Junior Legion forfeit gives Kansas City win
The Stanton Homes forfeit in the bottom of the final inning left eight Stanton Homes players after their catcher was ejected, awarding Kansas City a 5-0 lead and the win. Lawrence’s Junior Legion, now 17-5, will play Highland Park at Municipal Stadium, with Val Finney likely to start.
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Senators Debate Antitrust Bill Blocking Major League Support
Senate critics warn the House passed measure favoring pro sports owners over fans and players. Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney Artes the plan as a club owners bill, noting Frick and owners allegedly pressured players. Witnesses including Stengel Williams Mantle Roberts and Yost urged protections for contracts drafts and territorial rights while allowing sports to regulate broadcasts.
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Nickie Promoter Dies at 74 in Newark Home
Nickie, once a newsboy who rose to a leading boxing promoter in the 1920s, died of a heart attack at age 74 at his Newark home on Wednesday. The longtime figure in boxing circles left a marked imprint on the sport through era defining events and champion fighters. He promoted major bouts in the 1920s and helped shape the promotional landscape of the era.
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Unclear text headline about sports or events
Fragmentary report from a historical page mentions teams or players, a score 10-5, and locations Wilteans and Milwar. Key names and context are garbled, but indicates a game outcome and competing sides.
Lincoln Park Softball Shifts Dodgers Past Bonney Springs 7-1
The Lawrence Dodgers defeated Bonney Springs 7-1 in a softball game Wednesday night at Lincoln Park. No game is scheduled tonight.
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Trader Lane Says Top Managers Are On Par
New York Frank Lane Indians general manager says most good managers are on par and cites Al Lopez and Casey Stengel as examples. He discusses Bobby Bragan's midseason dismissal, noting it stemmed from multiple small issues and his own critical public replies.
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Marchibroda Signs Another Season With Cardinals
Ted Marchibroda veteran quarterback from St Bonaventure and the University of Detroit signs for another season with the Chicago Cardinals. The former Steeler, obtained last year, will start his first full season with the club in the NFL.
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Coast Football Rift Triggers PCC Breakup Debate
Oregon State mentor Len Casanova urges Pacific Coast Conference unity to thwart pro football gains as UCLA USC Cal and Washington withdraws. He points to factionalism among northern faculty, warns a split harms college football and could push fans and money toward pros.
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Lawrence in Line For Playoffs
COLORADO SPRINGS The NCAA basketball committee announced recommended sites for the four regional and championship tournaments in 1959. Louisville Kentucky was named for a second year to host the championship event on March 20. Charlotte North Carolina was chosen for the Eastern district, Evanston Illinois for the Middle Eastern district, Lawrence Kansas or Manhattan Kansas for the Middle West, and San Francisco for the Far West. All district tournaments will be held March 13-14.
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Church Loop Standings in Senior Church Leagues
League standings show Methodius Bier leading with four points, followed by Coboe Rapist and Haskell tied near the top. Episcopal and Methodist trine for second place while United Church and First Christian battle lower in the standings. Next week outlines schedule for Tuesday through Friday with matches among Methodiar and Fuidora teams.
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Gallant Man leading field for Hollywood Gold Cup
Inglewood California AP Gallant Man appears set to lead a small field in the 1621M Hollywood Gold Cup Handicap this Saturday with possible challengers Seaween Eddie Schmidt Mystic Eye Like Magic Dark Trust and Swirling Abbey. The lineup could be the smallest since the Hollywood Turf Club began the event in 1938.
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OMalley vows changes after rough Dodgers start
Walter OMalley blasted the Dodgers from Los Angeles saying changes will be made to find the right combination after a 1 3 loss to the Braves. He defended manager Walt Alston, granting him a vote of confidence through the first half, while signaling potential player replacements from any source.
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Silky Sullivan Ill Likely To Skip Westerner at Hollywood Park
Silky Sullivan, the come from behind racing horse, is ill with a cough and slight fever, making it unlikely he will run in the $100,000 added Westerner at Hollywood Park on July 19. Trainer Reggie Cornell disclosed the condition on Wednesday.
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Dodgers Top Braves For Eighth Time This Season
Los Angeles Dodgers beat Milwaukee Braves 10 3 marking the eighth win in 10 meetings this season. Steve Bilka hit a three run homer and Stan Williams allowed only four hits to earn his fourth victory. John Roseboro added three RBIs with a double and a single, scoring twice. Cleveland Indians routed the New York Yankees 12 3 in the American League.
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Fights Last Night by the Avensuated Peevy and Valdes
Spokane light heavy Valdes stops Carter in Havana while Richardson outpoints Baker in Wales. Also notes the 1997 purchase price of pell equipment: 60 711 924 dollars, per the Athletic Goods Manufacturers Association.
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