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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1957
Page
9
The American and National Leagues plan to allow a team to operate with major leaguers if a disaster disrupts travel or transport. In a disaster, President Will Haridge would convene an emergency meeting to determine needed players from other clubs who would be paid for participation.
A sprawling Cage Report lists scores with teams such as New York and Philadelphia, Boston and Minneapolis, and Fort Wayne against St. Louis. It notes college and junior college results from Arkansas Tech to Kansas, alongside high school standings and a final line on A. A. Johnson’s four children born in Washington Tokyo Seoul and one more city.
Kansas coach Mather confirms Ronnie Johnson Bob Cannon and Charlie Tidwell are ineligible due to grades. Spring practices begin March with hopes to rebound for a September return as the program weighs lineups for multiple positions and potential new talent including Don Feller.
Fragmentary notes list several bowling results and names including Martenson Vineerrtst and Mash Pharmacy. Winners named include Mincents, Par and Hhverters with ties and varied placements. The garbled text mentions New York participants and local clubs.
Missouri announces the appointment of Green, Oklahoma graduate 1954, as assistant football coach joining head coach Frank Broyles staff. The move follows earlier staff additions as Missouri builds its coaching lineup. Players and other figures referenced include Don Faurotan and other campus names from the period.
ST LOUIS Stan The Man Musial signed to another 80000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals says he will sit out some games next season to pursue a seventh NL batting title. He plans rest during double headers while aiming to extend his consecutive game streak and reach peak form for the campaign.
Detroit agrees terms with Kaline and Briggs as the Tigers push for the pennant. The deal elevates Detroit’s lineup, with Briggs praising the signing and Kaline denying any such complaint while stressing a strong team outlook.
Olympic discus champion Al Oerter of Kansas University opened his practice here with a 53 foot shot in his first workout since Melbourne. He wore sweat clothes and showed size and strength in the early session alongside six other athletes.
A telecast of Saturdays Kansas basketball game from a 17 000 seat arena in Kansas City is arranged by WYAFVFV Channel 4 and KU officials with league approval and a sellout. The event marks a first for TV of a league game at KW arena. No financial terms announced. A Brazil birth note follows about life expectancy.
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