Count Fleet Favored in Derby Derby Field Moves
Louisville April 30 The 69th Kentucky Derby features Count Fleet as top choice with Ocean Wave and Slide Rule close behind despite foot ailments. Trainers Ben Jones and Don Cameron assess injuries as the field primes for a wide open race while other sports notes report college football spring results and Emporia State athletic updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Derbytown
Rochester
Eddie Anderson
Count Fleet
Wood Memorial
Ocean Wave
Kentucky
Griffith Sees College Athletics Continuing Across Nation
Major John L. Griffith, Western conference athletic commissioner, says college sports will persist, driven by war readiness. He cites facilities repurposed for training, players like Michigan’s Tommy Harmon aiding morale, and active spring programs at Western schools Notre Dame and others. He notes football schedules may expand as Big Ten teams plan for fall rosters and emphasizes athletic programs as preparation for armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John L. Griffith
Griffith
Michigan
Tommy Harmon
Notre Dame
Midwest
Big Ten
Standings and postponed games in American and National Leagues
In the American Association Kansas City at St Paul and Milwaukee at Minneapolis were postponed. National League games saw Louis edge Chicago 4 to 3 in 12 innings and City beat Pittsburgh 6 to 1. Brooklyn 4 Philadelphia 3. Baston 5 New York 2. American League New York 7 Boston 8 in 12 innings. Detroit 3 St Louis 2. Washington 5 Philadelphia 1. Cleveland at Chicago postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association
Kansas City
St. Paul
Columbus
Louisville
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Toledo
Louis
Chicago
City
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Baston
New York
Boston
Detroit
St. Louis
Washington
Cleveland
Philadel
Cincinnati
Tittsburgeh
Kansas Track Team To Face Kansas State Wildcats In Manhattan
About 17 Kansas trackmen will travel to Manhattan for a dual meet with Kansas State University after tryouts. Coach Henry Shenk cited a strong showing against Baker and noted running events and jumps as Kansas’s strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Manhattan
Kansas State Wildcats
Jayhawk
Henry Shenk
Baker University
Shenk
Memorial Stadium
Baker
Tom Scofield
Drake
Jayhawks
Scofield
Gene Lea
Valle Schloesser
Harry Johnson
Bill Cole
Bob Dole
George Rhoades
Lea
Johnson
Schloesser
Jack Moore
Russ Mount
Bill Haines
Max Kissell
Don Johnson
Wildcats
Colorado University
Denver University
Jayhawk Rebounds News Letter From Kansas Coach
Dr. F C Allen prepares Jayhawk Rebounds a monthly letter for service men. It highlights former Crimson and Blue athletes with notes on George Hamburg visiting Lawrence and bringing sailors to KU. Also mentions Johnny Adams Derby record, Marquette football prospects Stidham plans fall practice, and upcoming clashes between Buck Weaver and Elmer Schaake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Allen
University of Kansas
Jayhawk
Crimson
Blue
George Hamburg
Beloit
Tom E. Stidham
Marquette University
Stidham
Marquette
Too Late to Classify column reaches daily readers
The Journal World serves about 35 000 readers daily with its popular Too Late to Classify column. The feature appears in the daily edition and draws steady attention from local residents seeking updates and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
Vander Meer Leads Hurlers as Reds Split Battles
Lefty Johnny Vander Meer of the Cincinnati Reds dominates spring pitching with 29 innings across three starts, allowing only two runs on 12 hits. He beat Mort Cooper 1-0, then lost 1-0 to Howie Pollet, and topped the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1. The Reds stay tied for third as teams jockey for NL spots. Dodgers sweep Phillies 4-3 as Earl Naylor homers. Braves top Giants 5-2 behind Charley Barrett. Yankees edge Red Sox 7-8 in 12 innings. Stirnweiss barred from induction amid health issues. Senators beat Athletics 5-1. Tigers top Browns 3-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Vander Meer
Cincinnati Reds
New Jersey Dutchman
Mort Cooper
St. Louis Cardinals
Howie Pollet
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bucs
Reds
St. Louis
Chicago Cubs
Eddie Hanyzewski
Brooklyn Dodgers
Phillies
Earl Naylor
Kirby Higbe
Boston Braves
Dodgers
New York Giants
Charley
Red) Barrett
van Mungo
Ray Coombs
New York
Philadelphia Athletics
Bob Johnson
Senators
Altho
Detroit Tigers
St. Louis Browns
Virgil Trucks
Browns
Tigers
al Hollingsworth
George Caster
Pan American delays cited by Argentine Olympic chief
The report recalls a postponement of the Pan American games until 1943 announced by Juan Carlos Palacios, head of Argentina’s Olympic committee. It also notes past baseball highlights and a midair collision incident involving Joe DiMaggio and Joe Gordon in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Juan Carlos Palacios
Tex Carleton
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Joe DiMaggio
Joe Gordon
Washington
Burglars Break Into Derby Grain Office
Would be thieves broke the back door of the Derby Grain company at 301 Locust Street last night and tried to force the office safe. Police reported nothing was stolen after investigation this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby Grain Company
Locust Street
Senator Johnson Has Good Night at Bethesda Hospital
Senator Hiram Johnson of California spent a very good night at the naval medical center in Bethesda Maryland and was reported not critically ill. He was admitted Wednesday with a bad cold, according to attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Capital
Schaake
Naval
Emporia
Hornet
Board of Regents
Senator Johnson
Washington
Sen
Hiram Johnson
Calif
Naval Medical Center
Bethesda
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Sid Feder
R. Painter
Froex
Arizona
Charlie Black
K. U
Sporting News
Black
Camp Kearns
Gold Seeker
Bold Ventura
Regret
W. E. Boeing
Inspired
King Ranch
Too Timely
Walter G. McCarty
Jerry Lee
Iowa State
Mike Michalske
Cyclone
Schoes
Army
Michalske
Paul Kubink
Navy
Chanel Hill
N. C
Kubink
Vic Trusler
Red Cross
Fran Welch
Fort Riley
Emproria
Harry Kline
Alfred Koch
Kutnink
Hienie
France
H.E.M
By William Ferguson
Aggies
Kansas State
National Sports Weekly
Johnny Adams
Iola
Carroll Bierman
Lucky Boy
Gallahadsan
Eddie
Vander Meer
Braves
Coaker
Ray Sanders
Ports Sports Mirror
Tom Luca
Te Pade Art
Sferring
Milton Mary Beth
Richard Arlen Morris
Jan Parker
Jack Benny
Ann Sheridan
George Washington
Stuart Erwin
Evelyn Venable
Albert Spalding
America
HOCH
New York Times
Personeen Mre
School of Fine Arts
Bell Music Store
Round Corner Drug Store
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Chicago Herald
Fyaminer
D. M. Swarthout
ARES
Jayhawke
Mary Ann
Chetniks
Philip Dorn
and Anna Sten
William Boyd
Mid-Western
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!