Athletics Upset St Louis 4 to 2 in opener
The Athletics shocked the Browns 4 to 2 in the opening game of a four game series as Russ Christophers earned his fifth win in a row. Detroit beat Boston 4-2 on Rudy Yorks 12th homer, while New York edged Cleveland 11-8 on Methenys ninth inning blast. St Louis also set a modern 80 win date record in the National League with a 5-0 victory over New York.
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Browns
St. Louis
Philadelpha
Mackmen
Boston
Detroit
New York Yankees
Russ Christophers
Jack Kramer
Detroit New York
Tigers
Ted Sox
Rudy York
Rex Cecil
At Diego
California
Rafe Gentry
New York
Bhd Metheny
Cleveland
Yanka
Metheny
Jim Turner
Ray Pont
Ed Lopat
Chicago
Washington
Althe
Johnny Niggeling
Ralph Hodgin
Cardinals
Fred Schmidt
Ralief
Bill Vaisella
Giants
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Curt Davis
Bill Nicholson
Ed Lynn
Nate Andrews
California Star Hopes to Lower 1500 Meter Record
Ann Curtis, famed California swimmer, aims to break the American 1500 meter free record at the opening day of the Women's AAU national championships in Kansas City. Coach Charley Sava backs her bid, noting her past mile and sprint marks and rivals Florence Schmitt and MaryAnn Waltz as major threats.
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Kansas City
Ann Curtis
Charley Sava
San Francisco
Ann
Sava
Miss Curtis
Nancy Merki
Merks
Doerr Stars In A Lively American League Update
Doerr drives in runs for Boston and St. Louis, while Musial leads hits and RBIs across the circuit. Barrett and Nicholson contribute in stolen bases and home runs as pitching tallies from Hughson and Brock highlight the standings.
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Associated Press
Doerr
Une — Doerr
Bum‘weiss
New York
Rune
St. Louis
Hite—Doerr
Boston
Cullenbine
Cleveland
Fox
Boston Pines
Stimweles
Hughson
Dattiselleon Brock
Musial
St Louis
Nicholson
Chicago
Barrett
Pittsburgh
Baseball scores from yesterday across leagues
National League results include Brooklyn 3 Cincinnati 1 and Chicago 1 Philadelphia 9 with St Louis 5 New York 9. American League games show Detroit 4 Boston 2 and New York 11 Cleveland 3, plus Chicago 1 Washington 2 and Philadelphia 4 St Louis 2. American Association highlights Toledo 19 Kansas City 7 and Louisville 10 Minneapolis 1 with other games postponed.
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St. Louis
Boston Ee
Detroit
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Rooklyn
Ton
Assation
Pet ‘Milwaukee
I Toledo Enn
Lauleville Nee
Colum Due
Minnespoli
Indianapol
Eeasaarateee
Kanana City
Bible Needs Backs Coach of Southwest Conference Champs
Austin August 17 Coach I X Bible head football coach at the University of Texas says he feels fine about the team despite backfield uncertainties. He notes Rice Arkansas and Oklahoma are bringing solid reports as Texas aims for another strong season in the Southwest Conference with several lettermen and remaining questions at fullback and tailback.
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Austin
Tex
East Tennessee
I. X. Bible
University of Texas
Bible
Rice
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Southwestern
Jack Sachse
Harold Fischer
Fischer
Meredith Roberts
Ralph Ellsworth
Bobby Layne
Dallas
Ellsworth
Annapolis Naval Academy
Roberts
Navy
Longer Duck Season Opens in Kansas After Pheasant Planting
Pratt Kansas announces an eighty day duck and goose season from October 14 to January 1 with director Dave Leahy noting the longer period allows late season mallard hunting. He says cover density may slow hunts while pheasant releases totaling 15,000 add new areas across Kansas. The quail and dove seasons follow regional dates with county and local adjustments listed.
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Pratt
Kan
Kansas
Dave Leahy
State Forestry, Fish and Game Commission
Leahy
Cheyenne
Clay
Cloud
Eater
Ellis
Finney
Ford
Gaye
Graham
Gray
Greeley
Hanlon Hodgeman
Jewell
Kearney
Laney Logan
Marshall
Names and masks ride New York sports chatter
New York reports note players using aliases in semi pro games, with Frank Lamanna and Clarence Tott adopting multiple nicknames. A veteran fighters panel is proposed after Lem Franklin's Ting era death. Kentucky required players under 18 before its 1881 season debut. Princeton to play informally amid football gaps. San Francisco scout ponderings and scattered notes on speeches conclude the page.
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New York
Salt City Territory
Frank Lamanna
Braves
Werner
Clarence (Hooks) Tott
San Antonio
Browns
Hooks
Stewart
Lem Franklin
Abe Greene
N.B.A
University of Kentucky
Eight Round Bout Headline at Madison Square Garden
New York reports a toss up fight between Perry of Washington and McDaniels of Los Angeles as they head to Madison Square Garden for an eight round feature Friday night. The betting fraternity saw the bout as uncertain with fans awaiting an even contest.
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New York
Pies Perry
Washington
JJ McDaniels
Los Angeles
Day
Madison Square Garden
Sportsmen in tournament tied to service department figure
Fragmentary passage notes Del Miller once drove grand circuit racers and mentions Italian racing, football center, and players like Comin and Slade Cut. It also references Lieut Willie Turnesa, the national amateur golf champion, who shot five under par 67 at Pensacola Naval Air Station course despite a ball lost in a tree.
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del Miller
Italy
Maleg Bier Haron
Reeveet
Slade
Res
Geing
Ivalen
Willie Turnesa
Pensacola Raval Air Station
Altho
All-Star Squad Invite for McLouth Player George Dick Jomns
George M. Dick of McLouth heads to Evanston to join the College All Stars in practice ahead of the Chicago Bears game on August 30. He has been offered a position with the Detroit Lions. A Kansas University graduate, he lettered in football and basketball for three years, was elected honorary captain, and served in the army in 1943 with a medical discharge.
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George M. Dick
McLouth
Evanston
Til
All Stars
Chicago Bears
Detroit Lions
Kansas University
K. U
Record-breaking and game results from early baseball and track
A weathered recap notes Arne Anderson breaking the 1500 meter world record in Gothenburg with 3 45. Three years back Whitlow Wyatt threw eight no hit innings. The Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Braves 3 0 to grab the NL lead by half a game. Five years ago Bill Terry lifted Burgess Whitehead’s suspension.
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Associated Press
Arne Anderson
Gothenbure
Whitlow Wyatt
Brooklyn Dodgers
Braves
Bill Terry
Burgess Whitehead
Glats
McLouth News Notes From August Activities
McLouth events include staff sergeant Charles Black stationed at Pounds Field Tyler Texas and visits from Topeka relatives. Ira Carr, former McLouth resident, seriously ill in Las Vegas. Local guests include Henry and William Swinns of McLouth and Easton visitors. Dickie Rhodex second birthday celebrated with cake by great grandmother Mary Luse. Betty Kimmel vacationing with her father Ray Kimmel. Friends and church groups meet. Friendship class officers elected. year’s calls tally discussed. Local plans include teaching hires for rural high school and community gatherings at McLouth and Kansas City locations.
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Ira Carr
McLouth
Las Vegas
Henry Swinn
Easton
William Swinn
Cecil Luse
Dickie Rhodex
Mary Luse
Betty Kimmel
McPherson College
Ray Kimmel
Mavig Thompson
Florida
Kerr Richardson
Manhattan College
United Brethren Church
Emmett Thompson
Sy. White
Herman Ehler
Sy White
Thompson
Ehler
Ellen Harding
A.M. Dock
Louis Kimmel
Walter Bradford
Rose Bond
Tan
Clyde Horton
Billie and
Burkle
John’ Brune
Topeka
Harold Sandera
Albert Luse
Ine McLouth Rural High School
Princpal
C. M. Rankin
Helen Pearson
Inez Honey
Annia Proverse
Effie Dillon
Kay Fenk
George Graham
Eudora
Milton George
William
Kansas City
Dewey Terry
Susie Gee
Paul McDonald
Pfc
Richard Flower
Camp Crowder
Don Hilderbrand
Pre-Sereneuties
Tulsa
Kia
W. 8. Bradford
Gertrude Stout
Frank Schaeffer
Roland Warner
Katheryn
Harold Gilbert
Helen Bradford
W.C.T.U
Nettie Ha- Worth
Davyle Bradford
Fort Rd. Cal
BE. W. Bradford
Camp Rucker
Roy Pris
Olathe
E. E. Stein
Brimington
Wash
Spoeneman
Art Marts
Earl
Harry Sima
Ruswell
Ta Edmonds
Herbert Edmonds
Sims
Date Sietert
Local notices and social happenings around McLouth
Sunday guests include Mr and Mrs L Roberts and Mrs Jack Hollingsworth. Dr J E of Wichita preached in McLouth and Edmonds. Mrs Hazel Norris visited her mother in McLouth. Emma Avenge of Kansas City and Orville Osborn family visited in Topeka. Bre. Mary Phillips of Spokane expected Thursday. Loyal Workers class picnic set for Aug 17 at state lake. Wac caravan attended in Kansas City. Women’s Missionary Society met at Brethren church. camp plans discussed. Nifty Needle circle met Aug 2 with luncheon. next meeting Aug 16. Miltonvale visit noted. Memorial hospital with Mrs Jeanette Archer. Cpl Edgar Archer on ten‑day furlough from Murdoc. Community Red Cross sewing day planned at Kanwake hall. West Point preliminaries for son Locker Means noted. Inez Wheeler sent flowers for church.
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Albert Hollingsworth
Lawrence
L. Roberts
Jack Hollingsworth
Dje
Wichita
E. GC. Edgar
McLouth and Edmonds Church
Hazel Norris
Leavenworth
Henrietta Johnson
Louise Wolfolk
Mabel Moore
Eudora
McLouth
Fred Coax and Son
Winchester
Emma Avenge
Xansar City
Orville Osborn and Daughters
Jacob Grose
Topeka
Emma Herries
Herman Eggert
B. R. Umholtz
Hobart’ Hernes
Municipal Auditorium
Kansas City
Women's Missionary Society
Ladies’ Aid
Brehren
Walter McPherson
Leland McPherson
Agnes Bowes
Freda Brammel
Miltonvale
Wesley Methodist
Dave Williams
Charles Shuck
Edgar Archer
Murdoc
Cal
Jeanette Archer
Tittle
Memorial Hospital
Walter Gibson
Howard Gregory
Shelley Orton
Donnie
Melvern
Epperson
Local Families and Visitors Across Lawrence Community News
Barber Edgar Archer names daughter Celinda Sue. Mrs. Archer formerly Jeanette Stanwix. Measles illness for Karen Sue Houk. Lawrence and Williams visit C B E Stanwix home. Elmer Johanning on short leave from Ontario to Indianapolis six weeks. Mrs. Lloyd Duffee rents farm to Dean Wrights Inman Baldwin. Roger Cranthers and children live in Meade. Fred Richardson and daughter Mary visit Pierson and Johanning home. Harold Roebuck visits George Strahan home. Marion Christy visiting John Christy home. Coffman family visit to De Soto to see Mosser family. Jolly Quilters meet. flower garden quilt made. seven present. September meeting planned with George Coffman. Gregorys and Schelihorns visit Francis Gregory in Kansas City. Bob Peterson and son at Oliver Peterson home in Lawrence. Emile Regina rents Frank Authter farm to plant wheat. Mrs. Charles Roll takes granddaughter to Colorado for clinic after infantile paralysis last winter. Hazel Holland of Fort Scott visiting friends. Ralph Colmar and Asa Colman noted. Charles Aldridge and family move from Arnold Christy farm to Florida Street. Katherine Gregory hosts Winter Community Club at Winter school. Members clean schoolhouse, hold meeting. Emma Petefish to teach Fayinter school. Martha Hamlin and Jesale Winter organize games. Mary Richardson and prize winners noted. Emma Miller wins bingo prizes. Club shows interest in school. Sharon Bahnmaier and Mrs Stanwix attend. Emile Regine returns Tuesday.
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Edgar Archer
Celinda Sue
Dean Wrights- Inman
Baldwin
Roger Cranthers
Meade
Rodger
Kansas City
Fred Richardson
Mary
Pierson
Johanning
Harold Roebuck
Wichita
George Strahan
Marion Christy
Fre Gregory
Hugo Schelihorn
Francis Gregory
Bob Peterson
Oliver Petergon
Lawrence
Emile Regina
Frank Authter
Charles Roll
Colorado
Hazel Holland
Fort Scott
Ralph Colmar
Asa Colman
Charles Aldridge
Arnold Christy
Florida Street
Katherine Gregory
Winter Community Club
Winter
Emma _Petefish
Martha Hamlin
Jesale Winter
Mary. Richardson
Kchroyer
Sharon Bahnmaier
Richarda Aang
Emma Miller
Mre. Stanwix
Emile Regine
Richard Sutton Visits Akron Parents After East Trip
Osage county brief notes Richard Sutton of Akron Ohio visited Sunday morning with his parents Mr and Mrs John Sutton and relatives. Richard works in government work and has been in the east since graduating from KU. Mrs J W Roberts returned from a month long visit with her daughter and husband at Kew Gardens Long Island N Y, and while there she visited others.
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Richard Sutton
Akron
John Sutton
Richard
East
J. W. Roberts
Frank Sehlik
Kew Gardens
Long Island
Name Change and Legal Notices Span Douglas County
A collection of notice items includes Geraldine Delos Wampler seeking a name change in Douglas County Kansas with a court filing for September 23. There are multiple court proceedings listed in Lawrence and surrounding districts including a large civil action against numerous defendants seeking to quiet title and remove claims to real estate in Lawrence and Elm Street blocks.
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World Q
Cation
Kansas
Geraldine Delos Wampler
Douglas County
Jon
Han
Delos Wampler
Geraldine Delon Wampler
Gorrill, Asher & Attorneys
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Locker
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Pawrellen Dalely Journal-World
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L. P. Baldwin
Eveline L. Berkau
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James Blood
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M. B Brownlee
J. P. Corel
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Glen Cox
Lee Cox
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Edwin H. Crandall
Henry R. Crandell
Wiliam Coker
Amon G. DaLee
John BR. Edwards
Sarah A. Evans
Sarah Ferguson
G. W. Godwin
Georga W. Godwin
Henry H. Geyer
Addison Gardner
G. R. Gould Co
Elansh Huddleston
Laura C. Hupp
Laura Hupp
Richard Hughs
John F.johnson
Joseph Kind
Joseph King
Harding King
Hardin King
Toussant Lahay
Toussaint Lanay
Carl. G. Gundahl
Tousaint Lahay
Toussent Lehay
Gabriel Marckle
Emma Matney
Hattie EB
Macy
Hilaby Metcalf
Eliz
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Eiiz Ely Metcalf
Irving Wight Metherd
Mariacalf
Lucy Heywood Metcalf
Maynal Mayo
Metcalf
Rock Valley African Methodist. Episcopal Church
Farmers State and Savings Bank
Dallas Jaceker
Horace Tucker
Horrace Tucker
New England Loan’ and ‘Trust Company
Thacher and Barker
Anndrew ‘White
Lawria White
T. Woodward
Jane Woodward
Charles Wierss
William Young
State of Kansas
Forrest A. Jackson
Lawrence Dainty
Kanaas
Louisa B. Irving
Plaintief
Lota
Elm Street
City of
Piaineitt
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