Jayhawker Football Seeks Rugged Line for 1946 Season
University of Kansas coach George Sauer drills a Crimson and Blue squad of about 60, with plans to move Jimmy Stevens and Ed Lee to guard positions. Coach Sauer targets more tackles as Don Johnson reports and McNutt shifts to quarterback. Summer workouts end late July with a Sept 21 opener vs TCU in Kansas City.
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George Sauer
University of Kansas
Jayhawker
Crimson
Blue
Nebraska
Sauer
Mt. Dread
T.C.U
Don Johnson
Topeka
Kansas
Ray Evans
LeRoy Rohigan
Lawrence
Frank Pattee
Smith Center
Hoyt Baker
Peabody
LeRoy Harmon
Houston
Tex
Bud French
Kansas City
Johnny Dowell
Dodge City
Lynn McNutt
Colby
McNutt
Northwestern
Fort Worth
Horned Frog
Abernathy Shuts Out Saints As Millers Tie Race
Woody Abernathy pitched a three hit shutout to defeat the St Paul Saints in Minneapolis, lifting the Millers into second place by a half game behind Indianapolis. George Scharein drove in the winning run for Kansas City in a 6-4 win over Milwaukee after a rain delay. The Toledo Hens lost 12-3 to the St Louis Browns in an exhibition game.
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Woody Abernsthy
Minneapolis
St. Paul Saints
Saints
Indianapolis
St. Paul's
Abernathy
Millers
Bama Bay
Kansas City
Milwaukee
George Scharein
Brewers
Toledo Madhens
St. Louis Browns
Browns
Stan Ferand
Tom Ferrick
Salina Bluejays Blank St Joseph in Western Loop
Salina pitcher Bill Washburn struck out 12 and allowed four hits as the Bluejays shut out the St. Joseph Cardinals 4-0. In other Western Association action, Fort Smith edged Giants 3-2 in 11 innings, Muskogee toppled Topeka 6-3 in 11, and Leavenworth beat Hutchinson 11-10 in a wild game with multiple errors by both clubs.
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Associated Press
Bill Washburn
Salina
Bluejays
St. Joseph Cardinals
Fort Smith
Ark
Jap Miners
Giants
Joplin
Muskogee
Reds
Topeka Cole
Topeka
Owls
Hutchinson
Leavenworth Braves
Cubs
Leavenworth
Miami Seahawks backfield ace once faced Gargantua the gorilla
Dick Exdlitz, a compact back with Northwestern and Philadelphia Eagles links, shows a scar from a playful gorilla incident. He notes two summers with Ringling Bros. and Barnum Bailey, later serving as aerial photographer and observer in the Army Air Corps in the Caribbean and CBI theaters.
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Miami
Miami Seahawks
Gargantua
Dick Exdlitz
Northwestern
Philadelphia Eagles
Erdlitz
Ringling Bros
Barnum and Bailey
Army Air Corps
Caribbean
China-Burma-India
Sports memory lane notes recount past baseball and boxing highlights
A column recalls historic games with figures like the 41 267 Polo Grounds crowd witnessing the Yankees defeat the Giants 7 1 in seven innings a 1950s Cardinals win sparked by Mort Cooper and a boxing knockout at Ebbets Field in a nine rounds bout.
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Associated Press
Red Cross
Polo Grounds
Yanks
Giants
Mort Cooper
Braves
Poe
Cardinals
Mauriello
Steve Manakos
Ebbets Field
New York
A.C
Reed
U. S
Standings and Results From Multiple Baseball Leagues
A garbled 1920s style sports brief lists standings for the American Association and American League with scattered team mentions and no full game results. It references New York, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh markets but lacks complete scores or dates. No games scheduled or names clearly confirmed due to OCR errors.
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American Association
Kaneastutyn
Mai Mikes
Tnul
Shale
Striking Out Records Highlight Kansas City League Action
Ross Grimsley of Chanute struck out 21 batters for a Kansas-Oklahoma-Missouri league record in a win over Miami Blues. Chanute prevailed heavily as Miami incurred 17 safeties, with errors piling up for the Blues. Nelson Beam fanned 14 Bartlesville players and added a triple and single in a 5 0 Oilers loss. At Iola, Larry Singleton homered as the Cubs beat Carthage 11 2.
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Bress
Ross Grimsley
Chanute _portsider
Miami Blues
Chanute
Blues
Miami
Carth
Nelson Beam
Pittsburg
Bartlesville
Oilers
Iolas
Cubs
Carthage
Larry Singleton
Tela
Council Votes to Provide New Lights at South Park
The city council tonight authorized the park committee to buy three more reflectors and three poles for the South Park baseball diamond. The move follows multiple requests from sports fans for improved lighting and aims to install the lights as soon as possible.
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South Park
Park Committee
Varied Sports Briefs Highlight Boxing and Racing Notes
New York July 9 a comment on NBA quarterly boxing ratings criticizes promoters for ignoring fighter improvement. Newark followers of Joe Curcia rally for Curcia vs Ray Robinson. Gizmo the racing dog wins after a surprise move at Multnomah track. Bermuda yacht race notes claim no times due to cocktail party. Byron Nelson shoots 68 then 69 67 in Columbus Ohio. Tony Galento exchange with Joe Louis tale recounted by John Beer. Notre Dame ticket logistics pose a headache for 100000 buyers. Glasco defeats Delphos 16 8 in district semi pro game. Maintenance engineers predict highway surfacing lasting 20 years.
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New York
NBA
Abe Greene
Hex
Abe
Hex S
Newark
N. J
Joe Curcia
Ray Robinson
Curcia
Gizmo
Multnomah Track
Portland
Ore
Bermuda
Newport
R. Ts
Byron Nelson
Columbus
John Beer
Tony Galento
Tony
Joe Louis
Galento
City League Tonight’s Baseball Softball Schedule
In the City League tonight Baseball Farmers faces South Park and Flugerville meets South Park in softball. Ling's versus McLouth at Woodan. All games start at p.m.
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Flugerville
South Park
Ling’s
McLouth
Wood
Out Our Way Youth Group Meets on Parsonage Lawn
A Youth Fellowship gathering led by Rev A Le Hughes and Mrs Harry Hampton was held on the parsonage lawn for an evening devotional. The article notes various local moves and visits including Mrs I S James returning to Deming NM after a month with sisters Mrs Elia Nickum and Mia Rebecca OBrien and aunt Mrs S Kathan of Williamstown.
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Neers
Germany
K. U
Texas A
M. College
I. S James
Deming
N. M
Elia Nickum O
Mia
Rebecca O'Brien
S. Kathan
Williamstown
A. le Hughes
Harry Hampton
Albert Hamilton, Jr
Albert NT
Omaha
A. W. Hamilton
Hamiltons
Topeka
L. M. Gabel
A. G. Smith
O. M. Rhine
Jim
McPherson Beats Florence to Lead District Semi Pro Series
McPherson defeated Florence 23 to 3 to win the first game of a double elimination district semi pro championship series. The teams meet again tonight as Raymond defeated Peabody 10 to 3 to take third place in the tournament.
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McPherson
Florence
Kan
CP McPherson
Raymond
Peabody
Sand Rats Dominate Lions 20 5 in South Park Tilt
Schaake and Beu homered as the Sand Rats crushed the Lions 20 to 5 last night at South Park. Final score and partial box show Sand Rats piling runs early with strong offense from Pulliam Stanwix Schaake and Penny, while Lions struggle to answer throughout the game.
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Schaake
Beu
Sand Rats
Lions
South Park
Pulliam
Se Jack
Stanwix
Vine
Oan
Gerard
Cane Fmm
Wen
Cf Renner
Whalley
Oskaloosa Notes Include Visits, Deaths, and Fourth Observances
Local social notes report visits by Mr. and Mrs. Pat McGranahan in Kansas City and Mrs. Christina Deppe taking over the Commercial hotel. Charles Gentry dies in Lawrence Memorial hospital. services held at the Presbyterian church with burial at Pleasant View. Fourth of July events include picnics, fireworks, and Legion Auxiliary benefit bridge. Various residents are noted for moves, visits, and reentries to area life.
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Pat McGranahan
Little Son
Kansas City
Ralph Gibbs
Louis Weinberg
Sally
Topeka
Charles Hawk
Christina Deppe
Commercial Hotel
Rotary
Deppe
Crankle
Charles Gentry
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Theresbyterian Church
W. PB. Thompson
Nell Nincehelser
Mary Heth Jepson
R. G. Henry
Amon Leech
William Leech
Pleasant View
Minnie Long
Nell Droke
Oskaloosa
Wallum
Ted Gentry
Lawrener
Guy Gentry
Perry
Edward
Roy Gentry
Lake Side
Alvin [Iery
Clinton Hamilton
St. Louis
Etta Bourne
John Hoskinston
Girard
Harry Brown
St. Francis Hospital
Robert Frick
Herbert Fairchild
Fairchild
Lake Lotowana
Ella Patrick
Chanute
Bob Murphy
Marian Swover
Curtis Carlyle
Curtis
Ray Thompson
Kay
Jimmie
Pittsburgh
J. E. Morrow
Leavenworth
Jean Clark
May Ninceheiser
Max Engle
Nona Crosby
J.D. Everett
Detler
Shultz
Barnes
Albert_J. Bonar
Camp Lewis
Bryan
Tex
Albert
Warren Bonar
Reat
Ozawkie
Local Family Reunion Notes and Community Events
The gathering includes the Hamilton family and Mrs Smith returning home. Frank Larner of Arlington Virginia visits, spending time with his mother and sisters. Mr and Mrs AL MeeGer of Rane Ras? Were mentioned with relatives. A crowd attended a park event Saturday evening with the old school band. Dr and Mrs M Lawret welcomed visitors. The Elysen Tawrenee and Kjine property are noted nearby with water access. A Miss Nannie Lawrence was a Thursday guest, and Mr and Mrs Fd Leaverton joined for a dinner.
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Manhattan
Smith
Hamilton Fami
Frank Larner
Arington
Ems Larner
Ella
Dehlia
AL. MeeGer
Rane Ras Wity
Leus
Lasere
Anc
Hist
Muri Dore
M To Lawret
Vietr Heros
Elysen Tauwrenee
Morthenet
Nannie
Ef Lawrence
Bitra Bourne
Fd Leaverton
Onl
Local Political Announcements for County Offices
A fragmentary 1946 political notice lists candidates for County Attorney County Clerk and County Commissioner. It notes party affiliations Republican and references ward districts 1 and 4 and the date August 6. The text is irregular and partially garbled.
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Giros
Appalachians
Blue Ridge
Iynea Service
Kmwiz Korn
Elmer
Wisconsin
Yellowstone
ST. Joe
Sports Mirror
Treba
Phillaebedpera A
Chanute Hurler
Bob Cahill
Notre Dame
Glasco
Delphos
Pauline Betz
California
Wimbledon
England
Miss Betz
Louise Brough
Independent Laundry and Legion Clubs
Baseball Farmers
Independentundry
Legion
Haskell
Legion Club
Eagles
AB Wilson
Peers
Jones
Uraeker
Vinedell
TY Annes
TROY
Mularkey
Sehnider
Norman
Seseewacterstaneeeenamener
Williams
Jamison van Eer
Beortievy
Rata Cooper
A” K. Whitehorn
Stifey
An Lael
Mike
Seenarin
M In Firearms Co
Kirkpatrick Sport Shop
Som
Brownie
Kerns
Lewis Beurmann
Ted Cox
Eddie Hotchkiss
Benny Wanna LeRoy
Hadi Morris Henry Frank Shoemaker
Booker Williams Claude Penfold
Leland Lawson Martin Henry Merle Morrisa
Merle McClure
Otis Hadi
Wash
Greece
Chevrolet
Winter Chevrolet CO
Dickey - Andrews
Buick
Channel
Motor Company
Tam
County
Cverk
Ofs
Dowe
Republicarn Oor
Officyant
Doukas
Roy Piece
Distat
Mary Ellen Simmons
Dour County
Republican Party
Dune Johns, Jr
Charles Hayden
Fam Ae
Douglas County
Repube
Aucutn
Frank IL Gray
Iam Ea
Office of Register of Deeds, Reepublican Party
Harold Beck
Superintendent OF Public Instruction
Margaret Hurley
Charles D. Stouch
Jayhawk Motors
Vermont
Morgan-Mack Motor CO
CO Lawrence
Morgan - Mack Motor CO
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