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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1954
Page
5
Renowned sports writer Frank Menke, 60, died in his hotel from a heart attack after arriving from Los Angeles with wife Mrs Menke. He had spent the winter there and was en route to New York when illness struck. Menke was a pioneer in sports journalism and encyclopedia compiling with bylines across major newspapers.
Norman Oklahoma University responds to NCAA inquiry with a detailed report on recruitment and subsidies for athletes. President George Cross says the university will audit athletics reports and forward a complete reply after compiling responses to 13 questions on recruiting methods and funding.
A supplier recommends taping the spinning reel to the rod with plastic tape for a smoother grip and lighter feel. The method secures the reel at the balance point, aids handling, and allows easy disassembly for transport.
Yesterday's games across the National and American Leagues feature key results, including New York, Chicago, Milwaukee, and Philadelphia. Standings show varied wins and losses with notable performances impacting pennant races.
Joe Godfrey a noted fishing authority recounts spring fishing in the Northwoods with vivid scenery and humor. He describes casting on cold mountain streams, rainbow trout glimpses, and the joy of a successful catch as anglers gather at a club for camaraderie and champagne after the outing.
Logan, Indiana Tech and Anderson battled in a triangular high school golf meet held Thursday afternoon at Coffin Course. Anderson led with 22 and 195 percent while team members Boots and Brow keyed a 10474 victory over Logan. Brown earned medalist honors with 75 as Tech and Anderson competed in reserve and independent matches with mixed results.
Shadeland clinched its fifth victory at a grade school relay meet as Ellison's team trailed after five events then finished strong. The meet featured events like 100 yard dash and long jump with standout performances from Elmore Dirks and Newsom, and Shadeland won the 880 yard relay and 4x100 events.
North Anderson defeats Park Pace led by coach Bert Downey as athletes post strong times in a Midwestern showcase on a Wednesday afternoon. Sulton sets a 2.12 200 yard dash best, A relay squads pace the meet with North Anderson earning multiple event wins and a 1.88 440 yard relay clocking. Umpire John Flaherty noted for wartime Marine Corps service and battlefield commission.
East Side Lutheran and Fifth Street played strong in last night’s City Association softball results. Belmont lost to Christ Lutheran 18 to 8 while Fifth Street defeated Park Place Methodist 14 to 2.
New officers were installed and Seagon awards were given to members of the Anderson High School Girls' Athletic Association at the Mother-Daughter banquet at Linder's. Highlights include talks by Dr. Karl Kardatake and daughter Phyllis Kardateke with Africa theme, decorations of milgrature grass hats, and a duet by Jessie Willis and Tinine.
In Lafayette coach Dane Pugh led Anderson to a 7-0 win over Lafayelts in North Central Conference high school tennis. Anderson's season now includes five straight victories without a loss as Muncie Central visits Riley courts next Tuesday. Singles results list Marler, Lupton, LonER, Stanley, and Plevless-Cleaver among others with various scores.
The Grandview Men's Golf Club schedules an Invitation Pro-Am next Sunday at Anderson municipal links with entries due by 10 am and play to start an hour later. A Madison County Amateur Championship meeting is planned for Wednesday night May 19 at the Grandview clubhouse to finalize 1954 tournament plans.
Maurice X. Davis of Fremont was named Thursday as basketball coach at Tyrouth High School. Davis had previously coached Fremont for eight years and posted a 1959-54 record of 193 wins and 54 losses.
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