Hancock County Roundup Coaches to Stay Put and Move
In Hancock County high schools, only three coaches plan to leave for new posts next fall. McCordsville will gain Bill Howard as coach, Fortville retains Lloyd Brown, and Mahin moves to McCordsville as junior high reserve. Several other local shifts are noted with resignations or pending contracts as schools reorganize their basketball staffs.
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Hancock County
Abcs
Indiana
Lewis Mahin
McCordsville
Fortville High School
Charles Wisehart
Erwin
Sugar Creek Township
Lloyd Wilkins
Wally Combs
Palestine
Combs
William McNamara
Don Jackson
Maxwell
Vince Meyer
Ellsworth McCreary
Charlottesville
John Robert Banks
Mt. Comfort
Orvis (Shorty) Burdsall
Eden
Marshall Koontz
Wilkinson
Bulldog
Koontz
Muncie Places 9 Boys Relay Team In State
Muncie Central captured a regional track meet in Indianapolis Tech, winning two events and scoring in seven more to secure the regional title. Billy Jones of Anderson High School set a pole vault record with 12 feet 8⅝ inches, surpassing his own mark. Jim Leverette earned state qualification in the broad jump for Anderson High School.
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Jones
Charles
Chuck) Holding
East Texas State College
Holding
Vincent Peale
Roger Bannister
Parry O’briens
Indianapolis
Muncie Central
Bearcats
McGrath Scoots To 139.1 MPH In Speed Trials At Indy
Indianapolis motor speedway opening time trials for the 500 mile race May 31 saw Jack McGrath at 139.1 mph in a Kurtis Kraft, aiming to topple Chet Miller’s 139.034 mph non competitive record and push toward pole position as about 75,000 spectators were expected Saturday. Duane Carter, Duke Nalon, Jimmy Reece, Bill Vukovich and others posted fast times as preparations for eliminations continued amid a busy practice day marked by carburetion and suspension tweaks and a crash scare involving Cal Niday. Miller’s death last year on the same turn shadowed the event.
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Indianapolis
Jack McGrath
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Chet Miller
Miller
McGrath
J. B. Hinkle
Wichita
Kans
Meyer & Drake
Duane Carter
Speedway City
Auto Shippers
Detroit
Duke Nalon
Chicago
Jimmy Reece
Oklahoma City
Bill Vukovich
Fresno
Calif
Tony Bettenhausen
Tinley Park
Ill
Sam Hanks
Burbank
Bob Scott
Gardena
Art Cross
LaPorte
Ind
Rodger Ward
Los Angeles
Indianapolis Indians win fifth straight behind two runs
Indianapolis beat Kansas City 4 2 to extend their win streak to five. Pitcher Bob Kelly earned the victory with help from Ted Wilks in the ninth after Marvin Throneberry hit a two run homer to break the shutout. Joe Altobelli doubled in the fifth, Hank Foiles singled and scored, and Harry Malmberg drove in a run with a squeeze bunt. Harry Simpson doubled in the eighth and scored on Bill Harrell's single as Rocco Colavito scored on a misplayed ball in right field.
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Indianapolis Indians
Kansas City Blues
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Ted Wilks
Marvin Throneberry
Wilks
Joe Altobelli
Hank Foiles
Foiles
Harry Malmberg
Harry Simpson
Rocco Colavito
Simpson
Bill Harrell
Colavito
Lou Skizas
Richmond and Tech set regional marks in state meet standings
The meet produced two all regional records and three other marks. Richmond and Indianapolis Tech led in events with the mile and half mile relays setting season bests and a regional record. Individual winners included Jones in pole vault and Turner in 440 as Muncie Central and Ben Davis trailed in team scores.
Pinch Hitter Used as Leadoff Replacement in Detroit Game
In Briggs Stadium, Yankees pinch hitter Phil Rizzuto replaced leadoff Gerry Coleman after a pregame lip injury required stitches. Rizzuto doubled on Steve Gromek’s first pitch, while Coleman, unable to return, was sidelined.
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New York Yankees
Detroit Tigers
Briggs Stadium
Phil Rizzuto
Yankee
Gerry Coleman
Coleman
Rizzuto
Tiger
Steve’ Gromek
Roosevelt Wins Township Meet as Edgewood Star Atkinson Dominates
Roosevelt triumphs as Edgewood prospect Barry Atkinson leads with wins in low hurdles pole vault and high jump. Harold Burge adds top finishes for Roosevelt in 220 and broad jump while contributing to the winning 880 relay. Forest Hills claims several events as Lindberg and Lindberg athletes show strong showings.
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Edgewood
Lindberg
Franklin
Herald
Roosevelt
Barry Atkinson
Harold Burge
Atkinson
Cortine
Rose
R. Delph
Smith
Burge
Brown
Webber
Rich Forest Hills
Stanley
Campbell
Lindbergh
Ballinger
Wilson
Hensley
Corzine
Hogg
Tucker
Williamson
Boone
Hoog
Corrine
Hoga
Vainch
Farly
J. Hensley
D. Smith
Reed
Fort Wayne meet contenders include Marion Kokomo Elmhurst Tipton Anderson
In Fort Wayne the strongest contenders are Marion Kokomo Elmhurst Tipton and Anderson with 16 teams, four advancing to the next weekend. Anderson posted its best round of the season, defeating Muncie Central 1742 to 2 on Edgewood links. Bob McAllister earned medalist with 75. Other results show competitive scores for individual matchups.
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Fort Wayne
Marion
Kokomo
Elmhurst
Tipton
Anderson
Muncie Central
Edgewood Links
Bob McAllister
Hermeyer
Farris
Gaels Edge Markleville in Close High School Game
St Marys Gaels edged Markleville Arabian nine 8 to 7 on the Markleville diamond. Dick Orbik and Dick Farrer hurled three hit ball for the winners with 11 strikeouts and six walks. Daffron and Bond fueled Markleville with eight hits. St Marys next week hosts Decatur Catholic and Frankton then Decatur Catholic.
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Anderson
St. Mary's Gaels
Farrer
Jorbik
Esceesees
Armington
Marrington
Manley
Abe
Chamberlin
Gardner
Seal
Fae Mullenix
Holloway
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Orbik
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Abel
Gross
Bond
C. Seal
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Rbi-Farrer
Harrington
Stohler
B. Seal
So-Orbik
Daffron
Bb-Orbik
Cards Tear Into Brooks Dodgers Triumph at Ebbets Field
Vic Raschi returned to Ebbets Field as a Cardinals pitcher and led St Louis to a 10 1 victory over the Dodgers for their first win here since Sept 13 1952 They built a quick lead with two runs in the first inning and added in the third fourth eighth and ninth leaving Brooklyn with 14 hits and no comeback.
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Vic Raschi
Dodgers
New York
Orioles Fly Baltimore Thump Red Sox 7-2 in Frid ay Night
Orioles held to two hits through seven innings then erupted for five runs in the eighth to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-2 Friday night.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Orioles
Boston Red Sox
Anderson Ninth-Graders win freshman division in Muncie meet
Anderson ninth graders topped Wilson 82 44 and Burris 13 in the freshman high school track meet at Muncie with standout marks by N Johnson Aly and Feurer. Central Juniors led by 614s to beat Wilson 41 and Burris 14 in the junior high portion.
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Muncie
Anderson
Muncie Wilson
Burris
Carter Byfield
Wilson
Joe Vargo
Anderson Central
Raven Teams Compete As They Open Day At Home And On The Road
Raven baseball hosts Taylor at East Fifth Street diamond while track and tennis teams travel to Muncie for the Little State Meet at Ball State Teachers College and to Taylor to face the Trojans. Coach Macholtz aims to reverse a recent loss after a game at Upland. Ravens hold a 5-5 record headed into action. Track coach Jim Macholtz leads entries in the Little State event with hopes for multiple events. A final note recalls since 1876 there have been 142 no hit games in the major leagues.
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Taylor
East Fifth Street
Anderson College
Thinlies
Ball State Teachers College
Muncie
Trojans
Bob Macholtz
Upland
Ravens
Jim Macholtz
Indiana Central
Indianapolis
Doctor Office Closure Notice at Morton Street
R. E. Shuman, D.C. announces the office at 807 Morton Street will be closed from May 15 through June 4. Patients are advised to schedule before or await reopening.
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R. E. Shuman
D.C
Morton St
Stock Car Promoter escorted from the Speedway in Indianapolis
WIlliam France of Daytona Beach Florida, NASCR president, was escorted from the Indianapolis Speedway garage area on orders from management. AAA chief steward Harry McQuinn cited a long‑standing dispute with NASCA over what constitutes good racing. France said he borrowed a Speedway badge to greet drivers and officials, then left for unknown plans.
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William France
Daytona Beach
Fla
National Assn. of
NASCR
Indianapolis Speedway
Harry McQuinn
American Automobile Assn
NASCA
France
AAA
Indiana Fairgrounds
Big Turnout Of Tornado Stock Car Races At Sun Valley Speedway
Skies clear and temperatures in the 80s set the stage for a large turnout at Sun Valley Speedway tonight for the Tornado Stock Car Club event. Owner Joe Helpling hosts a night featuring drivers from the Ohio River valley including Bill Kimmell of Louisville chasing his 1954 track record of 15.7 seconds, with 50 cars attempting time trials for seven events and a top 24Feature race for prize money. Audie Swartz seeks his third blue ribbon in a new No 8 car after wrecks, Briar Johnson from Richmond eyes feature glory, and the Little 500 roadsters are set for the 29th after tonight. Cowboys Roy Rogers will pace the field in a new Dodge Convertible.
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Joe Helpling
Speedway
Ohio River Valley
Bill Kimmell
Louisville
Johnny Adnold
Florida
Kimmell
Kimmel
Briar Johnson
Richmond
Audie Swartz
Muncie
Roadsters
Cowboy Roy Rogers
Indianapolis
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