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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1955

Page

15

ERSKINE AND DONOVAN TIE ERA LEADERS IN MLB RUSH

Brooklyn veteran Carl Erskine leads in earned run average at 1.14 after five wins for the Dodgers. Dick Donovan of the White Sox follows with a 1.29 ERA after four earned runs in 29 innings. Johnny Antonetti of the Giants and Ronnie Kline of the Pirates also figure among the league leaders, while Bob Turley and Steve Gromek pace the American League and Detroit in earned run averages respectively.

New York Brooklyn Carl Erskine Dick Donovan Chicago White Sox Erskine Dodgers Donovan Johnny Antonetti New York Giants Ronnie Kline Pittsburgh Sandy Consuegra White Sox Cleveland Mike Garcia

Oklahoma screens applicants for basketball coach job

University of Oklahoma continues screening numerous applications to replace Bruce Drake as basketball coach. Athletic director Bud Wilkinson said the university will not rush the decision, meeting with the athletic council to discuss withheld names after Drake’s resignation following 17 years directing the Sooners.

Norman University of Oklahoma Bruce Drake Bud Wilkinson

Greengrass Sidelined With Aggravated Leg Condition

Phillies outfielder Jim Greengrass, acquired from Cincinnati in a six player trade, will miss the western tour with swollen legs and will be hospitalized in Baltimore or Boston before the opener in St. Louis. General manager Roy Hamey said the condition worsened in games since joining Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Jim Greengrass Philadelphia Phillies Cincinnati Redlegs Phils Roy Hamey Greengrass Baltimore Boston Phillies St. Louis Hamey

Boxing card results from last night across cities

Brooklyn fighter Billy McNeece tied Tony Johnson in a welterweight bout after ten rounds. Isaac Logart from Cuba outpointed Ludwick Lightburn in a featherweight clash. Armand Savoie from Montreal defeated Kid Centella in a light welterweight bout.

Associated Press Brooklyn Billy McNeece Islip N. Y Tony Johnson New York Isaac Logart Cuba Ludwick Lightburn British Honduras New Orleans Armand Savoie Montreal Kid Centella Nicaragua

Williamstown Students Tour Lawrence on Educational Trip

Fifty two Williamstown Elementary first through fourth graders visited Lawrence for an educational tour on Friday. They toured University sites and downtown landmarks, had a picnic in South Park, and ended the day at the Journal World. Principal Arthur Langdon led the group with two teachers and several attending parents.

Williamstown Lawrence South Park Journal World Arthur Langdon Daisy Wingfield Agnes Shockley Howard Heck Loren Snow Reynolds Shultz Leonard B. Thoma

Woodstock Sunday School and church services schedule

Woodstock announces Sunday activities with Sunday school at 10 and church services at 11 led by Pastor Rev Jenkings. Mrs J C Stallions has been at Lawrence Memorial hospital for observation and treatment. The Stevens couple celebrated a March 4 Winchester wedding and were honored with a shower on April 24 at F G Champion home with an attendance including Claude Gordon family and Tra Stevens among others.

Jenkings J. C. Stallions Lawrence Memorial Hospital Ray Lee Stevens Winchester Conn. St. In Lawrence F. G. Champion Stevens Claude Gordon Tra Stevens Eugene Jule Sylvia Norma Tarr Leavenworth Valley Grove Ann Nowak Marilyn Ward Billie Dugan Karen Rolin Edith Moses Daniels Williamstown James Ellis John Black Tonganoxie Ellis Lydie Davidson Baker Ore McLouth Mary Ellis Sadie Stanwood Church

Grayson's Scoreboard Highlights Palica and Moore Buy

Grayson notes Richards touts Palica and Moore as Baltimore's key pickups this spring with Palica offering a wide array of pitches and Moore returning strong after a later-season stint. He cites arm injuries among Birds pitchers and suggests Palica's versatility could stabilize the rotation as Taylor Warder and others comment on potential trades and farm-system impact.

NEW York NEA Yankees Ervin Martin Palica Pauli Richards Baltimore Palica Professor Richards Richards Bob Turley Brooklyn Ray Moore Billy Cox Orioles Turley Moore St. Peal Charley Dressen Erv Palica

Villa Eden Visitors Report from Eudora Residents

Mr and Mrs Harold Duncan of Eudora visited Alfred Torneden's home on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Raymond Kurtz of Eudora joined the visit Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Carl Hughey called on Mr and Mrs Mincell Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Godfrey Reetz and

Marie Seele Alfred Seele Number Six Charles Davidson Robert Seele Melvin Davidson Carl Kurtz Jr Eudora Alfred Torneden Walter Bud" Pettengill Harriet Gibler Lawrence Fred Reetz Kansas City Harold Duncan Raymond Kurtz Carl Hughey Mincell Godfrey Reetz

Torneden Family Ties Highlight Busy Lawrence Weekend

A cluster of Lawrence residents visited relatives Sunday and several family members moved between homes for visits. Martin Coyne was rushed to Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness Tuesday. The Happy Hour club met at Anna Torneden’s home with 16 members and guest Lena Torneden, discussing gardening and dream houses.

E Familly Lawrence Alfred Torneden Martin Coyne Memorial Hospital William Torneden William E Bert Wilson Bud Pettengill W. Fi. Pettengill Ruth Tottengill Frank Pettengill Merlin Brock William Torneren Frank Henik Kansas City Anna Torneden Godfrey Reetz Fred Torneden Clinton Louis Torneden Happy Hour Club Herbert Torneden Lena Torneden Don Carbaugh Frieda Reeta Mabel Pettengill Dolph Lena Tarneden Martha Milleret Florence French Fufora

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