Striking Strip Pits Turn Kansas Land Into Water Playland
In Southeast Kansas Crawford and Cherokee counties, old coal strip pits now host public fishing and boating. The Fish and Game Commission developed about 140 acres of water for public fishing, with 36 000 acres of strip land mapped and over 3 900 acres water covered. Popular species include bluegill sunfish crappie bass catfish with earthworms as a common bait. The Patented area around Crawford County State Park features deep cool waters and a long history of swimming and fishing. Roy Campanella comments on the Dodgers and his post career plans in the Saturday Evening Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
State Fish & Game Commission
Crawford County
Crawford
Cherokee
Fish and Game Department
Fish & Game Group
Crawford County State Park
Fish & Game Commission
Pittsburg
F & G Group
Mackie-Clemens Coal Company
Weir
Wilkinson Interest in Cardinals Job Recalled
Chicago Cardinals owner Walter Wolfner said Bud Wilkinson showed interest in a pro coaching job but set terms that blocked the deal. Wilkinson reportedly wanted 25 percent of Cardinals stock and a move to Houston, with plans discussed in Miami Beach in January 1958.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Walter Wolfner
Chicago Cardinals
Oklahoma
Bud Wilkinson
Wolfner
Associated Press
Wilkinson
Miami Beach
Fla
Cardinals
Houston
Kerr Opens Defense in All Round Skeet Title Match
Alex Kerr of Beverly Hills five time National Skeet champion opened defense of his 1947 all round title with a 90 x 200 victory in the .410 page event as the week long national tournament began at Oakland County Sportsmen's Club Pontiac. Robert Biekirch of Rochester won the champion of champions schools after a three man shoot off with 99 x 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
Track coach Holt sets ISU 10 yard dash record
Idaho State College track coach Wilton Dubby Holt holds the school's 10 yard dash record of 9.5 seconds. He reportedly made the mark in 1937, showcasing his sprinting prowess during that era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton (Dubby) Holt
Idaho State College
League Leaders BATION LEAGUE and American news tidbits
Fragmented text outlines league leader mentions in the American and National circuits. Names like Philadelphia and New York appear amid scattered team references, with unclear dates, places, and player credits due to OCR damage.
Rest Helps Mantle Lean On Slump To A Wayne Victory
Mickey Mantle shook off a lingering shoulder issue to spark the Yankees on a seven game surge, hitting 15 for 27 and lifting his average to .284 after a rough start. New York beat Kansas City 14-7 as Gus McDougald and Bob Corey also homered, widening the lead over Boston. White Sox beat Senators 6-5 to break a fourth place tie, with Sherman Lollar delivering a three run homer and Turk Lown earning his first AL win in relief. Washington’s Albie Pearson hit his first major league homer, while Detroit defeated Boston on the same night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mantle
Kansas
Gus McDougald
New York
Athletics
Bob Cory
Boston
Yankees
Red Sox
Chicago White Sox
Washington
White Sox
Senators
Sherman Lollar
Jim Constable
Chicago
Nellie Fox
Turk Lown
National Veague
Dick Hyde
Pearson
Early Wynn
Leo Kiely
Charley Maxwell
al Katine
Bill Fischer
Long Hall
Bob
New York Yankees
Mickey Mantle
Gil McDougald
Yanks
Hal Smith
A’s
Kansas City
A's
Cerv
Jackie Jensen
Yankee
Zach Monroe
Denver
Dick Tomanek
Tony Kubek
St Louis Cardinals
Yestersay
Bears Lose Lead as Senators Blank Omaha in Letdown
Denver falters after a late surge, losing 4-0 in 10 innings to Lewisville while Charleston’s Senators shut out Omaha 4-0 behind Art Hottlemann. Wichita edged Minneapolis 3-2 in 10 innings as Don Nottebart pitched the distance. Joe Koppe hit his 10th homer. Stone struck out 13. Tonight’s games include Louisville at Denver and Wichita at Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Assn
Beaver
Bears
Charleston
Senators
Lewisville
Art Hottteman
Omaha
Denver
Wichita
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Los Angeles Dodgers
Joe Koppe
Dean Stone
Don Nottebart
Stone
Louisville
Indianapolis
Delaware Park Plans 51 Day 1959 Meeting
Bryan Field announced Delaware Park will hold a 51 day meeting in 1959 if the Delaware Racing Commission approves. The season would run Friday May 29 to Saturday July 25, with 1958 season ending Saturday. Field also said a $1,116,000 improvement program has been approved by executive and building committees.
Rancher Bugber Reports Late Second Childhood at 98
Wyoming rancher Bugber, aged 98, says a late second childhood is coming. Friends noticed new hair growing on his bald head and a new tooth emerging through the lower gum, signaling changes in his health and aging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blefalo
Wya
Apj Lake
Bugber
Wyoming
Long Ball Feature In A's Yanks Fray
The Yankees defeated the Athletics 14 to 7 as Mantle McDougald and Cerv homered for New York. Hal Smith added an A’s homer while Tomanek took the loss and Monroe earned the win. St Louis Cardinals were idle yesterday.
Diamond Roundup Haste At Tuesday Major League Schedule
A compact rundown highlights Tuesday games across leagues with statements on standings and results. Notable matchups include Washington at OC, New York at Kianows City, and San Francisco at Cinemack with several Pacific Coast and International League listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peppe
New York
Cina
Kathistis
Cheyer
Jae
Washington
Randnere
Cleveland
Waathigtor
AiNo Hivstai
Degen
Kanai
Unity
Betti
al Kianows
National League
Asnikee
San Arabeparia
Aes
SY Louis
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Mouwaukee
San Diego
Portland
Sacramento Phoenix
Vancouver & Spakwae
Milwaukee Traces
Lernational
Ad Stara
Amerailcan
Wichita
Minneapolis
At Least Seven Killed By Lightning in U S
Lightning bolts killed at least seven people in storms across the nation Monday night. Five died in central California as sudden flashes struck areas. In Virginia two sailors were killed sheltering under a tree. In South Carolina six Fort Jackson soldiers were struck. five hospitalized and one returned to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Virginia
South Carolina
Jack
Giants Perfect A Jumping Pass
San Francisco fifty fiveers use alley oop passes highlighted by R C Owens whose jumping catches boosted last year. Coach Red Hickey says the 49ers will refine the aerial gamble in camp to surprise opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. ¢. Owens
Owens
Ders
49Ers
Red Hickey
Hickey
Bodies Of Four Airmen Of WW II Located
In New Britain jungle, Australian Air Force crews recovered the remains of four World War II U.S. airmen from three wrecks. A P 38 Lightning was found nearly buried with one body. About 12 miles away, a B 25 Mitchell bomber yielded three bodies. A Grumman Wildcat had no remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Australia
New Britain
Keith Rundle
Amberley Air Force Base
Grumman
Trout Killer Appetite Ends Mackinaw Giant
In Cheyenne Wyoming a 26 pound Mackinaw trout washed ashore at Middle Piney Lake with a stomach packed by fishing gear. Game and Fish Department officials reported a large ball of fish line multiple sinkers spinners hooks and bones inside the fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
Middle Piney Lake
Wyoming
Game and Fish Department
Industrialist Harold C. Richard Dies at 73 in Maine
Harold C. Richard, a New York City born industrialist and banker, age 73, died Monday in York Harbor Maine. He served as a director for Manufacturer's Trust Co in New York and held positions with other corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Harbor
Maine
Harold C. Richard
Manufacturer's Trust Co
New York
New York City
Waynesburg Rain Day Tradition Defies Weather Odds
In Waynesburg Pennsylvania residents brace for rain on July 29 as a recurring local belief. Atty John Daily leads the Rain Day Club and wagers a Revolutionary War hat against Maj Donald Johnston of the 147th Squadron. A steady rain marks the 73rd time in 82 years that rain has fallen on Waynesburg on July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynesburg
Par
Pennsylvania
Atty
John Daily
Maj
Donald Johnston
Pennsylvania Air National Guard
Hogan
Daily
Sheriff Abandons Search For Missing Corpse in Kansas
In Chetopa near July 5 1953 a man identified as Larry by James Rafe Jr Sassavin allegedly killed another man in a fight. The body was buried under rock in a quarry 274 miles east of Baxter Springs. Labette and Cherokee officers searched the quarry and questioned area towns for missing persons. Milwaukee authorities report Barr a Negro suspect in an attempted rape case will be tried there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Morrow
Milwauker Poler
James Rafe Jr Sassavin
Larry
Chetopa
Baxter Springs
Kas
Labette
Cherokee County
Barr
Milwaukee
Migran
Watchdog the Culprit OGDEN Utah
City police traced a damage case to a stray dog. A screen door was ripped, a door damaged, and four suspects rounded up by officers who noted paint on the dog’s lips and teeth and pinned the crime on the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Utah
API
Jay Hebert
Reno Lames Aid Meeting At Reno Church Hall
The Reno Lames Aid met in the Reno Church Fellowship hall on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Eva Wiley and Mrs May Vaughan served the early dessert. Mrs Madge Torneden, president, opened with devotions as plans were made for seat covers for church pews. Other attendees included Billie McClaren Edith Bleakley Elise Crinter Christina Hess Elsie Babcock Kathleen Strong Donna Wiley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Fellowship Hall
Reno Church
Eva Wiley
May Vaughan
Madge Torneden
Mines
Billie McClaren
Edith Bleakley
Elise Crinter
Christina Hess
Elsie Babcock
Kathleen Strong
Donna Wiley
Kansas City Visitors and Local Family News Minute
A stream of visitors and relatives travel between Kansas City and nearby towns. Guests include Clads Gilldand Essie Higginbotham Flo Cieinter Velma Pearson Arlene Wedel Annie Couch and others visiting Henry Matthews Burke neighbors and relatives in Salina Ottawa and Lawrence. Families from Reno Topeka Eudora Chanute and Quakland attend church events picnics and pickups. Local moves include sisters Tack Reardon Leota Handley relocating to Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clads Gilldand
Essie Higginbotham
Flo Cieinter
Velma Pearson
Arirne Wedel
Annie Couch
Wuests
Danna Ruth DeHoff
Danna Higgenbotham
Tiss Gaevle Hunt
Kansas City
Ghe Babcock
Bulsexmoun
Tanwanese
Henry Matthews
Ernestine Hill
Salina
Erma
Abilene
Percy
Junior
Wellsworth
Lee
Veda Mae Matthews
Kas
Marvin Walon
Loren Higginbotham
Ottawa
Bernard Raney
Rane
Kenneth Raney
Chanute
Glenn Hunt
Ben Couch
Earl Roberts
Hitchinson
Myrtle Yeager
Larned
Minnesota
Reno
Roberts
Dayton
Wash
Lawrence Lindberg
Lawrence Roy
Harry Henry
Westside Methodist Church
Quakland
Neb
Urban Hess
Shawnee
Ernest Eugene Hess
Hess
Danver
A.C. Hess
Therm
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Leroy Parsons
Gage Park
Topeka
Ptrson
Herbert Brown
Eudora
Jack Kirk
Tulsa
Zella McClintock
Lawrence
Joe Coleman
Joe Herbert
Elizabeth
Charles Strong
California
Tack Reardon
Leota Handley
Reardon
Reardon Horn
Alta Jennings
Anna Miller
Ernie Lutz
Also Mentioned on This Page
Earl Morey
Roy Campanella
Roy
Dodgers
Saturday Evening Post
Campy
Roseboro
Pignatano
Robinson
Snider
Reese
Furitlo
Hodges
Dodger
Walter O'Malley
O'Malley
Satchel Paige
Ewell. Blackwell
Stan Musial
Willie Mays
Hank Aaron
Mays
Campanella
Bation League Sal
Philadelatita
Ata Abe
Hwaker Finneisig
Rie Haris
Joe Bank
Abe
Philadelaia
Tinsitete Shiner
Ceca
Barren
Vyeden
Thumtin
Pie Chicka Art Mays
Pde
Fee
Watog
Are Chung
Toma
Oh Sinton
New York Yankee
San Francisco Giants
Lollar
U. S
Giants
SAN Francisco
San Francisco 45Ers
Gill
Clifton Webb
Audrey Hepburn
Willian Holden
Humphrey Bogart
Sabrina
Penn City
Tire & Bat
Willian
Holden
Sophia Loren
Trevor Howard
Cartoon News
Raat
Lissie Nielsen
Walter Brennan
Lawrence Drive
23Rd Street
Jon Pickens
Vermont
N. H
Roger Allen
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!