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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1957

Page

5

White Sox Off Fast With 6-1 Mark Lead Over Yankees

The Chicago White Sox start spring with an 11-6 record and a half game lead over the New York Yankees as Al Lopez’s club wins 6-1 over Detroit. Ted Williams goes 3-for-5 for Boston in a 12-7 win over Washington, while Cleveland beats Kansas City 6-3. Cincinnati defeats Chicago Cubs 6-3 in the lone NL game.

Chicago White Sox al Lopez McEe Guy Lope New York Yankees White Sox Yankees Lopez Sox Tigers Boston Ted Williams Red Sox Washington Cleveland Indians Kansas City A’s

Dusek Dillon Clash In Local Mat Fight

The Dusek Dillon feud heads to the Community Building on Saturday for a featured mat bout. Promoter Bob Craddock backs the match as part of a three event card starting at 8:30 with doors at 7:15. Thor Hagen faces Rip Hawk in the opening bout. Larry Hamilton returns to action after a Texas stint while Mike DiBiase battles Hamilton in a key semi final.

Joe Dusek Black-Jack Dillon Dusek Dillon Lawrence Junior Chamber of Commercce Bob Craddock Jaycees Jon Lawrence Mike DiBiase Larry Hamilton Presley DiBiase The Cornhuskers Midwest Canada Lincoln Hamilton Texas Lone Star State Larry St. Joseph Thor Hagen Viking Minneapolis Roughhouser Rip Hawk

Baseball Scores And Schedule Roundup

Daily baseball results and upcoming games across the American and National leagues. Highlights include Chicago and Boston wins, Cleveland topping Kansas City, and Washington’s triumph over Baltimore along with several scheduled Friday fixtures.

Kanwaka School Ends Classes With Basket Dinner

Kanwaka Grade School will end Tuesday with final day 1 classes. A basket dinner is scheduled for 7 p.m. followed by a program taught by Mrs. Faye Thomas. The school has 18 pupils and the public is invited to the dinner and program.

Kanwaka Faye ‘Thomas

Detroit Tigers Front Office Turmoil Signals Power Shift

Office strife at Briggs Stadium spills onto management ranks as Harold Manahan steps down and Harvey Hansen takes over. Reports say ownership moved player-deal power to Personnel Director John J. Mc Hale, prompting Briggs to threaten departure while insisting final authority remains his. Board vows constructive action amid uncertainty around the team’s leadership and future.

Othe Burne Pyle Stim Pengees Fieksh Leberal Harold O Manel Mas Anarr Tigers Harvey Hansen Detroit News Briggs John J. McHale Edgar Greene Briggs Stadium Hansen Fenner

Bronze plaque honors McBeth for decade at Conoco

M. V. McBeth of Lawrence received a bronze plaque from Continental Oil Co. in recognition of ten years as Conoco agent. The award was presented by O. B. Cowsert district manager from Topeka.

M. V. McBeth Miss. Sr. J Continental Oil Co Conoco Lawrence O. B. Cowsert Topeka

Doctoring Your Golf Game Advice From 1957 Column

Golf instruction notes discuss ball position and swing technique to avoid hooks. Open the clubface at address and finish with the back of the left hand up to prevent hands rolling over. Guidance includes aiming for height with pitch shots and a promo for Dr. Middlecoff's booklet.

John F. Dille

Kansas Traffic Deaths Reported Over 24 Hours

Kansas records show 40 fatalities in the last 24 hours with a total of 157 for the year to date. One earlier death is included in the tally.

Topekary Kansas

Tax Equalization Ordered in Atchison County

The Kansas Tax Commission orders Atchison County to begin countywide property assessment equalization on May 20, running through July and possibly into fall. Roy S. McCue says the process may take the summer and into autumn, marking the first such statewide carder in years. The aim is uniform assessment of real and personal property across rural and urban, commercial, industrial, and residential uses after a petition from about 300 taxpayers.

Topria Atchison County Kansas Commission of Revenue and Tasulion Atchison County Board of Commnissioners Roy S. McCue Tax Commission Commission

Easter vacation ends as Eudora schools resume

Eudora schools reopened Tuesday after Easter break with students returning from the holiday recess. Community members including Mrs. John Kazmaier and others attended local events and visits noted for last week and Easter guests gathered at the Kinred home with extended family from several cities. Charles Zillner of Kansas City injured his eye at work five weeks ago and is mentioned in the local notices.

Eudora John Kazmaier Hutchinson Clarence Daugherty San Diego Calif Baldwin Melvin Fishey Lawrence George Lothholz Mattie Kindred Home Leo Riley Jackie Barbara Don Riley Ralph Meyers Kansas City Faegene McFarland Linda David Marsha Lake Carolyn Dove Wichita Alpha Catlin Louie Kindred Judy Lyle Carrol Gerstenberger LaWanda Sue Net Catlin Ralph White

Community Notes from Eudora Area Residents Gathered

A dense list of local visits and gatherings includes Jas back at work after eye strain, Jack Morris returning to Naval Air Station Vee Field after Cuba training, and Billie Edelbrock with children visiting from Fresno. Numerous relatives from Lawrence to Miles City and Denver drop by for Easter meals and church events, while missionary talks and conferences are held at Friends Church in Lawrence.

St Margaret's Hospital Jas Jack B Morris A J. Mucecrs Eudora Naval Air Station Vee Field Cuba Mia Billie Edelbrock Fresno Calif Visted Pete Edelbrock Agnes Molder Emma Baker Lawrence Arthur Maelsg Miles City Mont Bill Bi Haelsie Viola Gerstenberger Ned Rice Topeka Junior Bosley Linda Kansas City Ross Smith Ereil Craven Everett Wotan Hersbert Knabe Twilla Harry Hagenbuch Clara Baecker Res George Thomas Lawrence Friends Church Friends Church A. Gerstenberger Leana Cerstenberger Denver Cole Ethel Gere Stenberger Byers Col Fadora George Parkins Fred Perkins Colorado Springs Colo Carrol Gerstenberger Ronald Young Clifton Lawellin Relton Gary Lawellin Debra Katherine Mary Cook Robert Reusch

Fresno to Kansas City Visit Amid Neighborly Notices

Residents from Fresno and Lawrence area travel and visit kin across states. Mrs. Don Lewis family returns to Eudora after weeks with Mr. Lewis’s parents in Nevada MO. Families including Sommer and Ziesenis attend Mrs. Charles Ziesenis Summers funeral in Sand Spring OK and in Lawrence. Local gatherings and greetings extend to Hesper neighborhood friends and relatives.

Fresno Calif Kansas City Grant Edelbrock Don Lewis Eudora Lewis Nevada Herman Mai Ane Ertl Myers Broomfield Cole Frank Sommer Albert Colman Lawrence Sommer John Sommer Paul Sommer Fred Ziesenis Sand Spring Okla Charles Ziesenis

Victoria Club Dinner Hosts Easter Guests in Lawrence

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Kans of Lawrence attended Easter dinner with the Fleming family as Mr. and Mrs. Alden Fleming hosted a Tuesday evening gathering at the Party House in Lawrence.

Victoria, Club Lawrence Wayne Kans Alden Fleming

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