Six Ex-Winners Return to K.U. For Prep Event
Six defending champions return as the 61st Kansas Inter scholastic Relays unfold April 22 at KU. Charlie Tidwell, a near triple winner last year, leads Independence Comet threats along with Delos Dodds and other regional standouts, as teams like Haskell and Shawnee Mission vie for titles in Class AA A and B.
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K.U
Ken Bronson
Kansas Relays Prep
Independence Comet
Charlie Tidwell
Feller Tidwell
el Dorado
Don Feller
Tidwell
Delos Dodds
Riley
Dodds
Gene Ekiss
Wichita East
Sonny Ballard
Manhattan
Charles Burgat
Holsington
Duane McIntire
Gardner
Haskell
Wichita
Lewis
Blue Aces
Bob Karnes
Shawnee Mission
Aces
Indians
Kansas Potterhouse
East
Atth
Tony Coffin
Clay Center
Tribe
Hoisington
Larned
Southwest
Ellis
Hays
Douglass
Wellsville
Ashland
Meade
Hig
Henry Wiebe
Newton
Wiebe
Dressen Returns to Managerial Spotlight in Opening Day
Chuck Dressen, back in baseball after leaving the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1953, manages Washington in a 12-5 opening day win over Baltimore. The Cubs opened with an 11-hit attack to defeat Cincinnati, while other leagues began as Kansas City debuted against Detroit and Cleveland drew a potential 50,000 fans. Opening day featured Dwight Eisenhower throwing the first ball and a wide slate of games across the majors.
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Charlie Dressen
Brooklyn Dodgers
Washington
Senators
Baltimore
Chicago
Redlegs
Cubs
Cincinnati
Gene Baker
Harry Chill
Ted Kluszewski
Reds
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Bob Porterfield
Orioles
Porterfield
New York Yankees
Kansas City
Municipal Stadium
Detroit
Alex Kellner
Tigers
Ned Garver
Cleveland
Indians
Chicago White Sox
Bob Leman
Virgil Trucks
Hom
Lefty Whitey Ford
Maury McDermott
Boston Red Sox
Joe Coleman
Frank Sullivan
Red Sox
New York
Tuants
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Robin Roberts
Phils
Johnny Antonelli
Warren Spahn
Braves
Gerry Staley
Cards
Brooks Lawrence
Paul Minner
Chicaca
Carl Erskine
Max Surkong
Pirates
Local track notes preview key events and contenders
Interscholastic rankings show Wiebe among five holdovers with Gary Baer of Salina and Jim Vader of Ward returning for the 220. Ekiss sits out, allowing Bob Riley Wyandotte and others from Highland Park Great Bend and Wichita North to challenge. Ballard leans toward a broad jump edge with 21 1 and Don Greene of Coffeyville atop the season marks. Julius Lincoln and Ted Lewis, two milers, also headline the distance races as indoor titles spark contenders.
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Wiebe
Gary Baer
Salina
Jim Vader
Ward
Ekiss
Bob Riley
Wyandotte
Bob Welcher
Highland Park
Jerry Boyle
Great Bend
Dick Gardenshire
Ballard
Don Greene
Coffeyville
Dodds
McIntire
Riley Flash
Topeka
Julius Lincoln
Haskell
Ted Lewis
Lincoln
Lewis
Baseball Openers Aim to Draw 258000 Fans Across Eight Games
Major League Baseball hopes to attract about 258000 fans to eight season openers today with Kansas City Cleveland and Milwaukee each targeting around 125000. The figure tops last season’s first day by about 21500. Early openers yesterday drew 58879 with Chicago at Cincinnati drawing 32195 and Baltimore at Washington 26684.
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New York
Kansas City
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Chicago
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Washington
Olson Maxim Test Little Big Measure In Wednesday Scrap
In San Francisco the middleweight champion Carl Olson meets former light heavyweight titleist Joey Maxim in a 10 round non title bout at the Cow Palace. Olson, 26, at about 170 pounds, is a strong favorite to extend his win streak to 21 against Maxim, 33, who has shed nearly 18 pounds for the bout. The event could draw around 150000 dollars in gross and will be televised CB-9 p.m. CST.
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San Francisco
Carl
Bobo) Olson
Joey Maxim
Cow Palace
Olson
Maxim
Boxer Faces Weigh-In That Could Cost Manager Fee
The article notes a boxer's weight must be 175 or below at tomorrow morning's weigh-in or his manager Mark Kearns faces a $100 fine. It also mentions that the outcome of the fight will proceed regardless of the scale result.
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Mark (Doe) Kearns
Packers Sign Nebraska Rookie Bordogna for Defense
Green Bay Packers announce the signing of 1953 Nebraska quarterback John Bordogna and plan to use him as a defensive halfback. Bordogna, a rookie candidate, joins the roster as the team reshapes its backfield and defensive depth in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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Green Bay
Wis
Green Bay Packers
John Bordogna
Nebraska
Mather Pictorial Preview For Kansas Football 1955
About 40 people attended the Hotel Eldridge for a pre season Kan sas University football preview led by coach Chuck Mather. Odd Williams was elected chief quarterback for 1955 to organize fall meetings and oversee gatherings. Mather highlighted many underclassmen and the aim to build toward a longer winning streak while praising Frank Black and John Wertzberger for strong spring showings.
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Eldridge
Kansas University
Chuck Mather
Memorial Stadium
Odd Williams
Mather
Lawrence
Frank Black
John Wertzberger
Rame Tn
Rack
Ranserenous
Spariata
Wertebe
Tay
Taft Pe Iers
Comip
Pharny
Limmhs
Wertsherser
Tov
Tne Kul Roach
Varsity Seeks Second Win in Five-Game Series
The Varsity pursues its second victory in the five game series. The Old Grads widen their lead to a 31 margin, highlighting the tense contest and shifting momentum. The report notes scoring runs and key players contributing to the gap.
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Ion
Varsity
Ips
Grads
Bowling Notes Highlight Local League Actions and Standings
A garbled summary of Monday Ladies League shifts, player scores and team performances. Mentions include Markit MAG 4 PM practice, Holmes Peck, Pepper and James, and Marjorie Tucker with a 474 series. Other items reference York Cleaners, Independence, and Ragken's Progress.
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Ladies League
Veta
Markit
Bernice Anderson
Trask
Marjorie Tucker
Maranssen
Pea
Homebrey
Alcett
Holmes & Peck
Sia
Porihen James
Hitch
Newy
Weare
York Cleaners
Gare Aistok
Marton
Vane
Barlenles
Brundage Warns Australians Over 1956 Games
IOC President Brundage warned Melbourne could lose the 1956 Olympics if readiness falters. He spoke after meeting Prime Minister Menzies amid protests over preparations while Australian officials defended the progress and disputed claims of delays.
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Brundage
Langerra
Australia
Avery Brundage
International Olympic Committee
Melbourne
Hughes
Beondae
Edgar Tanner
Chmic
Tanner
Reynolds Sues Bus Firm Over 1953 Accident
Allie Reynolds former Yankees pitcher filed a 235250 suit against Philadelphia Transportation Co for injuries from a July 7 1953 bus accident near 30th Street station when an overhead roof tore loose and struck him. The complaint says Reynolds endured severe painful lasting injuries including permanent damage to both arms.
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Philadelphia
Allie Reynolds
New York Yankees
Philadelphia Transportation Co
Reynolds
PTC
30Th St
Sir Anthony Eden Becomes Prime Minister at Downing Street
Sir Anthony Eden moved today into No. 10 Downing Street, the official prime ministerial residence for 220 years. He arrived as predecessor Sir Winston Churchill departed by plane for a two week holiday in Sicily.
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London i
Sir Anthony Eden
No. 10
Downing St
Sir Winston Churchill
Sicily
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