Derby prospects fade for 76th Kentucky Derby field
At Churchill Downs Louisville May 6 1950 slow track could sharpen for a fast Derby with 15 colts named Your Host ridden by Johnny Longden as favorite to win the 76th running. hill prince chords and other contenders like Morvich and Greek Ship loom as potential threats in a wide open race. Weather remains unsettled with possible showers before the 4 40 p m post.
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Costa
Lauviaville
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Keeneland
Johnny Longden
Host
Morvich
Roses
Virginia
Eddie Arcaro
Odda
Mlarte
California
Virg
Moana
Temas
Robert J. Kleberg
King Ranch
Kentucky
Wen
Reigh
Wine Birds
Sunglow
Oklahoma
Tom Gray
Buthia Stable
Mahmoud
Tom
Whiner
Hill Prince
Hawley
Walter Fegete
Hallieboy
Abercrombie Smith
William Irenpeting
Fron Jatet Manele
Jaco Andeibeusa
Willorene
Trent
Bearbea
Wugh Fullerton, Jr
P Bperts Eder
New York
Ben Fow
Columbia
Muldoon
Reds Nork
Shenandoah Blues
Fow
Lions
Mangervua
Reade resigns as Shawnee Mission head basketball coach
Harold Reade relinquishes his post after long service since 1838 as coach of the Indian quintets. Rob Johnner takes over head duties and will also direct the football program. Alumni and varsity games and upcoming schedule details follow, noting injuries and roster gaps for next season.
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Harold Reade
Shawnes Mission High School
Reade
Rob Johnner
Reade Oeant
Shawne
Imation
Harold
Baker
Aggie
Oldsters
Lyle’ Koontz
Ei Lads
Graham
Dick Jensen
Lawrence High
Hi Faubion
Ted Maupin
Elmer Creviston
Harry Kane
Gerald Hackney
Washburn Takes Central Conference Track Crown in Kansas City
Washburn University claimed the Central Conference title in Kansas City with 14 points in the two deep events, topping Pittsburg State, Emporia State, Rockhurst, Benedictine, and Fort Hays. Individual champion Fittanary won the 600 yard event as Washburn dominated the meet with a strong four man team score. Winds hampered low scores, but the Ichabods secured first overall and led the standings with a 1,087 total.
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Kansas City
Rockhurst Beats Emporia State to End Skid in Two Games
In Emporia Kansas Rockhurst toppled Emporia State 15-5 in a night game as Jim Quinlan limited the Hornets to three hits. Rockhurst previously won the day game after a late rally by seven runs in the second inning. The victories snapped Rockhurst's five game losing streak and improved the team’s mood after a rough stretch.
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Cidlege
Rockhurst
Emporia State
C. of E
Jim Quinlan
Assigned Teams Form for South Perk League Baseball
A meeting set the framework for the Bouthic baseball league season starting Monday June 5. Teams and player assignments are listed, including Orborne John McGires. Hared Roberson. Willams Douce Boren. Burton Pontius. Richard Rust. Jerod Wilcog. Danny Grover. Lester Walker. Jack Warner. Korie Kherick. Steele Kee. Willie Me quer. Howald Kunkle. Buddy Freort Narr 04 brankie Master kamp. Koner aunt. Hichard Colbert. Jimmie Furman. Dest Hubbel ey Peargon. Jim Shannon. Curtin Mel pW Berrhoewer. Yen Dare. Jobe Priten- Wiesd Melia nie Haver. Lawrence tee Wad Newt Bo eee. Wolfe Jatin Drain detoe anenk. Terry SL cobewn. Marian Milter. TEMES faery Freeing. Chari unt ord. Ttisgeer. Hable Whateet tgatee White. Bite NT merit Mar a Daadin Newmith. Scottion Mite Wiebe Rare ohen Tarniee Hote Scotia rien Datel. Minrie. O win Larry Kerr Tats Carel Dae Wilt Nai Menny Richard Curtte. Jarre Aer Mouee. Ishel. Ronnie Richard winta mantte.
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CUA
John McGires
Junior Chamber of Commitree
Hared Roberson
Ek Willams
Douce Boren
Belaid Pine
Burton Pontius
Richard Rust
Jerod Wilcog
Danny Grover
Lester Walker
Jack Warner
Korie Kherick
Steele Kee
Willie Me
Howald Kunkle
Buddy Freort
Brankie Masterkamp
Koner
Hichard Colbert
Jimmie Furman
Hubbel
Ey Peargon
Jim Shannon
Major League Leaders Amid Rough Scribble Summary
Disjointed OCR notes list leaders across multiple baseball stats and players. Names like DiMe Pat Majeski Chicago and Henrich New York appear with runs batted in and hits. The passage mixes team abbreviations and partial surnames, with unclear metrics and scattered locales.
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Pat Majeski
Chicago
Teak Rioston
Zarila
Boater
New York
Henrich
Maggio
Padelphia
Haniacure
WiTiame
Braten
Weel Sr Bens
Gittlinger
Philaaelphis
St Lauie
Tattingatu
Tribe Combination Pays Off With Baseball Wiee
In a mixed recap from Friday’s schedule only three games were played. Eddie Lyons hit a ninth inning triple to spark Louisville’s five hit total and Jimmy Gleason’s ninth inning RBI sealed a 9-? win for Whiter Ford over Ren Johnson. Mickey Wittek sparked the tying run with a double before Drescher sacrificed him to scoring position.
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Eddie Lyons
Louisville
Jimmy Gleason
Kansas City
Hives
Whiter Ford
Mickey Wittek
Bill Drescher
Pie Lorcik
Wan
Joe Muffamatto
Saturay
Sports Mirror: Beaten Chicago Trio Tops Five Man Title
In Gohring mn, Ber haseman leads a Chicago victory, ending a decade of rivalry. Indiana, Banten, and others chase the league lead as the White Sez slip into contention. Tens years of drama echo across the American League standings with a 3 1 victory.
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Ber Haseman
Chicago
Indiana
Banten
Basten
Leopard Fatality Report Sparks District Inquiry
One leopard reportedly killed in an Indian district over two years, prompting officials to reviews. Local authorities report multiple wildlife incidents with ongoing investigations and safety measures planned.
Women Golfers Schedule Opens May Sixteen at Country Club
Busy schedule announced for women golfers at the country club with events starting May 16 at 9 30. Foursomes May 1 at 4 pm guest days golf and bridge luncheons in June and July feature flags blind bowty and independence day activities plus a club championship tournament and handicraft events. An earlier note cites American henna averages for 1949 compared with 1925.
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Geeer
Blind Bowty
Beoth
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