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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1955
Page
6
The State Board of Health announced 20 new polio cases in Kansas for the past week, lifting the 1953 total and marking another surge. In England at Scunthorpe an ironstone mine collapse killed four workers and injured three others, with 118 reported as the date line.
Ed Corrigan describes a tight AL outlook with Yankees four percent ahead of Boston, White Sox and Indians close behind. Boston and Cleveland meet tonight as New York faces Detroit. Casey Stengel’s men also duel Baltimore twice as the chase tightens. Dodgers struggle in NL as rain postpones NY Giants vs Pirates doubleheader.
Kansas City Athletics announce the signing of three youths from the August tryout camp. Larry Bowers an 18 year old right handed pitcher from Cleveland Missouri joins twins Ron and Don McCutcheon of Osawatomie Kansas after tryouts at Seminole Oklahoma.
Kansas City reports 29 year old pitcher John Kume, eight years in pro ball, to join the Athletics from Savannah Georgia in the South Atlantic League. This season he has three wins and nine losses after a 14 7 mark last year.
Missouri coach Don Faurot announces that halfback Arjjetterman will not play this year to focus on full time studies. The veteran, who also starred in Tiger baseball, weighed the football and baseball duties and opted for academics. The move affects the University of Missouri football squad this season.
American and National leagues list won loss and percentages with behind figures. Schedules note night games across cities including Baltimore Chicago New York Detroit Boston Cleveland Kansas City and Washington with pitchers Pascual Kellner Turley Lary Sullivan and others. Monday results show rain postponements while minor leagues in American Association and Southern Association list scores and upcoming games.
New York report on Rocky Marciano and Archie Moore at a contract signing. Moore ignited tension by telling Marciano he aims to win the title, while Helfand watched as the pair exchanged sharp remarks. The moment sets up heightened anticipation for the Sept. 20 heavyweight bout.
New York Detroit outfielder Al Kaline age 20 in his second season holds a large lead for the American League batting crown with five weeks left. Kaline up to .351 after last week, Vic Power sliding to .314, Harvey Kuenn at .313. In the National League Richie Ashburn leads at .331 over Roy Campanella, while Ted Kluszewski and Duke Snider pace home runs and RBIs. Columbia Tenn Monsantos post a no hit win in the National Semi Pro Tournament opener, Levy Turner throwing eight no hit innings with 18 strikeouts as the tourney features a $10,000 first prize and two weeks of games.
Navy athletic director Capt. C. Elliott Loughlin says the academy will not seek a post season bowl bid this year even if undefeated. He noted a Sugar Bowl win last season aided public relations but warned against frequent bowl appearances within a few years.
The Kansas City A's hold the majors best one run record with 22 wins and 12 losses as they prep for 16 games against pennant rivals. They beat Boston four times, White Sox three times, and twice each over New York and Cleveland. Cleveland leads NL with 19 of 32 one-run wins. Yankees 20-15. Dodgers 19-16. Farmers used 373 kWh in July 1954, up 46 from July 1953.
Des Moines secured a measure of momentum in the Western League by splitting a Monday double header. The Bruins, in fourth place, capitalized on Lincoln’s miscues and Des Moines’ own hit totals to bolster their bid for third as Colorado Springs Pueblo Wichita and Sioux City left the standings unchanged in the final stretch of the season.
MOBILE Alan Buddy reports that Lions coach Buddy Layne criticized Layne Shoulder’s performance, calling it bad. The remark followed a recent practice session and was met with mixed responses from players and staff.
Parker of the Detroit Lions said Monday night QB Bobby Layne's shoulder is in bad shape but doctors will check in Detroit tomorrow. They may send him for treatment depending on X-ray results and what they reveal about the injury.
New York report finds insurers cover only a small portion of flood damage from a major Northeastern floods weekend. Wind and rain claims exist but total losses uncertain. Companies expect payments on auto and marine policies in Connecticut Massachusetts New York Pennsylvania and New Jersey though precise figures are unavailable.
Police hunted for a gang that seized seven Sten guns five .22 rifles and several rifle magazines from a cadet unit at Liverpool College. Authorities doubt Irish nationalists were involved and local army HQ questioned whether the theft had political overtones.
TOPEKA The Topeka Daily Capital said today Jeff Robertson has submitted his resignation as chairman of the Kansas Corporation Commission. He has held the post since 1942. Governor Fred Hall is expected to announce after his Colorado vacation. McVey, Snyder, Byrd, and Townsend are potential successors guiding Hall’s 1940s politics.
The Topeka Hornets host the Kansas City Clowns in an inning softball game at 8 tonight at Lincoln Park. The matchup features local teams in a weekend warmup with tickets at gate.
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