Dodgers Win Sixth In Row In rout of Phillies at Ebbets
Brooklyn Dodgers hammered Art Lopata and Tommy Hughes for six in the first inning and added three in the second and two in the fifth to crush the Philadelphia Phillies 11 to 6 at Ebbets field. Hank Behrman earned the win as Brooklyn stretched its lead. Rip Sewell and Virgil Trucks each posted shutouts for their teams. Other scores: Reds over Cardinals 5-4 in 13 innings, Tigers 2-0 over White Sox, Indians 6-4 over Browns, Yankees 3-0 over Giants.
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Ebbets Field
Flatbush
Dodgers
Ben Chapman
the Brooks
Art Lopatha
Tommy Hughes
Brooklyn
Hank Behrman
Phils
St. Louis Cardinals
Red Birds
Cincinnati Reds
Indians clobber Toledo as Saints tighten top spot in pennant chase
Indianapolis Indians win 5-1 over Toledo aided by five Madden errors and nine hits while St. Paul falls behind after Milwaukee tops them 7-1. Wayne Tucker fuels Kansas City comeback in Minneapolis as Louisville upsets Columbus 7-1. Emery Rudd earns his ninth win with Louisville scoring four in the first inning.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis Indians
St. Paul Saints
Tribe
Toledo
Rex ‘Cecil
Les Moss
Saints
Milwaukee
Owen Scheetz
Brewers
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Wayne Tucker
Blues
Millers
Emery Rudd
Louisville
Columbus
Pittsburg Browns Rally to 9-8 Ten Inning Win Over Miami Blues
The Pittsburg Browns upset the second place Miami Blues 9-8 in ten innings in the Kansas-Oklahoma-Missouri league. Newcomers Don Lenhardt and Roger Spear contributed key hits to fuel the rally. In another game, the Iola Cubs beat the Bartlesville Oilers 5-1 as Oilers managed ten hits and miscues sealed the loss.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg Browns
Miami Blues
Pittsburg
Browns
Don Lenhardt
Roger Spear
Iola
Local Sports Roundup Mirrors A Year Ago
A brief note recalls a past sports moment with Amiss Joan on a lunch date and a Beach Mont purse at Suffolk Downs highlighting racing history and local figures.
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Associated Press
Joan Beattie
Suffolk Downs
Yesterday's Results in Major Leagues and Teams
Yesterday's results show the American Association and American League games with Cleveland and St Louis winning 4 over their opponents. Cincinnati and St Louis recorded a 4 to 6 scoreline in several reported matchups.
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Cleveland & St. Lous
Indiana Star Is Named Line Coach at Wichita U
James Trimble former Indiana University star tackle named line coach at University of Wichita by Athletic Director Ralph Graham Trimble will replace John Olmstead who resigned to enter private business in Indianapolis Trimble who served in the navy and played for Indiana in 1942 also received the Balfour award and North team selection He is studying for a minister's degree at Indiana University and is expected to arrive in Wichita in July There are about 142 carats to the ounce.
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Wichita
Kan
James Trimble
Indiana University
University of Wichita
Ralph Graham
John Olmstead
Indianapolis
McKeesport
Trimble
Bo” McMillin
Indiana
Navy
Pacific
A. Trimble
Graham
Indiana U
Wimbledon prospects and Saratoga trot hopes in sports roundup
The piece highlights rising young players like Tom Brown and shares notes on Kaola the trotting mare and Harold West with a Utah open result. It mentions Otis Wise quipping about Oklahoma A and M rifle team after their Sugar Bowl and NCAA wins, mixing tennis, harness racing, golf, and college sports gossip.
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New York
Tom Brown
Wimbledon
Don Budge
Bobby Riggs
Bobby Falkenburg
Kaola
Carl Hatchell
Frank Bowler
Roosevelt Raceway
Saratoga
Otis Wise
Oklahoma Aggies
Otis
Texas
Georgia
Surprise Owls Upset Giants In Close Western League Clash
In Topeka, the fifth place Owls shocked the top ranked Fort Smith Giants 8-7 as Eddie Pullins delivered the decisive run sequence. Pullins singled stole second and home in a two out ninth inning rally after a walk forced him to third.
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Associated Prose
Topeka Owls
Fort Smith Giants
Topeka
Eddie Pullins
Pullins
Leavenworth
Salina
Leavenworth Braves
Buckie Elliott
Salina Bluejays
Hutchinson
St. Joseph
Don Watkins
Cardinals
Watkins
Redbirds
Muskogee
Joplin
Pirates blank Chicago 1 0 as Sewell hurls win
ee TESTERD Rip Sewell pitched four hits for a 1-0 Pirates win over Chicago. Virgil Trucks scattered seven Chicago safeties to lift Detroit 2-1 over the White Sox. Ray Lamanno’s 13th inning fly drove in Henry Zilontara for a 5-4 Reds win over the Cardinals. Joe Berry pitched three relief innings and drove in a winning run in Indians 6-4 over the Browns. Ed Stevens drove in four runs in an 11-6 Phillies rout.
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Rip Sewell
Chicago Cubs
Detroit
Virgil
Tigers
Chicago White Sox
Joe Berry
Cleveland Indians
Toronto Maple Leafs
Cleveland
St. Louis Browns
New York Yankees
Giants
Polo Grounds
Boston Red Sox
Boston Braves
Philadelphia Athletics
Washington Senators
Associated Press
Pirates
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Virgil Trucks
White Sox
Ray Lamanno
Reds
Henry Zilontara
Cardinals
Indians
Browns
Toronto
Ed Stevens
Doe Urove
Phila
Kansas U Huskies Open 1950 Summer Football Drills
A 55 member Kansas University squad reported to Coach George Sauer for a four week summer practice. Sessions run daily at 4 30 p m with no July 4 drill and a Saturday session. Veterans including Pattee and Crawford join new players to learn Sauer s T formation while coaches familiarize with recruits.
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Huskies
George Sauer
University of Kansas
Vic Bradford
Bob Ingalls
Dean Nesmith
Don Pierce
Sauer
Jake Fry
Rosedale
Letterman
Junius Penny
Lawrence
Paul Turner
Shawnee Mission
Joe Crawford
Kansas City
Frank Pattee
Lynn McNutt
Colby
Northwestern U. Sauer
Veteran sports writer Cy Sherman retires after 61 years
Lincoln veteran Cy Sherman retires at 75 after six decades as a newspaperman and 31 years as Lincoln Star sports editor. He coined Cornhusker for Nebraska teams and wore a gold N banner. Gov Griswold presented the signing pen for the nickname change. Norris Anderson succeeds him as sports editor. Anderson is a Nebraska graduate and WWII Marine combat correspondent.
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Lincoln
Cp—C. S
Cy) Sherman
Lincoln Star
University of Nebraska
Cornhusker
Nebraska
Dwight Griswold
Sherman
Norris Anderson
Marine Corps
National League batting and pitching leaders mixed in league report
The report lists leaders such as Walker of Brooklyn and Musial of St. Louis for batting with totals around 378 and 95 hits. Williams of Boston and Vernon of Washington top other stat lines for runs and hits while pitchers Harris and Ruffing post strong records and ERAs. The data shows multiple players leading in doubles triples and home runs across teams including the Dodgers, Cardinals, Red Sox, and Cubs in a condensed league summary.
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Associated Press
Walker
Brooklyn
Musial
St. Louis
Mousial
Cavarretta
Chicano
St. Musial
iTits—Musial
Enenis
Philadelphia
Holmes
Boston
Mize
New York
Riner
Pittsburgh
Reiser
Hope
Fitching — Highe
Rush
Chicago
Vernon
Washington
Williams
Tuns
Peeky
Doerr
Wiliams
Thoerr
Berardino
Spence
Washingen
Edwards
Cleveland
Lewis
C. Greenberg
Detroit
Case
Stirnweiss
Harris
Ruffing
Caldwell
Chirig
Oklahoma City Promotes Reentry To Major College Football
Oklahoma City University pursues a return to major college football led by athletic director Simms. He promotes a dramatic, colorful Indian theme with war paint and blankets to attract attention, planning a 40-man team of ex G I players and a 3,000-strong marching band for opening night. Coach Bo Rowland limits stunt ideas to players on the field.
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Oma City
Simms
Oklahoma City University
G.ls
O.C.U
John Novitsky
Eiizabeth
N. J
Bo Rowland
Henderson Colege
Arkansas
Rowland
Mose
City League Softball and Baseball Tonight Schedule
In South Park two softball games start at p.m. Independent Laundry faces Clinton and American Legion meets Sunflower at Woodlawn. Baseball action features DeSoto versus Farmers at 6 15 p.m. at South Park.
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Independent Laundry
Clinton
South Park
American Legion
Sunflower
Woodlawn
DeSoto
Farmers
George Fazio Closes Under Par To Win Canadian Open
Montreal July 2 George Fazio 32 year old golf pro from Norristown Pa now based in Los Angeles wins the Canadian Open by defeating Dick Metz of Kansas City Kas in an 18 hole championship. Fazio stayed under par throughout the round to claim his first major triumph.
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Montreal
George Fazio
Norristown
Los Angeles
Dick Metz
Arkansas City
Kas
Fazio Wins Beaconfield Playoff With 70 Victory
At Beaconfield Golf Club yesterday Fazio shot a two under par 70 to clinch the playoff and tie Metz at 278 over 72 holes. Fazio earned 2000 dollars while Metz received 1400 dollars for the runner up.
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Beaconfield
Fazio
Metz
Making Good Showing in Kansas Civil Service Exams
Topeka reports Kansas veterans are forming the majority of applicants for state civil service jobs. Civil service director Arthur Herrick notes veterans receive 10 points added to their grade and disabled veterans 15 points, aiding qualification. Assistant director Ralph Young cites that many veterans could have ranked high without extra points.
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Topeka
Kansas
Arthur A. Herrick
Herrick
Ralph Young
High honors to veterans with top grades
Law enforcement inspector No. 1 notes that the top grades went to 33 veterans, with 25 still earning highest marks even without extra points. The report highlights how the additional credits altered outcomes for a portion of the group.
Castonguay Named Head of New Mexico Chemical Engineering
Dr. Thomas T. Castonguay, formerly associate professor and acting head at the University of Kansas chemical engineering department, is appointed professor and head of the University of New Mexico's new chemical engineering department in Albuquerque. He joined KU in 1941 after Town State College, Ames Iowa, and the Castonguays will move to Albuquerque in August from their 1101 Ohio Street home.
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Thomas T. Castonguay
Department
Chemical Engineering
University of Kansas
Department of Chemical Engineering
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque
N. M
K. U
Mt. Oread
Town State College
Ames
Castonguays
Ohio Street
Sally Rand Cleared by Judge in indecent exposure case
In San Francisco Sally Rand danced in a late show as Municipal Judge Shoemaker approved the act after viewing a special performance. The judge found her innocent of indecent exposure and dismissed charges from two prior arrests within 24 hours.
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San Francisco
Sally Rand
Daniel Shoemaker
Shoemaker
One Stop Station Promises Complete Auto Service
Motor in one stop station offers washing greasing batteries tire recapping and road service. Servicing all makes including Chrysler Plymouths with Skelly Products.
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Tiree Tire
Skelly
Political Announcements in County Republican Primary
The notice lists candidates in the Republican primary for county offices in 1946. Robert B. Oyler seeks nomination for county attorney. Lam a state candidate for county clerk Joseph T. Gerhart seeks county clerk nomination. Walder Durr listed as candidate for county clerk.
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Coure Ss
Robert B. Oyler
Primary Nomination Notices for Douglas County Officials
A series of 1946 Douglas County election notices lists candidates for County Commissioner First District Elmer W. Ousdnht, County Treasurer Roy Prya, Clerk of the District Court Dary Ellen Simmons, Sheriff candidates including Dunte Johns Jr and Ces Hayden, Probate Judge Frank R. Gray, Register of Deeds Harold Beck, County Superintendent of Public Instruction Margaret Hurley, and State Representative candidates. Primary date August 6, 1946.
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Am & c
Elmer W
T Republican Party
Partes
dary _Ellen Simmons
Fam & Carate
Doukas County
Republican Party
Il “Dunte” Johns, Jr
Dallas County
the Times
Ces Hayden
Douglas Cour
Frank R. Gray
Office Register of Deeds
Harold Beck
PURC
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Lippy Leo Durocher
Blanks
Cubs
Miami
Sports Mirror
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Gexeyeuibe
Africa
Beinss O
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Japan
Khat Korner
Elmer
Wasivoe
Breookivandt
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Cincinnatia
American Association
Sas
National League
Pet Tire Ds
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Tony
Ethitterde
York
Ak Mesburkch
American League
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Age Ark
Trias
Rortrester
Jorses City
Wichita U
Engle S. Foam
Harold West
Portland
Ore
West
Topeka Downs
Ft. Smith
Jayhawkers
Sandrats
Kelly Jones
Kelly Jones Club
AB Pulliam
Wotheenintine Enpeeen Tinie
G. Stanwis
Saseccins R. Spmwix
Tiententeivnes
al Hunsinger
CY Sherman
Oklahoma City
Oters
Starling
Wight
Ober
Obers
Haskell
Starlings
Eagles
Qbera
Stoland
Jae Et Allen
Pattee
Erieematasias
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Saffell
Richey
Snow
A Harwood
Ngrell
Erwin Aloff
C. Bartz
Stewart
Norman
Dillon
Molarkey
McClure
Foutteaiew
Mekker
Porter
Hunsinger
Laneymreniaeny
U.S. A
Marlin Shavers
Martin Firearmn Company
Siete Soot
Ang Aya Ace Kouranice
Goodrum Garage
Balanci Pickens Bros. Machine Works
Oread
J. Underwood. & Sons
N.M.U
Castonguay
Legal Okay
Paul Christina
Curt Mowers
North Topeka
Union Pacific
Here
Kansas Highway Patrol
Friends University
Charles H. Finney
Houghton College
Houghton
Journal-World
Texaco
G.I. Joe's
6Th & Vermont
Chevrolet
Studebaker
L.W.B
Ford Jeep
Winter Chev. CO
Buddy Gallagher Motors
Plymouth
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Buick
Motor Specialiste
All Dara 4
Channel
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Lam
Quunty
Cork Republi
T. R. Gerhart
Tate
Repub
Deve
Repul
Walder Durr
Couty
I'rimarion
Penny
Douglas County
Roy Pry
Cler
the District
Margaret Hurley
Iam
Auust
Charles D. Brough
Mana
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