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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1947
Page
11
Lawrence high school athletes are mentioned in a crowded report from Manhattan about a state Class AA track meet. The piece notes potential contenders from Wichita and Wyandotte with teams like Meade and Topeka in the running, highlighting possible records and key athletes. May set new marks as Meyer and other stars vie for top spots in AA.
Fevercahur May 1 reports Hays Teachers College hosts a track meet with 20 qualifiers for the state meet. Events included sprints and field events with notable marks from Hertel Fraser Scairs and G3 discus distances noted amid a busy program.
Milwaukee Brewers suffer a 18 to 1 loss to Columbus Red Birds in the series opener as rain delays complicate play. Kansas City leads the standings after a 6 to 4 win over Minneapolis, while Milwaukee notches only one hit and falls behind early. Frustration marks the Brewers offensive showing with limited scoring and fielding miscues.
Larry E B Merrow announces a softball league for men over 30 in Lawrence with organizing efforts led by Larry Heeb recreation director. A Tuesday 7 39 PM meet at the Community building invites interested players to join. George Sauer KU football coach returns from alumni meetings in Oklahoma and comments on Sooner State goodwill toward Kansas.
Rain halted play last night affecting the K O M pennant race. Tonight a doubleheader features Ponca City at arms, with Iola at Chanute, Putshurz at Independence, and Miami at Bartlesville. Pittsburg leads the league with 1 win in 13 games, Iola follows with 11 wins in 10? outings.
The Washington University Bears entered the Missouri Valley Conference championship as favorites to repeat in tennis while Wichita State and Oklahoma A&M led golf co favorites as the event opened with Valley schools competing.
The article notes that Wichita and others were slated to take part in the tennis matches, highlighting regional teams and the anticipated competition in the event.
A large public sale is set for Monday May 19 at 11 o'clock on Highway 0 north of Lawrence. Auction features farm and equestrian facilities with 50 acres cultivation and 25 acres wooding. Household goods include furniture, appliances, and tools. Livestock and chickens plus machinery and equipment from multiple consignors will be sold by WL Ces with Journal World classified ads.
Dairy sale scheduled for Tuesday May 20 near Da Sots south of Gren, with Ayrshire and Holstein cows aged 2 to 9 years, calves and heifers, plus Holstein bulls and farm equipment. Includes milking gear, tractors, wagons, manure spreader, and miscellaneous farm tools. Property described as new and to be sold before settlement. J. Hensley listed as seller with auctioneers Rode and Tals Fr De Soin.
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