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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1947
Page
6
A former Philadelphia Athletics figure, two decades in the sport, now manages the Chanute K O M League squad. Details on tenure and forthcoming schedule are pending official release.
In a high profile Southwest and Big Six track clash in Dallas, Tom Scofield of Kansas University tied for first in the high jump as the Southwest topped the Big Six 69 to 62. Jerry Prather of Kansas led in distance events with a throw and Tony Seifield set a conference record in another sprint event. The meet drew about seven thousand spectators with gate receipts near eight thousand dollars and the next annual contest is planned for next year in Big Six territory.
In a tight night for the K O M League Miami Owls edged Chanute in Miami by eighth, Pittsburg Brownies rallied to beat Bartlesville 10-9 in Pittsburg with a five-run ninth. Carthage toppled Iola 2-1 at ta, while Independence erased a three-run Ponca City lead for a 7-2 win.
The Lawrence Junior American League team will play at 1 specnnias Sf "231 Olathe morrow afternoon. Douglas County hosts or reviews indicate Haskell and Stull open the league with a 1:30 start, Lecompton faces Lawrence Rebels, and several Missouri athletes are noted. Clarence Broadfoot named Douglas County school coach. Bud Wilkinson to act as Oklahoma athletic director. funding concerns cited for the Sooner department with a $4,000 plan.
The St. Louis Cardinals, energized by George Red Munger, beat the Dodgers 3-0 in a strong pitching display. Munger’s early-season form culminated in a flawless shutout on May 23, continuing his unbeaten streak. Off the field, Sam Breaden assured no sale of the team and Eddie Dyer’s job remained secure as trades reshaped the league landscape with Mort Cooper moving to Boston in a big swap with Bill Voiselle.
The Douglas County League opens with Haskell facing Stull and Lawrence Rebels meeting the Lawrence Merchants. Earl Majors leads the Rebels in their league debut after a win over Stull while Haskell faces Stull in a close opener. League races include Eudora in a planned match as several former Lawrence stars join the Rebels roster.
Emery Church pitched for Salina delivering five hits in a sharp performance to split the twin bill with Topeka. Salina won the first game 5-2 and lost the second 0-0. At St Joseph Muskogee split with the Cardinals 5-4 and 9-2. Hutchinson defeated Joplin 7-0 at Hutchinson. Leavenworth fell 2-1 to Fort Smith.
Olathe hosts a league game as George Starkey's team faces Sandefur in a key matchup. Pitching struggles and walks marked the contest with several players referenced, while the late innings saw walks and hits influence the outcome.
Jack Wylie of Topeka won his match over Willey of Scott City in the Kansas State Golf tournament at Saling, firing a par 26 opening line and quickly securing the lead. The day’s results include Evans over Ludes, Tennis over Cole, Young over Littletown, and White over Morris among others, with third round pairings listed.
Sig Eps slugged 12 hits and 23 total bases to rout the Eagles 21 to 7 at South Park. Karl Keppleman and Don Wright led with multiple hits including doubles and a triple, while Rob McNieve pitched three innings of no hit no run ball. Wright finished on the mound with Darrell Wright catching, aided by 10 walks and 7 Eagles errors.
Heinz Becker led Milwaukee with a key performance as the Brewers pounded Toledo in a doubleheader, winning 9-0 and 8-1. The Mud Hens dropped to second place behind Louisville, with both games marking the only contests on the slate last night.
A public sale is set for Friday June 2 at 2 oclock near Hardwin Junction on highway 53. Livestock include red cows roan steers Holstein and Guernsey cows plus a roan team three years old. Machinery includes a wheat binder plows cultivators tractors and a variety of farming implements. Household items tools and miscellaneous goods will also be offered along with pets and other odds and ends. Auctioneers listed are John Nichott Osner and Moward Lonnenecker with clerk Theme.
A large auction sale in Lawrence under the authority of Howard Waton Bacttic lists furniture, kitchenware, bedding, tools, garden equipment, and countless hardware items from chairs to stepladders. The sale includes car parts, riding gear, and building supplies with many items described as new or in good condition.
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