Grain Elevator Burned Nightly in Armourdale District KC
A grain elevator in Armourdale, Kansas City, burned overnight destroying about 800,000 bushels of grain. The reinforced concrete walls withstood heat but the interior was ruined. loss is undetermined though grain was valued at 240 dollars per bushel. Cause of the blaze remains unknown. The article also notes a WSCS Mother Daughter Banquet held in a church basement with 40 guests and mentions the wedding of Eloise Snowbarger to Larry Craig at First Mennonite Church in Baldwin City.
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Jayhawks Fall At Gallagher Hall In Big Seven Tilt
Kansas drops a 56-54 non league decision to Oklahoma A&M at Gallagher Hall in Stillwater. The defeat ends KU’s five game winning streak and tightens the Big Seven chase as KU prepares for Nebraska at Allen Fieldhouse.
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Lefty pitchers challenge Brushing back in new season
Blasingame reflected on last year losing balance after taking too many strikes from lefties. He stated he will bat against left handed pitchers this season to correct the stance and approach.
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Basilio Favored To Retain WBC Welter Title In Cleveland
In Cleveland Carmen Basilio holds a strong edge against Johnny Saxton as the welterweight title fight reaches its third bout. Basilio, claiming full recovery from prior injuries, is praised by boxing writers while Saxton promises a boxing return and plans to box rather than slug. Both earn part of a projected 100000 gate with 30 percent to each, NBC airing the bout at 9 p.m. CST.
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Lions Seek Share of Loop Title in Pioneer Showdown
Lawrence aims to clinch a share of the league title as the Lions visit Leavenworth to face the Pioneers. Fred Lambkins and Bob Lang pace the host scoring while Lawrence bets on a fast break to neutralize Leavenworth’s inside and outside scoring threats led by Lang.
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Topeka Name 18 and Pioneer Hi Whey Decimation
Fragmentary lines suggest a sports note on Topeka and Pioneer teams, with hints of fast break action and board control. The text implies a statistical or rule basis for a statute, but details are unclear.
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Fire inspection planned for Valley Falls day
Valley Falls authorities announce a special fire prevention observance on Marel 6 with an all-out inspection. Residents are urged to inspect homes and workplaces to remove hazards as the Fire Department doubles its checks. A local Boy Scout will accompany inspectors to each business and public building, with scouts as luncheon guests of the Fire Prevention Association.
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Kansas Defeats Oklahoma in Late Heroics. Wilt Stifled
Kansas dropped a 54-54 tie turning into a late loss as Mel Wright hit a 20 foot runner with 2 seconds left. The Cowboys stalled for 3 45 after Maurice King tied the game. Chamberlain scored 32 for Kansas but failed to sustain in the second half.
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Ames til A & Ms hold early lead as Aggies rely on defense
Eddie Sutton scored 18 points for the Aggies while Arlen Clark added 10 as Ames took a first lead at 34-52 amid a game featuring man-to-man defense and zone principles. Capt. Wright contributed as the teams traded baskets in a tense stretch.
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Pan Blasingame Named St Louis Leadoff Man for 1956
St Louis manager Fred Hutchinson confirms Don Blasingame will be the leadoff man again after developing into a top NL on-base threat. As a rookie he shadowed Red Schoendienst, shifted from shortstop to second, and finished the season among team leaders in on-base chances and plate appearances.
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Vinland Grade School teachers meet at Riverside School
Vinland Grade School teachers held their regular monthly meeting Monday evening at Riverside School with faculty from here attending.
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