Two Decade Old Jump Mark Likely To Fall This Year
Philadelphia based ED Corrigan reports on Greg Bell of Indiana likely breaking Jesse Owens 26 ft 8 3/4 in broad jump record set in 1935 at Michigan. Bell scored 26 ft 11 1/2 in at Penn Relays and earned MVP honors as Villanova’s Olympic stars excelled in events at Franklin Field.
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Robinson poised for Wednesday title bout with Fullmer
Sugar Ray Robinson tightens title bid ahead of Wednesday's 15 round clash at Chicago Stadium with Gene Fullmer. Fullmer, a 2-1 favorite at 160 pounds, eyes a second win after their first fight. Promoter Jim Norris predicts 14,000 fans and $200,000 gate plus $100,000 TV receipts.
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Penn and Drake Relays Lead With No New World Records
Drake winners set 11 meet marks at Des Moines while Penn, Drake share major event wins. Bobby Morrow matched 9.4 in the 100 yards and helped Abilene Christian post marks. Charlie Jenkins and Ron Delaney propelled Villanova to relay titles. Missouri set a 58.4 world-best shuttle hurdles time.
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Wrestlers Enter Crowning Bout at Kallio's Arena
Demon Jack O Brian from Death Valley debuts against Joe McCartney as a semi final for the Louisiana heavyweight title amid belt controversy. Prince Emir defends against George Curtis with a 90 minute limit. Bill Barney faces Phil Brummett in opener as Gus Kallio promotes a full card in Lake Charles LA. The Louisiana PTA meets in town for four days with LSU dean Dr John Hunter addressing delegates tonight.
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Louisiana State University
Evening Baseball Scores and Rain Delays Report
Yesterday results show Atlanta and Chattanooga 9 Memphis 4. Nashville 15 Birmingham 4 with New Orleans 3. Little Rock 4. Today's schedule includes Atlanta at Mobile and Chattanooga at Memphis with several postponements due to rain and wet grounds across multiple venues including Austin at Houston and Lake Charles at Baton Rouge.
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Memphis Chicks edge Little Rock 5 4 in tight win
Memphis Chicks beat Little Rock 5 4 as John Goryl drove in three and Lary earned his fourth consecutive win. Goryl doubled twice and singled, while Kenn Johnson took the loss after six hits by the visitors. Nearby Nashville, Birmingham, Atlanta, Chattanooga, and Mobile had varied results in other league games.
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Baseball’s Big Ten leading batsmen spotlight
The Associated Press profiles the Big Ten’s top hitters, highlighting premier sluggers, their teams, and notable batting averages. It surveys standout players across conference teams and notes rising stars poised to influence pennant races.
Dallas Leads Texas League as Rain Delays Weaken Schedule
The Texas League saw Dallas and Oklahoma City tied for the lead as persistent rain postponed 22 games, the worst spring in 60 years. Dallas won 4-3 over itself in a Sunday game, Ernie Broglio homering to win. Oklahoma City split a 7-5 nightcap after five runs in the first inning. Fort Worth dropped to last after a 6-4 loss to Tulsa. Austin Houston and San Antonio Shreveport games postponed.
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Associated Press
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Southeastern leads Gulf States race after weekend set
Southeastern Louisiana holds a two game Gulf States Conference lead after action last week. Southwestern Louisiana Institute remains the closest pursuer with four losses to seven wins? The page notes Southeastern’s 8–3 record and SLI at 4–3, with Northwestern and McNeese State also winning. A Saturday doubleheader featured Southeastern losing the opener to Louisiana Tech 4–1 but winning the nightcap 5–1.
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Antarctic Flight Milestone by Captain Parker in 1929
On December 5 1929 Captain Alton N Parker became the first pilot to fly over the Antarctic Continent marking a historic aviation milestone.
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Antarctic
Bernhardt Building Bid Gathers Interest at 803
Local bids for the 803 Bernhardt Building involve multiple firms submitting offers. The process moved forward with preliminary reviews by city procurement officials as bidders await final tallies and contract awards.
Mantle Ejected Again by Runge in Red Sox Game
Mickey Mantle of the Yankees was ejected for the second time this Sunday after disputing a third strike in the third inning against Boston. Umpire Ed Runge, who had ejected him earlier, again sent Mantle to the dugout.
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Indiana Star Greg Bell Named Penn Relays Outstanding Athlete
Greg Bell of Indiana University was chosen as the outstanding athlete at the Penn Relays by 17 writers and radio sportscasters who covered the weekend competition.
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Greg Bell
University of Indiana
Penn
Heel liniment promises deep relief for arthritis pain
Medical scientists announce Heel liniment penetrates deep to relieve immediate pain from arthritis rheumatism backache and muscular aches. It dries quickly without rubbing or mess and provides hours of soothing warmth. Available at drug counters with money back guarantee from Whitehall Pharmacal Company.
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Whitehall Pharmacal Company
FART ou [TAN LIFE INSURANCE
A garbled OCR fragment mentions life insurance and a context unclear due to transcription errors. No coherent names places dates or actions are recoverable to form a proper news item.
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