Indians Stop Yankees in Rubber Game at Yankee Stadium
The Cleveland Indians beat the New York Yankees 7 2 to seize second place, while the Chicago White Sox handed the Boston Red Sox a 2 1 loss and snapped a five game skid. Bob Lemon pitched eight hits, with Mantle and Berra homering for New York.
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Yama Bahama Favored Over Smallwood in 10 Round Fight
Syracuse report says Yama Bahama a 3-1 favorite to beat Hardy Bazooka Smallwood in a 10 round bout at War Memorial Auditorium. Bahama expected at 152 pounds, Smallwood at 158, NBC televised at 6 p.m. CST. Bahama from Bi mini Bahamas has 40-4-2. Smallwood 18-4-2, both 23.
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Slugging Irishmen Battle U S Boxers in Chicago
The Fighting Irish ten slugging sons of Ireland face a hand picked Chicago Golden Gloves squad in the 19th international boxing bouts at Chicago Stadium. Led by Tony Byrne Peter Burke and Harry Perry the visitors undefeated in 1955 56 have beaten an American AAU squad and teams from England Wales and Scotland.
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Baseball scores and standings as AP reports
The AP baseball summary lists American League standings led by New York at 14-7 with Cleveland 11-8 and Boston 10-8 close behind. National League shows Milwaukee 83-71 and St. Louis 136-... with New York and Brooklyn pursuing. Friday night games and Thursday results noted across both leagues, plus minor leagues in other regions.
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Surging Cards Eyeing Flag
The St. Louis Cardinals, a seventh place club last season, surge as a pennant bid rumor grows. Manager Fred Hutchinson notes overall pitching has improved though still spotty in some games as the team wins six of seven, threatening the league lead before a key setback.
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Hutch May Bypass Haddix In Cubs Tilt At Chicago
Rain washed out last night’s Milwaukee schedule and the makeup game for a previous rained out contest. Hutch may start Wilmer Mizell against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago while Haddix waits for better luck with 30 Cardinal runs. Haddix has one win in four starts. Kansas City A's had no game yesterday and face Lou Kretlow against the Indians in Cleveland today.
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Finsterwald In Slim Lead At St Louis Open
Finsterwald holds a two stroke edge in the St Louis Open as second round action begins. The 26 year old from Bedford Heights Ohio shot 32 33 65 on Sunset Country Club course to sit at seven under par. Masters champ Jack Burke Jr Kiamesha Lake NY trails by one with 32 35 67 and fellow contenders include George Bayer Art Deering and Doug Higgins.
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Sunset Country Club
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Landy Seeks Record in West Coast Relays Mile
Miler John Landy of Australia headlines Fresno State’s West Coast Relays field with a chance to lower the world mile mark. The 3:58 holder will race four others including Ron Delany at 8:10 p.m. CST, as Fortune Gordien and Bud Held lead field events. Sprinter Mike Agostini heads 100-yard dash entries with a pending 220-yard time.
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Jamaica
Fresno State College
White Sulphur Springs Lead for Golfer Snead
White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia Sam Snead shot a five under par 65 to lead the White Sulphur Springs Open after the second round. At 44 he remains a long range threat with precise approaches and few big putts needed. Mike Fetchick of Yonkers, New York trails as a strong challenger.
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Boxing Night Results Hit by Knockouts and Points
In Los Angeles Jimmy Moser of New York at 128 pounds knocked out Willie Lu cero of Santa Monica in five. In Philadelphia Dick Kelly at 160 stopped Fred Terry of Philadelphia in two. In New York Art Towne at 16642 outpointed Phil Saxton of Elizabeth New Jersey over ten rounds.
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Miscellany of Visits and Travel Highlights
Mrs. Ray York of Hannibal Missouri visited here with Mr. and Mrs. M A York and Mrs. Mary York. She then went to Neodesha for Shirley Ann Hare and Bob Hauser’s wedding. Mrs. Walter Clum and Lyle were in Kansas City on business. M T Keefer and J A Van Nice traveled to Waverly. Mrs. Robert Townsend returned from Pittsburg after visiting her daughter Mrs. Wayne Breiner and family. Breiner and Sandra showed her Humboldt for a day.
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Pittsburg
Wayne Breiner
Seniors Honored At Humboldt Baptist Service And WSCS Year Close
Humboldt Baptist members now seniors in high school were recognized at a midweek service with Rev. Robert Wheatley delivering Remember Now Thy Creator. A reception followed amid blue and silver decor and a seniors’ cake. Honors: Carol and Joan Davis, Duane Pollman, Tom Nickell, Larry Middendorf, Lyle Clum. Bibles to be presented Sunday. Four other eighth graders were guests: Gerald Headley, Joretta Hoke, Douglas Davis, Floyd Thompson. WSCS year end included officer installations led by Rev Gene Taylor, with corsages and spring centerpiece decorations.
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Ethel M. Rose
J. M. Jones
Lydia Circle
Lyle Hack
Mmes
Stella Adams
Gertie McMillin
R. J. Barnard
T. J. Massey
C. W. Hume
H. H. Peck
H. S. Peters
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BPW Club Elects Officers In Erie Along With Local News
The BPW Club met at a Girard area restaurant with 16 members served a chicken dinner. Officers elected: President Mabel Colan, vice president Lara Shellhorn, secretary Gertrude Salb, treasurer Ann Wheelock, corresponding secretary Mary Alice Miller, historian Loretta Deitz. Next meeting planned at Lara Shellhorns home with a covered-dish dinner and officer installation. Also notes Mary Hammond and Nellie May visit Jasper Mo, Miss Hammond to teach next year. Rev J M Torrence and Mary Ann Torrence attend a concert in Emporia. eighth grade reception at Erie High School. eighth grade promotional exercises planned with Clark M. Fleming speaker. Floyd Hayes recuperating after surgery at Mercy Hospital Parsons. Ernest Griggs to continue as nightwatchman. Ethel Earnhardt of Salt Lake City visiting Erie relatives, came to Chanute to be with aunt Elizabeth Currie.
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Mary Alice Miller
Loretta Deitz
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Nellie May
Jasper
Miss Hammond
H. C. Hunt
J. M. Torrence
Emporia
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Pittsburg State Teachers College
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Ethel Earnhardt
Salt Lake City
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Humboldt Class To Hear Cleland At Commencement
George Cleland of the State Department of Public Instruction will speak at Humboldt High School commencement May 17. 52 graduates listed, with baccalaureate Sunday in the high school auditorium. Names include Gloria Armel and Lawrence Anderson among others.
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George Cleland
State Department of Public Instruction
Humboldt High School
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Cleland
Paul Carpenter
Presbyterian Church
Baccalaureate Service Slated At Local School
The high school baccalaureate will be held in the school auditorium Sunday at 8 o clock. The Rev Charles Barr pastor of the Baptist church will deliver the sermon.
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Crackdown Planned on Ottawa Slot Machines
County Attorney Don White reports Ottawa clubs may run illegal slot machines. An investigation will start soon, with enforcement including confiscation if illegal gambling devices are found. Operators and officers could be held liable for violations.
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Judge Schroeder Files for Supreme Court Nomination No. 6
District Judge Alfred G. Schroeder of Newton yesterday filed for the Republican nomination for Supreme Court position No. 6. The article also notes a fact about land ownership comparing the United States Canada and Latin American countries.
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Brothers hold Giants and Cardinals trainer roles
Frank Bowman trains the New York Giants while his brother Bob Bowman serves as trainer for the St. Louis Cardinals, marking an unusual family connection within Major League Baseball staff.
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