Sokol to Leave St. Mary's for Madison Heights Teaching Post
St. Mary's Mike Sokol resigns after eight years as basketball coach and athletic director to take a teaching job at Madison Heights High School starting September 1956. He will teach social studies health and safety. Sokol's departure follows recent Gaels baseball success.
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Mike Sokol
Anderson
Madison Heights
Mike
Dale Prough
Madison County
Robert
Bob) Collier
Mitchell Joseph Sokol
Michael Joseph Sokol
Thomas Travers
St. Mary's
Sokol
Mitchell J. Sokol
Gaels
Chase St
Barbara Sokol
Stork
St. Joseph's College
Purdue University
Lafayette
Loes Could Join Yankees Says Meyer
Russ Meyer, former Cubs pitcher and ex-Dodger, claims Billy Loes could end up with the Yankees after Brooklyn sold him to Baltimore. Meyer defends Loes arm, predicts double digits in wins for Baltimore, and notes Brooklyn lacks pitching depth beyond a three man rotation. He says Dodgers may regret trading him and recalls the pennant season and his good relations with Dodger teammates.
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New York
Russ Meyer
Chicago Cubs
Brooklyn Dodgers
Billy Loes
Baltimore
Lees
Meyer
Cubs
Brooklyn
Chicago
Billy
Orioles
Dodgers
Loes
Yankee Stadium
New York Yankees
Carl Erskine
Roger Craig
Don Newcombe
Clem Labine
Dodger
Robinson Aims for Early KO in Olson Defense
Sugar Ray Robinson plans a quick knockout in his return defense of the middleweight crown against Carl Olson Friday night at Willie Orner's camp in San Jacinto. The 35 year old New Yorker says he will set up the stoppage as soon as possible after sparring two final rounds.
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United Press
San Jacinto
Calif
Sugar Ray Robinson
Carl
Bobo) Olson
Bob Williams
Augusta
Willie Orner
Olson
Chicago
Landy Says Americans Fail To Train For Four Minute Mile
Australian miler John Landy, who ran 3:58 and broke four minutes in California, says Americans do not train enough for a 3:50 mile. He names Brian Hewson, 23, as a top candidate for that mark while visiting Delray Beach, Florida.
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Miami
Fla
Australia
John Landy
California
Brian Hewson
Landy
Delray Beach
Armscamp Plans 3 Racing Cards at Armscamp Speedway
Alexandria tracks host a three night hardtop program Friday through Sunday May 18 to 20 with 8:30 p m racing and 7 p m trials. Each show features a 30 lap main event, four 10 lap heats, and a 15 lap semifinal under a no tear down rule Friday Sunday and wide open Saturday. Audie Swartz aims for more wins as Armcamp drivers target his dominance amid strong crowds.
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Alexandria
Armscamp Speedway
north-of-Alexandria
Irvin Payne
Audie Swartz
Alexandria Oval
Muncie
Armscamp
Cain Named Head Basketball Coach at Pekin High
Pekin Illinois Robert Cain was appointed head basketball coach at Pekin High School. He will replace Harry Anderson who retired after last season and also continues as Clinton High School baseball and basketball coach.
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Pekin, Ill
Robert Cain
Clinton High School
Pekin High School
Cain
Harry Anderson
Trials Washed Out In Indianapolis Auto Race Prep
Intermittent showers washed out Tuesday's practice runs in Indianapolis as drivers prepare for the start of time trials for the 500 mile Memorial Day auto race.
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Indianapolis
Pitcher Seeks Regular Start To Prove Worth
The player states he is in the regular starting rotation and is getting ample work. He asserts all he asked for was a real chance to pitch and prove himself.
Judge Blasts Officials Who Seek To Capitalize On Stars
The New York State Supreme Court upheld the lifetime Amateur Athletic Union suspension of Wes Santee, ruling he disqualified himself from amateur status while criticizing promoters who profit from star athletes. Justice Lynch urged reform, noting promoters seek larger gate receipts by leveraging elite performers. Santee’s lawyer said further appeals were possible, including higher courts. Dan Ferris of the AAU called the decision gratifying though he offered no further comments pending the opinion text.
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Will Grimsley
New York
Wes Santee
State Supreme Court
Kansas
The
Amateur Athletic Union
Waiter A. Lynch
Santee
Justice Lynch
United States
Charles P. Grimes
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United States
Grimes
Quantico
Dan Ferris
AAU
Guest Member Golf Planned at Anderson Country Club
The Anderson Country Club announces the annual Guest Member 18 hole tournament and dinner for Saturday May 19. Foursomes start about 1 p m with prizes after the dinner at 7 p m. The event was started by Dr. Bob Blake and Ray Jones about four years ago and remains popular with members.
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Anderson Country Club
Bob Blake
Ray Jones
Chicago Eases To 5th Straight Win Over Washington
Chicago White Sox defeated the Washington club 5-1 behind pitcher Bob Keegan to run their winning streak to five. The victory moved the Sox within one game of the American League leaders as the Yankees vs. Indians game was rained out.
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Chicago
Chicago White Sox
Washington
Bob Keegan
Sox
New York
Cleveland
Rain postpones two Indiana track meets
In Indianapolis the LaPorte Invitational track carnival and the Logansport Relays were both postponed due to rain. The LaPorte event moved back one week while Logansport Relays shifted to Wednesday night.
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Indianapolis
LaPorte
Major League Standings And Schedule For Today
Major League standings show New York six, Chicago four, Philadelphia three, Milwaukee one, Brooklyn seven with St Louis and Cincinnati at Philadelphia rained out. American League results include Detroit six, Boston three, Baltimore nine, Kansas City two. New York at Cleveland and Chicago and other games affected by rain and postponements. National League matchups list St Louis at Brooklyn and Chicago at New York with several duals and postponements. Use the classified section.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Milwaukee
Brooklyn
St. Llouis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Boston
Baltimore
Kansas City
Washington
Cleveland
American Association
Minneapolis
Omaha
Indianapolis
Charleston
Wichita
Louisville
St. Paul
Denver
St. Louis
Jersey City
Wehmeier
Craig
Rush
Worthington
Liddle
Pittsburgh
Nuxhall
Friend
Roberts
Parnell
Lary
Coleman
Wynn
Ramos
Donovan
Palica
Herritage
Associated Press
St Louis
Brooklyn Ee
Minneapolis Sane
Three Past Champs Enter Little 500 Field
Three of the four past Little 500 champions have entered the Eighth Annual event at Sun Valley Speedway with a strong field shaping up for Saturday night May 26. Time trials run May 18 21 and 25 to set a 33-car field for 500 laps with a 7350 purse.
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Sun Valle Speedway
Sun Valley
Antonelli Scoops Baseball Writers With Two Big Trades
New York lefty Johnny Antonelli delivered a five hitter against the Cubs and bragged of two silent trades. He claimed Sal Maglie to Brooklyn and Jim Hughes to Chicago, surprising reporters with insider tips after a 6-4 win. He offered to help any reporters needing a good source.
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New York
Johnny Antonelli
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Giants
Sal Maglie
Brooklyn
Jim Hughes
Chicago
Antonelli
Cleveland
Cub
Dodgers
White Sox Trade Kennedy Brideweser for Delsing Hatfield
The Chicago White Sox exchange fielder infielder Bob Kennedy and infielder Jim Brideweser for outfielder Jim Delsing and infielder Fred Hatfield with no cash transfer. Trade announced by Sox VP Chuck Comiskey. None of the four had been regulars this season. Delsing and Hatfield were regulars for the Tigers previously.
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Chicago
Chicago White Sox
Bob Kennedy
Jim Brideweser
Detroit Tigers
Jim Delsing
Fred Hatfield
Sox
Chuck Comiskey
Delsing
Hatfield
Tigers
Elwood Boosters Set for Fortville and Falstaffs Clash
Elwood Boosters, after two losses to the Anderson Falstaffs and Shirley Merchants, plan a Fortville game next Friday and a return with Falstaffs Sunday at Callaway Park. They meet at 6 PM for the Fortville trip as Arnold of the Roosters allowed five hits in a 32 to 6 defeat last Saturday.
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Elwood
Anderson Falstaffs
Shirley Merchants
Jesse Widener
Elwood Boosters
Fortville
Falstaffs
Callaway Park
Boosters
Shirley
Arnold
Roosters
Widener
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