Husker Backfield A Problem For Jones
Nebraska coach Major Lawrence Jones faces backfield gaps as spring practice reveals a veteran line and several hopeful backs. The team aims to defend the Big Six title with Charley Brock anchoring at center and Johnny Howell leading the backs, while pass defense remains a concern.
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Linculn
Neb
Lawrence “Biff” Jones
University of Nebraska
Nebraska
Bible
Texas
Jones
Oklahoma Sooners
Huskers
Sam Francis
Lloyd Cardwell
Link Lyman
Lyman
Charley Brock
Nebaska
Perforin
Les McDonald
Virgil Yorkin
W. Harold Browne
Johnny Howell
Harris Andrews
Jack Dodd
Herman Rohrig
Ron Douglas
Francis
Cardwell
West Fall
Dee Vines
Perry
The Pillar Hermits and a Century of Feats Recalled
A historical column recalls the pillar hermits of the fifth to twelfth century who sat on high columns. One follower stood for 53 years before lying on his side for 4 more, with witnesses and authorities debating their feats. It also reviews William Ewart Gladstone’s long political career from 1834 in Peel’s treasury to his final resignation in 1894. Tomorrow’s note teases The Mystery of the Pyramid.
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Alypius
Adriannpote
Hye
William Awart Gladstone
Treasury
Robert Peel
Gladstone
Liberal Party
Disraeli
Heath
Sande at Derby Two Horses in Classic Bid at Churchill Downs
Earl Sande, once the great jockey with three Derby wins, returns to Churchill Downs now as trainer. His two entries Sceneshifter and Fencing, castoffs bought for Maxwell Howard, compete for a $50,000 purse, with Sande predicting they have more than an outside chance.
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Earl
Sande
Churchill Downs
Churchill Pores Oval
Sceneshifter
Maxwell Howard
Dayton
Ohio
J. E. Widener
Florida
Earle Sand
John Hay Whitney
Billy Barton
Billy Kelly
Harry F. Sinclair
Zev
Sinclair
Bracadale
Bradley
Beau Buter
U S Net Star Sails for Crack at Wimbledon Title
New York May 4 Alice Marble America's tennis singles champion heads to England for Wimbledon and Queens Club invitational defense of her national title. She predicts strong opposition from Hilda Sperling and Helen Jacobs while noting plans to return by July 12.
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New York
Alice Marble
America
Englan
Miss Marble
Siere
Mrs. Sperling
Hilda Sperling
Denmark
Helen Jacobs
Seek new Louis site Geneva protest changes fighter's training plans
Chicago May 4 Pt-Julian Black co-manager of Joe Louis checked for a training camp for Louis ahead of the June 22 bout with James J Braddock at Comiskey Park. Lake Geneva Wisconsin officials invited Louis and welcomed him despite protests from the local protective association. Black said Louis would not go somewhere he was not wanted.
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Chicago
Julian Black
Joe Louis
Brown Bomber
James J. Braddock
Comiskey Park
Lake Geneva
Wis
Louis
Reminiscing Boxing and Baseball Highlights From Years Past
The report recalls a 7-4 boxing upset at Wembley where British amateurs bested US Golden Gloves fighters, notes Stine’s 1-0 shutout over the Giants marking 26 innings of Hubbell with no runs, and mentions Tommy Loughran’s 10 round decision and other cited sports moments from prior years.
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Stine
Giants
Hubbell
Tommy Loughran
Walter
Neu'Jeelaf
Germany
Bob Kiesel
Farid
Sports Calendar Shows Key U. of Kansas State Matches
Wednesday events include U at Kansas State with golf and tennis and Haskell versus Washburn here in track. Friday features Haskell against Baker at Baldwin with track. Saturday hosts NKU Nebraska and Kansas State rack meet at Manhattan.
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Kansas State
Haskell
Washburn
Baker
Baldwin
Nebraska
Manhattan
Sports Roundup notes Schmeling trip and NL updates
New York May 4 Max Schmeling plans a fourth Atlantic crossing for another title shot. He estimates travel costs at about 15000 dollars for passage hotels and incidentals. The scene at arrival showed a large press and celeb turnout but later delegations dwindled signaling fatigue with heavyweight affairs. Other items mention Merritt Land billing Braddock and Joe McCarthy hospital rumors corrected. Ken Haycraft runs for Minneapolis mayor on Farmer Labor ticket. Baltimore Orioles fall from early pennant hopes after a 10 game skid. John Henry Lewis attracts offers from London clubs and Jolson eyes Henry Armstrong bout with Canzoneri winner.
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New York
Max
Schmeling
Tittle
Atlantic
Joe Louis
Max Arryved
Max Schmeling
Jimmy Johnston
Mike Jacohs
Joe Jacobs
Merrit Land
New Jersey
Jimmy Braddock
Joe McCarthy
Yankees
Buffalo
Joe
Detroit
Ken Haycraft
Minnesota
Doc Spears
Minneapolis
Baltimore Orioles
John Henry Lewis
al Jolson
London
Henry Armstrong
Tony Canzoneri
Baseball Scores From National and American Leagues
AP reports National League results Boston 3 New York 1 and Philadelphia 14 Brooklyn. American League Detroit 1 Chicago 2. American Association games St Paul and Minneapolis 7 Milwaukee 6, Louisville 6. Only games noted.
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Pittsburgh
St. Louis
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Brooklyn
Cincinnarh
Detroit
Clevelane
Washington
American Association
Milwaukee
Minneape
Associated Press
Chicago
St. Paul & Minniapetia
Milsaukee
Lousville
Bowling Congress Ends With Detroit Victory and Prizes
Final doubles and singles wrap up today as Krakow Furnitures of Detroit win the team title with 3 118 and 4 017 total for main event. Waldorf Golden Bucks of Cleveland take $900. Eleven teams surpass 3 000 in the main event, tying Peoria 1927. Total prizes exceed $63,626 across divisions.
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New York
Finis
American Bowling Congress
Krakow Furnitures
Detroit
Waldorf Golden Bucks
Cleveand
Peoria
Milwaukee
Tigers rally behind Greenberg in 12-9 win over White Sox
Hank Greenberg hit a home run with the bases loaded to spark Detroit’s 12-9 victory over Chicago as Billy Weir, Tony Cuccinella and Vince TiMaggio starred for the Bees in a 3-1 win over the Giants with two late doubles driving all runs. Jershel Martin and Morris Arnovich contributed for the Phillies in an 8-4 rout of the Dodgers.
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Hank Greenberg
Tigers
Detroit
White Sox
Billy Weir
Tony Cuccinella
Vince TiMaggio
Bees
Jayhawkers Defeat Tigers 5-1 In Columbia Big Six Tennis
Kansas tennis team earns its second Big Six victory with a 5-1 win over Missouri in Columbia. Individual results list singles and doubles matches with Kell, Hoverstock, and Hite among the scorers. Golf suffered a rain soaked Missouri loss as the team faces Kansas State in Manhattan.
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Columbia
Tigers
Jayhawkers
Nebraska
Manhattan
Missouri
Ag- the Gummeries
Dodgers and Cardinals lead in chaotic league totals
Highlights show multiple players across Dodgers Cardinals Giants Cubs and White Sox leading in runs batted in hits and home runs. Key names include Mize Demaree Arnovich Handley and Walker with notable pitching totals from J Dean Lawson and others. Stark league-wide scoring compacted into a single chaotic stat sheet.
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Associated Press
Dodgers
Bordagaray
Cardinals
Brack
Manuah
Bartell
Giants
Martin
Medwick
Mize
Demuaree
Cubs
Demaree
Arnovich
Phillies
Cuccinello
Bees
Arnov
Pirates
Bryant
Warneke
G. Walker
Tigers
R. Ferrell
Red Sox
Walker
Rosenthal
Whites Sox
Bonura
White Sox
Hira
Gehale
Yankees
FL Walker
Operation for Paul Dean Ends in Shoulder Repair
Paul Dean of the St. Louis Cardinals planned an operation for his injured right shoulder after X rays seen around bone revealed a torn cartilage piece in the socket. The healing procedure, set for tomorrow or Thursday, aims to restore pitching form as the team monitors his condition. In other news, Leavenworth announced Atchison and Wyandotte as co winners after a track meet controversy over the 880 yard relay led to disqualification of Wyandotte’s win.
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Paul Dean
St. Louis Cardinals
Paul
Leavenworth
Kan
P. O. R. Young
Northeast Kansas High School Athletic Association
Atchison
Wyandotte
McLouth Families Attend Events and Hymn Festival
McLouth residents attended a Kansas City funeral on April 27 for Mrs. J A Rice. The McLouth girls vocal ensemble earned Excellent at the Emporia musical festival, listing Ruth Schaeffer Mavis Richardson June Steeper Bonnie McHenry Myrtle Cobb Norma Yost Lor Travne Reynolds among members. Mrs J R Edmonds hosted the McLouth United Brethren Ladies class on April 30 for Mollie Swain’s ninety first birthday, with local guests including Annie Steeper Fannie Zabriskie Evelyn Burneau Shrader Imogene Edmonds Naomi Edmonds and Hesse plus G M Casebier and Marilyn. Fort Scott visit followed an appendectomy for Don Miller. Mr and Mrs Irvin Davison and Mrs Rainwater traveled to Kansas City to see Mrs Paul.
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Jesse Pyle
Ed Black
Olive Black
Kansas City
Kan
J. A. Rice
McLouth
Americus
Emporia
Ruth Schaeffer
Mavis Richardson
June Steeper
Bonnie McHenry
Myrtle Cobb
Norma Yost
Lor
Travne Reynolds
J. R. Edmonds
Lawrence
McLouth United Brethren Church
Mollie Swain
Annie Steeper
Fannie Zabriskie
Evelyn Burneau
Shrader
Imogene
Naomi Edmonds
Hesse
Local social notes recount visits and gatherings in McLouth area
Brackman and small son, Mrs. Rainwater and Mrs. Davison will remain over. Mrs. Ted Gilmore of Atchison visited with her parents in McLouth. Several women from Topeka and Wichita called on friends. Mrs. Don Miller underwent an appendectomy at Fort Scott hospital and is recovering. Families traveled for errands and employment, and clubs met. A birthday gathering honored H. H. Kimmel with 36 guests. Various relatives visited, including trips to Everest and California. The Nifty Needle club and multiple social visits are noted, with Sunday and Saturday appearances in Lawrence.
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Emporia
Roy Pyle
Silver Lake
West Side Club
John Sova
William Wyatt
H. H. Kimmel
Mr. Kimmel
Kimmel
Lee Clark
Janet
Julia
Eunice Kimmel Ald
Kansas City
Letty Cutler
Alice
Ruth Lawrence
Jack Joplin
C. E. Fogan
Billy Joplin
Fred Pyle
Everest
Alex Leitch
Ian Edmonds
Bobby Lynn Emerson
California
Milton Nickels
Kessel
Gorit
Marietta Chapman
Tomas Chapman
Cecil Manewall
Lawrence
Ruth Schaeffer
Marilyn Casebier
Rainwater
Casebier
Earl Chapman
Hobart Herries
Ermalyn
Charles Chapman
George Briner
A. W. Hamilton
Albert Smith
Walter Ratliff, Jr
Omaha
Albert Hamilton, Jr
J. E. Worswick
Inez Lacy
Mary
Terry Gaskill
H. L. Saunders
Festus, Mo
Weeks
Showmaker Tea Room
D. C. Allen
Emma Legler
Rose Garver
G. W. Marks
Fred Legler
Allen
Marie Stevens
K. A
Margeret Baker
Topeka
Delos Stevens
A.M. Small and Sons
Dallas
Donald
Green
Perry
Jenkins Cottage
Farm Bureau
Oskaloosa
Presbytterian Aid
Joe Brown
Idonia Bates
Elmer Edmonds
Caddie Patrick
Crissie Bliss
Tom Hall
Grace Leaverton
Harbour
Payne
Weinberg
Walter Ratliff
Gay
Wyatt Gragg
al Topeka
B. P. Davis
Kansas Wesleyan University
James Smith
J. H. Bowers
Indianapolis
National Federation of Music Clubs
Hiawatha
Collenger
Leslie Leger
Methodist Sunday School
Theona Ratliff
Relatves
Frances Jennings
Herbert Higley
John Zachriah
Bonner Springs
D. M. Lynn
Zarah
Eleanor Hannah
Doris Olbey
Hannah
Nutwood Farm
Dale Evans
Margaret Edmonds
WPA
Jean Clark
Wave Boyer
Manhattan
Bon Ton Club
Frances Carson
John Terhune
Earl Harbour
Charles Jacquemin
Harry Riley
Winchester
Patty Hall
Leavenworth
Kansas Authors Club
Madame Hall
America
A. G. Smith
Ida_ Worswick
Euna Thoma
Roswell
N. M
Thopkins
Amarillo
Tex
Ida Walker
Stillwater
Okla
Sylvester Briner
Emma Black
McLouth
Walter Means
Miss Margaret Luce Hosts Farm Bureau Bridge Party
Miss Margaret Luce entertained with a Friday bridge party. Members of the Farm Bureau office were her guests.
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Margaret Luce
Farm Bureau Office
Oskaloosa News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Events
Local residents report illness and travel as George Briner remains ill at home. Families visit in Omaha Lawrence and Topeka, while alumni plan a Saturday banquet. Club activities include the Willing Workers election, Colonial club games, and a quilt tea with Madame Patty Hall.
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