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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1950
Page
9
Planes and lanes fill the Drake Relays as colleges prepare for track events. Athletes from multiple universities expect strong performances in sprints and distance races, with organizers emphasizing a full schedule and high competition.
Readable fragments describe a Topeka gathering of Kansas Bird Lovers with featured speakers. Mentions Roger Tory and an artist, plus a judge and a murder case connected to an earlier event.
In Topeka yesterday Washburn University split a dual with University of Topeka. The meet featured close races as Washburn posted a 4 to 2 score in event showings and athletes contended for top marks.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions bowling and individuals Ruth Anno and James Wal es with possible fan activity. Details are too garbled to confirm event, date, or outcome. No clear place or organization is identifiable from the readable portions.
Lawrence, Kan April 27 1950 Paul Calvert may be the relief answer Detroit needs as manager Red Rolfe plans a spring trial. Calvert a 11 year veteran with arm trouble showed determination after selling himself to Clark Griffith and could bolster Detroit’s rotation behind Virg Trucks Art Houtteman Ted Gray Freddie Hutchinson Hal Newhouser if healthy.
Brooklyn stuns Philadelphia in an epic 30 inning game as Roy Campanella and Duke Snider spark a late rally. Eddie Sawyer protests a ruling on a ground rule double while Pee Wee Reese delivers a game winning single for the Dodgers.
Ottawa Kansas April 2 dual meet results show Hornets led by Roger uth with 15 points defeating Miawa University 88 to 42. The event was held at a state college venue yesterday.
Southern Methodist fans presented Matty Bell with a new auto, a two year insurance policy, and 700 dollars in gas money. The gesture followed a Floridian tournament report and mixed talk about coaching moves in the Ivy and Penn State circles.
Vacket a spare time pianist with Northwestern music degree argues about chair purchases at Yonkers Raceway. Bill Cane interrupts about a wire mixup noting the cost, while Sloan defends the price and demands payment.
El Dorado Kansas April 27 report predicts fewer cattle will be pastured in the Flint Hills this year due to drought and poorer grass. Edward E. Chase Butler County cattleman notes growers are accepting yearlings and cows as growth slows. Pasture season runs May 1 to October 15 with shipments arriving in Butler County.
Audience watches Janier Cham perform at Tagre Theater as proceeds aid a local fund. Martin assists with act lineup and sales while Worth manages stage, with several musicians and artists featured in the program.
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