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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1955

Page

5

NCAA Is Ready Wilkinson to Answer Oklahoma Report

NCAA infractions panel prepared to answer and present findings on Oklahoma. Officials Earl Sneed and Bud Wilkinson declined comment, saying they would appear before the council if required. The report outlines coach contract norms and obligations for institutions and individuals in coaching contracts.

NCAA Wilkinson Oklahoma Chicago National Collegiate Athletic Assn University of Oklahoma Earl Sneed Bud Wilkinson Iie

K U Net Record at 2-0 After Monday Victory

Kansas University tennis team improved to 2-0 by defeating Iowa State 2 1. E opened its season here Friday by blanking Nebraska. The next Jayhawker match is Friday against Washburn. Riles Kane def Harliman Hampe. Klin Hadke def Burforel Shey 2 6 2.

Kansas University Ames Iowa State Nebraska Riles-Kane Harliman-Hampe klin-Hadke Burforel- Shey

How We Did It: Spooner Stuns With Fast Win

The Brooklyn pitcher Karl Spooner impressed with a blazing fastball, matching the scout's praise as a promising rookie with a sharp curve. His performance drew attention from observers who called him unedited in his debut and suggested a bright future ahead.

Karl Spooner Brooklyn

Tests of Power For Big Leagues To Begin Today

The season opens with East West meetings day and night as the Yankees and White Sox start strong. Milwaukee faces Brooklyn with Bob Buhl top starter. St Louis meets Cincinnati while Chicago moves to right handers. Cleveland meets Washington as Lemon aims to halt Washington’s skid. Boston pressures New York with Brewin and Portocarrero set for KC.

Milwaukee St. Louis Brooklyn New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Cleveland Yanks White Sox Comiskey Park Washington Senators Baltimore Detroit Boston Kansas City Braves Polo Grounds New York Giants Cards Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh Bobby Thomson Brooks Dodgers Leo Durocher Ruben Gomez Johnny Antonelli Bob Buhl Cardinals Robin Roberts the Brooks Harvey Haddix Redlegs Russ Meyer Corky Valgitine Bob Lemon Lemon Maury McDermott Municipal Stadium Willard Nixon Mike Fornieles Bob Turley New York Tom Brewn Arnie Portocarrero

Boxing results from last night headline bout list

The report lists results from fights with Rocky Castellani beating Chico Faron and Lulu Perez winning over Rudy Garcia, plus Oscar Pita defeating Freddie Fonforte. Local venues included Brooklyn Los Angeles Brockton and Argentina with ten round limits indicated.

Uby Associated Pross New York Rocky Castellani Cleveland Chico Faron Cuba Brooklyn Lulu Perez Rudy Garlia Los Angeles Brockton Mass Oscar Pita Argentina Freddie Fonforte

Thirteen Greyhounds Remain in Abilene Third Round

In Abilene Kansas thirteen greyhounds remain in the spring futurity at the National Cursing Assn spring meet. Notables include Yonder Hill owned by C J Haas of Junction City. Yonder Hill defeated Dan Twister owned by L B Butler of Belton Texas in yesterday’s second round.

Abilene Kas

Diamond Data Roundup Showcases League Scores

The AP led summary covers American League standings with Chicago and New York, Boston, Cleveland, Baltimore, Washington, and other clubs. National League results and upcoming matchups are listed, along with Texas and Southern associations schedules and notable game outcomes for Fort Worth, Oklahoma City, Shreveport, and others. The column notes Monday schedules, postponed games, and minor league equivalents across several leagues.

Associated Press Chicago New York Boston Cleveland Kansas City Brewer Sullivan Portocarrero Turley Baltimore Jerroit Pallea Garver Washington Va Meyer Milwaukee Buhl Antonelli Gomez “Ch Pittsburgh Andre Od Plauefield Philadelphia Hadie Va Roberts

Nebraska Baseball Rolls Past Kansas 13-1 in League Clash

Nebraska sent 17 hits and forced seven Kansas errors to beat Kansas University 13-1. The Cornhuskers aimed to preserve their Big Seven win streak as Floyd Temple's Jayhawks struggled early with pitching and fielding lapses.

Nebraska Kansas University Cornhuskers Kansas Floyd Temple Jayhawkers N.Y

Greenlaw Leads Nebraskas Winover Kansas in Opener

Willie Greenlaw pitched deep into the game with 17 strikeouts and hit a two run homer in the eighth as Nebraska rolled past Kansas 7 0. Jim Cederdahl doubled and tripled driving in runs while Don Brown added key RBI in a four run fourth inning. Wayne Tiemeier took the loss for Kansas as KU eyes next week’s schedule versus Iowa State at Ames.

Willie Greenlaw Nebraska Jim Cederdahl Wayne Tiemeier Greenlaw K.U Jays Kansas Don Brown Cederdahl Jayhawkers Iowa State Ames

Colorado Springs Beats Wichita in WL Chase

Colorado Springs edged Wichita to move into second in the Western League standings as Sioux City held first. The Sky Sox smashed four home runs, led by a three-run shot in the third inning, while Wichita struck early but fell behind.

Tox Cares Colorado Springs Wichita Indians Sioux City Spas Sky Sox Jake Yoen Dick Lommerd Ton Cooper Innins Geip Sheers Wilia Lincoln Des Mayres Pueblo Sioux

Haskell Insyne Competes At Ottawa Track Meet

The Haskell Insyne track team traveled to Ottawa High School for a meet at the Quang University track. The Cyclones were ranked favorites entering the event this afternoon.

Haskell Ottawa Haskell Insyne Ottawa High Quang University Cyclones

Ford Robby Score Topics of Skippers

New York managers weigh in on pitchers and base runners in a roundtable of opinions. Pint Richards praises Whitey Ford as possibly the best American League pitcher and notes his steady improvement since Army service in 1993. Fred Haney lauds Jackie Robinson as the top base runner after Ty Cobb, highlighting his speed and strategic acumen. Leo Durocher comments on Herb Score, predicting a 20 win season and noting Score’s pace and potential as a Lefty Grove-like star.

New York Pint Richards Orioles Whitey Ford Hut Fred Haney Pirates Ty Cobb Jackie Robinson Cobb Robinson Jackie Leo Durocher Giants Herb Score Cleland Lefty Grove

Carter Smith Set For Title Bout In Boston Garden

Lightweight champion Jimmy Carter to clash with Wallace Smith in a Boston Garden title defense on June 1. Rematch follows Carter's Cincinnati victory. broadcast coast to coast on ABC TV with New England blackout. Cockell contract notes and boxing title defense terms draw involvement from LBC officials and promoters.

Carter New York Jimmy Carter Wallace Bud) Smith Cincinnary Boston Garden Smith Cincinnati ABC New England

A Man Called Peter Praised by Kansas City Times

An editorial from The Kansas City Times applauds the film A MAN CALLED PETER for its human portrayal of Peter Marshall. The piece notes the movie’s departure from Hollywood gimmicks and its use of Marshall’s own words to inspire guidance amid dark times.

The Kansas City Times Peter Kansas Peter Marshall Annapolis Pearl Harbor Peter Io Hollywood Path Peter Mourshall

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