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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1956

Page

2

Distance Corps Leads Tribe In Emporia Relays

Haskell Indian Institute’s track team won the Class A Emporia State Relays with 4413 points led by Ted Lewis Cliff Bear and Billy Mills. Lewis won the mile in 4 29.32 tying the state’s fastest time, Bear ran 1 59.1 to break the school record, and Bailey won the 440 in 52 seconds. The Indians also took the 880 and mile relays and the quarter mile, with other placings by Ryal Glass Wilson and Nephew. Next meet is a quadrangular at Highland Park Topeka Tuesday.

Dana Leibengood Ted Lewis Cliff Bear Billy Mills Haskell Indian Institute Emporia Warner A.tony Coffin Lewis Bear Mills Stason Jobin Edwards Coffin Ken Bailey Tribe Chester Glass Ray Massey Larkey Coor Silas Bullett Coon Massey Jon Brooke Floyd Brokeshoulder Elliott Ryal Glass Ray Wilson Dave Herne al Nephew Thurman Moore Lawrence Johnson Wilson Amos Carnes Haskell Nephew Highland Park Topeka Effingsham Hayden

Clarence Leonard Named Bowler Chief in ABC

Clarence F. Leonard of Houston Texas was elected 43rd president of the American Bowling Congress yesterday. He has served as ABC director since 1940 and as vice president since 1949. Leonard, chief accountant for Humble Oil and Refining Co, has bowled in 16 ABC tournaments with a lifetime average of 184 and recently suspended Frank K G Mit 701 at Detroit.

Rochester N.Y Clarence F. Leonard Houston Texas American Bowling Congress Frank K. G Mit Detroit Leonard Humble Qi and Refining Co ABC

Kansas Jayhawks Face Treacherous 1956 Football Schedule

Kansas coach Chuck Mather predicts a strong 1956 season with spirit up and improved blocking and speed. He cautions on a tough lineup of opponents including Texas Christian, Colorado, and UCLA, while noting key player competition and potential 5-5 to 6-4 outcomes amid a drive to raise performance over recent seasons.

Kansas University Chuck Mather Chuck Kansas Coach Mather Jays Mather Texas Horned Frogs College of the Pacific Colorado Jews State Oklahoma Oklahoma A&m Kansas State Seveven Bete Elliott Dee Andres Nebraska U.C.L.A Missouri Tc.u Mather and Company

Sam Snead Leads Greensboro Open Into Third Round

Sam Snead holds a five shot lead at the Greater Greensboro Open after a 63, totaling 135 as Doug Ford sits 11 behind in second. The tournament offers 12,500 late purse with 2,200 to the leader and 1,500 to the runner up. Virginia coal production figure appears in the same snippet.

Greensboro N.C Doug Ford Sam

All-Stars Roll to 91-74 Victory Over Globetrotters

The College All-Stars opened with a 12-0 burst and soared to a 91-74 win over the Harlem Globetrotters. Rob Sobieszynk (DePaul) scored 22 and Joe Holup (George Washington) added 18 as the All-Stars never trailed, their fifth win in 14 games.

Denver College All- Stars Harlem Globetrotters Collegians Rob Sobieszenyk DePaul Joe Holup George Washington

Salina Wins Own Meet at Salina High Invitatinal Golf

Salina won its 8th annual High School Invitational Golf Tournament defeating 11 other schools. The Salina four man team posted 312 while Wichita East finished 314 Hutchinson 318 and Topeka 326. Wichita East captured the two man title with Steve Chaefont from Hutchinson as medalist.

Salina Wichita East Hutchinson Topeka Steve Chaefont

Shirley Wiley Shine In Hill Efforts As KU Chases Sixth Win

The Kansas University baseball team, riding an 11 a.m. start to avoid conflicts, seeks its sixth straight victory against Rockhurst after sweeping Wichita A. in a 1d-inning doubleheader. Lefthander Gary Fenny of Topeka was set to pitch as KU opens Big Seven action April 23 and 24 versus Kansas State.

Kansas University Wichita A Rockhurst Floyd Temple Jayhawks Gary Fenny Topeka K.U Hawks Kansas Kansas State

Kansas Bounder Aces Two Pitchers In Doubleheader

In Wichita State fell 12-0 and 7-2 as Kansas starter Bob Shirley and Kansas State pitcher Ron Wiley each delivered strong performances. Shirley held Wichita to five no-hit innings, while Wiley allowed three hits in the second game, with key hits from Fulton and Robertson guiding Kansas to win.

Wichita K. U Bob Shirley Ron Wiley Shirley Ray Fulton Shockers Bob Wiley

Wichita Defeats Kansas City Youth In Ballgame

Wichita scored both its runs for the day as Kansas City youth pitcher held the Shockers in check. Dale Gulledge and Barry Robertson led Kansas with four hits apiece, Gulledge doubling and Robertson tripling. Coach Temple praised his two pitchers while Shirley returned from a year off to boost the lineup. Wiley, an outfielder when not pitching, is rated highly alongside the Grantville returnee.

Wichita Kansas City Dale Gulledge Barry Robertson Kansas Gulledge Robertson Temple Shirley Wiley Grantville

Athletics Cards In Top Pre Game Spirit

Kansas City Athletics and St. Louis Cardinals gathered for an exhibition in Kansas City amid positive notes. Wilmer Mizell returns to form for the Cardinals and Bob Shantz impresses with spring success for the A’s as 25,000 fans were expected at the first Missouri matchup since the A’s moved from Philadelphia. John Daly to narrate a later ABC documentary on American know how.

Kansas City Kansas City Athletics St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals Wilmer Vinegar Bend Mizell A's Bobby Shantz Willard Schmidt Cards Shantz A’s Missouri Philadelphia

Phillies Ace Robin Roberts Opens Spring Training

Robin Roberts prepared to start the Philadelphia Phillies season aiming for his seventh straight 20 win season as speculation swirled after recent exhibition work. He allowed multiple homers in a five inning stretch against Boston as New York Yankees and Cleveland won with power. Chicago White Sox and St Louis Cardinals split, Texas League note tied to Gail Harrie, and Ted Kluszewski hit his second spring homer for Cincinnati.

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Wichita East Tops Class AA Relays In Nine Straight Titles

Wichita East captured its ninth consecutive Wichita high school Class AA relays title with 58 percent of the points. Hutchinson scored 36 points, Wichita North 35, McPherson 24, Wichita West 22, Garden City 20, Arkansas City 16, Wellington 15, Derby 13, Newton 10, and El Dorado 4.

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