Wichita East and Clearwater win annual interscholastic meet in rain
Wichita East captures Class A with 53 points, led by Newman Wagstaff and Lynn Sexton, while Clearwater tops Class B with 53 points as Sterling follows. Lawrence High places strong in medley and javelin events among other team showings at the University of Kansas meet amid heavy rain and waterlogged track conditions.
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Wichita East
Clearwater
Wichita North
Ottawa
Topeks
Lawrence
Shawnee Mission
Hutchinson
Junction City
Wyandtte
Summer
Olathe
Axtell
Peabody
Burns
Meriden
Perry
St. Johns
Lawrence High
Wichita
Flash
Rodney McClay
Sexton
McClay
Jez
Bobby Knight
Salina
John Benter
Bob Koontz
Haven
Johnson
Dick Johnson
Cliff McDonald
Dick Wagstaff
McDonald
Wagstaff
Clara
Ichita
Latas
Wood
Taylor
Parone
Topeka
Cathey
McDerott
Borders
Sumner
Roberta
Chanell
Wyandotte
Kordes
Clathe
Crump
Wichita Esat
Black
Lawence
Lunsford
Stewart
Shawnee-Mission
Jernigan
Clemens
Sodom
Givens
Vickers
North
Amestutz
Mueller
Engwall
Lawrences
Elliott
Marynville
Evans
Agne
Becley
Wichita Exat
McDermott
Smith
Learned
Parnell
Ramsey
Knight
Stegefoan
Weaver
Leavenworth
Bennett
Hiem
Richardson
Martin
Wilson
Atkins
Moroney
Wrandotte
Barger
Mealman
Falk
Ocamb
Javalin
Buford
J. Wi.son
Boland
Junction
John Senter
Standings for May 6 meet in Lawrence features Kansas Aggies and Nebraska
The annual Northeast Kansas high school league meet is set for May 6 in Leavenworth with Kansas Aggies and Nebraska taking part. Warren Smith, a Lawrence high school principal and meet judge, recalls Baker University medley relay victory in 1926 and still has the winner’s gold watch.
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Lawrence
Kansas Aggies
Nebraska
Leavenworth
Warren Smith
Lawrence Jeive High
Baker University
Derby Stakes Ramp Up as Kentucky Derby Nears
New York reports stir over field for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs with Stir Up gaining Derby odds, Stir Up winning the Flamingo at Hialeah, and bets totaling 3,176,553 on the seven race card. Bets and trainer comments sketch the Derby picture as key contenders like Stymie, Pensive, and Lucky Draw await final status before Louisville.
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New York
Stir
Louisville
Kya
Payne ‘Whitney
Mae
Jamaica
Hialeah
Stir Up
Ethel D. Jacob
Altho George Widener
Lucky Craw
Churchill Downs
Lucky Draw
Bert Mulholland
Philadelphia
Chesapeake Staken
Pimlico
Baltimore
Warren Wright
Pensive
Stymie
Mrs. Whitney
Broad Grin
William Helis
Olympic Zenith
Wheatley Stable
Free Lance
Mrs. Tilyou Christopher
Browns Aim for First Pennant With Six straight Wins
The St. Louis Browns won their sixth straight by sweeping a Sunday doubleheader from the Chicago White Sox 5 to 2 and 4 to 3 in St. Louis. Jack Kramer homered for two runs in the opener and George Caster shut out the nightcap with solid relief pitching. The Browns have allowed only 15 runs in 54 innings as they sweep Detroit and Chicago and surge toward their first pennant since 1922. Spud Chandler of the Yankees was ordered into the army, affecting the pennant race alongside other frontline players and pre-induction exams.
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New York Yankees
Browns
Chicago White Sox
St. Louis
Jack Kramer
George Caster
Luke Sewell
Detroit Tigers
White Sox
Yankees
Spud Chandler
Jim Tobin
Boston Braves
Phillies
St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago Cubs
New York Giants
Camden
N. J
Mel Ott
Giants
Chandler
Philadelphia Athletics
New York
Cubs
Chicago
Althoit
Whitey Kurowski
Bruinga
Max Lanier
Braves
Tobin
Phils
Boston
al Gerheauser
Ford Mullen
Detroit
Cleveland
Dizzy Trout
Hal Newhouser
Rockies
Hank Miller
Unfavorable Weather Hits Interscholastic Track Meet at K U
Rain drenches the annual Interscholastic track meet at Kansas University with ankle deep water around the oval. Overbrook takes class B medley relay before disqualification for baton pass error, while University High wins. Notable performances from Peabody, Clearwater, Ottawa and Topeka High athletes noted. Drake Relays looming for Kansas Jayhawkers. event praised for smooth management despite conditions.
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Oval
Cliff Dean
Guy Smith
Talbot
E. A. Thomas
Overbrook
University High
Charles Moffett
Peabody
K. J
Baker
Sports Mirror recaps notable racing records and streaks
A compact look back at notable sports moments. Greg Rice’s two mile relay record run marked his 65th straight win. Our Boots beat Whirlaway in the Blue Grass at Keeneland to heighten Derby favor. Belair Stud’s Johns Town set a Jamaica track record for a mile and 70 yards.
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Associated Press
Greg Rice
Our Boots
Whirlaway
Keeneland
Belair Stud
Johnstown
Jamaica
Boxing, racing, and baseball tidbits from early 20th century roundups
A round of sports notes from New York includes Chicago boxing under Doc Kearns and Nate Lewis, three million dollar Jamaica race day winner Smart Bet, and a quip about Dodgers bullpen coats described as knee-length shower curtains. It also notes Packers draft pick Bert Gissler from Nebrask a and muses on Curly Lambeau possibly switching to basketball. A Wisconsin Rapids quote from J L Bender highlights minor league baseball promotions and ladies showing off gloves, with concerns about independent local ownership.
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New York
Chicago
Doc Kearns
Nate Lewis
Jamaica
Smart Bet
Dodgers
Greenbay Packers
Bert Gissler
Nebcaske
Curly Lambeau
W. G. Bramham
J. L. Bender
Wisconsin Rapids
Rookie A Day Andy Seminick Slugger Honed In Knockville
Rookie catcher Andy Seminick of the Phillies starred in Knockville last season ranking fourth in MVP voting. He delivered a ninth inning grand slam with bases loaded to win a game and a 12th inning homer against Memphis, drawing a $104 bonus from Memphis fans. his first Phillies hit last fall was a homer, though he hit .181 in 22 games.
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Andy Seminick
Phillies
Knockville
Memphis
Phillie
Military police leads in Alabama players amid wartime shift
Two former Alabama footballers Maj Hamp Lyons and Maj John Suther head military police detachments, Lyons in Italy and Suther in Tennessee, as the naval armed center at New Orleans begins baseball with no named players. The text notes wintering at Shibe Park and mentions coaches in lineups, with light humor about policing the Tennessee area and Vols.
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Naval Armed Cemter
New Orleans
Alabama
Hamp Lyons
John Suther
Lyons
Italy
Suther
Tennessee
Colorado Relays Spark 15-Point Lead At Boulder Meet
In sharp April wind Colorado University tops regional standings at the 20th Colorado relays with 15 points. Colorado College adds seven, Lowry Field four, New Mexico University three, and Kansas State two. In Louisville Johnny Adams rides a triple at Churchill Downs. The Chicago show displays war era sport gear including a motor driven log saw used by Seabees and marine uniforms.
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Boulder
Colo
Colorado University
Colorado
Louisville
Johnny Adams
Iola
Kan
Churchill Downs
Chicago
PIW
South Pacific
Alaska
Red Cross sewing day in Eudora community room
The Red Cross met in the Methodist church community room Tuesday with 13 present. Many comforts and baby quilts were made and a follow up sewing day is planned for Tuesday April 25. They seek sewing machines and wool pieces for convalescent care, asking for donations or loans via Mrs. Mary Cook. Nursing club hosted a dinner for husbands and families in USO rooms.
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the Red Cross
Methodist Church
Mary Cook
Nursing Club
U.S.O
Minnie Edelbrock
Et Jora Flower Club
C. B. Johnson
H. Reifschneider
Jerry Harris
Jayhawk
Topeka
George Schubert
Gardnerepent
Fed Moll
Rebekah Lodge
Bill Nels
Howard Kohler
Martin Abel
Larry Lepholz
Diane
Fred Moll
Harry Wertz
Es Roy Vandeventer
Blasklack
John Kazmaier
Nellie Cordell
Melvin Sellers
Ottawa
Kazmaier
Cordell
Floyd Broers
Weaver Bottom
Gideon Neis
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Ruby Neil
Diane Lefholz
Melvin Reitzel
Leon Miller
Wellsville
Gardner
Frank Gomimers
Bri
Erma Kimbrough
Charles Cooper
Kansas City
Charles Hervey
Berean
St. Paul's Church
Fred Reets
Eastern Star initiates Gerstenberger duo at Masonic hall
A page of social notices records the Eastern Star initiation of George and Charley Gerstenberger at the Masonic hall with spring flowers and refreshments. Local residents attend events, visits, and marriages across Eudora and nearby towns, including Topeka and Lawrence, while others travel for family duties and religious engagements. The Navy lists 15 POWs held by Japan and local marriages are approved in Douglas County.
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Tena Miskimens
Larry Lefholz
Misa Molva Pilla
Kaw Valley
Eastern Star
George
Charley Gerstenberger
Masonic Hall
Omar Browning
Charles Davidson
Linwood
Delbert Reusch
John Reusch
Donna Mas
Marz Siewald
Merle Hartwick
Lawrence
Berthold Siewald
Thresa Zillner
George Lothhols
Topeka
Melville Fisher
Fisher
Fort Scott
Root
John Patterson
Vikarahau
India
U. S
Eudora
Alfred Eisele
John Moody
Gus Gabriel
Gabriel
Mary Harris
Jerry Harris
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Kansas
Koontz
Miller
Olathe School For Deaf
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Waterville
Humphreys
Sterling
Collins
Olatha School For Deaf
Yergler
Hufford
Lacey
Holton
Lyndon
Liepman
Manwarren
Scedovia
Shirley
Hames
Howard
Talley
Lewis
Harrison
Schmidt
Senter
Ewin
Dickerson
Yerdler
Whitsell
Hartford
Burrton
Pura
Helton
Davidson
Stockton
Parke
Benton
Troy
American Association
Milwaukee
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Indianapolis
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Kansas City St
Paul
Nationaleague
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Chicagohnhorers
Pittsburgh
St. Louis Panera
BET
Washington Chicago
Washington
William Fergus
TS Dees
David Paine
Montclair
Mets Ser
Yaree
The
St. Louis Browns
Nant
Tom Sewell
Topeka High
Uncle Sam
Navy
Ray Kanehl
Des Moines
Jayhawkers
Sports Mirror
Failerier
Shibe Park
Bruner
Patterson
Leslie Kindred
Carl Gerstenberger
Vera
Carel Gerstenberger
Wanda
Louie Lee
Japan
Navy Department
Frank Rhodes
Watertender
Louisburg
Court House
Jesse ‘Trive
Wilma Weeks
Vincent V. Hoffman
Erma EB. Bauer
Douglas County Courtouse
J. Ilson
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