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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1955

Page

8

Lions Triumph at Manhattan Track Meet in Close Event Night

Lions Don't Go skell Institute relied on late dominance to win the col track meet title in Manhattan. Shawnee Mission won the Class C meet with 4034 points, while Lawrence High canceled travel due to weather warnings. finishes show Wichita East and Topeka I standings, with individual feats by Lewis, Mills, Harrison, and Partridge shaping the results.

Skell Institute Manhattan Clay Center Hays Tony Coffin Lawrence Lawrence High Jerry Shawnee Mission Douglas Wichits East Topeka Wichforth Salina Wyandotte Washington Imb'sumner Chanute Junction City Highland Pittsburg Carade Ellsville Gardner Riley Ashland Mile ‘Lewis Billy Mills Bob Harrison Olathe Durine Warren Nephew

Amateur matmen dominate national AAU wrestling meet

At Amityville New York amateur wrestlers shined with Myron Roderick winning the 30 pound class and Fred fishing taking the 167 pound crown. Oklahoma claimed 47 pounds while other champions emerged as Penn State and Texas showed strong performances.

N.Y Amityville N Y Penntt Wa’s Sooners Aggies Myron Roderick Fred Fishing Bill ‘Town State Oklahoma

Tourney Units it Lofty Target

A fragmentary bowling report notes a high opening night score of 2,984 by Bridges of Milwaukee Seattle. Cincinnati’s Bruns team member Ho from St Joseph Missouri placed second with 2,903 as the meet opened on a Saturday night.

Lofty Target St. Pan Bridges Milwaukee Seattle Cincinnati St. Joseph

Pitcher Hold Edge at First But Stick Men Find Range

In spring training four weeks in, pitchers once ahead see hitters rising. Notable sluggers like Doby Rivera Robinson Mays and Berra deliver big hits in exhibition games. Doby paces Indians 14 0 over San Francisco while Rivera helps White Sox beat Dodgers in 11 innings. Mays homers as Cubs beat Giants, Rhodes drives in five in Giants B squad win. Yankees beat Cards 7-4 in first game of doubleheader with Musial hitting a four-bagger.

Larry Doby Kim Rivera Jackie Robinson Willie Mays Dusty Rhodes Rob Cerv Yogi Berra Siren Musial Frank Thomas del’ Ennis Dodgers Mays New Yorken Cago Cubs New York Giants Cleveland New York Yankees St. Louis Cory Yanks Berra Musial

Gola Hints At Baseball Pact With Phillies Interest

New York Tom Gola a three time All American basketball star who never played college baseball says he is open to trying baseball with the Philadelphia Phillies The Phillies seek a drawing card and power hitter while other clubs also reportedly show interest Gola notes he played first base and outfield in high school and on sandlots and acknowledges NBA draft rights held by the Philadelphia Warriors may complicate a baseball move

New York Tom Gola Philadelphia Phillies Gola Phillies Kansas City Athletics New York Yankees Cincinnati Redlegs Tom LaSalle Philadelphia Warriors NBA

Wes Santee Named Outstanding Athlete at Chicago Relays

Wes Santee of Kansas was chosen as the outstanding athlete at the Chicago Daily News Relays after a brilliant 2012 Saturday night. He ran a fast 2012 Bankers Mile to set two new records, coming within six tenths of the world indoor record.

Chicago Wes Santoe Kansas Chicago Daily News Santee Gil Dodds Cleveland Gunnar Nielsen Denmark Mal Whitfield Whitfield Don Car Robert Richards University of Ilinois

Texas Relays Looms for Santee and Kansas Track Squad

Santee, now college-eligible, will run the Jerry Thompson Mile at the Texas Relays in Austin alongside Kansas University’s track contingent led by coach Bill Fasten. The Jayhawkers expect strong showings in relays and events as 1944 and 1940- era marks spark competition.

Santee Kansas University Track Bill Fasten Austin Jerry Thompson

Haddix Prepares After Strong Start with Cardinals

Haddix, a southpaw hurler for the St. Louis Cardinals, seems ready to pick up where he left off after seven scoreless innings against the Yankees in a game called scoreless in a duel with Bob Grim. He yielded three singles, struck out seven, and walked twice in a Tampa Bay outing. In Mexico City the Pan American Games opened with the flag to be moved to Cleveland for 1959, as the United States led with most medals while Mexico trailed.

Harvey the Kitten Haddix St. Louis Cardinals New York Yankees Jin Bob Grim T. Petersburg Fila Mexico City Cleveland Ohio City University City United States Secord Mexico

Snow Pestered Jayhawks Hope For Four Sessions

Snowed out workouts frustrate Kansas University football, as coach Chuck Mather aims for four sessions before spring break. Spring practice closes April 16 with the Varsity vs Alumni in Memorial Stadium, where Alumni lead 3-1 and appear favored.

Kansas University Chuck Mather Memerial Stadium

Finigan Plays A Relaxed Spring For Kansas

In Sarasota Florida Jim Finigan Kansas third baseman and leading hitter last year says he is playing a more relaxed spring. He notes a big attitude shift and easier approach, crediting increased self confidence for the calmer, longer game than last season despite a .302 batting mark.

Sarasota Fla Jim “Finigan Kansas Athletics Pedy

Phillips 66 Oilers Return to AAU Court After Five Years

The Phillips 66 Oilers travel to Oklahoma for the AAU basketball championship, aiming to defend their title after five years. Reigning champs from Peoria face stiff quarterfinals, with Battles and Bombers vying for spots in the finals as the field narrows.

Phillips 66 Oilers Oklahoma Peoria Iders

Beloit star Rougland leads Oilers in big title clash

Hougland Oiler standout Beloit's Bill Rougland scored 14 points in the decisive game against the Boulder quintet. The Oilers feature national title hopefuls and Olympic club players, with veteran personnel including Ken Sears, Ron Tommsie, Jim Bingham, and Dick Guerin from Quantico Marines.

Beloit Bill Rougland Aleast Oilers Boulder Hougland Air Force Jéangerard Charley Mack Ken Sears Ron Tommsie Olympic Club Jim Bingham Dick Guerin Quantico

Sunday Diamond Data from the Associated Press

Baseball scores from Sunday include Pittsburgh 7 over Baltimore 4, Boston 7 over Kansas City 1, Chicago 4 over Brooklyn 1, Cleveland 14 over San Francisco 6, Washington 3 over Detroit 2, New York 7 over St Louis in first game, New York 0 over St Louis 7 in seven innings of the second, New York 8 over Chicago 14, Milwaukee 0 over Atlanta canceled by rain.

Boston Kansas City Chicago Brooklyn Cleveland San Francisco Washington Detroit New York St Louis Milwaukee Atasts

Syracuse Triumph, Celtics Stunned 119 94 in NBA Playoffs

Syracuse slips past Boston 119 to 94 to cap a best of five series at 3 1 while Fort Wayne dominates Minneapolis 165 95 securing a 3 2 lead. The card notes playoff outcomes with key scores and team names.

Syracuse Boston Fort Wayne Minneapolis Em Wayne

Kansas Democratic Women elect Newton leader at convention

Mrs Harry Harris of Marion was reelected president of the Kansas Federation of Democratic Women at its second annual convention held Saturday in Newton Kas Also noted were remarks on party unity and plans for future activities by the organization comprising Democratic women from across the state

Newton, Kas Harry Harris Marion Kansas Federation of Democratic Women's Tien

Saxton Defends Welterweight Title Friday in Boston

Johnny Saxton makes his first defense of the welterweight crown since beating Kid Gavilan last October. He meets Tony DeMarco in Boston on Friday as DeMarco aims for a local victory in a bout without TV or radio coverage. Saxton has a 16 fight unbeaten streak, and DeMarco is the local favorite.

New York Johnny Saxton Kid Gavilan Tony DeMarco Boston Saxton DeMarco Boston Battler Jimmy Carter Paddy

Rocky Heads for Coast for Cockell Title Bout

Rocky Marciano left camp and headed for California to begin formal workouts for his May 16 defense against Don Cockell of England in San Francisco. He had trained over two months with 87 sparring rounds, extensive roadwork, and bag work, dropping from 205 to 191 pounds, just four pounds above his fighting weight.

Grossinger Rocky Marciano California Don Cockell England San Francisco

State Pin Meet leads Kansas women standings with Wichita on top

Local woman leads in singles action at the Kansas Women’s 12th annual state pin meet over the weekend. Wichita Woods Drive Inn bowlers claim first place in Class A with 2,400, while others retain top positions across classes A to D and doubles events.

Kansas Bawline Wichita Woods Drive Inn Keglers Stes Reek Bricten Ieita Wilson Sates Hutchinson Playmore Leavenworth Arlington Ness City Kraxy Keelers Salina Southern Belles Pittsburg Music Service Selwyn Interiors Newton Clauss D—Page Milk Coffeyville Pittman Grain Liberal Riteway Laundry Concordia Phifer Motors Ulysses McBaze Parsons Malon Stanfield Glass Drake Breit Garden City McAhyen O. Place Det DM. Corbett D. Stilwell R. Bayle Coffeyuilte WO Rawlings J. Frazey Dorario B. Stahl J. Penningen G. Douglas H. Whitman T. Williams G. Brannum Isell

Real Estate Transfers March 9 17 Warranty Deeps to Sweeney and more

Real estate transfer list covers March 9 to 17 noting numerous deeds with varied considerations. Transactions include Lawrence Housing Inc to Gerard Tirth and spouse for Lot 25 28 37 in Pack HI Rev and other parcels valued from $1 to about $14.58 with multiple grantors and grantees including Lawrence Jewish Community center and several unnamed sellers.

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Fragmented menu and notices mix in newspaper page

A jumbled OCR page shows menu items mixed with civic notices and a brief report. The American Red Cross credit line mentions 36 610 300 dollars from an 85 million bedset plan for armed forces and veterans. New Delhi Indiana reports Prime Minister Nehru planning to visit Mitogwet in June per Foreign Ministry.

American Red Cross New Delhi Indiana Minster Nenru Mitogwet Foreign Ministry

Fragmentary Notice of Land and Funds in Early Times

A damaged OCR fragment mentions land cessation, seas, streams, and a distant epoch with numbers like 37M BC. It references funds, a sale or transfer action, and a promotion offering 4 dollars for services or goods, with unclear entities and places.

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