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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1955

Page

6

Cardinals sweep Pirates as Arroyo shines in shutout

St Louis manager Eddie Stanky watches his pitching staff click as Luis Arroyo threw a six hit shutout to beat Pittsburgh 6-0 and complete a three game sweep. Arroyo's third consecutive win in the majors came with three strikeouts and no walks. The Redbirds totaled 11 hits with Bill Sarni’s unusual double and homers by Bill Virdon and Wally Moon fueling the victory. Brooks Lawrence and Gordon Jones also posted strong outings while Sam Jones delivered a no hitter for Chicago in a separate game. The Athletics had an open date.

Associated Press Eddie Stanky St. Louis Cardinals Luis Arroyo Redbirds Pittsburgh Pirates Arroyo Stanky Brooks Lawrence Pittsburgh Gordon Jones Pirates Sam Jones Chicago Bill Sarni Bill Virdon Wally Moon Moon Giants Milwaukee Chicago Cubs St. Louis Dodgers Cincinnati Sam’ Jones Coes Philadelphia Cubs Tas Arroyos Wally Moan Ronnie Kline Bucs

K A Golfers Netters Drop Pair at Missouri

The University of Missouri swept both golf and tennis matches from Kansas University in Columbia. Jayhawker Bobby Richards led golf with a 70 but Missouri won 6 3 3 . Kansas golfers Richards Nardyz Schmitendorf Rooney were in an auto wreck east of Kansas City earlier, but continued to Columbia. Missouri netters won 2 to 0. Next action is the Big Seven Conference meets this weekend at home.

University of Missouri Kansas University Columbia Bobby Richards Lawrence Missouri Kansas Richards Mark Nardyz Jim Schmitendorf Noel Rooney Kansas City Jackson County Don Everett

Baseball Leaders Report for American and National Leagues

A jumble of batting and pitching leaders for both leagues lists Kaline and Kuenn of Detroit among American leaders in average hits and runs with scattered names like Campanella Furillo Snider and Mueller among the National leaders. The note ends with an unrelated line about France's population from the latest census.

Kangar City Kuenn Detroit Kaline Zermal Kansas City Vernon Washington Nieman Chicago Bauer New York Zernia Kansas Bya Maine

Lopez Has to Revise His Strategy Yanks Tough

The White Sox head to Yankee Stadium for a two game set as Chicago chases the Indians in the AL. Cleveland clings to the lead with a three game winning streak while New York fights to stay ahead. St Louis leads the NL with a solid start, and Cards pitcher Sam Jones eyes a Cubs return as the Pirates stumble.

Lopez Chicago ED Wilks Associated Presa al Lopez New York Yankers Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Sox Yankee Stadium White Sox Cleveland Yankees New York Boston Detroit Baltimore Kansas City Washington Brooklyn Dodgers New York Hants Milwauke Braves

Professor Weinaug honored by oil drillers group

The American Association of Oil well Drilling Contractors honored Kansas University petroleum engineering professor Charles F. Weinaug with a $400 check and a commemorative plaque at a Memorial Union luncheon. Lloyd Pickrell of Wichita presented the award. Weinaug is among six professors honored nationwide this year alongside peers at Tulsa, USC, New Mexico, and Texas Tech.

American Association of Oil Charles F. Weinaug Kansas University Memorial Union Lloyd Pickrell Pickrell Drilling Co Wichita Wetnaug Tulsa University Southern California University New Mexico University Texas Technological College

Welfare Agency Spends 29061 in Past Month

Douglas County Welfare Department reports April expenditures totaling 29061, slightly down from March. Breakdown shows old age assistance 9360, aid to the blind 1065, dependent children 1621, disabled 1656, general assistance 1839, convalescent home 3049, administration 1895 with March comparisons in parentheses. Federal reimbursements total 13302 and state 6128. net county cost 9630. Cases end-April: 15 closed, 12 new. individuals affected 614. Average county payments trail statewide figures.

Douglas County Mildred Watson

Nebraska tops Kansas State in eight inning burst

Nebraska scored four runs in the eighth inning to defeat Kansas State 6-2 in a Big Seven baseball game. Dick Grier allowed six hits over six innings for Nebraska while Daryl Parker pitched effectively for K-State.

Lincoln Neb i Nebraska Kansas State Huskers Dick Grier Dary Parker K-State

Pharmacy Students Honor Six at KU Banquet

Kansas University School of Pharmacy held its annual awards banquet with nine honors awarded to six students. Ivan Watkins of Salina earned the Lehr and Fink Gold Medal and Merck awards, valued around 55 dollars, while Richard Lolley and Roger Millen received Merck honors. Kay Lewis Colby won a Gold Key from the A PhA student branch for advancing the profession. Other recognitions went to Perry Rashleigh and Benji Keaton Wyatt for top junior and sophomore rankings, with Dr. Max Dresden addressing the group on scholarly responsibility.

Kansas University School of Pharmacy Ivan Watkins Salina Watkins Lehr and Fink J. Allen Reese Bristol Merck Richard Lolfey Wamego Roger Millen Wathena American Pharmaceutical Association Kay Lewis Colby Pharmacy Honorary Rho Chi Kappa Epsilon Pharmacy Sorority Lolley School For Pharmacy Perry Rashleigh Little River Kappa Psi Benji-Keaton Wyatt Sunflower Rashleigh Wyatt Max Dresden K. U

Air Force Plans Homes at Isolated Radar Stations

The Central Air Defense Command will build 162 prefabricated family dwellings for personnel at isolated radar stations across 11 states. Contracts will be awarded July 9 at Grandview Air Force Base, with Kansas hosting one near the Hutchinson Naval Air Station.

Kansas City Central Air Defense Command Grandview Air Force Base Kansas Hutchinson Naval Air Station

School Safety Assembly At Hillcrest Sponsored By Council

Hillcrest School Safety Council organized a safety assembly with Police Chief John Charzelet discussing bicycle safety. City bicycle ordinance copies were given to bike owners. certificates from the State Highway Commission signed by Gov. Fred Hall were issued to patrol members.

Hillcrest Safety Council John Charzelet School Safety Council Jimmie Johnson Bill Perry Mike Jochim Kay Black Carla Nelson Hilltop Drive Harvard Road State Highway Commission Fred Hall

Baldwin School Plans Building Expansion Amid Enrollment Rise

Baldwin School faces crowding as enrollment climbs and space runs short. A state survey shows 10 to 12 additional classrooms needed. the district will study building plans with architects after visiting other schools and consulting superintendents. The consolidated elementary and high school building, recently enlarged, requires improvements.

Baldwin State Educations Department Baldwin Schoal Ad Tinstrators Schol Bald- Win

Plans Anew for School Buildings Amid Expansion

The state board of education and architects propose a 10 to 1 room building on about nine acres to handle future growth. The grade school with 300 enrolled has taken over two high school rooms for its classes during the summer remodeling.

State Board of Education

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