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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1946
Page
7
Dodgers beat Cardinals 7-3 as Kirby Higbe won on the mound. Brooklyn holds a share of first, seeking a tight pennant race. Chicago and Boston won their games while Detroit and Philadelphia also posted victories.
Hutchinson Cubs wrested the Western association lead from St. Joseph with a doubleheader victory. Bryant earned the win in a 10-9 game that featured a late St. Joe uprising. Lou Meerinctis tripled in the deciding run in the eighth. Muskogee, Leavenworth, and Salina split their games as Ray Johnson beat Joplin 7-4 for Fort Smith.
The tight two way race in the American Association saw Indianapolis beat Columbus 7 to 6 in 10 innings to trim Louisville’s lead to 1½ games. St Paul fell 10½ games, Milwaukee beat rival Milwaukee Brewers 9 to 5, Minneapolis won a twin bill over Kansas City 1 to 0 and 5 to 3.
Kanees City golf team members Bob Willits Tom Stephenson and Tenneman Adams will represent the district in the national meet in New Jersey on August 28.
National League results show Brooklyn 7 over St Louis 3 and Boston 9 over Dyetsburgh 1. American League games include Detate 7 over New York 4 and Philadelphia 5 over Chicago 2. Only three gates scheduled and other city matchups listed with mixed results.
The Topeka and Lawrence Junior American Legion baseball teams meet at South Park at 8 15 this evening. Topeka, state champions the past two years, beat Lawrence earlier in the season. Carl Lanuar will pitch for the Topeka nine.
RTS MIRROR notes Luke Appling, 1942 American League batting champion, has received his army discharge. The item also recalls past sports results including Askinenow winning $74,700 American Derby at Chicago, Bee Mac taking $32,050 at Belmont, and a 27-13 Chicago Pears victory over the Wolleyians in a football game.
In Oslo reports, opposition to broken time payments in athletics is led by a U S delegate amid debates on athletic scholarships and expense accounts. Joe Petritz notes Elroy Hirsch's earnings influencing John Keeshin, while Manuel Hidalgo heads to the Washington Senators.
Chicago reports day long talks as owners study drafts of proposed reforms. Key points include a $5,000 minimum salary, a pension fund, spring training expenses, and changes to the 10 day release rule. Barnstorming season may be extended. committees from both sides to finalize the agreement.
Wichita oil man J M Mcmorrow died here yesterday. Funeral services will be held in Charleston West Virginia, and his widow survives.
Chalmer Woodard, head coach, unveils report dates for football players and staff. About 175 boys expected for varsity, with 50 on A squad, B squad formed for beginners, practice at South Park and Cordley field, under lights at Haskell stadium. Opening game vs Manhattan Sept 20.
The team announces regular practice sessions will start Monday September 2 with twice daily workouts. The schedule signals the approach of the season and emphasizes intensified training.
Holliston Massachusetts August 28 Ted Williams may be idol to fans but George S Doncaster 58 says he never heard of him until their cars collided yesterday He claimed he did not know who Ted Williams was The crash ruined his car and left him shocked
Miss Nora Cummings and others visited area homes including the William Murphy home and O A Bidinger residence. Families like Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Franke returned from Seattle while others spent days in Lecompton Kansas City Lawrence and Winter General hospital for medical treatment.
The July report to the City Council shows a record number of water accounts with 17 new additions over June. It notes a hot dry month with 71,847,000 gallons pumped and daily average of 2,317,645. total collections were 14,185.45 with 4,893.05 operating expenses. The council approved three expenditures: cleaning a 16 inch main for 500, buying a 50 HP 500 GPM pump for 848, and six steel girders from Kansas University.
Higbe and Brooks tie for first after seven runs as Braves win 7-3 over Cardinals. Boston beats Pittsburgh 3-1 with four RBIs including two triples. Sturgeon homers as Cubs edge Giants 2-1 in eight. Cramer drives Detroit to 4-1 over New York. Suder shines with two doubles as Athletics beat White Sox 6-2. Zoon drives Washington to four hits in 4-2 win over Browns with two singles.
Chartenpee OE ae street was fined ten dollars in the Lawrence police court after being found guilty of manslaughter.
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