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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1947

Page

4

Mile Run Headlines State High School Track Meet

Manhattan May 14 The mile run in class A finals shapes as the feature event with 28 qualifiers from regional races. Three favorites Cory Farn reg ard Paul of Seneca Becker Cary and Laker head a crowded field with best times from 4 32.2 to 4 36. Regional rivals Starrett Norton Haren finishers look to upset the pace as records loom and conditions remain challenging in a sub par track day.

Manhattan Amane Cory Paul Seneca Becker Runnin Condh Cary Kay Lawrence Kaye Eureka Ray Starrett Norton Ray Haren Hiawatha Ray Laker Neodesha Branch Caney Towers Athe Fisher Meade Fiscus Fredonia Hansen Concordia

Fort Leavenworth plans list eighty five buildings army project

A wartime notice from Fort Leavenworth Kans outlines a plan for eighty five buildings including twenty four mess halls and a complete boxing stage with grading and grand rooms. The information is to be received at the office of the chief engineer and a detailed set of specs will be opened.

Ft. Leavenworth, Kam Eid Ft. Lesvenwo FAIA Wil

Fragmented OCR reads like a 19th century betting card

The text presents garbled OCR with names and places such as Utaceiated double Naw and 83 Lovie Havx Ciree. It mentions Brack, Pasteburgh, Wee Reese, and BADER amid unclear stakes or events, but specifics are unreadable.

Lovie Yaniv Ag Burt Pines

Bailey outlines farm land cost control at Kansas bankers meet

Wichia Kansas May 18 AP W C Bailey speaking for the Clarks Association says the cost of land is a danger to the financial stability of farmers. He asserts farm lands should be valued for productivity and urges prudent lending and debt management to avert widespread distress.

Wichia Kan C. W. Bailey Clarks Ara Turn Tnani Ered Orp Bailey Asseriaton Bank Assis Club Farrer Prep Kansas

Braves Edge Vernon in Tight League Night

A tense game saw Mickey Vernon struggle as the Braves held off a late surge. Mephens and Souaien led the scoring flurry while Bt. Leute and Ra Wink anchored defense. Inner mat action near the finish kept fans on edge.

Leute Mickey Vernon Rawink Atoram Collectad Np Mephens Souaien Fatiy Bel Dee

Spring Term Examinations Schedule Announced

Examinations for the spring semester at Vicority of Kansas begin June 5 and run to June 12. Two hours per exam, with most sessions from 8 to 11 am and 1 to 5 pm. law and medicine schedules vary. Some students may face conflicts, but non law and non medical students are asked to proceed per school policies.

Vicority of Kansas Tre Ww. Malott

Rain Control Experiments Reported At Odessa State University

A May 28 dispatch from Mascow notes researchers claim to halt rain as a dream while MOAR researchers, led by Niel sctan tista, report partial success in inducing clouds to rain. They conduct new experiments under director VA A. Fe eliseev at Odessa State University.

Evesing Cure Niel Sctantista Odessa State University I Dirertion VA A. Fe ‘Eiliseev

California Fans Remember Illinois in the Rose Bowl

California football memories of the Rose Bowl clash with Illinois are recalled as fans look to stronger teams this season. The column traces coast coverage, notes past matchups, and nods to College Football prospects across the West with mentions of Notre Dame Army and regional schools.

California Illinois Notre Dame Army Pete Ashbaugh Doc Blanchard Little Pete Big Doc Blanchard Ashbaugh Doc Oregon State Ucla St Mary's Santa Clara Washington

Brooks for Gifts For the Bride and Graduate

The Book Nook promotes a broad selection of gifts for brides and graduates inviting customers to visit and browse the displayed items.

Brooks

Cards and Red Sox play miscue shared bases scene

In a chaotic moment during a game, Joe Gar raghola reached first on a double play while Stan Musial lurked off the bag and Connie Ryan hesitated returning. Elsewhere in Oklahoma, Tulsa catcher beat an Oklahoma City batter to first to grab the bead from First Sacker Jack Richards who fielded a bunt.

Joe Garraghola Stan Musial Boston Connie Ryan Oklahoma Tulsa

Silent League Notes Sparked By York and Brooklyn Power

Baseball report highlights top hitters and pitching at the New York and Philadelphia circuits with references to Brooklyn and Chicago stars. Key names like Keller and Wiljamt appear as outbursts of power and strikeouts shape the race, while teams from St Louis and Cleveland chase runs and triples in late season action.

Satin Derry Telinger Witlana BI Potten Reine Dwerr Roetan Bustar Hite Duinser Teme Matlin Derrair Doutles-Mattin Perrsis Fats and Teast Phledemphia Pater Hisaen Vata Thestephia

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