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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1944

Page

8

Wichita East Favored To Win Class A Crown Again

Five hundred forty two athletes from 45 Kansas high schools travel to the University of Kansas for the fortieth annual interscholastic track meet. Preliminaries start 9:30 a.m. with the 120 yard high hurdles at 1:30 p.m. Referee is Fr. A. Thomas, starter A. F. Talbot, director Ray Kanehl, with officials appointed across field events and judges. Wichita East is the defending Class A champion hopeful. St. Johns of Satina and Clearwater loom in B race, while many schools list entries across both classes.

Kansas University of Kansas A. Thomas A. F. Talbot Kansas City Ray Kanenl K. U Strait R. BR. Strait Guy Smith Russell Carter Clifford Dean L. R. Perry Calvin Vander Werf Ray Kanehl George Dick A. E. Woestemeyer Warren Smith C. E. More Jack D. E. Kerr M. J. Sallee Jack Austin Fred Ellsworth J. E. Rice Vernon Hughes Henry Schenk Elmer Schaake Junius Penny Warren Bierle Willard Frank Charles Keller Jack Blouse Lynn Leigh LeRoy Robinson Wallace Grimes Ed Weolcott Robert Lillibridge Harry Johnson Harvey Morrow Thomas Davis Warren Higley Bob Malott Whitson Godfrey Gob Corder Wendell Gond Don Diehl William Sehell Dean Corder Tom Seafield Jim Sargent Wichita East Bentley Clearwater Anthony St. Johns of Satina

Baseball Scores From Yesterday National and American Leagues

National League results include Louis 5 Fiesburel 3 and Cincinnati 2 Chicago 1 St Louis. Philadelphia 2 New York 10 and Boston in the mix. American League games show St Louis 5 Detroit 5 and Philadelphia 0. American Association Louisville 4 Columbus 6 and Minneapolis 15 Kansas City 2.

Louis Fiesburel Kinnati Chicago Stoaklyn Philadelphia New York Boston St. Louie Detroit Washington Louisville Columbus Minneapolis Kansas City St. Louis Chicare Piadelphi Cleveland York Uy Shone Tallis Rat Brookly Cincinnat Chitadelphis Pittsburgh Borton Chicago White Sox Yankee Stadium Vennart Connie Mack Ebbets Field Cincinnati Pittsburgh

Pro-Grid Moguls Rule Out Expansion for Duration

Philadelphia April 21. NFL club owners ruled out expansion until after the war and weighed contracting the circuit to avoid scheduling issues. Eleven club owners tabled five franchise applications from four cities, with potential revival later to allow west coast entry if needed.

Philadelphia

Penn Relays Set to Spark Philadelphia Sports Week

About 2 000 athletes are expected for Philadelphia's Penn relays next week. Athletic Manager Jim Swarts faces headaches juggling parochial and school entrants and Navy team rosters. Guest Star Zipp Newman of Birmingham News comments on pro baseball aiding youth development. Major notes include Mel Ott tying a season-opener record with the Giants, Redskins selling 290 000 in advance for 1944, and Pafko's Cubs debut optimism. Two Penn State boxers killed, one wounded in war actions.

Philadelphia Penn Jim Navy Mel Ott Giants Galdlby Hartnett Cubs Washington Redskins Joe Lacrum Dodgers Willie Wilkin Redskins Louw Rymkus Willie Washington Hal White Detroit Tiger Sampson, N. Y Naval Training Station Penn State Ken Byrd Dick Flenniken Roy M. Hanna, Jr Italy

Ocean Wave defeats Amber Light in Blue Grass Stakes

The report recalls past race results with Ocean Wave beating Amber Light by two lengths to win the Blue Grass Stakes at Louisville, noting historical context from three years prior and a separate long-distance college rowing result at Long Beach.

Associated Press Ocean Wave Amber Light Louieville Chicago Bill Dietrich White Sox Detroit California University Varshy Long Beach

Pro Football Rule Changes Stir Spring Session Debates

East clinics discuss outlawing out of bounds kicks and a five yard penalty for kicks traveling out of bounds or under ten yards. A one year experiment allows sideline coaching within ten yards of the center bench. Arkansas prospects rise with 4-F status. KU and others prepare for fall seasons amid basketball and track notes.

East

St Louis Browns Open Season With 8 5 Win Over Detroit

Brooklyn Downs Phils 8 2 as Ostermueller saves loss for Philadelphia. Ott Medwick Lombardi pace Giants 10 8 slugfest win over Boston. De LaCruz shines in Reds 2 1 over Cubs. Sanders doubles Verdan singles spark St Louis win over Pittsburgh.

Giants Boston Farry Wynn Washington Dick Siebert Buddy Hall Philadelphia Roberto Ortiz Stan Spence Stan Sigmud Jakuckie Galveston Tex Browns Detroit Altho Vern Stephens Fitz Ostermueller Jakucki Brooklyn Phils Blue Jays Augie Galand New York Giants Mel Ott Joe Medwick Ernie Lombardi Medwick Clif Melton Thomas de LaCruz Havana Cincinnati Chicago Syracuse Les Fleming Ray Mueller St. Louis Pittsburgh Pirates Morton Cooper George

Mexico City horse Dalton favored in Americas Handicap

In Mexico City on April 21 the horse Dalton from New Mexico, with six wins, one second and one third in eight starts this season, is established as the favorite for next Sunday's Handicap de las Americas.

Mexico City Gay Dalton New Mexico

Richest golf awards promise historic amateur and women divisions

George S May sponsor declares the amateur and women's golf divisions will offer a total of 42500 in war bonds. In Kansas City on April 24 Jimmy Conzelman, assistant to the Browns president, praised Kansas City for three pennants in six years and quipped that a double in the Browns' park is a rarity, noting luck in the day luncheon remarks.

George S. May Kansas City St. Louis Browns Jimmy Conzelman Chamber of Commercce Conzelman

Lim Once Conzelman Recalled at Washington U St Louis

The quote recalls a moment when Conzelman coached Washington University of St Louis. He notes a lucky break that put his team on Missouri University’s 25 yard line for the first time since the Taft administration.

Henry Shenk Plans Visiting Coaches Meeting

Henry Shenk head football coach at K U has arranged a meeting for visiting high school coaches and athletes after the basketball game in Robinson gymnasium tonight. In the Hotel Eldridge grill room pictures of the Kansas Missouri football game from last fall will be shown along with other games. Attendance is hoped from all visiting coaches and athletes.

Henry Shenk Hotel Eldridge Robinson Gymnasium A. E. Woestemeyer K. U Eldridge

Exhibition Tilt Between Kansas and V-12 Quintet

The University of Kansas team meets the V-12 city league champions in Robinson gym tonight at 7 30. Dr F C Allen expects strong turnout and notes free admission with ample seating for Lawrence basketball fans.

University of Kansas V-12

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