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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1953

Page

13

Haskell Indians rout Osage City 61 33 in Jayhawk League

Haskell Indians built an early 20-0 lead and cruised to a 61-33 victory over Osage City. Coach Coffin used a platoon-like system, starting unit in three quarters and reserves in the others, with Ed Posteak scoring 13 and Elm 11 for Haskell. Osage were led by Leland Kramer and Herb Lindburg with eight each.

Osage City Tribe Osage Indians Haskellites Braves Haskell Warner Tony Coffin Ela Ce Pe Frank Prost Leland Kramer Walter Mills Lloyd Elm Osager Kramer Herb Lindburg Lindburg Duane Needles Bob Bodenhiemer F ' Ed Posteak Elm Jimmy Ryal Eastman Factor Jami Mills Highland Park Scotties Franklin Beaver Leo Hanway Journal-World

Off to the wire Eudora tops Lansing on two big quarters

St Louis University's Dick Boushka nears the Missouri Valley scoring records as he leads a four start surge with a 28.5 point per game average. Eudora High School defeats Lansing 547-? non league, led by Bob Westerhouse with 22 points and Nicholas with 15 as Lansing falls after a 12-5 start.

Eudora Lansing St, Louis Dick Boushka St. Louis University Oklahoma Bob Kurland St. Louis Ed MacAuley Boushka Kurland Springfield Springfield Rifle Houshka MacAuley Wichita Paul Scheer Cleo Littleton Scheer Houston Oklahoma A&m Tulsa BE AG Oklahoma A & M Am Oefense Eudora High School Basketeers Bob Westerhouse Nicholas Cardinal Eudara Jim O'Donnell

Homer the Pigeon of War Promoted to PFC

Homer the homing pigeon of the 40th Division in Korea was promoted to private first class after delivering a vital message. The bird experienced wing trouble and made a forced landing, then hopped the final two miles to deliver the dispatch from a division command post to the rear.

Homer U.5 40Th Division Korea Pvt William R. Seer PFC Pigeon

Mangrum Confident to Win Tucson Open Golf Tourney

Mangrum, leader in the winter circuit, eyes the $10,000 Tucson Open prize at El Rio Golf and Country Club. He predicts victory, boosts by a $2,001 prize, and notes a $ bonus from boss George May if he wins. Final pros and 140 players including amateurs compete in the pro am.

Tucson Ariz Liloyd Mangrum el Rio George May Tam-O-Shanter Chicago Man-grum Mangrum

Fights Last Night Features Several Boxing Outcomes

Allocated Press reports from Toledo to Philadelphia and beyond detailing several boxing results. Archie Moore defeated Toxic Hall by knockout. Dan Bucceroni outpointed Rocky Jones. Freddie Beshore outpointed Abel Ender. Willie Pep defeated Davey Mitchell in a ten round bout with noted city locations and weights.

Toledo Archie Moore Yorela Toxic Hall ISN Chicago Philatel Pile Dan Bucceroni Philadelphia Rocky Jones Chester Portland Ore Freddie Beshore Los Angeles Abel Fender Mexico City Mi Beach Fla Willie Pep Yartford Conn Davey Mitchell Torronto

Mustangs Fall In Frigid League Clash 20 22

Lawrence Junior High Mustangs lost 20 to 22 to Argentine Frosh in Kansas City as heavy first quarter pressure broke their rhythm. Cunningham and Schick led Lawrence with five points each while Argentine Stronach paced the winners with eight. next game is Feb 12 at home vs Ottawa.

Lawrence Junior High Mustangs Kansas City Carlton Hamm Mustangs Lawrence Jerry Cunningham Doyle Sehick Cauuas Lawrence Cunningham Schick Stronach Ottawa Isnar Slater Madrigal C Castaneda Doninguea Mall Rodriguez

New Television Gimmick Takes Stage Tonight in Chicago

The International Boxing Club tests a TV gimmick by airing two six round bouts instead of the 10 round Chicago Stadium feature. Floyd Patterson faces Chester Mieszala in middleweight action and Larry Watson meets Billy Nobé in the heavyweight bout, while Orlando Zu lueta and Luther Rawlings share the night’s card through alternate telecasts.

Chicago International Boxing Club Tonight Chicago Stadium Orlando Zulueta Cuba Luther Rawlings Floyd Patterson New York Chester Mieszala Larry Watson Omaha Billy Nobé University of Nebraska Grand Island Neb

Smyrna Rotary tall story winner told by C J Prickett

Smyrna Del. Dr C J Prickett won a tall story award at the Smyrna Rotary Club with a whopper tale about his father’s horse that supposedly outsped trains. The yarn claims the horse shielded him from rain while the dog swam to keep up after a five mile dash.

Smyrna, del C. J. Prickett Smyrna

Merv Shea, longtime Solons coach, dies at 52

Merv Shea, 52, former coach of the Sacramento Solons in the Pacific Coast League for the past two seasons, died last night in Sacramento. Shea had a 31-year professional baseball career including a stint with the St. Louis Browns.

Sacramento Calif Mers Shea Sacramento Solons Shea St. Louis Browns

Flag Fever Sweeps White Sox On Ferris Fain Trade

Chicago White Sox acquire Ferris Fain from the Philadelphia Athletics raising pennant hopes. The A’s send Eddie Robinson and Bob Wilson while Chicago also trades Ed McGhee and Joe De Maestri. GM Frank Lane defends Fain as future first baseman and rejects Yankees trade talk.

Chicago Ferris Fain Philadelphia Athletics Chicago White Sox White Sox Eddie Robinson A‘s Bob Wilson Indianapolis Sox Ed McGhee Joe de Maestri Robinson Robbie Fain Frank Lane New York Yankees Hank Bates Joe Colins

Trade Despites Title Ferris Fain Batting Champ Traded

New York report notes Ferris Fain the AL batting champion traded from Philadelphia Athletics to Chicago White Sox in a five player deal also involving Eddie Robinson. It recalls 1902 AL leader Napoleon Lajoie sold to Cleveland Indians. NL has traded batting champions more often, citing Ernie Lombardi to the Giants in 1942 after batting .330.

New York Ferris Fain Ciith Philadelphia Athletics Chicago White Sox White Sox Eddie Robinson Napoleon Lajoie Cleveland Indians National League Boston Braves Ernie Lombardi New York Giants Connie Ryan

TV rights fight over pro grid tilts stalls in court

In Philadelphia a government antitrust case against the NFL over TV and radio broadcast policies proceeds as witnesses are questioned about networks stations and audiences. Judge Grim overrules defense objections and admits expert testimony on public interest in football telecasts.

Philadelphia National Football League Alan K. Grim NFL Weathier Inter Grim James Seiler American Research Bureau Seiler Bernard Noridlinger Nordlinger

Athletics Add Pitching Depth In Newcomer Rush

New York reporting that Philadelphia Athletics load up with 11 pitchers among 15 newcomers as 4 infielders join, with Ferris Fain traded to Chicago for Fddie Robinson. Marion Fricano leads a group from Ottawa with a 2.26 ERA, while Charlie Bishop and Leonard Matarr also arrive. Hal Bevan expected to fill third base after a leg injury ends opponent stint.

New York Philadelphia Athletics McGhee Long Bill Joagine Ferris Fain Chicago White Sox Fidie Robinson Marion Fricano Ottawa Charlie Bishop A's Fayetteville Ark Jean Leonard Matari Jimmy Dykes Hal Revan Bevan St. Lois Browns Scion

Sheep Pouring Into Fold As Spring Session Nears

Major League contract signings continue as spring trainings start in under a month. Thirteen players, nine pitchers, joined teams yesterday including Ted Gray Detroit Clyde King Johnny Schmitz Ivan Johannes Cincinnati Bob Schultz Rob Kelley Tom Simpson Chicago Cubs Marlin Stuart St Louis Browns Jim Waugh Pittsburgh. Also listed were Chico Carrasquel Andy Seminick Johnny Bucha Del Wilber Boston Red Sox. Wilber praised his new deal on his radio show.

NEW York i Ted Gray Detroit Clyde King Johnny Schmitz Ivan Johannes Cincinnati Bob Schultz Rob Kelley Tom Simpson Chicago Cubs Marlin Stuart St. Louis Browns Pittsburgh Jim Waugh Chico Carrasquel Chicago White Sox Andy Seminick Johnny Bucha del Wilber Boston Red Sox Wilber St. Louis

College Scores Include Narrow Losses and Upsets Across States

A jumble of senior college and high school results shows Emporia and Western Illinois posting near wins while Arkansas State Teachers and Parsons post competitive scores. Numerous small towns like Wellington and Dighton reported varied totals, with standout performances from Linn County and promissory showings across multiple matchups.

High Buildings Do Not Sway in High Winds, Study Finds

A recent study challenges common belief that tall structures sway significantly in strong winds. Researchers report minimal lateral movement under gusts, suggesting design standards accurately account for wind loads. The findings address urban planning and safety implications for skyscrapers and supertall buildings.

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