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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1955

Page

5

Ottawa Legion Devoured by Kansas City Berger Carthage

Ottawa's American Legion baseball team lost 16 to 3 to Berger Carthage of Kansas City. Ottawa committed 13 errors and surrendered 14 hits as Brill pitched effectively through 5 innings, with Wildgod finishing. Carthage exploded for 7 runs in the eighth. Ottawa travels to Emporia tonight to face the Emporia Legion.

Ottawa American Legion Berger - Carthage Kansas City Belger- Carthage Fed Brill Marvin Wildgod Belger - Carthage Emporia Emporia Legion

Double Header Tomorrow Night at Forest Park

Gallagher Motors of Lawrence meets Budge Hardware of Ottawa in a double header softball event at Forest Park tomorrow evening. First game starts at 8 o'clock. Lawrence has beaten the Topeka Hornets once this season, according to Ralph Emerson.

Gallagher Motors Lawrence Budge Hardware Ottawa Forest Park Topeka Hornets Ralph Emerson

Ezzard Charles Faces Johnny Holman On TV Tonight

Cincinnati reports a 10 round heavyweight bout televised nationally on ABC at 8 p m CST. Ezzard Charles seeks revenge after a April Miami Beach defeat where Johnny Holman stopped him in the ninth round. Holman, tall at 6 feet 3 inches, weighed about 202 pounds with Charles around 192.

Cincinnati Ezzard Charles Johnny Holman Chicago ABC Holman Charles Miami Beach Fla Cincinnati Beller

Atchison Annexes 173 Acres Including Roark Heights

Atchison has annexed 173 acres, including the Roark Heights development at the northwest edge of the city. This marks the first annexation since the Sunny Hill addition in 1950.

Atchison, Kas Atchison Roark Heights Sunny Hill

Senators Triumph In Nightcap Over Athletics In KC

The Washington Senators beat the Kansas City Athletics 7-3 after a 3-2 loss in the opener. Pete Runnels and Carlos Ramos scored on Bob Kline’s double as Bill Wilson misplayed a fly for the decisive run in the ninth. Maury McDermott allowed eight hits in relief for KC.

Kansas City Athletics Washington Senators Senators Pete Runnels Carlos Ramos Bob Kline Bill Wilson Tom Umphlett Alex Kellner Maury McDermott Nats Art Ceccarelli Eddie FitzGerald Ceccarelli Carlos Paula Mickey Vernon Paula Bill Renna Vernon New York Giants Paul Mueller

Baseball standings and schedules from the ATauAL LEAGUE and American League

The record lists standings and upcoming games with team matchups. Cincinnati, Brooklyn, Milwaukee, and New York lead in the league with results from Tuesday and Wednesday including Brooklyn 4 Cincinnati 0 and Detroit 4 New York 2 in extra innings. American League shows New York and Chicago atop, with Baltimore and Washington near middle rankings and notable postponements and doubleheaders.

Brooklyn Milwaukee New York Cincinnati St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburghe Blaley Newcombe Burdette Gomez Bt. Louis Jackson Kunava Chicago Pittsburgh At. Louis Cleveland Detroit Washington Boston Itnnaas City Baltimore Bineaule Byrd Chatlock Harsjuman Kansans Portertir Thiee Boyer Turley Mary Reaton Delock Fenry Wid Garcia Kanana City

Arcaro Aims For Sixth Belmont With Nashua

Eddie Arcaro, top rider of Derby and Preakness winners, seeks his sixth Belmont Stakes win aboard Nashua in the 87th Belmont. Nashua is a heavy favorite as probable starters list Nance’s Lad, Mr. Al L., Flying Fury, and others from Hilton A Dobson and Cain Hoy Stable.

New York Eddie Arcaro Nashua Cincinnati Booter Jimmy McLaughlin Arcaro Earl Sande

Liberal OKs School Bonds for New Building

Liberal approves a $197,000 bond issue by a 441 to 99 vote to fund the seventh new school building in two years, marking a major expansion of local facilities.

Liberal

De Marco and Basilio Near Title Bout Weight Limit

In Syracuse two days before the 15 round title fight welterweight champion Tony De Marco and challenger Carmen Basilio remained at or below 147 pounds. De Marco weighed 145 and Basilio stayed just under 147 as both wrapped up sparring and light workouts at camp in Monticello and Canastota. De Marco plans to travel to Syracuse tomorrow as Basilio nears fully cut weight after earlier title shot plans.

Syracuse N.Y. W Tony DeMarco Carmen Basillo DeMarco Irvin Steen Monticello N. Y Tony Sammy Fuller DeMaren Johnny Saxton Basilio Kid Gavilan Canastota Tony Percey Harry Deputy Pride and Joy Scaled

Frear Named Ottawa U Cage Coach Succeeding Meek

William S. Frear, Holton high school coach, will lead Ottawa University basketball replacing Don Meek who resigned to enter business. Paul Andree becomes athletic director and will coach track and assist football. Bill Boucek stays head track coach and assists in football and basketball. Frear, Ottawa U graduate, Navy veteran, will start Sept 1 and bring a record of success from Sabetha and Holton.

William S. Frear Holton Ottawa University Don Meek Paul Andree Bill Boucek Frear Ottawa U W. A. Forsberg QO. A Chanute High School Marines 0. U Sabetha High School Holston

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