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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1950

Page

12

Seven K U Meet Knocks At Record Books

Kansas Inter scholastic Relays draws star athletes to Mt Orcead for the 46th year with potential new marks in the 100 220 440 yard dashes mile run low hurdles high jump and discus. Standouts include Dick McGlinn Don Hesx Frank Cindrich Rob Cannon and Rob Karnes among others.

Mt. Orcead Kansas Shawnee Miasion Wally Heck Dick Overfield Independence Dick McGlinn Trimaculata McGlinn Ottawa Paul McCaskil Wichita North Cindrich Rob Cannon Haskell Indians Winston Rogers Haskell Salina Bob Knight Don Huck Coldwater Clayton Skenandore Kenneth Kelly Atchison Huck Anthony Skenandore Kelly Karnes Wesley Santee Ashland Rob Karnes Overtrook Clara Honilera Liayh Koby Sedgwick Bob Kaateri Arcadia Jim Miller Claffin We Are Shaver Belpre Sidwell Kiowa Glenn Cunningham

Pair of Lady Swindlers Add a Religious Touch

Tilsa Ohl Apr 19 CIS A4 reports two women, elated by a sham religious act, swindled widow Mary Brewer out of $540 saved for her husband’s funeral. They pretended to replace the money in a handkerchief, then fled. The widow inspected the handkerchief and found only scrap paper.

Tilsa Ohl Mary Brewer

Wyandotte Defeats Lawrence High In Tennis Matches

Veandotte High School tennis team swept Lawrence High yesterday on KU courts. George Haben beat Stanton Ball 6-4 6-2. Don Cumines defeated Tom Rother 6-3 6-3. In doubles, Medaeris Voris beat Phillips Brand 5-7 6-4, and Holcomb Youmans defeated Norvell Mason 6-1. The article also notes Turkish fisheries wealth tied to Istanbul’s Golden Horn.

Wyandotte Lawrence High K. U George Haben Stanton Ball Don Cumines Tom Rother Bob Medaeris Carl Voris Lewis Phillips Jack Brand Gene Holcomb Roger Youmans Pen Norvell Leon Mason

Meet at Highland Park Boosts Haskell Triangular Victory

Haskell dominated the Highland Park triangular meet, taking nine firsts and amassing 79 points to edge Highland Park and Wamego. Rain delayed action about an hour. Standout performers included Dennis Christie in sprints, Manc kell in distance events, Gatewood in the medley, and Clayton Skenandore in the discus and shot put.

Haskell Highland Park Wamego Tony Coffin Indians John Factor Bob Cannon Lew Peters Noel Kemp Kenneth Hradley Dennia Christie Mankell Litepoonta Hurdien MaDevard Ree Jay Manc Kell Diatanes Roston Billy Carnes Shopterse Romere Gatewood Jones Wos Frazier Jacehe Ward Clayton Skenandore Revas Sloss and Dean Buck Shopteese

Opening Day Briefs Highlight Pitching Struggles Across Leagues

New York April 19 1950 opening day set a somber tone for pitchers with eight games producing 183 hits 17 homers and 167 runs. Led hitters included Cleveland’s Tale Mitchell and Philadelphia’s Mike Goat while Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio enjoyed solid showings. President Truman tossed both balls and Westy Joe Page closed the Series vibe by striking out three Dodgers.

Nebraska tops Kansas State in college baseball

Yesterday's college baseball results show Nebraska defeating Kansas State 6 to 2. Southwestern Oklahoma State beat Oklahoma Baptist 9 to 6. Friends College beat McPherson. Arkansas Tech and Arkansas State drew 4 to 4. Wichita State won 3 to 0. Readers and results highlighted in The Journal-World classified page.

Nebraska Kansas State Southwestern Okla Oklahoma Baptist Friends Kan McPherson Arkansas Tech Arkansas State Emporia Wichita Journal-World

Goodman Proves Manager Made a Good Selection

Billy Goodman hits his second major league homer as evidence that Joe McCarthy made a wise choice placing Goodman at first base this season. The article weaves in scattered anecdotes about baseball, basketball, and college coaching, highlighting sports commentary and historical figures.

Goodman New York Billy Goodman Aeema Joe McCarthy Red Sox Billy Goomsman Ao Couk Cheade Dieteh Atlanta Acout Hilly Aupper Claude Ale Milly Peranson Dizzy Dean Manhattan Diz The Yankees National Basketball Association Lew Andreas Syracuse U

Indians Attracted Most Fans for Opening Contest

A total of 252,700 fans paid to see eight major league opening games. The largest crowd was 65,744 in Cleveland where the Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 7 to 6 in ten innings. Chicago's 9,987 attendance saw the White Sox lose 5 to 3 to St Louis. St Louis drew 20,871 for the first major league opening night, as the Cardinals beat the Pirates 4 to 2. The 1950 turnout was slightly below the 1949 nine openers total of 257,459.

New York Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox St. Louis Cards Pittsburgh

Blues Take Opener In Drizzly Baseball Debut

The American Association opened its 1950 season with a four city set. In Columbia a crowd of 14,498 watched the Indianapolis Indians beat the Columbus Redbirds 7-5 behind Dave Madison. Kansas City Blues defeated St Paul 4-3 in Kansas City as Fenton Mole homered for KC. Minnesota over Milwaukee 8-5 with Joe Kropf delivering a three run homer. Louisville beat Toledo 8-6 in a home run duel. Leopards note: keep down animals that threaten crops.

American Association Fane Columbia Indianapolis Indians Columbus Redbirds St. Paul Kansas City Blues Kansas City Fenton Mole Dave Madison Indianapolis Montreal Columbus Joe Kropf Minneapolis Milwaukee Brewers Milwaukee Millard Dixie) Howell Louisville Colonels Toledo Hens Toledo George Wilson Babe Martin Louisville Austin Knickerbocker Hal Simpson

Oakridge residents attend meetings and family news update

Oakridge group and relatives spent time in Lawrence visiting schools and a park picnic. Martha trill led a health talk from Manhattan for Oakridge residents. News covers Easter visits, births, club funerals, library events, and a 4 H musical ensemble earning a ribbon at Topeka festival.

Mtr FO van Neate Mtantene Easler Vara Aabelle Vante Mere Charile Woot Aleter Hose Withers Lawrence Vatley Falle Frien Marl Janeway Mraley Colburn Oakridge Martha Trill Manhattan Martin McCrary Mra Lyman Frost Lynnn, Jr Memorial Hospital Upils Hi. G. van Neste WI Johbua F. D. Walters James Hendon Mike Hirmingham Ala Dick Wise Lawrence Leonhard James Holladay van Neate Willie Javin Moray Mer Mie Ural Mes Frank Leenhant Coulee Peterich Werdmenday Dora Stubaker Granttowne Aquare Munsts Clut Tonganoats Heb Schanake Norman Wilson Clyde Husted L. W. Leonhard Jayhawk Berry Topeka Topeka High School Barbara Husted Roselyn Honey Yvonne Robb

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