Lawrence Morgan-Macks fall in state after 12 innings
Lawrence Junior Legion baseball team carried Topeka to 12 innings at Neodesha before losing the State Legion championship. Lawrence reached finals by defeating Augusta 13-1 and beat Chanute 3-2 in earlier rounds. An error and Sloop’s triple in the 12th gave Topeka five runs to win 10-4. Lenahan’s ninth inning steal forced extra innings. Topeka pulled away in the 12th. Lawrence coach praised his players for never quitting.
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Revived Wichita Braves Hit Warpath To Lead Loop
Wichita's revived Braves swept Omaha 3-1 and 8-4 to extend their American Association lead to seven games. Earl Hersh homered in the sixth of the opener to spark Carl Willey to win his 11th. Bay Shearer added two solo shots in the nightcap, while Omaha's Lou Limmer homered for the lone run.
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One Game Too Many for Topeka Mob in Scorched Exhibition
In a hot 100 degree night the Morgan-Macks overwhelmed Topeka and then defeated Lawrence 1341, with Morgan-Macks pitcher Viergever and Waldschmidt holding the lane. Henry Murphy started for Lawrence and struggled in the eighth inning allowing two runs.
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Second Gold Cup Crown For Muncey's Thriftway
Bill Muncey steered Miss Thrattway to a second straight Gold Cup win in the 50th running of the race on Lake Washington. He won two of the six mile heats and placed second in the final, averaging 101.983 mph over 30 miles. An estimated half a million spectators watched from shore and boats.
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Lake Washington
Cale Woo
Detroit
United States Wins Wightman Cup Again
In Sewickley Pennsylvania the United States clinched its 71st consecutive Wightman Cup victory since 1930. Althea Gibson defeated Christine Truman 6-4 6-2, Dorothy Head Knode beat Shirley Bloomer, Ann Haydon upset Darlene Hard, and Knode joined Brough to defeat Haydon and Shilcock 6-4 6-1 in doubles.
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Christine Truman
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Forest Hills
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Shirley Bloomer
Ann Haydon
Darlene Hard
Montebello
Calif
Louise Brough
Beverly Hills
Del
Miss Haydon
Ann Shilcock
Baseball records and Musial comeback tale in 1947
A feature on keeper of baseball records Seymour Stwolf and his Elias Bureau colleagues as they validate stats and correct miscounted assists. It includes Stan Musial’s 1947 season slump, his injury, recovery, and the role of support from teammates and fans in restoring confidence and performance.
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Leroy
Bath
Elias Baseball Buureau
New York
Comeback Year: A Baseball Teen Learns Through Loss
A teen recounts a tough season marked by injuries and slumps. Despite a .230 start, he steadies his swing and climbs to .312 late, aided by teammates in St. Louis. He recalls cheering louder after outs, finishing with Candis second place and valuing encouragement and sportsmanship.
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Lincoln Holds Lead In Western League
The Western League standings shift as Lincoln extends its lead after Amarillo swept Sioux City 12-8 and 10-9 to move into second place. Lincoln beat Pueblo 4-1, Topeka edged Colorado Springs 16-14 in 10 innings but dropped to third, and Albuquerque split with Des Moines after a bench eject. Colorado Springs trailed early in Topeka’s eight homer onslaught.
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Jim Daniels
Darrell Robertson
Bill Dossey
Mayer Wins Big Open as Snead Balding Fade in Final Round
Dick Mayer, now the sport's wealthiest golfer, led the Open from start to finish on the Tom O'Shanter course. He shot 70 39 70 68 to finish 7 under, beating Sammy Snead by one stroke and Al Balding who faltered late. Mayer may sign an exhibition contract worth up to 50000 more with World tour and promoter George May. Other prize money awards included Gene Littler and George Bayer tied for fourth at 280 each, with Souchak sixth at 2000 and Rosburg Finsterwald and Art Wall Jr at 1800. The World women’s tour ended in a photo finish between Patty Berg and Fay Crocker, both 302, with first prize 56000.
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Doctoring Your Golf Game By Cary Middlecoff
Dr Cary Middlecoff explains fat shots from a dropped right shoulder and how to fix them with a down and through swing. He notes the error occurs mainly with irons and fairway woods, offers a booklet titled Four Way Formula, and asks readers to send 10 cents and a stamped self-addressed envelope to obtain a copy.
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A's Sweep Indians To Sixth In A's Twinbill
The Kansas City Athletics swept Cleveland in a twinbill, winning 70 and 98 to drop the Indians to sixth place, their worst in a decade. Lou Skizas, Gus Zernial, and Woody Held powered the offense, with Tom Morgan earning the win in the second game. Sam Jones struggled for St Louis as Milwaukee beat the Cardinals 1, their sixth straight defeat. Vic Power homered for the A's in support of Ned Garver who pitched a two hitter in the opener. Ken Boyer homered late to deny a shutout as the Cards head to Chicago on a 22 game tour.
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Reformatory Chief Upset Over Barbers' Actions
Hutchinson Kansas Supreme superintendent John Munny complains the State Barber Board discriminates against reform school student barbers by denying licensure He warns future licensing may be blocked for inmates who learned the barber trade while at the reformatory He says without teaching trades the reform program fails.
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Kansas State Industrial Reformatory
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State Barber Board
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