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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1952
Page
9
Dick Seaton of Coffeyville won the 260 meter free style race at the national AAU Junior Men's Outdoor Swimming Meet in Wichita with a time of 2.35 minutes. Theda of Coffeyville and John Van Wormer also placed among the top three as Southwest AA Swimming and Diving Championships ran concurrently.
Kansas City report says two brothers in law and their families planned a dinner meeting but met sooner when their cars collided at an intersection en route to the restaurant. John J. Shockey and Carl Markus recognized each other before the crash. Mrs. Shockey suffered head injuries and was hospitalized.
Lawrence Hawks defeated Leavenworth VFW Indians 4 to 0 in a forfeit at Municipal Park after umpire Channel ejected pitcher Smoky Malman for heated exchanges. Leavenworth left with eight players, game called in fourth inning. Lawrence increases first place lead in Mo Kan Semi Pro League.
Fragmentary report notes a baseball or similar game where Columbus Tavern Nine defeated St. Joe by a narrow, identical score. Other lines reference Lawrence defeating Atchison and scattered phrases about babies and towns, with unclear dates or locations.
In a tight contest Shirley defeated the Hawks as Shirley gained a one run lead late in the fourth. Lawrence Klimbertoned opened with cheers and walks plus a Temple double and Hath error, while Temple supplied a later RBI. The Hawks mounted a late rally but could not overcome the deficit.
In a chaotic Sunday program the APAA arena scene features multiple teams in a tangle as St Daauh mudi] ry contend against Lautiswitin while Indianapolis drops from the top five. Kangas pace leads with a 3-1 mark as Brewers split with Charleston, Blues overcome a deficit aided by homer by Poo. Schedule shows Milwaukee at Cincinnati, Minneapolis at Kansas City, Charleston at St. Paul.
Fragmented report shows a sports card style note about a dentist achieving two wins in a recent event. Details are unclear and include partial mentions of dates, names, and a prize amount around 2400. No full names or event specifics could be confirmed from the readable text.
Saran Foster of Kansas City won the junior free style race after his vehicle skidded on a rain soaked highway and ran into a ditch, overturning in six seconds.
Shantz led the Athlones to a doubleheader split against Chicago with a seven hit ballgame and his 16th complete game. Vic Raschi flirted with a no hitter for New York, while Cleveland swept Washington as Garena starred. Phillies and Giants also won, keeping pace in the standings amid rain delays and scattered results across the league.
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