Kansas University Primed For Stars In Track And Football
Kansas University shows strong chances to land top State stars for football and track. Duane from Gardiner High is pegged as a likely Jay, excelling in sprints and relays. Bill Nieder of KU aims for a Drake Relays shot put title, with Jones of Ohio and Vick of UCLA as solid challengers.
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U.C.L.A
Hoosiers appeal expected in two freshmen ineligibility case
Chicago report says Indiana University freshmen Paxton Lumpkin and Charles Brown were banned for one varsity season for AAU tourney play. Indiana intends to seek reinstatement, with commissioner Tug Wilson noting extenuating circumstances. Brown and Lumpkin, Chicago natives and former Du Sable stars, argued the AAU assured participation would not jeopardize eligibility.
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Boxers, Cat Spark Pursuit Injuring Man in Haddon Heights
Leonard Allen, 45, was walking a friend's boxer Queenie in Haddon Heights when the dog chased a cat and dragged him, banging him against a curb and breaking five ribs. He is recovering today.
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Tidwell Enters Drake Mile to Challenge Wes Santee
Emporia State standout Bill Tidwell joins the Drake Relays mile at 3:45 p.m. to test Wes Santee and Fred Dwyer. Tidwell, a sophomore back after two years in service, has run indoors under 14:10 and aims for sub 4:10 at Drake. He anchors Emporia sprint medley and mile relay teams and previously beat Santee in high school and in a service race.
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Iowa
Art Dalzell
Kansas
Henry Kennedy
Selwyn Jones
Michigan State
Kaline Delivers for Tigers As Rookie Batting Leader
New York reports Detroit’s Al Kaline, signed with a 35000 bonus in 1953, is a key hitter for the Tigers. At 20, he leads the American League with a .452 mark in 42 at bats, 19 hits in 138 games last season, and has four homers, second to Bob Nieman’s five in the circuit.
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Rip) Repulski
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Big Seven Cage Aces Added to Pro Team Lists
The NBA disclosed on Monday the drafting of 12 more collegians beyond the April 13 draft. Milwaukee took seven players, Minneapolis two, Boston three, and New York one. Names include Chris Harris Dayton, Jim Fryd Eastern Kentucky, Joe Gunderman Siena, Roy Irvin Southern California, Jack Sheehy Cornell, George Hesch Gannon, Pete White West Virginia, Bob Jeangerard Colorado, Chuck Duncan Iowa State, Vernon McNeal Tennessee A & J, Robert Hughes Texas Southern, and M. Harrington Mississippi Southern.
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Belk Tops NC Women? No, Fencer Wins Two Titles in One Year
New York University's Abraham Belk became the lone fencer to claim two National Collegiate individual titles in a single year by winning both the epee and foil events in 1947. In 1949 rules changed to allow competition in only one weapon per athlete, ending such dual wins.
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Building Permits Issued for Five Home Additions and Shed
Building Inspector Wallace Hicklin issued permits for five home addition projects at Harold Krull 1819 Me St 1000 dollars Kenneth Goll 1841 Me St 500 R H Hamill 1246 Prairie Ave 400 C F Richardson 736 Me St 810 L F Craig 301 Miss St 1000 A permit also was issued to Burt F Johnson for a temporary shed at North St for 300 dollars.
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Owen Placed on Staff For College All-Stars
CHICAGO Steve Owen former New York Giants pro coach was added to the All-Star coaching staff for the College vs pro champion game at Soldier Field on the night of Aug 12. The game features 1954 collegiate seniors against the Cleveland Browns with Curley Lambeau as head coach and Hunk Anderson as line coach.
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Drake Race by Wes Planned for Video
Kansas mile star Wes Santee will race for a coast to coast audience at 3 45 p m Saturday as he attempts to run a four minute mile at the 46th Drake Relays in Des Moines. CBS will televise one hour from 3 to 4 p m with Des Moines area blackout. Santee faces six top distance men including Fred Dwyer and Billy Tidwell in a field that may feature opponents after a rain delayed Kansas Relays.
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Castellani and Perez Triumph in TV Boxing Showdowns
NewYork fighters Rocky Castellani and Lulu Perez won decisive television bouts last night as Victims suffered cuts and layoffs. Castellani outpointed Cuba’s Chico Varona over 10 rounds at Nicholas Arena, with Varona sustaining a stitched cut and Castellani favored for a May 23 bout against Milo Savage or Paul Pender. Perez defeated Rudy Garcia with a unanimous decision at Brooklyn’s Eastern Parkway Arena, Garcia cut twice and Perez set to face Carmelo Costa at Madison Square Garden if Costa wins next Monday.
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One man gang nabbed in Port Huron counterfeiting bust
Port Huron Michigan police say they smashed a one man counterfeiting ring. A boy around ten paid used plaster of Paris molds to strike lead nickels, good enough for vending machines. He told police the idea came from a TV show and was released to his parents.
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Lawrence City approves 19th Street Terrace improvement plan
In a resolution adopted April 1955, Lawrence Kansas city officials authorize grading paving and widening 19th Street Terrace to 26 feet from Michigan Street to Maine Street. Property owners liable for taxes may protest within days. if not, the board will proceed with the project per law. May UK 1955.
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