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Newspaper

Garden City Telegram

Location

Garden City, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1956

Page

8

Pacific Coast Punished All But One Member In Conference Woodshed

The Pacific Coast Conference fined eight of nine member schools after a Woodshed session for various violations including improper tickets and campus labor program irregularities. Washington State College escaped with a clean bill of health while Washington and UCLA faced renewed penalties. USC was ordered to return 25000 to a donor. booster clubs must open their books and disclose officers, members, and contributions.

Victoria B. C Pacific PCC Washington UCLA Nothng California Washington State College Idaho Oregon State Southern California Oregon Stanford Southern Cal Conference House

Sprinter Has Three Goals for the Future

Football coach Dal Ward asked Colorado University supporters for 20 000 dollars annually to add 20 athletic scholarships to boost Big Seven competitiveness. Dean Harry Carlson confirmed NCAA Big Seven approval and university backing. Ward cited morale issues from unequal scholarships and promised universal aid within rules while vowing to improve coaching and methods.

Denver Dal Ward Colorado University Ward Harry Carlson National Collegiate Athletic Assny NCAA Carlson Boulder

Papers To Aid In Baseball Poll

New York The All Star game poll will be directed by Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick with cooperation from American and Canadian newspapers and radio and TV stations. The office will serve as a clearing house for ballots, replacing the Chicago Tribune which originated balloting in 1933. Voting runs June 1 to June 22 local time, with final tabulations due by June 26. About 500 newspapers and stations will participate. The All Star game is set for Washington on July 10, with fans choosing starting lineups for both leagues. pitchers to be picked by the New York Yankees for the American and Walt Alston of the Brooklyn Dodgers for the National.

New York Ford Frick Frick Chicago Tribune The Tribune Washington New York Yankees Walt Alston Brooklyn Dodgers

Harold Carter Tangles With Johnny Summerlin

Detroit Olympia hosts a ten round heavyweight elimination bout pitting 22 year old Harold Carter against undefeated Johnny Summerlin who carries an 11 fight winning streak into the ring tonight. Carter was a last minute substitute for Bob Satterfield who withdrew due to elbow concerns. This nationally televised matchup marks a big chance for the rising heavyweights.

Detroit Johnny Summerlin Olympia Harold Carter Carter Bob Satterfield Chicago Michigan Satterfield

Den ver Bears slide as Denver loses on road

The Denver Bears were routed on the road as St. Paul defeated Denver 4-1, dropping the Bears to a third loss on their current road trip while Minneapolis closed the gap to two games with a 5-3 win over Omaha. Charleston snapped a six game home skid with a 6-0 win over Louisville, and Indianapolis fell to Wichita 12-3 after rain halted play in the seventh. Taylor Phillips, 22, a lefty who pitched briefly for Milwaukee in spring training, scattered six hits and struck out seven to lead Wichita’s victory over Indianapolis as Wichita hitters totaled 16.

Associated Press Minneapolis Denver Bears St. Paul Denver Bears Omaha Charleston Louisville Senators Indianapolis Wichita Taylor Phillips Milwaukee

Vaulter Matjeka Clears 14 feet At El Cerrito Relays

Richmond California junior Jim Matjeka from Sequoia High School vaulted 14 feet 4 inches at the El Cerrito Relays, ranking as the second highest high school boy mark. The national high school record stands at 14 feet 6 inches held by Jim Brewer of North Phoenix.

Richmond Calif Jim Matjeka Sequoia High School Redwood City Matjeka el Cerrito Jim Brewer North Phoenix Ariz

Phillies Sign Elmer Valo Veteran Outfielder

The Philadelphia Phillies sign 35 year old Elmer Valo to a free agent contract. Valo, a 14 year veteran, played for the American League Athletics in Philadelphia and Kansas City before being released by the A's last week.

Philadelphia Phildelphia Phillies Elmer Valo Valo American League Athletics Kansas City

Baseball Scores in Western League and Associated Standings

Scores show a spread of results across the Western League with Des Moines and Topeka both posting decisive wins while Denver and Indianapolis slip. Notable games include Wichita 12 over Indianapolis 3 and Omaha 9 over Minneapolis 5 as teams jostle for position.

Maglie to Continue Playing After Dodgers Acquisition

Sal Maglie said he would quit at season end but plans changed after being sold to the Brooklyn Dodgers. The 39-year-old pitcher reported his arm felt better than in three years after arriving and throwing batting practice. His late arrival followed his father’s death in Niagara Falls, New York.

Brooklyn Sal Maglie Brooklyn Dodgers Dodger Niagara Falls N.Y

Three-Olympic Gold Hopes Drive Duke Sprinter Sime

Duke University's Dave Sime aims to win three Olympic golds in Melbourne while pursuing a Major League Baseball career and medical studies. The 19-year-old sprint star, a rising world record holder, has attracted offers up to 30,000 from MLB clubs but prioritizes Olympic success over signing.

Durham N. C Dave Sime Duke University Fair Lawn N. J Starks America Jesse Owens Berlin Sime Owens Young Simelight Washington

New Hutchinson hires former Hoisington coach Joe Krafels

Joe Krafels, after six years guiding Hoisington High School basketball, is appointed head coach at Hutchinson High School. He replaces Brice Durbin who resigns to take the freshman coach role at the University of Wichita.

Hutchinson Joe Krafels Hoisington High School Hutchinson High School Brice Durbin University of Wichita

Pitcher Sal Finds Home Back In National League

In his Brooklyn debut the former New York Giant star faced his ex teammates from the Polo Grounds. Sal, once a fixture in the Giants pitching staff, felt out of place with Cleveland after last summer’s trade. He now says he belongs back in the National League.

Brooklyn New York Giant Polo Grounds Giants Sal Cleveland Indians

Rookie Pitcher Is Beginning To Show His Stuff for Athletics

Young pitcher Troy Herriage impressed for Kansas City as he threw a three hitter guiding the Athletics to a 6-1 win over the Senators. The win pulled KC within a half game of Washington in the AL cellar amid 11 walks by Senators pitchers. Herriage improved to 1-1 after shaky starts, while St Louis gained from Frank Lane trades with Herm Wehmeier’s win and Jakie Collum's seventh-inning support. Musial delivered a key seventh-inning single for the Cardinals in a 3-0 victory over Pittsburgh, as Boyer drove in two and Del Greco plus Sarni had one each. Dale Long toppled Pirates with a homer and 10th RBI in four trips to lift his average to .4.

Associated Press Kansas City Troy Herriage Herriage Athletics Washingon Senators Washington St. Louis Cardinals Frank Lane Herm Wehmeier Pittsburgh Boston Cleveland Jim Lemon Dean Stone A’s Senators Harry Simpson Wehmeier Brooklyn St. Louis Redbird Marty Dickson Chicago Dick Littlefield New York Dickson Phillies Harvey Haddix Ben Flowers Stu Miller Miller Phils Stah Musial Ken Boyer Bobby del Greco Bill Sarni Dale Long Pirate Aarons Hig Braves St.Louis Cardinals Pirates Cincinnati Brooks New York Giants Detroit Red Wilson Whitey Ford New York Yankees Yanks Indians Frank Lary

Aaron Leads Braves to Win

Aaron returns to form for the Atlanta Braves posting a four for five night with a homer a double and two singles to push the NL leaders past the Dodgers 7-3. He raised his season average to .213 as Atlanta extended its slim margin over St Louis while Detroit and Boston also won.

Aaron Braves Clouter Brooks Hen Alston

Tigers Lose Big Seven Baseball Race to Kansas

The Kansas Jayhawks beat Missouri 7-6 in Lawrence, knocking Missouri from title contention as Oklahoma remains with a path to the championship. Roy Wiley delivered the decisive two run homer in the ninth while Wiley also started Monday’s 10-7 Kansas win, leaving Missouri with a 7-5 season finish and Kansas at 6-5. Nebraska and Iowa State linger at 6-4, facing Ames in a crucial pair of games Friday and Saturday. Oklahoma, 5-2, has remaining games with Colorado in Norman Friday and Saturday.

Associated Press Oklahoma Sooners Kansas Jayhawks Kansas Missouri Tigers Jayhawk Lawrence Oklahoma Colorado Norman Nebraska Iowa State Ames Roy Wiley Ley

Topeka Climbs Into Top Spot

Topeka surged to first in the Western League after a 12-3 win over Lincoln, building on 17 victories in 21 starts. Pueblo edged Albuquerque 6-5 while Amarillo beat Colorado Springs 9-6 and Des Moines defeated Sioux City 9-4. Marshall Bridges fanned 13 after a five-hit Lincoln effort.

Charleston Louisville St. Paul Denver Wichita Indianapolis Minneapolis Omaha Des Moines Sioux City Pueblo Albuquerque Topeka Lincoln Amarillo Colorado Springs Hawks Colorado Springs Dennis Luby Buddy Hull Bill Schimchak Marshall Bridges

Easy Ed Macauley Signs With St Louis Hawks Deal

Easy Ed Macauley, eighth in the NBA scoring last season, signed by the St. Louis Hawks for about $15,000. The former St Louis University All American arrived from the Boston Celtics after a salary cut. The Hawks also signed rookie Dave Plunkett, a 6-8 center from Cincinnati University who averaged 18 points per game last season.

Ed Macauley St. Louis ST. Louis National Basketball Assn St. Louis Hawks Hawks St. Louis University Boston Celtics Macauley Dave Plunkett Cincinnati University

Garden City Bo-Jet tryouts set with three sessions

Ramblin Rec Area players aim for Garden City Ban Johnson team this weekend with two Saturday sessions at Clint Lightner field at 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. and a Sunday session at 1 p.m. An intra-squad game may follow Sunday. Night practice is ruled out to avoid last year players’ conflicts. most regulars, except Richhart and Kinney, expect to attend June 2-3 Bo-Jet games.

Garden City Ban Johnson Ken Ester Clint Lightner Ester del Richhart Roger Kinney Wichita Lee Conley Jaycees Garden Beejays

Unemployment Benefits Okayed for Auto Workers

TOPEKA Atty. Gen. John Anderson says unemployed automobile workers may receive state unemployment benefits while also getting supplementary employment provided by their former employer. R. L. Warkentin, state labor official, outlines details of the ruling.

Topeka John Anderson R. L. Warkentin

Fullmer Eyes Title Bid After Humez Clash

Gene Fullmer, 28, aims to capture the middleweight throne by beating Charles Humez in Madison Square Garden. Manager Marv Jenson notes a potential Robinson title bout with a $100,000 offer and backing from Bob Barrett, seeking a Salt Lake City New York or Los Angeles defense if Fullmer wins.

New York i Marv Jenson Gene Cyclone) Fullmer Ray Robinson Bobo Olson Jenson Ray Utah Fullmer Charley Humez France Madison Square Garden Robinson Humez Bob Barrett Salt Lake City New York Los Angeles Rocky Castellani Gil Turner Tiger Jones Homez Olson Sugar Ray

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