Kansas and Nebraska Divide Honors in Rain Laden Meet
The University of Kansas opened its Big Six home season against Nebraska, splitting events as rain halted indoors tennis after two singles and one doubles, while golfers battled mud at the Country Club. Kansas won two of three tennis matches indoors, Nebraska edged Kansas in the lone doubles, and golf saw Nebraska take the overall medal scores with Reed and McEntire dominating despite deteriorating conditions.
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University of Nebraska
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Robinson Gymnasium
Delmar Curry
K. U
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Curry
Love
Hopt
Nebraska
Reed
McEntire
Hunt
Zuspan
Johnson
Carter
Oatsman
Ashley
Grover Johnson
Aiih
Clare Cing
Glen Oatman
Dave Carter
Oatman
Glen Ashler
Ashley and Johnson
Dews Zuspan
Rosen Leads Batters In American Association Averages
Chicago May 9 Goodwin son Louisville center fielder led the circuit early in the season and tops weekly averages with a .394 mark in 225 at bats 94 plate appearances 37 hits 50 bases including four doubles and three triples. Rosenthal St Paul 372, Gaffke Minneapolis 359, Simons Louisville 358, Weintraub Columbus 356, Bocek Kansas City 412 in nine games, Fette St Paul 5-0, Spencer 4-0.
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Chicago
Goodwinson
Louisville
Rosen
Thursby
Larry Rosenthal
St. Paul
Rosenthal
Fabian Gaffke
Minneapolis
Mel Simons
Paul Weintraub
Columbus
Browne
George
Norman
Milt Bocek
Kansas City
Joe Valenti
Lou Fette
Glen Spencer
A Pinch Hitter Ruins a Manager s Strategy
Kansas City May 9 two of three western association baseball games were rained out. Bennie Bengough of Joplin signalled to walk bases full to reach a left swinger Amelung but Springfield catcher Louis Salatich pinch hit and drove a fly to score Schuerbaum after the catch. Rain caused postponements Ponca City at Hutchinson and Muskogee at Bartlesville.
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Kansas City
Cpi
Joplin
Bennie Bengough
Springfield
Bengough
Ponca City
Hutchinson
Muskogee
Bartlesville
Stars Homer Trio Lifts Teams in Card Cubs Tilt
Johnny Mize and Joe Medwick powered the Cardinals to a big win with two homers and seven RBIs. Pooch Puccinelli homered to beat the Yankees for the Athletics. Red Kress went 4 for 4 against the Red Sox. Cy Blanton's relief helped the Pirates prevail.
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Arwine dAiteft
Ceans
Johnny Mize
Joe Medwick
Cards
Cubs
Pooch Puccinelli
Athletics
Yankees
Red Kress
Senators
Red Sox
Cy Blanton
Pirates
Wrestling Last Night Report From Several Cities
Detroit Ali Baba at Turkey threw Nango Singmala from North Bergen. Little Wolf, 215 pounds, threw Alphonss Bisignanc from Des Moines. Conn Dropkick Mur defeated Eddie King in Boston 5 to 0. New York two out of three falls.
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Aie Teet
Detroit
Ali_ Baba
Turkey
Nango Singmala
North Bergen
Ghiet Little Wolf
Alphonss Bisignanc
Des Moines
Eport
Conn
Mur
Strange royalties and ancient anesthesia contrast
The piece notes a $200,001 royalty check for General Grant's memoirs, which he never saw as he died after its completion. It then surveys modern anesthesia’s rise since the mid 19th century, contrasting ancient Egyptian practices and the era’s medical methods with today’s standards. It also touches on 16th to 17th century Protestant Dutch Spain religious strife and 1648 Dutch rise to power.
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General Grant
Netherlands
Spain
Holland
Tough on hurlers! Pitchers wear down as bats dominate
Major league baseball sees few complete games as batters terrorize mound men. Charley Ruffing pitched the Yankees to a 3-2 loss to the Athletics while the Pirates defeated the Cubs 11-9. Cardinals surge to NL lead with Johnny Mize homers and Medwick drives in five. Dizzy Dean used in relief as Cubs rally. Senators top Red Sox 12-9 as Lefty Grove completes five for Boston.
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Associated Press
Charley Ruffing
Yankees
Athletics
Pirates
Cubs
Reds
Senators
Red Sox
Boston Bees
Danny MacFayden
Giant
Carl Hubbell
Phillies
Cards
St. Louis Browns
Lefty Grove
Johnny Mize
Joe Medwick
Frankie Frisch
Dizzy Dean
Cincinnnati
Ernie Lombardi
Kiki Cuyler
Sox
Bostonians
Olympic Team Horses to Show at Fort Leavenworth
The United States Olympic equestrian team will exhibit at Fort Leavenworth on May 16 and 17. The event features three day horses in schooling at 8 a.m. May 16, hunting horse trials, flat races, steeple chases, and Sunday jumping demonstrations from 9 a.m. onward with hunter and jumper classes and obstacles up to three feet.
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United States
Fort Leavenworth
Brubaker Tops Up In Batting Race For Pirates
New York May 9 Bill Brubaker former Kansas City player now at Pirates third base made strong stride toward leading Major League batting in the past week. He trails Bill Terry who hits .556, with Brubaker posting solid averages as he regulars the Pirates hot corner. Billy Sullivan of the Indians also moved up while not enough at bats to stay listed.
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Bill Brubaker
Kansas City
Pirates
Billy Sullivan
Cleveland Indians
Young Brubaker
Bill Terry
Sullivan
Demaree
Chicago
Jordan
Boston
Herman
Cubs
Medwick
Cards
Moore
Giants
Haslin
Phills-Bees
American Sullivan
Indians
R. Ferrell
Red Soz
Chapman
Yankee
Crosett
Yankees
Gehrig
Puccinelli
A.s
Lewis
Senators
Moses
Athletic
Boxing Roundup Scores and Ring News Across Cities
Associated Press roundup lists boxers from New York to Hollywood with results including decisions and knockouts. Notables: Tony Canzoneri, Erle, Harvey Woods, Armando Sicilla, Fred Apostoli, Ceferino Garcia, and Jackie Burke among others. mentions Walt Gordon as UC scout.
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New _York
Tony Canzoneri
New York
Sis MecLarnin
Vancouver
B. C
Erle
Johnny Sheppard
Cleveland
Tommy Howells
Buffalo
Milwaukee
Frankie Battaglia
Palmyra
Wis
Ralph Chong
New Orleans
Eau’ Claire
Harvey Woods
St. Paul
Jackie Sharlikes
Minneapolis
Peoria
Armando Sicilla
Springfield
Dave Barry
Chicago
St. Louis
Billy Beauhard
St. Louts
Lorenzo’ Lovings
San Francisco
Fred <Apostoli
Eddia
Babe) Riske
Syracuse
Hollywood
Ceferino Garcia
Angeles
Jackie Burke
Ogden
Utah
Pal Es Eel
Canzoneri Wins Windy Finish At Madison Square Garden
New York crowds saw Tony Canzoneri rally from a first round knockdown to defeat Jimmy McLarnin 9 to 5 in a bout that shattered the Irishman's title hopes. Canzoneri led after the initial round, winning seven of the remaining nine rounds, and the $85,763.50 gate marked a Garden record in four years. Postfight, McLarnin hinted at retirement while Canzoneri expressed interest in a lightweight title showdown with Lou Ambers.
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New York
Tony Canzoneri
Madison Square Garden
Canzoneri
Jimmy McLarnin
McLarnin
Vancouver
Jimmy
Tony
Pop Foster
Pop
Barney Ross
Lou Ambers
EXPECT MOUND DUEL IN LEAVENWORTH FOR LEAGUE LEAD
Lawrence and Leavenworth contest a pivotal Ban Johnson league game as Liell faces Dickson. Rain threatens. shifts in Lawrence lineup include Coffin leading off and Sehon dropping to shortstop with Tobler and Holcom in midorder.
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Lawrence
Leavenworth
Jay Lees
Topeka
Lefty Liell
Wits
Murray Dickson
Liell
Dickson
Emporia
Eteran
Elzy Davis
Warner Coffin
Russell Sehon
Coffin
Pat Holcom
Victor Tobler
Holecom
Clifford Madosh
John Carey
Ralph Houk
Wilbur Duver
Harold Liell
Dizzy Dean Seeks Best Season After Reform Promise
Chicago May 9 Dizzy Dean the St Louis Cardinals star said he is serious about reform after signing his 1936 contract. He predicted the best year of his career, claiming his arm and condition are at an all time high and that the days of tomfoolery are over. Independence High Wins Pittsburg Kan May 9 Independence high school scored 37% to win a regional track meet, Pittsburg placing second with 29 and other scores listed.
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Kan
Wichita North High School
Eureka
Augusta
Eskridge
Emporia
Chicago
Peck
Jerome H
Dizzy” Dean
St. Louis Cardinals
Diz
Cardinal
Dean
Independence High
Pittsburg
Independence High School
Fort Scott
Frontenac
Chanute
Girard
Coffeyville
Fredonia
Walton
United States Poised to Sweep Berlin Olympics, Yankee Coach Predicts
Herald Anson Bruce, American head coach of Austria, argues the U S will dominate events at the Berlin 1936 Games. He cites Germany's disciplined system, Austria's optimism, and Britain's raw talent, while noting France's weakness and Finland's top-tier runners.
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Yankee
Associated Press
Herald
Anson Bruce
Mara Mon
Anis
U.S
Berlin
Athter
Europe
Vienna
U. S
Germany
Hitler
Bavarian
Austria
Ungary
Balkans
Czechoslovakia
Ted Meredith
Italy
Boyd Comstock
Great Britain
France
Sweden
Finland
Norway
Holland
Omaha Wins Victor Wild Stakes in English Debut
Omaha, William Woodward's four year old chestnut colt, signaled his English turf debut by winning the Victor Wild stakes at 1 1/8 miles. The American champion last year in Derby, Preakness, Belmont, and Arlington Classic was a 4 to 5 favorite, finishing one and one half lengths ahead of Montrose with Lobau five lengths back.
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Kimpton Park
Eng
Omaha
William Woodward
America
Rain Cancels Kansas State Nebraska Baseball Games
Rain caused postponement of a two game series between Kansas State and Nebraska. Both yesterday and today games were rained off, delaying the schedule in Manhattan.
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Manhattan
Kan
Kansas State
Nebraska University
Baldwin Notes Highlight Local Socials and Visits
Baldwin hosts a string of social events with visitors from Lawrence Ottawa and beyond. Prof Leach and sister Elizabeth Leach joined local gatherings including a Lotus club luncheon and Baker Campus tours. Dr Warnock and family return to Baldwin. PE0 sisters host a mothers party with readings and music by Mrs Chubb and Miss Huey. Injuries from an accident near Baldwin improve at Memorial Hospital.
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Alfred E. Leach
Valley Falls
Elizabeth Leach
Valleyalls
A. L. Ryan
Shawnee
Ives Chapel
Philippines
Ryan
Beryl Mitchell
Ottawa
Samuel A. Lough
Harriet A. Milner
Lotus Club
Lawrence
Baldwin
Bennett
Baker
First Methodist Church
Bishop Quayle
Case Library
Harriet Osborne
Miss Osborne
James’ Aus
Mesdames
Rudinger
Reiderer
Perkins
Mack, Decker
Dr. Boicourt
Dorothy
Clair A. Harpster
Clair, Jr
Lough
Harriet Milner
Chetopa
Parsons
J. C. Warnock
Kansas City
Clark Cottage
South 8Th Street
Martin
J. C. Wilson
Charles E. Beeks
Gayle Chubb
Chapter CK
Virginia Scott Miner
Kansas City Star
The
Woman's Home Companion
Miner
Chubb
Baker School of the Arts
Grace Huey
Walter King
Memorial Hospital
David McKinney
King
Walter Kennedy
Edward Randall
Earle Kirker
Chicago
Harry Barnett
Kirker
Baldwin Funeral Ties Stir Local Travel and Theft News
Cleveland resident intercepted to return for Baldwin funeral. M R Linscott of Topeka visited Baldwin friends as Mr and Mrs Linscott move to Los Angeles. Petty thefts hit Santa Fe station and Purity Lunch with trunks found, silver spared. Police investigate. expect updates soon.
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Baldwin
M. R. Linscott
Topeka
Linscott
Baker
Los Angeles
Santa Fe
Mike Scanlon
Pittsburg
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