Trojans Win NCAA Title Shelton Lea Pace Trackmen From USC
Ernie Shelton won the high jump and Jim Lea captured the 440 yard dash as USC earned its sixth consecutive NCAA track and field title. Shelton cleared 6 feet 10 1 4 inches. Lea clocked 46.7 seconds in hot conditions to defend his title. Illinois finished second with 31 17 20 points. California third with 27.
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Rebels' Night Thrust Fails In Indochina
In Indochina near Hanoi, Vietnamese Catholic militiamen allied with French forces repelled a Vietminh night assault on a village 15 miles northwest of the capital. A French spokesman said up to 700 Vietminh raiders may have been involved, with both sides suffering substantial losses and several militiamen captured. French air strikes hit a Vietminh base 10 to 15 miles east of Hanoi.
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Guns Stolen From British Barracks Raid by IRA in Ulster
Fifteen men believed to be IRA members raided British army barracks in Belfast and escaped with a truckload of rifles sten guns machine guns and ammunition. The raid, said to be the largest by the IRA since World War II, prompted tightened frontier guards and 1000 special Ulster constables to assist police.
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Fiance Of Hale Woman Hurt In Wreck On Way To Wedding
Miss Reva Steinberg and her father Otto Steinberg of Plainview traveled to Socorro New Mexico after an automobile crash near Socorro. Dr Seymour Alban of Long Beach California, his mother and father were en route to Plainview for a Tuesday wedding when the accident occurred. Dr Alban suffered two broken ribs his mother also had broken ribs and shock while his father sustained severe head lacerations. The Plainview party wonders whether the wedding will proceed as planned.
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Free Wood Set For Use At Tahoka Municipal Park
Tahoka city announces full readiness for parks users. Free firewood is provided for barbecues and picnic areas, with drinking water and garbage pits available. The swimming pool concession offers soft drinks and popcorn, and playground equipment has moved to the new park with a donated play set for younger children.
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Four Dead in California Auto Crash in Lancaster
Four persons were killed and six injured as two cars collided at an intersection in Lancaster California on Saturday night. Two of the injured were in critical condition with three adults and two children among the casualties. Identification of victims and injured was not immediately known.
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Hubbers fall further behind after tough ninth inning
Fernandez led off with a single in the eighth and Elli son misplayed a ball for two Hubbers errors. Crawford delivered a two run single, Reagan scored on Touchet’s sacrifice, but the rally ended there as the Hubbers remained five games back. Haney will start against Lubbock with Radebaugh expected to pitch.
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Dalton Touchet
Joe Valdivielso
Man slain as four Detroit police officers shot in East Side battle
A man identified as Malachi Benjamin, 40, was killed in a Detroit gun battle on the East Side. Four officers were wounded including Lt. Waldo Kreiger and Patrolmen Robert Fullerton Harold Davis, with Patrolman Larence Magnette injured in the hand. A rifle and shotgun were involved after police answered a porch call.
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Tennis championship rounds canceled by heavy rain
Up-Tournament officials canceled the remaining rounds of the Ken Lawn Tennis championships after heavy rain washed out play for the second straight day.
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Red Sox Option Gernert To Louisville Farm Club
The Boston Red Sox optioned first baseman Dick Gernert to Louisville in the American Association. The 24 year old infielder, who lost his starting berth to rookie Harry Agganis, batted .261 in 14 games this year.
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Marine publicity and college football links in Texas tech era
The excerpt notes a Marine Corps feature on Texas Tech co captain Howard Hurt and other Tech football players in Marine training, praising the footballers. It also mentions Pete Bausch of KU now in Wichita, plus Kane and Beattie Feathers, and invites readers to submit starting lineups for the league teams with a Cleveland July 13 deadline.
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Knowland urges end to Geneva talks with Communists
Senate Republican Leader Knowland called for halting the Geneva conferences over Far Eastern issues before Western nations lose self respect. He predicted Indochina states would seek independence and UN aid before surrender to Communism, saying talks show the USSR and Communist China will only accept surrender. Texas Tech coach DeWitt Weaver, in three seasons, has two Border Conference titles, two bowl wins, two coach of the year awards, and Southwesternner of the Year honors. Telephones in Asuncion, Paraguay, are being doubled.
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Hopeless No More At Stephens Chiro Clinic Exam
A patient visited Stephens Chiro Practic Clinic for an exam and tests. Spinal X rays and nerve tests identified the primary cause of her troubles.
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Reds Reach For Hanoi
Communist Viet Minh troops move to encircle Hanoi after Dien Bien Phu fell. A sawtooth semicircular line marks French reinforcements around Haiphong and the Doson Peninsula in case Hanoi is cut off. AP Wirephoto Map.
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Three House Burglaries Probed In Lubbock
Three burglaries are under investigation by the Lubbock Police Department. At 1324 and 1317 Harvard the thief took 213 dollars from billfolds after cutting back screen doors. A 30-30 rifle with scope was stolen from a pickup near East Broadway and Oak Avenue.
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Soviets Turn Down Western Armament Proposals
Western officials report Russia rejected a broad plan to end the world arms race in atomic and conventional weapons. The Allies are said to have rejected Soviet proposals for renouncing use of atomic weapons and a nonuse pledge by the Big Four and Red China. The Soviets seek a wider disarmament program including a total ban on atomic weapons.
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Three Airmen Die in Alaska Helicopter Crashes
In Alaska near Eklutna three Air Force helicopter crews died in separate crashes this week. Capt Paul Kimberlin of Anchorage and Long Beach Calif who earned fame rescuing stranded hikers died in a Thursday search crash. Maj Robert Fritter of West Palm Beach Fla died in a Lake Eklutna collision. The third pilot 2nd Lt Charles P Fredhelm of Guadalupe San Angelo Tex remains missing.
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Kent Lawn Tennis Championship Delayed by Rain
Heavy rain washed out Friday’s matches at the Kent Lawn tennis championships in Beckenham England. Play will resume Saturday weather permitting with officials hopeful for completion.
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Texas Tech tops Border Conference in football and basketball
Texas Tech stands as the lone Border Conference school to win shared titles in both football and basketball across the same school year. The Red Raiders accomplished this feat in 1933-34, 1934-35, and 1953-54.
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