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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1955

Page

2

Shantz Shines in Comeback Effort for A's Loss to Sox

Bob Shantz, a diminutive right hander with a disrupted career, delivered a seven inning stint for the Kansas City A's in a 7-1 defeat to the Chicago White Sox. Bob Nieman powered Chicago with a double and homer to seal the opener, while Shantz earned praise from managers for his sharp stuff and hopeful outlook for July. The battery of Bobby and Bill Shantz marked a rare brother pairing in MLB history.

Chicago Bob Bob Shantz Kansas City A's Bob Nieman Chicago White Sox Shantz A's White Sox Nieman Detroit Tigers Viet Ony Walt Dropooles Sox Low Boudreau Manty Marion Boudreau Marion Shhantz Maids Bobby Bill A’s Cooper Brothers Mort Walker St. Louis Cardinals

Ottawa girls softball tryout at Forest Park turnout urged

Ottawa Herald reports women interested in joining the Ottawa girls softball team should attend a 2 p.m. tryout session at Forest Park. Ralph Emerson, local softball official, and Bob Peck of Kansas City will run trials. Peck, VP of the National Womens Basketball Association, sponsored a girls softball club last year. Two Garnett girls and one each from Baldwin Wellsville and Pleasant Grove have shown interest in joining the Ottawa club this season.

Ottawa Forest Park Ralph Emerson Bob Peck Kansas City Peck National Womens Basketball Association Emerson Garnett Baldwin Wellsville Pleasant Grove

Annual bowling event continues city tournament results

The annual men’s city bowling tournament continues with singles doubles and teams. Singles scores include Morris Campbell Compton born Riley Davis Cox Meador Lehman F Snider J Snider Thrasher. Doubles show Riley-Davis 1207 J Davis-R L Davis 1188 Lehman-F Snider 1215 Snider-Thrasher 1155 Smay-Ainsworth 1105 Morelet-Bell 1135. Teams list Bond’s First National K of C Pepsi Cola Budweiser Santa Fe with top score 2903.

Morris Campbell Compton Born Riley Davis Cox Meador Lehman F. Snider J. Snider Thrasher Riley -Davis J. Davis R. L

Baseball Scores From The Associated Press Report

Yesterday's baseball scores across leagues show American League games including Boston 8 over New York 4 and Detroit 3 over Cleveland 4 with Chicago 7 defeating Kansas City 7 and Baltimore at Washington. National League results list Chicago leading Cincinnati 6 10, Brooklyn 10 over New York 6, Philadelphia 4, Pittsburgh 4, St Louis 8, Milwaukee 7, with innings noted as possible.

Boston New York Cleveland Detroit Chicago Kanana City Baltimore Washington Cincinnate Brookivs Matadelphia Pittsburgh St. Louis Milwaukee

Beach and Pool Clinic at Hays for Kansas Operators

A one day beach and pool clinic will be held in Hays for Central and Western Kansas swimming pool operators on April 24. The event aims to share best practices in pool safety maintenance and supervision with local operators and staff.

Hays Central and Western Kansas

Pleasant Valley Family Gatherings and Notices

Pleasant Valley households, including Mrs Henry Matile and Mr and Mrs Alvin Benham of Ann Arbor Michigan, host and visit relatives at Easter and other days. Kansas City to bring home Mrs Lucy Matile, 4 H chorus to Paola, Athol YMCA snow delays event, Texas League writers to select manager and rookie of the year.

Alvin Benham Ann Arbor Mich Mary Ann Benham Baldwin Pat O'Dea John Benham Junior Higbie Day-_ton Matile Damon Higbie Lucy Matile Kansas City Dayton Homer Homer Matiles Dayton Matile Athol, Mass YMCA Texas League Baseball Glen Mesenhimer Arnold Hilding Paola Grace Steele Ottawa Robert Steele Delores Steele Clarence Fowler Leonard Hendrix George Mesigh Sandra Virginia Ethel Tomlinson Dover

Sugar Ray Robinson Wins Fourth Comeback Fight

Sugar Ray Robinson, once a top fighter, defeated Ted Olla by third round TKO in Milwaukee. The win marks his fourth comeback victory since retirement in October as he eyes a return to the middleweight title. Robinson, at 164 pounds, showcased steady progress and hinted at two fights monthly through September while noting Olson remains out of reach for now.

Milwaukes Sugar Ray Robingan Ted Olla Babo Olson Robinson Vin Sugar Ray Olla

Final Bid For Hall Of Fame In Denver Runoff

Denver hosts the final bid to house the Hall of Fame permanent headquarters and museum with Dodge City, Colorado Springs, and Oklahoma City still in the running. Kansas leaders and Dodge City officials plan a parade to Brown Palace Hotel as trustees hear presentations. a decision was expected today or tomorrow.

Denver Kansas Hall of Fame Dodge City Colorado Springs Oklahoma City Fred Hall Andrew £. Schoeppel Morgan

Witness Admits Earlier Testimony Not Accurate In Senate Inquiry

In Washington a witness in a Senate investigation of a foreign aid project said his earlier testimony was not accurate. Three others who missed the hearing faced threats of swift punitive action unless they present a good excuse.

Washington Senate

APPANOOSE New Officers For Church

Appanoose Baptist church yearly meeting elected officers Alvin Huston moderator Jane Huston church clerk Robert Steele treasurer. Easter guests included Mr and Mrs Lester Clark and numerous local families with many Easter Sunday activities and quilt making by Ladies Aid. Two farm sales noted, Mae McCain to Wesley Stevenson Wellsville and Roy Ebersol to Norris Johnson Overbrook. Easter guests from Topeka and various local towns listed. ill resident Ira Morgan noted.

Appanoose Baptist Church Alvin Huston von Jane Huston Robert Steele Junior Dillon Kay Cindy Patty Marvin Woodland Sons Topeka Lester Clark Mac MecUain Faye Garber Juanita Roy Ebersol Mac. McClellan Norris Johnson Overbrook Floyd Hackett Jamnita Everett Bond Sandra Kansas City Wilbur Lauver Wendell Appanoose Church of the Brethren Ladies Aid Ross Davis Dale Bloom Ronnie Clyde Morgane Ira Morgan Charles Ingle Arthur Skaggs Arlie Forth Texas Charley Forth Ottawa Fred Walker David Moberly Joe Kanopolis Waleer Clark Howard Eissler and Sons

Rat Family Causes Wreck In Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne Indiana a family of rats living in an old car caused a minor crash injuring four motorists Otis Smith 40 was driving east on Ind 324 when a rat ran up his back another jumped onto his passenger Allen Skinner 53 and a third rat ran up Smiths leg as he swatted at the creatures his car struck a vehicle carrying Mr and Mrs E Yoder of Grabill all four were treated at Parkview Memorial Hospital one rat remained tangled in Smiths hair at the hospital

Fort Wayne Ind Robert Bender Otis Smith Allen Skinner Smith

Tourists Survive Narrow Escape At Mount Vesuvius

An Italian tour group narrowly avoided being swept into Mount Vesuvius crater when a violent windstorm struck as they approached the lip. Ten tourists, including two Americans named Robert Acquarin and Robert Wood, clung to rocks until a guide with ropes reached them. That night brought rare April snow on the volcano.

Naples Italy Mt. Vesuvius Robert Acquarin Miami Fla Robert Wood California Vesuvius

Evans Buys Control Of Emporia Wholesale Coffee Co

W J Evans, former Chase County implement dealer and farmer, acquires control of the Emporia Wholesale Coffee Co once run by the late C J Neill. Evans becomes president of the reorganized corporation, succeeding Mrs Neill. Also notes India’s average income per person at $34 annually.

Emporia. Kas.p Emporia Wholesale Coffee Co C. J. Neill W. J. Evans Chase County Evans Reorganized Corporation Neill

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