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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1952
Page
9
The Lawrence Junior American Legion team fell 5-3 to the Topeka Mosby Macks in a seven inning Thursday game. Four Lawrence errors set a season high, contributing to unearned runs that broke a tied contest. Morgan-Macks remain with key games upcoming as the Owls join Western Association action.
The digest covers multiple leagues with scores and standout moments. Ralph Winer’s 73rd and 74th home runs propelled the Pirates past the Cards in a late rally, while in Kansas City Cary Middlegon fired a 67 to lead the City Open golf event. Also reported are league results from the American Association Pacific Coast and Western Leagues, with highlights from Hutchinson and Muskogee contests and near-league standings shifts.
In Waco Texas the Pirates of the Class B Big State League drop their 97th game of the season. Manager Ted Gullic, a former major leaguer, keeps his job amid fan and press disbelief. The team sits 5 games out of first and 36 out of seventh with remaining games, yet fans praise the effort of the youngsters as they battle toward the end.
The Lawrence Hawks host the Ft. Riley 85th Infantry Regt in a Saturday 8 15 exhibition at Municipal Park. Ft. Riley brings a 27 4 season mark with pro players under Lt. W F Rippetoe. Hawks pitcher Tom Tobiassen 5 3 faces righty Paul Menking or lefty Don Gross for a roster strong in service players.
At Municipal Park the Legion All host the Second District All jars. Next Tuesday and Wednesday nights the locals close out their season by two Second Pascetet League games for the loop tie. Lawrence and Ottawa enter tied 8-1 with Ottawa facing Olathe and Lawrence clashing with Ottawa. A pair of wins could claim the title, with the Ottawa game shaping up as the title contest.
Former National Leaguers find rejuvenation with the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Johnny Schmitz earned a 7-2 win over Washington as Stengel rests regulars for a four game series with Boston. Giants and Phillies win. Dodgers lose. NL and AL results noted. Corwin shines in a late night game buildup.
Kansas City defeats Columbus as Milwaukee’s lead tightens to a game in the standings. Nevel allows four hits to win Kansas City’s 3 0 victory while Power and Marquis homer for the Blues. Bostack drives in St Paul to a 10 7 win over Louisville. Miller edge Indianapolis 3 2 as Ray Katt drives in the deciding run.
In San Diego California Al Cruz from Los Angeles outpointed Fred Tie Bravo from Tijuana. In Albuquerque Chart Lie Salas from Phoenix outpointed Jesse Turner of St. Louis.
Paducah Ky W Edd Kellow sports editor reports that Kentucky basketball stars Cliff Hagan and Frank Ramsey have been rated ineligible for Southeastern Conference play. The action, attributed to commissioner Bernie Moore, cites alleged illegal recruiting by Adolph Rupp and Kerr, the lucky cage coach.
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