Knuckler comeback fuels Cardinals bullpen hopes
Desloge native Tiefenauer, once cut loose then rehired for his knuckleball, is blossoming this spring with six innings, three hits, six strikeouts and no runs. Frank Smith, from Cincinnati, is expected to shoulder bullpen duties as Eddie Yuhas’ era ends. Stanky notes Tiefenauer must throw the knuckler for a sure spot.
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Milwaukee Braves Rise to Challenge Redlegs Rivalry
The Milwaukee Braves, led by Eddie Matthews, Joe Adcock, and Hank Aaron, gain big‑league power as they beat the St Louis Cardinals 5 4 in exhibition play. The Reds also win with a late burst as Wally Post hits two homers while Kluszewski and Bell drive in runs. Life expectancy figures trail off with a stray Century note.
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Bulldogs Win Class AA Crown After Narrow Final Run
Wyandotte Bulldogs capture the Class AA boys basketball title with a 53-43 win over Leavenworth in Manhattan. Bill Doherty scores 19 as Wyandotte ends a championship drought, Clarence Norris leads Leavenworth with 14. Russell claims Class A on 60-? over Lindsborg, Haven beats Inman 67-62 for B title, Montezuma 70-57 over Wana.
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Yank Gaucho Ring Fray in Pan Am Action
U S final contenders in boxing at Mexico City Pan American Games set as United States fielding five finalists all from the Air Force across ten divisions in a field including Argentina with six, Chile three, Venezuela two, Brazil two, and Mexico and Puerto Rico one each. Stan Hack, longtime Chicago Cubs third baseman on four pennant teams in 1932 35 38 and 45, is noted in the report.
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Jayhawks Golf Schedule Climaxes With Big Seven Clash at Lawrence
Kansas University golf coach Donn Everett leads a 14 meet slate ending with the Big Seven Conference clash May 20 and 21 at Lawrence Country Club. Returnees Bobby Richards and Pete Rush anchor a youthful lineup including Gene Elston Dallas Dobbs and John Parker as they open April 8 at Wichita. schedule lists Nebraska Kansas State Washburn Missouri and others with matches in Lawrence and Topeka.
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Women's Pin Meet Set At Parsons Next Year
Wichita report on Kansas Women's Bowling Association actions and upcoming tournament assignments for Class A B C divisions with participants from Parsons Wichita Concordia and Hutchinson including references to Weaver Schoettlin Corbett Gooldy Breit Kauman Drake Dorada and White and venues at Parsons and city addresses.
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St Louis Bowlers Win Class A CHITA South Championship
St Louis bowlers claim the Class A Championship of the CHITA South tournament with a 933 score. The event, held locally, followed by earlier leaders in the circuit and featured top bowling talent from the region.
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Bud R Hag
American woman bullfighter wins ears and tail in Acuna
Patricia Hayes a 23 year old from San Angelo Texas and Pulaski Tennessee fought hysteria fatigue and two bulls in La Macarena ring Acuna Mexico. She endured six falls and a vicious second bull as the crowd cheered and awarded the ears and tail. She previously suffered a severe goring in Acapulco leaving concussion broken ribs and leg wounds.
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Few Major Changes Expected in 1956 Basketball Rules
Kansas City reports the National Basketball Committee found few changes likely for 1956. Possible edits include a five second front court dribble limit and extending the bonus free throw for the entire game. The current 57 minute collegiate game with a bonus free throw on first foul under the 1-and-1 rule was noted, with the panel noting continued reduction in fouling.
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Pravda Accuses U S For Smearing Yalta Meeting
Moscow Pravda accuses the U S State Department of attempting to smear the 1945 Yalta conference by publishing documents described as not authentic. It says such moves only discredit the United States and reveal ruling circles as enemies of peace and international cooperation, widening NATO tensions.
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