Baseball Leaders Row Across Leagues
American League leaders include Travis and Washington with a .394 batting average and Cronin of Boston at .387. D DiMaggio leads in runs with 26. J DiMaggio of New York has 24. Keller and Poerr share 25 RBIs. Travis and Cramer tie for 39 hits.
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Travis
Washington
Cronin
Boston
D. DiMaggio
J. DiMaggio
New York
Keller
Poerr
York
Detroit
Cramer
Keltner
Cleveland
Case
Walker
Johnson
Philadelphia
Gordon
Harder
Sandra
Vaughan
Pittsburgh
Slaughter
St. Louis
Hack
Chicago
Lafayette
Brooklyn
Nicholson
Ott
Medwick
Camilli
Lavagetto
Mize
Danning
Moore
Herman
Francis Kappelman
Lawrence
Hollywood Star
San Bernadino
Kapp
Ellis High School
K. U
Ramie Beims
Ralph Burge
Ralph Dugan
Baseball Roundup Highlights Key Performances Across Leagues
Bob Feller preserved a Indians win over the Red Sox by retiring the side in the ninth with two on and none out. Bill Knickerbocker and Myril Hoag each had four hits for the White Sox in a win over former Yankee teammates. Denny Gatehouse pitched a one hit game for the Browns against the Senators. Hal Schumacher limited the Cubs to six hits in the Giants 2 1 victory. Lloyd Waner had three hits for the Braves in a win over the Cardinals while subbing in the outfield. Hal Newhouser tossed a seven hit triumph for the Tigers over the Athletics. Tom Livingston, a Phillies pinch hitter, scored twice in the ninth against theeds.
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Bob Feller
Indians
Red Sox
Bill Knickerbocker
Myril Hoag
White Sox
Yankee
Denny Gatehouse
Browns
Senators
Hal Schumacher
Giants
Cubs
Lloyd Waner
Braves
Cardinals
Hal Newhouser
Tigers
Athletics
Tom Livingston
Phillies
Pinch Singe
Eds
Yankees
Sox
Knickerbocker
Boston Red Sox
Detroit Tigers
St. Louis Browns
Washington Senators
Dennis Galehouse
Brownies
Jim Bloodworth
Cincinnati
Gene Thompson
Boston Braves
St. Louis Cardinals
Claude Passeau
New York Giants
Chicago Cubs
Brooklyn Dodgers
Pittsburgh
Kansas coach Gwinn Henry presides at Fayette track meet
Henry Gwinn, director of athletics at the University of Kansas, served as referee and starter at the college track and field meet held today at Central College in Fayette Missouri.
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Henry
Fayette, Mo
Gwinn Henry
University of Kansas
Central College
Missouri and Kansas Clash in Big Six Outdoor Dual Meet
Missouri coach Bill Hargiss fields a 25-man squad for the Kansas dual in Lawrence with several possible records at risk. Key Missouri stars include Marshall Reeves, Gordon Crosby, Don Walters, Bob Steuber, and Elmer Aussiek er, while Kansas counters with Dick Edwards Poznik Eberhardt and Norman Lanneman among others. The event starts at 2 pm with field events at 1:30 pm. admission 50 cents adults, 25 cents students.
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Kansas
Missouri
Marshall
Reeves
Tigers
Glenn Cunningham
Norman Sanneman
Kelley
Topekan
Bill Hargiss
Jayhawks
Bengals
Don Walters
Bob Steuber
M. U
Nebraska
Columbia
Lawrence
K. U
Ray Rayl
Tom Brents
Woodson Barnett
Dick Edwards
al Poznik
Russell Mount
Gordon Crosby
Bob Tracy
Walted St. Denis
Fred Eberhardt
Kenny Hamilton
Ralph Blumberg
Darrell Mathes
Ted Scott
Don Poliom
Jimmy Johnson
Don O'Hara
Ralph Schaake
Bob Stoland
Z. R. Jones
Marshall Reeves
Bill Baker
Lawrence Nichols
Oliver Hess
Don Thompson
Poznik
Walters
Steuber
Blumberg
Mathes
Hamilton
Scott
W. FE. Lane
Brents
Clarence Miller
Edwards
Thompson
Johnson
O'Hara
Pollom
Stoland
Schagke
St. Denis
Tracy
Crosby
Eberhardt
Dick Higgins
Jim Cordell
John Michener
Allen Houghton
Elmer Aussieker
W. F. Jack
Schaake
Auburn Chase
Ureiree
Jack
Strand
DeGroot Resigns from KU for Army Physical Education Post
E B DeGroot will quit the University of Kansas to become director of studential education for the Southwest Air district in the Fourth Air Force. He cites future army service and values the air force role for officers and enlisted men. He organized equitation courses and a faculty recreation program at KU. Raport and DeGroot to receive salary boosts. Allen notes strong department contributions.
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E. B. DeGroot
University of Kansas
F. C. Allen
DeGroot
Southwest Air District
Fourth Air Force
United States’army
Army Air Fields
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Nevada
Civil Service
War Department
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Air Force
Army
Artillery
Chicago
Dudley DeGroot
Rochester University
Hugo
University of Southern California
John Bunn
Jayhawk
Stanford University
Stanford
K. A
Oread Training School
Kansas State Physical Education Association
Kansas
James H. Rapert
Auburn
Port Scene Recollection and Past Baseball Headlines
A compendium of past sports and baseball notes recalls Joe DiMaggio denying links to Fight Manager Joe Gould before Judge Landis. It also mentions veterans Heinie Manush and Waite Hoyt being released by Brooklyn a few years back and Jesse Owens’ wind aided 100 yard record in Madison.
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Joe DiMaggio
Yankee
Judge Landis
Joe Gould
Heinie Manush
Waite Hoyt
Brooklyn Dodgers
Jesse Owens
Underworld
Madison
Wis
Eminent Tom Harmon Conference With Yankees Owner
May 16 New York dispatch notes Tom Harmon due for a conference with Douglas Hertz owner of the New York Yankees. Lou Nova registered as Lou Nelson at a Saratoga hotel then encountered rival Bob Pastor who defeated him years ago. Diz will be around a while longer.
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New York
Tom’ Harmon
Douglas Hertz
New York Football Yankees
Lou Nova
Saratoga
Lou Nelson
Bob Pastor
Diz
Bennett’s Symphony in D Premieres with Dodgers Theme
Composer Russell Bennett unveils a four movement symphonic work titled symphony in D depicting Dodgers glory. Red Barber appears as soloist in the final movement to narrate a late rally as the Dodgers defeat their rivals the Giants.
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Russell Bennett
Dodgers
Mutual
Mac Vhail
Giants
Red Barber
Busy Man's Newspaper: Training Tales and Trivia
Lew Jenkins trained for Bob Montgomery with soda pop and a motorcycle. Bill Terry pitched two no hit games for Brooklyn. Oklahoma City golf courses see fifteen cent rounds. John Rox borough and Julian Black plan quitting when Joe Louis enters the army in September. Monty Stratton still hopes to pitch again for the White Sox after healing his leg. Deak Morse hosts a guest page from St Johnsbury Caledonian Record. Whirlaway has earned $117,416 in two efforts.
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Lew Jenkins
Bob Montgomery
Bill Terry
Brooklyn
Oklahoma
John Roxborough
Julian Black
Joe Louis
Monty Stratton
White Sox
Deak Morse
St. Johnsbury
Whirlaway
Budding boxing clash hint fuels tense sports chatter
Baer vows a right jaw blow to Louis as both stare down a planned moment in the arena. Across the wire, old-time baseball quips mix with coach Joe McCarthy’s Dodgers grip as New York staggers in the pennant race. The era’s college setback storyline notes Georgia’s losses to Auburn ending title hopes.
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Buddy Baer
Louis
Joe
William H. Terry
Giants
Georgia
Auburn
Bulldogs
South America
Bronko Nagurski
Joe McCarthy
Dodgers
Move Over Gents Dutchess County Hall of Fame Annex
Dutchess County high schools produce four no hit no run games this month. Four pitchers from different county schools shaded the plate, sparking talk of a hall of fame style annex honoring local talent.
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Gents
Dutchess County
N. Y
Roosevelt
Morgenthau
Joe Louis Birthday Celebration Highlights Champion's Form
The veteran heavyweight remains capable of delivering punishing blows as he marks his 27th birthday anniversary this week. His continued power signals potential for further notable bouts and strong performances in upcoming rings.
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Joe Louis
Records May Be Broken Missouri Valley Meet in Tulsa
Missouri Valley track stars clash at Skelly Stadium for the 34th annual meet tonight. Oklahoma A and M leads favorites with a 28 man squad aiming for a fourth straight title as Drake St Louis Washington and Tulsa enter. Washburn and Creighton not competing.
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Tulsa
Missouri Valley Track and Field Stars
Skelly Stadium
Oklahoma A
M. College
Drake
St. Louis
Washington
Washburn
Creighton
Venerable Chisox Riding In Second Place Showdown
The Chicago White Sox, aging pitchers unsurpassed, gain near second in the American League. Their 13–1 win over the Yankees comes as Duke Westerman retires after 22 seasons, with Knickerbocker and Hoag each driving in four runs. Meanwhile Indians, Tigers, Browns, Phillies, and others post wins in a busy day across the league.
Juke Box Trainer Lew Jenkins Faces Montgomery in Garden Bout
New York May 16 Laughing Lew Jenkins meets Bob Montgomery at Madison Square Garden in a ten round bout. Jenkins promotes his juke box motorcycle training method while Montgomery seeks to prove a traditional hard training approach. Gates expected near 40000 with Montgomery aiming to advance toward a shot at Fritzie Zivic.
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New York
Lew Jenkins
Bob Montgomery
Madison Square Garden
Bob
Philadelphia
Lew
Montgomery
Fritzie Zivic
Jenkins
Gittar
Harry Greb
Mickey Warner
Texas Bhumper
Baker Favored To Retain Kansas Conference Title
Baker is slight favorite to win the Kansas conference track title at Ottawa against Baker, Baldwin, and Kansas Wesleyan. The Baker squad, once strong, saw injuries that sidelined two distance runners, shifting the balance toward Don Snyder's Wildcats hosting the meet.
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Baker
Baldwin
Ottawa
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas
Don Snyder
Wildcat
Wildcats
Jayhawker Baseball Revival Hints At Mt Oread
Dr F C Allen praised for coaching skill as Kansas Jayhawks sport teams show early conference wins. Phog Allen led the Jayhawks to three conference victories, with notable players and upcoming games outlined. Mentions K U coaching candidates at Ellis High and staff additions to Boone session. References to Derby Preakness Belmont and Notre Dame football figures Smalls and Shaughnessy details.
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F.C. Allen
Altho
Jayhawker
Phog
Jayhawkers
Jays
Iowa State
Missouri
Kansas
Manhattan
Wildcats
K. A
Jayhawks
Mt. Oread
Whirlaway
Arcaro
F. C. Allen
Henry Iba
Oklahoma A. & M
Town High School Athletic Association
Boone
Western association battle shifts spark grid of runs
Springfield’s Red Birds extended their win streak to twelve with a 11 to 6 path past St. Joseph. Joplin beat Topeka 16 to 5 as Ted Greble and Al Lyons homered for the Miners. Hutchinson outscored Fort Smith 11 to 7 despite eight unearned runs. Muskogee and Salina split 4 to 1 as Bernie Schmitt excelled in relief. Today’s schedule lists Joplin at St Joseph and Springfield at Topeka with Muskogee at Hutchinson and Fort Smith at Salina.
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Springfield
Cardinals
Topeka
Red Birds
Owls
St. Joseph
Olle Vanék
Stan Musial
Joplin
Ted Greble
al Lyons
Miners
Clarence Springer
Hutchinson
Fort Smith
Giants
Cat Deal
Bernie Schmitt
Muskogee
Salina
Schmitt
Dave Morrison
Reds
Mate Raper
Millers
Opportunity for All as A A teams chase title lead
American Association race tightens with six teams in the hunt. Minneapolis rallied for four ninth inning runs to beat St Paul, while St Paul won 4 3 on George Stumpf pinch hit. Kansas City edged Milwaukee 7 6 ending Koslo’s streak. Indianapolis moved to third with 7 2 win over Louisville. Columbus and Toledo knotted 6 6 after 10 innings due to curfew.
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American Association
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Columbus
St. Paul
Millers
George Stumpf
Milwaukee
Dave Koslo
Brewer
Indianapolis
Louisville
Indians
Bill Sayles
Toledo
Central Conference Meet Opens at Lewis Field
Preliminaries in the annual Central conference track and field meet are held today on the new oval in Lewis field with finals set for tomorrow. Pittsburg Teachers are expected to win in Hays for the first time as the Gorillas boost recent relay showings and recent dual victory over Emporia.
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Hays
New Oval
Lewis Field
Pittsburg
Gorillas
Kansas
Drake
Emporia
Kansas Wins Tennis and Golf Meets Over Missouri
Kansas University men edged Missouri 4-2 in tennis and 10-8 in golf in the regular Big Six event. Jayhawk netmen swept doubles to clinch tennis. golf scorers included McElhenny 76 and Hogeboom 72 for Missouri.
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Kansas
University of Missouri
Jayhawker
K. U
Missouri
Tigers
Bob Hogeboom
Hogeboom
Bill McElhen
To Chiropractic Board Topeka May 16
Gov. Payne Ratner appointed Dr. G. L. Batchelder of Abilene and Dr. W. G. Schroeder of Ottawa to the state board of chiropractic examiners. They succeed Dr. W. E. Hanson of Peabody and Dr. Sarah W. Blanchard of Wellington.
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Topeis
Payne Ratner
G. L. Batchelder
Abilene
W. G. Schroeder
Ottawa
State Board of Chiropractic Examiners
W. E. Hanson
Peabody
Sarah W. Blanchat
Wellington
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