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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1955
Page
8
The Pony spikers secured a decisive win in a triangular track meet at Emporia defeating Highland Park and another opponent. The victory showcases strong serving and quick attacks, signaling momentum for the team this season.
Vic Raschi, 34, right hander and former New York Yankee ace, signed with the Kansas City Athletics after a week’s Cardinals release. Manager Lou Boudreau optimistic he can prove he still can win in the majors despite prior back trouble and limited spring play. Raschi, from Conesus NY, told Kansas City owner Arnold Johnson his arm is sound and ready for a regular turn. Deal completed by long distance phone. terms undisclosed but believed conditional. The A’s have seen weak starting pitching this season with Alex Kellner the only complete game hurler.
In a decisive meet performance the athlete won the half mile the mile and the two mile events earning 15 points for the team. The performance showcased endurance and strategic pacing across all distances.
CFOA Friday notes show Maintenance team leading with routs and ammonia and nitric acid mentions. Monday Ladies League standings list Vincent's and Lil Weaver's near top, with high scores including a 205 game and 499 by Faye Dimared, plus multiple 400 series across teams.
Haskell Lawrence Junior High heads to Emporia Thursday afternoon for a meet with the Emporia freshmen. Phillies rookie pitcher Lynn Lovenguth is nicknamed Little Giant for his 5 20, 170 pound frame.
Oklahoma A and M star J W Mashburn dazzled at the Kansas Relays with a 46.3 anchor split and a 3:11.6 mile relay, prompting a new post meet voting plan for the most valuable award won by Dean Smith of Texas.
Charles a 33 year old former heavyweight champion faces John Holman a 27 year old Chicago Negro in a 10 round bout at the City auditorium in Miami Beach CBS will televise at 9 p m CST Charles seeks a title shot against Rocky Marciano after two losses last year Holman recently stopped Cesar Brion in a bout at this venue locating Brion who had pushed Charles and Joe Louis to the limit in prior fights Holman has 15 KOs in 37 fights with 10 losses.
Emporia Kasi College of Emporia won a triangular track meet with 12 first places led by Lloyd Elm who seized three victories. C of E posted 8356 points Baker 315 6 McPherson 261 3 Elm ran an iron man event securing multiple wins.
Bob Turley pitched a one-hitter as the New York Yankees defeated the Chicago White Sox 5 0, lifting New York to first place for the first time since 1953. Turley fanned 10, walked nine, and credited strong defense and hitting behind him.
In Houston Joey Giambra from Buffalo outpointed Jimmy Welch of Columbus. In Richmond Tony Dupas defeated Leon Gaines. In London Randy Turpin stopped Alex Buxton to claim the British light heavyweight title.
Exceptional Opportunity seeks a man aged 25 to 45 with good education and sales, teaching, or executive experience for a worthwhile business venture. They offer substantial investment and potential earnings from 4000 to 5500 dollars yearly. respond with Box N-89, Journal World, Lawrence Kans.
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