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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1955

Page

5

Tribe Rally Tops Yankees in Sloppy Hot Weather

Cleveland Indians win 5-2 against the New York Yankees despite missing Larry Doby Gene Woodling and Vic Wertz. Ferris Fain drives in two, Hoot Evers adds two hits as Bob Lennon earns his 14th victory. Minnie Minoso extends hitting streak to 19 games.

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Giambra Fights Olson for Middleweight Title Shot

San Francisco reporter notes Joey Giambra earned a title date after a tough decision loss to Carl Olson at the Cow Palace. Olson, 24, eyes a February title bout while Giambra, praised for speed and smarts, remains the rising challenger.

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Kansas State clash seen as tough for Jayhawks this fall

In a busy football preview, Kansas faces tough odds against Washington State after opening Sept 17 at TCU. KU may start as many as six sophomores while W State boasts 10 senior linemen and steady backfield depth. Coach Mather warns against overconfidence despite expectations.

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Connie Mack saves Hector Lopez with visa extension

Kansas City official Connie Mack secured an immigration visa extension for Hector Lopez with an hour to spare, preventing a potential departure that could have cost the Athletics sixth place in the American League. Lopez’s visa had expired August 27, and the extension runs until October 15, avoiding a possible game ending exclusion.

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Homers Spark WL First Division Action Friday Night

Homers powered Western League clubs as eblo edged closer to Colorado Springs. Eblo Dodgers connected for most runs in a 3 to 0 win over Sioux City. Lel, a Giants defensive backfield player, started in the ToBowl game.

Luke Easter a towering slugger with major league fate

The article recalls Luke Easter's rising power in the minor leagues and legendary battles over his health. Managers allegedly schemed to stop him with beanballs and injuries, yet Easter showed tremendous plate power, later proving his talent with Cleveland before knee problems ended his major league run, though he remained beloved by fans.

Buffalo N.Y Giambra Jack Downey Olson Ray Flores Vern Bybee Associated Press Easter Cleveland Luke Tribe

Seattle Star Aged Pat Lesser Heads N C Amateur Finals

Charlotte North Carolina hosted the 55th Women’s National Amateur amid 36 hole finals. Pat Lesser of Seattle, 27, defeated Polly Riley 6 and 5 after a three under par round to reach the final. Jane Nelson of Indianapolis advanced to meet Lesser after beating Mrs Scott Probascoe 2 up in a semifinal.

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Pratt to Visit Coffeyville for State Title Playoff

Pratt will play at Coffeyville Monday and Tuesday in the first two games of a best of three state championship series against the Southeastern League champion.

Pratt Coffeyville

Top Gunners to Be Quiet After Today

In Vandalia Ohio the Grand American Trapshoot ends with champions decided in national doubles overall and allaround events. Logan Bennett an 88 year old Hodgenville Kentucky salesman and father of six won yesterday’s daylong American audicday from 2023 competitors with 99 of 100. Bennett, new to Grand American trapshooting, is expected to earn about eight dollars. Pratt defeated Dodge City 13-6 last night in a Western Kansas pageant.

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Unclear OCR sports results with mixed names and places

Fragmented report describes a Shootoff event winner and several competitors including Plopman Joser and Ehapenth. Mentions Kenosha Wisconsin and Indianapolis, plus various scores and wards. Details are garbled but indicate junior event standings and a prize pool tied to winnings.

Thursdtys Rees Plopman Joser Max Bennett Pralivy

Nahonsi Dues Change At Wanen's Beads Congress

A dues adjustment takes effect immediately during the Wanen's International Beads Congress. The increase, presented in summer notes, raises base bern by 24 cents to HO conis pranici oft eective August. The short notice leaves attendees with immediate implications for expenses and proceedings.

Nahonsi Base Bern

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