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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1950
Page
11
Lawrence's Junior Legion blew a 3-0 lead and dropped a 6-4 decision to Topeka Shawnee County at Municipal Park ending a nine game win streak. Don Sneegas took the loss while Topeka pitching limited Lawrence to three hits as Ottawa looms tomorrow night at the same park.
Jayhawker football book includes Jaycees and Scottish Rite from last year and freshmen Hoag and Mrkanic in the backfield. Rinehart and Cashel to handle extra points. Team praised for experience and size but flagged for limited speed and mobility. Predictions call for slow start but potential late-season improvement with Hong Cleavinger and Bogar as pass options. team viewed as young and not a title contender this fall.
New York’s Yanks are favored to win the 1950 pennant with odds at two to two while the Detroit Tigers stand at two to one in race expectations. The season outlook places the Yankees as top contenders and the Tigers as strong challengers amid early standings and prognostications.
New York Yankees listed 3-2 favorites to win a second straight American League pennant with Detroit Tigers 2-1, Cleveland Indians 13-5, and Boston Red Sox 7-2. The piece notes Detroit’s strong pitching and Stengel’s aging lineup, plus July exploits and roster changes amid volatile standings.
The calendar lists Saint Park League in Stubnis Elkava Scout on Friday with a game at Saint Park. Saturday features Sir Johns versus Pikes Bath Raines and Mu d Park fapye-LAW against Lidgers. Isles play Lawrence Sant hon ys, with Gallaghers and Both appearing in 24 ark.
The Professional Football Hall of Fame announces charter members including Helms Athletic Club icons Cliff Battles Sammy Baugh Dutch Clark Paddy Driscoll Turk Edwards Ray Flaherty Danny Fortmann Red Badgro George Halas Mel Hein Cal Hubbard Don Hutson Bronko Nagurski Steve Owen and Jim Thorpe. Four names will be added each year. Coup Nine won two to one over Covina in a league game played last evening.
The piece lists top MLB leaders and team standings across leagues with names like Kell and Rizzuto in the American League and other players mentioned from cities such as Philadelphia and Detroit. It notes a surge in pinion television reserves as a growing trend.
The article notes Detroit and Cleveland battles with pitching depth as Dizzy Trout moves to a starter role and Newhouser, Houtteman, Hutchinson, and Gray fill relief. Cleveland’s Lou Boudreau leads a hot lineup with Luke Easter and Bob Lemon thriving, while the Red Sox face a rebuilding phase despite strong hitting and a pending Fenway home stand.
Glenn Davis, 25, former Army football star now with the Los Angeles Rams, registered for the draft and will be placed in 4A after completing three years of service including a stint in Korea. He says he did not retain a commission and expects no immediate return to uniform. Draft officials deem uniform chances unlikely soon. Lecompton teams won both games on Monday night, with Lecompton defeating Rotary 10 to 7 and Lawrence Sanitary losing to South Park club 5 to 3.
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