KU Practice Meet Invites Fans as Drake Relays Loom
The University of Kansas track team invites fans to a 2 pm practice contest at K U stadium against Haskell. George Jones, 1931 Big Six 440 yard champ, leads a KK A squad absent coach Brutus Hamilton who leaves for Des Moines to attend the Drake Relays. Earl Walton acts as captain. admission is free.
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University of Kansas
Haskell
K. U
George Jones
KK. A
Brutus Hamilton
Hamilton
Des Moines
Drake
John Levi
Indians
Earl Walton
Hodges
Stra
Edash— Hodes
Ny Stralow
Jodash—Tatlor
Foeret
Oliver Johnson
Mile Run
Kennedy
Russell
Inirdigs
Weaver
Jaw Kurdiss
Kite Harrington
JL Beatty
McGuire
Harrington
Treat Jump
Gardner
Walton
Fay
Freese
Beatty
Johanning
Strait
Lawrence Gun Club Bi Monthly Shoot Scheduled
The Lawrence Gun Club announces a secular bi monthy shoot to be held Sunday at 9 oclock morning at the duty grounds south of Lawrence on highway 73 W. Z shooters are invited to participate.
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Lawrence Gun Club
Lawrence
Highway 73
W. Z
Major League Baseball batting leaders and stats snapshot
National League Giants led with Terris 16 runs batted in and Lindstrom. Phillies show Klein. American League Batting Gehrig leads Yankees with 448. Ruth and Averill noted for RBIs. Hits by Johnson and Fos Athletics, Rhyne and Rothrock SBs. Start life saving class at University of Kansas. about 35 men enrolled. testing begins 2:30 PM tomorrow under H G Allphin and Red Cross examiner.
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National League Giants
Terris
Lindstrom
Giants
Klein
Phillies
Terry
Herijan
Red Phillies
Ren Man
Hed ‘City
Suhr
Fi- Tins
Stalenbasca
Gehric
Yankees
Byrd
Ruth
Averill
Indians
Johnson
Tigers
Gehriz
Fos Athletics
Gas
Athletics
Rhyne
Br Byrd
Foxx
Cochrane
Chapman
Rothrock
Red Sox
Moreau
University of Kansas
H. G. Allphin
K. A
Red Cross
Strange Ledger of a Flight Trial at Vir Mont Airport
A fragmented OCR item describes Clarence Henrickson, a student pilot, having trouble starting a mangplane at Vir Mont airport. Attempts at throttle and unseen engine movement lead to a misstep and a forced landing in a field. The piece mentions Mildred Cheatham Wright of Omaha and other scattered names, with a teaser line about the father of 170 children.
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Clarence Henrickson
Vir Mont
Ani
Sports Calendar with Mixed Baseball and Track Events
Friday schedule lists Kansas against Iowa State in baseball at Ames. Haskell faces Chilecce in Chilecce. Drake Relays at Drake Stadium features Drake track events. Exhibition baseball in Independence features Kansas versus Missouri. tennis at Columbia. Sunday shows Green Brothers Toneka San Ve baseball at 5, Shook dispatch, Hotcom Coyotes versus Lawrence Red Sox at 3 o clock Hotcom Grove.
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Kansas
Towa State
Ames
Haskell
Chilecce
Paturaay
Drake
Itaenendenes Western Association
Independence
Missouri
Columbdia
Green Brothers
Toneka San Ve
Otelock
Shook Dismantl
Hotcom Coyotes
Lawrence Red Sox
Hotcom Grove
Baker Carnival Opens With Tennis and Golf Events
The ninth annual Baker University relay carnival begins with tennis and golf first events in Baldwin Kansas on April 29 AP reports preliminary golf flights pair the top sixteen players while tennis limits to two singles players and one doubles team per school Track preliminaries are set for Saturday morning With 58 schools entered including Wyandotte high school Kansas City Kan and favorites Ottawa Atchison Leavenworth Manhattan and Hiawatha Oskaloosa Admire and Valley Falls are flagged as Class B threats A coaches rules interpretation by FE A Thomas will follow the carnival briefing district officials and visiting coaches about the event
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Baldwin
Kan
Baker University
Wyandotte High School
Kansas City
Ottawa
Atchison
Leavenworth
Manhattan
Hiawatha
Kansas
Lawrence
Oskaloosi
Valley Falls
A. Thomas
Kansas High School Athletic Association
Rifle and Pistol Club Chartered in Lawrence
Lawrence Kan April 24 The Jayhawk Rifle and Pistol Club has been issued a charter by the National Rifle Association at the association headquarters Edward W. Peterson is president David Thorne vice president Frank J. Coogan secretary Walter F. Brown treasurer and Raymond Eastwood executive officer The club is one of about 2896 active NRA affiliated rifle shooting clubs Heavies Clash Tonight Mick ey Walker and King Levinski meet in the Chicago stadium in the indoor season showcase
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Washington, D. C
Jayhawk Rifle and Pistol Club
Lawrence
Kan
National Rifle Association
Edward W. Peterson
David Thorne
Frank J. Coogan
Walter F. Brown
Raymond Eastwood
National Rifle
Heavies
Chicago
Mickey Walker
King Levinski
Chicago Stadium
Baseball Tips From Al Simmons On Hitting Power
Athletics outfielder Al Simmons explains young players must use hip and leg power rather than head and body to drive the ball. He notes front foot position matters less than body rotation for consistent hitting and mentions an illustrated leaflet on Baseball Signs by Al Demaree.
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Mlayer
al Simmons
Athletics
al Demarce
al Demaree
Opening Day Ceremony Planned for Local Topeka Tilt
The Green Brothers baseball club plans a grand opening Sunday at 3 p m on the Shook diamond one mile north of Lawrence on US 73 W for a game against Topeka Santa Fe. Mayor Ellis and Chief Cummings will attend the opening ceremonies, the Green Brothers wear new white uniforms trimmed in red, and a new grandstand increases seating to 500 with space for parked cars on both sides. A scoreboard funded by Paul Friend and Hanna Radio Shop will be used, and prizes totaling 20 awards will be given for various feats. The event includes a promotional drive with prizes from local businesses and a plan to end the evening with a theater performance if the Green Brothers score more than three runs.
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Green Brothers Baseball Club
Topeka Santa Fe
Shook Diamond
Lawrence
U. S. Highway 73
W. C. Ellis
W. J. Cummings
Green Brothers
Paul Friend
Hanna Radio
Hittin
II J. Th. Harmes Investment Company
Man
Merle McKinnoman
Hays
Roy Lawrence Meat Market
Palmatter Crocery
Pierson Viear
Stelen Base
Cooke Grocery
Ernst Hardware Store
T. D. Funk
Ball Bate Lyke Hardware Company
Drake Relays Open Amid Olympic Timbers Crowded Field
Olympic prospects from four states gathered at Drake University stadium for the 23rd Drake Relays with about 1900 college athletes and 1000 high school entrants in Des Moines. Star performers Jack Burnett and Ralph Metcalfe highlighted day one while Indiana’s Bryde Beecher and Hoosier veteran Henry Brecksmith impressed in early events. Rain loomed as preliminaries began and Indiana led toward the distance medley final, though two Hoosier runners Ivan Fuqua and Charles Hornbostel were injured in a late-night car crash near Sullivan, Indiana while traveling to Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Drake University
Jack Burnett
Mississippi
Ralph Metcalfe
Marquette
Bryde Beecher
Indiana
Henry Brecksmith
George Saling
University of Iowa
Drake
Ivan Fuqua
Charles Hornbostel
G. C. Hayes
Abe Streicher
Donald Harpord
Sullivan
Ind
Kansas Wins At Ames In Big Six Clash 7 To 3
Kansas baseball defeats Iowa State 7 to 3 to gain a third straight Big Six victory. Iowa State has 7 hits to Kansas 6, keeping Kansas tied for first with undefeated Missouri ahead of a Manhattan series. Kansas and Iowa State meet again today with 4 o'clock starts at the K. U. diamond.
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Ames
University of Kansas
Iowa State
Kansas
Missouri Tigers
Kansas State
Manhattan
Missouri
Oklahoma
Towa State
K. U
Lawrence horseshoe pitchers to compete in Kansas City meet
Four Lawrence players Alvin Dahlene Clifford Anderson Roland Kraft and Edward Lotheridge travel to Kansas City Missouri on Sunday to contest matches on the courts at Fifteenth and Benton. Lawrence star Gerald Brown defeated Kansas City champion Everett Gouldwig last Sunday and also bested Lester McCollum the 1981 state champion. Brown is seen as a strong contender for the state title this year.
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Lawrence Horseshoe
Kansas City
Fifteenth
Benton
Alvin Dahlene
Clifford Anderson
Roland Kraft
Edward Lotheridge
Lawrence
Gerald Brown
Everett ‘Gouldwig
Brown
Lester McCollum
Kansas
Wildcats to Swim Meet at Missouri Valley Union
Baker University will compete in its first Missouri Valley Amateur Athletic Union Swimming Meet at K C A C Kansas City on April 30. Participants include Margaret Maynard Holton and Dorothy Canham Kansas City in three events. Team members also include William Graffath Kansas City Robert Light Chanute Nick Butler Cedar Rapids Iowa and James Dart Kansas City in 200 yard relay and fancy diving events.
League Meeting Called By Izaak Walton Group
An important meeting of the Izaak Walton league is called for Wednesday evening May 4 at 7 30 o clock at the Chamber of Commerce. The discussion includes forming a new organization of sportsmen. A full attendance is urged.
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Izaak Walton League
Chamber of Commerce
Fearful crisis in Olympic finances threatens Los Angeles team
Philadelphia April 29 AP The American Olympic committee warns of a funding crisis that could trim the U S team for Los Angeles. Avery Brundage says a Sunday meeting will consider economy measures and possibly sending only a half dozen athletes if funds don’t materialize.
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Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Eee
American Olympic Committee
Avery Brundage
Chicago
National Amateur Athletic Union
Associated Press
United States
Olympic Committee
Lake ‘Placid
Brundage
Olympic Fund
Elks Bowling Scores Report From Evening Match
Bowling scores list Elks players G Berger Shimmons Hish Carl Allen Seherer Erwood Pears facing Menger Dears Ya Menger Dreyer Ward and Hish On Tonight bac notes indicate ongoing match play with pin totals and participant names.
Lawrence High Enters Ten in Baker Relays
Lawrence High School will send ten athletes to Baldwin for the Baker Relays with prelims at 9:30 am and finals at 2 pm. Coach Joe Ulm lists entrants across six running and six field events including dash sprints, hurdles, mile, relays, shot put, long jump, javelin, pole vault, and high jump led by Riling, Gauck, Goble, Jackson, Haugh, and Fires.
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Joe Ulm
Lawrence High
Baldwin
Baker
Thomas
Kansas State High School Association
Mqilings
Jackson
Gole
Riling
Gatlick
Haugh
Goble
Gaueck
Gauck
Bonebake
Hutchinson
Renébrake
Ardr
Track and Field Stars Compete in Penn Relays
At Franklin Field the University of Pennsylvania hosts a two day track carnival with 3000 college and schoolboy athletes competing in 94 events. The opening program features the 109 meters sprint in the decathlon and races such as the 400 meters hurdles the quarter mile college relay distance medley relay and sprint medley relay. Barney Berlinger of Pennsylvan ia is noted as a dominant figure in the decathlon with four events highlighted.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Franklin
Barney Berlinger
Pennsylvania
Local Golfers Qualify for Baker Relays at Baldwin
Four Lawrence high golfers Hanna Turner Barteldes and Reider qualified in the preliminaries at Baldwin yesterday afternoon. They returned today for quarter finals with semi finals this afternoon and finals set for tomorrow morning. The tennis team McNoon Barnes Scott and Swinehart also competed at Baldwin today with the tennis tournament starting at 9 30 oclock and finals scheduled for tomorrow.
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Lawrence High
Baldwin
Hanna
Turner
Barteldes
Reider
McNoon
Barnes
Scott
Swinehart
Kansas College Sports Roundup Hits Local Results
In Amek Iowa Kansas beat Iowa State in baseball while Ottawa University swept Wichita University three to one in net. Lawrence roller hockey rolled past Fairmount Park 16 to 4 with Barker Berry Busch scoring. Cameron stood out in goal.
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Amek
Iowa
Aliho
University of Kansas
Iowa State
Ottawa
Ottawa University
Wichita University
Kansas City
Haskell
Chis
Apalian
Lawrence
Fairmount Park
Charles Barker
Charles Berry
Jess Busch
Cameron
Springfield team downs Oilers in 14-hit win
The Springfield Western Association club defeated the Wichita Kane Oilers in a semi pro game, collecting 14 hits including two homers. The April 29 result from Springfield, Missouri, was reported by AP.
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Oilers
Springfield
Springfield Western Association
Wichita, Kane
West Fairview Neighbourhood Notes and School Program
Mrs. H W Surber and Harold and Fern visited McKinzie and Surber families from Wakarusa and Richland. Miss Florence Anderson led a successful school program with songs, recitations, dialogues, and a talk by James Anderson on early schooling.
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H. W. Surber
Harold
Fern
Ivo McKinzie
Wakarusa
J. C. Surber
Richland
McKinzie
Florence Anderson
Vera Benander
Fern Benander
Faye Fitzpatrick
Dee Wayne Benander
Gene
Benjander
Lottie Marie Houk
Harold Fitzpatrick
Cyrus Anderson
Ginderella
Gene Benander
Lloyd Hilbert
James Anderson
Miss Anderson
Local notes on families and school events near Berryton
Vera Fern Gene and DeWayne Benander are named among families. Francis Kennedy spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Kennedy. Fannie Liebenburz and Vivian Davis of Berryton attended the last day of school. Vivian Davis is a former pupil at West Fair View. Viola Petefish, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Petefish, is seriously ill at St. Francis hospital. Miss Rukes’ school closed last Friday with a casket dinner and program. a large crowd attended. Miss Rukes will teach again next year.
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Cates
Vera Fern
Gene
DeWayne Benander
Francis Kennedy
Ss. W. Kennedy
Valley Grove Notes on Local Moves and Visits
The Charles Moore family have rented their farm and may move to Lawrence. Mr and Mrs Donald Bower visited relatives near McLouth on Sunday. Mrs Dan Smith traveled to Kansas City for treatment early this week. Walter and Wilbur N. have been tractor plowing for Dan.
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Charles. Moore
Lawrence
Donald Bower
McLouth
Dan Smith
Kansas City
Walter
Wilburn
Dan
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