Cubs trade Billy Herman to Dodgers for Charley Gilbert
The Chicago Cubs announce they traded second baseman Billy Herman to the Brooklyn Dodgers for outfielder Charley Gilbert and cash. Johnny Hudson from Montreal Royals to the Cubs for $25,000. Gilbert started the season with the Dodgers before being sent to Montreal. Herman is 31 and a Cubs star for a decade, while Hudson had four Dodgers seasons.
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Missouri Tigers Beat Kansas Jayhawks 5 to 0 In Opener
The Missouri Tigers stifled Kansas with eight safeties and a three hit effort from Knute Kresie. Spencer allowed three hits as Missouri opens with a 5 0 win and improves to eight wins in nine starts. Queveraux powered the offense with three RBIs including a three base hit.
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Jayhawker Ray Harris Wins Exhibition Mile at Trenton
Jayhawker Ray Harris won the exhibition mile at the Missouri junior college track meet in Trenton, Missouri, posting 4 26. The field included two quarter milers and a half miler. Norman Lanneman set a Kansas State high jump meet record at 6 feet 6 inches and nearly cleared 6 7. Ace Parker, once MVP material, suffered a broken ankle and eyes a late August return. Andy Anderson, Kansas sports editor, interviewed Eddie Arcaro after Whirl’s Derby record, now with AP in Louisville. Nebraska reportedly re-sodding its gridiron. Pitch Johnson facing trouble at Stanford. The all-Big Ten team picks surface from Chicago editors.
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Hank Greenberg to leave Tigers for military service
Detroit May 6 Hank Greenberg stars for the Tigers but will join the draft tomorrow. The Brooklyn born slugger will swap a 50 000 annual salary for a 21 a month stipend and rifle in service. Ned Harris will take left field next to replace him.
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Haskell Track Team Heads to Kansas City Meet
The Haskell Institute track squad traveled to Kansas City to face Kansas City Junior College in a dual meet. Earlier, Haskell’s baseball team planned to host Rockhurst College Hawks Thursday at 2:30 PM.
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Yesterday's Baseball Results Across Leagues
In the National League St. Louis defeated Boston 5 to 1 while Cleveland beat Washington 2 to 1 and Philadelphia won 5 to 4 in 11 innings. Detroit topped New York 7 to 3. Many games postponed or rained out across leagues including International and Western Association contests.
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Music versus Track Exemption for Johnson at Regional Meet
Lawrence high trackman Harry Johnson receives permission to skip regional competition and compete in the state meet at Wichita May 16 and 17. He has placed in recognized meets this season and has notable broad jump and 220 yard dash times. Other Lions athletes listed for regional events include Stannard Penny Sperry Kappelman Black and Johnson with relay possibilities.
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Major League Leaders Share Top Batting and Pitching Marks
The list shows Travis and Washington leading batting with .492 and .400 respectively, DiMaggio top in runs and hits, Keller and Gordon tied for 25 RBIs, and Bonham and Marder sharing pitching honors with 30 wins. Slaughter and Lavagetto pace batting averages for the NL and AL.
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Indians and Cards Belong Out Front
The Indians won their 11th straight, 2-1 over the Senators behind Robert Feller as Ernie White shut out Boston 5-1 for the Cardinals in the 10th straight. The Yankees fell at Detroit 7-3 while Philadelphia's Lester McCrabb earned his second win in three decisions. Rain washed out remaining games.
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Muskogee Leads Western Association After Ponies Win
St Joseph Ponies defeated Hack Wil son’s team 10 to 3 to move into first place in the Western Association. Ralph Germano pitched the full game for the Ponies, Joe Mor Joseph hit two home runs, and Richard son also homered for the Owls. Rain shortened the day’s schedule with two games postponed.
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Baseball stars shine as Feller and Higgins spark wins
Bob Feller of the Indians held the Senators to three hits and fanned 12. Pinky Higgins doubled with bases loaded to drive in three for the Tigers against the Yankees. Ernie White limited the Braves on five hits. Lester McCrabb scattered a dozen hits over 11 innings and knocked in the winning run against the White Sox. Kansas State basketball drills under Coach Jack Gardner focus on rebounding during a 30 minute spring practice at Manhattan.
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Kansas State and Oklahoma to play doubleheader in Manhattan
Rain washed out yesterday's meeting but Kansas State college and Oklahoma University are set to resume with a doubleheader this afternoon and tonight in Manhattan, Kansas.
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Eddie J. Brietz's Sports Roundup from New York
Texas will send four or five native sons to the national open in Fort Worth, with Cowboys eager to raise funds. Bob Pastor and Turkey Thompson plan a coast shot, Larry MacPhail boasts a Derby claim, and fan bets center on Gallahadian and Whirlaway. Bob Feller could earn $1,000 if he throws a no-hitter before the Eddie Cantor show. Ken Overlin bets $500 on Billy Loose.
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Fractured Verse Narrates a Turbulent Russian Character
A fragmented poem portrays a troubled Russian figure amid winter hardship and emotional turmoil. It hints at fear and tension while depicting restless movements and a sense of menace.
Derby Aftermath and Derby Picks Stir Anticipation
Derby forecasts reveal a Louisville businessman planning a debutante party tied to the 1943 Kentucky Derby. Jockey Eddie Arcaro rides Whirlaway as the top choice, while pundits and observers debate hat contests and Preakness repeat potential amid lively gambling chatter.
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Conn to Fight on June 18 in Neck Match
Billy Conn begged for it cried for it used everything in the book to get it. Kinley notes Conn will face him in a June 18 bout described as a neck contest with Kinley asserting the forthcoming payoff.
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Short Stories Denver Grows In Baseball Leagues
Denver in the Class D Western league signals a push back into organized baseball, with a population larger than several American, coast, and Texas league cities. Freddie Fitzsimmons praises the Dodgers over the 1933 Giants, while S. S. Barnes buys football guide rights from American Sports Publishing. Teetotaler Clark Griffith bans beer at Washington park but tolerates liquor ads on fences if paid.
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Derby Dope Predicts Porter's Cap Victory by Ten Lengths
Derby picker Tom O'Reilly of New York's P.M. is pleased with his Derby record. He predicted Porter's Cap would win by 10 lengths, while the boss finished fourth by 10 lengths, giving O'Reilly a batting average of .500.
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Gleeson’s .313 Batting Mark Tied to Reds Trades
Jimmy Gleeson of the Reds posted a .313 batting average twice in his career and, on each occasion, was involved in a trade soon after.
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Monarch Beers wins ABC five-man bowling title
In a year ago record Monarch Beers of Chicago captured the ABC five-man bowling title with a 3 047 score. The event featured a strong field and steady performance sequence.
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Millers Seek Tie for First in Tight American Association Race
Manager Tom Sheehan calls on Elon Hogsett to pitch the Minneapolis Millers against Toledo led by ex major leaguer George Gill. A Millers win would tie them with idle Louisville for the top spot while Kansas City’s 9 6 win over Louisville tightens the race. Lloyd Christopher belted a two run homer in the eighth to seal KC's victory.
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Knudsen Urges Defense Priority for Tool Makers
William S. Knudsen, director of the Office of Production Management, releases a letter urging machine tool builders to place defense work ahead of other tasks and focus on the country’s welfare. He calls for ingenuity, initiative and aggression in boosting production. The Kansas City Blues will host the New York Yankees in an exhibition game on June 9.
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Christian Institute to Host Friday Lecture on May 9
The Christian Institute class meets Fridays at 2 p m in the second floor classroom of the Community building. Nelle Jewell from the Kansas City headquarters will lecture on Super Being and Super Powers this Friday May 9.
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