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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1955

Page

6

Lions And Ottawa Tie In Northeast Kansas League Meet

Lawrence High edged Ottawa 69 3 5 to 63 for the Northeast Kansas League track title at Ottawa University. Highland Park placed third, Leavenworth sixth, Atchison seventh, Argentine last. Ottawa showed strength by winning seven events. Lawrence took 16 events and yielded many seconds and thirds. A thunderstorm interrupted events but two running records were tied and a weight event mark was broken. Junior Smith tied the 1951 110 hurdles record. Fred Kaiser and Marvin Wilson starred in multiple events, with Wilson vaulting 12 3 and broad jumping 21 6 to win field titles.

Lawrence Ottawa Highland Park Lions Leavenworth Atchison Junior Smith Adolph Mueller Buddy Bockwalter Sinson Cole Stinson Bud Cole Lawrener Smith Bookwitter Ozawa Kaiser Marvin Wilson Broad Wilson Cyclones Ancherman Jerry Cunningham

Lions Roar Again In Meet With High Hurdles And Relays

A fragmented report lists multiple events and times from a track meet. Notable names include Bookwalter Palmer Smith Wobarts Hamilton Kaiser Webber Eichhorn Whitney Leavy Flory Whitenight Leavy and others. The results feature 120 yard high hurdles 16.2 second mile times and relay legs with Ottawa Highland Park Leavenworth and other teams named.

Bookwalter Palmer Smith Wobarts H.P Hamilton Kaiser Webber Eichhorn Cunningham Whitney Alp Johnson Leavy Cawley Kunkle Flory Keel Ottawa Tolson Bundy Harder Lawrence Highland Park Argentine Learvenworth Tae Welcher Wilgon O Eichhorn L. Smith Leas Whitenight L. Ward Hanon Whitfield Lea L. Whitenicht Y. Frakes Roberts Flotry Beavenfawryhee Ottawa Stireen L. Cote Lo Fauron oMeCor

Record-breaking throws and sprint wins at meet

The meet featured Kaiser's fast 220 run tying the Yd record set in 1931 by Jay Hardy of Shawnee Mission. Rock Bergen of Highland Park astonished by throwing 150 feet in discus, shattering a 28-year standard. Other points included Bookwalter in low hurdles, Stinson in 120-yard hurdles, and a medley relay quartet led by Don Acher.

Kaiser Iine Jay Hardy Shawnee Mission Rock Bergen Highland Park Bergen Mammoth Danerence Dick Johnson Lawrence Spoint Smith Bookwalter Jaydee Stinson Don Acher

Haydon star Connors shatters javelin record at meet

Connors of Haydon shattered the javelin record with a toss of 175-62, surpassing the old 16-12 mark. Halton’s Jack Deeter set a new shot put record at 49-44, two inches beyond the previous best, while Glenn Moser of Halton clocked a record low hurdles time.

Haskell Dominates Meet with Three Victories at Osage City

In a brisk relay and sprint program at Osage City, Haskell nabbed three event wins led by records and strong performances. Allen Partridge claimed the 100, Ken Bailey the 440, and Leon Factor the broad jump, as notable rivals and teams competed for top marks and relay glory.

Haskell A. D. Partridge Ken Bailey Leon Factor

Nashua Faces Richest Derby Test at Louisville

Nashua the odds on favorite meets nine rivals in the 1 1/4 mile Kentucky Derby for $225,000 added, under Sunny Lane Simmons and jockey Eddie Arcaro, with 100000 spectators expected and TV and radio coverage.

Nashua Nasrullih Betur Sunny Fite Simmons Eddie Ar

Tribe athletes sweep events in local relay and field meets

Readable fragments show Batley freshman placing in long jump with 20-31 and Clif Bear winning the 220 and edging Al Nephew. The Indians took first in the 80 yard and mile relay, with teams including Sarnie Coan, Factor, Emmett Austin, Franklin Wesho, and Tony Coffin coaches. Halton and Kendall also claimed firsts in high jump and medley relay. Mayden's Berberick added a discus win.

Batley Reshman Clif Bear al Nephew Charles Whitethe Bear Wamezo Haskell Sarnie Coan Factor Emmett Austin Franklin Wesho Warner A Tony) Coffin Coon Wesho Austin Partridge Halton Medle Duane Noedels Osage City Skip Kendall

A s HurlER TO GO FOR CHECKUP

Cleveland reports Arnold Parto carerro the Athletics righthander will be examined at Johns Hopkins Hospital on Monday by Dr George Bennett, a sore arm specialist, to determine cause of his struggles. Portocarerra, the A's top pitcher last season with nine wins and 132 strikeouts, has not fared well this year. He has appeared in five games, pitching 1 2/3 innings and surrendering 8 runs on 23 hits while fanning five.

Cleveland Arnold Partocarerro Big Kansas City Athletics Johns Hopkins Hospital Con Boudreau George Bennett Boudreau Portocarerra

Thorough Horse Race Looms With Big Payout At Nashua

Overnight entries include Summer Tan of Galloway Ohio Racing Foot and Flying Fury as contenders. A winning purse of 108500 from the press portion of 12500 is possible if post parade unfolds with all 10 entries. Nashua leads the field aiming to repeat past successes over Summer Tan and Swaps, while Formosa seeks better odds amid a crowded field of California and local horses.

Summer Tan Galloway Ohio Suromer Tan

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