Dodgers and Giants Split a Twin Bill Amid Basebal Thrills
Fans poured into parks as eight doubleheaders drew 165 189 attendees with 47086 at the Polo Grounds for Giants versus Dodgers in New York. Cardinals swept Cincinnati 7 6 and 6 3 while Pirates blanked Cubs 3 0 and 1 0. Braves and Phillies split. Yankees split a Washington doubleheader. Indians beat Detroit. Browns swept Chicago. Red Sox and Athletics split.
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New York
Polo Grounds
Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
Washington
Griffith Stadium
Senators
New York Yankees
American Association
Minneapolis
Kansas City
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Toledo
Louisville
Indianapolis
Columbus
Brooklyn
Boston
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Detroit
Early Americans planted onions near roses for subtle flavor
The passage notes curious beliefs of early Americans who planted onions beside roses to coax a subtle savor from them. The text hints at a performer or program in Times Square, suggesting they might have kept to a packed schedule or office, leaving readers with a sense of bemused observation about past customs and modern bustle.
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Times Square
Dual Track Meet Won by Kansas State Athletes
Kansas State defeated Kansas in a Manhattan dual meet by a wide margin. K State won ten events and tied for two others, with standout performances by Socolosky Upham and Schlosser among others.
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Kansas State
University of Kansas
Manhattan
Wildcats
Valle Schloesser
Jayhawker
Socolosky
Mendall
Upham
Keith
Cole
Tin
Schlosser
Haynes
K. Us
Nelson
Schloesser
Kk. UL
K. S
Kimmell
Kissell
K. UL
Penny
Kk. U
Johnson
K. U
Bargain Hunter Finds Value on Classified Page
If you seek savings, the classified section offers listings on used goods, furniture, electronics, and services. Readers can compare prices, check for bulk deals, and spot limited-time offers across categories.
Sports standings and horse racing chatter from recent meets
Baseball standings show results for the American Association and National League with multiple games affected by weather. Racing notes compare Count to Whirlaway, highlighting Whirly’s Derby pace and Hertz Hurricane’s slower mile and stretch speed, framing the Count as a betting favorite.
Count Fleet Dominates Kentucky Derby in Easy Victory
Louisville May 3 Count Fleet won the 69th Kentucky Derby by three lengths over Blue Swords and 38 lengths over Burnt Cork. Trained rivals debated the horse’s “freak” build as Count Fleet clocked 2 04 in front of about 60 000 fans. He is set to face Blue Swords and Slide Rule next Saturday in the Preakness prep.
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Joe
Broadway
Whirlaway
Whirly
Louisville
Count Fleet
Blue Swords
Kelley
Walter Kelley
Belmont
Ocean Wave
Pro Football Franchises in Play as War Wind Blows
A New York writer reports talk of Lieut Dan Reeves selling the Cleveland franchise or moving the club after the war. Optimism centers on attracting Cleveland fans with the Atkins Suthpin formula. Bill McKechnie Jr. joins Syracuse’s front office, and Ted Lyons jokes about White Sox retirement with his No. 16 uniform.
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New York
Dan Reeves
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Boston
Los Angeles
Larry Atkins
al Suthpin
Bill McKechnie, Jr
Ol’ Deacon
Birmingham Barons
Syracuse
Ted Lyons
Marines
White Sox
Monday Matinee: Phillies Win as Jinx Fades Since 1939
A feature notes the Phillies beating Curt Davis and ending a long stretch without wins from the Gerry Nugent era. includes anecdotes on sports broadcasters Bill Frink and John Whitaker, and mentions Beau Jack speculation and various military and athletics notes from wartime Atlantic, North Africa, and New Jersey events.
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Phillies
Curt Davis
Gerry Nugent
Curt
Philadelphia
Chicago
Bill Frink
Elkhart
Ind
John Whitaker
Hammond
Whitaker
Indiana
Atlanta
Beau Jack
Tiger Flowers
War Department coach seeks size 14E shoes for 300-pound lineman
Phillips Texas high school coach Chesty Walker, former War Department trainer, seeks a pair of size 14-E football shoes for a 300-pound lineman who arrived at spring practice with no gear beyond a work program. Most coaches would be happy with any 300-pounder, with or without shoes.
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War Department
Chesty Walker
Phillips
Tex
Naval cadet roberts joins aviation service. kansas sports notes
Gene Roberts leaves Kansas football plans as he enlists as a naval aviation cadet after V-1 service. Big Six meeting May 21 may decide athletics fate. Eric Tebow, captain in England, congratulates KU coach. Kansas track stars shine at Northeast Kansas meet with Atchison, Shawnee Mission, Lawrence strong results. Air Base Herington to sponsor baseball. Ken Cope leads notable track summaries across leagues.
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Gene Roberts
Henry Shenk
University of Kansas
Navy
Roberts
F. C. Allen
Eric Tebow
Kansas Aggies
United States Army Service
England
Harper
Cope
Argentine
Atchison
Shawnee Mission
Lawrence
Argentine athletes dominate field events in regional meet
In the meet, Hansen of Atchison shares high jump honors with Jones of Lawrence and Yates of Rosedale, all at 5 feet. Doyle and Hughes of Argentine place high, while multiple Argentine and Shawnee Mission competitors win distances in broad jump and javelin, with top marks reaching 154 feet 4 inches in the javelin and 129 feet 6 inches in discus.
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Lions
Paul Penny
Ogden Jones
Bill Aren
Rosedale
LeRoy Robison
Hansen
Atchison
Dawson
Shawnee- Mission
Jones
Lawrence
Green
Aventine
Roberter
Shawne-Mission
Patterson
Leavenworth
Wolfe
Richey
Wilson
Fouts
Shawnee-Mission
Salmon
Argentine
DeJanes
Engwal
Shawne - Mission
Mahan
Zipp
Shawne
Mission
McDonald
Hill
Wagstaff
Oehrle
Shawnee
Pattergon
Brady
Ruscon
Alban
Medlock
Sullivan
Tierney
Bratton
Downing
Marlatt
Long
Yates
Hughes
Doyle
Grenwood
Sneegas
Fayman
Shawnee Mission
Hall
Stevens
Hunter
Robison
Ackerson
Shawnee - Mission
Silliman
Musgrave
H.E.M
Baseball Results Roundup From Chicago and Coast League Action
The report highlights multiple 1943 baseball headlines. Wally Hebert and Bob Klinger pitched shutouts versus the Cubs. Chet Laabs and Steven Sandra contributed for the Browns who won a doubleheader, with the second game featuring a seven-hit effort. Ray Mack hit a first-season home run for the Indians. Charley Keller and Ewald Pyle provided power for the Yankees and Senators respectively. Johnny Allen and Buster Maynard starred for the Dodgers and Giants with clutch hits and pitching. Lou Klein, Howie Pollet, and Connie Creeden featured in key moments for the Cardinals, Reds, and Braves. Roy Partee and Roger Wolfe helped the Red Sox and Athletics in split results, with Farmer producing three hits in the first game and six-hit pitching in the nightcap.
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Cincinnati
Warren Giles
Reds
Pittsburgh Pirates
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Philadelphia Phillies
New York
Giants
Buster Maynard
Sother
St. Louis Cardinals
Cincinnati Eds
Lou Klein
Howie Pollet
Pittsburgh
Chicago Cubs
Wally Hebert
Bob Klinger
Tha
Boston Braves
Phillies
Boston
Ray Barrett
Danny Litwhiler
Litwhiler
Associated Press
Pirates
Cubs
Chet Laabs
Steven Sandra
Browns
White Sox
Ray Mack
Indians
Tribe
Tigers
Charley Keller
Yankees
Ewald Pyle
Senators
Farmers
Johnny Allen
Allen
Maynard
Homer
Long Fly
Cardinals
Farmer
Schoolboy Rowe
Connie Creeden
Braves
Creeden
Rowe
Roy Partee
Red Sox
Roger Wolfe
Wins Even Tho He Ran An Extra Half Mile in Race
Pr-Cpl. John Wehrly won the Pacific Association 412 mile run in San Francisco despite losing the marker and running an extra half mile. His time was 29 20 as the field was far behind. The incident occurred in Golden Gate park during the event.
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San Francisco
Pr—Cpl
John Wehrly
Pacific Association
Golden Gate Park
Bay Meadows ends meet no extension sought says Kyne
San Mateo Calif May 3 The present Bay Meadows race meeting will end Saturday and no extension will be sought General Manager William P Kyne said before leaving for Hollywood Earlier State Sem Harry Parkman said the track would ask an additional 20 days either at the close of the present meeting or next fall Manhattan Wins Meet Track champion for the Central Kansas league is Manhattan High School which won the annual meet with 66 points Salina second 47 5 6 Junction City 40 Chapman 38 Abilene 29 Clay Center 19 15 and AlecPherson 4
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San Mateo
Calif
Bay Meadows
William P. Kyne
Hollywood
Harry Parkman
Manhattan
Manhattan High School
Salina
Junction City
Chapman
Abilene
Clay Center
AlecPherson
Cochrane Leads Great Lakes In Open Schedule
Lieut. Mickey Cochrane's Great Lakes baseball team hosts the world champion St. Louis Cardinals to start a 12 game home slate against major league competition in Great Lakes Illinois on May 3.
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Cardinals
Great Lakes
Ill
Mickey Cochrane
St. Louis Cardinals
European Country Horizontal Puzzle List
A scanned crossword style list presents clues and partial answers for a European country theme. It includes various word meanings ranging from geographic terms to everyday objects and names, with several entries referencing measurements, languages, and instruments. The content appears as a puzzle grid with numbered clues and related hints.
Pinckney School News Highlights Migrant Students and Activities
Lawrence students note new pupils Renaldo Lulli from Lima Peru and Alfred and Joan Hardy from Milwaukee and Frances Mason from St Paul. Sixth graders hike to Pioneer cemetery visit museum hear animal reports. Spring vespers planned May 2 at Hoch Auditorium University. Easter activities include cards for servicemen and kindergarten egg crafts. Defense stamps total 7 17050 on April 14 raise yearly 18 65935. Junior high science tests telebinocular while algebra classes study fractions and banking. Student council nominations Jo Ann Williams Charles Haverty final election Friday.
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Renaldo Lulli
Lima
Peru
Pinckney School
Renaldo
Antonio
Pioneer Cemetery
Marlene Underwood
Betty June Nelson
Mary Morris
Phyllis Green
Nancy MacCollum
Miss Kennedy
Miss Mallory
Bobby Coffman
Lorraine Godding
Lyle Armel
Lois Penny
Alfred and
Joan Hardy
Milwaukee
Wis
Frances Mason
St. Paul, Minn
Joe Daniels
Barbara Plaster
Jenny Wren
Jerry Ann Eickorn
Joe
Cordley Field
William B. Sommerville
Lawrence
Jeanette Singleton
Nettie E. Wismer
Mildred Mast
Eastern Star of Kansas
Miss Mast
Miss Wismer
Ralph Ring
Jo Ann Williams
Charles Haverty
Jo Ann
Charles
Dolores Dean
Paul Coker
Miss Singleton
Central Park
Schoolroom notes on Egypt study and student activities
In room 2 children made silhouettes and hieroglyphics as part of an Egypt study. Officers are Alden Brownlee president Adrian Bru baker vice president and Ray Lyn Cox secretary. Nancy McRee joined from Phillips Tex. News came from the Thursday sharing club including Edward Ruese Jimmy Koch Connie Wey Tommy Ryther and Jimmy Hemphill. Room 9 reports new pennies from the San Francisco mint dated March 24 and Denver mint examples from Richard Short. Jerry Cox has whooping cough and six weeks absence. he is to return soon.
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Egypt
Red Cross
Alden Brownlee
Adrian Brubaker
Ray Lyn Cox
Nancy McRee
Phillips
Tex
Edward Ruese
Jimmy Koch
Connie Weyand
Tommy Ryther
Jimmy Hemphill
San Francisco
Richard Short
Denver Mint
Lawrence Teachers Dinner Meeting and Exhibit Plans
The Educational Council of Lawrence Teachers will host a dinner Saturday May 1 in the Union building at the University. William Sommerville will MC the event. Mrs Laura Nutting chairs the social committee and Miss Cora Davenport heads the dinner committee. Mrs Deal Six's 9 E civics class is making booklets on Lawrence for an exhibit May 6 using city hall Chamber of Commerce city library and other sources. Open house for parents and friends of Junior high pupils is set for Thursday May 6. In the afternoon while teachers prepare for the exhibit the girls ...
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Educational Council of
Lawrence
Union
University
William B. Sommerville
Laura E. Nutting
Cora Davenport
Deal Six
City Hall
Chamber of Commerce
City Library
Hich
Excelsior News: Community Socials and School Honors
Tuesday social for Homebuilders class hosted by Mr and Mrs Arthur Rockhold with many neighbors attending a shower for Dean Wrightsman. 4-H meeting at Millard Jackson home. Thomas Miller funeral in Ottawa. Excelsior school closes a week with perfect attendance awards for Jack Hamilton Irene Hale and Kenneth Fahl. Spelling honors earned by Dale Kring Wanda Strong and others. Program by Mrs Walter Pohl includes songs recitations and dialogues.
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Arthur Rockhold
Dean Wrightsman
W. J. Neckinger
Elmer Wintermantle
Orvil Pohl
Roy Schwalm
Donald Breithaupt
Ivan. Rappard
Gilbert. Gilzes
Donald Rappard
Alvin Heinen
Alton Pippett
Hartley Lyons
Harold Elm
Mittle Kring
Millard Jackson
Jim Baker
Glenn Flora
Mount Morris
Ill
Neichborhood
Thomas Miller
Ottawa
Excelsior School
Jack Hamilton
Irene Hale
Kenneth Fahl
Dale Kring
Wanda Strong
Dorothy Shuler
Beverly Kring
Edith Hale
Ann Rockhold
Trene Hale
Keith Rockhold
Floyd Watts
Dottie Watts
Beverly. Kring
Marian Schwarz
Kenneth Pohl
Mr. Nobody
Clock
Charad Gastrock
Melvin Glaser
Nathaniel Lehman
Blue Springs
W. H. Johanning
Conrad Gastrock
Harry Martin
Billy
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