Kansas State Historical Society Topeka, Ks.
The Jayhawks will be trying for a repeat performance of their 16-13 win over the Sooners in 1946, the last year the Kansans were able to top the Oklahoma gridiron machine.
Nothing less than the Big Seven title and a possible bid to a little post-season glory is at stake tomorrow in the 49th meeting of conference-defending champion Oklahoma, and the most impressive challenger for the Big Seven bunting, Kansas.
With both clubs boasting undefeated seasons to date, the setting couldn't be better as the title deciding game nears.
Interest in the game is reaching an all time high. With every one of Memorial stadium's seats long sold out, many midlands sports fans will watch the game on television. The play-by-play description will be carried from coast-to-coast over both the NBC and CBS radio networks.
In the picture, Quarterback Jerry Robertson pitches one of the many passes that were almost the Sooners' undoing in last year's game at Norman. The Jayhawks earned a third quarter tie, and posed a serious threat to the Oklahomaons before Bud Wilkinson's outfit pulled the thriller from the fire.
picture by Rich Clarkson