Opening Soft Ball Game Features Velvet Victory Over Royal Shoes
A capacity crowd of about 1,900 watched the Lawrence league opener at Woodlawn School as the Varsity Velvets defeated the Royal Shoes 10 to 7 in a loosely played contest. Key plays included Clarence Douglas’s long homer and Pugh’s running catch, with eleven Velvets battering the plate in the fourth inning.
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Johnson Toary
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Johnso
Washingtons Murder Confession Reinterpreted By Hazy Translation
A fragmented report alleges George Washington signed a confession labeling himself a murderer. It claims Jaco Van Branhn’s interpretation misrendered a key phrase related to De Jumonville’s death, fueling later controversy and debate among historians about Washington’s role in the events preceding the French Indian War.
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Jaco van Branhn
Hinaster
George Washington
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Virginia Milios
Mennsyvinia-Macr- Vial
Wreshington
van Braahm
Aelt
Homers With Bases Full Feature Western Games
Kansas City June 2 Two home runs with the bases loaded decided the Western association game as Joplin Miners edged Springfield giving the Miners a two game lead. Joplin beat Muskogee 6 to 2 aided by Honan's three run home with bases full. Hutchinson outscored Springfield 14 to 10 after Richmond cleared the bases. Ponca City pounded Barnesville 15 to 5 on 19 hits as Lahti pitched five hits for Ponca City.
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Joplin Miners
Springfield
Joplin
Muskogee
Honan
Hutchinson
Richmond
Ponca City
Terry and Dietzel
Barnesville
Buccaneers
Lahti
K U Athletic Board to Meet Here Tonight
The University of Kansas athletic board holds its regular June meeting tonight with a 6:30 dinner at the Hotel Eldridge. Afterward members will adjourn to Chancellor Lindley’s office to discuss letter awards for spring sports and the next year’s budget. The piece notes sanitation efforts in the Philippines and water system bills backing public health as part of national defense.
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University of Kansas Athletic Board
Eldridge
E. H. Lindley
Manila
Philippines
United States
National Assembly
Racetrack Crashes as Light Moments in Racing Lore
Goshen New York June 2 Accidents to racing drivers often seem funny after they happen Ira Vail manager of the 100 mile national championship at Good Time track recalls his spill through a barbed wire fence and landing on a fat lady cushion He woke to see the amused nurse then feared the crash more than the race Louis Dishrow was carted to the morgue and woke on a marble slab to demand attention Ralph De Palma survived a corn stalk in his stomach and later married the nurse Ivy Overholtzer runs an undertaker business and jokes his hearse becomes an ambulance by sign switching His motto Service Before During and After reflects racing’s grim humor"}
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Ira Vail
Vail
Louis Dishrow
Ralph de Palma
Texas Woman Is Medalist In Southern Tournament
Thirty two golfers competed at the Oklahoma City Country Club in match play for the Southern women's golf championship. Favorite Mrs. Don Chandler of Dallas led with a sub par 79 for medal honors. Her opponent today, Mrs. Chatham Hunter of Memphis, qualified with 100. Gusty winds pushed scores higher with only five breaking 40. Other top players included Miss Betty Jameson of San Antonio, Mrs. Leon Solomon of Memphis, Miss Edna Saenger of Shreveport, and Miss Kathryn Hemphill of Greenville, S C.
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Don Chandler
Dallas
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Chatham Hunter
Memphis
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Hunter
Betty Jameson
San Antonio
Leon Solomon
Edna Saenger
Shreveport
Kathryn Hemphill
Greenville
Batters Go Wild in American Association Slug Fest
In four games on a brisk night, American Association hitters collected 94 hits for 139 bases. Toledo Mud Hens defeated the Indians 14 to 9 in Indianapolis as Cohen’s support faltered. Milwaukee beat Minneapolis 5 to 1 to stay within a half game of first, while Kansas City piled 12 runs in a third inning against St. Paul. Columbus routed Louisville 13 to 1 behind Winsett’s four RBI on 19 hits.
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Notable sports and tennis milestones across years
AP notes on past events including Babe Ruth offering to retire on request to Commissioner Landis after a dispute with Emil Fuchs, Fred Perry winning the French championship, Elisworth Vines and Sidney Wood in Dixie tennis semis, and MacDonald Smith’s British Open hole strategy in qualifying.
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Associated Press
Boabe Ruth
Landis
Emil F. Fuchs
Boston Braves
Fred Perry
Uelisworth Vines
Sidney Wood
Dixie Tennis Hharme
MaccDonald Smith
American Davis Cup hopes sink as Crawford beats Allison
Philadelphia June 2 report says the United States lost the Davis Cup final to Australia 3 to 2 after Jack Crawford defeated Wilmer Allison in five sets. Budge won his second singles, but Allison’s erratic play and controversy over his selection sparked debate. Analysts praised Australia’s path, while U S figures defended captain Walter Pate’s choices.
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Wilmer Allison
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Bitsy) Grant
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Fred Perry
Aidel Sisal
Longest amateur golfer in the South Duke star Poe shines
Durham reports Henry Clay Poe of Duke University can average about 240 yards with proper form. Walter Hagen watched and was impressed by the 20 year old’s progress. The piece also notes swirling talk about Joe Louis workouts, Louis’s June 18 Lakewood visit, and a curious Black Friday style bonus plan reportedly used by Reds manager Charlie Dressen.
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New York
Lawson Little
Durham
N.C
Henry Clay Poe
Duke University
Walter Hagen
Yesterday's Results From Associated Press Baseball Scores
No NL games on schedule. AL results include Kansas City 1 over Milwaukee 5 and Toledo 14 over Indianapolis 5. Columbus 13 defeated Louisville 1. Hutchinson 14 beat Springfield 10. Joplin 1 edged Muskegon 2. Ponca City 15 defeated Bartlesville 5. Listing of printing firm items follows.
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Neapolis
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Pirates Strike Early as Weary Leaders Hold Edge
The Pittsburgh Pirates sit above .500 with 21 victories and 20 defeats, third in the league behind the Cardinals and Giants. Jim Weaver has emerged as a reliable starter, supported by Waite Hoyt and Guy Bush in relief, while Arky Vaughan and Lloyd Waner have underperformed early. Bru lookalike TJ Brubaker leads the offense with a .333 average, Gus Suhr and Paul Waner also hitting well as the first major night game opens the new east west series.
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Waite Hoyt
Guy Bush
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Gus Suhr
Paul Waner
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Old timer MacDonald Smith predicts national open winner
Springfield news reports Carnoustie veteran MacDonald Smith, 46, believes an old timer will win the national open at Baltusto this week. He cites hard undulating greens and strong wind, naming Bobby Cruickshank, Gene Sarazen, Walter Hagen, and Tommy Armour as examples of past greats. Youngsters are thought unlikely to prevail. Other players cited include Ky Laffoon, Olin Dutra, Horton Smith, Byron Nelson, and Harry Cooper for their straight hitting.
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MacDonald Smith
Baltusto
Bobby Cruick-shank
Gene Sarazen
Walter Hagen
Tommy Armour
Ky Laffoon
Olin Dutra
Horton Smith
Byron Nelson
Harry Cooper
Chicago
Choir Boys Becomes Library Readers In Sermons
Choir boys at St John the Baptist in Kensington were given reading books to listen during sermons. Rev Lester Prichard said he collected comic bundles and created a small library for the boys. Alameda hotels vote for employee fingerprinting with 200 prints in one day at a large Oakland hotel.
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St. John the Baptist Church
Kensington
Lester Prichard
Oakland
Calif
Alameda County
Schmeling’s Cash Trail Through Boxing Riches
Max Schmeling built a multimillion dollar purse through wins and exhibitions from 1929 onward. He ranks among boxing’s top earners, with earnings surpassing 1.2 million by the early 1930s and notable fights against Sharkey Baer and Braddock. He plans for a future title shot if he defeats Louis, while enjoying prudent investments and a secure personal life.
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Cleveland
der Magic
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Palace of
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Mickey Walker
May Baer
Yanker Stadium
Tor
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Max
Jem Louis
Jimmy Braddock
Schmeling
Germany
Anny Qrelra
Champion Hole-in-One Good Luck Companion Story
A quirky report from New York recounts multiple aces this spring, highlighting Maurice C. Tome of Trenton and Frank K. Fisher, both tied to record-setting holes in one. The piece notes other players like William B. Prior and Charles H. Lovett amid a national surge of ace scores, with Tac oma and Paducah mentioned as venues.
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Maurice C. Tome
Trenton
Ae Ng Partners
Tome
Frank K. Fisher
Fisher
William B. Prior
Charles H. Lovett
Charlie Finkle
Fargo
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Word origin note ties Tackiwoods to Virginia
Meticulous lexicographer Sir William Craigie notes the term Tackiwoods originated in Virginia, tracing its usage across early American writings and regional speech. The claim appears in a study of place names and linguistic roots, highlighting regional influence on compound forms.
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Sir William Craigie
Virginia
Alumni Golf Tournament Set at New Country Club
Letters have been mailed to KKU alumni golfers. Prof. J C Jones, chairman of the commence ment golf committee, announced a large turnout for the annual tourney at the new 18 hole country club course Saturday morning. Other committee members include Irving Hill, Dr H T Jones, Irene Glahn and Prof J F Kister.
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KK. U
J. C. Jones
Irving Hill
H. T. Jones
Irene Glahn
J. F. Kister
Commencement Baseball Captains Named for Alumni Faculty Game
George Guernsey will captain the senior class team in the annual commencement base ball game between the alumni faculty and senior class teams. Guy Keeler named captain of the faculty and alumni team. The event is set for Saturday at the intramural field south of Robinson gymnasium at K.
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Robinson Gymnasium
Biblical Parallels in Great Salt Lake Geography
A short note compares fresh and salt water lakes linked by rivers in the Holy Land and Utah Utah's Jordan River name origin is noted alongside a separate New South Wales outbreak threatening kangaroos as veterinarians seek a cure Also mentions heavy dredge equipment hauled by tractors in Alaska for summer mining plans
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Sea of Galilee
Dead Sea
Palestine
Utah Lake
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Utah River
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Jail Visitor Jailed for Intoxication Charge
Logan O. and 19 year old Mattie Golden traveled from Columbus to visit her husband in the county jail. Upon arrival she was placed in a separate cell after an intoxication incident. Hawaiian director Harvey L. Freeland announces a 12 week course in soda fountain technique.
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Mattie Golden
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Honolulu
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