Kansas Jayhawks end spring drills with Alumni game set
Kansas University's football squads wrapped up spring practice with a filmed scrimmage as Coach Chuck Mather praised the effort and intensity. The No. 1 unit beat the No. 2 and No. 3 edged No. 4 in a rugged workout. The Jayhawks resume regular practices on April 12 ahead of the fifth annual Varsity Alumni game on April 16 at Memorial Stadium.
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Nationals Top Pistons 86 82 In Playoff Opener
Syracuse Nationals defeated Fort Wayne Pistons 86 to 82 in the opening game of the best of seven series. The Nats extended their unbeaten home record against the Pistons. Game 2 set for Saturday afternoon in Syracuse and will be televised NBC.
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Cards Catching Corps mid season power shift
The St. Louis Cardinals face mid season catcher questions with Del Rice and Bill Sarni as the leading candidates while Dick Rand and Hal Smith are moved for further seasoning. The club broke camp after releasing Rand to Omaha and Hal Smith returned to Houston for more seasoning. The article also notes Jasinda Island name origin from Naymaca meaning self wooded land of springs and waterfalls.
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All-Time High Scoring, Low Fouls Highlight 1954-55 College Basketball
New NCAA service bureau data show major college teams averaged 145.3 points per game and 37.8 fouls per game in 1954-55. Furman led in team scoring with 95.3 points per game, San Francisco allowed 32.1 per game, and Niagara set marks for rebounds and low fouls.
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Golden Gloves Draw Caps intercity Chicago New York meet
Amateur boxers staged a 4 4 team draw at Chicago Stadium drawing 13 439 spectators. Janes Archer edged Willie Morton in a 3 round split decision while Eddie Caine dominated Roy Bullock in the final round. The 28 year rivalry stays even at 8 8 after this night.
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Two Best A's Southpaws Show Encouraging Signs
WEST PALM BEACH Flan- Manager Lou Boudreau drew encouragement as Kansas City A's top southpaws Alex Kellner and Bobby Shantz returned to action this spring Kellner fired his final spring pitch and Shantz came back after a head injury. Boudreau aims to regain form for arm ailments that hampered last season. Before departing camp for Savannah Ga he cut four roster players Lou Limmer Al Pinkston Al Duser and Eric McKenzie were optioned to Columbus in the International League.
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Haskell B Team Wins Dual Meet on Haskell Track
Haskell Institute’s B team defeated Highland Park High Bees from Topeka 72 to 44 in a dual track meet on the Haskell track Thursday afternoon. Chemists have discovered methods for determining opium growth locations to aid dope control programs.
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DeMarco Eyes Key Tangle Tonight in Boston
Tony DeMarco's bid for the welterweight title against champion Johnny Saxton hinges on his ability to prove he can prevent bleeding from a healed left eye line and a chin cut from a sparring partner. The 15 round bout at Boston Garden won’t be televised. DeMarco carries a streak of 16 unbeaten fights over 21 months despite prior eye and chin cuts in recent bouts.
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Young Ambitious Vejar Set To Clash With Graham Tonight
In Syracuse New York Chico Vejar, 32, faces veteran Billy Graham in a 10 round bout. NBC will televise at 10 p m EST. Vejar seeks another win after a prior split decision victory at Madison Square Garden. Graham, aiming to prove his lingering chance at the crown, is in top shape as a betting favorite.
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Lawmakers Ready for Big Game in Daytona Beach
Sixty two members who hope to play in the annual Democrats vs Republicans spring game move into Daytona Beach Florida for six days of practice during Congress Easter recess. The game will be played in Washington June 1.
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Michigan Indiana Stars Shine in Fort Wayne Bowling Spotlight
Michigan and Indiana bowlers highlighted the American Bowling Congress tournament in Fort Wayne Ind Detroit led by Joe Morys narrowly trailed Harvard Clothes of St Paul Minn by three pins after posting 1 025 1 036 and 951 in three games Morys 288 was the top game of the meet and his 700 plus series followed a strong 288 277 opening from Mike Pasalich pushed South Bend Corp Music Center into third place with 2 959 Wautherots Insurance of Detroit opened with 884 974 and 1 081 in a late rally season highs near the end of the day
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Azalea Open Golf: Maxwell and Haas Lead After First Round
In Wilmington at Cape Fear Country Club 6 795 yards par 72 the Azalea Open saw Maxwell and Haas share the opening round lead at 65 as 32 players broke par and 8 matched. The $2 200 event offers top money of 2200 while Shamrock Hotel in Houston is noted in the writing.
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Whitenight Chooses Kansas University for 1955
Lawrence High fullback Pete Whitenight, a standout blocking back and defensive end, will enroll at Kansas University this fall on an athletic scholarship. Coach Chuck Mather said Whitenight, injury-free after a knee issue in 1954, is in top college shape and plans to join Kansas as a local stalwart, with interest from Kansas State and Wichita among others. Duane Melntire of Gardner also set to attend Kansas as an all around back in September.
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Don Jordan Outs Lauro Salas in Los Angeles Bout
Los Angeles boxer Don Jordan won a decision over Lauro Salas in a listed 12 round match at the Los Angeles venue. The report notes Jordan’s outpoint victory and cites mined coal output figures as a separate data point.
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Exhibition Baseball Sparks Title Chase For College Ring Event
Exhibition baseball brought a championship air with managers signaling strategy and late innings heroics. Highlights included Al Facchini breaking a 2-2 tie for Brooklyn, and a 4-3 Washington win over Cincinnati as notable play drew crowds and sparked debates over rookies and pinch hitters.
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Midway Visit Highlights Navy Ship Movements
A Midway vessel visited yesterday with rapid naval activity noted. Officials confirmed standard displacement figures and Navy readiness assessments as observers reported swift operations.
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