Hamner Sparks Phillies in 8-3 Win Over Dodgers
Gran Hamner fueled an 8-3 Philadelphia victory over Los Angeles with a bases loaded triple and his 100th career homer as he supplied five RBIs in six games since trade rumors began. The Dodgers fell behind early as Hamner hit the milestone and helped the Phillies stay within striking distance of the Giants for NL primetime.
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Bowling Bits: Weekly Bowling Leaders and Team Wins
Monday night Dorothy Nichols led Elks with 180 and 506 series while Lees topped 10 30 with 770 2128. Tuesday Pat White led KOFO with 190 10s, Mick Ainsworth 189 10s and 494 30s, Todds 768 2146 as a team. Thursday Martha Christian and E S Casual posted top 10 and 30 marks with Millers and Bonds teams also boasting records.
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Campanella Gains Hope for Ordinary Living Progress
New York doctors express cautious optimism about Roy Campanella, the Dodgers catcher paralyzed in an auto accident, saying he might reach ordinary living but likely not a full recovery. Dr. Sengstaken reports quadriplegia from shoulders down with limited shoulder use and weak wrist movement, while Dr. Rusk notes some improvement but slower than hoped since his move to the New York facility after hospitalization on January 28.
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Friday Night Bowling Notes and Notable Split Conversion
Friday night saw a high team score of 30 with 2174 total pins. Florence Gilbern converted the challenging 6-7 split, the night’s standout achievement.
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Busch Expects Cardinals to Rise From Slump
August A. Busch and GM Bing Devine push optimism as the St. Louis Cardinals stagger in a 3-12 start. Talks reportedly consider Burgess of Cincinnati or Moon from the Cards for a power hitter, with Dodgers eyeing Ennis and others as potential bait.
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Ottawa to host Kansas Conference golf meet May 9
Ottawa University hosts the Kansas Conference golf meet May 9 10 at the Ottawa Country Club with 54 holes medal play for a four man team and a medalist. Friday begins with 27 holes at 10 a m and Saturday continues with 27 holes at 7 30 a m. Competing schools include Baker Wesseyan McPherson Bethel Bethany Ottawa and a partial Friends squad. OU tennis competes in ECAC meet at Emporia May 9 10 with seniors excused from exams to play.
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OHS Net Team Drops Regional Tennis Tournament Plans
Ottawa High School announced two changes to regional athletic tourneys. The tennis team voted against attending the regional tournament at Highland Park on Friday, affecting the OHS net squad. The golf portion also underwent a plan change announced yesterday in Ottawa.
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Ward Returns to Amateur Golf Play After Suspension Lift
Ward Jr. returns to amateur golf with a lifted suspension allowing full eligibility for the National Amateur Championship. The U S Golf Association approved plans to include the entire San Francisco squad with Corlis added to the Ottawa entry for 1955 and 1956.
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Hier Brothers Two Man Team Likely in Entry
Gollier stated the entire squad would qualify for the event and any player could be substituted or added to the entry list if desired, making Hier brothers eligible as a two man team.
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Boston Hurler Wins First Game In The Majors
Riverboat Riverboat, a six foot pitcher from Ol Missouri, earned his first major league win in his debut start for the Boston Red Sox, edging Cleveland 8 5 at Fenway. He walked two and struck out four while eight hits dotted his line. Supporting relief came from Frank Sullivan who helped in the eighth after an inactive stretch. Rain shortened the AL schedule to one game.
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Cleveland Stars Rally With Late Runs In Nine Inning Win
In a Cleveland victory, Dick Brown hit a homer after a single and walk for a 3-1 lead. Minnie Minoso drove in a run with a single in the eighth while Bobby Avila stole home.
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Taper Off For Title Fight
In Houston Texas Joel Brown and Ralph Dupas prepared for their lightweight world title bout. Brown, 31, defends a near two year hold on the title while Dupas, 22, argues for youth as the deciding factor. Both expect a knockout either in the eighth or ninth round.
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Braves Skip Doane Relays to Focus on Conference Meet
Ottawa University football team changed plans and will not compete in the Doane Relays at Crete Nebraska due to injuries to key personnel and to avoid excessive school time. The Braves instead prepare for a quadrangular meet at Emporia on Thursday and defend their conference title.
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