Gilman Shirley Brilliant As Lawrence Gains 6 1 Win
Lawrence semipro baseball opens Mo Kan league with a 6 to 1 victory over the Kansas City Wyandotte Electrics behind Dick Gilman and Bob Shirley. Shirley earned the win, Gilman pitched four innings with seven strikeouts as Lawrence improves to 2 0 in league play. Davis, Hamilton and Thornbrugh contribute key hits, with Lawrence set to face Topeka DeeRer Gilera Friday at Municipal Park.
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Shirley
Lawrence
Ing
Dick Gilman
Bob Shirley
Mo « Kan
Xennon
Kansas City
Wyandotte Electrics
Wyandotters
Lawrence Myer Chiia Kraft
Petr Watson
Jim Wigglesworth
Helbholt
Glenn Davis
Park Chops
Hamilton
Heitholt
Curt Harris
Davis
Franciamen
Pulliam
Thornbrugh
Leavenworth
Walworth Park
Taraconworth
Manbar City
Walea
Prahlans
Th A. Thornbrugh
Onek
An Irks
Ie ' Harris
Bniriey
Cromer
Als
Er—Gltman
Shirlew
Voomen
Wales
Coomen
Winer
Coome U—Ice
Ana Lakin
Lawrence Team Names Box for Nickname Vote After Late Start
A late start due to a minor auto accident near Mth and N Sts delayed the Lawrence game. Fans voted via slips for a nickname while a committee from Team Manager Gib Francis and Chamber of Commerce officials will pick the name today. Shirley, Thornbrugh, Van Dyke and Pitcher Gilman starred as Lawrence beat Kannag City 4 to 1 with strong defense and 12 strikeouts by Shirley.
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Mth
N. J. Sts
Lawrence
Gib Francis
Chamber of Commerce
Gilman
Wyandotte
Louis
Speed) Dempsey
Jerry Thornbrugh
Barney van Dyke
Atchison
Shirley
Kannag City
Clyde North
Trice
Blues In A Spin In Tight AA Race With 6-3 Win
Milwaukee leads the American Association after a come from behind 6 3 victory over Toledo as Columbus pitcher Floyd Metliere earns his fifth straight complete game win. Louisville moves to fourth with a 6 2 win over St Paul while Kansas City drops to third after a 7 1 loss at Columbus. Indianapolis beat Minneapolis 5 4 in Wednesday action.
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Milwaukee
Toledo
Louisville
St. Paul
Kansas City
Columbus
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Kansan City
Fischit
Floyd Metliere
Kanisan City
Milwaruker
Legion to Play Tonight in Second District Clash
The Lawrence Junior American Legion team hosts the Ottawa Juniors tonight at Municipal Park in a key Second District showdown. Both clubs sit at 1-0, and the winner will lead district standings. Lawrence, seeking a return to form, faces Ottawa’s hot bats averaging over .300 with four hitters at that mark.
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Lawrence
American Legion
Ottawa
Municipal Park
11Th
del. Sts
George Starkey
Ottawans
Itawa
Baseball Scores and Probables From Night Games
A jumbled wire service style summary lists probables and results from multiple games across leagues. Notable entries include Chicago at New Yorker Lopat with Travoland and Viostan Felter, Detroit at Mijagdi Anette, and New York at Chicago in separate line items. Pacific Coast and Texas regions show miscellaneous results and standings with several city matchups and player notes.
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Geyeran
Qhienga
Lola Jerroi
Jay
Chicago
New Yorker
Datwon
Viostan
Felter
Pariel
Detroit
Mijagdi
Iannet
Napton
Nan
van Nly
Bayan
Philadelphia
Aed Hiller
ESCAY
Brooklyn
Eagles Beat Green Crew in Softball Night at City Park
The City Recreation Commission softball schedule featured a Tuesday night bout with South Park and RAMOS ALM listed. crowds were set for a doubleheader starting at 7:45 pm and 9:15 pm with teams including Eagles and Cirren Cone. The report mixes several lines of unreadable OCR, but confirms a softball event and opening game timing at the park.
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Eagles
Cirren Cone
Hercules
Christine
Penaties
Pia
South Park
RAMOS
O'Elack
Fritaets
Axhawk
Gallaghiers
Sunflower VW
Ant Wosivaca
Wienever
Larry - Heets
Witlaos
Dagar
Wallin
Peeklieg
Mybo PD
Airey Kinghorn
Gyana Yewan
Hood Morehiani
Somah
Paria
Waters
Rebwether
Db Zoo
Tomis i Xin
Leragi
Hevculen
St Louis
K. Rusk
Reading
Twin Kills
Browns
Waller
If Tannen
Boating safety tips from OBCA on common sense afloat
The Outboard Boating Club of America offers eight common sense rules for safe boating as summer arrives. Highlights include knowing your boat, avoiding overload, balancing loads, keeping low and steady, watching for waves, avoiding sharp turns, and following horsepower guidelines, with a casual tone and practical examples.
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Outboard Boating Club of America
Lone Star F Lake
Seata
Clyde Lavelletty
Spencer
Man Mountain
Dean
Dixie
Fran
George Washington
George
Delaware
Alno
Kansas Jayhawks Withdraw Track Entries for NCAA Meet
Kansas University coach Bill Easton announced the Jayhawks will withdraw some entrants from the Central Collegiate Conference championships in Milwaukee to focus on the NCAA meet June 13 and 14. The team cites conflicts and summer jobs as reasons, leaving 34 entries to compete in Milwaukee. Illinois defends its team title as seven defending champions return on the 16 event program.
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University of Kansas
Milwaukee
Bill Easton
Jayhawkers
Faston
Kansas Action
Illinois
Kansas
Texas
Drake
Easton
Vanes
2Ho
Los Angeles
Salina Holds Off Joplin In Narrow Western Association Win
Salina edged Joplin 44 to 43 as George Morgan blasted three hits including a double and two singles, lifting Salina within a half game of second place. In other games Muskogee beat Topeka 43 and Hutchinson crushed Ft Smith 13 to 3 behind Bob Prescott’s two two run shots.
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Brest
Salina
Jopjin
Western Association
Muskogee
Topeka
Hutchinson
Ft. Smith
Hutchison
Ed Sassone
Recsil
Elka
Bob Prescott
Hutchinnen
Timder
Alten
Fight Results From Last Night In Newark Fort Dodge
Boxing brief reports a featherweight bout ending in a stoppage as Gleny Flanagan defeats Thomas in Newark. The card also lists results from Plainfield and Tulsa with other listed fighters indicating match outcomes and points.
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Fort Dodge
Gleny Flanagan
St. Prul
Etn Thomas
Priicana
Newark
Clouting Highlights In Tuesday KOM Contests
In Tuesday KOM League games heavy stickwork featured as Lola toppled Panen City 9 to 1. Independence defeated Sham Det with a big two run homer and Gaspar Del Toro led Jol a with two singles one triple and two steals. Floyd Temple and Paul Weeks were ejected after a rhubarb. Blackwell rolled past Bartlesville 11 to 2 behind Jack Gordon seven hits and a four run third inning. Upcoming games include Ponca City at Miami Blackwell at Iola and Bartlesville at Independence. The American Bible Society distributed Bibles in 50 nations.
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Lola
Panen City
Tiny Murray
Independence
Sham Det
Bartlesville
Blackwell
Tola
Gaspar del Toro
Floyd Temple
Paul Weeks
Jola
Mupeau
Ponca City
Miami
Iois
Masters Championship runners in International double elimination
Eight unde rated and Sones bowlers vie for the Masters championship in Milwaukee. The event runs with the American Bowling Congress Tournament. Losers bracket includes Cart Richards of Parsons Kas.
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Milwaukee
Cart
Richards
Parsons
Kas
Kirwins Roy Kendall Jr. Drowned in Farm Pond
Kirvin Kas April reports Harold Kendall Jr. about 13, drowned Tuesday in a farm pond where he and a friend went to catch frogs. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Harold Kendall Sr of Kirvin. The Bible Society says 1951 Bible distribution set an all time record.
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Kirwin
Kas
Harold Kendall’ Jr
Harold Kendall Sr
Kirvin
American Bible Society
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