Burdette Denies Spitball Cheating Charge By Tebbetts
Milwaukee pitcher Lew Burdette heatedly denies Birdie Tebbetts charge of spitting on the ball. The feud reached Warren Giles as Cincinnati protested Rule 8.02 seeking clarification. Burdette cites several pitchers as examples of mouth touching, naming Art Fowler Sal Maglie and Johnny Antonelli.
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Mound Stars Set To Pitch In Openers
The Associated Press notes four veteran pitchers Podres Larsen Wynn and Lawrence slated for today’s starts. Podres returns from Navy service to face Pittsburgh while Larsen aims at Boston Red Sox, Wynn eyes Detroit, and Lawrence meets Milwaukee. Redleg Ted Kluszewski back from tendon pull, Peewee Reese unlikely to return at short for Dodgers until Wednesday.
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Kansas Relays at Lawrence See Low Scores From Area Teams
Area track teams struggled for form at the Kansas Relays in Lawrence. Ottawa high school earned 1 point in AA, Garnett 1 point, Melvern 7, Baldwin 2, and Ottawa High’s Jimmy Tolson placed fifth in the broad jump with a 21 feet 1 inch leap. Charley Thomas of Garnett took fifth in the 120 yard high hurdles, Rex Stuckers of Effingham won the event in 16.0. Delano of Melvern scored all seven Melvern points, finishing second in the 440 and third in the 220. Danley of Bald win added two points with a fourth in the 40 yard dash.
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Kansas State Falls 8-1 as Kansas Pitches Win
Kansas State was limited to three hits and struck out 14 as Ron Wiley led Kansas to an 8-1 victory in a Big Seven baseball game. The teams were set for a doubleheader the next day in Manhattan.
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Soggy Outlook For KU Relays
Rain and soggy track threaten the 32nd Kansas Relays in Lawrence with only five decathlon events completed. Terry Arenz leads after day one with 13,502 points, ahead of Ken Kelly, while Phil Mulkey vies in shot put despite a leg injury. Daily events include a 100 yard dash anticipated between Bobby Whilden and Orlando Harley, plus an Olympic exhibition by Parry OBrien and Bill Nieder.
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Beecham Upsets Mims In Miami Welter Showdown
Jimmy Beecham of Miami defeated veteran Holly Mims of Washington in a 10 round nationally televised bout at the Miami Beach Auditorium. Beecham seized control with counter punches and aggression, earning a 97-95 on one card and 98-96 on another as AP favored Beecham 98-97. Mims fell to 42-16-5, while Beecham logged his 18th win in 21 fights. The 2,069 attendees paid a gate of 4147 dollars.
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County Finals Set For Saturday Baseball Championship
Lane will meet Williamsburg Monday afternoon on the Williamsburg diamond for the Franklin County baseball championship. Lane advanced by beating Richmond and Princeton. Williamsburg reached the final by a forfeit from Pomona and a win over Appanoose. Starting pitchers are Dick Davis for Lane and Marvin Kinnison for Williamsburg.
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Too Wet For Legion Practice In Ottawa
Ottawa American Legion baseball drills were canceled due to the wet Forest Park diamond. Coach Marshall Allen announced that regular practice will start Monday night and continue on weekdays except Wednesday, with Saturday session decisions left to the players.
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January Leads Pack In Las Vegas Meet
LAS VEGAS Nev The $40 000 Tournament of Champions moved into the third round with newcomer Don January of Texas leading the field. January previously won a $6 000 Dallas Centennial jackpot that qualified him for this spring event. He now eyes a $10
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Pec Plum Leads After 2nd Round With 4 Under 143
Pec Plum posted a 4 under par 65 in the second round to reach a total 143 for 36 holes. He stands atop the leaderboard as the field pursues a 72-stroke par for the course, with the 4-under performance boosting his position.
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Ottawa Net Men Score Victory
The Ottawa High School tennis team defeated Lawrence High 6 to 3 in a boys match. Ottawa won five of six singles and one of three doubles. Notable results included Higgins, Berglund, Henning, Forsythe, Burke, and Collister with Lawrence clinching two singles wins. Doubles saw Duermeir with Driscoll and Har ris with Jackson prevail for Lawrence while Henning Forsythe and Ottawa triumphed in doubles.
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Bowling Scores Ladies Friday Night League Update
In the Bowing Friday Night League Seety Pontiac Cedillac 2 High 10 30 Beets posted 144 and 407 while spot Tavern 7 High 10 30 Carey reached 385 and 492. Home Improvement 3 High 10 30 Ransom had 161 and 433. Trout n 1 High 10 80 Hughes 167 and 448.
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