Kansas City Bowler Leads Omaha Field
A rookie from Kansas City Bob Chase and veteran Marion Ladewig lead the All Star Bowling Tournament after Thursday's four squads. Chase averaged 228 with a 961 series and rose atop the standings while Ladewig moved from sixth to first in her division with seven wins in eight games. Final rounds set to crown the champion tonight, broadcast on NBC.
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Grand Rapids
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Ladewig
Sylvia Wene
Philadelphia
NBC
Moore Johansson Fight Dinner Highlights Boxing Echoes
Archie Moore, 46, dazzled at the Boxing Writers dinner but Ingemar Johansson won a split decision in the final round. Johansson expressed desire for a Patterson bout and a simple Europe style contract. The Neil award honors AP boxing writer, while Mary Jenson accepted the James Walker award for service to boxing.
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Archie Moore
Ingemar Johansson
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Europe
Neil
Associated Press
Mary Jenson
Gene Fullmer
National Boxing Assn
James Walker
Kraft to join A's as scout and Selkirk assistant
Kansas City AP reports Harry Craft, former manager of the Kansas City Athletics, will serve as a scout for the Oakland Athletics and as an assistant to personnel director George Selkirk. The appointment was announced on Thursday.
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First Division Is The Aim Of Dodger Pilot
Veteran baseball writer asked Walter Alston in Vero Beach about the Dodgers pennant chances. He predicted finishing in the first division, noting they were seventh last year. The piece recalls Los Angeles rise with Wally Moon, Roger Craig, and Larry Sherry, and their 1959 NL pennant playoff win and World Series over the White Sox. It cites AP poll results highlighting Dodgers as the year’s comeback team with 72 first place votes and 262 points. It also notes Hoyt Wilhelm’s runner up in the poll and Packers standings under coach Vince Lombardi.
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Larry Sherry
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Hoyt Wilhelm
Green Bay Packers
Georgia
Early Wynn
Gene Fullmer
National Boxing Assn
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Orioles
Cleveland
Green Bay
Vince Lombardi
Packers
Top Women Golfers At Sea Island Meet
At Sea Island Georgia AP observers name Louise Suggs Mickey Wright and Betsy Rawls as the favorites in the Sea Island Ladies Invitational Golf Tournament opening today. The 54 hole event runs through Sunday and begins the 1960 LPGA season. Rawls from Spartanburg South Carolina had the best 1959 scoring average while Suggs from Atlanta won three titles and finished second in nine events. Wright from San Diego is the presumptive favorite to win.
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Miss Wright
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Hawks struggle against Eastern foes despite strong overall run
The St. Louis Hawks lead the NBA Western Division by eight games yet post a 10-12 record versus Eastern teams. They lost a tight 131-126 decision to Syracuse after a late 8-0 burst, while a Western rep fell as New York beat the Lakers 131-126 at Minneapolis.
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Jennings Cleared Over Squeal in Oklahoma Probe
Kansas City AP reports university officials and NCAA officials dispute who tipped the NCAA about improper recruiting funds at Oklahoma. Billy Jennings, ex Oklahoma assistant and Nebraska coach, denied leaking the information though he testified. NCAA director Walter Byers said the informer was not Jennings, referred to as John Doe, and that Oklahoma cooperated fully in disclosure.
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Bill Jennings
University of Oklahoma
Walter Byers
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Byers
Jennings
University of Nebraska
Bud Wilkinson
Oklahoma
New York
John Doe
Doe
Oklahoma City
Wood
Arthur Wood
George L. Cross
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Chicago Team Extends 17-Game Winning Streak
The University of Chicago Maroons have forged a 17 game win streak dating from last year, including 10 victories this season. Athletic policy remains non big time with no athletic scholarships, funding from the general fund, and focus on academics. Student enthusiasm surges with a "Back the Maroons!" sign near the Administration Building.
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University of Chicago
Big Ten
Maroons
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Rochester
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Bonded brake shoes and wheel cylinder kits offered
Harry Smith at 110 S Main L CH 2 152? promotes bonded brake shoes, wheel cylinder kits, and Thermoid parts. Small deposit on old shoes until returned, with honing of brake cylinders before kit installation.
Title Fight Date Is Set
Carmen Basilio will challenge for the welterweight title, regaining the crown he relinquished after winning the middleweight belt from Ray Robinson. The bout is set for June 10 in Syracuse, announced by promoter Norm Rothschild of Syracuse.
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Ray Robinson
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Sugar Ray
Don Jordan
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Syracuse
Norm Rothschild
Gene Fullmer
National Boxing Assn
Massachusetts
Joey Giardello
Philadelphia
Robinson
Paul Pender
Boston
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