Making Progress Ferris Declares
New York Dan Ferris, secretary treasurer, discusses the AAU National Committee on Amateurism in Sports formed by five major bodies. He hopes for a uniform code, recognizes unresolved differences, and notes the panel currently has consultative status with potential future expansion.
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New York
Dan Ferris
Amateur Athletic Union
United
Ferris
AAU
National College
U. S. Olymphen
U. S
United States
Braves Baker Rivalry Reignites In Baldwin Track Meet
The Baldwin duel between Ottawa University Braves and Baker University Wildcats heats up for a track and field meet. Coach Boucek pushes his team to peak for the Kansas Conference clash at Salina next week as rivals’ intensity tightens.
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Baldwin
Ottawa University Braves
Baker University Wildcats
Bill Boueck
Bob Knight
R. L. Knight
Bill Young
Ray Cooper
Baker
Wildcat
Boucek
Kansas
Salina
First Bout To Pick New Champ
Miami Beach match features Bob Baker and John Holman in the International Boxing Club elimination to crown two new champions. Baker, rated third among heavies, faces Holman, fourth, in a 12 round bout at the Miami Beach Auditorium televised nationwide on ABC at 8 p.m.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Rocky Marciano
Bob Baker
John Holman
Marciano
International Boxing” Club
Baker
Pittsburgh
Holman
ABC
Bowling Scores From Ladies and Industrial Leagues
Bowling scores listed for Anchor, Unique, Budge's, and other teams in the Ladies and Industrial leagues. Individual high games and series include Hickman 197, Whitacre 312, Larkin 185 492, Hughes 167 463, Burgoon 182 515, Conrad 153 435, Kramer 358, Vogler 197 529, Boettge 199 575, Wieneke 215 612, and other tallies across multiple teams and players.
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Ladies League
Hickman
Whitacre
Sears
Larkin
Unique
Hughes
Thompson
Budge's
Sqridizitat Abn
Todd
Burgoon
Roofo
Conrad
Industrial League
Bennett's
Thrasher
T. Kramer
Cites Service
Vogler
Cobbern’s
Boettge
L P Gas
Hazen
Wiggins
Lyder
Peonles Bank
Wieneke
Milwaukee's Old Man Back In Pitching Business
Milwaukee star Warren Spahn returns to form after midwinter knee issues. He holds Pirates to three hits with 10 strikeouts in a 5-0 win, securing his 35th career shutout as the Braves maintain a lead in the league standings.
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Milwaukee
Old Man
Warren Spahn
Baltimore Beats A's 7 4 to Move up in AL Standings
Baltimore slugged Kansas City for five runs in the first inning and held on for a 7-4 win at Baltimore, climbing from sixth to fourth in the American League. Gus Zernial hit his fourth KC homer of the season, while Art Ceccarelli allowed five first inning runs, three unearned, on two errors, two walks, a sacrifice, and three hits.
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Spahn
Pittsburgh Pirates
Braves
St. Louis Cardinals
Robin Roberts
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
New York Giants
Brooklyn
Don Newcombe
Chicago
New York
Yankees
Cleveland
Boston
Tribe
White Sox
Baltimore
Kansas City
Detroit
Washington
Mickey Mantle
Elston Howard
Hank Bauer
Wynn
Johnny Bucks
Dick Gernert
Millard Howell
Red Sox
Frank Sullivan
Dave Sisler
Art Ceccarelli
Bill Tuttle
Dick Marlowe
Orioles
Gus Zernial
Fred Hutchinson
Willard Schmidt
Schmidt
Redbirds
Philadelphia Phillies
St. Louis
Roberts
Rip Repulski
Hal Smith
Bill Sarni
Larry Jackson
Billy Martin Returns from Army in Yankee Season
Billy Martin comes back from Army service to join the New York Yankees where he has 21 hits in 20 games and a .300 batting average, signaling a strong return and impact for the club.
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Billy Martin
Army
The
Yankees
Sisler Leagues to Organize Nationwide Youth Baseball
The National Baseball Congress will organize George H. Sisler leagues for players 18 to 21 over the next four weeks. Named for Commissioner George H. Sisler, these leagues target players who won’t turn 22 by Sept 1. Ray Dumont says training in this age group is weakest and winners will receive trophies with league leaders earning tournament spots for the Aug 17 national non pro meet in Wichita.
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Wichita
National Baseball Congress
George H. Sisler
Congress
Hall of Fame
Ray Dumont
Fight Teams Set For Openers In Invitational Softball Tournament
Ottawa softball association opens its eight team invitational at Forest Park Diamond tomorrow night with four local clubs and four visitors. First games include Topeka Hornets versus Gilmore Skelly Service at 8 and Phillips 66 against Lawrence Legion at 9. Rex Shisler and Lloyd Scribner lead Skelly 66. Friday features Clinton versus Budge’s Hardware and Baldwin Co-Op versus Midwest Appliance of Topeka. Tournament continues through May 20 if weather allows, with adult admission 25 cents and student 15 cents.
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Ottawa Softball Association
Forest Park Diamond
Topeka Hornets
Gilmore Skelly
Phillips 68
Lawrence Legion
Ottawa
Rex Shisler
Skelly
Lloyd Scribner
Phillips 66
Clinton
Budge
Baldwin Co-Op
Midwest Appliance
Topeka
Net Meet Cancelled at Forest Park Courts
Ottawa high school and Wyan dotte tennis meet at Forest Park courts was cancelled due to wet weather. OHS netmen will compete in the regional tennis tournament this weekend. Bill Sharman, formerly with the Brooklyn Dodgers, led the Boston Dean Berlin, Agent 109 E Second Phone 868.
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Ottawa High School
Forest Park Courts
OHS
Bill Sharman
Brooklyn Dodgers
Boston
Dean Berlin
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