Akins and Puleo Upset Favorites in Boxing Telecast
In New York and Brooklyn last night, Akins, a 4-1 underdog from St. Louis, stopped Ronnie Delaney in the eighth round at St Nicholas Arena, the first time Delaney was stopped in 54 fights. Puleo, debuting as a main eventer, fought Carmelo Costa to a draw at Brooklyn's Eastern Parkway Arena in a 10 round featherweight bout. Costa edged Puleo on some cards while others called it even, leaving Costa vs Puleo on paper as a close result.
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Virgil Akins
Ronnie Delaney
St. Louis
Akron
St. Nicholas Arena
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Delaney
Jimmy Welch
Akins
Tony
Mdemarco
Hector Constance
Kid Gavilan
Ohio
Tony Puleo
Brooklyn
Carmelo Costa
Eastern Parkway Arena
Costa
Golden Gloves
Putlee
Harry Ebbets
Frank Fullam
Artie Aidala
Fullam
Aidala
Baseball Standings and Monday Scores Across Leagues
National and American leagues show Brooklyn in front with Chicago St. Louis and Cincinnati close behind. Monday results include Brooklyn beating Milwaukee 9 to 2 in 12 innings and Chicago defeating Philadelphia 2 to 1. American League highlights Cleveland and Detroit strong, with Kansas City and Washington posting wins. Minor leagues report Tulsa over Dallas and Oklahoma City over Fort Worth, plus Southern Association results.
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Siliwauine
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Pueblo
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Des Moines
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Sioux City
How Big League Leaders Are Shaping Up to Date
Baseball leaders from the National and American Leagues are listed by batting hitting runs and home runs. Key names include Mays Aaron and Clemente with high totals, Erskine and Lemon among pitchers, and teams such as Milwaukee New York Brooklyn and Chicago highlighted in the season’s early stats.
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Pittsburgh
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Furillo
Brooklyn
Moon
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Repulski
St. Loui
Aaron
Arliie
Zernis
Kansas
Lemon
Cleveland
Turley
Behmitz
Washington
Wichita Board OKs annual teacher pay raise
The Wichita Board of Education approved a 150 dollar yearly pay hike for public school teachers, following a request from the Wichita City Teachers Association for higher salaries. The move signals ongoing negotiations over educator compensation in the district.
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Wichita Board Education
Wichita City
Birds Fight Back A Chronicle Of Feathered Combatants
A quirky mishmash recounts legendary and odd ball incidents from baseball and wildlife. Tales include doctored umpires, clowns at bat, geese killed by a plane, and geese ducks and pigeons turning to fighting with talons beaks and wings. The piece surveys feathered fighters from ostrich cassowaries to penguins noting weapons beaks claws wings and spurs and odd anecdotes of dramatic animal clashes.
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Feather Clan
Haskell Relays Set For 8 This Evening
Emporia Highland Park Lawrence Ottawa and Haskell compete in the 10th annual Haskell Night Relays at Haskell Stadium starting at 8 p.m. Lions seen as favorites to win over defending champions the Indians as eight events including relays and field events determine team scores.
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Highland Park
Lawrence
Ottawa
Haskell
Haskell Stadium
Lions
Jerry Rogers
Divorce suit filed by Caral Gimbel Greenberg against Hank Greenberg
Caral Gimbel Greenberg, heiress and daughter of Bernard F. Gimbel, sues Hank Greenberg for divorce, alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty. She seeks custody of three children and alimony. The couple, residents of Shaker Heights, were married for years while Greenberg rose as a star and later GM of Cleveland Indians.
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Caral Gimbel Greenberg
Hank Greenberg
Cleveland, Indians
Shaker Heights
Greenberg
Gimbel Brothers, Inc
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Milwaukee
Chicago
Detroit
Beverly
Mis
San Francisco
Macy's
Bernard Gimbel
Saks &Co
Sophie Gimbel
Derby Dreams Stir Veteran Jockey Eddie Arcaro
The piece recalls Eddie Arcaro preparing for the 1955 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Arcaro reflects on past Derby thrills dating to 1935 with Nellie Flagg, praises Nashua from Belair Stud, and notes trainer Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons shaping the race with Omaha’s legacy as a backdrop. The narrative blends memory, anticipation, and respect for the Derby’s unique pressure.
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NEA
Churchill Downs
Nellie Flagg
Omaha
Sheepshead Bay
Brooklyn
Mr. Fitz
Sunny Jim Fitesimmons
Nashua
Eddie Arcaro
Nasrallah
Ted Atkinson
Summer Tan
Saks Fifth Avenue store. The Greenbergs married in Georgia
The Greenbergs were married February 18, 1946 at Brunswick, Georgia. Their three children are Glenn aged 8, Stephen aged 6, and Alva aged 2.
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Brunswick, Ga
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Stephen
Alva
Soos Topple C S Sprin gs as WL Lead Shifts
Colorado Springs built a third straight win over Des Moines to seize the Western League lead as Sioux City fell to Wielta. Ed Barbarito homered three times and drove in six for the winners, while Dick Diusa boosted his series total to 12 hits in 13 at bats as the Sky Sox swept Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Sioux Cory
Wielta
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Indians
Sky Sox
Lincoln
Purble
Wichita
Puebla
Sox
Sioux City
Ed Barbarito
Dick Diusa
U.S. to Train British Fliers in Atom Weapons Use
The New York Times reports the United States plans to train selected British bomber crews in using American atomic weapons. The agreement envisions delivery in a war emergency by order of the President, marking a first step under the McMahon Act liberalization.
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Two Killed and Three Injured in Zarah Area Crash
Near Zarah Kas two airmen were killed and three others injured when their car left a state highway and hit a barbecue oven the dead were James L Byrne 19 and Joseph Coleman airmen Eugene B Rhodes 18 in serious condition Myra Davis 15 of Topeka and Curtis Ritchie 18 in good condition were among the injured Officers said the airmen were stationed at Forbes Air Force Base Topeka. The accident happened about a mile west of Zarah at the junction of highways 7 and 224.
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Zarah, Kas
James L.byrne
Joseph Coleman
Eugene B. Rhodes
Kansas University Med
Myra Davis
Topeka
Curtis Ritchie
Fights Last Night The Associated Press Report
Boxing results from Las Vegas show Archie Moore outpointing Nino Valdes while Virgil Akins stops Ronnie Delaney in Akron. Tony Pelle fights Carmelo Costa to a draw in Brooklyn with the locals in attendance.
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Associated Post
Las Vegas
Archie Moore
Miami
Nino Valdes
Cuba
New York
Virgil Akins
St. Louis
Ronnie Delaney
Akron
Ohio
Brooklyn
Tony Paleo
Carmelo Costa
Sunflower visitors visit St Joseph and plans for Denver trip
Sunflower residents Mr and Mrs Leo Greenfield and Mrs Bill Seckington with son Mike of Wellsville spent Sunday in St Joseph Mo with her brother Mr Harold Junes. Floyd Talley West Side school principal reports 43 pupils signed for an educational tour to Denver leaving Olathe Thursday and returning May 1. Parents will ensure children are in Olathe to depart and meet them on return. Mr Fauts East Side school will accompany group.
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Bill Seckington
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Wellsville
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Harold Junes
Floyd Talley
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Tyaldwin
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Menorah Hospital
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Ruth Slanton
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Tatow Rad
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Mary Burehett
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Leon Barkley
Wichita
Siven Burtper
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Topeka area students join trip to Chicago and funerals set
A group of about 65 students will depart May from Union Station for Chicago on a trip to observe trap events. Teachers Mrs Mead Drake and Mrs Gladys Nafias accompany both groups. Several funerals are noted, including Herbert Head in Topeka and Ryan, with related travel by Roth Strew and Miss Miller. A Snow Cancer Drive canvass is planned for Friday evening at 7 30 pm starting at the Community Building.
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Topeka
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Herbert Mond
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Reree Hospital
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R. May
May
Marie Rhodes
Wiliyg Carpenter
Boul Medical
Scar
Mark Conknd
Beverly Cain
Council Grove
Morrie Hetbs
Chauzcette
Mia Vis
Robert Mann
Mann
Frank Roether
Tall Bea
James Beck
Huesh
Topekin
Mondemeh
Caroline Bales
Farley Teabh
Nita Vestal
Irene Berr
Mary Baw
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Mes
Deyohs Thawley
Letty Drake
Capps
Lillie Mie Cook
Lee Hus
Irene Hea
Borothy
Hanley Nira Vestal
Maury Bailey
Lawrence
Anna Vines
Grace Rothberger
Marie Hobbs
DeSoto
Mary Jane Gephart
Clathe
Laura Williams
Kay Leets
Emma Drake
Helen Man
Mildred
Tae Rae
Frances Miller
Ladys Muller
Yvonne Roles
Miler Peed
Ines Golth
Leona Greenfield
Frances Cburke
Vlf.w
Falley’s
West Side Sebour
Karen Lutz
Brabara Ludvieck
Karen Doudua
Mary Owens
Bonnie Sheflhorn
Laura Huffman
Polio shots and school events highlight community day
The article notes a polio vaccination drive at West Side School with 235 pupils. Also listed are the tri county league spring activities at Baldwin with several grade schools, a PTA Carnival at West School, and various local engagements including births, visits, and civic gatherings.
Jayhawk 4-H group plans May 1 church service and plays
Oakridge 4-H members led by Allan Robb and Bill Hundley traveled to Paola for a festival planned by the Jayhawk Club. They presented the play Swap Off Her Poet at Pleasant Valley schoolhouse. Members also supported charity drives in local districts while some members toured Kansas City for medical updates.
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Jayhawk Club
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Jayhawk 4-1
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Kansas City
Charlie Miller
Wiliam Walker
Lawrence
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Pleasant Valley
W. H. Hayden
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