Sophs Will Lead Big Seven Runnerup Push
Kansas City reports the Big Seven race hinges on strong sophomore showings. Oklahoma is favored for first under Bud Wilkinson, with Iowa State Kansas Kansas State Missouri Nebraska Colorado all relying on classmen and bright rookie talents. The piece highlights sophomores like Jerry Bartett John Scheldrup James Leteavits Bob Kraus and Joe Wynn among key prospects shaping starts and depth across the conference.
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St. Louis
Joe Wynn
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Coffeyville Tops Pratt in KS Ban Johnson playoff clash
Coffeyville defeated Pratt 6 0 in a rain shortened game called after 6 12 innings. Jim Stevens was the 1 hit pitcher as Coffeyville built a one game edge in the best of five series in the Kansas Ban Johnson League baseball playoffs. Night Baker Little Baker and Mighty Baker are running at Monmouth Park and are owned by Joseph Gavegnano of Boston.
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Kansas State to Host 1955 grid barbecue kickoff
Manhattan will host a September 6 barbecue in Memorial Stadium to welcome K State’s new coaching staff led by Bus Mette s. The event includes a 3:30 p.m. practice and a 5:30 p.m. dinner with introductions of players and coaches. Tickets available via the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce.
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One of Greatest Races Predicted at Washington Park
Chicago notes a landmark $100,000 Match race at Washington Park pitting Nashua and Swaps in peak form. Both 3-year-olds carry 126 pounds for 1 1/4 miles with Swaps at 2-5 and Nashua 9-5. Eddie Arcaro rides Nashua. Willie Shoemaker bench Swaps as the field tightens on the long 1,531 foot home stretch.
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Pirates Owner Refuses Offers to Sell Club
Pittsburgh Pirates owner John Galbreath says he has been approached with offers to sell the last place NL franchise but he is not interested. He declined naming suitors and noted one group wanted to move the club to the West Coast while another favored keeping it in Pittsburgh. Also, Rives Bailey of the University of Virginia has been named captain of the Cavaliers baseball team for 1956.
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Littler's Par Wins Big Money at Montreal Open
Gene Littler, 25, of California, edged Stan Leonard in a sensational playoff to win the Montreal Open, finishing tied at eight under 272 with Leonard. Doug Ford led after 18, then faded to third as Ed Oliver and Sam Snead shared near the top. Littler earned 4,280 dollars and Leonard 3,875.
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Non-Pro Baseball Tourney Progresses
In Wichita Wisconsin and Texas clash in the National Non professional Baseball Tournament feature game for a top 10 club spot. Milwaukee Falks meet Linton Oilers in the third round with two loser's bracket games also on the card. Yesterday St Joseph Auscos edged North Platte 7 6 in 10 innings after a late rally while four teams were eliminated with their second loss.
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Indians Puzzled by Senators Stand in AL Race
The Associated Press reports Cleveland puzzled why Washington sits seventh in the American League, despite strong showings this season. The Indians lost 8-2 and 13-4 to the Senators who had swept the White Sox, moving Cleveland a game behind the Yankees for first. The Yankees split with Chicago as Mantle and Berra homered in the opener. Sox filled second with a 3-2 win. Red Sox beat Kansas City 14-2 to rise. Orioles and Tigers rainout. Pirates swept Braves in the NL, Dodgers beat St Louis. Phillies won twice, while Chicago shut out New York. Homers fueled Boston and Philadelphia wins. Hodges and Campanella led the Dodgers with Spooner tossing six from the mound.
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Poirier Favored In 10 Round Televised Bout
Niagara Falls welterweight Gene Poirier is a slight favorite to beat Denmark’s Chris Christensen in a 10 round televised bout at St Nicholas Arena New York tonight. Poirier, 23, has a 4 2 2 record in the books with claims of six more victories, while Christensen is 29 with a 26 6 2 mark and a solid left hand.
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Mission Hills Pro Caps Kansas Open
Sam Reynolds fired a second straight three under par 69 to win the 1955 Kansas Open at Wichita with a two day total of 138. The Mission Hills assistant pro finished two strokes ahead of Dave Dennis an Independence amateur who totaled 140 after a 69 81. Leonard Dodson of Kansas City and Roland Harper of Salina tied for third at 144.
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Cards Seem Destined For Seventh Place This Season
The St. Louis Cardinals linger near last, five games from sixth and five from last after a 6-1 loss to the Dodgers at Brooklyn. Lefty Karl Spooner outpitched, Rip Repulski homered for St. Louis, as Dodgers and Pirates pull ahead in a crowded race. In Kansas City, Kaycee Routed: Athletics crushed by Boston 14-2 as Ed Williams, Grady Hatton, and Eddie Joost provide key blows. Frank Sullivan gains his 16th win.
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Rams and 49ers Show Strength in Early NFL Action
The 49ers held off a late Browns rally to win 17-14 in San Francisco while the Rams edged the Giants 23-17 in overtime in Portland. The Cardinals upset the defending champion Lions 17-16 in St Louis and the Steelers beat the Packers 16-14 in Green Bay.
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Breathing Room Tightens Western League Standings
Des Moines and Wichita pulled into a tie for third in the Western League after last night’s games. Colorado Springs Sky Sox maintained a large lead over Pueblo as both Colorado Springs and Pueblo split doubleheaders.
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Russell Morris runner up in Grand American trapshoot
VANDALIA Ohio Bill Morris of Russell was runner up to the junior event champion at the Grand American Trapshoot Sunday. Morris shot an 86. The new title holder, Larry Gravestock of Amarillo Texas, fired an 88.
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