Sooner Baseball Visit to Kansas Opens Big Six Series
Oklahoma Sooners travel to Mount Oread to face Kansas Jayhawks in the opener of a two game Big Six baseball set at 3 o'clock tomorrow. Knute Kresie or Lefty Horak may start on the mound for Oklahoma as the Sooners seek another conference win following a pair of wins over Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knute Kresie
Lefty Horak
Kansas
Oklahoma Sooners
Mount Oread
Mike Getto
Kansas Jayhawkers
Sooners
University of Texas
Texans
Toledo Mud Hens
Ore
Tulsa
Philadelphia Phillies
Norman
Jap” Haskell
Baylor
Kansas State
Iowa State
Texas
Oklahoma A
Cowboys
Jimmy
Pepe
Sooner
Jayhawkers
John Heath
Harold Parks
Preince Ward
Sophomiores
Wilson wins Bankers Golf title at Wichita course
H W Wilson of Horton captured the Kansas Bankers championship with a 77 on a rain soaked Wichita Country Club course. He finished two strokes ahead of H H Heimple of Wichita and R A Brown of Arkansas City. Lloyd Bishop of Clearwater won the handicap event with a net 67. The tournament was part of the Bankers Association annual convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Kansas Bankers
H. W. Wilson
Horton
Wichita Country Club
H. H. Heimple
R. A. Brown
Arkansas City
Lloyd Bishop
Clearwater
Bankers’ Association
Oklahoma Baseball Hosts Calendar Friday This Weekend
Oklahoma baseball teams host a regional calendar Friday with a Saturday clash in Columbia. Kansas track and tennis and golf teams also head to Columbia for events. Leavenworth hosts a regional high school track meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Saturda Oklahoma
Kansas
Columbia
Leavenworth
Kansas City Blues Home Schedule May Games
Kansas City Blues announce a May home stretch with series against Indianapolis on May 9 10 11 Louisville on May 12 13 St Paul on May 15 16 17 and Minneapolis on May 18 19 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Blues
Indianapolis
Louisville
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Yanks Stumble to cellar as Indians topple them 10 4
The world champion New York Yankees sit in last in the American League after dropping 11 of 17, including a 10 4 loss to the Cleveland Indians. Hal Trosky and Rollie Hemsley homered for Cleveland while Joe DiMaggio and Joe Gordon shined for New York. The Red Sox, A’s, White Sox and Giants posted wins elsewhere as pennant race moves unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Yankees
Yanks
Cleveland Indians
al Smith
New York
Hal Trosky
Rollie Hemsley
Seabiscuit Retired After Hollywood Park Farewell
Seabiscuit, NEA Telephoto Turfdom's top money winner, is loaded into a van at Hollywood Park, Cal., for a trip to trainer C. S. Howard's northern California ranch where the famous horse will be retired after a final appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Howard
Hollywood Park
Cal
Howard
Calipois Ranch
Yesterday's Results Across Leagues
Scores from the Associated Press: American Association Milwaukee 7 Columbus 6. Boston 10 Cincinnati 4. New York 10 Pittsburgh 6. St. Louis 7 Philadelphia 4. Brooklyn at Chicago postponed by rain. American League Cleveland 10 New York 4. Boston 5 Detroit 4. Philadelphia 10 St. Louis 8. Chicago 6 Washington 3. Western Association rain postponements Texas League games Dallas Oklahoma City postponed Fort Worth Tulsa rain. San Antonio 5 Shreveport 1. Houston 4 Beaumont 3. Arkansas-Missouri Fayetteville Neosho 1. Siloam Springs Carthage rain. Southern Association Birmingham 10 Knoxville 4. Memphis 4 Chattanooga 3. New Orleans 11 Nashville 7. Atlanta 8 Little Rock 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Louisville
Toledo
Columbus
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Chicago
New York
Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Detroit
St. Louiz
Washington
Dallas
Oklahoma City
Fort Worth
Tulsa
San Antonio
Shreveport
Houston
Beaumont
Fayetteville
Neosho
Siloam Springs
Carthage
Southern Association
Birmingham
Knoxville
Memphis
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Nashville
Atlanta
Little Rock
U S Ahead With Plans For Olympic Track Trial
Los Angeles will host the United States Olympic track and field trials July 10 13 despite cancellation of the Games. K L Tug Wilson Northwestern athletic director and chairman of the American Olympic track committee announced the plan and said athletes who make the team will receive the same medals and certificates as the Olympics would have awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Los Angeles
K. L. “Tug” Wilson
Northwestern
Saints chase Western association bid in 1940 race
St Joseph leads the circuit with an .833 pace as Fort Smith Joplin and Springfield loom as strong contenders for the Western Association's 1940 four. Topeka Owls despite pitching troubles and rainouts hope for improvement as schedules set with St Joseph at Joplin and other matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
St. Joseph
Saints
Fort Smith
Joplin
Springfield
Gene Sullivan
News-Press
Sullivan
St. Joe
Muskogee
Salina
Hutchinson
Hack Wilson
Topeka Owls
Owls
Wilson
St. Joseph’s
Golf and Tennis Titles At Stake In Emporia Meet
Emporia Kansas May 9 The central conference tennis and golf championships will be decided tomorrow and Saturday a week ahead of the loop track meet. The scheduling shift follows state high school events on May 17 and 18 to free courts and links. Wichita is favored to win golf with Southwestern strong in tennis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Kan
Wichita
Southwestern
Gee Released by Pirates to Syracuse on Option
Pittsburgh May 9 Pro Pitcher Johnny Gee the tallest man in major league baseball and the Pirates highest priced rookie was sent back to Syracuse in the International league under option with 24 hour recall. He reportedly cost the Pirates 73 in players and cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Johnny Gee
Syracuse
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates
Plans to Break Jacobs Monopoly Fizzle at Ebbets Field
Humbert J. Fugazy aims to break Mike Jacobs control but prospects stall. Opening bout Bob Pastor versus Red Burman at Ebbets Field on June 6 is canceled. Dodgers flew to Chicago in two charters, insured for $640000. Players question cross country air travel as a permanent routine. Seabiscuit’s first foal named First Biscuit. Bill Terry seeks to bring Pep Young or Lee Hamdley from Pittsburgh to the Giants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Humbert J. Fugazy
Mike Jacobs
Bob Pastor
Red Burman
Ebbets Field
Dodgers
St. Looey
Chicago
Old Seabiscuit
Bill Terry
Pep Young
Lee Hamdley
Pittsburgh
Giants
No Gambling Sign At Park May Explain Betting Risk
A front page note says the Cards posted a large No Gambling sign at their ballpark possibly influencing Ray Blades to use only one pitcher on Tuesday. A Belmont Park trainer asserts Bimelech showed nervousness in two-year-old races and was scratched from events. he suspects a recurrence after last Saturday. In a recent game the Rosenblums of Cleveland fielded an outfield all wearing glasses. Ed Barrow not considering entering Yankees in claiming races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Blades
Belmont Park
Bimelech
Bimmie
Rosenblums
Cleveland
Ed Barrow
Lightweight Lew Jenkins Declared In Peak Condition
Pr Joseph H Cowan reports Jenkins is physically sound emotionally poised and psychologically prepared after a careful survey. British authorities bar Farr and Boone from scrapping during the war. In Phoenix an 11 year old wins a harness race mile test in straight heats. Andy Coakley praises Ted Harrison Yale lefty as best hitter seen in the league. Johnny Rizzo and Vince DiMaggio involved in a stung affair on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Cowan
Lew Jenkins
Lew
Tommy Farr
Eric Boone
Phoenix
Ariz
Andy Coakley
Columbia
Ted. Harrison
Yale
Johnny Rizzo
Vince DiMaggio
Congratulations to couples with $2 marriage licenses
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin notes couples who paid $2 down for marriage licenses, applauding those who chose practical steps over religious or formal hurdles. The item highlights a quirky local rite and adds a light, community tone to the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn C. Doyle
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
One Minute Interview with Fight Manager Al Weill
Al Weill says Arturo Godoy will become world heavyweight champion by adapting to any fighting style. He cites Godoy's versatility and strategic approach as key strengths for future title success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Weill
Arturo Godoy
Stars Shine as Sluggers Drive Early Week Wins
Hal Trosky hit two homers and drove in four as the Indians beat the Yankees 10-4. Babe Young collected four RBIs with four straight singles in the Giants 16-6 win over the Pirates. Stu Martin blasted two homers to lift the Cardinals over the Phillies 7-4. Benny McCoy had four hits to pace the Athletics 10-8 victory over the Browns. Eddie Miller homered and drove in three for the Bees in a win over the Reds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Giants
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Babe Young
Giants
Cliff Melton
Stu Martin
St. Louis Cardinals
Phillies
Bill McGee
Phils
Gus Suhr
Hal Trosky
Indians
Yankees
Ed Smith
Clint
Brown
White Sox
Senators
New York
Cardinals
St. Louis
Jack Wilson
Red Sox
Shore
Tigers
Benny McCoy
Athletics
Browns
Eddie Miller
Bees
Boston
Reds
Indians and Red Sox clash in early season showdown
In New York Oscar Vitt’s Indians promise to challenge the Red Sox and Yankees after a Boston setback. Vitt cites inadequate pitching from Boston while praising his own lineup. Bob Feller, nicknamed Slugger Feller, signs autographs and recalls a Boston triple that sparked chatter in the lobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cleveland Indians
Boston Red Sox
Oscar Vitt
Yankees
Oscar
Sox
Indians
Boston
Lefty Grove
Red Sox
Bob Feller
Feller
Robert
Witt
Bob
Wichita University Tops Kansas State In Dual Meet
In Wichita on May 9 1948 Wichita University defeated Kansas State College in a tennis and golf dual. The netmen won 4-2 while the golf team prevailed 14172 to 342 with tennis played indoors due to rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Wichita University
Kansas
State College
Dixie handicap winners and past racing fire incidents
Today notes that a year ago Marshall Field's Sir Damien with Don Meade won $22,025 in the Dixie handicap. Three years ago 16 horses perished including J W Martin's Preakness candidate Triple Action when a Pimlico barn burned. Five years ago Max Baer was burned on the chest by a blank cartridge explosion in a movie set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Field
Sir Damien
Don Meade
J. W. Martin
Pimlico Track
Max Baer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oklahoma Baseballers
K. A
Jayhawks
BIG Six
Missouri
Nebraska
By William Ferguson
Wes Cons
Bankers
Judson Bailey
Associated Press
Joe McCarthy
Joe DiMaggio
Joe Gordon
Detroit Tigers
Philadelphia A
St. Louis Browns
Benny
McCoy
Chicago White Sox
Clint Brown
Cincinnati Reds
Boston Bees
Paul Derringer
The
American Association
U. S
Victor
Ethel Mars
Alan Fenney
Ill
Gee
BUCS
Babe
Swat
Babe Ruth
Julia
Richard Wells Flanders
Melrose
Mass
Miss Atlas
Rosemary Lane
By Eddie Brietz
By Gayle Talbot
Ban Johnson
Fairbury
Marysville
Arrow
Pioneer
Raul Riganti
Buenos Aires
Indianapolis Speedway
Sports Mirror
Asbury Park
Jayhawk Garage
Ross James
MEC
MTC
Sonos
Firestone
Firestone Champion Tires
Firestone Champion
H.D
Fritz CO
J. R. Williams
Woods
Lone Star
Orwill Ams
NEA Service
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!