All Star clash set as Blues face league lineup
Kansas City's Blues meet a combined American Association squad in the seventh annual all star game. Minneapolis Millers star six start plus Harry Walker and Harry Brecheen join Toledo's Johnny Lucadello. Rizzuto sits for Kansas City with Bonham pitching. Attendances near 16,000 are expected. commissioners and owners will watch from the stands.
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Kansas City ‘Blues
Minneapolis Millers
Tom Sheehan
Minnesota
Harry Walker
Harry Brecheen
Columbus
Johnny Lucadello
Toledo
Rizzuto
Blues
Phil Rizzuto
Avithi
Bill Meyr
Bonham
K. M. Landis
William Harridge
Grace Stoneham
New York Giants
George Trautman
American Association
Tunney Denies Comeback To Fight Dempsey For Charity
Gene Tunney says he has no intention of returning to the ring to fight Jack Dempsey for charity. He notes they are friends but will not meddle in each other’s business. Tunney, visiting Williamsport, says he has given up ring competition 12 years ago. Sam director of Aviation cov Sr Tunney flew to Chicago for a board meeting.
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Gene Tunney
Jack Dempsey
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Sam
Aviation Cov
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Chicago
Psey
Jack
Kansas Semi-Pro Baseball Scores and Eliminations
Kansas semi pro results include Chanute over Emporia Lumbermen 13 to 13 with Lenexa eliminated, Alva 9 Scott 8 with Scott eliminated, Kansas City Police 15 Wichita Oudahys 1 with Wichita eliminated, El Dorado Stephens 5 Mankato 3 with Mankato eliminated, and Emporia Humphrey 11 Augusta noted.
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Emporia Lumbermen
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Civics
Lenexa
Alva
Scott
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ElDorado Stephens
Mankato
Emporia Humphrey
Augusta
No Strong Teams Highlight Patchy Major League Play
The column argues no clubs stand out in either league as pennants look awarded by default. Cincinnati Reds lead the National League amid rain and a Pirates win. Dodgers fall to Pittsburgh. In the American League Boston idles while Cleveland drops to Washington, and Giants edge closer to contention with a late rally.
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Washington Gators
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Gumbert
Phil Aequo
Giants
Vern Olsen
St. Louis Cardinals
Boston jBees
Clyde Shoun
Enos
Baseball scores and results from yesterday
National League Pitts right 5 Brooklyn 3. Chicago 2 New York 0. Philadelphia at Cincinnati postponed in St Louis 4 Boston 3. American League Chicago 5 New York 1. Philadelphia 3 Detroit 1. Washington 11. Cleveland 8. St Louis at Boston doubleheader last Sunday. American Association St Paul 3 Indianapolis 2. Southern Association Chattanooga 2 2 Atlanta 1 3 Little Rock 5 Memphis 1. New Orleans 3 Birmingham 0. Nashville 16 2 Knoxville 4 1. Western Association Topeka 5 Fort Smith 4 Springfield 6 Salina 4 Muskogee 1p St Joseph 5 Hutchinson 8 Joplin 6.
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Philadelph
Baseball roundup highlights performances by Pirates Cubs White Sox and more
AP report notes Bob Elliott driving in one run with a single and another with a triple to beat Brooklyn. Phil Cavaretta delivered a bases loaded single to stop the Giants 2-0. John Rigney six hits for the White Sox as they toppled the Yankees. George Caster held the Tigers before the Athletics turned the game around in a 3-1 win. Enos Slaughter homered twice as the Cardinals edged to a 4-3 decision over Buddy Myers and Sam West with late singles fueling the rally.
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Phil .Cavaretta
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Yankeeps
George Caster
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Tigers
Enos Slaughter
Cardinals
Buddy
Myers
Sam West
Will Harridge
John Rigney
Marcellus Monte Pearson
Printers
Detroit Tigers
Francis
Diericks
Topeka Owls Edge Reds In Tight Western Association Clash
Jack Devincenzi produced a crucial ninth inning throw to nail Bob Henrichs at the plate as Topeka edged Fort Smith 5-4. Muskogee's Reds powered past St Joseph 10-5 in the opener, while Ollie Vanek began Springfield’s regime with a 6-4 win over Salina and Hutchinson defeated Joplin 8-6 after Adolph Arlitt’s appointment.
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Jack Devincenzi
Owl
Topeka
Ray Baker
Devincenzi
Bob Henrichs
Henrichs
Owls
St. Joseph
Muskogee
Reds
R. B. Deal
Hutchinson
Billy Dewell
Dewell
Saints
Ollie Vanek
Springfield
Salina
Pirates
Adolph
Buzz) Arlitt
Joplin
Broadway boys jitter over last minute switch in sentiment
New York July 17 UP Fight extra reports jitters over a late switch in sentiment to Lew Jenkins from Sweetwater Texas. The piece notes Henry Armatrone, a Rose Bowl bid lure, Cronin’s controversy in Boston, Tulsa’s fundraising for amateur events, and Lew Jenkins interview remarks. It also mentions pitching records, minor league echoes, and Freddy Fitzsimmons’s 200th win in Pittsburgh.
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New York
Broadway Boys
Lew Jenkins
Sweetwater
Tex
Henry Armatrone
Tip
Joe Cronin
Boston
Ex Dempsey Foe in Exhibition Bout Stirs Old Rivalry
An exhibition bout pairing Jack Dempsey with a former foe is teased as a nostalgic clash. The idea recalls classic heavyweight battles and eager fans anticipate a spirited display rather than a competitive title fight.
Baseball Leaders in the Lague Standings and Stats Update
A rundown of leading batting averages runs and RBIs in the majors with top names including Greenberg Foxx Danning and Mize. Pitching leaders Newsom Fitzsimmons and Sewell also noted with win loss records and key team marks.
Wetzel brothers reach Hill City quarterfinals in tense golf match
Don Wetzel shoots 70 to beat his father George 2 up in the city match at Hill, with Don losing two balls and senior Wetzel balking at number 10. Semifinal pits Don against Bob LeGree, KU student and former varsity golfer, while Dick Baskett faces Billy Stowits in the upper bracket. Chi Galloway, current champ, at Fort Riley ROTC, will meet next week’s winner.
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Skorer
Dick Baskett
Billy Stowits
Chi Galloway
Fort Riley
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Galloway
All-Star Big Six Football Poll Nominates 11 Leaders
Voters name favorites for the annual college all-star team to play Green Bay. Oklahoma's Ivy and Washington's Bob lead ends. Duggan and Stella top tackles. Smith and Waldorf vie for guards. Clair and Rike vie for center. Cafego, Lansdell edge for quarterback. Kinick close to unanimous at halfback. Clark, Cassiano, M Fadden in third. Seymour leads at fullback with Thesing second. Ballots due by midnight July 23.
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Journal-World
Green Bay Packers
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Frank Ivy
Oklahoma
Bob Are Thable
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Harry Stella
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Towa State
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Sports Memories Highlight Notable Past Athletics Incidents
A year ago Lou Chinozza from Gi atts infielder broke a leg in a collision with Jom Moore while chasing a pop fly. Three years ago John Woodruff of Pittsburgh set a world 800 meter mark at 1 47 8 during Pan American Games. Five years ago Joe Wear as U S Davis Cup captain declined services of Milt Tilden and Ellsworth Vines to tune up the American team.
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Popify
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United States
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Milt Tilden
Ellsworth Vines
Tragic Grain Tank Death in Montana
Ten year old Junior Story died after falling into a grain storage tank in Chester Montana on July 17. His uncle Mike Yurman tried to reach him but could not retrieve him before the boy suffocated.
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Dangers of Golf Endangers Student at Quarry Wall
Russell Arm strong a 22 year old Lafayette College student was stranded ten yards from the top of a 200 foot quarry wall during a golf ball search in Easton Pennsylvania. Nearly 500 onlookers watched as firemen used a search light for two hours before rescuing him. He later said he had no trouble until the last ten yards and then could not move. He did find the ball.
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Russell’ Armstrong
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P. S
Belleview Social Roundup of Sunday and Monday Visits
Belleview residents share meals and visits with family and neighbors. Holmes and Cochran families host, Shirek and Durr households host, with multiple kin visiting from Lawrence Topeka and Kansas City across a series of Sunday and Monday gatherings.
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Edna Holmes
Missea Annabelle
Arleta Holmes
L. L. Kindred
Weaver
D. O. Cochran
Argel Cochran
Christine Cochran
Allen Cochran
Sertha McFarland
Geneva of
Lawrence
L. J. Shirek
Walter Witt
Leb Holmes
Frank Wade
John Whaley
Carl Wichman
Glenn Whaley
Topeka
Fred Whaley
W. O. Watson
W. G. Joy
Everett Chronister
Clifford Durr
Patricia
Kansas City
Berthold Durr
Alma Huffine
Bird
J. F. Shirck
Gladys
E. S
College football scouting and rumors across Kansas
Wade Green returns from Pierre and Ed Suagee from Bartlesville work in a South Dakota oil field. Bill Hargiss awaits freshman football duties as the grid season nears. Gerald Tucker narrows college choices to three, with Ray Evans and Wyandotte stars eyed by Kansas State. Arkansas City touts wide junior college scouting, while broader Big Six talk includes Steinbock and a 240 pound tackle. Christman and Crain are also noted.
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WIBW Gets Night Power Increase to Five Kilowatts
The WIBW radio station in Topeka has been authorized by the FCC to raise its nighttime power to five kilowatts, matching its daytime power. Previously the night signal operated at one kilowatt. Subscription offer to JournalsWorld promotes staying connected to hometown news.
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Federal Communications Commission
Jenkins Faces Armstrong in Polo Grounds Title Bid
New York July 17 Lew Jenkins the lean Texan welterweight champion fights Honey Armstrong at the Polo Grounds tonight. Jenkins has risen rapidly to world prominence with a string of victories behind him and a reputation for a punching power that could test Armstrong for 12 rounds. Armstrong is favored by bookmakers.
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Lew Jenkins
Honey Armstrong
Polo Grounds
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Lew
Benny Leonard
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Fellows
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Armstrong Faces Stiff Challenge in Lightweight Bout
Armstrong has shown vulnerability to clean punches but holds a slight weight edge. Neither title is on the line, and the bout centers on prestige and performance rather than a belt.
Armstrong to Meet Jenkins in 42 Round Non Title Bout
Henry Armstrong weighs 139 pounds to Kling Lew Jenkins 13514 at Polo Grounds for a 42 round non title welterweight bout with a planned 324 pound pull in weights and weight edge claims.
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UPI
Henry Armstrong
Kling Lew- Jenkins
Polo Grounds
Armstrong
Jenkins
Historic grid results across small town games
Scores listed show Manhattan defeating Beloit 65 to 1 while Pittsburg beat Humboldt 18 to 13. Concordia topped Marysville 9 to 3 and Fairbury won 6 to 3. Junction City narrowly won 9 to 0.
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Local residents visit relatives across towns this week
Mrs. Clarence Hagerman with Charlene and Lila spent Tuesday with Mrs. Phy Nickles. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Parsons and sons traveled to Effingham to visit Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Talcott for Sunday. Mildred returned after a week with her sister.
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Lila
Phy Nickles
Walter Parsons and Sons
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Forrest Talcott
Mildred
Eva Weeks
Cyril Rohe
Sevier Tadlock
Cevien Waugh
Martin Rohe
Henry Rohe
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