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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1955
Page
18
Lemon trails the Yankees with a 9 6 record against them over the past two seasons while Don Newcombe fires a one hitter for Brooklyn as Chicago and St Louis win. The Giants, White Sox and Pirates also post key victories amid pennant race action.
A compact roundup lists results from the National League American Association and other circuits with team scores such as New York Cincinnati Chicago Boston Cleveland and Baltimore. The note also cites a study linking later life deterioration to lifestyle choices rather than athletic activity.
Luis Arroyo pitched 10 innings allowing five hits and no defeats as he led the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-3 win over Philadelphia. Bill Virdon hit a two run homer in the 10th to seal the victory after Willie Jones tied it in the ninth, with Stan Musial also homering and Ennis collecting three Phllies hits. The win ends a seven game losing streak for St Louis while Philadelphia suffers its 10th straight defeat. In Baltimore, the Orioles exploded for eight runs in the sixth to rout Kansas City 11-1 with Gus Triandos sparking the rally.
World record holders and Olympic champions join Wes Santee at the 29th West Coast Relays in Fresno. Santee, holder of the mile world in door record and American outdoor best, faces Len Simpson and Jim Hunt in a special four lap event as Parry OBrien Bud Held Mal Whitfield and other greats compete in shot put javelin and 880 events. The meet runs after pre meet workouts with Santee arriving Thursday to prepare.
Miami court delaying alimony ruling keeps Ted Williams from full participation with ex wife Doris Soule Williams and their seven year old daughter Barbara. Judge Holt will decide financial terms after reviewing Williams income tax reports showing up to 100000 a season. She indicates possible lump sum settlement and notes Williams previously paid 125 weekly plus car tires and home expenses.
Wichita edged within 13 points of first place Colorado Springs after a 3 1 victory over Lincoln last night in the Western League. Wet grounds and cold weather postponed Sioux City Colorado Springs and Des Moines Pueblo games. Bob Harrison and Eldon Russell held Lincoln to two singles with Russell getting the win in relief after Harrison allowed one run and seven walks.
A state commission doctor reported that Harold Johnson was drugged before his nationally televised heavyweight bout with Julio Mederos. Dr Alfred S Ayella Jr ruled barbiturate the cause of Johnson’s collapse after nine rounds and George M Leader suspended boxing in the state for nine days.
A Norman source says Doyle Parrack of Oklahoma City University has tentatively accepted the offer to succeed Bruce Drake as Oklahoma U basketball coach. Drake resigned after 17 years. Lemons, Parrack’s aide, is noted as part of the process.
Athletic director Parrack may assume duties at OCV while Bud Wilkinson from Oklahoma athletic directory remains out of the city. Officials say no announcement on a new coach has been prepared. University regions meet Thursday with hiring possibly decided then.
Tom Burns, former world heavyweight champion from 1906 to 1908, died in Vancouver hospital likely from a heart attack at age 13 he retired at 39 and had a varied post boxing life. Born Noah Brusso in Hanover Ontario he was visiting a faith healer when stricken and was living in California before his death. He defeated Marvin Hart for the title in Los Angeles on February 23 1906 and later lost it to Mack Johnson in Sydney on December 26 1908.
Former Florida pro Ralph Stewart traveling to Glen Head Golf Club as assistant to Fred Grieve had all his golf equipment stolen on the way. The misfortune occurred about twenty five miles from his new post, delaying his start.
Stewart spent the night in New York with a friend and parked his new station wagon outside. Thieves looted the street later that night stealing all his clothes and golf equipment.
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