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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1956

Page

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Distance Corps Carries Indians To Second Place

The 52nd annual Interscholastic Relays at Kansas University saw Effingham win Class A with 2514 points while Haskell Indian Institute finished second. Lawrence High tied for 11th in Class AA, as six records fell and Mills over Lewis Topeka claimed Class AA, with Bear and Nephew setting fast times in the 880 and Stucker Boldridge dominating field events for Effingham.

Dana Leibengood Haskell Indian Institute Effingham Kansas University Lawrence High School Ward Derby Lth Mills Lewis Topeka Shawnee-Mi Shawnee Douglass Till Mills Til Lewis Emporia Bear Nephew Shine Cliff Bear al Nephew Nephew Haskell Ken Bailey Rex Stucker Norman Boldridge Stucker Boldridge Ottawa Jim Ragan Tom Jones Shawnee Mission Cawley Galen Cawley Lawrence Lions Buddy Bookwalter Dan Acher Larry Sneegas Jerry Cunningham Tarry Miller Bob Tague Rosedale Bill Stuart Robert Groseek Olathe Bob Kohler Wyandotten Ray Dyck Moundridge Ronnie Alen Mutchinson Ken Barber McPherson Kansas Karl Rittell Rock Creek Hittell Pete

Kansas Memorial Stadium hosts record‑shattering high school meet

The 52nd annual Kansas prep meet at Memorial Stadium saw eight records fall and five boys break the half mile mark. Robert Tague of Rosedale led the way with 1:58.2, while Tony Coffin’s Haskell Indians dazzled in distance events. Rex Ressler of Wellington and Perrine of Derby emerged as standout talents, with multiple events and a grueling schedule showcasing top high school athletes.

Kansas Perrine Ressler Baer Journal-World Phown Kansas’ Memorial Stadium Bil Stuart Shawnee Mission Robert Tague Rosedale Haskell Indians Tony Coffin Ted Lewis Billy Mills Alton Nephew Chef Bear Mills Lewis Couch Coffin Nephew Tague Bear Jim Franz Hillsboro Sak Gary Bear Salina Gilly Max Falkenstien Bill Stuart Robert Groseek Olathe Wit Ray Dyck Moundridge Bernie Perrine Derby T'S Parkenstion Kansas University

Topeka Drops Pair Of Home Baseball Openers

The Western League began with four teams tied for first after opening series losses at home by Albuquerque Sioux City Topeka. Amarillo swept at home against Colorado Springs to lead the standings. Tonight Amarillo visits Colorado Springs Sioux City goes to Des Moines Topeka plays Lincoln and Pueblo hosts Albuquerque.

Topeka Associated Amarillo Colorado Springs Sioux City Des Moines Albuquerque Pueblo Lincoln Colorado Springs

Lawrence High tennis sweeps Atchison in dual meet

Lawrence High School swept all five singles and won one of two doubles to defeat Atchison in a Friday dual at Atchison. Lawrence improves to three wins, one defeat, and a tie. next match is Wednesday at 3 p.m. against Highland Park on local courts.

Lawrence High School Atchison Lawrence Lions Highland Park Robert Reed Ron Clarkson Bet

Ohio Bowler Jumps Ahead In ABC Singles Tourney

ROCHESTER New York George Wade a Steubenville Ohio lefty leads the 53 4 annual American Bowling Congress singles tourney after a 744 total fueled by games of 247 239 and 25 percent spare spares he edged Dekalb Mich s El Pantula who had led since April 9 Wade misses only a seven pin to break the ABC singles record of 775 set by Lee Jouglard Detroit in 1951 the 33 year old remains the likeliest to win the crown

Rochester N.Y George Wade Steubenville Ohio American Bowling Congress Wade el Pantula Dekalb ABC Lee Jouglard Detroit St. Paul Minn

Home Runs Spark Friday AAA Action and Wins

Eight circuit blasts highlighted Friday night play in the American Association. Denver Bears stretched their win streak to four with a 7-6 comeback over Indianapolis Indians, while Wichita Braves earned a 5-0 win at Omaha with two homers by Chico Garcia and Eral Hersh. Louisville remained right behind with a 7-4 victory over Minneapolis. St Paul beat Charleston 4-2.

Denver Wichita Indianapolis Bears Indians Louisville Minneapolis Millers Braves Omaha St. Paul Charleston Chico Garcia Eral Hersh

Feat in Eighth Sparks Rally as Koppe Scores

In the eighth inning against Omaha, Garcia reached base with teammate Joe Koppe who had walked. Omaha loaded the bases in the ninth but failed to capitalize as relief pitcher Bob Giggle shut the door, ending the threat.

Fead Omaha Garcia Joe Koppe Bob Giggle

Cardinals Again Serve Homers In Record Numbers

Cardinals pitchers allowed eight homers in three games including a grand slam by Ray Jablonski as Milwaukee beat St. Louis 5-4 to stay atop the NL. Eddie Mathews and West Covington hit for Milwaukee, while Brooklyn and Philadelphia won and Chicago beat Cincinnati 2-1. Mickey Mantle drove in four as the Yankees beat Boston 7-1 and Cleveland topped Detroit 3-1.

St. Louis Cincinnati Ray Jablonsii Milwaukee Braves Eddie Mathews West Covington Brooklyn Pittsburgh Roger Craig Junior Gilliam Chiladelphia Giants del Ennis Manue Chicago Cubs Sam Jones Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Kansas City Ron Northey Cleveland Detroit

Early Wynn Dominates as Orioles Edge Nationals

Early Wynn pitched a five hitter to secure Baltimore's first win of the season. Gus Triandos delivered a decisive two run homer off Tom Poholsky, as Milwaukee's starter, who allowed 26 ground balls last season, faced trouble. Stu Miller took the loss after Bobby Thomson's sacrifice fly scored Mathews for an unearned run in the eighth.

Wynn Baltimore Gus Triando Washington Mibwaukee Tom Poholsky Gopher Reliiever Stu Miller Bobby Thomson Mathews

Shot Put Duel Tops Kansas Relays Card

Top contenders for U S Olympic berths highlighted the 31st Kansas Relays at Memorial Stadium. Parry OBrien of Travis AFB and Bill Nieder of Kansas were set to clash in a dream shot put duel after world bests and strong previous marks. About 1,000 thinclads from 63 schools competed as records were within reach across multiple events including discus, javelin, relays, and the decathlon led by Buzz Frasier.

Kansas Lyman Buzz) Frasier Baltimore Md Olympic Club

Franlét Stars in Five-Event Decathlon Lead

Franlét former University of Kansas high jump star and football end scored 3759 points in the first five events Friday with a 138 point jump on Phille Key of Wyoming. Trailing Mulkey a GI from Stella Mo were Manwarring Oklahoma A M Clark Iowa State Hawkins Nebraska Saxton Ft. Bliss Bill Appleby Wisconsin State and Believer Wichita. The final five events in the decathlon were to be run off this morning.

Franlét University of Kansas Phille Key University of Wyoming Mulkey Stella Charles Manwarring Oklahoma A&m Bob Clark Iowa State Bill Hawkins Nebraska Dale Saxton Ft. Bliss Tex Bill Appleby Wisconsin State Jerry Believer Wichita

Betsy Rawls Leads Dallas Open After Round Two

Betsy Rawls of Spartanburg holds a one stroke lead going into the final round of the $7,500 Dallas Women's Open in Texas. Rawls shot 73 in yesterday's second round for 145 total while Marlene Bauer Hagge Asheville NC and Fay Crocker Montevideo Uruguay are tied for second at 146. Mary Jena Faulk Thomasville GA fell from first to 150 after an 80 in the first round lead.

Dallas Tex Betsy Rawls Spartanburg D.C Miss Rawls Marlene Bauer Hagge Asheville N.C Fay Crocker Montievdeo Uruguay Mary Jena Faulk Thomasville

Autherine Lucy to Wed Texas Minister in Dallas

Miss Autherine Lucy, 26, once expelled from the University of Alabama after campus race riots, is to marry Rev. H. C. Foster, 27, a student minister at Butler College Tyler Texas, at 3 p.m. tomorrow at St John s Baptist Church. Rev. Ernest Estell will officiate.

Autherine Lucy Texas Dallas University of Alabama H. C. Foster Butler College Tyler, Tex St. John's Baptist Church Ernest Estell

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