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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1944
Page
10
Yankees may lose Lindell as he faces navy service. Alleged replacement candidate Al Lyons, a former Kansas City pitcher, shows promise in outfield and pitching roles. Lindell’s draft physical passed prelims. navy clearance pending X rays. Gumbert nears 100th major league win for the Cardinals after strong showing.
Kansas City reports Jack Saltzgaver is debuting as manager on April 19 at Ruppert Stadium. He aims for a colorful aggressive style to draw crowds, relying on youngsters and recently discharged players. New stars include Roy Musser in center field and double play duo Mike Portner and Babe Glant. Opponent is the Minneapolis Millers led by ex pitcher Rosy Ryan.
In Philadelphia Fred Fitzsimmons names Ken Raffensberger to pitch five innings and Moose Fralick four as Boston visits. Whitey Weitelmann of Boston had cysts removed from his left eyelid after missing yesterday's workout. From New York the Giants remained houses. 50 teens arrived for tryouts while Steve Filipowicz and Ernie Lombardi joined camp. Cincinnati plans an Indianapolis exhibition with Bucky Walters and Elmer Riddle starting for the Reds and rookies Bob Ferguson and Jim Konstanty on the mound for Cincinnati. Brooklyn's Leo Durocher, 38, hints at starting at second base despite elbow issues.
In Mexico City, President Avila Camacho proposed granting the Cuban swimming team use of a Mexican army plane to travel for the international meet opening June 10. At Chicago, a pre-season baseball game for high schoolers will sell bonds for tickets, limiting admissions to the first 40,000 buyers. Separately, Henry Armstrong has passed his medical and will join the army in 21 days as track and field results from Los Angeles detail sprint times, relays, and field events from a meet.
The column recalls past sports feats and figures including Harry Danning and Craig Wood with Augusta Masters scores, plus a Stanley Cup playoff result. It also notes Mildred Tutt being picked up by Shawnee County officers on a wanted felon charge, adding a policing item to the sports page.
A compact roundup delivers key sports notes and brief game highlights. It references teams, scores, and events in a concise, period-voice style consistent with historical wire updates. Strong entities appear as named teams and venues where readable.
New York reports ideal spring weather aiding player development while 29 boxers in the city have been discharged from the armed forces for knee and ear troubles. Sammy Baugh aids a Texas high school football team in spring drills as others hope for big league tryouts, and boxing and military service intersect with notes on various athletes and officials.
Miami April 6 report on the Tropical Park Handicap race to be run Saturday with Four Freedoms ridden by Eddie Arcare favored but challenged by Marriage top weight. The season winds down as Tropical Park enjoys growing attendance and betting with charity proceeds. Stewards reinstate riders Adams Roberts and Eads after suspensions for rough riding. Lost and Found column yields quick results.
Local track fans can see Lawrence High School thinclads Friday April 14 in a triangular meet at Haskell Stadium with Ottawa and the Lions. Five lettermen return Dick Wagstaff Cliff McDonald Jim Black Newman Everett Hill focuses on studies Coach Doc Watson reports Bob Laptad showing strong form in meets. Lions also duel Topeka Trojans Friday at Moore Bowl Washburn campus. 13 lettermen back for Topeka.
Topeka school changes fill gaps in athletics and staff. Adrian Miller, athletic director at Dodge City high school, will assist football coaching and coach Trojan basketball next year. Merton Wisler, Osage City high coach, will join Junior high staff. Wayne Gardner and Chuck Mills depart for military service. Coach Marvin Vandaveer at Haskell plans track and baseball at the Indian school.
spring. He has ball games al ready scheduled with Wyandette and Topeka. Coach Ray Kanehl is busy with his track squad at K. U. Several meets are lined up for the Jay hawkers. The Kansans' first meet will be with the Oklahoma Sooners at Norman. The athletic board at K. U. is expected to name a baseball coach in the next few days. It will be one of the men already on the physical education staff and rumor has it that it won't be Dr. F. C. Alien, who coached the sport in 1942. H.E.M. MISSING IN ACTION Washington, Apr. 6. UPI-Names of 64 U. S. soldiers missing in action, released by the war de partment, included: European area: 2nd Lt. Walter B. LeClerc, Sterling, Kan. Mediterranean area-2nd Lt. Norman L. Alloway, Edna, Kan., 2nd Lt. James F. Ralstin, Wichita, Kan. Pfc. Wendall E. Reed, Hutchinson, Kan., Pfc. Chester L. Schwatken, Fort Scott, Kan., Pfc.
A license was issued yesterday at the Douglas County Court House to Joseph Reed and Saran Chisholm of Topeka. In the Probate Court of Douglas County, Kansas, Estate of Sarah E. Root No. L-6649, notice of appointment: Walter A. Johns named administrator with will annexed, duties to creditors within nine months from April 6, 1944, under law.
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