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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1955

Page

4

Marks in Danger When Prep Aces Journey to KU Relays

Kansas Relays prep parade notes the 51st Kansas Inter scholastic Relays on April 22 at KU. top high school talents aim for records in mile and two-mile events led by Julius Lincoln Ted Lewis Billy Mills Bob Harrison and Bob Karnes. strong entrants from Wichita East Haskell Douglass and Shawnee Mission. indoor title holders face close races for team and individual honors.

Kansas Bob Karnes Overbrook Topeka Julius Lincoln Ted Lewis Billy Mills Olathe Bob Harrison Mills Harrison Lincoln Har Mission Jim McHenry Verlyn Schmidt St. Joseph's Hays Lewis Wage Denny Burgess Ra Harrison New York Beview Wichita East Haskell Karnes East Clay Bulldogs Indians Sy Lewis Gardner Eainack Duane McIntire Douglass Blue Aces Shawnee Mission N' 19

Stanky Seeks Extra Work With 19-Man Pitching Roster

Houston report notes St. Louis Cardinals manager Eddie Stanky expressing desire for more pitching depth as 19 pitchers remain on the roster. He plans to use five extra innings in today’s-scheduled game against the Chicago White Sox to test arms, with Louis Arroyo starting and Gordon Jones in action.

Houston Tex St. Louis Cardinal Eddie ‘Stanky Chicago White

Gorman Joins Athletics in Yankees Deal Boosting Club

Tom Gorman joined the Kan City Athletics after a Yankees trade that sent pitcher Ewell Blackwell and first baseman Dick Kry to the Yankees. Gorman completed a 10 minute bullpen session as A’s coaches watched. The club then split a 9 8 exhibition with Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Fla.

Jeavannah Gay Richt Tom Gorman Coathe City Athletics New York Yankees A’s Gorman Ewell Blackwell Dick Krywho Yanks Orher Miahwah Jackonville Fla

Sugas Sets Sooner Pace in City Women’s Open Round

Two time national opera star Louise leads field into second round of the $5,000 City Women’s Open in Oklahoma City. Georgian youngster, age 11, carded a two under par 75 to pace the early gun.

Oma Louise 'S National Operatrian

Kansas football spring drills face injuries and depth

Kansas University football opens spring practice with about 93 players, noting many injuries and a deep roster fight for the fall. Key players like Tom Rosowicz and Dick Reich are sidelined. Rex Sullivan returns late. Terry Malott out with an eye injury. Coaches highlight the scramble for leadership and quarterback depth as drills wind down toward summer and fall.

Kansas University Tom Rosowicz Hammond Ind Letterman Dick Reich Steelton Norman Redd Sublette Manx Adams Comer Paola Rex Sullivan Lyons Mather Chuck K.U Pete Whitenight Lawrence High Terry Malott Coffeyville Jura Coffeville Terry

Discrimination Affects Negro Athletes in Early Games

The article recalls racial segregation in sports, noting Bill Russell faced bed curfews due to restaurants denying service. It cites a Town coach alleging Deacon Davis was expelled from an elevator for being Negro, and Carl Cain had to wait for a less crowded elevator. It also highlights Missouri football prospects, disabled veterans Terry Roberts, Bobby Gooch, and Jim Martin, who aim to strengthen the defense this fall despite knee injuries and war service.

O'Connor Bill Russell San Francisco Deacon Davis Carl Cain Missouri Terry Roberts Bobby Gooch Jim Carnbread Martin Roberts Gooch Martin Army O HosSility Soft

Billy Maxwell Leads Azalea Open By One Stroke

Billy Maxwell carried a shaky one stroke lead entering the third round of the Azalea Open in Wilmington North Carolina. The 25 year old Odessa shooter posted 65 63 133 through two rounds at Cape Fear Country Club as Bob Toski and Mike Souchak tied for second with 134 after Toski set a course record.

Wilmington N.C Billy Maxwell Odessa Tex Ero Cape Fear Bob Toski Livingston N.J Billy Toski Mike Souchak Durham Mike

Kansas net star defeats Barbour in Arizona Open

Paul Butt of Albuquerque NM beat Lucien Barbour of Winfield KS 6-1 6-2 to advance to the Arizona Open semifinals in the men’s singles defense, solidifying his title bid.

Tucson Ariz Paul Butt Albuquerque N. M Lucien Barbour Winfield Kas Butt

Avila Hints at .400 Target as Indians Pace Spring

Avila no longer late in camp and has surged to 8 hits in 14 at bats while driving 2 doubles and 2 RBIs in Cleveland's spring action. He has spoken of a .400 season and backed it with a 371 clip after a 24 hit in his first full game, joining a hot Tribe attack that pounded the Giants 15-3 and nurtured a 7-6 spring mark against New York pitching.

Moody Dave Preston Warren Ohio K. A Cleveland Indians Avila Bobby Hank Greenberg Tribe Greenberg Cleveland New York Ifs Sox Haddix Chicago Jim Marshall Oakland Milwaukee Brooklyn Joe Adcock

A's Power Hitters Edge Opponents in 9th Rally

Sally league form notes the A s tally 15 hits with homers by Bill Renna Vic Power Bill Stewart and Bill Wilson. Yankees lose to a minor league club 5 4 in the ninth as Atlanta of the Southern Association pulls off a come from behind win.

A’s Bill Renna Vic Power Bill Stewart Bill Wilson New York Yankees Atlanta Southern Assn

Red Cross Board Meeting In Douglas County Chapter

The Douglas County Chapter American Red Cross holds its regular monthly board meeting at 4 pm Monday in the second floor classroom of the Community Building.

Douglas County American Red Cross

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