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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1955

Page

6

Blair’s Sprint Rise Ties School, Relays and Records

Kansas University junior Blair Bhur emerges as a top Midlands sprinter by balancing hard training with strategic rests. He won the Big Seven indoor 60 yard title, tied the school record, and posted a best of 9.6 in the 180 yard dash while defeating noted rivals in Drake and other meets. Blair’s coach Bill Easton praises patient, technical work improving his start, arm swing, and body span.

Dick Bhur Kansas University Osborne Bill Easton Blair Fas Jack Stiys Texas Olympaun Dean Smith Lough al Frieden Jerry Prewith Northwestern Jim Golliday Drake Jerry Mershon Kar State Oakley High Wichita Duar Oulder Mershan Easton Borger Tex Brownwood Jane Osborne Junior High W. H. Blair

Concordia Doctor Heads Kansas Medical Society

Dr John M Porter of Concordia was named president of the Kansas Medical Society at its 96th annual convention here yesterday succeeding Dr McReady of Hy-Mae. The event marks Porter as a leading state physician amid regional medical leadership.

Concordia Kansas Medical Society

Bowling Notes IV League and Jayhawk League Standings

Summary of multiple bowling leagues with team standings, points won and lost, and notable matches. Mentions Lawrence Paper Co Gemmell's Westview Motel AROTC Reusch-Guenther Jayhawk League results Penny's Ready, Memorial Union, Decker-Coy and other teams. Also lists high game scores and individual high achievers. Harvard University held its first commencement in 1642.

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Johnson Fights Mederos In Show Must Go Fight

Harold Johnson 26 meets Cuban heavyweight Julio Mederos in a 11 round bout at the Arena Philadelphia. Mederos steps in as substitute after Tommy Jackson withdrew due to training injury. NBC telecasts at 9 p.m. CST with Johnson holding a 51 7 record and Mederos 17 8 2.

Philadelphia Harold Johnson Julio Mederos Johnson Tommy Hurricane) Jackson Medéros Taining Mederos Miami Johnny Holman Ezzard Charles Bob Baker Tom Tatum Roland LaStarza NBC

Year's 14th Atom Test Won't Be Before Sunday

LAS VEGAS Nov. The 14th and final test of the 1935 nuclear series will not be held until Sunday at the earliest. Officials cited technical difficulties from yesterday's 35 kiloton blast and great dust kickup as the cause for delaying a Saturday test. No weather evaluation meetings will be held until tomorrow.

Las Vegas Yucca Flat Doe

Turkish Premier Sees Tito in Belgrade on State Visit

Turkish Premier Adnan Menderes meets Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito in Belgrade during a state visit to discuss ward problems and regional issues yesterday.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Adnan Menderes Marshal Tito

Arch Farrell Freed On Charge He Killed Vice Fighter in Phenix City

Arch Farrell was acquitted of murder in the Phenix City vice empire case. The 38 year old Ferrell's acquittal followed a days long trial amid political cleanup campaigns. Albert Filter had already been convicted in the same probe and sentenced to life.

Arch Farrell Phenix City Birmingham Ala Aren Ferrell Phen City Terson Ferrell Patterson Alabama Worney General Canal Phenix Cin Albert Filter Phoenix City Myuweh AMM New St Chigrettas Mentel Hospital Galveston Pex Garret Pilteyson

Casablanca Court Frees Three Moroccans in Terrorism Case

A Casablanca military court spared death for three Moroccans accused of terrorism linked to a Frenchman’s killing two years ago. Six accomplices received prison terms from five to twenty years while one defendant was acquitted.

Rabat Moricca Casablanca

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