Ottawa Tops Olathe In Season Opener 10 3
Ottawa earned a 10 3 victory over Olathe in Friday night play. Ted Brill of Ottawa High pitched well with ten strikeouts on six hits as Ron Yingling and Jack Wilson led the offense. Ottawa led 2 0 after the first inning and expanded the lead with walks and errors, scoring ten runs on seven hits. Long took the loss for Olathe.
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Ottawa
Olathe N.A.S
Ted Brill
Ottawa High
Ron Yingling
Jack Wilson
Clathes
Long
Nawn
Bhotner
Phillips
Yingling
Peargon
Allen
Drum
Wilson
Olathe
Ottawa Girls Team Roster Highlights Uniform Purchase
Fourteen players from Ottawa include Jane Bogard Wilma Brown Leona Cauddel Nina Curtiss Velma Foster Elizabeth Hermesmier Margie Jones Alice Kline Wilma Oakes Imogene Smith and Norma Snethen from Ottawa. From Rantoul are Lola Jean Evens Rosella Hubbard and Sandra Reddick. Ottawa businessmen are buying uniforms for the girls. Ralph Emerson district commissioner said they should be delivered in two weeks.
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Ottawa
Jane Bogard
Wilma Brown
Leona Cauddel
Nina Curtiss
Velma Foster
Elizabeth Hermesmier
Margie Jones
Alice Kline
Wilma Oakes
Imogene Smith
Norma Snethen
Lola Jean Evens
Rosella Hubbard
Sandra Reddick
Rantoul
Ralph Emerson
K C And Cards Have Bad Day
The St Louis Cardinals lost 5-2 to Philadelphia as three ninth inning steals and three errors hurt their defense. Willie Jones opened with a two run single, Richie Ashburn drove in a run, and Del Ennis added an RBI as Stan Lopata tripled. Meanwhile the Milwaukee Braves also lost, leaving Philadelphia with momentum.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh Pirates
Redbirds
Milwaukee Braves
Phils
St. Louis
Willie Jones
Tom Poholsky
Richie Ashburn
Stan Lopata
del Ennis
Boston
Kansas City A’s
Red Sox
Tommy Brewer
Athletics
Brewer
Troy Herriage
May Fight Champ Boardman Set for September Title Shot
Larry Boardman Marlborough Conn lightweight, 20, may challenge champion Wallace Smith after a 46 second ninth round knockout of Frankie Ruff at Madison Square Garden. Sam Silverman Boston promoter said a $50,000 guarantee could prompt Smith to fight in Boston on September 10.
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New York
Larry Boardman
Marlborough
Conn
Wallace
Bud) Smith
Frankie Ruff
Sam Silverman
Boston
Smith
Boardman
New England
Ruff
Madison Square Garden
Irish Dane Join Sub Four Minute Mile Club At Compton
Compton invitational meet adds Ron Delany of Ireland and Gunnar Nielsen of Denmark to the sub four minute mile club with times of 3 59.0 and 3 59.1 respectively. Delany, Villanova student, edged Nielsen in a dramatic finish as Wes Santee’s era loomed. Other highlights include Tom Courtney's 880 victory, Ira Murchison tying 100m world record at 10.2, Parry O'Brien shot put and Bob Richards pole vault feats.
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Compton
Calif
Ron Delany
Ireland
Gunnar Nielsen
Denmark
Ron
Villanova University
Nielsen
Delany
U.S
America
Wes Santee
Fordham
Tom Courtney
Belgium
Roger Moens
Ira Murchison
U.S. Army
Cassady Berg Named 1955 Athletes of the Year
Ohio State halfback Paul Cassady and golfer Patty Berg were named America’s Athletes of the Year for 1955 by the Associated Press poll. The Frederick C. Miller Memorial Trophy will be awarded annually to the top male and female athletes, with presentations by Judge Robert C. Cannon of Milwaukee. Cassady flew in from Columbus to accept and plans to turn pro with the Detroit Lions. Berg was tied up in a Pittsburgh tournament, her brother accepting for her.
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New York
Howard Hopalong Cassady
Ohio State
Patty Berg
America
Frederick C.miller
Associated’ Press
Order of Eagles
Robert C. Cannon
Milwaukee
Cassady
Detroit Lions
Columbus
Ohio
Patty
Pittsburgh
Herman Berg, Jr
St. Paul
Minn
Rocky Marciano
Brooklyn
Johnny Podres
Schedule and results from Friday and upcoming games
The schedule lists Friday games with Detroit versus New York and Baltimore tied at 3, Chicago 2 over Washington 5 to Cleveland 3, and Kansas City 0. National League standings show teams like Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, and New York in action with several results noted. Additional notes include Cincinnati at Chicago, Saint Louis hosting Milwaukee, and Philadelphia defeating St Louis while New York edges Cincinnati 3-2.
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New York
Chicago
Cleveland
Boston
Baltimore
Detroit
Washington
Kansas City
Aly Chicago
Ferrareas
Sullivan
Wynn Beore
Slone
Bouton
National Eau IL
Pet
Seereseaee
Teavensery
Tereevepes
Gomez
Rust
Lawrence
Brooklyn
Anit Newcomber
Rhiladel Pity
Wehmeter
Pittsburgh
Conley J
A Keaulls
Juningal
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
St. Louiss
Cincinnati
Frank Lary
Yankees
Two Home Games For Sport Fans
Sunday softball features two non league games and a girls contest. Skelly hosts Lawrence American Legion in the evening at Porest park while Flower Box plays Ottawa Girls at 9 p.m. Lawrence is among the top Kansas teams. Skelly (2 0) faces Phillips (1 0) as pitchers dominate early season.
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Skelly
Lawrence American Legion
At & P.m
Porest Park
Flower Box
Ottawa Girls
Lawrence
Kansas
Ottawa
Phillips
Scribner
Baldwin
Shisler
Sooners Eliminated in Peoria as District 6 Baseball Braves
North Dakota State defeated Oklahoma 8-3 with a 13 hit attack to reach the NCAA District 6 final. Bradley, MVC champion, earned a bye and will face NDSU today to determine the district champion. The winner advances to the NCAA finals in Omaha next weekend.
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Peoria
Til
Bradley
North Dakota State
Oklahoma
Omaha
Pirates Win Confounds Experts in June Standings
Pirates rise to second place a half game behind Milwaukee and four back of the Braves after defeating Warren Spahn and the Braves 4-1. Lee Walls homered for power and Dale Long added a solo shot. Bob Friend earned his ninth win as Pittsburgh moves past Cardinals and Giants, while Brooklyn lose in 15 innings to Chicago Cubs.
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Pittsburgh
Pirates
Dallas
Dale Long
Bob Toski
Holyoke
Mass
Bucs
Bobby Bragan
St. Louis Cardinals
Philadelphia Phillies
Cincinnati
New York Giants
Brooklyn
Chicago Cubs
World Series star tops voting for sports honors
The winner received 53 first place votes to 35 for Marciano and 16 for Padres, with Patty defeating Mrs. Babe Didrikson Zaharias who is seriously ill with cancer, tennis champion Doris Hart, and Mrs Pat McCormick the diving queen in the award ballot.
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Marciano
Padres
Patty
Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Doris Hart
Pat McCormick
Top Outfielder Can Also Bat
Boston center fielder Jimmy Piersall stands out for defense and hitting as the Red Sox beat Kansas City 5 0. Jim Finigan delivered a ninth inning homer that sealed the win while Piersall contributed two singles and a triple, setting a pace with a .295 average.
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Boston
Jimmy Piersall
Jim Finigan
Fenway Park
Sox
Kansas City
Piersall
Tommy Brewer
Jim
Tinigan
Waterbury
Conn
Subscriptions Listed for Ottawa Herald Renewals and New Names
The Ottawa Herald lists recent new and renewal subscribers including Garnett Francis Rozenberger Rt 1 Ottawa Gregory Peine Waverly Everett J McClain Wellsville Bert Broers.
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The
Ottawa Herald
Garnett
Francis Rozenberger
Rt. 1
Ottawa
Gregory Peine
Waverly
Everett J. McClain
Wellsville
Bert Broers
Blair of Kansas U Enters Track Meet
Dick Blair, KU senior and holder of the Big Seven 100 and 220 titles, headlines the Missouri Valley AAU track meet entry list. Kansas and Missouri rivals vie to qualify for the National AAU meet with eyes on the Olympic Games, as Kansas State Emporia State Pittsburg State Fort Hays State Missouri options join Lincoln University and a new women's division joins the event alongside a strong junior high school contingent.
Appanoose W M S installs new officers and quilts
The Appanoose Baptist W M S met Thursday with Mrs. Max Hetrick as hostess. An installation of new officers was conducted by Mrs. Earl Gilliland. The love gift program was led by Mrs. Robert Steele. Mrs. Gilliland became a new member. Quilting and other work followed. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hughes in Pomona and several others from Ottawa Kennewich Grandview and Lawrence.
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Appanoose Baptist W.M.S
Max Hetrick
Earl Gilliland
Robert Steele
Gilliland
Mines
Robert Dister
Wesley Stevenson
Lester Clark
George Mesigh
Clyde Wiscombe
Clyde Morgan
Donna
Bonnie Dister
Faye
Ray Hughes
Pomona
William
Rataloff
Ottawa
Keith Beardmore
Mary Lou
Kennewich
Wash
Harold Gottschamer
Willie Hufford
Howard Morgan
Overbrook
Eldon Hulford
Eddie
Grandview
Kenneth Mesenhimer
Lawrence
Arthur Mesenhimer
Memorial Day Social Notes and Local Visits
In Selma and nearby towns residents shared Memorial Day visits and gatherings. Families and friends, including Mrs. George Carothers's kin and the Lauver household, hosted and traveled between Kin sley, Ottawa, Topeka, Meriden, McPherson, and Eudora, with baccalaureate services at McPherson College and college plans noted. Lincoln Keeps Lead in Western League behind Dick Stuart’s 19th homer and four RBIs.
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Selma
Town
George Carothers
Walter
Kinsley
Wilbur Lauver
McPherson
Derrell
Walter Clark
Ropper
Loriie Rundle
David Rukes
F. Moody
Meriden
Otho Shoemaker
Lawrence
Clyde Morgan
Nannie McClellan
Topeka
Maude Heckman
Fred Shoemaker
Ottawa
Owen Johnson
Bonnie
Berrytown
Marjorie Bass
Clarence Wiscombe
Clyde Wiscombe
Wesley Stevenson
Dewayne
Wendell
Otis Ikenberry
Ikenberry
Robert Steele
Bobby
Harlan
Lincoln
Associated Press
Des Moines
Dick Stuart
Local Socials From Strong City and Nearby Towns
Mrs Minnie Shoemaker and family hosted a dinner at Clarence Beardmore home Strong City honoring Jai Continuous and guests included Mr and Mrs Max Hetrick Mr and Mrs Walter Clark and family Also Ronald Topeka visited Beardsmore home in washing and others hosted gatherings in Overbrook Princeton Kanopolis and Kanopolis areas including Mr and Mrs Howard Morgan Mr and Mrs Walter Clark Mr and Mrs Clyde Morgan and families Sunday visitors and weekend guests referenced in local society notes
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Minnie Shoemaker
Otis Ikenberry
Efringer
Max Hetrick
Clarence Beardmore
Strong City
Jai
Beardmore
Walter Clark
Ronald
Topeka
David Rukes
Princeton
Larry Rich
Robert McArdle
Jimmy
Gary
Clyde Morgan
Howard Morgan
Mike
Ricky
Overbrook
Willie Hufford
Fred Walker
Loriie Rundle
John Snyder
Russell Isreal
Terry
David
Dale Bloom
David Moberly
Joe
Kanopolis
Shirley Rich
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