Records To Fall in Big 7 Meet Lawrence
Kansas star Bill Nieder eyed a record-breaking performance at the Big Seven outdoor meet in Lawrence, aiming to topple Colorado’s 53-10% shot put mark set in Lincoln. Wieder, Grote, and other contenders from Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Colorado chase top marks across javelin, discus, two mile, and hurdles as the conference seeks a dramatic carnival.
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Lawrence
Shte Aces
Colorado
Jim Allen
Lincoln
Bill Nieder
Kansas
Hercules
Texas
Drake
Missouri
Sunflower State
Nieder
Jim Bausch
Ames
Nebraska
Herb Grote
Edsel Wibbels
Oklahoma
Bruce Drummond
Leven Gray
Bill Constantine
Fenced in Food and Fast Times at Drake and Beyond
Plainview Texas reports on food jokes about jailburgers and quotes Chief Hoyt Cur. It notes record climbs by Sooner Bob Van Dee through Drake events and a late A M contest. Bobby Buchan and Constantine show sprinting prowess and NCAA low hurdles links. Walker clears 14 feet at Colorado Relays as historical note closes.
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Constantine
Colorado
Stew Walker
Frank Dickey
Les Bitner
Don Sneegas
Grote
Bitner
Arkansas
Plainview
Tex
Food City
Oklahoma
Bob van Dee
Sked
Hoyt Curthrown
Wibbels
Drake
Bobby Buchanan
Drummond
Gray
Iowa
Boulder
Bill Biberstein
Bob Derrick
Fritz Hageboeck
Walker
López Reports Yankees Threat to Indians Lead
Manager Al Lopez says the Cleveland Indians face a tough challenge from the Chicago White Sox who arrive in New York for a two game set to close their Eastern swing. Chicago trails Cleveland by a game and a half with a three game win streak, while the Dodgers lead the National League. In other notes, St Louis beat Pittsburgh 6-0 as Luis Arroyo pitched a six hit shutout for the Cardinals, who trim the Cubs’ lead.
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Associated Press
al Lopez
New York Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Chicago White Sox
Sox
Yankee Stadium
Chicago
White Sox
Cleveland
Yankees
St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh
Boston
Detroit
Baltimore
Kansas City
Washington
Brooklyn
Dodgers
New York Giants
Milwaukee
Braves
Giants
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Sam Jones
Philadelphia
Cubs
Pirates
Luis Arroyo
Missouri Teams Sweep Jayhawks In Dual Meets
Missouri defeated Kansas in Columbia with tennis 5-2 and golf 6 to 5. In Lawrence Kansas, Missouri baseball won 11 to 2. It marked Missouri sixth league win in nine starts. Kansas faces final home game of the year next.
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Missouri
Jayhawks
Columbia
University of Missouri
Kansas
Tiger
Lawrence
Kas
Bulova Watches Tee Up Graduation Gift Deals
Large shipment of Bulova watches arrived in time for graduation season at Patterson Jewelry. Prices start at 29.95 and go up, with a range of styles and finishes available from the retailer at 158-11.
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Patterson Jewelry
Save Your Rugs and Furnishings with Regular Cleaning
Regular cleaning preserves colors and fibers using gentle Blue Lustre foam. It works on wall to wall carpeting, Oriental rugs, and upholstery without sagging or gummy residue. Easy to use and inexpensive, one half gallon cleans three 9 by 12 rugs.
Fake Charge After a Probe In Pennsylvania Boxing Scandal
The Pennsylvania Athletic Commission recessed after a probe into a Johnson Mederos fight alleging a sham match. Harold Johnson collapsed in round two, later found drugged. Gov Leader banned boxing 90 days while investigations continued. Moran, trainers, and Johnson’s handlers named in indictments for covering up the fake fight.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Athletic Commission
Commission
Harold Johnson
Pete Moran
Johnson
Moran
Clarence Davidson
Joe Rowland
Lo. Gross
Julio Mederos
Alfred Klein
George M. Leader
Pennsylvania
Notable Connie Macks Share Names in College Ball
The University of North Carolina and Rollins College feature baseball players with identical first and middle names Connie Mack Gravitte of the Tar Heels and Connie Mack Butler of Rollins. The era notes the last scheduled 20 round heavyweight title bout on March 21, 1941 saw Joe Louis KO Abe Simon in 13 rounds.
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University of North Carolina
Rollins College
Connie Mack Gravitte
The
Tar Heels
Connie Mack Butler
Rollins
Joe Louis
Abe Simon
Louis
Simon
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