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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1946

Page

6

Kansas overwhelms Missouri in chilly dual track meet

Kansas swept the Missouri Tigers 85 to 45 at Memorial Stadium in a cold, rain‑soaked dual. Charley Black led with 13 points and wins in shot put, pole vault, and discus while Ecofield, Steland and Zimmer tied for high jump. Johnny Jackson claimed the 400 yard dash, Hal Moore won mile and two miles, and the Jayhawkers prep for the Big Six at Lincoln May 17–18.

University of Kanana Missouri Tigers Memorial Stadium Charley Black Kansas Wor Ecofield Steland Zimmer Black Robinson Elbel Stevens Tdester Welton Gaultney Missouri Tiger Walton Karl Elbe Andy Lunsford Bob Laptad Dick Shea Wallace Desterhart Lunsford Jayhawkers Gerond Chronister Jackson Mirsouri Wen Rownary Binaourl Peck Teatara Misssouri Weconide Wen Gauttne Mingourt Welvin Kansiecar Friel Welton Kanann Rorond Gadines Ppecourt Ablt Kanaas Iuap Fad Shen Desterhall Taneford Binck Kaname Recond Romaon Kananei Kanans Seatielf Atoland Kanean Pole Kanahs Sreheris Karneat Beotiels

American League and National League Scores Incomplete Report

The page lists no games scheduled for the American Association season and notes a Brooklyn 4 Boston 2 result in the National League. Several entries are garbled with mentions of postponed games and a curfew affecting play, making details unclear.

American Association National League Brooklyn Boston Americen Tee Baaron Lew Washinton

Rain Delays Four Western League Games In Weekend Schedule

Rain forced postponement of three Western Association games with a fourth, Topeka at Fort Smith, called after one inning as Topeka led 2 0. Remaining games listed Joplin at Muskogee, St Joseph at Hutchinson, Leavenworth at Salina. Leavenworth Braves and Topeka Owls stay tied for first. Fort Smith holds second.

Topeka Fort Smith Gianta Joplin Muskogee St. Joseph Hutchinson Leavenworth Salina Leavenworth Braves Topeka Owls Fortmith

All Games Postponed In Kansas Oklahoma Missouri League

All games in the Kansas Oklahoma Missouri league were postponed due to rain and wet grounds. The schedule listed Chanute at Topeka, Carthage at Pittsburg, and Miami at Bartlesville, with today’s games to feature Chanute Owls, Carthage Cardinals, and Bartlesville Oilers in remaining matchups.

Associated Press Chanute Carthage Pittsburg Yorn Miami Bartlesville Gamea Chanute Owls Tole Carthage Cardinals Pittsary Bartlesville Oilers

Texas A and M threaten as title chase fuels meet

Dope favors Texas Station se. university of used to repeat today as South Conference track and field champion. Texas A and M strong threat, Arkansas opposition, and several records in danger. Allen Lawler and Mill Martineson tied 100 yards in 8.5. Fred Wolcott 1989 record noted. Texas gained 14 finals spots in seven events. Rice, Baylor, Arkansas, and others scored. Sprinters faced uncertainties with possible point adjustments as finals loom.

Station University of Texas A Arkr Texas Allen Lawler Tex ‘An Mill Martineson Marler Fred Wolcott Rice John Robertson Taylor Baylor Arkansas Southern Methodist Texas Christian Jim Bud ‘Sford Aubrey Fowler Lawler

Kansas Tennis Wins Despite Rain to Go 1–0

Kansas defeated Missouri 1–0 on KU courts in gusting winds as rain halted play. Bel Groom beat Ray Monally 6-3 3-6 6-3 for the winning point, while Roy Shoat fell to Manning before the weather ended the match. Kansas eyes a Big Six title and remains undefeated with nine straight wins.

University of Kansas University of Missouri K.U Beli Groom Lawrence Marks- Man Kansas Missouri Ray Monally Groom Monally Roy Shoat Shoat Nebraska Lincoln

Red Sox rally to tie as Braves edge Brooks win

In a chaotic seventh inning York, DiMaggio and others helped the Red Sox tie 5-4 before Brooks defeated the Braves 4-2. Art Herring relieved, fanning Honp and ending the game with Holmes pop out.

Associated Press York Red Sox Don DiMaggio New York N. Dedvers Art Herring Baer Johnny Honp Tommy Holmes Brooks Braves

Red Sox end Yankees win streak with 5-4 victory at Yankee Stadium

Boston tops New York 5-4 to stretch its lead over the Yankees to five and a half games as Joe Dobson outduels Red Ruffing. The 64,183 crowd watched a rare NY pennant race shift amid Boston’s 15th straight win streak and a revived Bronx–Boston rivalry.

Associated Press Joe Cronin Boston Red Sox New York Yankee Yankees Red Sox New York Nine Sox Bronx Bombers Roi Sox New Yorkers Yan Sees Agua Shererk Taueillage Hoxton Tate Ruffing

Metkovich signs contract at Wellington high school term

Georges Metkovich agreed to a two run advance in basketball at Wellington High School for the next term. A Yankees win featured Joe DiMaggio hitting a grand slam for a 4 3 lead before Boston rallied with Rucy York driving in Doerr and Dom DiMaggio’s single. Earl Johnson earned the win after relieving Dobson. Ruftin g’s successor took the loss. Major league action saw Brooklyn edge Boston 4 2 in an arc light game, St Louis and Philadelphia tied 15 innings, others rained out or idle.

Georges Metkovich Wellington High School Joe DiMaggio Yankees Dobson Sox Rucy York Bobby Doerr Dom di Maglo Joe Earl Johnson Rue Rufting Brooklyn Boston Braves St. Louis Centinals Philadelphia Athletica Washington

Regional high school track meet yields AA and A titles

Topeka won the AA regional with 121 points led by Apitz and Pringle while Maryville topped Class A with 184 points and Marion headed Class B. Wichita North set medley relay records in the Coffeyville meet, and Concordia won Class A at Beloit with Richard Hanson as top scorer. Other regional results across Kansas include Hugoton sweeping Class B in Garden City and Don Hardy’s sprint double aiding Hugoton.

Manhattan Kan Topeka Little Marynville Durks Axtell Coffeyville Wichita North Arkansas City Independence Ft. Scott Columbus Beloit Concordia Smith Center Osborne Lincoln Courtland Esbow Glen Elder Burr Oak Clyde Republic Mankato Bennington Richard Hanson Darrail Dean Glenn Elder Garden City Kaw Don Hardy Hugoton Meade Fowler Cimarron Coldwater Scoti Macksville Elkhart Moscow Garfield Deerfield Pakie Syracuse Holcomb

Oklahoma Aggies Favored To Win Conference Title

Wichita Kansas reports Oklahoma A and M and Cowboys were favorites to win the Missouri Valley track and field title. In tennis and golf events rain delayed play at 18 holes Carson of Wichita shot a 79. Creighton University plans to resume football later. conference actions reinstated freshmen rule and civilian transfers eligibility.

Wichita Kan Oklahoma A Cowboys Missouri Valley Aggies Carson Turvey Langenwalter Ita A. E Artie) Eilers Washington University F. J. O'Hern St. Louis University W. E. Morrin, Jr Tulsa University Creighton University Scho

Roundup of college baseball and Olympic links in Kentucky notes

Lexington reports a lighthearted yet pointed round of sports chatter. Happy Chandler criticizes college baseball while publicists defend the game amid growing college turnout, Oklahoma heroes and scouts loom as Dale Mitchell and Glenn Davis are mentioned, Tulane eyes top tennis with Dick Moledous and Jack Tuero, and Robert Jewell plans a new horse sale in the Midwest.

Lexington Happy Chandler Jack Baer Oklahoma Sooners Aomne Dale Mitchell Pasquel Brothets Norman Mitchell Army Glenn Davis Tulane Leslie Longshore Dick Moledous Herren Jack Tuero Robert B. Jewell Kentucky Midwest New York

Tough clashes loom as Louisville eyes top spot

The Associated Press summary notes Louisville, defending playoff champion, hosts St. Paul in a pivotal series. St. Paul and Louisville are nearly tied for first. A win either way could decide first place before Louisville faces Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and Kansas City in the coming days.

Louisville Colonels St. Paul Saints Minneapolis Milwaukee Kansas City Toledo Indianapolis Columbus

Baker University to Resume Football After War Hiatus

Baker University under Coach Emil S Liston announces a nine game schedule for next fall resuming football after a three year war related break. The Wildcats will face William Jewell Liberty Mo Ottawa University Kansas Wesleyan Bethel Bethany College and others with home and away dates set from September through November.

War Department orders review of prof athletes inducted despite standards

The War Department orders a review of professional athletes inducted into the league in recent weeks despite failing to meet physical criteria. Notable cases include Swedish track favorite Ainr left Sweden for a U.S. tour, veteran infielders Tick Barteil and Pan Waner, and Giants outfielder Mel Ot driving in runs for New York.

Associated Press Sear Neo War Department Leenemy Neo Dunder Vaece Ainr Sweden United States Kerrett Tickers Tick Barteil Brooklyn Dodgers Pan Waner Mel Ot New York Giants Philadelphia

Republican primary filings for Doug County offices

Vague notices list candidates seeking party nominations for County Attorney and County Clerk in Doug County with dates in August 1946. Wording is incomplete and includes garbled text but indicates Republican primaries for county offices under party rules.

Dom W Districe Goort Republican Party Inez Mary Ellen Simmons

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