Knox Turns Pro For 1956 Canadian League Deal
Ronnie Knox of UCLA opted to turn professional, agreeing to a 1956 contract with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian League. He cited eligibility doubts and lack of financial aid support at UCLA as factors, planning to complete his education first while pursuing pro football. Arnett, UCLA back Jon Arnett, noted he would stay in school and finish his education before considering any pro offers.
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Haddix and Simmons Deliver Seventh Straight Wins for Phillies
Haddix and Simmons each earned their seventh straight victory with six-hitters as the Philadelphia Phillies swept a two-night doubleheader. The Phils defeated the Pirates 2-8 and 11-2, extending their improved play despite earlier doubts.
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Simmons Pitch Wins in Phillies NL pennant chase
The Phillies won with Simmons on the mound boosting a .636 post All-Star record but only inched up one spot in the NL standings. Cardinals beat Milwaukee 6-2 to slow Braven, Giants beat Brooklyn 3-1, and Cincinnati trimmed Chicago 2-0 to close the gap. Mantle hit his 42nd homer as the Yankees routed Boston 12-2 to widen their lead to nine and Detroit outlasted Cleveland 6-4 in 15 innings. White Sox crushed Kansas City 12-1 and Baltimore beat Washington 3-0.
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South Park All Stars Clash With Seabrook Addition
An all star 12 year old team from South Park Recreation League faces Seabrook addition in Topeka at 7 tonight. Local youth players compete for early season recognition on the city field.
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Fights Last Night By Associated Press
Milwaukee fighter George Johnson stopped Er nest Burford in 1 44 to claim victory. In Miami Beach Russ Tague edged La lly Perez by decision while Billy Peacock out pointed Toulo Lopez in Los Angeles. Larry Klaus of San Antonio was named head trainer for Wyoming University teams.
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Stagg Honored by Lions Club Amid Birthday Tributes
Amos Alonzo Stagg, the grand old man of football, received birthday tributes including a White House telegram at a Lions Club event in Stockton. The note praised his lifetime work in youth training and physical fitness, as coaches and peers lauded Stagg despite recent PCC overpayment suspicions involving USC coach Red Sanders.
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Suggs Defends Norwood Title Against 20 Top Women
Louise Suggs will defend her Norwood Hills Women's Invitational Open title against 20 leading women professionals at Norwood Hills in St. Louis. Suggs won last year with 286, 14 under par, and recently won the All-Tec in Chicago. Challengers include Marlene Bauer Hagge Kathy Cornelius Mary Lena Faulk Fay Crocker. first prize is 900 dollars.
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Clinton and Odd Fellows Win District Meet Games
Clinton and Odd Fellows each won 43 games to stay in the District tournament in Richland Tuesday night. They eliminated Berryton and other rivals as key matchups set for tonight including Ray Christian Jewelera and Odd Fellows at 7, Marling vs Midwest Appliance at 8:15, and Yacht Club vs Clinton in the nightcap with the loser eliminated.
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Olympic Track Coach Admitted to Hospital
MINNEAPOLIS 1 Jim Kelly, Minnesota University and U S Olympic track and field coach, became ill Tuesday and was admitted to University hospitals for observation. He suffered a heart attack last spring but has been in good health for six weeks. Dr James C Dahl said there was no indication the illness was cardiac and Kelly would remain hospitalized for several days for further observation.
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Reinwald Lenahan Split Mound Duties In Legion Win 6 1
Reinwald and Lenahan combined for a six to one Legion win as they shut down the Second District All Stars for six innings. Lenahan relieved in the eighth, allowing one hit and walking one, while Reinwald fanned three and yielded three hits in seven frames. The Morgan Mack Junior Legion plays Maurer Neurer of Kansas City's league tonight in a tune up before the state district tourney in Oklahoma City.
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Local baseball rally adds two runs in eighth inning
Two more runs scored for the locals in the eighth on three hits. Melton singled after one out but Was retired on Hill's fielder's choice. Hill stole second and Sisk reached on an error. Dunigan then doubled, bringing home both runners. Reinwald opened shakily on the mound.
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Stars Near All-Star Ron Huff Sparking Late Rally
The Stars built momentum as Ron Huff sparked an early rally while Rey Wook, a first baseman and All-Star, hit a timely triple. Reinwald struggled through six innings before giving up more trouble in the sixth as the game unfolded with core performers delivering in key moments.
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Amarillo Defeats Hawks To Tighten League Lead
Amarillo beat Topeka 85 to and extended its first place lead in the Western League. Albuquerque edged Lincoln 1 to 0 to move within 3 games of second. Des Moines won, defeating Pu- something, as the league race tightens for second place.
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Amarillo Gold Sox Rally To Beat Topeka. Schedule Set
In a high scoring matchup, the Amarillo Gold Sox defeated Topeka 10-3 with a late surge in the third inning. Tonight’s slate features Sioux City at Colorado Springs Des Moines at Puebla Topeka at Amarillo and Lincoln at Albuquerque.
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Mars Rotates On Its Axis Every 24 Hours 37 Minutes
Mars completes a full rotation roughly every 24 hours and 37 minutes, giving it a longer solar day than Earth. The duration is used in planning missions and understanding Mars day length for operations and科学 observations.
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