All Junior Relays to Highlight April Meet at University
The April 18 program features fourteen bright chalice cups for winners of the mak relay races and all-Kansas Relays. University relays offer two legs, with Illini favored in the 440 yard relay as the Tau Omega cup stands tied for years. Rowland cup and City Star cups honor two-mile and relay events, with Nebraska Missouri Anicoco Illinois among past winners. New challenge cups this year include College half mile relay and one mile junior college relay, among others.
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Tanktown Life and a Robot Performer in St Louis Note
A short, quirky piece describes a robotic performer named Claude and a village called Tanktown near St. Louis. It notes the performer’s near-human mimicry, the town’s civic setup, a mayor and a large brewery tank, and invites readers to request further proof from the author with a stamped self-addressed envelope.
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St. Louis
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Busy season for Indian track men in Kansas
Indian track athletes face a busy season in Kansas with competitions and travel shaping their schedule. Teams prepare for meets against regional rivals as they aim for strong showings in early spring events.
Haskell Track Plans Season Start at Kansas Relays
The 1931 Haskell Indian track schedule lists an April 11 meet with Kansas Jayhawkers at KU stadium led by athletic director F W McDonald and coach John Levi. A May 9 triangular meet with Baker University and Emporia Teachers is set at Haskell stadium. Charles Indian Leader heads the team with Ted, a national champion, and possible entries include Jim Bausch in a decathlon exhibition and the 100 dash.
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Topeka
Baker University
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Shapestote Lawrence
Sooner Athletes Drill for Kansas Track Meet
Norman April 4 Sooners begin intensive training for the ninth Kansas Relays at Lawrence on April 18. Coach John Jacobs aims to improve baton passes in three relay events and eyes strong showings in the 440 and 880 relays. Jesse Hill, Charles Potts, Clifford Mell are named, with Ike Tarver or Don Adkison as possible fourth.
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Kansas Relays
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Sooners
John Jacobs
Texas
Rice
Jesse Hill
Charles Potts
Houston
Clifford Mell
Ike Tarver
Don Adkison
Be OK Sooners Name Beck Loonis Top OU Baseball Prospect
Sophomore first baseman Beck Loonis from Oklahoma City is expected to lead the University of Oklahoma baseball batting order this season. Coach Lawrence Haskell notes Loonis is left handed fast and improving as he adapts a control swing. The Sooners open a five game series against Jett handed pitchers in Tulsa tonight at 8.
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Haakell
Haskell
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Paine
Giants Past Pitchers and Turkey Cemeteries
A nostalgic look at Rube Marquard Poll Perritt and Tilly Shaefer’s legendry exploits with the New York Giants. The piece also notes Istanbul plans to spend $5,000 to replace hack candies of death with lindens and rose bushes in the military cemetery.
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McGraw
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Tilly” Shaefer
Brighton
Tstanbul
Turkey
Mystery Name Hints at Hidden Movie Star Ties
Fragmentary notes suggest a Hollywood figure connected to a New York club scene. References mention delivery, perfume notes, and an intriguing, elusive player whose identity remains unresolved. The text preserves a sense of a covert link without clear names or outcomes.
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Hollywood
Rae
York
Mse
Er Shaefer
Eal
Spring Training Notes From Major Leagues With Key Players Seen
Oakland notes McManus declares push to defend stolen base honors after a lively exhibition. Cincinnati, Chicago and Boston talent updates show managers reshaping infield lines and rotations. Cubs progress under Hornsby while White Sox veteran infielders Atwell and Kamm loom. Red Sox doctors travel with players as Drury aids from ownership role. Braves gloom chaser Worthington delivers timely hits as Wilbert Robinson hails him as a key beathitter.
Exhibition Baseball Results From Associated Press
Yesterday's results across exhibitions show multiple doubleheaders and matchups. Philadelphia beat Philadelphia in a local split, Atlanta faced Brooklyn in Macon, and Chicago battled Oakland in various venues. Cincinnati edged Chattanooga 18 to 9. Other notable games included San Francisco and Pittsburgh drawing, and Kansas City meeting St. Louis in a pair of exhibitions.
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Kansas Ducks Season May Shorten Amid Population Drop
A Kansas discussion notes duck kills are well below southern states and suggests a state rule to shorten the October 1 duck opening by fifteen days. Foresters urge a formal resolution to enact the change, amid a broader debate on Big Six athletics ethics and national sports figures.
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Douglas County
Kansas
U.S
Secretary of Agriculture
Forestry, “Fish and Game Commission
Western League notes mark first exhibition clashes amid weather
Puchi Colo April 4 AP The Denver and Pueblo clubs will meet in the Western League for their first exhibition game of the training season if weather allows Despite bad weather candidates for posts have undergone daily conditioning drills Oklahoma City April 4 AP Skipper Cletus Dixon drills hurlers on fielding positions while the Indians work out Wichita Kan April 4 AP The Wichita Aviators focus on routine training with eleven moundsmen, nine rookies, throwing as they aim for another league pennant Claremore Okla April 4 AP Two semi pro players Brigance and Blakeney joined the Oilers for the season’s first batting practice Twenty seven men are on the roster
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Brodie Brigance
St. Louis
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Kentucky Cage Show Highlights Female Scorers in Tourney
In the Kentucky scholastic tournament at the University of Kentucky, girl cagers thrilled crowds with sensational shots. Dorothy Chaney from Western Kentucky led in scoring with high totals, as Seen team from Woods High School claimed victory with strong play from forward Dor othy and teammates.
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Ate Agers
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Fire destroys Roger Williams chicken houses in rural incident
In Pleasant Grove and nearby farms neighbors aided in saving some hen houses after a fire started by a kerosene stove swept through Roger Williams' poultry operation. The incident, covered by insurance, left most of the hen houses destroyed while several people helped retrieve remaining fowl. Also noted are family visits, Sunday dinners, and local shifts in farm life with farm families like Beeghley, Deay, and Shuck sharing news of flu, eggs, and friendly gatherings. A separate blurb mentions central New York engineers developing a centralized antenna system supporting up to 200 receivers simultaneously, designed by ROA engineers.
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Johnny
Elmer Churchbaugh
Frank Deay
Elwood Deay
Lawrence
Roger Williams
Rire
Suesday
George Markley
Charles Shuck
Jim Flory
Horner
Cobb
Lloyed Shuck
Solon Markley
Rockne Remembered for Wit and Gridiron Yarns Across America
Knute Rockne, Notre Dame’s famed coach, coached his last game as the Ramblers’ leader. Tales of his ready wit and sharp humor spread nationwide, reflecting a master psychologist of football who kept close ties with players and used clever jests to motivate. His legendary quips and quick retorts, from challenging blisters on officials to saving players for key moments, defined his public persona and coaching style.
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Southern California
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Rockne
Loren Disney
Associated Press
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