Obers and Paper Mill II Clash for Consolation Title
Two Lawrence teams Obers and Paper Mill meet tonight at Woodlawn park to decide the sub district state softball consolation. Blue's Bucket Shop and Haskell play at 8 oclock for the other consolation. Paper Mill, the surprise team, upset Lawrence Sanitary then beat Blue's Bucket. Obers beat Haskell with John Hocevar homering in the sixth.
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Clothiers
What Were Parachutes First Called
The curious WORLD column notes that parachutes were originally named a sky sail or a спасательный платок in early 18th century experiments. Early terms reflected their purpose of slowing descent and providing a safer landing.
Armstrong and Jenkins Fight Planned for Wednesday Night
New York reporters weigh a July 15 boxing clash at the Polo Grounds pitting Henry Armstrong the welterweight king against Lew Jenkins the lightweight ruler in a 12 round bout. Arm strong may weigh around 138 pounds while Jenkins tips the scales near 136. The crowd expected approaches 40000 as both fighters bring pedigree and power.
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Prise Line
Henry Armstrong
Lew Jenkins
Polo Grounds
Armstrong
Henry
Jenkins
Tve
May Regain Honor If Vander Meer Keeps Up Good Work
Johnny Vander Meer to the major leagues if his form continues with Indianapolis. He pitched a shutout over Milwaukee 8 0 and helped win 5 2 as Bob Logan claimed his 13th win. Vander Meer drove in three runs and struck out nine while giving up 10 hits and five walks.
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Indians
Milwaukee
Bob Logan
Ince
John Lindell
Colonels
Minneapolis
Blues
Toledo
Millers
Columbus
St. Paul
Rizzuto Slated to Miss Games With Thigh Injury
Louisville July 15 Shortstop Phil Rizzuto of the Kansas City Blues leading American Association batter likely out for several days with a thigh injury. Manager Bill Meyer said the ailment has "something like a barley horse" effect after a collision with a runner in the second game of a doubleheader against the Louisville Colonels.
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Phil ‘Rizzuto
Kansas City Blues
Bill Meyer
Rizzuto
Louisville Colonels
Teddy Picard edge Nelson in 37th hole win
Sports Mirror notes Henry Picard defeated Byron Nelson at the 37th hole to win the PGA Championship. It recalls prior highlights including Barnes on Long Island and Joe McCarthy’s Yankees contract.
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Teddy
Henry Picard
Byron Nelson
Golfers’ Association
Jim” Barnes
Avo
Joe McCarthy
New York Yankees
Vanek Takes Helm as Springfield Cards Face Slump
Ollie Vanek becomes Springfield Cardinals manager amid a 13th loss in 14 games. Joplin wins 8–5 in 11 innings as both games end before 6 pm due to closing laws. Lateral moves include Buck Bush joining Vanek and Earl Langkop losing one job per judge Branham.
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Springfield
Ollie Vanek
Springfield Cardinals
Joplin
George Silvey
Tom Koval
Johnson City
Tenn
Vanek
Silvey
Harold
Buck) Bush
Muskogee Reds
Fort Smith
Horace Stoneham
New York Giants
Little Giants
Topeka Owls
Soith
Owls
St. Joseph
Kansas
Saints
Salina
Hutchinson
Millers
Pirates
Central division all stars sweep as scores cross division line
The report lists scattered game results across multiple towns and teams. Notable outcomes include Manhattan 13 over Marysville 6, Independence 11, Fairbury vs Concordia and Beatrice both 1, Garden City 1, Dodge City 0, and Humboldt 2 Iola 2 in twelve innings.
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Manhattan
Marysville
Fairbury
Concordia & Beatrice
Beloit
Fort Scott
Coffeyville
Parsons
Independence
Garden‘ City
Dodge City
West Point trainer to move into new post house
Roland Logan the West Point athletic trainer returns from vacation to take a house at the army post. Officials build it for him so he can supervise the diet of about 600 athletes and see his family more often. The article notes his work load and mentions other college sports figures and events of the time.
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West Point
New York
Army Post
Logan
Ward wins western amateur golf crown in final
Spokane's Bud Ward defeats Chicago's George Victor 2 and 1 in a 36 hole final to claim the western amateur golf title. Ward trailed by three at the halfway mark before rallying for the victory.
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Bud Ward
Spokane
George Victor
Chicago
Ward
Brookline
Mass
Francis
Ouimet
Jess Guilford
Bobby Jones
Fred Wright
Red Cross
Jones
Jimmy Thomson
Horton Smith
Charles Mayo
Sre
New York
Don McNeill
Oklahoma City
Frank Guernsey
Florida
New York State
Fitzsimmons Earns 200th Victory in MLB Career
Freddy Fitzsimmons pitched the Brooklyn Dodgers to a 2-0 shutout over the Pittsburgh Pirates as part of a doubleheader. The win marked his 200th major league victory, a landmark shared by only a small group of legends. Red Ruffing, Lefty Grove and others also contributed in a day of striking offense and pitching across leagues.
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Cy Young
Walter Johnson
Grover Alexander
Christy Mathewson
Fitzsimmons
Lefty Grove
Red Ruffing
Ted Lyons
Carl Hubbel
Fitz
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh Pirates
Dodgers
Cincinnati Reds
LaGree Wins Match in City Golf Tourney
LaGree a KU golfer shot sub par 34 at Hill View to beat Earl Farris 6 and 5 in the second round. He advances to face the Wetzel winner as Nichols beat Tonkin 6 and 5 in the first round. Hulteen, A, and George Hulteen move to A flight semi finals with 1 up over Bullock. In B flight Carl defeats Flaunders then Pierson 4 and 3 to reach semis.
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George Wetzel
Hillview
Don
Skip Williams
Mr. Wetzel
Lyle Hart
Be St
Buddy Edgar
Justin. Arndt
Bob LaGree
University of Kansas
Hill View
Earl Farris
LaGree
Bill Nichols
Jene
John Tonkin
George Hulteen
Ed Bullock
C. C. Carl
B. Flaunders
Elmer Pierson
Baseball Roundup From Multiple Teams Across Split Doubleheaders
Bill Nicholson leads Cubs and Bil Lohr stifles Giants as a 13th inning homer wins opener while the Cubs gain a split. Truett Sewell and Fred Fitzsimmons shine for Pirates and Dodgers with five hit innings and 200th win respectively. Red Ruffing blanks White Sox four hits. Sam Chapman and Porter Vaughan pace Athletics in pair against Tigers. Reds erupt early and Whitey Moore spins four hit win. Mize and McGee help Cardinals beat Bees then McGee tosses eight hits. DiMaggio and Cramer spark Red Sox to two wins with timely hit and fielding. Buddy Lewis delivers bases loaded single to lift Senators in a 6 4 victory.
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St. Louis Browns
Red Sockers
Foxx
Doc Cramer
Dominic DiMaggio
Cleveland
Washington Senators
Buddy Lewis
Detroit
Sam Chapman
Porter Vaughan
Philadelphia Athletics
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Jim Turner
Lloyd (White
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Lonnie Frey
Ernie Lombardi
Whitey Moore
Frey
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Moore
Johnny Mize
Bill McGee
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Farmer
Bees
McGee
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Sports Roundup From Eddie Bri Meads Hoax Hits Armstr
New York reports Eddie Mead’s weight hoax on Henry Armstrong turns against him. Armstrong and Jenkins face a potential big loss midweek. Eleven Yankees pitchers face winter trades. Chicago display flags Joe Louis amid crowded sports pages. Boston papers say Ted Williams could be used as trade bait if Sox miss pennant glory.
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Henry Armstrong
Armstrong-Jenkins
U, of Iowa
Chicago
Joe Louis
Boston
Ted Williams
Red Sox
Monk Meyer
Schofield Barracks
Honolulu
Frank Demaree
West
Max Baer
Windy City
World sports mix spurs U S pride and old stars return
A collage of postwar sport stars returns to the spotlight. Petain in France Churchill in Britain Dempsey Jones and Autry in headlines amid boxing golf and baseball chatter. Coastal managers and promoters plot moves as Bobby Jones and Armstrong loom large.
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France
Churchill
England
Jack Dempsey
Bobby Jones
Local League Scores and Eliminations Reported
Kansas City A F of L 106 beat Haven 4 with Haven eliminated. Eagle-Picker 7 tied Sharon 7 with Sharon eliminated. Kansas City Truck Drivers 1 defeated Cheney with Cheney eliminated. Kansas City K G and E 3 beat Newton 1 with Newton eliminated. Topeka Recreations 14 topped Zenda 6. Topeka Berrytons 12 defeated Golwich 10. El Dorado Olfera 7 beat Kansas City Rudy Patricks. Wichita Solomons 9 defeating Aurora 1.
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Aurora
Haskell Indians split weekend baseball pair
The Haskell Indian team split a Saturday 14 inning loss to the Kansas State Prison Red Sox 3 to 2 at Lansing and a Sunday 16 to 4 win over Horton at Horton. Box score shows Coon Caleb Bruner and others with multiple hits and runs batted in.
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Matz
Mills
Coffman
Coffin
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Yesterday's Baseball Scores Roundup Across Leagues
National League results include Chicago 6 0 New York 5 2 in thirteen innings and St Louis 8 3 Boston 7 1. American League shows Boston 5 7 over St Louis 4 3 in eleven innings. Philadelphia 8 5. Detroit 52 New York 4 Chicago 0. Washington 6 Cleveland 5 in eleven innings. Minor leagues list several tallies by teams such as Kansas City Louisville Minneapolis Toledo St Paul Columbus Indianapolis Milwaukee Joplin Springfield St Joseph Topeka Salina Hutchinson Muskogee Fort Smith Atlanta Knoxville Chattanooga Nashville New Orleans Memphis. Texas League notes San Antonio Dallas Fort Worth Shreveport Oklahoma City Beaumont Houston Tulsa. score details vary.
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Tulsa
Baseball Standings And Leaders From The Major Leagues
National and American League stats highlight hitters like Foxx Hack Danning and Mize with runs batted in and home run totals. Pitchers Newsom Fitzgeralds Sewell and others posted records as Detroit Boston Chicago New York St. Louis Cincinnati Brooklyn figure in the season summaries.
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Sewell
Kansas Diver Wins Tulsa Meet in Women’s Diving
Wheeler of Wichita, Kansas won the women's diving competition at the Southwestern A A U swimming meet held yesterday in Tulsa Oklahoma.
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Tulsa
Oklal
Mercedes Wheeler
Wichita
Kan
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