Rawls at Grandview Sunday for golf clinic and exhibition
Betsy Rawls the North Carolina golfer will visit Anderson Grandview Sunday for a late afternoon nine hole exhibition with Joe Campbell Julie Hull Edgewood and Wayne Hensley. She arrives about 1 30 pm hits balls for 30 minutes then conducts a clinic following the exhibition.
Muncie Central Romps and Anderson Qualifiers Bayed
Muncie Central romped as Indians place and qualify nineteen athletes for the Indianapolis Regional. Anderson and Madison Heights led area qualifiers with multiple top finishes in heavy rain at South Anderson. Curtis Childress and Nat Johnson doubled in sprints while Mishawaka and Gary Roosevelt showcased strong teams.
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Mike Johnson
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Indianap olis Tech shines at sectional track meet chaos
Indianapolis Tech won five individual events and both relays in a cold, rain soaked sectional track meet at Hammond. Bosse edged Hammond Tech for the high school title amid a slow day with no records broken. Evansville Bosse led team scores with 37 and a half, Hamilton County based teams followed.
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Indiana Tech avoids loss with 5-0 rain-shortened win
Indiana Tech edged Anderson 5-0 in a five inning baseball game called on account of rain at Fort Wayne. Tech scored four runs in the third and added another in the fifth behind a three hit outing from Winters. The Ravens threatened in the sixth before the rain ended play, giving Indiana Tech the win and Anderson a 0-5 mark. Next, Anderson visits Hanover for a doubleheader while Indiana Central travels to Anderson on May 18.
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Musial and Williams Dominate Early Season Batting Title Race
Veteran stars Stan Musial and Ted Williams burst from the gate in high form as aging legends threaten the year’s major league batting crown. Musial, a relentless finisher, accelerates toward a consecutive-game record, while Williams, freed from injuries and turmoil, opens with standout early numbers.
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New York
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Frank Robinsons
Stan Musial
Ted Williams
Musial
Williams
Cardinal
Lafayette Downs Anderson Team edges Indians in tennis duel
Lafayette Broncos remain undefeated in the North Central Conference by defeating Coach Dane Pugh's Anderson Indians 4-3 at Lafayette. Singles results include Minnifield and Shaffer winning for Anderson, while McNeely and Nelson among Lafayette players. Doubles close out with Lowe Minnifield and Coon Shaffer contributing wins.
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Frankton Edges Walnut Grove 7 1 in season opener
Frankton Eagles opened the baseball season by defeating Walnut Grove 7 to 1 on Thursday. Coach Paul Davis used most of the squad with Narriner getting the win and Tom Lee and Billy Friend homering for Frankton. Walnut Grove produced a lone run as Frankton capitalized with early offense and strong pitching.
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Anderson Game At Shortridge Postponed By Rain
Yesterday’s Anderson at Shortridge high school baseball game was postponed until May 27 due to heavy rain in Indianapolis. Anderson’s NCC record stands at 3 wins, 2 losses with upcoming NCC games against Richmond and Marion. Richmond edged Marion 4 to 2 earlier, affecting NCC standings.
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O Connor Sets Fast Indianapolis Practice Lap
Pat O Connor, from North Vernon, posted this year’s fastest practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 143.3 mph, beating Tuesday’s 142.4 by Troy Ruttman. The field prepares for time trials shaping up to decide the pole for the May 30 500 mile race, with Novi specials and other top drivers in contention.
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Manhattan Beach
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Ed Elisian
Oakland
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Trenton
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O'Connor
Ruttman
Tony Beltten- Hansen
Tinley Park
Paul Russo
Canoga Park
Nino Farina
Turin
Jack Turner
Seattle
Frick Urges Mayors to Withhold News on Coast Franchise
Commissioner Frick pressed for silence on potential Coast League franchise moves during a San Francisco visit By Walter OMalley Stoneham and executives held talks about bringing major league baseball to the city and expanding stock roadster racing at Sun Valley with a six event card led by a 2 lap feature race tonight If weather allows.
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United Press
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Okome sprinters star in relay triumph at meet
Bill Stifle of Okome won both sprints and anchored the winning half mile relay while Jerry Wagner of Delphi impressed in the hurdles. Komomo tallies include 60 points from twelve individuals and two relays. other teams like Delphi and Mississinewa posted low scores. Frank Girard, 51, noted as the dean of Southern Asia, has umpired in the league since 1942.
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Mississinewa
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Fairmount
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Southern Asia
Reformatory Cards Match With Indianapolis Team
Pendleton Indiana reform school hosts its first all star boxing night in two years on Saturday May 25 Coach Bob Utter leads the Reformatory crew against a hand picked Indianapolis squad in eight top bouts Special permission from Reformatory Officials and Athletic Director Harold Anson set the program The Indianapolis side features three state champions Kurt Vance Willie Thompson and Clee Horton Horton previously beat Gene Thomas in three rounds at the 1955 Reformatory Horton is noted as fast with a hard punch Fort Wayne High School crowding the national track meet forces postponement of Tommy Bain’s action to 3 p.m. Saturday
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Reliever Virgil Trucks Seeks Early Lead In AL,
Cleveland reports pitcher Virgil Trucks of the Kansas City Athletics has seized the American League lead with a 40 record and a 2.50 earned run average after spring training. He credits his curve, slider, and fastball and says consistent work strengthens the arm while acknowledging reliever duties demand daily readiness.
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Lutheran Team Plays Reformatory in Pendleton Softball
Christ Lutheran of Anderson faces Outside Dormatory team from Indiana Reformatory at Pendleton Sunday afternoon. Lutheran players report at 1:30. Game time is 2 oclock.
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Indiana Reformatory
Pendleton
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