Track in Good Shape for Baker Meet at Baldwin Apr 26
Recent rains and mild temps have Baker University cinder track ready for the seventeenth annual relay carnival. Emil S. Liston expects many records to fall as new jump runways improve pole vault and long and high jump marks. Haskell Institute sends 26 men, El Dorado JC's recent triangular win sparks title chatter, and Steele of Turner HS eyeing the javelin record of 168 ft 9 in. The program lists numerous relay and field event records with multiple high school and junior college competitors named.
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Wyardette
Topeka
Steele
Turner High School
Dalton
Moran
Haskell Institute
Baker
Tima
J. Leith
Timie
Campbell
Lewis
Francle
Walter
Perry
Perrill
Dittman
Mielke
Hutton
Fort Scott
Shiffer
Lewis, Jenkins, Vickers
Wyandotte
C. Zarker
Smalley
Ryder
Kramer
O'’Bryhim
Herete Desque
Butterfield
Overbrook
Matthews
Eawise
Miller
Frank
Leavenworth
Medley
Cannady
Feige Cox
Warren
Independence
Buckman
Eaton
Chamute
Shakeshaft
Christman
Morga
Craig
Osawatomie
Burns
Abell and Morgan
Kansas City
Kan
Comstock
Markowitz
of Kemper
Cowan
Kansas and Missouri Prepare for Big Six Golf and Tennis Meet
Kansas and Missouri universities will clash in Big Six golf and tennis matches scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at the campus venue. The dual event brings regional rivals together for team competition across two sports.
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Kansas and
Missouri University
Bonham, Blues Win 3–0 in 12, Extend Shutout Streak
Ernie Bonham pitched 12 innings to blank Louisville 3–0, earning his second straight shutout as Kansas City moves atop the American Association. Indianapolis beat Milwaukee 8–2 to pull into a second place tie with Minneapolis, while Columbus defeated St Paul 10–9.
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Louisville
Kansas City
Ernie Bonham
Ernie
Louisville Colonels
Toledo
Bonham
Blues
al Picchota
John Babich
Marv Breuer
Tom Reis
Charley Wensloff
Charley Stanceau
Yank Terry
Indianapolis
Lloyd Johnson
Milwaukee
Indians
Minneapolis
Columbus
St. Paul
Manhattan Sports Report Tennis and Golf Results
Washburn college tennis team defeated Kansas State 6-0 to extend their winning streak while Topeka remained undefeated this season. In golf Kansas State beat Washburn 12 to 6.
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Manhattan
Washburn College
Kansas State
Topeka
Coffeyville Track Meet Postponed to Monday
The fifth annual Coffeyville invitational track and field meet for class A and B high schools was postponed from today to Monday due to rain. Coffeyville Kansas hosts the event with teams expected to travel in for the rescheduled competition.
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Coffeyville
Kan
Galento futures loom as managers circle heavyweight
New York dated April 26. Rumors swirl over Galento potential bids from top managers with one predicting Joe Gould may win. A broad sports roundup notes Derby hopes slim to nine horses, tennis star Sarah Palfrey Fabyan eyes Reno, and other brief items from golf to football.
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New York
Galento
Joe Gould
Sarah Palfrey
Fabyan
Massachusetts
Reno
Alvin Everett
Rome
No-Hit Jinx Provokes Feller to Speak Out
Cincinnati Times star Nixson Denton reports that despite Feller’s claim of nothing to the no hit jinx he was defeated as the game went on. The piece notes his reaction and the public response to the outcome.
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Nixson Denton
Cincinnati Times
Benched plans and trades shadow winter sports scene
Joe Jacobs and his fiance Connie Drake planned a wedding on the eve of the Baer Galento scrap. The Cardinals reportedly offer Lon Warneke as bait for infield reinforcements. Lloyd M Kim of Johannesburg Michigan hitch hiked 750 miles to referee high school games last winter. He was late only once by ten minutes.
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Joe Jacobs
Connie Drake
Cardinals
Lon Warneke
Lloyd M’kim
Johannesburg
Mich
Predictions on Forsyth Fielding Stars Iris Speaker
Iris Speaker predicts Bobby Feller will repeat his no hit feats multiple times before retirement. Connie Mack believes Eddie Collins may grow to match his renowned father as a ball player.
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Iris Speaker
Bobby Feller
Connie Mack
Eddie Collins
Publicity Mix Up Ties Joe Louis Film Title to Lewis
The publicity department for Joe Louis obscures the film title Sign of the Zombie by spelling Louis as Lewis in a release. The error highlights confusion over the heavyweight champ's upcoming project and the studio's promotional copy.
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Joe Louis
Joe “Lewis
Owls Fall To Champlin Refiners In Exhibition
The Topeka Owls of the Western Association lost 7 to 6 to the Champlin Refiners of Enid Oklahoma in an exhibition game. Riley Parker, Enid first baseman, doubled in the eighth to drive in the winning run after two walks.
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Owls
Topeka
Topeka Owls
Western Association
Champlin
Enid
Okla
Riley Parker
Stearman Aviators Benefit From Pat Holcom and Local Buzz
Pat Holcom second baseman for the Stearman Aviators of Wichita, son of Arthur and family from rural Lawrence, starred as Wichita trimmed Salina 5 1. Howard Engleman of Ark City stands out in basketball and politics, while Kansas City Blues look strong this season. Nearby notes mention ex KU players, coaches, and early season matchups with Pratt and Columbia. The Iola Red Ramblers form after school, joining a town with an $8 000 lighted field dedication.
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Stearman Aviators
Wichita
Pat Holcom
University of Kansas
Arthur Holcom
Lawrence
Stearmans
Salina
Pat
Howard Engleman
Ark City
School of Business
Gunga
K. C. Blues
O. K
Ruppert Stadium
K. U
Jack Sands
Iola Ban Johnson
Knute Kresie
Iola
Red Ramblers
Liberty Memorial Lions travel to Hiawatha Invitational meet
Eleven members of Liberty Memorial high school track team depart for Hiawatha to compete in the annual meet with preliminaries at 9 30. Walter Peterson is favored in the high jump while George Goehring poses a threat in the shot put and other events include Stannard Parker Jewell Kappelman Burgess Harri man Penny Dodson Simms and teammates in various sprints distance and field events.
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Liberty Memorial High School
Hiawatha
Elmer Schaake
Walter Peterson
George Goehring
Frank Stannard
Eugene Parker
Dave Jewell
Stannard
Glenn Kappelman
Parker
Edwin Burgess
Bud Harriman
Goehring
Junius Penny
Edward Dodson
Penny
Dodson
Peterson
Paul Simms
Lawrence High Tigers top DeSoto 3 2 in tennis
Lawrence High School beat DeSoto 3 to 2 on University courts yesterday afternoon. Lions won three singles matches but lost both doubles. Singles results include Nelson defeating Land 6-2 8-0 and Krum beating Speers 6-0 6-0.
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Lawrence High School
DeSoto
The
Lions
Nelson
Land
Krum
Speers
A Pemaey
Aldridge
Sports memories and racing notes span five years and more
A year ago Herb Pennock, once a Yankee pitcher, became assistant supervisor of the Boston Red Sox farm system. Three years back, New York state racing officials urged pari mutuels for tracks. Five years ago Jesse Owens, Ohio State sophomore, set a US broad jump record nearly matching the world mark at Drake Relays.
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Herb Pennock
Boston Red Sox
New York State Racing Commission
New York State
Jesse Owens
Ohio State
United States
Ol Diz Uses His Nerve In Victory
Dizzy Dean masters nerves at Chicago's Wrigley Field guiding the Cubs past the Reds 4-0 in a tense nine inning showing. He settles after a rough first, then a strong eight frame spell seals the win as St Louis and New York teams push AL and NL standings.
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Ol’ Diz
Baseball Scores From Yesterday In National League and Others
National League results include New York 5 Boston 1 and St. Louis 10 Pittsburgh 9 with Chicago 4 Cincinnati 2. American League games at Boston postponed by rain. Washington 7 Philadelphia 6 and Cleveland 3 Chicago 1. Other leagues show Fort Worth 2 San Antonio 1 and New Orleans 5 Memphis 2 with multiple 1 game results in progress.
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American Association
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
New York
Boston
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
Toledo
Milwaukee
Columbus
St. Paul
Louisville
Dallas
Shreveport
Tulsa
Beaumont
Houston
Oklahoma
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Atlanta
Knoxville
Nashville
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Memphis
Baseball Recap of Night Action From Around the Leagues
Yesterday's games featured Dizzy Dean limiting the Reds to five hits in a 4-2 Cubs win. Feller beat the White Sox 3-1 with homers supporting his effort. Newsom and Higgins powered the Tigers over the Browns as Higgins added a two run shot. Giants beat the Bees 9-1 behind six hits and nine strikeouts. Dodgers edged the Phillies with five hit pitching and Camilli homering. Senators beat the A's in a close tilt. Pirates beat the Cardinals as Martin led a 22 hit attack with three RBIs.
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Cubs
Paul Derringer
Reds
Cincinnati
Brooklyn Dodgers
Phillies
Hugh Casey
Dolph Camilli
News York Giants
Boston Bees
Bill Lehrman
Boston
Giants
Burgess Whitehead
Babe Young
Bees
Cards
Buccaneers
St. Louis
Cardinals
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Cleveland Indians
Bob Feller
Tribe
Chicago White Sox
Feller
Ed Smith
Clint Brown
Rollie Hemsley
Jeff Heath
Pinky Higgins
Buck Newsom
Detroit Tigers
St. Louis Browns
Elden Auker
Balting
Gee Walker
Washington Senators
Philadelphia Athletics
Dizzy Dean
Indians
White Sox
Tigers
Farmer
Browns
Dodgers
Camilli
Gerald Walker
Senators
Pilots Yougad
Washington
Pepprey Martin
Golfing Country Club Notes Warns About Greens Slippery Surface
The greens committee cut greens closer to remove grain and make putts truer. Mowers are down. play ers who control pitches to the green will praise the change while others dislike it. April pairings and handicapping scores will be posted. members should submit scores for the board.
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Country Club
Greens
Joe Vance a Valuable Addition for Newark Bears
Joe Vance, 32, a right-hander, was acquired from Kansas City of the American Association where he went 10 4 and hit .328 last season. He pitched the route against Buffalo, allowing six hits in an 8-4 Newark victory, and contributed two singles, a stolen base, and solid fielding in his first appearance for Newark.
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Newark
N. J
Johnny Neun
Newark Bears
Joe Vance
Vance
Kansas City
American Association
Althe
Joe
Bears
Buffalo
Postponed Missouri Nebraska Big Six Baseball Game
The CPI A Missouri Nebraska game set for today in Lincoln Nebraska was postponed due to wet grounds. A doubleheader is scheduled to be played tomorrow.
Play Again Tomorrow in Kansas Town State Baseball Series
The second game of the Kansas Town State baseball series will be played here tomorrow afternoon at 3 o clock. The two teams opened this afternoon at the varsity field.
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Varsity
Best Field Set For Drake Relays In Des Moines
Des Moines forecasts show no rain and partly cloudy skies as the Drake Relays open with nine college and university finals. Director Franklin Pitch Johnson bids farewell as he aims for the best field since 1929 with competitors from 182 schools and hopes for new records, including Ralph Schwarzkopf in the two mile.
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Des Moines
Weather Bureau
Franklin
Pitch
Johnson
Stanford University
Ralph Schwarzkopf
University of Michigan
Greg Rice
Notre Dame
John Munski
Missouri
Forrest Efaw
Oklahoma A & M
Schwarzkopf
Edsel Wibbels
Nebraska
Weather Interferes With Opening Gun Club Shoot
Bad weather curtailed attendance at the Lawrence gun club opening last night. About 1,150 targets were used though the Leasure doubles event was postponed to next Thursday. Mrs Irma Arderson won the 50 third added target race on default from Bert Metzger of Ozawkie. they were tied 50 to 50 at the end of the regular round.
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Lawrence
Local Social Roundup Across Kansas Towns
Mr and Mrs George Ott and son Gerald visited Butler Missouri dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Charlie Ott. Mrs Arthur Bernitz and Mrs Otto Abel attended Farm Bureau at Mrs Kiblers home. Vernon Strobel and Floyd Broers families were Sunday dinner guests at Hesper. Several callers visited Mrs Wilson recovering from surgery. Abel and Eudora residents mingled with extended family at multiple gatherings. A large cast from this vicinity participated in a senior play at Eudora high school auditorium.
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George Ott
Gerald
Butler
Charlie Ott
Floyd Broers
Howard Kohler
Hesper
Walter Wilson
Eudora
Lewie Hadl
Kaw Valley
Grandma Nussance
Gideon Neis
Helen Tornaden
Linwood
Martin Abel
Homewood
George Abel
Vassar
Wilfred Eudaly
Bobbie Whaley
Lawrence
Marjorie Westerhouse
Carl
Eudora High School
Mary Eisele
Leone Parker
Alice Marie Kindred
Minnie Abel
Otto Abel
Abel
James Krayhbill
Topeka
Eleanor Bartz
Raymond Steward
Steward
Spencer McCoy
Charlie Florance
Vernon Strobel
Salem Choir
Clearfield
Harold Gabriel
Greta Spitzli
Kansas City
Wiliam Spitzli
Standard
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