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Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1955

Page

6

OHS To Host NEKL Track Golf And Tennis Meets

Ottawa high school hosts the Northeast Kansas League events featuring Itawa Leavenworth Highland Park Atchison Lawrence and Argentine battling for cinder crown while Ottawa Atchison Leavenworth Highland Park contend for golf. Net matches include Roger Casida Jack Henning Gail Griffin Bud Gallier for Ottawa with Bob Pulford Larry Forsythe Doug Scott Steve Bartels in singles and Luce Higgins versus Vans Gates in doubles.

Itawa Leavenworth Highland Park Atchison Lawrence Ottawa Ahai Shawnee Mission Feas Watkie Smith Pittsburg State Ottawa High School Roger Casida Jack Henning Gail Griffin Bud Gallier Forest Park Bob Pulford Larry Forsythe Doug Scott Steve Bartels Bob Luce Dan Higgins Dalevans Bill Gates

OU Golfers Place Third

Kansas high school track and field marks show faster times, longer jumps and farther throws than last season. The 1985 edge stands 11-4 with one tie as league meets approach regional May 14 and state May 21 in Wichita. top performers include Tidwell, Wiebe, Burton, Rhodda, Lewis, and McIntire with notable times and distances.

Topeka Kansas Wichita Charles Tidwell Independence Gary Baer Salina Bill Tillman Clay Center Henry Wiebe Newton Steve Burton Washington Bethel Tom Rhodda

Girls Open Season In Local Softball Doubleheader

The season starts Saturday night at Mor Est Park with a girls doubleheader. Ottawa’s Douglas Brothers girls face the Hutchinson Salt Shakers in the twin bill, with Wanda Gish of Pleasant Grove scheduled to pitch for Ottawa. Also listed are track and golf results from local schools and a golf luncheon at Washburn, plus various school sports notes and event reminders.

Morest Park Douglas Brothers Ottawa Hutch-' ‘Nson Wanda Gish Pleasant Grove

Olpe Defeats Richmond In Regional Baseball Tourney

Olpe high school edged Richmond 9 to 4 in a regional baseball first round here yesterday afternoon. The game was tied 4 all entering the seventh when Olpe erupted for five runs to pull away. Richmond pitcher Merle Feuerborn allowed six hits but costly errors aided Olpe. Other regional teams include Virgil Gridley Chetopa Toronto and Reading.

Lamont, Kas Olpe High School Richmond Lyon County Ce Merle Feuerborn Virgil

Large Crowd At Bowling Banquet

About 250 persons attended the Ottawa Bowling Association team sponsor banquet at Lincoln school. Trophies were awarded for the recent women’s and men’s bowling tournament. R. O. Norman presided as master of ceremonies. Women winners included Glenna Lou Whitacre all events, Maxine Ainsworth singles, Leola Meador Glenna Lou Whitacre doubles and team Sears. Men winners included Stewart Chester singles, Newt Brown Ace Oestreicher doubles, Ace Oestreicher all events Scratch, Claron Cordle all events handicap and team Reliable Transfer.

Ottawa Bowling Association Lincoln School R. Norman Glenna Lou Whitacre Maxine Ainsworth Leola Meador Sears Stewart Chester Newt Brown Ace Oestreicher Claron Cordle

Ninth Grade Track Team Triumphs Over Garnett at Meet

Ottawa defeated Garnett 52 1-12 to 33 11-12 in a ninth grade track meet at Garnett yesterday afternoon. Ottawa took six of eight first places with Stewart and Michel leading in sprints and hurdles. Ottawa hosts Garnett next Tuesday afternoon with top Ottawa placers including Stewart, Michel, Beller, Craig, Garrett, and Coons setting fastest times and distances.

Ottawa Garnett Ottawas ONS Stewart Crauty Arnald Craig Mitchel Allen Ferguson

Kelsey Wins Net Title at Ottawa Junior High Tourney

Kelsey captured the Ottawa Junior High tennis title by defeating Roger Schmanke 7-5 in the final yesterday afternoon. The match crowns Kelsey as the school circuit champion in a tight victory.

Kelsey Buzz Kelsey Ottawa Roger Schmanke

Ottawa Grade School Meet Crowns 350 Participants

More than 350 students from Hawthorne Field Lincoln and Garfield Schools competed in Ottawa city grade school track at Cook Field. Events spanned boys and girls in light middle and heavyweight classes with winners announced in sprint relay and field events.

Ottawa City Cook Field Hawthorne Field Lincoln Garfield T. Welcht Larry Kraus Don Meyer Billy Hinderiiter Lester Edwards M. Weight Larry Koller Raymond Bledsoe Ronnie Frakes Thendore Eis H. Weight Mickey Reml Chester Bolton Bob Lewis Jimmy Waln Giris L. Weteht Mer- Ida Silvey Janice Drown Carrol Bruce Sharon “Telsdorf M. Walent Margaret Nateman Judy McCurdy Gaylene Williamson Betty Parker Rally Bhrader Nancy Dixon Connie Wiswell Judy Lister L. Weight Cary Murrray Charles Bowling All Binder- Mier Sally Yates Karen Btar- Wink Kay Btancart Linda Robin Mosalyn Arnold Linda Detwiter Mickey Wheeler Merida Silvey Carol Harden Karen Yohe Margiret Batemann Opal Nearmeyer Judy Kline Lurray Moffett Gaylene M. Weteht Jim Wolten Lester Mills Benj. Parks Johnny Johnson Mike Cramer Gibert Moten Larry Reddick Lawel Hinderster Bruce Ames Bobby Cook Tommy Campbell Ricker Jameson Quinky Reymour Tommy Laury George Mr Alexander Bobby Tinney Bitty Weldner Warry Barton Ronnie Showaller Robert Dean Busens Cates Jimmy Johnson Roger Williamson Floyd Titus George Young John Fredrick Honie Meyer Rehard Speer Tommy Chappell Jenper Eddie Arnold David Milburn Junior Marburg Dick Hicka Gary Prager Gilbert Moton Fommy Lima Jim Epps Bobby Henley Jil Jefs Fers Rosalyn Arnold Cindy Crevgiatan Miarla Clark Indy Kilne Susan Ames Joan Hartpence Dianne Spring Elaina Hobbs Betty Whiteher Janet Duncan Larry Crane Rex Howard Gnary, Crawford Billy Dennon Larry Koder Gary Underwood Jimmy Sullinger Dick Ticks H. Waight Jim Pps Ellene Cates Nelson Showalter Gary Miles

Incomplete Scores From Local Meet List Athletes

The fragment lists multiple competitors across events with first names and initials. Names include Ian Mabry Trobert Crawford Larry Crane M Weight Larry Reddick Gilbert Moten John Barr Stephen Shaffer H Weight Mickey Weed Tommy Bims Gary Baugher Nelson Showalter and Johnny Moct.

Ian Mabry Trobert Crawford Larry Crane M. Weight Larry Reddick Gilbert Moten John Barr Stephen Shaffer H. Weight Mickey Weed Tommy Bims Gary Baugher Nelson Showalter Johnny Moct

Bethel Names New Basketball Coach at Bethel College

Bethel College in the Kansas Conference named Gerhard R. Burh as head basketball coach at Newton, succeeding Gilbert Galle. Burh led Lehigh high school teams to four firsts and one second in the North Marion County League, with a 51–9 record against league opponents over five years. In 1954 Lehigh’s squads did not lose both ends of a double header. in 1955 they did lose both games of their first twin bill against the Phillies.

Bethel College Newton Gerhard R. Burh Lehigh High Scool Gilbert Galle Lehigh Buhr Giants Phillies

Well Dressed For Balmy Afternoon

On a warm New York afternoon, Patrick Grady, 30, boarded a downtown subway car at 207th Street and Broadway without hat or watch. Passengers reacted with shock and police were alerted as the car filled with riders.

New York 207Th Street Broadway Patrick Grady Grady

Grady Taken to Hospital for Observation After Power Outage

In a quiet incident, Grady was smiling and calm as someone thoughtfully turned off the car lights and he was taken to a hospital for observation.

Grady

Shakedown Cruise For Atomic Sub Nautilus Sets Sail

The Nautilus, the world s first atomic powered submarine, will begin a six week shakedown cruise in the next few days. The Navy disclosed its April 22 delivery and hinted the ship will visit San Juan Puerto Rico on May 13 or 14. Invest in U S Savings Bonds.

Washington Navy San Juan P.R

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OHS Tidwell Wiehe Ward Wichita Fast Snot Duane McIntire Gardner Gene McCurdy Hays Tavelin Charlo Connors Washburn Baker Erwood Brave Stone St. Clabr Baker Francis R. A. Gollier Larry Abbott Tore Jon Jim Broadjump Don Meeley Grogan Ron Jurenka Jerry Nel AL Tucker Erwin Elderson Jim Bartlett X—Retters Tall cHerald Ottawa Herald Mehmond M. Feug Penn Kehim Gerlman Brock Tagen Meran'n Boyer Wee Soer Snorer Wall Thcholt L. Schmidt M Feuerborn Brore Olpa U.S Morton the Keen Co Atomic Sub U. S Coble Gece Lisa PM Douglas Central Ryan Carporte LON Too. Phi Vornado Crosley New Suiper Wholesale
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