Jones accuses Newcombe of deliberate beaning in opening feud
In Clearwater, Willie Jones alleged Brooklyn pitcher Don Newcombe threw at him, prompting a feud as the Dodgers and Phillies prepare for the April 17 NL opener. Newcombe denied intent, saying the ball slipped. Jones, hospitalized with an ear injury, had earlier walked in a prior at bat. Doctor said no fracture but ear injury could be serious and under review.
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Hogan to Represent U S in Matches Against England
Ben Hogan, Fort Worth star and four time Open champion, agreed to play for the United States in the International matches at Surrey England June 24 26. Hopkins announced Hogan could not yet commit to the British Open at Liverpool July 26.
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Knox Slugs Sportswriter After Aragon Bout in Hollywood
Hollywood report says Harvey Knox, former football father turned manager for Art Aragon, struck Bud Furillo after Aragon’s victory over Danny Giovanelli at Legion Stadium. Furillo escaped injury, others intervened, and Knox later apologized amid feuds over season coverage.
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Kaline Says Arm Okay After Throwing Tuesday
Lakeland Florida reports Al Kaline threw a baseball yesterday for the first time in more than a week and felt no pain. The 1954 AL batting champion has been in and out of the Detroit Tiger lineup all spring with a sore arm and hopes to return to regular action within a few days.
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No Change in Standings For Men's Bowling Meet
The city men's bowling tournament at Pladium Lanes shows no standings changes after Wednesday night. Westvace No. 3 leads team standings, Franz Conoco second, Co-Op Maintenance third. in all events Ron Jaderborg leads, followed by Warren Harrell and Buck Ambler. Singles top spots held by A. L. Grover and Truman Nelson, with Morris Soetaert and Fred Needham leading doubles. The tournament ends Friday.
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Colorado Warden Seeks Rehabilitation Program Reform
Warden Harry Tinsley urged Colorado officials to replace harsh statutes with a modern rehabilitation plan for the penitentiary. He argued against treating all inmates as famous criminals, advocating a system aimed at truly rehabilitating offenders rather than punishment.
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Ottawa Spikers Triumph in Kansas Conference Dual
Ottawa Braves defeated Emporia State Presbies 93 to 38 in a Kansas Conference track meet. The Braves also won in tennis by a 6-0 score.
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Syracuse Nips Philadelphia 108 104 in Wed playoff clash
Syracuse edge Philadelphia 108 to 104 to even the best of five series at two games apiece. The high scoring duel featured multiple lead changes and key baskets from both teams as the playoff tense matchup shifts momentum.
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Kaline recalls hitting legend and early pro rise in spring
A long interview recounts Kaline's confidence boost at 18 after joining the majors in 1953. He praises Ted Williams and Fred Hutchinson, describes adjusting to pro life in Florida, and notes off season practice with a 55 ounce bat. Kaline speaks on growth, expectations, and his Florida workouts with wife Louise nearby.
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Porterfield Stronger Arm Boosts Red Sox pennant hopes
Porterfield, acquired from Washington last November, has shined in spring training with a 3-1 record and a 1.50 ERA in 18 innings. He looks set to anchor Boston beside Ted Williams, Jackie Jensen, and Sammy White as the Red Sox chase the American League title. In a recent exhibition, he allowed three hits and one run in six innings in a 7-2 win over Kansas City, with Jensen hitting his first spring homer.
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Lopez Refuses To Concede Pennant To Yankees
Tucson reports P Al Lopez, Cleveland Indians manager, will not concede the American League pennant to the Yankees or any team. He believes Cleveland is improved over 1955 and cites possible Yankee pitching needs while defending his own roster of right handers and noting expected gains from new players in the White Sox and Red Sox trades. The story also notes a separate Kansas University scholarship funded by the Corrosion Proof Fitting Company for a Great Bend senior entering KU engineering and architecture.
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Boy Scouts Outgun Marine Shooters in Dayton
In Dayton Ohio a .22 rifle match at the Navy and Marine Reserve center pitted Marine volunteers against explorer scouts. The Boy Scouts won by 12 points, Marines blamed missing top shooters for the loss, but the final score was not disclosed.
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K U and Lawrence High to Host District Music Festival
Kansas University and Lawrence High School will host about 4000 student musicians on April 6 and 7 for the Kansas State High School Activities Association District Music Festival. Neal Wherry of Lawrence High notes 70 northeast Kansas schools expected, with seven Friday sections focusing on large ensembles and string solos, and twelve Saturday sections featuring vocal and instrumental solos and small groups. участники from Baldwin DeSoto Eudora Lecompton Linwood Tonganoxie Wellsville schools anticipated.
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Indiana Primary Seen as Popularity Contest in Indiana
Indiana's presidential preference primary May shapes up as a popularity contest between Sen. Estes Kefauver, unopposed on the Democratic ballot, and President Eisenhower, with only a splinter Republican opponent. Kefauver's Indiana backers planned to file his entry today after Gov. George N. Craig, a strong Eisenhower supporter, entered the President's name March 6 with Eisenhower's approval.
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John Wayne Files Nominating Papers in Los Angeles
Actor John Wayne acted as stand in for Congressman Donald Jackson at the registrar of voters office yesterday filing nominating papers. Wayne said he and Jackson are longtime personal friends and support remains strong.
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Maragon Takes Temporary Laborer Job in Congress
John Maragon, once a White House visitor in the Truman era, now works in the House folding room at 1.62 per hour as a temporary laborer. This is his first regular job since December 1952 when released from Petersburg federal reform school after a two year perjury sentence linked to the five percenters investigations. He folds, seals, and handles documents as part of routine tasks. Brazil is noted for producing more than half the world's coffee output.
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Grace Kelly to Keep New York Apartment in Monaco
In a busy tangle of showbiz chatter, Grace Kelly plans to keep her Fifth Avenue flat while stepping toward life in Monaco. The piece weaves gossip about weddings, wardrobe woes, and other social currents around TV stars, stage folks, and a famed MGM-era milieu.
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Avenir
73 Students on Campus End Practice Teaching
The eight week student teaching period at the University of Kansas School of Education wrapped for 73 seniors and graduate students. A three day follow up conference featured six group sessions led by Dr. Nicholson, Dr. Ridgway, Dr. Edwards, Dr. Hobson, Dr. Smith, and Louise Leonard. Students chose three of the six sessions to attend each day.
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John H. Nicholson
Robert Ridgway
Karl Edwards
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Hobson
Henry P. Smith
Louise Leonard
Train Derailment Injures Fifteen on Narvik Stockholm Express
Fifteen people were injured today when the Narvik Stockholm express derailed. The state railway office said no fatalities occurred in the incident.
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