Lou Gehrig Gives Up Field Duty for Health Rest Cure
Lou Gehrig, former Yankee star, resigns from active fielding to focus on treatment for infantile paralysis. He will serve as field captain, presenting the batting order and occasionally arguing calls, while doctors monitor his recovery and he rests. He appears healthy and upbeat despite the ailment.
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Co-Ops Edge Elks as Rain Halts Seventh Inning
In Southpark, the Co-Ops led the Elks 5 to 4 when rain stopped play in the seventh inning of a Senior league game. Elks scored early with two runs in the first, Co-Ops responded with runs through the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth, while Wells pitched six innings for the Elks.
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Riges Advances To Semifinals In Queens Club Tennis
Bobby Riggs of Chicago defeated Emil Gabor of Hungary in straight sets 6-0 6-3 to reach the Queens Club quarterfinals. His semifinal opponent will be Baron Gottfried von Cramm of Germany, who beat Elwood Cooke.
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Rumors and notes swirl in New York sports roundups
The column surveys Slip Madigan possibly leaving St Marys, Lou Gehrig's slowing pace, Sam Snead turning down the British Open for the PGA, and Clark Griffith scouting Washington. It recalls George Weiss birthday, past dealings with the Yankees, talks of a Nova Pastor heavyweight bout, Joe Louis retirement chatter, and Tommy Reed's big Rocky Mount game performance.
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Dodgers Face Cincinnati Rematch and Other Baseball Notes
Last Dodgers visit to Cincinnati saw three losses while Poffenberger stayed profitable. Cubs fans tinker with matches selling at Wrigley Field. Tony Parr of Illinois impresses scouts with his arm. Jimmy Dykes says White Sox halted feud with Yankees. King Kong reportedly shaved whiskers and skipped a M G M project. Venezuela delegation plans a gold watch for Alex Carrasquel before the July 4 Senators game. Duke may see McKechnie Jr. and Bob Grove Jr. next season. Doc Prothro’s son is already there.
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Baseball Scores From a Rainy Day Planned Games
National League results include Chicago 3 Boston 0 halted after eighth inning due to rain. New York 6 Pittsburgh 4. St Louis 14 Philadelphia 2. Brooklyn 2 Cincinnati 1. American League Cleveland 9 Washington 8. New York 9 Chicago 8. St Louis 6 Boston 0. Detroit at Philadelphia to be played later. Western Association Fort Smith at Salina and Muskogee at Hutchinson on wet grounds. Joplin 16 St Joseph 4. Topeka 9 Springfield 4. American Association Minneapolis at Milwaukee postponed by rain. St Paul at Kansas City postponed. Only scheduled games listed.
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Pacific Coast Trackmen Defeat Midwest Athletes in Twilight Meet
Berkeley California June 22 twelve thousand fans witnessed a coast conference all star team dominate the Big Ten in a 94 to 36 victory. The Pacific coast won 13 of 15 events and swept the 100 yard dash as the meet highlighted west coast superiority in track and field.
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Johnson Leads Parsons in Pittsburgh Scoreline
Parsons 35 to Pittsburgh 2 as Johnson scores the bulk of the points. Other scores list Bamperia and Independence with low totals while Concordia Beloit and Fort Scott see minor results. Fort Scott at Chanute postponed due to wet grounds.
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Fort Riley Polo Team Defeats Tulsa in Milburn Cup
Fort Riley polo team led by Captain Harkins with four goals beat Tulsa Southern Hills 8 to 5 in Wichita on June 22. Both teams were 10-goal rated and tied 5 to 5 at the end of the first period before Col Allen and Captains Thomson and Harkins scored to seal the victory.
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PREPPING FOR PAR By Art Krenz
A golf writer explains how golfers intentionally avert hooks or slices by adjusting stance and impact. To slice, open stance, cut across line, and turn right hand over the shaft slightly. to hook, draw the right foot away, keep the elbow close, and swing from the inside out with the right hand rolling over at impact. Common faults follow.
Owls Reach First Division With 9 4 Win Over Springfield
Topeka's Owls climb to the first division in the Western Association after beating Springfield 9 to 4. Maurice Newlin earned his twelfth win, allowing six hits as Topeka ties St. Joseph for fourth with 27–31 records. Joplin split with St. Joseph, Fort Smith idle. Miners routed Saints 16–4 in game one but lost 2–0 in game two to Lefty Merrick. Two games postponed by wet grounds. Tonight's slate: Topeka at Springfield, St. Joseph at Joplin, Muskogee at Hutchinson, Fort Smith at Salina.
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Fete at St Joseph to honor minor league centennial
In St Joseph Missouri a dual celebration marks baseballs centennial and the new city stadium dedication. Judge Bramham and Tom Fairweather arrive for a day of events including a reception Dutch lunch parade and banquet with a stadium dedication. Muskogee meets the Saints and Cyril Moran receives a rookie honor.
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Lawrence Semipros to Meet Patricks Sunday
The Lawrence Semipros host the Rudy Patrick club of Kansas City at Holcom's Grove Sunday at 2 30 in the afternoon. The Patricks are a strong KC team and include Seth Grafke formerly with Lawrence Ban Johnson. Lawrence, now aided by KU players, has won all its games. pitcher Dugan shines.
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Camilli Spark Dodgers Win Over Reds
Adolph Camilli homered in the ninth, his 13th of the season, and added a sharp fielding play as the Dodgers beat the Cincinnati Reds 2 to 1. Tuck Stainback also homered for Brooklyn while Whitlow Wyatt earned his seventh win. Johnny Vander Meer held the Dodgers to two other hits. Camilli's bat drove the scoring.
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Cubs Restore Dizzy Dean To Weekday Duties
Chicago Sunday pitcher Dizzy Dean returns to weekday assignments. He starts against the Boston Bees as owner P. K. Wrigley notes the team's rough patch and agrees that two thirds of the players are trying while the rest aren’t.
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Stars Dickey and Giants Stars Shine in Close Baseball Action
Yesterday’s games featured Bill Dickey delivering a homer with a man aboard to rally the Yankees past the White Sox 9 to 8. Carl Hubbell relieved for the Giants and retired the side with bases loaded against the Pirates. Earl Whitehill shut out the Bees with seven hits in eight innings. Jack Kramer scattered ten hits to beat the Red Sox. Curt Davis limited the Phillies, adding a home run and two singles for his ninth win. Dolph Camilli and Tuck Stainback each homered as the Dodgers beat the Reds 2 to 1 in night action.
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Oatman Posts 77 In Kansas Golf Tourney Qualifiers
Lawrence amateur champion Glenn Oatman carded a 77 to lead qualifiers for the Missouri State Amateur golf tournament in Kansas City. Don Smith of St Joseph shot 72 to place low while match play was slated to begin today.
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Janitor Buford Wright Injured by Wrench Accident
Janitor Buford Wright suffered a brain concussion and bruises after a plumber's wrench slipped from his grip on a third floor water pipe, striking his chest and sending him through an open door and down stairs. A separate item notes a teacher killed in an accident in Goodland Kansas on June 22.
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Miss Maude Mueller Dies in Denver. Mother Injured In Auto Crash
Denver teacher Miss Maude Mueller was killed in a car crash near Colby Kansas. Her mother Mrs Elizabeth Mueller of Denver was critically injured in the same accident.
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