Topeka Cagers Win State High Title In Kansas
Topeka high defeated Parsons 22 to 12 to win Class A as Buhler beat Cullison 18 to 13 for Class B at Sterling. Topeka advanced by beating Dodge City Salina and Wichita East. Eastside took third with Wichita North 31 to 27. Buhler joined Topeka as state champions. coach F E Weaver, a former Friends University athlete, earned his sixth season of success.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Buhler
Parsons
Wichita
Cullison
Sterling
Capitol City
Dodge City
Salina
Wichita East
Newton
Wichita North
Arkansas City
Narka
Marquette
Havensville
Ene
Ree Indian Institute
F E. B. Weaver
Friends University
Topeka High
Boxing week brings Petrolle Battalino clash at Garden
New York March 21 The fabled fighters Billy Petrolle and Christopher Battalino meet at Madison Square Garden in a 12 round bout with Battalino seen as the slower starter and main betting support likely for him. Also Steve Hamas faces Lee Rama in Los Angeles while Jack Dempsey tours exhibition night in Toronto.
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New York
the Seasson
Billy Petrolle
Christopher
Bat) Battaling
Madison Square Garden
Pétrolle
Jimmy McLarnin
T Bat Battalino
Hartford
Kid Chocolate
Fide
Steve Hamas
Passaic
N. C
Lee Ramare
San Diego
Los Angeles
Jack Dempsey
Joe Doctor
Buffalo
Toronto
Eddie Ran
Bat) Battalino
Ran
Altho
Marty Goldman
Baseball Briefs From Spring Training Across Cities
The wire reports cover Charley Gelbert's holdout with the Cardinals and a possible early-season salary fix, a Chicago White Sox rookie penciled for the opener, Rogers Hornsby’s Cubs return to majors after Pacific Coast league play, the Yankees’ spring success against the Braves, Johnny Solverson's bid with the Giants, and Roger Cramer's two bags plus Roettger's single fueling the Athletics rally. Dr Naismith to speak in El Reno tonight at a banquet honoring local teams.
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Bradenton
Fila
Charley Gelbert
Chick’ Hafey
Cardinals
Gelbert
Fort Myers
Fla
Cincinnati Reds
Tiny golfer Billie Fries and a famed club record
The article recalls Billie Fries at 19 months mastering golf with a special set at Claremont Country Club Oakland. His father Bill Fries Sr a pro there set records including four twos in seven holes averaging 2.85. It also notes Camp Greenville in the mountains near Greenville CG, building a lodge with Rotary support and a unique wall of stones from 40 different countries.
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Billie Fries
Bill Fries
Claremont Country Club
Oakland
Cal
Littl
Billie
Claremont
Greenville
Borsar Faders
Rotary Club
Redee
John His
Jetah
Phar Lap Rules Agua Caliente Open To Top Money Winners
Phar Lap, the red gelding from Australia, won the Agua Caliente handicap by two lengths in track record time 2:24 3/5, earning 50 050 and lifting his career total to 332 750 in four years. Reverie Boy finished second with Scimitar third, as the crowd watched the Australian star extend his lead over Gallant Fox in earnings.
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Agua Caliente
Mex
Mar
API
Phar
Red Ranger
Down Under
Gallant Fox
Sun Bean
Reveille Boy
Hawks Win Missouri State High School Basketball Title
The Rockhurst College Hawks of Kansas City Missouri captured the Missouri state high school basketball championship by defeating Joplin 17 to 15 in the finals at Columbia on Saturday night. Coach Eddie Halpin, KU graduate, has built strong teams at Rockhurst after earning three letters in football and baseball and graduating in 1926.
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Rockhurst College Hawks
Kansas City
Columbia
Joplin
Eddi Halpin
Rockhurst
University of Kansas
K. U
Max Carey’s baserunning craft for Dodgers influence
SAAR by Al Demaree previews Max Carey alias Maxmillan Carnarius as a top baserunner and mentor for Brooklyn Dodgers. It highlights Carey’s innovations at second and first base, including backing toward third to read fielders and the long lead off first, shaping the club’s speed threats.
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New York Giants
Maxmillan Carnarius
Max Carey
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Carey
The Secret Of Base Stealing Revealed By Carey
The quote captures Carey explaining the key to base stealing, noting the need to read a pitcher’s motion and time the sprint to steal the moment before the plate. He emphasizes years of study to detect when the pitcher will throw to the plate rather than first base.
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Carey
Nordell Stars In Intercollegiate Track Feat At Penn
Frank Nordell of New York University delivers a stunning 1:54.2 anchor in the two mile relay and a 4:12.4 mile effort at the intercollegiate meet. Nordell also ran a 4:13 mile and 1:64.2 half mile within 40 minutes, showcasing endurance. He helped NYU on a night that underscored stamina for Olympic prospects and followed a win over strong rivals including Boston College and Manhattan College, despite a stumble at the tape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pen Hallowell
New York University
Frank Nordell
Nordell
United States
Ray Conger
Amsterdam
Philadelphia
North Catholic
Quaker City
Harold Lamb
Milton Sandler
Alf
Hallowell
Bernard Moynahan
Boston College
Moynahan
Boston
John Ryan
Manhattan College
Kansas Coaches Ponder About Change in Weather
Kansas coaches assess sleet and cold as spring sports approach. Spring football under Coach Bill Hargiss continues three weeks, with Dr. F. C. Allen guiding baseball aided by six lettermen. Jayhawker baseball opens vs Kansas State at Manhattan April 15 and 16. Brutus Hamilton’s track team trains for outdoor season after indoor Big Six finish. Tennis squad works indoors awaiting warmer weather with Wilbur F. (Junior) Coen as captain and coach.
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University of Kansas
Ite
Bill Hargiss
F. C. Allen
Ietter
Jayhawker
Kansas State
Manhattan
Gosech Brutus Hamilton
Kansas
Wilbur F
Coen
Exhibition Baseball Scores Roundup From AP
Major league and minor league exhibition games listed with multiple pairings and results. Notable scores include Los Angeles beating New York 6 to 3 and San Francisco Seals defeating Pittsburgh 8 to 3 in the PCL, with several other intercity matchups and incomplete innings noted.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
New York
Detroit
Tampa
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Louisville
Washington
San Antonio
Chicago
New Orleans
Cleveland
Baitimore
San_Francisco
Pittsburch
San Francisco Seals
West Palm Beach
Fla
Philadephis
St. Louis
Oakland
Cal
St Petersburg
Boston
Clearwater
Pia
Brooklyn
Rush Court Schedule for Interchurch Games This Week
Due to Easter, interchurch basketball games will be played each night this week except Saturday. Congregational and North Lawrence M. E. teams open the schedule with games noted for the week.
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Rush Court
Interchurch
Interchurch Basketball League
Excek Sabntigy
Congregational
North Lawrence M. E
Jopen Tha
Week's Schedule At Friends Gymnasium Tonight
Schedule shows tonight at 9 o'clock games in the Friends gymnasium with remaining week games to be announced later. The text is fragmentary but indicates evening events and postponed details.
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Friends -Gymnasium
Clear E Boxing of Racketeers Movement Under Way
Cincinnati March 21 AP A push by the National Boxing Association to purge the sport of racketeers is under way with notices sent to all affiliated boxing commissions. The plan targets fake bouts, mismatches and attempts to build false reputations, and recommends suspending responsible parties from NBAsupported activities. The immediate trigger for the broadcast was not disclosed. The association cites records on boxers wrestlers managers and contracts and urges commissions to seek full information to protect the paying public.
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Cincinnati
National Boxing Association
National’ Association
N. B. Arholds
NET MATCHES WITH FRANCE
The third international indoor tennis team match between France and the United States opened with the U S favored to break the tie after last week’s national indoor championships. Gregory Mangin of Newark and Frank Shields of New York led singles with Mangin an upset winner and Shields runner up while George Lott Jr and John Van Ryn were chosen for doubles.
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Asso
Presa
Frank ‘Shields
New York
Shields
France
United States
Unites States
Gregory Mangin
Newark
Frank Shields
George Lott Jr
John van
Ryn
Jean Borotra
Christian Boussus
Midland visit and Lawrence social notes from Kanwaka area
Mrs Paul Bruce of Midland spent Monday night with her mother Mrs Henry Collins. Woodman lodge met in Lawrence Thursday evening. Theodore Armstrong and Miss Dorothy Armstrong attended a dance at Kanwaka hall Saturday. Criss Miller and family and Wilbur Sawyer party visited Elmer Shields and Oscar Collins Sunday. Deskins of Lawrence called on Jack Grimes. Virgil Bradley stayed in Endigence with Gorill family Saturday. Crowder and Shields families hosted guests including Hodson, Collins, Elver Shields, and Emmett families across Kanwaka and Winter areas.
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Paul Bruce
Midland
Henry Collins
John Bradley
Henry Beuermann
Woodman Lodge
Lawrence
Theodore Armstrong
Dorothy Armstrong
Kanwaka Hall
Criss Miller
Wilbur Sawyer
Elmer Shields
Oscar Collins
Guy Deskins
Jack Grimes
Virgil Bradley
Robert
Marshall Gorill
Henry de Callins
Kanwaka
W. I. Collins
Eugene and
Tack
Clarence Hodson
Elver Shields
Benjamin Shields
Winter
J. 5. Emmett
J. M. Crowder
Local families and church choir events in Kansas town
Frank Stanwix and granddaughter Daisy McCrary noted. Mr and Mrs Cleve Graham move near Midland with children entering Sunnyside school. A large mixed choir from several churches performed in Tonganoxie led by Prof Parson with sixty five singers. Upcoming Kansas City performance planned. Community announcements include visits, illnesses, meetings, and social events.
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Frank Stanwix
Daisy McCrary
Cleve Graham
Midland
Sunnyside
Robert Graham
Friends Church
Onganoxie
Lawrence
Kansas City
Kan
Prairie Center
Jonganoxie
Parson
Leonard Stanwix
Ellen Reece
A. Wartzack
Will Frost
Plattsburg
B. Barnes
Dwyer
Pony Creek Community Club
Pony Creek
Beach
Norwood
Penn,Military College
Chester
Fred Weible
John L. Wiggins
City Hall
Tonganoxie
James Dwyer
John
James
Norwine Place
George Sullivan
Dwyer Brothers
Aid Society
L. Dehoff
Bernard Kelly
Nebraska
Reno
Atchison
Cory Reece
W.C. Barrier
Oak Leaf Station
Mr. Barrier
Local residents host visits in Lecompton and Lawrence
Miss Dorothy Armstrong and Harry Jr plus Edith Garr of Le compton spent from Friday evening to Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harrie Armstrong. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Shields visited Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Sawyer and children in Lawrence on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. J M Crowder called at the J S Emmett home in Kanwaka on Saturday afternoon.
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Dorothy Armstrong
Harry, Jr
Edith Garr
Lecompton
Harrie Armstrong
Elmer Shields
Wilbur Sawyer
Lawrence
J. M. Crowder
J. S. Emmett
Kanwaka
Winter Social Notices Farm Community Gatherings
Winter reports show Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hamlin visiting Fred Sultzen on Sunday. Several couples, including Mr. and Mrs. Herman Banks and Mr. and Mrs. Ethan Sims, traveled to Lecompton for a U B church lecture. Others, such as Mrs K E Schroyer and companions, went to Topeka and visited St Francis hospital. Ralph Miller of Lawrence called on Frank Miller. Ethan Sims spent Sunday in Lawrence and Kansas City. Charles Winter and Mrs Winter hosted Paul Winter and family. Mr Wilkes and relatives from Kansas City visited the Wilkes home. Billie Richards and daughter Virginia joined G F Richards for dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lute
Kansas
Frank Lutz
Worden
Owens
Soni
Stafford
Lutz
Clarence Albright
Ernest
Johnnie Brechtisen
Foster Jones
Walnut
Kan
Ernest Albright
Dorothy Simmons
Johnnie Brocheisen
Imer Dodder
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Albert Hamlin
Fred Sultzen
Herman Banks
Ethan Sims
Lecompton
U. B
K. E. Schroyer
Eleck Anderson
Tresa Anderson
Topeka
Schroyer
LeNora Schroyer
St. Francis Hospital
Neighbors Move Into Local Farms and Homes
Reno and Bales relocate to the former Cleve Graham farm while Chesley Ward and son occupy the McKone farm. John and George Herrod move from wintering there to the Eleanor McKone house. Lon King breaks his left wrist stepping from a Leavenworth auto, affecting penitentiary guard duties. Roy King and family visit. Harvey Barton of Vinland and Mrs. Barton share a Sunday visit.
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Bales
Cleve Graham
Chesley Ward
McKone
John
George Herrod
Eleanor McKone
Ward
Leavenworth
Lon King
Roy
Harvey Barton
Vinland
Mirs
Bethel Ladies Host Dinner and Shower Celebrations
Bethel Mrs Clarence Albright entertained a group of ladies for a Wednesday dinner with guests including Mrs Gowlin Oehrle Mrs Charlie Rappard Mrs Mae Vance Mrs Will Smith and Mrs Johnnie Recheiter The event followed quilting time and showcased a festive gathering. A separate shower for Mrs Floyd Heffner at the Ben Hoffman home drew nearly sixty attendees despite cold weather. Guests exchanged recipes and advice for the bride and crafted miniature brides and grooms from pins and crepe paper, with a couple made by Mrs Clarence Albright and others judged best looking and presented to the Heffners. Refreshments were served and the couple received many gifts.
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Clarence Albright
Gowlin Oehrle
Charlie Rappard
Mae Vance
Will Smith
Johnnie Recheiter
Floyd Heffner
Ben Hoffman
Otto Hack
Ivan Schwartz
Johnnie Brecheisen
Julia Beine
Heffner
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Rod Smith
Sill
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Yanks
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Johnny Solverson
Dr. Naismith
el Reno
James Naismith
University of Kansas Physical Education
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Halpin
Missouri
Iasi
AL Demaree
Alan Gould
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Bloomington, Inc
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George
Leo
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Prien
ANGER
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Dazzy
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Plato
Barry Vance
Brooklyn Robins
Fiz
Dazzier
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Cbs
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