Drake Relays Showdown Fires Up Kansas Athletes
Kansas University star Bill Nieder seizes the Drake meet as his personal battleground against Drake's Tom Jones. Nieder claims a top shot put while Jones, hampered by a fractured practice schedule, attempts to reclaim national form. Wes Santee and other Kansas athletes push into a windy, crowded program with intercollegiate rivalries and relays shaping the day.
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Eye may end Bassett boxing career in Paris
American featherweight boxer Percy Bassett of Philadelphia may never fight again due to an eye ailment. Manager Quenzall McCall said on Tuesday the problem, diagnosed by French doctors as a detached retina, could end his career.
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Pirates Startling Surge Shifts NL Hopes in 1955
The Pittsburgh Pirates, youthful and bold, win three of five as they chase the pennant. Dick Linkfel executes a seven inning shutout against Milwaukee, while the Brooklyn Dodgers stumble and the Giants are blanked by Bob Rush. The Indians top the Yankees 7-3 in head-to-head action as Al Katine shines for Chicago White Sox.
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Diamond Data National Leaaruf Sports Schedule Review
New York and several cities appear in a jumbled schedule of baseball results and upcoming games. The page lists scores, dates, and standings across American League and regional leagues including the American Association Southern Association Texas League Western League with teams such as New York Philadelphia Milwaukee Washington Baltimore and Chicago variants.
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Derby Dreams and a Horse Named Whirlaway
Memoir of riding Lawrin to the Kentucky Derby win and later guiding Whirlaway to another triumph. The jockey recalls nerves, strategy, and a one eyed blinker, plus a record setting 2 01 2 5 for Whirlaway and a third Derby victory with Med Wo Haaper’s Hoop Jr.
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Sugar Ray comeback aimed for TV bout in Detroit fallout
A battered summary notes Sugar Ray Robinson’s planned comeback with a televised ten round bout against Garth Raker at Detroit’s Olenpaa Stadium on January. It mentions prior losses in seven recent contests and hints at wavering confidence while listing other local boxing notes and uncertain results.
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Lincoln Closes Gap on Colorado Leaders in Nip-Tuck WL Struggle
Lincoln near Western League leaders after a 6-3 win over Colorado Springs. Bob Anderson sparked Des Moines with a three-hit game helping break a four-game skid. Bill Bell limited Colorado Springs to five hits including a Lombarri homer. Pueblo loaded the bases in the ninth before Tom Warren secured the win. Clarence Moore homered for the Dodgers.
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Contreras Still Critical After Tuesday Injury
Taunton Massachusetts boxer Jose Contreras remained in critical condition Tuesday night at a Rhode Island hospital semiconscious and still on the danger list. An emergency operation followed his collapse in his dressing room after losing to Bob Bolton of Providence in the eighth round.
Oklahoma Regains Lead In Loop Diamond Chase
Oklahoma bounced back into the Big Seven baseball lead with a 4-2 win over Nebraska in Lincoln. Tony Risinger pitched superbly, fanning 21 and leaving 12 Nebraska runners stranded, nine on second and third. Oklahoma improved to 3-1 in the league, Nebraska to 6-2.
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Derby Weather Forecast Promises Dry Track All Day
Louisville Derby day looks hot and dry with a dry track. forecasters say chances of rain are remote. Meteorologist O K Anderson notes temperatures from Wednesday through Sunday could be 7 to 10 degrees above normal. Average for this time of year is 63 degrees.
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McGrath Aims to Top IMS One Lap Record
Jack Mc Grath of Inglewood California says he can beat his Indianapolis Motor Speedway one lap speed mark for the May 1 1930 500 mile race. He notes car improvements and cites his prior record of about 140.537 mph. practice at the track with 31 cars and 5 drivers already on site for the $250000 event.
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Nebraska Boy Turns Pro Without College Career
The Washington Redskins signed two players, including Jim Norman a tackle who played only high school football in York Nebraska and Marine Corps teams in Japan. Norman is 21, six feet two and 230 pounds and plans to attend the University of Nebraska. Also signed was Phil Gillis a halfback who played for the University of Washington from 1949 to 1951.
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Three Kansas postmaster nominations approved by Senate
The Senate approved three nominations for Kansas postmasters: Max R. Donahey of Logan, Harold H. Bennett of Haviland, and Gertrude M. Retter of Denton.
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Oakridge and Bismarck Schools See Graduations and Moves
Local Oakridge and Bismarck school notes report several graduates this year Ralph Leonhard James Dwyer Shirley Grammer and others from nearby Lawrence High. Teachers Mrs June Smith and Mrs Holladay plan to stay or move to new posts next year while Oakridge adds eight months of school and outdoor activities.
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Jockeys' Guild Helps Injured Riders in New York Aid
The Jockeys' Guild distributed 46,200 dollars in New York for financial and medical aid to injured riders. Secretary Sterling Youn, a former jockey, announced the relief plan and noted ongoing support for distressed jockeys.
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