K s Withp Sox On Big Inning For Ottawans
The Kansas City Athletics rallied to within one game of seventh in the American League after an eight run burst in the eighth to a 9-6 win at Kansas City. Bos ton’s Bob Porterfield sprained ankle left the game in the seventh while reliefers allowed eight runs. The St. Louis Cardinals stayed in the NL first division with an 8-7 10th inning victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, powered by Wally Moon Hal Smith and a late error. Larry Jackson stopped the Phillies in the 10th for his first win.
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Kansas City Athletics
St. Louis Cardinals
Boston
Bob Porterfield
Kansas City
A's
Athletics
Leo Kiely
Tommy Hurd
Harry Dorish
Harry Simpson
Tom Gorman
Cardinals
Philadelphia
Phils
Wally Moon
Hal Smith
Larry Jackson
Phillie
Four From K. U. On Track Squad
The National Collegiate Track Coaches Assn named a 50 member All-America track and field team led by Olympians in Australia this fall. Five members earned All-America ratings in two events each including Morrow from Abilene Christian Sime of Duke Johnson of UCLA and Selwyn Jones of Michigan State. Also named were Blair Mashburn Lang Nieder Bitner and Graham from Oklahoma A&M Kansas Oklahoma A&M and Missouri.
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East Lansing
Mich
National Collegiate Track Coaches Assn
Australia
Fran Dittrich
Michigan State University
Bobby Morrow
Abilene Christian
Dave Sime
Duke
Rafer Johnson
UCLA
Selwyn Jones
Michigan State
Kent Floerke
Kansas
Dick Blair
J. W. Mashburn
Oklahoma A&m
Robert Lang
Hopes To Win For Home Folks
Patty Berg, aged 38 and Minnesota born, begins the Women’s National Open at Northland Country Club with a drive to win for the home state. Facing top pros and amateurs led by Pat Lesser, Jackie Yates, and Mary Patton Janssen, Berg eyes a big prize in a field for $6,000. The event marks a struggle between the old guard and late arrivals in women’s golf. Also noted is jockey Willie Hartack’s 1955 win total and Maryland track scores.
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Duluth
Minn
Patty Berg
Minnesota
Marlene Hagge
Mickey Wright
Joyce Ziske
Patty
Betty Jameson
Louise Suggs
Northland Country Club
Pat Lesser
Seattle
Jackie Yates
Honolulu
Mary Patton Janssen
Charlottesville
Berg
Jameson
Suggs
Betsy Rawls
Fay Crocker
Uruguyan
Ottawa's Foe Is Lawrence Rival Meet Tonight
In Forest Park the undefeated Ottawa and Lawrence clash at 9 p m in the American Legion tourney while Shawnee, Humbolt, Garnett and others face elimination. Olathe stays perfect after a 10 3 win over Shawnee as Paola tops Humbolt 2 1. Standings show Ottawa and Lawrence each 1 0 after two rounds.
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Lawrence
Ottawa
American Legion
Forest Park
Olathe
Shawnee
Johnson County
Paola
Humbolt
Humboldt
Garnett
Osawatomie
Iola
Tribe Holds Key To Midget Title
The Indians control the final standings in the second round of the Midget league with potential outcomes shaping the crown. Yankees, Dodgers, Tigers, Redskins, and Braves jockey for position as remaining games determine if titles are shared or undisputed.
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Tribe
Indians
Yankees
Dodgers
Tigers
Redskins
Bengals
New Forest Park
Braves
Cardinals
American Legion
Forest Park
White Sox
Sox
Redlegs
Gold Sox Lead Cut In Western League Standings
In a doubleheader shift, Lincoln trimmed Amarillo’s hold on first by beating the Gold Sox 8-5 after taking game one 9-8. Colorado Springs toppled Des Moines 14-11, Albuquerque edged Topeka 5-3, and Sioux City defeated Pueblo. Albuquerque tied Pueblo for fourth with three unearned runs in the sixth sealing the win.
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Amarillo
Gold Sox
Lincoln
Colorado Springs
Des Moines
Albuquerque
Topeka
Sioux City
Pueblo Es
Gamdes
Pueblo
Dukes
Indians Chase Bears in Tight American Association Race
Indianapolis clos es gap on Denver Bears after 4 2 win over Omaha as Wichita upends Grizzlies 9-4. Denver leads Indians by 4 1/2 games. Wichita rises to sixth, Louisville drops after Minneapolis loss. Charleston beats St Paul 3-2 and 2-1. Braves rally late against Denver with Talbot Pendleton homers Queen doubles in 8th.
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Indianapolis
Denver Bears
Indians
Omaha
Wichita
Grizzlies
Denver
Louisville
Minneapolis
Colonels
Charleston
St. Paul
Braves
Bob Talbot
Ken Pendleton
Billy Queen
Tony Kubek
Wednesday Results Highlight Busy Baseball Night
Brooklyn defeated Cincinnati 2 to 1 while Milwaukee beat New York 7 to 4. Philadelphia edged Louis 8 to 7 in 10 innings and Pittsburgh won over Chicago 9 to 8. The schedule for Thursday lists Cincinnati at Brooklyn Jeffcoat, St. Louis at Philadelphia with Blaylock and Roberts, Milwaukee at New York with Conley and Antonelli, and Chicago at Pittsburgh with Jones and Waters.
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Whursday
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Jeffcoat
Va Craig
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Blaylock
Roberts
Milwaukee
New York
Conley
Antonelli
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Jones
Va Waters
Thursday Basketball Schedule With Scores Update
New York beat Chicago 10 to 1 under Thursday schedule showing matchups New York at Chicago Byrne vs Harshman. Kansas City defeated Boston 9 to 6 while Cleveland overwhelmed Washington 11 to 3. Detroit 6 Baltimore 2 final.
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New York
Chicago
Byrne
Harshman
Washington
Cleveland
Brobbs
Wynn
Lemon
Boston
Kansas City
Sullivan
Heritage
Baltimore
Detroit
Pallea
Wight
Va Hoeft
Georonare
Cleveland Eee Ereenes
Boston Ae Eee
See Senese
Detroit Eeeeensoares
Wenaae
Washington Seas
Kansas City Essesseres
Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching
Summary of top American and National League leaders in batting and pitching. Mantle leads in average hits and home runs for New York. Wertz and Musial follow in RBIs and hits. Beyer and Kluszewski tie for home runs. Lawrence and Buhl top pitchers by decisions and games.
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Mantle
New York
Kuenn
Maxwell
Detroit
Wertz
Cleveland
Simpson
Kansas City
Fox
Chicago
Brewer
Boston
Pierce
Aaron
Milwaukee
Batley
Cincinnati
Musial
St. Louis
Beyer
Kluszewski
Brooklyn
Kluszewek
Banks
Robinson
Lawrence
Buhl
Logart Wins Unanimous Decision Over Jed Black in Chicago
Isaac Logart remains on track for a world welterweight title shot after a clear unanimous 10 round decision over Jed Black at Chicago Stadium. Logart dominated with early control and sharp combinations, with Black fighting hard through the final round though marked by cuts from Logart’s left hand and right uppercuts. Referee Joey White scored 99-93, while judges McManus and Bray had 98-93 and 98-90 respectively, all for Logart. AP card favored Logart 99-92.
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Chicago
Isaac Logart
Cuba
Jed Black
Chicago Stadium
Camaguey
Kid Gavilan
Black
Logart
Joey White
James McManus
John Bray
Associated Press
White Sox Pitcher Harshman Told To Tighten Screwball
Catcher Jake Early advised star pitcher Jack Harshman to refine his screwball to improve his path to the major leagues, suggesting that weapon could unlock greater success for the Chicago White Sox.
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Jake Early
Jack Harshman
Chicago White Sox
Redlegs Slip as Brooklyn Hones Pennant Push
In the National League pennant race the Redlegs slip further as the Dodgers and Braves press their chase. Brooks Lawrence loses to Brooklyn 2-1 as Duke Snider hits his 24th homer. Milwaukee and Brooklyn ride four-game win streaks while Cincinnati drops to 1½ games ahead. Roberto Clemente belts a grand slam inside the park for Pittsburgh in a 9-8 win over Chicago. St Louis edges Philadelphia 8-7 in 10 innings. Whitey Ford dominates Detroit, Yankees lead, Cleveland eight and a half games back after 11-3 over Washington. Kansas City powers past Boston 9-6.
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Cincinnati Redlegs
Redlegs
Cincinnati
Milwaukee Braves
Brooklyn Dodgers
Dodgers
Brooks Lawrence
Duke Snider
Lawrence
Don Newcombe
Cincinnatti
Braves
New York Giants
Bobby Thomson
Brooklyn
Milwaukee
Roberto Clemente
Pittsburgh
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis Cardinals
Philadelphia
Whitey Ford
New York Yankees
Chicago
White Sox
Cleveland
Yankees
Washington
Detroit
Baltimore
Orioles
Kansas City
Boston
Archie Moore Tops James Parker in Ninth Round TKO
Archie Moore, the San Diego light heavy known as the Gypsy, stopped James J. Parker in 2 02 of the ninth round in Toronto. Moore announced he would defend his version of the world heavyweight title against Floyd Patterson in New York on September 18 if the price is right. Parker, hurt and bleeding from a left eye cut, was outclassed as Moore, giving up weight and reach, dominated from the start and extended his winning streak to ten since his defeat by Rocky Marciano last September. The crowd of 19,832 paid $148,500 for the event, the largest Canadian boxing turnout in history.
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Toronto
Archie Moore
Floyd Patterson
New York
James J. Parker
San Diego
Calif
Parker
Billy Burke
Archie
Moore
Rocky Marciano
Dior Introduces New Magnet Line in Paris
Paris fashion reports Dior unveiled a magnet line with ankle-length dresses mixed with short skirts, drawing applause and whispers of a potential new trend. The collection emphasizes bust and hips with wide hip-led skirts and daring necklines, described as a trial balloon for a possible "New Look" evolution.
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Paris
Dior
Baby Drowns In Bathtub Tragedy In Lawrence
Catherine Rockhold one year old, daughter of Mr and Mrs John R Rockhold, drowned in a bathtub yesterday when an older brother turned on the water while the mother was briefly out of the room. She died at a hospital.
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Lawrence
Catherine Rockhold
John R. Rockhold
Edgerton Obituaries Highlight Prather McKinney and Knabe
Nellie Mae Prather McKinney born 1888 Paola Kansas raised by grandmother. married four times, children listed, funeral held July in Edgerton Church. Henry Knabe Sr. died at 93. lifelong Edgerton area resident, involved in church and Grange. two sons, two grandchildren, funeral at Edgerton Presbyterian Church.
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Nellie Mae Prather McKinney
Benjamin
Nellie Lyon
Paola
Kansas
Harry E. Prather
Olathe
Council Grove
Ralph
Berkley
Calif
Vera Axel
Kansas City
Vernon Sawyer
Edgerton
Henry Knabe Sr
Reece
Gardner
Baldwin
Henry
Christina Schole Knake
Germany
Quantrill
Lawrence
John Miller
Emma Pentice
Los Angeles
Edgerton Presbyterian Church
J. C. Doudna
Knabe
Charles Knabe
Herbert Knabe
Don Rogers
Ottawa University coach Grover P Nutt recovering in Kansas City
Coach Grover P Nutt of Ottawa University is recovering from an emergency appendectomy in Kansas City last week. He has left Research hospital and is at his parents home in Waverly. He expects to be back to normal by the start of football practice on Sept 3.
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Grover P. Nutt
Ottawa University
Kansas City
Waverly
Nutt
Funeral services held for Mrs Wingard in Pittsburg
Reverend Cecil M Orr officiated the funeral for Mrs Robert Wingard in Pittsburg on Saturday. The Wingards were longtime friends of the Orr family and Mrs Wingard's brother John Gates lives near Rich mond at the Ecord place southwest.
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Cecil M. Orr
Pittsburg
Robert Wingard
Berry and family visit highlights across Kansas towns
The Cecil Vinings spent Sunday with the Harold Denholms at Ton ganoxie while Kay stayed for a longer visit. Kelley Greishar of Lawrence is cared for at his grandparents home, M. K. Ferguson and wife. His father James Greishar has been seriously ill with quinsy. Marjorie Roecker, Joan Roecker, and Betty Van Wie traveled to Topeka on business Frid ay. Jule Jackman and family spent Sunday with Leo Rues in Greeley. Chris Hermreck and Bob Griner were guests of Clyde Miller in Garnett. Eugene Wolken of Lawrence, Mrs. Ralph Mersman and daughter visited Mrs. Will Wolken and Ernest. Frank Gerhold and wife visited La Plata, Missouri, to see their daughter Mrs. Scott Gault and family.
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Greeley
Chris Hermrecks
Bob Griners
Clyde Millers
Garnett
Eugene Wolken
Lawrence
Ralph Mersman
Will Wolken
Ernest
Frank Gerhold
la Plata
Scott Gault
Kefauver to Speak in Topeka on Delegates Day
Senator Kefauver plans a Topeka swing addressing Democratic national convention delegates. He will address the Optimist Club at noon and attend a Democratic luncheon at 1 p m in the Hotel Jayhawk before departing Saturday morning for Oklahoma.
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Maple City
Kas
Testes Kefauver
Topeka
Kefauver
Optimist Club
Jayhawk
Oklahoma
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Good
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Neeley
R. Zimm
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Miller
H. Zimm
Mahoney
Caswell
Painter
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Wiltr
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Wayne Brassfield
Richmond
Miss Mabel Chandler
Silverdale Club
Garnett Lake
R. E. Mershams
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el Dorado
Blanche Perkins
Walter Perkins
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Herr - Thomas
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Nate Sharpless
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