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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1955
Page
5
Casey Stengel uses power hitting to back faulty pitching as the Yankees stretch their AL lead. Whitey Ford wins 6-2 with a three-run homer by Eddie Robinson. Giants, Cubs, Dodgers also win as league races tighten.
The AP reports American League standings led by New York at 27 12 and Cleveland 23 14 with Boston 24 17, Chicago 22 15, and Detroit 22 16. National League shows Brooklyn 28 10 and Chicago 23 17 atop, with New York 22 18 and Milwaukee 19 20 close behind. Friday results include New York defeating Baltimore 6 2 and Boston routing Washington 16 6. Multiple minor leagues list scores from American Association, Texas League, Southern Association and Western League with varied results and postponements.
Bill Vukovich, aiming to become the first to win three consecutive 500 mile Indy races, discusses his strategy before the race. He drives the No. 4 Hopkins Special Kurtis-Kraft with an Offenhauser engine, sitting to the right of center for lower silhouette and better corner weight.
Indianapolis report notes Jack McGrath of Inglewood California is favored to win the 500 mile race. Members of the champion 100 mile an hour club awarded him seven votes at their dinner. Jimmy Bryan of Phoenix Art Cross of La Porte and Jim Rathmann of Miami received the remaining votes.
The St Louis Cardinals and Eddie Stanky denied reports he would be replaced as manager. Harry Walker of Rochester’s farm team was rumored to take over, while publisher J G Taylor Spink suggested Stanky’s tenure was ending. A.Busch and Walsingham declined comment on the managerial future.
In New York at Madison Square Garden Carmelo Costa of Brooklyn outpointed Lulu Perez of Brooklyn, 10 rounds. Charlotte saw Bobby Oliphant of Charlotte outpoint Johnny O'Brien of Boston, 10 rounds. Dublin hosted Ray Famechon of France who outpointed Billy Kelly, 18 rounds, with Famechon retaining the European featherweight title.
Don Finsterwald of Bedford Heights Ohio built a four stroke edge at the Fort Wayne Open halfway with a first round 65 and second round 66 to reach 131. Doug Ford and Billy Maxwell shot 66s to stay within two strokes. Gallant chase includes Littler Rosburg Kroll Wall Jr Furgol Higgins Monti.
Nashua, favored to win with a noted penchant for precise effort, is one of nine horses entered for the 79th Preakness Stakes. The field is set to go at 3 45 p m CST with CBS providing television and radio coverage.
Costa, a 21 year old Brooklyn featherweight, earns a title shot at champion Sandy Saddler after a unanimous decision over Lulu Perez in a 10 round battle of Brooklyn at Madison Square Garden. Brown plans the bout for July or August on the Garden TV series. Costa, sixth ranked, beat Joey Lopes at the Garden March 18 and weighs 1291 while Perez weighs 126¾.
Dr. Roger Bannister, first man to run a sub four minute mile, announced he will marry a Swedish portrait painter living in London. The couple’s engagement was revealed last night in London.
Mrs. C. C. Cunningham spent a week in Parsons visiting Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Weitzel. Mrs. Jim Gilmore has been visiting in Denver with her daughter Mrs. A. L. Pierce. Mrs. Wilbur Gates has been here from California visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Whitworth. About 50 attended a bridal shower for Joyce Whitworth at the church. Mrs. Loren Heaton and family from Pueblo visited in LaVeta.
Humboldt observes Memorial Day with services at Mt Hope Cemetery at 10 30 a m under the American Legion. Rev Robert Wheatley speaks. Program includes wreath laying, invocation by Rev Floyd Shively, Legion salute, Taps, and high school band. Boy Scouts direct cemetery traffic. Numerous local residents attend events and travel for related activities. An auction of Mrs Nancy Spence’s household property was held at her Spence residence with fair prices reported.
Ten miners died when a shaft wall collapsed 8,700 feet underground at the Kolar gold field near Bangalore. The cage carrying the men was crushed as collapse halted work and prompted emergency reports from Bombay. Heather Menzies wed Australian diplomat Peter Henderson in Canberra today.
Thai police report nine arrests in Nonburi Province over a mass poisoning at a temple fair last month. More than 100 people were affected and twelve died after arsenic was sprinkled into jars of lodchong, a coconut milk dessert served to priests and visitors. Japanese coast guard says seven vessels in distress near northeastern Hokkaido, three patrol boats dispatched.
Walnut Hi-Wide 4-H members attended church services and gathered for a noon picnic at Dwight Clapsons. Library board elected officers and welcomed new book titles. Walnut Civic Club discussed property upkeep, Civil Defense study planned for June. Local residents attended events in Arcadia and Lawrence with graduation news and Knights of Columbus delegates.
A long list of visitors and travelers fills local social pages. Attendees include Mrs. John Guss and Mrs. John Stephans in their sisters homes, while Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bolin of Pittsburg joined family reunions. løpet
Channeling a past publication entry the Chanute Tribune lists editorial staff and postal details while providing subscription rates for Neon Wilson and Woodson County regions. The notice includes edition timing, mailing options, and associated costs.
President Eisenhower rode to Gettysburg Pennsylvania for a quiet Memorial Day weekend at his farm home. He arrived yesterday with plans for golf and relaxation. He will stay until Monday night or early Tuesday. Mrs Eisenhower and her mother Mrs. John Doud traveled from Washington a day earlier.
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