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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1955

Page

9

Yank Davis Cuppers In Rugged Position After Early Losses

In Forest Hills, the U S Davis Cup team trails after opening losses. Tony Trabert and Vic Seixas face long odds as they must win doubles against Lewis Head and Rex Hartwig to stay alive, then two singles to follow with Ken Rosewall and Hoad looming. Rosewall defeated Seixas 6-3 10-8 4-6 6-2, while Hoad toppled Trabert in a 4-6 6-3 6-3 8-6 upset.

Yank Forest Hills N.Y Difcult Tony Trabert Vic Seixas Australa Trabert Seixas West Site Lewis Head Rex Hartwig Tony Kent Seitas Hoad Australia Adrian Jack Bromwich Ittles America Frank Parker

Polio Victim Vic Werlz Reported in Good Shape

Polio stricken Vic Werig was in good condition in an isolation ward in Cleveland today. Dr Don Kelly, team physician for the Indians, told players exposure does not mean others will get the disease. Wertz may recover with fever run its course, four to five days in isolation.

Cleveland Vic Werig Cleveland Indians Bassitte Santaginn Don Kelly Yankees Wertz

Boeing Bombers Face Third Challenger Tonight

Two more semipro contenders fall tonight as Boeing Bombers of Wichita meet their third foe in the National Nonprofessional Baseball Tournament. Elimination games pit Midland Pa USW 112 against Hol Ala Rockets and Cherokee Okla Chiefs versus Dennis Mass Ho hoes. The Bombers tackle Silver City Miss Planters as the Rockets, Dixie Negro champions, won 13 9 over Johnstown Glovers to reach the third round. Plymouth Oilers beat Columbus Beulah Park Jockeys. San Diego advanced in the losers bracket with a 4 1 over Westville Athletics.

Wichita Kan Boeing Bombers USW Rockets Chiefs Mass Silver City Miss Johnstown Glovers Sinton Tex Plymouth Oilers Bill Bethel San Diego Calif DAV Westville K.J Athletics Rutland Bulldogs Auburndale Fla Ferrys

Auburndale Seals Victory After Ninth Inning Tie

The game tied in the ninth led to a long huddle before officials disallowed a store result and Auburndale was awarded the 54 to victory.

Auburndale

Baseball Scores and Schedules From Friday Night Action

A jumble of scores and team notes lists Washington Detroit New York and Milwaukee results. It records NL standings with wins losses and key players like Krooklyy and Fowler, noting Pittsburgh and Philadelphia outcomes and detailing multiple city matchups and upcoming schedules.

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Snead Holds Narrow Lead in Montreal Open Golf

Sam Snead led the Montreal Open after two rounds with a 134 total, one stroke ahead of Doug Ford and Canada’s Stan Leonard. Leonard shot 66 to reach 135, while Ford posted 69 to stay close as Jene Little added a 69 after a 67 opening round at the 6,515-yard Summerlea Course.

Montreal Sam Snead Doug Ford Canada Stan Leonard Snead Summerlea Club Leonard Uut Ford Kiamesha Lake N. Y Sam's Jene Little

Enrollment at No. Six School to Be Aug. 29

Children who with amend Numbe Six rural elementary school or asked to enroll at the school, from 1 to 2 p.m., Monday, Aug. 29. Not only all resident pupils of the dis-

Amend Numbe Dis

School Opens for Non-Resident Children on Tuesday

Irjet reports that non-resident children wishing to attend Number Six are to report at 9 a.m. Tuesday Sept. 6, with book lists to be distributed. School will dismiss at noon on opening day. Teachers Mrs Vera Jensen and Mrs Veda Stanton will teach a mothers’ meeting at 2 p.m. that afternoon.

Irjet Vera Jensen Veda Stanton

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