Kansas Relays Draw record entrants for upcoming meets
A large entry list for the fourteenth annual Kansas Relays and the thirty second annual interscholastic meet at University of Kansas Stadium signals a big Lawrence carnival this weekend. Some 63 universities and 117 Kansas high schools from 16 states join 29 unattached Olympic hopefuls and 29 decathlon entries, with Glenn Cunningham set to run the 1 4 mile and Archie San Romani among top contenders. The interscholastic meet opens April 17 for Kansas high schools in classes A and B. class sizes and final counts may change as late entries arrive.
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Kansas
University of Kansas
K. U
Lontries
Collees
Glenn Cunningham
KK. U
Sam
Glenn
Archie San Romani
Emporia
Strange as It Seems: Fatally Errant Pitch Hits Spectator
An old column recounts a bizarre incident where a pitcher, in a misdirected throw, struck a spectator and caused injuries while a separate, unrelated note references Manila battles, a man named Yenawine preserving a hard tack keepsake, and a broad, muddled history of Puerto Rico and colonization events mixed with a weathered verse.
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Fatire
Dall
Thich
Manila
Hiere
Hieri
Kinney Yenawi
Los Angeles
Yenawine
Piers
Norman runner Elwood Cleveland aims for Olympic marathon berth
Norman April 13 Elwood Cleveland 24 year old University of Oklahoma senior ran 15 miles in 1 02 a strenuous training test to prove marathon pace for possible Boston run April 20 and National AAU marathon in Washington DC May 30 He plans another 20 mile tryout soon and hopes to show strong results under coach John Jacobs while balancing school work and supporting a wife and infant daughter. Cleveland seeks selection to represent America in Berlin Olympics with limited funds.
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Norman
Elwood Cleveland
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Cleveland
John Jacobs
Oklahoma
Capitol Hill
Boston
Mass
Washington, D. C
Virginia
District of Columbia
Jacobs
America
Wichita North wins Class A at Anthony track meet
Wichita North High School captured the Class A team title at the 14th annual Anthony invitation track and field meet on Apr 11 in Anthony Kansas. Wichita led with 50 1 2 points, Hutchinson placed second with 35 5 6, and Wichita East was third with 29. In Class B Conway Springs topped with 25 1 2 points, Kio wa took 18, and Trousdale earned 17 1 2.
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Anthony
Kan
Wichita North High School
Wichita
Hutchinson
Wichita East
Conway Springs
Kiowa
Trousdale
Notable football, baseball figures and bowling scores
AP notes on past sports events with Dixié Howell suffering a facial injury for Detroit Tigers after a hit from Johnny Mize. Mentions Charley Devens Yankee Yale game, Hank Anslerson succeeding Knute Rockne at Notre Dame, and Elks bowling scores with Sulivan, Sherer, Wardars, and Hien among top scores.
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Associated Press
Dixié Howell
Alabama Grid
Detroit Tigers
Johnny Mize
Charley
Thomson Takes Lead in Richmond Open Dispute
Jimmy Thomson of Ridgewood New Jersey held a three stroke edge at 141 after 36 holes on the James River course, leading a strong field in the $3 000 Richmond open. Orville White and Frank Walsh of Chicago were tied at 144 while Horton Smith slipped to 145, matching Bobby Cruikshank.
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Richmond
Jimmy Thomson
Ridgewood
N. J
James River
Country Club of
Virginia
Thomson
Orville White
Frank Walsh
Chicago
S. Horton Smith
Bobby Cruikshank
Top Row and Azucar Duel in 118 Miles Handicap
Top Row and Azucar, two top turf stars, faced off in a 10 000 added purse speed test at Tanfuran brack for the 118 miles Marchband handicap. The field of seven included the celebrated pair after Azucar had risen from steeplechase success and Top Row had won Santa Anita purses in prior years.
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San Francisco
Little Top Row
Big Azucar
Tanfuran Brack
Azucar
Grinnell Gridsters Begin Spring Practice Under New Coach
Grinnell Iowa April 11 more than 60 candidates reported to Guy Lookabaugh Pioneer grid mentor for spring drills the largest turnout in school history. Lookabaugh starts work on a double wing back system after switching from a short punt formation emphasizing blocking tackling and seeking a solid kicker and passer. Four week workouts likely include two inter squad games.
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Grinnell
Iowa
Guy Lookabaugh
Pioneer Grid
Pioneer School
Lockabaugh
Scarlet Horde
Pirates Edge Schulte For Centerfield Spot In Training
Knoxville Apr 11 Bud Hafey tops veteran Schulte for Pirates centerfield duties in training camp. Hafey, nephew of Chick Hafey, appears set to start season opener in the middle garden. Tigers gear up as Gehringer and Fox recover while Mickey Cochrane battles a mild flu in Detroit. High school track results show Atchison 74 Teog 17.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Bud Hafey
Pirates
Schulte
Chick
Daston
Detroit Tigers
Charley Gehringer
Pete Fox
Charley Horses
Mickey Cochrane
Open Ball Season Kicks Off with Several Openers Slated
Chicago opens the American Association season as Minneapolis faces Toledo with Ray Kolp starting for the Millers and George catching. Columbus hosts St Paul with Kling and Owen and Weinert or Herring behind the plate. Milwaukee visits Louisville as Hamlin starts for the Brewers and Brenzel catches. Kansas City travels to Indianapolis with Page or Bolen and Riddle to pace the Indians and Page and Madjeski for the Saints.
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Chicago
American Association
Minneapolis Millers
Mudhens
Toledo
Ray Kolp
George
Mudhen
Garland
Boone
Linton
Columbus
Red Birds
St. Paul
Klinger
Owen
Saints
Weinert
Herring
Fenner
Milwaukee Brewers
Louisville
Colonels
Lemaster
Thomason
Brewers
Luke Hamlin
Bill Brenzel
Kansas City Blues
Indianapolis
Indians
W. Page
Bolen
J. Riddle
J. Page
Shores
Madjeski
Alves
Novel 3000 Meter Steeplechase Debuts at Kansas Relays
Will be novel race as custodian Will Davidson prepares the Kansas Relays 3000 meter steeplechase with a water barrier pool beyond the hurdle. Early entrants include Harold Manning, Sylvester Petoskey, Ernest Klann, Charles Robinson, Robert Harvy, Dale Garvey, and Glenn Funk from Kansas State and Nebraska.
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del Davidson
University of Kansas Stadium
Kansas Relays
Httle
Harold Manning
Kansas
Oklahoma Wrestlers to Olympic Tryouts
Norman April 11 a small squad from the University of Oklahoma, led by Coach Paul Keen, drives to Bethlehem to try out for the American Olympic wrestling team at Lehigh University. Five Sooners will compete including Wayne Martin 184 pounds and Harry Broadbent 174 pounds. Bill Keas 195, Joe Kalpin 145, Marshall Ward 165, and D C Matthews 125 were selected. Matthews opted not to join the trip.
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Norman
University of Oklahoma
Paul Keen
Bethlehem
Lehigh University
Lexington
Wayne Martin
Harry Broadbent
Bill Keas
Joe Kalpin
Marshall Ward
C. Matthews
U S Gets Jump On Mexico Team In Davis Cup Play
Houston April 1 veteran American doubles pair Wilmer Allison and John Van Ryn set to clinch North American Davis cup inter zone match against Mexico after singles victories by Donald Budge and Bitsy Grant. Mexico’s Marco Antonio Mestre and Flavia Martinez to face the Americans in the doubles with Grant and Budge each to play remaining singles.
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Houston
Texas
Wilmer Allison
John van Ryn
Mexico
Donald Budge
Bryan
Bitsy
Esteban Rey
Mayer
Budge
Hernandez
Grant
Reyes
Buddy Myer Sees Plenty Who Will Seek His Title
Orlando, Fla. Buddy Myer projects another strong year but puts his chances of reclaiming the American League batting title at about 50 to 1. The Washington second baseman notes breaks affect batting titles, cites Griffith Stadium as tough in late summer, and predicts more road games to favor hitting. He adds Cecil Travis could also contend for the crown.
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Orlando
Fla
Buddy Myer
Washington
Egat
Myer
Senators
Griffith Stadium
Cecil Travis
Reminiscence of Wild Pastimes and Local News
A reminiscence recalls spring hunting road trips by city folk, quail feasts, and a purer youth outdoors, alongside a stream of local notices. Reports note groundhog use in cooking, weather impacts on prairie birds, and community events in DeSoto plus visits and hospital news.
Birthday party and community notices in De Soto
A De Soto community column details Mrs. W H Baker's birthday gathering with neighbors and visiting relatives, plans for Easter events at the M F E Sunday school, Palm Sunday solos by Mrs. G W Longstreth, and visits by Ernest Watson and Rev W C Watson. Also includes De Soto Chapter 78 O E S meeting, a music and readings program, and a low mood bridge club farewell party for the Chambers.
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Owen Baker
Jerry Lewis
Jim Lewis
Lewis
J. H. Foley
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Helen Kelly
Gladys Brown
St. Mary's Hospital
Kansas City
Wright-Freeman
Claude Steed
Dalhart
Texas
W. H. Baker
O. S. Baker
Maurice DeWenever
Billy
RB. G. Wagher
George Kouns
Warren Searcham
C. B. Suute
Ruth Caldwell
Butler
Mary Guither
South Lawrence
Henry Koehler
Greeley
Conli
Anna Koehler
M. FE
G. W. Longstreth
Ernest Watson
W. C.watson
John M. Whitlaw
Social Workers Conference
Eri Hulburt
Whitelaw
Dorothy Funk
Ralph Anderson
Eugene Linden
Orville Blaylock
Dick Scothorne
Beulah Loveaul
Marie Earnheart
Roberta Land
Eudora
Emma_ Eisele
Martin Abel
Ethel Chronister
Carrie Forsythe
Beatrice Mowrey
Seon Walker
Thelma Nichols
Johanna Mell
Corabell Williamson
Pearl Rosenal
Louise Lotz
Madge A. Rothberger
Alma Gerstenberger
Delta Durr
J. D. Chambers
Depression Bridge Club
O. G. Chambers
Tucson
Exhibition Results From Brooklyn to Philadelphia Schedule
A condensed schedule lists exhibition matchups across cities including Washington New York Philadelphia Memphis St Louis Chicago and Pittsburgh. Notable pairings include Brooklyn versus New York Detroit versus Cleveland Chicago versus Chicago and Pittsburgh versus Knoxville with several games themed around regional rivalries.
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Brooklyn
York
Washington
Philadelphia
Menphie
Memphis
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Tay Louis
Witstington
Aliay
Wiebe
St. Louis
St. Lown Bar
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Cleveland
New York
Portstourh
Chreinnath
Knoxville
Ton
Across and Down Puzzle Jumble From Erratic Text
A scrambled cross word puzzle list with numerous garbled clues and misread terms. Contains inconsistent spellings and broken phrases, presenting a unclear grid with entries like Touch at the Soundary line and Barrier vna stream, plus numerous corrupted downs and acrosses.
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Yale
Frake
Anger
Song Bird
Heavy Cord
Potata
Celog
Carpenters
Vatley
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