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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1955

Page

3

Pirates On Move And Dream Of Pennant Again

Pirates show early spring gains with a 7-6 exhibition record and key wins. Pittsburgh knocked off the Boston Red Sox 5-3 as Fred Werney’s young core looks to carry momentum from last year’s near-miss. Yankees, Cardinals, and White Sox also recorded wins with notable performances from Arroyo, Trucks, and Carrasquel.

Pittsburgh Piates Bucs Nationaleague Fred Whaney Brooklyn New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Red Sox New York Yankees

Good Mile By Santee At Chicago Relays

CHICAGO Santee fresh from a near record at Cleveland aims for a World indoor mile mark at the Chicago Daily News Relays tonight. He won Cleveland's Knights of Columbus mile in 4 04.6, just off Nielsen's 4 03.6 world indoor best. Dalzell set the pace as Santee broke away to win with La Pierre second. He could lower the relays record of 4 06.4 set by Dodds in 1944 and perhaps set a new world mark.

Chicago Wes Santee Cleveland Chicago Daily News Kansas Santee Knights of Columbus Gunnar Nielsen Denmark Nielsen Gil Dodds

Baker Eyes Marciano Bout After Grading Victory

Bob Baker, the No 2 challenger, shrugged off his 10 round win over Julio Mederos at Madison Square Garden. He called it a mere step toward the big bout with Rocky Marciano, if Marciano defeats Don Cockell on May 16. Mederos, 22, showed promise with occasional offense but Baker controlled most of the fight broadcast by NBC.

New York Bob Baker Rocky Marciano Julio Mederos Baker NBC

May Get On A's Pitching Staff

West Palm Beach Florida Bob Trice pitched six scoreless innings allowing three scattered hits and a walk to help the Kansas City Athletics defeat the Baltimore Orioles 7-4 in the second game of a doubleheader Baltimore also won the first game 10-3 Arnold Portoecarrero announced his return from shin splints and arm trouble and was slated to start for the A's against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Fort Myers Florida today

Johnny Bucks New Jersey Brooklyn Yanks St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Luis Arroyo Virgil Trucks Chicago White Sox Detroit Chico Carrasquel Sox Wes Westrum Bob Lennon New York Giants Chicago Cubs Baltimore Kansas City Orioles Athletics Milwaukee Avanta Southern Assn Joe Adcock Braves Cleveland San Francisco Seals Bob Feller Cincinnati Washington West Palm Beach Fla Bob Trice Kansas City Athletics Trice A’s Baltimore Orioles Arnold Portoecarrero A's Pittsburgh Pirates Fort Myers

Sterling Relays Postponed by Snow Storm in Sterling

Sterling Relays scheduled for today were postponed to Wednesday due to Friday snow. More than 80 high schools entered the event, sponsored by Sterling College and the Sterling Chamber of Commerce. Wednesday start at 9 a.m. Snow began midnight, reached 22 inches mid-morning, with drifting and road closures. Rural schools closed.

Sterling

Pan Am Games End With Olympic Style Finale

Mexico City hosted the Pan Am Games closing ceremonies at National University Stadium with a grand finale on the equestrian slate. The United States led the medal tally with 12 of 20 golds as teams from Argentina Mexico Venezuela Chile and Brazil trailed in the final standings.

Mexico City National University Stadium U. S Argentina Mexico Venezuela Chile Brazil Jeaders U.S

Indoor Track Meet at K State Opens Tonight

Nearly 300 athletes from over 70 schools will compete in Kansas first state high school indoor track and field meet in Ahearn Fieldhouse in Manhattan. Entries span Class AA Class A and Class B programs.

Manhattan Kas Kansas Ahearn

Bowling Scores Dynamic League Highlights and Leaders

In the Dynamic League action Peneyw-2 Nigh 1-20 Taylor posted 222 and 566 series while Duethman led Durth with 36. Akers and Davis posted high 487 and 416 series respectively. Brisvoo-3s produced 561 with Wiekman 204, Jones 171, and Easles 196 and Burgon 186 as top showings across teams.

Dynamic League Taylor Nisely Maurtin Tasulation Jonmes Wiite Alexander Mecanna Akers Ransom Riehesen Gu-Comptan Brisvoo Wiekman Price Jones Gorill Davis Burg Lexlon Vieursjtens Heekman Easles Wirh

Champ Tilt On Tonight

Denver seniors from the University of Colorado meet Phillips 66 of Bartlesville Oklahoma for the National AAU Basketball Tournament title. Colorado won an overtime semifinal 53 56 over Quantico Marine champions, while Phillips 66 beat San Francisco Olympic Club 53 5 with a final basket by Jim Walsh. Luckett Nix sponsor an eight man Colorado lineup led by Haldorson Jeangerard Mack Harrold and others against Phillips 66 stars Darling Short Hougland Mattick Rivers.

Denver University of Colorado Phillips 66 Bartlesville Okla Colorado U.S. Marine Quantico Oklahomans San Francisco Olympic Club Jim Walsh Collegians Harvey Luckett Sid Nix University City Luckett-Nix Mighty Phillips 66 Chuck Darling Iowa Arnie Short Oklahoma City University Bill Hougland Kansas Bob Mattick Oklahoma

Plan To Act On Ultimatum In Saigon Crisis

In Saigon the Hoa Hao-led United Front escalates pressure after a five day ultimatum to shake up Diem's regime expires. Forces move into Saigon as Americans and French officials tighten civilian restrictions while calls for a government overhaul and sect-nominated cabinet grow louder.

Saigon South Viet Nam Ngo Dinh Diem Diem United Front Hoa Hao Cao Dai Binh Xuyen

River Tragedy Claims Nevada Man In Car Crash

The body of Bill Pilcher, 32, was recovered from the Little Drywood River in Nevada Missouri. Pilcher and James M. Aldridge, 67, were killed when Pilcher's car crashed through a bridge railing and into the river. Two other men were injured.

Nevada Bill Pilcher Little Drywood Pilcher James M. Aldridge

Close Call On Water

Salt water under artesian pressure broke from the Dakota formation near the Smoky Hill River threatening Hays wells. Crews cemented the formation after a week of toil to block pollution. Hays asked the state Corporation Commission to set safeguards against future contamination.

Hays Kas Russell Dakota Smoky Hill River Here Dakota Formation State Corporation Commission

Stowed Away to Honolulu by California Teen

A 16 year old from Gardena California stowed away on a Navy ambulance bound for Honolulu after boarding in San Pedro March 17. He claimed to drink tank water from cars, carried a ship log Bible and bow with 11 arrows, and said he ran away from home after little contact with his stepfather Virgil Padgett. He was placed in Juvenile Detention and authorities reviewed his tale.

Honolulu California Matson Hawaiian Donald A. Pritchard Gardena Calif Pritchard Virgil Padgett Navy San Pedro

Garnett youth found guilty in statutory rape case

A Garnett district court jury convicted Charles Hermreck 16 of Garnett of statutory rape. He was sentenced to the Kansas State Industrial School at Hutchinson. Judge Floyd H. Coffman took under advisement Hermreck's parole. Hermreck currently remains in the Anderson county jail. Victor Morrison 19 of Garnett was also involved in the case.

Garnett Kas Kansas State Hutchinson Charles Hermreck Hermreck Floyd H. Coffman Ottawa Anderson County Victor Morrison

Youths Charged In Incident Reported Involving Gala Sweet

Two youths are charged in a reported incident that allegedly harmed Gala Sweet, 15, of Garnett. Morrison is free on bond. Their trial is scheduled for March 31.

Morrison Gala Sweet Garnett

Asia Life Expectancy Claim Sparks Debate

A claim asserts life expectancy at birth in many Asian countries is around 30 years, less than half of the most advanced Western nations, cited alongside Safe-US Savings Bonds. The statement references regional health gaps and financial instruments as context.

Dependable Used Cars: Classic V-8 Trades Listed

The ad outlines several one owner used cars including a 1953 Dodge V-8 Club Coupe 140 hp in red ham with radio heater gyro transmission and low mileage. Vehicles described include Ivory over Blue and Gray over Blue Fors ful Metallic Green and blue enamel with fresh air heater and plastic seat covers. Also mentions a Forward Look Dodge Lancer and Plymouth V-8 trades with Styleline and Goodyear nylons.

Red Ham

Autos for sale with trade-ins and colors from local dealer

A catalog of used cars listed with trade-in notes and colors including a 1951 Dodge Coronet 4-Dr Fluid Drive Green and red Ram V-8 trades, 1950 Packard Super 4-Dr, a blue Dark Blue Auto with Ultramatic, and several other models such as Chevrolets De Luxe 2-Dr, a 1949 Nash 600, 1949 Studebaker Champion Coupe, 1948 Pontiac Eight and 1948 Chryslers Windsor. Each entry notes radios, heaters, and tire quality along with ownership details and model years.

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