Jayhawker Relay Team Makes Drake Relays History
Des Moines April 24 University of Kansas Jayhawker relay quartet won the Drake Relays four by one mile baton event, first time a Kansas team has swept Drake Kansas Carnival titles. Bill McGuire of Missouri won the two mile, clocking 9:16.7, as rain and wind challenged the meet. Don Gehrmann anchored Wisconsin to the 1 68 anchor half mile, clocking a 3 28 8 medley. Jayhawker runners led by Cliff Abel and Herb Semper, with Pat Bowers and Greenseed, produced a 4 30 mile anchor, while McGuire emerged as a top contender for the Big Seven outdoor 2 mile at Lincoln next month.
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Home Run and Balk Debate Sparks Umpire Dispute
In New York on April 29 the long running balk rule controversy surfaces as players clash with umpires over pitches that are ruled balks. Shaughnessy and others argue the rule, while Rocky Grassane and Yale encounters are recounted alongside notes on coaches, college bids, and sport highlights from Madison Square Garden to Loyola New Orleans.
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Jayhawkers Win With Homers In Cold Weather Action
In Amelia Iowa on April 29 Kansas and Iowa State prepared for today’s game despite 25 degree temps with snow and rain. Yesterday both teams played hard with Guy hitting a homer for Kansas and Irving Stone for Iowa State.
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Wiping Day in Topeka Horseshoe Opening Features
The Topeka Horse Shoe Association plans its 1950 opening day at Gage Park Horace Shoet Courts on Sunday May 7 at 2 40 p m. Club families will host a cover dish lunch at 11 30 a m. A three of five game horseshoe contest features Alvin Datlene city champion Ridgway state champion in training for the World Championship in Salt Lake City August 7. No admission charged and the public is invited to watch two of the top hotshoe players in the United States.
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Manhattan school bond issue awarded after low bids
Manhattan Kansas April 28 The City Nations Bank and Trust Co and Stem Brothers and Co both of Karena City were low bidders on 720600 in bonds to be issued by the Manhattan school board. George W. Givin president said the average interest rate will be 1.627 percent. Voters authorized 1720000 in bonds at the April 4 election to finance a new grade school a high school and expansion of the present grade school.
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Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching
Fragmented sports summary lists top hitters and pitchers with teams such as Philadelphia Brooklyn and New York. Mentions 44 percent and .466 and three triples by Boston and New York players amid a chaotic OCR read of standings and names.
Detroit Tigers Edge Cavaliers 4-3 In Tight Tilt
In a rough, error filled contest Detroit edged Cleveland 4-3 as key relays and late scoring drives decided the game. Helene Uchree of Germany set a world junior record with a throw of 116 meters in the field events.
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Notable college and high school athletes in region news
Various regional sports notes highlight Gene Potereen and Bruce Drake as speakers at Lincoln Chamber of Commerce events. Oklahoma Sooners football outlook shifts with Thomas and Royal departures, while Frank Sylvia leads a productive spring in Norman. Nebraska honors include Louis Hurlbert earning high scholarship, plus Erb Reece Malecek standout honors. Dick Gilman signs with Joplin in the Western Association after leaving Kansas.
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Oklahoma Sooners and Aggies show strong dual meet form
The report notes athletic strides by Oklahoma Sooners and Texas A&M Aggies in spring track. Kenneth Farris plans to join Oklahoma athletic department after transferring from Big Ridge Conference, while coach John Jacobs and Bill Carroll earn praise for boosting performers. The piece highlights a multi-team meet with promising performances and streaks.
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Doctor Says Venereal Disease Toll is High
Washington April 29 UP Syp hilis killed 13 000 people in the United States last year and sent 166 000 to mental institutions Dr E Gurney Clark of Columbia University said today He said such optimism is premature noting that 3 000 000 Americans have positive tests for syphilis and venereal diseases remain a major problem He heads the American Venereal Disease association in a preposted address
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College hoops notes stir recollections of Texas career
A fragmented clipping recalls Kane Jone State's steady rise over forty years in Texas basketball and mentions Colorado College and Nebraska with scattered references to Oklahoma. The garbled text suggests a long career, but specifics and dates are unclear.
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Railroader’s Pal Myrtle Lou To Ride Private Car
The small Texas farm girl Myrtle Lou Martin, known for waving at passing trains since childhood, will ride in a president’s private car bound for New Orleans on May 6. Her mother Mia and Myrtie T. Martin plan the trip from Terrell to the Crescent City aboard the special car for railfans.
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Reorganization plan clouds agriculture department opposition
Washington reports Sen Schoeppel of Kansas rejects President Truman plan 4 to reorganize the agriculture department. The plan would shift authority to the secretary and add two assistant secretaries and an administrative secretary, prompting concerns of overcentralization and loss of control.
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