Hanks Wins 500 At Indianapolis Collects $103 844 Prize
Sam Hanks won the 500 mile race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway earning a 103 844 drivers share from a 300 252 purse. He shared first place money with George Salih and Sandy Belond and received a Mercury convertible and other prizes. Hanks will not race at Monza on June 29. Jim Rathmann and Jimmy Bryan followed in second and third with 38 494 and 21 794 respectively.
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Audubon High Announces 1956 57 Athletic Letter Winners
Audubon high school awarded athletic letters for the 1956 57 year to players across football baseball wrestling track boys and girls basketball. Notable honorees include Wayne Andersen Gary Crees Tom Nelsen Clark Stetzel Ed Burkhardt Dick Lewer Don Zinke Suzanne McDonald and Janice Winther among others.
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Two Top Iowa Preps Win Nil Kunnick Scholarships
Iowa City announces Nil Kunnick Mercral Scholarships awarded to five prep athletes. Bob Covey Ames Bub Whelan LeMars William Prescott Sioux City Mark Henner Washington Carroll Reber Kelena notified by June 2 to decide attendance at the State University of Iowa. Milwaukee Braves sign Robert Dale Taylor to a $4,000 contract.
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Major Standings and Weekend Schedule Highlights
AP standings show Chicago leading the American League with 26 wins and 11 losses, New York 23-16, Cleveland 22-17, Detroit 21-20, Boston 21-21, Kansas City 18-23, Baltimore 15-24, and Washington 13-50. Weekend games include Detroit at Chicago and Cleveland at Kansas City with ratings and results listed across leagues.
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Marne Cubs Open Season Against Treynor Tuesday
Marne Cubs start the season with Treynor next Tuesday at 7 30 pm and midget games scheduled for Elk Horn June 7 Baseball managers needed and a working meeting at the ball park Sunday at 1 30 pm The Cubs schedule includes games at Minden June 11 Hancock at Marne June 18 Marne at Walnut June 25 Marne at Avoca July 1 and Marne at Carson July 25 The early July tournament is canceled The Midgets plan Ca sex here June with multiple regional games including Cumberland at Marne June 78 Adair at Marne June 21 and Athantie at Marne July 26 The summer softball schedule lists Carson at Marne June 5 and Macedonia at Marne June 12 plus several July matches
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YMCA Softball League Opens Season At Sunny Side Field
The Atlantic YMCA softball league begins Monday night at 8 30 at Sunny Side Field with Methodist versus Oak Hill Lutheran as the defending champions. Teams include Methodist Oak Hill Zion Lutheran Christian and St Paul Lutheran.
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Stars Hitting Sparks Cardinals Rally Past Braves
Yesterday's stars Hitting Eddie Kasko went 4 for 4 driving in two runs as the Cardinals built a 2-0 lead in the sixth and sealed an 8th inning win over the Braves. Pitcher Bob Keegan tossed a four hit shutout as the White Sox blanked the Tigers 6-0 to lead the American League four games.
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Phils Break Into Contender Race With 2-1 Win Over Brooklyn
The Philadelphia Phillies rise to a ties for third in the NL after a 2-1 victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers. Robin Roberts earned his fifth win with a six hitter as Willie Jones hit a two run triple in the fourth. Campanella homered for the Dodgers but the Phillies held on as Cincinnati, Brooklyn, Milwaukee and others jockey for position.
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Demons' Pitcher Fans 15 in 5-0 Victory
Topeka Hawks boosted their Western League lead with a 5-0 win over the Lincoln Chiefs. Amalilila was rained out while Albuquerque edged Pueblo and Des Moines downed Sioux City as lefty George Prktuzis struck out 15 in a two run allowed performance.
MisConceptions About Dogs Fade With Saner Views
Farley Manning notes how myths about dogs have declined in recent years. Prominent examples include the sulpher pan belief and meat causing aggression. He urges trusting reputable breeders and veterinarians for sound canine care.
Summer Baseball League Kicks Off Monday
Eight teams with 92 youngsters start play Monday at 9 a.m. in the Atlantic Jaycees Rotary club and high school sponsored program led by Dick Cox. Games run weekdays at 9, 10 and 11 with Yanks Dodgers Braves Redlegs Giants White Sox in daily matchups at Sunnyside diamond.
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Former Boston coach Denny Myers Dies at 52
Newton Massachusetts Den nis F Denny Myers former Boston College football coach died of a heart attack at 52 following a stroke two years earlier The Algona Iowa native played multiple football positions at Iowa and captained school teams He led Boston College after 1941 succeeding Frank Leahy and coached the 1942 Lam bert Trophy winner which went to the Orange Bowl He earlier served as an assistant at West Virginia Yale and Brown
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Willey Wins Tenth Game as Braves Whip Saints 8 1
Carlton Willey pitched a three hitter to win his 10th game of the season as the Braves defeated St Paul 8 1 to extend their lead in the American Association. Charleston beat Omaha 4 1, Louisville shocked Denver 10 9 in 10 innings, and a Minneapolis Indianapolis doubleheader was rained out.
Pinch Triple Leads Cyclones To 2-1 Victory
Iowa State pitcher Gene Lafferty toed the mound against Bradley ace Wyman Carey as the two sturdy arms battled. Bob Harden delivered a pinch triple in the eighth to plate Gary Thompson and Jim McNertney, giving the Cyclones the lead and their 2-1 win. Carey's first defeat of the season snapped Lafferty's seven game win streak.
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Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching
The list highlights leaders in batting and pitching across leagues. Williams Boston hits and averages top several categories while Mantle New York stands out in runs and home runs. Pitching leaders include Trucks Kansas City undefeated and Shantz New York with strong records.
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Jury Ends Deadlock in 65 000 Motorcycle Collision Suit
A Pottawattamie county jury dismissed after 47 hours of deliberation in the $65,000 damage suit filed by Vincent C. Miller administrator for Dennis C. Miller against Ira Stender. The May 17 1956 crash near Council Bluffs left Miller dead. Final ballots showed 9-3 for Stender.
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Bowling League Scores and High Series
L. and H. swept D. and M. three games in the Primates league. Four Schhizers defeated Lows Wonders, and Black Smiths beat the Nuggets two to one. Notables: Dick Buffington 489 series, Tom Ryan 487, Ray Smith 480 with a 212 high game. Archie Kinnison 175. Ruby Millholtn led with 524 series and 201 game. Nadine Hetrich 479, 175. Geri Linzey 169 and 48.
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Audubon High Names Honor Student at Convocation
John Martinsen was named Audubon high school's honor student at final convocation ceremonies Wednesday. The junior ranks highest scholastically in the class. Karen Horn, 1957 graduate, was chosen best all around student. Other awards went to Rosemary Davitt for journalism Charles Railsback for speech and dramatics Ronald Kraft for citizenship.
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Look Both Ways Before Entering Highway from Side Roads
Safety guidance urges drivers to check traffic in both directions before merging onto highways from side streets. The reminder emphasizes vigilance to prevent collisions and protect drivers and passengers.
University Melee Triggers Charges Against 32 Students
A campus wide water fight at the University of Illinois in Champaign raised police charges against 32 participants after a disturbance that drew 49 arrests over eight hours. Disciplinary actions may lead to expulsion for some. fines were imposed on several students. Two coeds were injured as police used tear gas to quell the riot.
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Card of Thanks to Relatives and Friends
Thanks to relatives and friends for visits and cards and to Dr. Giegerich and nurses for their care at hospital and at home. Npt Carl Moller.
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