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1247:. Associated Press. November 25, 1945. p. 11 – via
1112:. Associated Press. October 13, 1945. p. 6 – via
1203:. United Press. November 11, 1945. p. 33 – via
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970:"1945 Kansas Jayhawks Schedule and Results"
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1197:"Marquette Romps Over Kansas, 26-0"
1135:. pp. Sports 1, 3 – via
1150:Pete Lightner (October 28, 1945).
1082:Gordon Gammack (October 7, 1945).
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1219:"Jayhawks Smother Wildcats, 27-0"
1173:Walt Dobbins (November 4, 1945).
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479:$ – Conference champion
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