Big Six Grid Parade Preview From Nation’s Next Season
Kansas City vast preview notes Sooners coaching magic at Lawrence under Henry as he replaces Lindsey. Missouri Christman star back, Wakeman at tackle, King as kicker. Kansas State Hackney leads strong ends, Fry’s aerials boost. Cyclones lack depth. Nebraska, 17 days indoors, tests three deep options.
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Tigers
Ronald King
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Myron Gounsil
Jim Starmer
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Elmer Hackney
Wildcat Eleven
Wesley L. Fry
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Wildcats
Ken Nordstrom
Playboy
League Leaders Stay Hot as Blues Drill Toledo 12 4
Toledo slips as Kansas City and Minneapolis win. Blues explode for 17 hits led by Vince DiMaggio with a homer and Bill Hitchcock’s three-base hit spree. Joe Vance shuts down Toledo in a lopsided ballgame as Columbus climbs near Milwaukee with a 9 3 victory. Minneapolis edges Louisville 4 2 while St Paul falls to Indianapolis behind Charley Barrett five hitter.
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American Association
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Toledo Mitchens
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Joe Vance
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Bill Hitchcock
Auburn
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Bud Metheny
Columbus
Milwaukee
Brewers
Indianapolis
St.Paul
Charley Barrett
Saints
Batting Leaders Shift in Major Leagues This Week
Eastern clubs claim top pacing as Bill Dickey of the New York Yankees lifts his average by 17 points to .372 and Moe Arnovich of the Phillies climbs to the NL lead at .387. Pepper Martin slips from the top with .382 while George McQuinn drops to sixth in the AL at .344. The first ten in each league are listed.
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Bill Dickey
New York Yankees
Moe Arnovich
Phillies
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Chicago
Dickey
Arnovich
Pepper Martin
St. Louis Cardinals
George McQuinn
Baseball Standings and Scores Reported
American League results show New York 17, Cleveland 5. Chicago 7, Washington 5. Detroit 8, Boston 5. Philadelphia at St. Louis postponed by rain. National League Cincinnati 4, Boston 0 in 11 innings. New York 2, St Louis 2. American Association Minneapolis 4, Louisville 2 with second game called in fourth due to rain. Kansas City 12, Toledo 4. Columbus 9, Milwaukee 3. Indianapolis and St. Pauli listed.
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Semi-Pro Tourney Sites Named for Kansas Districts
Wichita announces tentative district tournament sites for the state semi pro meet to be held July 7 in Wichita. Cities listed include Topeka Pittsburg Norton Chanute Kansas City Arkansas City Emporia Larned Iola and Herington. Frank Rice, state commissioner, says franchises are granted for six of the 16 district meets at Liberal Russell Wellington Peabody Harper and Leoth.
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Herington
Frank Rice
Liberal
Russell
Wellington
Peabody
Harper and Leoth
Star Soft Ball Hurler Wins Big in Centerville
Roy Burlingame struck out 21 batters in succession and allowed only five foul balls as his team won 11 to 0. Burlingame counted one run himself.
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Centerville
Roy Burlingame
Burlingame
Joplin Tops Western Association on Errors
Joplin Miners move to league lead as a rash of errors aid their 5 to 1 win over Salina. Tom Nelson of Salina had four errors, Bill Gill struck out 17 Milers, and Joplin widened its margin over Springfield to games. Fort Smith closed gap with Topeka 9 to 6. Muskogee-St Joseph game postponed.
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Santa Claus
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Cardinals
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Radunich
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Topeka
Muskogee
St. Joseph
Boxer Lou Gomez Dies From Blow In Ring
San Diego June 3 Lou Gomez twenty from Los Angeles middleweight boxer died from a blow to the solar plexus. Deputy Coroner A E Gallagher reported. He was dropped in a preliminary bout by Hut Thompson of Los Angeles last night. Firemen labored forty minutes with an inhalator but could not revive him.
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San Diego
Calif
Lou Gomez
Los Angeles
A. E. Gallagher
Gomez
Hut Thompson
Correcting Golf Swing Weight Shift At Impact
The guide explains impact alignment for players, noting the body opens toward the hole with a turned left side. Weight shifts to the left leg but should not lock there, otherwise wrist action and clubhead speed are mis-timed.
Sport Roundup From Eddie Briez New York June 3
A collage of baseball and sports notes from 1940 era figures. DiMaggio readiness, McCarthy vs DiMaggio, Connie Mack Jr pitching in Philadelphia softball, Horton Smith posing for a photo, and a joke about Lou Nova. Anecdotes on Galento delaying June drama, MacPhail’s park rent comment, and Dodgers’ near acquisition attempts. Lee High and Grandville in Michigan share a double no hitter.
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Erie
Ball Orchard
Raspberry Street
Oklahoma Golf Association
Joe DiMaggio
Joe
McCarthy
DiMag
Connie Mack, Jr
Philadelphia
Lee High
Grandville
Grand Rapids, Mich
Sietsema
Verberg
Austin
Kansas awards 48 varsity letters in track golf tennis baseball
University of Kansas athletic board distributes 48 varsity letters across four sports and 20 freshmen numerals to close the sports year. Track and golf teams have postseason duties with upcoming events at Emporia and Des Moines.
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University of Kansas Athletic Board
Mount Oread
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Cooper in Comeback Opens Open Golf Hope in June
Harry Cooper of Eastern Point Conn. fights through a tough Goodall round robin to stand second with 15 points as Ralph Guldahl leads at Fresh Meadows. His 70 keeps him within reach of the 284 Open target before the Philadelphia round next week.
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Tony Manero
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Fresh Meadows
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Marquette duo shines as Fenske sets 1000 yard record
In Milwaukee, Marquette University wins the Central Collegiate conference track meet with four first places and nine more scoring finishes. Charles Fenske breaks the 1000 yard dash record with a time of 2 minutes 9.3 seconds, eclipsing the previous 2:09.7 set in 1937 by Elroy Robinson. Indiana places second with 36 points as Marquette totals 45.14 points.
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Marquette University
Charles Fenske
Theiversity of Wisconsin
Fresno
Calif
Elroy Robinson
Marquette
Indiana
Open Season Opens as Lincoln Park Softball League Formed
The Lincoln Park Softball league starts June 5 with six teams, led by managers William James Ramblers George Brown Rockets Herbert Lewis Mohawks Elgin Woody Giants Arthur Weldon Yankees Arthur Weldon. Opening game features Huxman Hawks vs Brown Bombers with Buford and Simms pitching and Miss Carolyn Ruth Pennal delivering the first ball. Umpires named Arthur Pitcher and James Dixon.
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Arthur Pitcher
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Mohawke
Softball League Sets 8 30 P M Start for Practice and Games
The South Lawrence Softball league will begin practice next Monday with regular games starting June 13 at 8:30 p m at the South Park diamond. Eight seven inning games will be played once nightly this season with umpires Chief Wesley Asby Ernest Ireland and scorer Announcer Lloyd Burgert named.
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Reds Bomb Bees In Eleventh Inning Rally
The Cincinnati Reds exploded for four runs in the eleventh to beat the Boston Bees 9 4 after a scoreless game through nine. Frank McCormick delivered the go ahead hit and Ernie Lombardi added his ninth homer as Cincinnati continued its strong run.
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Boston Bees
Haskell Indians to Meet Semi-Pros in Sunday Game
Lawrence fans can enjoy a free Sunday afternoon baseball at Haskell field as the Haskell Indians host the Lawrence Semi-Pros at 3 p.m. Semi-Pros manager Ross plans to add KU players Les Kappelman Monty Merkle Pat Holcom Red Dugan and Clifford Brass to the lineup after Oswego cancelation.
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Bronson compares Nova to Tunney with caveats on growth
New York June 3 Jimmie Bronson who discovered Gene Tunney says Lou Nova shows promise but cannot match Tunney at his peak. He notes Tunney's defense and discipline and cautions against 尤 pairing Nova with Louis while praising Nova's drive and resilience after defeating Max Baer.
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France
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Max Baer
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Fritzel and Obers Open 1989 North Lawrence Softball Season
The 1989 North Lawrence Softball League kicks off Monday at 8 pm with Fritzel against Ober's, last year's champion. Four teams compete in a double round robin first and second halves, with a championship between half winners.
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Topeka Sporting Goods
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Spectators Die in Lightning Shock at Kansas City Open
A storm during the opening round of the $5,000 Kansas City open golf tournament a year ago killed two spectators and disrupted play. The item recalls past sports tragedies and notable matches.
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Fred Perry
U. S. Olympic Committee
Berlin
Kansas Amateur Golf Tour Set For Shawnee Country Club
The Kansas state amateur golf tournament runs June 30 to July 2 at Shawnee Country Club in Topeka. Glenn Oatman of Lawrence defends the title. qualifying is June 29, with pro-am and pro events that day. Eligible players are White male amateurs from Kansas clubs, member clubs pay $1, non members pay more. 18 to 86 hole formats over two days with finals on Sunday.
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State of
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Golf Association
Kansas State honors spring sport letters in 39 recipients
The athletic council at Kansas State College in Manhattan announces 39 letters awarded for spring sports. Selections include 19 track athletes, 12 baseball players, four golfers, and four tennis players.
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