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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1955

Page

3

Onus of the Bonus and baseball talent shifts

Harold Rosenthal argues that baseball must rethink talent scouting as major leagues shrink to one, with players from Class D lines and huge bonuses. He notes multi‑million payouts for high school and minor leaguers, the mixed results of big signings, and how salaries affect team rosters and veteran relations.

Harold Rosenthal New York Herald-Tribune Packard Sports Library Rosenthal New York Howler Billy Joe Davidson Cleveland Billy Joe Paul Pettit California Pittsburgh Pirates Paul Selder

Browns Will Rise Wreath Spooks Busch Stadium Window

Funeral wreath placed at Busch Stadium by the St. Louis Browns Fans Memorial Assn of Chicago complains about fans razzing the Browns for losses. The wreath bears the inscription the Browns will use again and shocks Cardinals officials.

ST. Louis IV St. Louis Cardinal Busch Stadium Browns St. Louis Browns Fans Memorial Assn. of Chicago

Late surge lifts Kansas nine past Parkers in nine inning edge

Kansas University's baseball team trailed Arkansas 5 4 before a late rally in the final three innings gave KU a 6 5 win. The game completed a four game series with Arkansas, with Oklahoma A and M College on the schedule next for Floyd Temple's squad.

Kansas Parkers Arkansas Jayhawkers Razorbacks Hogs Fayetteville Oklays Floyd Temple Oklahoma A & M College K. U

Jayhawks rally past Razorbacks in ninth inning drama

Arkansas commits an error in the bottom of the ninth, letting Kansas edge Arkansas 4 3 as Ben Dalton and LaVern Fiss spark a late rally. Dick Bloney drives a game winning hit after a Varner error, with Bob Conn homering for Kansas earlier and Walt Matthews homering for Arkansas.

Nebraska Arkansas Jayhawkers K. U Ben Dalton LaVern Fiss Parkers Forrest Hoglund Gary Padgett Benny Groyle Conn Bill Heitholt Parker Walt Matthews Westphal Hane Carpenter Kretschmar Overbey Ab Matthews Thomasoi Varner Bogan Kansas Hoglund Ab Blowey Heltheit M Tin Padgett Steinmeyer Dalton A . Tilman Dixon Croyle Rbi Matthews Hasland Conn Matthews Sh—Martin Heltholt Hogan Tiemeter So—Bogan HO —Tiemeter Fenity U—F. Brown H. Brown Atkinson T

Bowling Notes Ivy League Standings and Victories

In the Wednesday evening league Lawrence Paper Co sweeping wins over Westview Motel, Rhodes Roofers, AROTC and Independent Laundry. Gemmell's and 100OF split three points each with Rapid Transit Co and Westvaco. Independence leaders include Fritzel-Jayhawk and La rence Paper Co. Office collecting four points.

Fritzel-Jayheawk Lawrence: Paper Co Gemmell’s Rhodes Roofers Reusch-Guenther Toof Wissersnis Westvaco Weatview Motel Lawrence Paper Co Gemmell's Aegiso Tj Tmotng Guntert Paper Co G. Snow Gammell Snow Reusch Guenther Fritzel-Jayhawk Larence Paper Co Weatgtew Motel AROTC Independent Laundry Gemimelis 1OOF Rapid Transit Co Weastvaco Jayhawk American Legion Decker-Coys Penny Farley Hi Metther Furnace Hi Ser Golden Crear Ready Mix Memorial Union Eee Decker-Coy Mettner Furnace Funktrooper-Warren Perry Lions Hercules Hank's Delivery Service Split

Burd Hosts Sunday School Class Party at Home

Big Springs residents report a Sunday evening party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. William Burd for their Sunday School class. Richland relatives Mr. and Mrs. Robert Combs and children visited their aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnson. Amelia Hartman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Hartman, is engaged to S-Sgt Scott Hagen. Hartman attends Kansas State Teachers College Emporia as Alpha Sigma Tau and teaches in Great Bend. Hagen serves in the Air Force.

William Burd Robert Combs Bobby Janice Richland Walter Johnson Gus Hartman Amelia Scott ‘Hagen M. R. Hagen Miss Hartman Kansas State Teachers' College Emporia Alpha Sigma Tau Great Bend Hagen

Parker Drives In Runs In Fifth Inning Baseball Win

The Kansas University game saw Parker drive in four runs in the fifth on a fielder's choice two walks and two Kansas errors. Gary Fenny relieved Wayne Tiemeier in the eighth to earn the win for KU while Charles Bogan pitched the complete game for the defeat.

Mississippi Street Parker Kansas Gary Fenny Wayne Tiemeier K. U Charles Bogan

Perry Named Hays High Basketball Coach

Perry is named new coach at Hays High School replacing Art Leas who resigned. A College of Emporia graduate, Perry has coached at St. John High School in Kansas the past two years.

Hays Kas Dick Perry Hays High School Art Leas Perry College of Emporia St. John, Kas

Mims Wins Unanimous Decision In Clutch-Paw Bout

Holly Mims and Bobby Jones fought ten rounds in Philadelphia with Mims earning a unanimous decision. Judges Mina and Referee Clayton scored 6-3-1 for Mims while Lopinson had Jones 7-2-1. AP rated Mims 8-2.

Mims Philadelphia Holly Mims Bobby Jones Jim Mina Clayton Nat Lopinson Washington Associated Press

Huskers hammer Kansas State in Big Seven baseball rout

Jim Cederdahl slugged a homer and two singles driving in five runs as Nebraska beat Kansas State 13 to 2 in a Big Seven game in Manhattan.

Manhattan East Jim Cederdahl Nebraska Cornhuskers Kansas State

Local Social Roundup From Vinland To Topeka

Force stationed at Biggs AFB Texas visits in area. Merl Ingle family from Vinland and Grant Ingle family from Lawrence dine with Raymond La Duke. Wulfkuhle, Nichols visit Becker home after Downs stop. Cree couple welcomes newborn son at Stormont Vail Hospital. Community meeting set for first Friday in October led by Elmer Trowbridge president and Wesley Wulfkuhle secretary. Program committee includes Bill Boydston and Mel-

John Manen Topeka Herb Lewis Kansas City Glen Mesenhimer Elmer Glenn Cree Stormont Vail Hospital West Ray Cree Henry Weinberg Elnora Sage W. P. Henry Elmer Trowbridge Wesley Wulfkuhle Bill Boydston Mel

Local Social Notes Highlight Community Gatherings

Vin Confer and Dick Godfrey attended. Mrs. Ray Cree, Mrs. William Burd, and Mrs. Melvin Walter will host refreshments. The Rev and Mrs R Conn of Salina visited their son Clyde Conn and his wife. Mrs. Fannie Wilson celebrated a birthday anniversary with her children. The Holloways of Topeka and Emma Holloway plus Mr and Mrs Arthur Holloway were mentioned in social items.

Vin Confer Dick Godfrey Ray Cree William Burd Melvin Walter R. €. Conn Salina Clyde Conn Fannie Wilson John Holloway Topeka Emma Holloway Arhtur Holloway

Dinner Guests Honor Mr and Mrs Marsvin Richardson

Mrs Glen Mesenhimer was dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Marsvin Richardson at Melvern on Sunday.

Glen Mesenhimer Mrs Mars Vin Richardson Melvern

Engineer Killed at Power Plant in Winfield Kas

An electrical engineer at the municipal power and light plant in Winfield Kansas was killed working on a construction project at the facility. Details on the incident are sparse and authorities are investigating the accident.

Winfield, Kas William A Lloyt Manal

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