Throngs Attend Big League Contests on Openings in 1946
The Associated Press reports record crowds as Boston Red Sox begin their western tour and St Louis Cardinals travel east to face the Brooklyn Dodgers. Baseball attendance nears 3 million with teams like the Yankees Athletics and Reds drawing strong totals. The Red Sox lead 22 of 26 and prepare to play in Chicago before returning May 25, while Detroit and Cleveland also notch decisive games. Brooklyn defeats the Phillies 6 3 and Boston edges the Giants 7 6.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Brooklyn Dodgers
New York Yankees
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Fenway Park
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Red Sox
Hal Newhouser
Tigers
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Browns
Cleveland
Red Emtree
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Cardinals
Phillies
New York Giante
Lawrence to field Legion Junior Baseball Team in Second District
The Dorsy Liberty Post of the American Legion will enter a junior baseball team in the Second Legion District. Lawrence Baldwin and Eudora youths eligible. Morgan-Mack supplies 16 uniforms, balls, bats. District convention in Kansas City May 18 fixes schedules. Players under 17 before Jan 1 1946 and never paid to play are eligible. 15 players needed by June 30. Contact George Blarkey at the Office of Veterans' Affairs or home 3258-M.
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Jola Beaten In 14 Inning Carthage- Iola Clash
In a 14 inning Ran ges-Oklahoma-Missouri league game Carthage outlasted Iola 4 to 3 on Carthage’s diamond Al Reitz of Iola gave up 15 hits but two Iola errors in the 14th allowed Carthage to win Verne Etting hit a three run homer for Carthage while Iola tallied on doubles by Andy Bubnak and Bob Phillips and Bill Aubrey’s solo shot Lee Dodson earned his third win for Chanute over Miami 8-2 Eperas and Johnson homered for the Owls Pittsburg edged Bartlesville 4-3 on a sensational running catch by Bob Bankhead with two on in the eighth to preserve the win and the Oilers scored once in the uprising.
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Lee Dodson
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Lee Sherman
Pittsburg
Bob Bankhead
Oilers
Leavenworth Wins Ten Inning Baseball Thriller
Leavenworth defeated Hutchinson 10-9 in ten innings as Mitchner Encinas scored the winning run on a Shanks hit after a 19-hit assault on Hutchinson pitchers. Lefty Lewis Hester earned his third win for Owls, striking out eight. Guelfo of St. Joseph hurled shutout ball for Salina until the ninth. Iowa State rises to second in unofficial Big Six standings behind Oklahoma. Nebraska beats Kansas State 9-1.
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Baseball Scoreboard From Recent Games
American Association results show Toledo 3 Kansas City 1 Minneapolis 3 Louisville 0 Columbus 6 Milwaukee 5 Indianapolis 3 St Paul 4 Detroit 5 Chicago 3 St Louis 2 3 Cleveland 0. National League scores include Boston 7 New York 6 Brooklyn Philadelphia 4. Only games scheduled.
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Reese Tops Major League Batting With .411 Average
New York May 14 The Brooklyn star Pee Wee Reese led the majors with a .411 average, counting Sunday games. Boston’s Johnny Pesky hit .394 to lead the American League alongside Ted Williams’ .387 and Mickey Vernon's .387. In the National League Phil Cavaretta of Chicago stood fifth at .361, while Stan Musial led NL with .388. Other top hitters include Billy Herman, Johnny Wyrostek, and short descriptions of players and teams.
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No-Hit Pitchers Highlight Season Roundup
New York May 14 roundups cite several near no hitters and standout feats. Feller praised as best so far, with Bill Fuchs, Deland manager, tossing a no-hitter only to lose 6-5. Lexington’s Ray Lindsey retired 26 before Feola’s single, while Georgetown and Bushes narratives add football and scouting notes from Kansas U to Indiana.
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Bolles Military School
Jacksonville
Boston
Don Tomaick
Ray Lindsey
Lex ‘Ington
Thomanville
Tom Feola
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Maur Hill Nines Beats Bonner Springs 3 to 1 in Regional Final
Maur Hill defeated Bonner Springs 3 to 1 in the regional high school baseball final. Maur Hill led 1-0, 2-0, and the winners scored in the third and fifth innings. Bonner Springs outhit 4 to 3 but committed three errors. Berning pitched for Maur Hill, striking out nine. Score by innings shows Maur Hill 101 010x at 221, Bonner Springs 000 040 0. Uniforms and equipment bought for a men’s softball team sponsored by Labarty post. contact Allen at 24381.
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Nass
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Reey Labarty
Lon
Will Shier
Fisherms
Allen Ee
Monaxer
Vintage Sports Roundup From Old Newspaper Page
A compact pull from a bygone decade recaps notable sports moments. Highlights include the Preakness stakes on June 15, references to the Pittsburgh Pirates, Brookish Dodgers, and Fred Fitzsimmons, plus trades involving Harry Gumbert, Rin McGee, Ernie Kay, and Carl Hubbell with the New York Giants, Cardinals, Reds, and Cubs.
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Ernie Kay
Cincinnati Reds
Carl Hubbell
Ae ‘Ere Giants
Chicago
Abs
Brewers Back At Top In Penant Race After Shifts
Milwaukee fell to last place in the American Association penant race, five and a half games behind Louisville. Columbus moved past the Brewers by beating them 6 to 5. Indianapolis topped Louisville 3 to 0, Toledo beat Kansas City 3 to 1, and St Paul lost to Indiana 5 to 4, allowing Toledo to rise to third. Freddy Sanford of Toledo earned his fourth win with 11 strikeouts, despite a late Blues rally. Nebraska swept Kansas State 11 3 in a two game set as Fritz Hegwood collected five hits. Rubber was noted as being discovered in the 18th century for erasing pencil marks.
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Dodgers Lead National After Month of Play
New York May 14 UP Dodgers commander Leo Durocher shifts to a youth movement, benching rookies while Grandpa veterans hold key posts as they face the St. Louis Cardinals at Ebbets Field. Durocher says no pennant talk, praising the club but insisting he values development and team spirit over early title chances.
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Lawrence High Athletes to Enter State Track Meet
Lawrence high school will compete at the state track meet in Wichita Friday and Saturday. Dick Johnson will enter shot put discus and javelin. Charles Penny undefeated in shot put will enter shot put and discus. Charlie Wagstaff to run broad jump. Lawrence fields a team in the mile and 830 yard relays. Relay runners are Martin Boone Wagstaff Gene Cox and Bob Near with Gene Russell as relay alternate. Navy station Coco Solo Canal Zone. Native of Arma Kan Smith attended KU and was a three time football letter winner and 1930 Big Six champion signal caller. He coached at Mineral and Arma highs then Paola for eight years winning five eastern Kansas championships in football and four in track. He entered the navy two years ago and is due for release next month.
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Parsons Jr. College Post Accepted by Carnie Smith
Parsons Kansas May 14 Navy Lt Carnie H Smith a former University of Kangan football player today accepted an offer from Parsons school authorities to coach basketball and football and teach social science in Parsons Junior College effective next fall The offer was wired to Smith who is now recreational director at the...
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Carnie H. Smith
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Braves Triumph On Ninth Inning Rally In Tight Win
Tommy Holmes delivered a game winning ninth inning double to lift the Braves over the Dodgers 3 65 as Pete Reiser and Brooks contributed. Milner pitched well in a 3-0 shutout against the Tribe while Hutchinson earned the win in a 6 5 victory over the White Sox. The article notes the first U S rowing race in 1811.
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