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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1947
Page
8
The St Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox struggle in early action as hitting slumps and pitching hiccups dampen hopes of a quick revival. Cardinals fail to sustain batting, while Red Sox stumble on a rugged road trip amid injuries and inconsistent rotation.
Fragmented OCR listing names and teams from American League and National League batting and fielding notes. Indicates players such as Keller and DiMaegio with RBI totals, and mentions Boston New York Philadelphia Cleveland and Detroit in a scattered summary of performances and matchups.
Ambitious report notes Dad Bowles steps down as director of athletics at William Jewell College. The piece recalls his 1912-era leadership, mentions staff like Roen and Ayres, and cites a long career connected to the school's sports programs and the Army War Band.
In a Sunday twin bill the Kansas City Blues dropped a pair to Columbus with early hits tallying for a 6 to 4 loss in the nightcap. Hig Jimlessen hit a three run homer for the Colones in relief, while Dan Lang’s ball mover aided a 8 to 3 victory over Toledo. The day featured scattered offense as darkness forced an earlier end to one game and several pitchers worked into the night.
Kansas Jayhawkers led by Nor and Meeker dominate Washburn in a 9 37 38 scoring format at Swope Park. Jayhawkers swept six matches, denying a single point to Ichabod, with Wayne Warner and Wiles delivering key rounds.
The University of Kansan tennis team beat Washburn University of Topeka 5 to 3 in a non conference match Saturday at the KU courts. The readable results show Mee chaste and others posting wins and losses, reflecting a mixed set of singles.
The St Joseph Cadets of Hays won the Class A relay meet at Ft Hays with 40 points. Norton placed second with 30 points and Oberlin third with 18.2. Exhow high school claimed the only individual championship with 24.5 points, Coldwater 30, Trousdale 9.1, Roy Cullenbine had played with seven clubs including Detroit twice.
Drake Relays featured eight high school records and multiple university marks. Scofield of Kansas tied for high jump with Lennerton of Washington U at 6 ft 4 3/4 in, while Texas and Ohio State stars set fast times in sprints and relays. Notable performances included Harrison Dillard and Bucknell pacing hurdles and relays as Ohio State and Notre Dame runners chased records.
Ratting Vernon Stephens stars as Browns edge the Reds in the first game of a doubleheader while another clash ends with a 5 4 score after late homer and strong pitching. Jim Tabor drives in a Phillies run in a loss, and Phil Gelphin’s flat game helps the Braves win 5-4. Mitching Hodson and the Senators topple the Yankees as Rob Feller ties eight year AL win record, with 138 victories and 72 losses.
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