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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1956

Page

8

M U Favored For Local Meet Lots of Ducats

Southern Methodist, 23 2, the Southwest Conference champion, is favored in the Western Regional NCAA basketball tournament at Wichita. They meet Texas Tech (13 11) at 7 30 p m with Memphis State (20 5 1) in the second game Texas Tech and Memphis State both travel with eight men due to ineligibility. Kansas State faces the Oklahoma City Memphis State winner at Allen Fieldhouse Friday night. Houston meets the 1969 70 opponent in Wichita. Tickets remain brisk with potential crowds near 12 000 for Friday and Saturday. Reserved seats are $2 50.

Ern Methodist Mustangs Texas Tech Red Raiders Oklahoma City Memphis State K-State Houston Missouri Valley Lawrence Kan Kansas State Wichita Tech Jim Reed DuWayne Baleksheer Allen Fieldhouse Earl Falkenstien

Fairfield Upsets Stars In Pensacola Open Meet

Fairfield wins the Pensacola Open with a three under par 69 final round to finish at 275, an 18 stroke margin over the field. The 72 hole event included star competitors and was Fairfield’s first pro tournament victory. he travels to St. Petersburg with $2,200.

Fairfield Pensacola Fla. i Virdon Fairfield St. Petersburg Fla Bo Wininger Oklahoma City

Kansas Coach Plans Easy Start for Outdoor Track

Kansas University coach Bill Easton and assistant Jack Warner will ease into outdoor training after a rest period following the indoor conference meet. The Jayhawks eye the May 18-19 Conference outdoor at Manhattan and aim to build toward a successful triple with strong distance events before the Texas Relays. Frame, Blair, and other KU athletes are highlighted for key events and past indoor performances.

Bill Easton Kansas University K. U Texas Bill Kansas City Jays Manhattan Kansas Esston Jack Warner Easton Oklahoma Missouri Warner Bob Cannon Dave Tams Capt Dick Blair Jack Davis Blair al Frame Frame Michigan Iowa Michigan State

Golf event prize list shows Tiger finish and US Open champ

The report notes second prize of 1500 dollars to Paul Harney of Boston with scores 70 88 277 and Ed Furgol, the 1954 US Open champion, who shot a 9 in the final round to total 244. Five others tied for south place earning 441 each.

Paul Harney Boston Mass Ed Furgol South Place

Greenberg Promises Speed Up Bonus for Indians Wins

General Manager Hank Greenberg of the Cleveland Indians will pay 100 into a players fund for each game won in two hours or less during the regular season. The fund, administered by Manager Al Lopez, applies to home and away games. Greenberg hopes faster play improves hustle after observing lengthy recent games.

Tucson Ariz Hank Greenberg Cleveland Indians Indians Worl al Lopes Lopez Greenberg New York Giants Yermerday Chicago Cubs

Texas Gals Cage Outfit Set to Defend Its Title

In St Joseph Missouri Wayland College of Plainview Texas opens defense of its Women s National AAU basketball title against the Topeka Santa Fe Streamliners tonight in one of eight second round games. Top seeded teams include Wayland Commercial Extensions of Omaha Midland Jewelry of Kansas City and Iowa Wesleyan of Mount Pleasant all with first round byes.

Joseph Wayland College of Plainview Tex Topeka Santa Fe Wayland Omaha Midland Jewelry Kansas City Iowa Wesleyan Mount Pleasant Iowa

NCAA Eliminations Spark Upset Wins and Surprises

First round of the NCAA tournament produced shocks as North Carolina State, ranked high, fell to an upset. Morehead State advanced with a victory, while DePaul and Temple faced setbacks in a tense, error-filled day of college basketball.

North Carolina State Temple Holy Cros North Carolina Madison Sayearden Morehead Wayne Fort Wayne Seattle Connerticut Mantes Wien Fydaa Phladelpha Morehead Miler College NCAA Marshall Americn Depiter

Left Handed Pitcher Guides Cards To Victory

The report notes a game where a left handed pitcher delivered solid control for the Cards. Crawford and Rabe are mentioned in defense while Acker and St. Louis players score key hits to secure the win. The narrative emphasizes timely hitting and pitching duels.

Redlegs win as Pal Acuntebury shines in two-hitter

Pookie Southpaw Pal Acuntebury allows one hit in two games as the Redlegs win 21 and improve their late season standing. Manager Birdia Teh noted the renned pitching rotation was not faced by St Louis, 29 46 record against Spfues in 1995. Jurkip Cothim pitched against his former team and took the loss.

Wihouwl Pookie Southpaw Pal Acuntebury Redlegs Erall Birdia Tehel Rnn St .Louis Recro Ysainst Jurkip Cothim

Boxing results from New York showouts and decisions

The report covers last night’s boxing cards with Arvociated Pro and Ray Drake defeating Walls, and Chico Vejar losing to Arthur King in Stamford. It lists bouts in New York and Bermuda with various marks and weights.

Pote York Ray Drake New York Floyd N Brooklyn Walls Bermuda Arthur King Chico Vejar Stamford Conn

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