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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1956
Page
4
Police say John W. Summers, a former lieutenant colonel from Chicago, spent about $10,000 forged payroll funds on races, drinks, and women. The suspect admitted forging payroll checks and faces charges.
Indianapolis qualifers for the 500 mile race faced an extension as rain washed out Saturday trials. With 29 cars qualified, officials allowed two extra hours of time to finish as crews of slower cars protested possible elimination. Veterans and three former winners loom among a 1950 Memorial Dis race field.
Promoter lists a Joey Giardello rematch with Charie Cotton at Oh St Nicholas Arena in New York. The Associated Press notes Giardello, a former top middleweight, aims to resume after Cotton upset him in their prior clash. The card features other regional names and a televised showdown at a crowded venue.
Los Angeles Examiner reports on Thaxter, a PCC bound player, outlining his monthly expenses for a gridiron year. The interview lists board and room at 78 per week, meals, laundry, clothing, car insurance, and personal costs totaling around 308 dollars plus tuition and other fees as he weighs continuing eligibility and schooling options.
Cubs break a long skid against St Louis as Chicago manager and players spark a late rally to tie the series, four relievers shut down the lineup, and the Cardinals’ offense stalls in key innings. The crowd notes a turning point in a tense game at Busch Stadium.
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