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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1954
Page
4
Grandview hosts a mixed program with Raven and Franklin squads meeting in baseball and tennis events. Hensley features in golf and track notes, while Anderson returns for Franklin, and Brando and Brandon deliver pitching and hitting highlights as local teams aim for key weekend contests.
Walter Cartier a New York middleweight fought Bolby Dykes of Mlatoi Fla to a 16 round split decision at Eastern Parkway Arena in Brooklyn. Cartier edged ahead late to claim the victory in a brisk, action filled bout.
Tipton defended the Central Indiana Conference high school golf title with a 324 team total at Finian Country Club. Individual leader Tipton's Dave Cox posted 75, Harley Drake of Plymouth 78, Maclin Ange of Tipton 79, as Elwood and Alexandria players also posted notable scores.
A fragmented list highlights Moose Men’s 12deam bowling event with teams such as Juick Cleaners and McDonald Furniture among others and notes the annual banquet at Cattieo's Cafe on Saturday May 4 at 6 30 pm. Also reports sweepstakes winners in Muncie with Marion Gold and Nite Owl Die Cass leading multiple events and mentions injuries and personnel from Anderson and Madison County.
Evansville Wesleyan edged Purdue 4 2 while Butler beat Southern Nernin 4 1. Kentucky Wesl eyan defeated Purdue 4 to 3, and Anderson topped Franklin 4 to 2. Minor misreads in names block precise details. core outcomes show four games with two decisive scores and one partial result.
Yesterday's results show Anderson defeating Muncie Den NCC Cadle at St. Martins despite cold weather. College results include Anderson 4 Franklin 2 in HCC. Upcoming games list Marion Bennett Memorial Field Tolay's game and Anderson at Lafayette with Earlham visiting.
Righty George Thanas limited Muncie Central to one hit in relief as Anderson Indians beat the Bearcats 5-3 in NCC high school baseball. Thanas struck out and walked few batters, while Anderson surged with a multi-run third and fourth inning to secure the win.
St Louis star Stan Musial agreed Tuesday to donate the bat with which he hit five home runs in a doubleheader against the New York Giants. The bat will enter Baseball Hall of Fame Museum at Cooperstown, N Y, upon the request of Sid Keener, national director of the museum.
Anderson coach Dane Pugh praised surprising performances by No. 4 Gary Stanley and No. 5 Meeker in a four hour North Central Conference match against Frankfort. Stanley defeated Hackered 10-8 4-6 6-4, while Meeker beat Johnson 7-5 6-3, and the duo won doubles 6-3 6-5. Anderson, at 1-0 in league play, hosts Indianapolis Tech next and enters Ball State Invitational at Muncie.
Montana Angelo from Brains Tree Mass faces Jack Steele also billed as Iron Mike Angelo against Bowery Boys leader Bob Steele in a best of three falls tag match at Avbilion near Sparta Arena. Paul Whitacottan brings the Bowery Boys after last week’s win in a Pier 6 bout with Farner Jones and Parmer Marlin. The opener at 8:30 features Australian Jack O Reilly and Bobby Ford in a best two of three falls match with a one hour limit.
Gavilan and Saxton agreed to defend the welterweight crown in late June or early July at Connie Mack Stadium after Gavilan’s fifth title defense since November 13, 1953. Saxton, ranking high among welterweight contenders, won a unanimous decision over Johnny Bratton in recent bouts and seeks the middleweight crown.
Chicago outfielder Sauer denies claims he was pampered by the Army while noting Coast Guard service during World War II. He cites a Coast Guard team and a failed physical as reasons for not meeting Army polo duty, with references to Indiana Michigan State and other figures.
A four team high school track meet featuring Elwood Pendleton Alexandria V and Mississinewa was postponed from Tuesday to 4 pm Wednesday because of cold and muddy track conditions.
Campanella and the Dodgers announced an operation on his hand after a March injury, risking eight to ten weeks out. The healing plan shifted. new X rays revealed a chipped bone, prompting timely surgery to resume play later in the season. The Dodgers noted the national scholastic 47 game streak story amid vivid baseball coverage.
New York based report notes Ben Hogan aims for a record fifth U S Open as Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield New Jersey hosts the June 17-19 championship. Six former champions including Hogan are listed among early entrants with Cary Middlecoff Lew Wor ham Toyo Mangrum Gene S h e e n e and Johnny Farrell also entered. Sam Snead, runner up to Hogan in 1953, joins the field after a Masters appearance. Del Ennis is identified as the sole Philadelphian in the event.
Weather permitting the Anderson Amateur Softball Association opens its 1954 season tonight at Shadyside Park. Knights of Columbus vs AWS63 at 6:98, Hammons Amrels vs Anderson Laundry at 7:30, Elwood Merchants vs Anderson Mose at Bia, and Farm Bureau vs Indiana Reformatory on the card. Gus Erikson, a Syracuse University crew member, won letters in crew football swimming and skiing as a UW undergraduate. St Glassware for Rent Carry Out Beer Icecubes Sears Liquor Store 538 W. 8th. Ph 2-7013
Fragmentary OCR lists athletes and events including WA, Tepler CJ distances, pole vaults, 220 yard dash, and hurdles. Names such as Hay We Davie, Hopper IRA, Pickard, Meyard, Kendrichein appear amid scattered scores and locations, indicating a crowded field from a meet with multiple events and participants.
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