium adjustments, and eligibility, emphasizing timely payments and claim procedures across all insured property types.
Ringer Tourney Closes Friday At Ottawa Country Club
The season-long Ringer Tournament of the Women's Golf Association at Ottawa Country Club ends Friday with prizes to be awarded next Tuesday at the season finale luncheon. Participants must complete a full nine-hole round with best scores on each hole totaling nine-hole par 39. Call Mrs Speer or Mrs Corlis to participate.
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Ottawa Country Club
L. N. Speer
Lyman Corlis
IOC Allocates Olympic Sites and Rules Oversight
The International Olympic Committee serves as the body that awards Olympic Game sites and acts as the final arbiter on all questions regarding the regulations governing the Games.
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