A's Split Twin Bill With Boston In 7-Hour Doubleheader
The Kansas City Athletics split a doubleheader with Boston, winning 5-4 in 10 innings on Hector Lopes's RBI single, then losing 4-3 as Jim Finigan was tagged out at the plate. The opener stretched over seven hours with rain delays and outfield water.
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Agganis Hospitalized After Illness In Kansas City
Cambridge report says Harry Agganis Red Sox first baseman, recently recovered from pneumonia, was hospitalized again after falling ill in Kansas City. He was met at Logan Airport by GM Joe Cronin and rushed to Santa Maria Hospital with chest congestion and a cough.
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Baseball Scores Across Leagues Show Tight Standings
National League standings highlight Brooklyn Chicago New York and Milwaukee as early leaders with narrow gaps. American League games include New York Cleveland Chicago and Kansas City competing closely as June results trickle in. Schedule notes show suspended games to be completed and several doubleheaders shaping pennant races.
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DeMarco Faces Basilio in Welterweight Title Defense
Tony DeMarco, a 17-10 underdog, defends his welterweight title Friday night in Syracuse against Carmen Basilio. DeMarco earns 49 percent of the net gate and air receipts, Basilio 20 percent, as both fighters bring long unbeaten streaks into the bout.
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Fish Game Commission Interview Candidates Fail to Name Director
The Kansas Forestry, Fish and Game Commission in Wichita interviewed six candidates for the director post but did not select anyone. Six candidates were eliminated, and several other applications remain pending as the June 30 resignation of Dave Leahy approaches.
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Kansas Tourney Opens at Salina Country Club
Qualifying rounds began in the 45th annual State Amateur Golf Tournament at Salina Country Club. The course played at par 70 instead of 72 as players started the competition for the title.
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Durocher Missteps Spark Giants Split Day Amid Streaks
Leo Durocher faced a tough day as the Giants split in a double header with Dusty Rhodes delivering a pinch single in the opener. Hearn faltered in the nightcap after Durocher lifted him. Marv Grissom gave up a Baumholtz homer to seal a 3-1 loss.
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Advertising is Your Guide to Safe Buying
An ad oriented guide explains how to shop safely, verify sellers, compare prices, check reviews, and avoid scams. Practical tips cover payment methods, return policies, warranties, and researching product credibility before purchasing.
Suggs Wins Women’s Eastern Golf Title in Reading
Louise Suggs clinched the 1955 women’s Eastern Golf tournament with a two under par 69 in the final round. She totaled 291, five over par, earning $1,000. Faye Crocker of Montevideo finished second after a 77 final round, totaling 292 and $700.
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Bat Lesson Pays Off For Cardinals
At Ebbets Field Brooklyn the Cardinals earned a 9-5 win in the second game after Ken Boyer belted two homers in the 10th inning, tying the score at 4-4 in the ninth. Harry Walker, new Cardinals manager, tutored a player on snapping the bat and quick swings as he watched the drill.
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Sooner Aggies Are Favorites In 1954 NCAA World Series
The 1954 NCAA baseball World Series opens in Omaha with eight district winners in a double elimination event at Municipal Stadium. Arizona and Oklahoma A&M are highlighted as favorites with matchups set for Friday and Saturday rounds, including Colgate versus Wake Forest and Southern California facing Colorado State, among others.
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Big Seven playoff finds Oklahoma and Missouri in action
The summary notes Friday's card concludes with a championship bout. Missouri, last year's NCAA champion, failed to advance through this year's Big Seven regular season despite being favored. Oklahoma, the Big Seven winner, dropped to the Aggies two games to one in District 5 playoff action.
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Snead Captures Round Robin Golf Victory at Deepdale
Sam Snead deployed a new aiming method to top the Round Robin event at Deepdale with a 46 point total and a course record 65. Johnny Palmer finished second at plus 22, with Peter Thomson third at plus 19 and Marty Furgol fourth at plus 11.
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Savitt Wins in St Louis Tennis Triumph
Savitt defeated Bernard Bartzen to win his second straight Triple A tennis tournament title in St Louis. The report notes his early bid was repelled as Savitt surged to victory yesterday.
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Faith in Cards By New Manager
Brooklyn New York. Harry Walker nicknamed The Hat speaks on his first nine days as St. Louis Cardinals manager. He praises the young team, notes the need for players to gel, and recalls turning around a slow start with Rochester in 1952. The Cardinals trail Brooklyn in a split series, eight losses in 11 games under Walker.
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Dirt Track Champion Bob Slater Killed in Iowa Race
Bob Slater, 29, national dirt track champion from Kansas City, was killed yesterday at the Iowa Fairgrounds dirt track where he began big car racing four years ago. He was one of four drivers killed on the track since September 1951. His blue Offenhauser slammed into the fatal curve during a 50 mile feature.
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Kansas Leaders Ready to Address Assembly
Pel and Carlson of Kansas join Gov. Fred Hall and Rep. Wing Smith of Mankato in welcoming Assistant Secretary of Interior Fred G. Aandahl for a scheduled talk.
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Adenauer resigns as foreign minister to focus on rearmament
Global briefs report Konrad Adenauer giving up his post as foreign minister in Bonn to concentrate on West German rearmament. Other items note Hoa Hao setbacks in Saigon, Hatoyama stance on ties with the West, Thomas Mann’s 80th birthday, Maxwell D. Taylor’s Formosa parade watch, and Mitchell condemning forced labor in Geneva.
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Kirwin Dam Dedication Draws Officials and Thousands
State and federal leaders join Kansans Friday for the Kirwin Dam dedication. The 19 million flood control and irrigation project aims to irrigate 11,500 acres and is slated for completion this summer. The structure runs nearly 2 miles, stands 169 feet high, and measures 900 feet wide at the base with a 30 foot crest. Senators Schoep and others are among expected dignitaries.
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Sunflower Boys State Opens in Wichita With Rallies
The 19th annual Sunflower Boys State sponsored by the American Legion begins in Wichita with political rallies and party caucuses. A total of 540 junior applicants from 95 Kansas counties registered for the program offering practical civic and government experience.
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Notice of Joint Administrators for Emma Scribner Estate
In the probate court Neosho County Kansas EMMA SCRIBNER deceased joint administrators EDNA SCRIBNER and LEONARD SCRIBNER appointed June 6 1955 creditors must file claims within nine months of first notice or be barred Balch Bailey attorneys for joint administrators.
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