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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1955

Page

2

Boucek Prepares Ottawa Trackmen For Opening Tri Meet

Ottawa University track coach Bill Boucek gears up two weeks before the season opener a triangular meet with College of Emporia and William Jewell College at Cook Field on April 1. The roster features veteran sprinters and field athletes with several promising newcomers and returning pole vaulters. The squad faces a busy schedule through April with meets against Emporia State, Washburn, Baker, and others, shaping a competitive Kansas Conference season.

College of Emporia William Jewell College Cookfield Boob Wheagh Lows Coppoe Jess Gilmore Jorom Bloom Larry Larkin Lynn Bbrle Clay ‘True Boucek Givng Atention Ron Vaughn Madison Chuck Eiscpbise Fairview Keish Brooks Sabetha Wents Clay Logan Darry] Emert Sabethan Dave Phillippi Brunson Ed Walters Topeka Ron Yingling Ottawa John Martin Stan Johnson Otawa Dick Powell Vaughn Jin Peterson Dea Flippin Kansas City John Jenks Fond du Lac Wise Anil Win Jewell Ottawa Anril Warrensburg Emporia Emporia State Imporia Washburn O Itawa Baker Kansas Dueell Ullawa

St Francis Upsets Holy Cross To Reach NIT Semis

In a Madison Square Garden upset, St Francis defeated Holy Cross 68 64 to advance to the National Invitation Tournament semifinals. Dayton then beat St Louis 97 81 to join St Francis, while top seed Duquesne meets Cincinnati in the other semi. Salee led Dayton with 33 points, Horan had 29, Boushka 28 for St Louis. The Senate Office Building will add a 500 seat auditorium for hearings broadcasts.

New York Little St. Francis Pa Holy Cross Madison Square Garden Dayton St. Louis Billikens St. Francis Duquesne Cincinnati Jack Salee Connecticut Salee Horan Dick Boushka Bills

Bowling notes from Ottawa bowlers and upcoming tournaments

Isabel Riley Ruth Wieneke Betty Baer Ann Smith and Virginia Hoffman led Budge team with high games and a 805 2269 total. Eight teams go to state tournament in Wichita and Ottawa will attend National in Omaha. Kien Hickman Leela Meador Andy Andrews Newt Brown try out for the Bowling show at KU. Nadine Johannes chairs the sponsor team banquet. Splits of the week include 5 10 3 810 3 10 Maxine Emerson 3 10 Rowena Snider 5 7 Helen Clarkin.

Isabel Riley Ruth Wieneke Betty Baer Ann Smith Virginia Hoffman Budge Wichita Ottawa Omaha Nebr Kien Hickman Leela Meador Andy Andrews Newt Brown K. U Molen Nadine Johannes Ottawa Bowling Assoc Maxine Emerson Rowena Snider Helen Clarkin

Bowling Scores From LAMTES League Summary

Bowling scores reported for LAMTES and Industrial leagues include top figures like Todd 181 and Anthony 208, with several 200s and 190s. Notable players include Meyer 193, Bennett 215, and Kramer 180, across teams such as Marines and Warner's with scores spanning 158 to 544 in mixed events.

Lamtes League Thotapaur Koro Wieh Todd Marines Sears Hesh Burguon Johannes Hougland Jolly Hiex Isn Anthony Peoples Linntenborper Warner's Bette Bennett's Wight T. Kramer

Brighter For KC Athletics Shows Promising Pitching

Hollywood Florida Kansas City Athletics remain winless in exhibition play after five games but earned a 1 1 tie with the Memphis Chicks. Walter Craddock a top rookie prospect threw three innings in his first full workout since a broken bone in his arm. He allowed four hits and showed no ill effects. Charley Haag and rookies Bill Harrington and Charley Stempie also pitched well for KC. Memphis managed five hits four of them singles.

Hollywood Fla Kansas City Athletics Walter Craddock Athletics Memphis Chicks Bo Otis Venezuela Craddock A’s Charley Haag Bill Harrington Charley Stempie Memphis

Pershing's Car Is Coming Home From Angers

The 39 year old Pershing car Paquerette used by General John J. Pershing in World War I is being returned to the United States. Dan Parker, 29, a fountain pen maker, has bought the battered Dodge after Angers merchants sold it to a scrap dealer postwar. US buyers offered to restore the historic vehicle.

Angers France John J. Pershing America Dan Parker Fountain Pen

Ottawa Cyclones end season with league co title and record

Ottawa High School Cyclones finished first in NEAL co title, 9-1 in league, averaging 71 points per game while yielding 62. Star guard Roger Casida led Class AA in scoring with 441 points in 18 games, setting a state record. team totals: 1,418 points for, 1,239 against. five seniors and three juniors earned basketball letters.

Camipaiki Wile & Lved Leavenworth Ottawa Pioneers Cyclones Roger Casida Kansas Neal Casida Bob Hurst Salina Ottawa High School Lawrence

United States Dominates Pan Am Games Lead

The United States added five gold medals as Pan Am Games action continued in Mexico City. Standout efforts included Arnie Sowell’s 1:49.7 Pan Am record in the 800 meters, Oswald Suarez’s late 5,000m win, Gordien and OBrien’s discus 1-2, vault record by Rev. Bob Richards and teammates, and Jose Tellez Conechao’s near world record 200m semi. Canada, Argentina, Brazil, and Cuba also posted strong showings as phosphorous needs rise on Ohio farms per an Ohio State study.

Mexico City United States Argentina Mexico Cuba Brazil Chile Venezuela Dutch West Indies Panama Puerto Rico Jamaica Canada Colombia Trinidad Uruguay Paraguay Guatemala Arnie Sowell Pittsburgh Mal Whitfield California Lon Spurrier Ramon Sandoval Oswald Suarez Florace Ashenfelter New Jersey Fortune Gordien Parry O' Brien Gordien Bob Richards Bob Smith Don Laz Jose Tellez Conechao Mel Patton Dave Shepard New York City Linle Tommy Kone Sacramento Shephard Kone

Teams Arrive For Tourney In Kansas City

Lasalle and San Francisco arrive for NCAA tournament workouts in Kansas City. Lasalle, the defending champion, trains at Rockhurst Gym after landing from Philadelphia while San Francisco plans a light session. Semi finals feature Iowa and Colorado arriving later. games start at Municipal Auditorium with Lasalle facing Town at 7 45 CST Friday.

Kansas City Lasalle San Francisco Ken Loeffler Rockhurst Gym Philadelphia Iowa Colorado Municipal Auditorium Intervas Town

Big Seven clash gates sold out amid weather delay

Tickets for two Big Seven basketball nights sold out as arena seats disappeared yesterday though the atomic detonation rumor proved false. The games were postponed due to unfavorable weather and regional telecast options may follow, with Kansas City blackout in effect. U S Savings Bonds are cited as secure.

Kansas City

Sixth Atomic Test Cancelled In Nevada Run

LAS VEGAS NEV ADVISES The scheduled sixth shot of the 1955 atomic test series was canceled today by the Atomic Energy Commission due to unspecified reasons. Authorities did not provide a new date for the test.

Las Vegas Nev The Atomic Energy Commission

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