New School Discus Mark by Johnson
Caughoo won the 103rd Grand National steeplechase at Aintree in heavy rain. Lough Conn led most of the race with Prince Regent failing to figure. Caughoo upset as an 100 to 1 outsider ridden by E Dempsey, 20 lengths clear at the finish.
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England
Caughoo
Lough Conn
Kami
Prince Regent
J. J. McDowell
Ireland
E. Dempsey
Caughoon
Lovely Cottage
Caughns
Pain
Lions Fall To Shawnee Mission In Track Meet
Lawrence Lions lost 89 to 52 at Shawnee Mission in a NEKL dual. Dick Johnson set a school discus record with 153 feet 10 inches and won shot put and javelin for 15 points. Shawnee dominated field events while Lions, led by Johnson, posted a creditable showing in sprints and relays.
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Altho Dick Johnson
Ace Linn Weightman
Johnson
Shawnes
Jotruenia
Knight of Salting
Carl Sandefur
Domeinta
Bob Neary
Ore For & Paints
Rae Wal
Amptel
McManrean
Carel Sandefur
Schaake
Warren
Nophemoeven
Waltera
Beck
Shawnee Henore
Roger Crawford
Cramford
Walters
Herk
Sonho- Moran
Renfro
Fennson
Ecard
McGinnie Bommird
Cone & Miehird
Thee
Mile Cin Brewster
S Aires Wisner
Serand
Martin
Im Peta
Ee Skagen
Uchee
Burkhart
Rps
Masten Watters
Amherr
Revwr
Awrenna Seeund
Davia
Coke
Ro Moore
Timar
Pat Aard Dash Rech
Byauth
Lawrence
Letcher
MeVer
T .oWittans
Russel
Ae — Tohnann
Lawrence Feret
Sandetur
Campbell
Tarrence
Fit
SM Pecans Rager
Foc
Ginnte
Firey Lawrener
Lawrer
Oklahoma Sooners eye next basketball season after runner up finish
Harry E Morrow reports Coach Bruce Drake plans for 1948 conference race after Oklahoma Sooners placed second in the national AAU tournament in New York. Drake counts on key players like Tucker Black Parre Red and others to anchor the offense while bench contributors Ting and Pryor bear roles. The piece also notes plans for a field house in Lawrence and spring baseball leagues with multiple civic groups involved.
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New York
Bruce Drake
Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahomana
Lin
Alle Parre
Dick Red
Pennant
Bau
Ken Pryor
Bill Waters
Harvey Ting
Drake
Deat
Gil Dodds Aims To Break Indoor Mile Record At Chicago Relays
Tarson Gil Dodds, riding seven wins this season, will seek to surpass his indoor American record of 4 06 4 at the Chicago Relays. He clocked 4 08 5 to win the Knights of Columbus meet in Cleveland, two tenths faster than his own meet record, and now advances to the Chicago event expected to climax his campaign.
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Chicago
Mar
Tarson
Gil Dodds
Dodds
Knights of Columbus
Cleveland
Johnny Evers Liked to Hit Early on Trips
Johnny Evers of the 1906-1910 Chicago Cubs, recently deceased, was noted for retiring early to bed with candy, papers, and a baseball guide, a habit linked to his strong knowledge of the rules. The piece also references Evers’ place in baseball lore and mentions contemporaries in sports and culture of the era.
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Johnny Evers
Yamore Cottage
Hugh Fullerton
New York
Chicago Cubs
Tony
Evers
Baseball Guide
Merkle
E. P. Adams
Tinker, Evers
Chance
Foom Foreman
All Star Cage Game in New York City Tonight
Tonight in New York the Herald Tribune all star game bids farewell to the college season. The West squad, led by Red Rocha and averaging 6 3, faces the East with 6 9 Harry Borkoff and standout Charlie Black of Kansas.
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New York City
New York
Mar
L.P
Herald- Tribune
Red Rocha
Oregon State
East
Harry Borkoff
St. John's
Charlie “Black
Kansas U
Jayhawker Aggie Students Hope to Bury the Hatchet
Austin Texas March 29 Texas relays return to full statute as four universities and colleges from the West Midwest and Pacific coast join 54 Texas high schools in 29 events over four hours. The meet is the year's top track carnival with Texas expected to lead the field and Michigan State and Pepperdine provide strong competition. Kansas is entered. Kansas City March 29 Reports of arguments over the NCAA purity code and Oklahoma A and M admission to the Big Six grow louder as faculty reps meet on unfinished business. No announcements were made but off campus recruiting and Oklahoma A and M admittance were key topics.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Simmerhwest
Midwest
Pacific Coast
University of Texas
Michigan State
George Peppertine
Los Angeles
University of Kansas
Kansa City
N.C.A
Bowling Notes from Tuesday Ladies League Standings
League standings as of March 23 show Yost from Standard Life Red Sox Wilson from Morgan Mack and Mercert BL PLW tied for high series with 425. Yount posted high game 173. Beauty Shop narrowed Morgan’s lead to five games and Morgan took team high ten and thirty with scores near 1 51.
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Iaj
Yost
Standard Life Red Sox
Wilson
Morgan-Mack
Mercert
BL & Plw
Yount
Beauty Shop
Morgan
Hich
McNeely Sets 1947 NAIB Scoring Record In 24 Games
Cliff McNeely of Texas Wesleyan topped the 1947 NAIB individual scoring race with 725 points in 24 games, adding 255 field goals and 218 free throws. He edged past Bob Kurland’s 643 points from the prior year and Farince Hanson’s 1944 mark, overcoming midseason ankle injuries to stay dominant.
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New York
Mar
Cliff McNeely
Texas Wesleyan
Bob Kurland
Oklahoma Agcies
Ferince Hanson
Washington State
McNeely
Kansas City
Ton
Auction notice of farm and diverse estate items listed
A notice describes the sale of a farm near Baldadn by Toll el] on a Wednesday in April. Items include mares and cattle, milking shorthorns, a red polled bull, poultry, tools, machinery, furniture, and household goods. The listing names participating bidders, terms, and contact details for Jeni A. Bin and others.
Public Sale at farm near Baldwin Kansas
Auction notice lists livestock including two smooth mouth mares a cow and a red cow all described as farm property. Poultry about two dozen Aurtrs White Rock and Leghorn hens lay well. Machinery includes disc harrow mower corn planter wagon and assorted old tools. Household goods include a coal cabinet and sanitary items. Terms cash and subject to error. Auctioneers are Arlan Myers and J O'Brien with bank and county clerk involved.
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Deere
Sattler
Har- Bour
Lawrence customers seek repairs and services around town
Local classified items list various repair offerings and services including fur repair furniture upholstery window treatments carpentry roofing and painting plus requests for paper subscription and farm hauling Near Topeka area listings feature repair shops like Watson and Montgomery Ward appliance service and routine maintenance quotes for tires and flooring refinishing with contact details and hours.
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Lawrence Krafts
Hornberger
Peters
Richarg
Topeka
Paner
Outalia
Ollie Peters
Phinne
Laura
Watson
Mann Repair Shop
Kentucky
Lawrence A Stowe
Browne
Goxiwear
Brownie's
Mar Achas
Manville Products
M. W. Evereley
Eudorm
Ward
Tom Montgomery Ward
Maas
Varmont
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Plemas
Lion Ace
Lawrence Lions
Harry E. Morrow
Tucker
Charlie Black
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Stu Dunbar
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Lawrece
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American Legion
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Ban Johnson
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Cy Young
Man O'War
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Thorebred Racing Association
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Floyd Burdette
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Oklahoma A
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Danny
Penn State
Ray Whitney Kurowski
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Whiter
George Karnshax, Jr
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Jack Torrance
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Dixon
Texan Wesleyan Star
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Oread
J. Underwood & Sons
Wilson Implement Co
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Earl Wright
Landscape Service
Wright Way
Prane—Plante
A. W. Phillips
Decorating Service
Hunsinger Motors
Winter Tire & Implement
Pontiac
Eel Ptdl
Jayhawk Motors
Cope Jay Harris
Indiana
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Geiser - Fraser Dealers
St Order
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L. T. Harris CO
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Csel Ter Brooder Stove
Erie Gleith
Inishela Fianne
Mary
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Orfed
Jeni A. bin
Sweer
Harte Marnett
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Kan
J. O'Brien
Laude Myers
Bank
Baldwin Stat Clerk
Morgan - Mack Motor CO
Howard Rothwell
Newton E. Jerome
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Ransdell Motor Service
Dodge
We Ag
Journal-World
Frank
BANKG
Jon C. Bmick
George Criss
H. C. Thomas
B. Thomar
C. A. Albright
CRAIQ
Colburn
David
J. M. Clevenger
Nedienst Ine
Montgomery Ward
Rijone Bos
Lawrence Elee
Hoover
Clarence Heater
Hanna Radio Shop
Ceas Pouly
G. I. Doe Ford
Jersey
N. Stone
Conn
E. Owen
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