Lawrence Roars To Easy Victory In 3-Way Event
Lawrence High dominated a triangular track meet at Atchison, winning 18 firsts and scoring 10434 points against 42 for Leavenworth and 231 for Atchison. Coach Jerry Rogers led the Lions, with hurdler Buddy Bookwalter sweeping high and low hurdles. Lawrence advances to the Baker Relays at Baldwin next Saturday.
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Baldwin
Buddy Bookwalter
Lawrence Lions Sweep Meet With Multiple Event Wins
Lawrence performers dominated the competition posting wins across sprint and field events. Bookwalter shared the 120 yard highs title with three others while Cawley set a season best 4:47.4 mile. Stinson remained undefeated in shot put and Creamer anchored the medley relay.
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Bookwalter
Galen Cawley
Jaydee Stinson
Gary Creamer
A's Bolster Rotation as Vic Raschi Joins Club
Veteran pitcher Vic Raschi joins the Kansas City Athletics after being released by St. Louis, aiming to strengthen a shaky staff. He could start or pitch in relief as KC edges Boston 8 7 in 11 innings with Finigan delivering a bases loaded single. Power, Kellner pace KC, while Pow er homers for Boston. Cardinals at Philadelphia postponed.
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Kansas City Athletics
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Boston
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Tom Hurd
Finigan
Kansas Sty
Vic Power
Sammy White
Norm Zuchin
Philadelphia
Two Workers Die in Kansas Turnpike Project Accident
SMATFIELD GREEN Kas two workers were killed in an accident on a Kansas turnpike construction project. Frederick Steel of Dunlap and Bonafacio Sulega were buried near an excavation for an abutment about a mile east of here. They were employed by the Rewaran Sat Construction Co.
Nieder Poised to Lift Shot Put Record at Drake Relays
Kansas athlete Bill Nieder, 215 pounds, aims to beat defending Drake Relays champion Tom Jones and approach the weight of Jones in Des Moines. Nieder trains with heavy lifts and sprint work, pushing the Kansas program toward a possible Grand Slam at Texas Kansas and Des Moines events.
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Jack Torrence
Brewers Hopeful as Thomson Leads Braves into Pennant Fight
Milwaukee manager Charlie Grimm prays for better health and relies on Bobby Thomson as he backs a favorable Antonelli trade hoping for the NL pennant. Thomson shines offensively but Antonelli silences him in a 3-2 New York win while rain limits schedule activity. Yankees surge to first place behind Bob Turley, as Red Sox slip after an 11th inning loss. Lemon and Kaline power Detroit and Cleveland drives past Washington.
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Labour seeks study to cut two-year draft term
The opposition Labour party asked today for a study to see if the nation's two-year draft term can be cut. The motion is scheduled for debate in the House of Commons Thursday. Bob Trice, Kansas City Athletics pitcher, is a diligent reader of the Bible.
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House of Commons
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Kansas City Athletics
Change in Scoring Costly to Haskell For Ottawa
The Haskell Institute track team lost a close dual to Ottawa High School 72 1/20 to 68 19/20 on Ottawa track. The Brave defeat followed a requested relay scoring change by Ottawa coach and coach Warner A Coffin, impacting the meet outcome. The Tribe next races at the Baker Relays Saturday.
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Toms!) Coffin
Youngsters Shine in Track Meet with Fast Times and Clears
In a crowded event, Factor and Kaiser lead wins in hurdles and sprints. Mills and Nephew top distance races while Haskell and Partridge anchor a winning relays team. Discus, shot put, and high jump see Collins and Welburn among the top throwers.
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Braves Sweep Relay Wins Spark Meet Victory
Ottawa gained nine points unusual for relay wins as the Braves captured three relays. Leon Factor of Haskell led with 12 points claiming the high and low hurdles and a third in the broad jump.
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Haskell
Freshman Bailey Shines for Coffin Team in Ottawa Meet
Coffin lauds improvement of young runners in Tuesday action. Freshman Ken Bailey placed second in the 220-yard dash behind Fred Kaiser of Ottawa with a :23.0 clocking, after a :22.5 time in a Friday relays 80-yard leg that tied the school record. Thiel and Haskell also starred as Haskell won eight events.
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Super Chief's Son No-Hitter Rocks Oklahoma City
Allie Dale Reynolds, son of the retired baseball star, pitched a seven inning high school no hit game in Oklahoma City. The 18 year old senior at Oklahoma City Classes allowed three walks and struck out five of 23 opponents, dominating Northeast rivals.
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Northeast
Pitching links to Yankee lineage in Classen clash
The report notes a right handed pitcher with a father who played for the New York Yankees in a Classen vs North East A matchup. It also mentions Evie Guerin riding Summer Tan and Social Outcast in the same context.
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Evie Guerin
State Horse Racing Leaders 1954 Stakes Wins Noted
In 1954 on New York state tracks the department lead was posted as 17 stakes by an unnamed jockey. Eddie Arcaro secured 5 16 stakes, reflecting notable event wins and strong season performance.
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Eddie Arcaro
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