Stars Edge Contenders in Coast-to-Coast Baseball Bonanza
Yesterday's performances showcased Joy DiMaggio of the Yankees ending a slump with a homer and triple against the White Sox. Elbie Fletcher of the Pirates contributed a run on a single and belted a homer in the 11th to defeat the Dodgers. Mel Ott of the Giants struck his eighth home run of the off season against the Cubs, while Gee Walker of the Indians fueled a Red Sox assault with a homer, double and single. Harry Gumbert of the Cardinals tossed six hits to blank the Braves. Mickey Vernon and Jim Bloodworth of the Senators collected four hits each in a victory over the Browns. Pat Mullin of the Tigers hit an inside-the-park homer to beat the Athletics.
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Joy DiMaggio
Yankees
Homer
White Sox
Elbie Fletcher
Pirates
Dodgers
Mel Ott
Giants
Cubs
Gee Walker
Indians
Red Sox
Harry Gumbert
Cardinals
Braves
Mickey Vernon
Jim Bloodworth
Benators
Browns
Pat Mullin
Tigers
Athletics
Harry Gratebert
New York Giants
St. Louis Cardinals
Boston Raves
Redbirds
Gumbert
Brooklyn Dodgers
Pittsburgh Pirates
Mace Brown
Chicago Cubs
Cleveland Indians
Boston Red Sox
Jim Bagby
Cleveland
Gerald
Gee) Walker
Joe McCarthy
New York Yankee
Phil Rizzuto
Gerry Priddy
Bombers
Chicago White Sox
Joe DiMaggio
Yanks
Gordon
Frank Crosetti
Detroit Tigers
Philadelphia Athletics
Paul
Dizzy) Trout
Washington Senators
St. Louis Browns
Elden Auker
Brownies
Aggies Dominate Valley Track Field Titles at Skelly Stadium
Oklahoma A and M Tulsa and St Louis University swept the Missouri Valley spring carnival with the Aggies winning all six field events and Drake capturing six track events. A&M totaled 84.5 points to Drake 14.4, Washington University 18, Tulsa 12, and St Louis 3. St Louis also won the valley golf championship.
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Tulsa
Okla
UPI
Oklahoma
St.Louis University
Missouri Valley
Aggies
Skelly Steadium
Drake
Cowboys
Washington University
St. Louis
Missouri Tigers Sweep Kansas State In Dual Meets
Missouri defeated Kansas State in Manhattan on May 17. The Tigers won the tennis meet 5-1 and the golf score 544 to 134, overpowering the Wildcats in both events.
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M. U
Manhattan
Kan
Kansas State
Missouri Tigers
Missouri
Dodgers' String Ends as Pirates Edge Them in 11 Innings
The Dodgers saw their seven game win streak snapped by the Pirates 3-2 in 11 innings with Elbie Fletcher delivering the decisive homer in the eleventh. Mel Ott homered for the Giants as they beat the Cubs 4-2. The Indians beat the Red Sox 9-8 as Gee Walker led the attack with a homer and two extra bases. Joe DiMaggio raised Yankee spirits with a homer and a triple in a 6-5 win over the White Sox.ckerman
Emporia Teachers Favored to Win Central Track Crown
Emporia State Teachers College in Hays Kansas leads the central conference meet as preliminaries show 21 Emporia qualifiers to 17 Pittsburg 9 Hays and 3 Southwestern. Tennis crowns go to Southwestern with Tucker beating Nall 6 4 6 3 and Brummet Conley edging Chapman Chapman in doubles 4 6 7 5 9 7 6 3.
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Hays
Kan
Emporia State Teachers College
Emporia
Pittsburg
Southwestern
Southswestern
Tucker
Nall
Brummet
Conley
B. Chapman
W. Chapman
Eddie Briez Sports Roundup Highlights
Eddie Briez reports on Anton Christoforidis versus Gus Lesnevich for the NBA light heavy title and notes Mike Jacobs promoting a near term bout. He mentions a major championship bout in General Phelan's area, speculation about a Yankees deal, and Rev R J Quinn joining the National Association of Semi pro Umpires. Lew Jenkins buys an $800 motorcycle and plans to ride in summer racing events.
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New York
Anton Christoforidis
Gus Lesnevich
N.B.A
Mike Jacobs
Phelan
R. J. Quinn
Carroll
National Association of
Lew Jenkins
Rival Players Dish Respect to Yankees Stirs Treachery Claim
Gerry Hern argues in the Boston Post that growing disrespect for the New York Yankees signals treachery. He asserts players refuse to show deference as the Yanks approach and notes no apologies for miscues by other American League teams.
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Gerry Hern
Boston Post
New York Yankees
Yankees
Dual service riddle stirs army navy questions
The piece notes how Bob Diefenthaler, 1939 Big Ten high jump champion from Mlli nois, is claimed to be both a private in the army and an officer in the navy simultaneously. It mentions Lou Nova frustrated at June bout with Louis and Babe Herman reacting to a headline about Herman traded to end clique. Patriotism described as universal with onlookers saluting during the national anthem.
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Bob Diefenthaler
Mllinois
Army
Navy
Louis
Lou Nova
Babe ‘Herman
Dodger
Billy Herman
Herman
Babe
Canada Lee rises from ring to Broadway star in Native Son
Canada Lee earned 90 000 in boxing with four hits and now headlines as the leading black actor of his era in Native Son on Broadway. He says he would choose boxing again if given the chance. A Cub fan asks for organ music at Wrigley Field. Bob, drafted at Camp Shelby since January, earned an engineering specialist commission in the naval reserve but remains in the army. Jim Tabor warned to keep bearing down. A Louisville farm bird named Andres is touted for spring, while Phil Harris buys Donnie Maes’s contract.
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Canada Lee
Cub
Wrigley Field
Bob
Camp Shelby
Miss
Naval Reserve
Red
Jim Tabor
Butch
Red Sox
Andres
Louisville
Phil Harris
Donnie Maes
Colorado
Peaceful Minnesota trip after conference track meet in Minneapolis
Notable figures Fritz Crisler Bernie Bierman Eddie Anderson Lyn Waldorf and Paul Brown wind down after the conference track meet in Minneapolis The tone hints at a relaxed gathering following the day's events with a focus on camaraderie and sport figures from major programs.
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Minnesota
Fritz Crisler
Bernie Bierman
Eddie Anderson
Lyn Waldorf
Paul Brown
Minneapolis
Mystery of the White Sox Standings Sparks Debate
In a folded game note the White Sox sit last in most fields but rank second in pitching. The casual summary questions their overall balance, while Ban Johnson Baseball references hint at a regional standings puzzle with Fort Scott and Independence scores noted.
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Sherlock
Guck Altho
White Sox
Watson
Ban Johnson
Joplin
Mole
Fort Scott
Independence
Cronin Batting .405 Leads Major Leagues
Joe Cronin, the 84 year old Boston manager and regular, tops the majors with a .405 average in 22 games. He hit a grand slam against the Chicago White Sox and drove in three of Boston’s seven hits vs Cleveland. Arky Vaughan leads the NL with .392 after a strong week, as Missouri tops Oklahoma and Iowa State over Nebraska in the Big Six standings.
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New York
Joe Cronin
Boston Red Sox
Chicago White Sox
Cleveland
Arky Vaughan
Pittsburgh
Montgomery Seeks Title Shot After Heavy Jabbering Rounds
Montgomery overwhelmed Lew Jenkins in a 10 round non title bout at Madison Square Garden to press a title challenge. Promoter Mike Jacobs eyed a July or August rematch with Jenkins and a possible move to welterweight for Fritzie Zivic after the bout. Jenkins sustained cuts and Montgomery drew 14,638 fans who paid 41 703 dollars in gate.
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New York State Athletic Commission
Mike Jacobs
Montgomery
Zivic
Jenkins
Cardinals continue streak with 7 4 win over Topeka
In the Western Association six teams chase Springfield. St. Joseph beat Joplin 7 6 while Muskogee edged Hutchinson 7 2. Salina toppled Fort Smith 7 5 as Miller errors and Dean wildness produced unearned runs. Schedule includes Joplin at St Joseph and Springfield at Topeka.
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American Association
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Louisville
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Brooklyn
St. Loui
New York
Boston
Reterronicratin Kh
Chicago
Detroit
Philadelphia
Washington
St. Louis
Western Association
Petingfield
Muskogee
Joplin
Topeka
Fort Smith
Eawrnounee
Hutchinson
Salina
St. Joseph
Sprinefield
Fais
Springfield
Cardinals
Red Birds
Blix Donnelly
Owls
Stan Musial
Frank Mancuso
Mancuso
Saints
Bob Playfair
Pirates
Dixie Hicks
Reds
Miller
Clyde Dean
Giants
Love Dominates State Meet Trials for Hutchinson
Keith Love star for Hutchinson in the Kansas state high school track meet after winning heats in the 100 220 and 440 yard dashes under coach discretion. His return boosts Hutchinson as a favorite for the state title with expected strong showings from Monte Waldecker and Bill Shimer. Moran leads Kiowa in class B as Ashland rivals Grimes and Randall challenge. Wind affected some records, including IhI high barrier mark and class A medley relay, won by Clay Center for 3 27.2.
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Love
University of Kansas
Monte Waldecker
Bill Shimer
Hutchinson
Salthawks
Wichita East
Moran
Kiowa
Jimmy Ives
University of Kansas Relays
Ashland
Bill Grimes
Junior Randall
Clay Center
Tigers Narrow Big Six Title Lead With 3 2 Ten-Inning Win
Missouri beat Oklahoma 3 to 2 in ten innings to move closer to the 1941 Big Six baseball title. Oklahoma must win today to keep pace. Missouri would clinch if they win their next two and Iowa State drops one.
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Tigers
Norman
Okla
Missouri Tigers
Oklahoma
Sooners
Baker University Wins Kansas Conference Track Crown
Baker University dominated the Kansas conference meet at Baldwin earning eight firsts and two ties for 5824 points to win the title. Kansas Wesleyan finished second with 3134 while Ottawa College Emporia Bethany McPherson and Bethel filled the rest of the scoring. Findley Baker led with wins in the 100 and 220 yard dashes and helped the mile relay to victory earning 11.5 points. Tilberg of Bethany followed closely. McPherson swept golf and tennis with K Nordling winning singles and partnering with C Jones for doubles. C Nordling edged Malone 261 to 262 for the golf crown.
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Baldwin
Kan
Baker University
Kansas
Baker
Kansas Wesleyan
Ottawa
College of Emporia
Bethany
McPherson
Bethel
Findley Baker
Tilberg
K. Nordling
C. Jones
C. Nordling
Malone
Fights Last Night Feature Regional Boxing Wins
New York bout saw Bob Montgomery win over Lew Jenkins in a 10 round decision at Sweetwater Texas with 136 percent and 135 percent weights listed for fighters. Hollywood card had Jimmy Garrison topping Red Green in Inglewood California in a ten round decision. Indianapolis result had Bud Cottey defeating Jue Yoo Kong in featherweight action as a ten round affair with limited weight data.
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Associated Press
New York
Bob Montgomery
Philadelphia
Lew Jenkins
Sweetwater
Tex
Hollywood
Jimmy Garrison
Kansas City
Red Green
Inglewood
Cal
Indianapolis
Bud Cottey
Jue Yoo Kong
San Francisco
Eudora Mothers Day Socials and Local Visits
Mrs Fred Pointer and son Roger of Independence Mo visited relatives in Eudora for Mother's Day. Many local families gathered for dinners, picnics and club events with extended visits to Lawrence Fort Scott Olathe and Kansas City. The week included attendance at commencements and a birthday dinner for John Altenbernd.
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Fred Pointer
Roger
Independence
Ralph Davis
Eldon
John Perkins
Bonna
Lynn
Billy J
Minden Mines
Paul Hadl
Mary Miller
Margaret Coleman
Harriett Wilson
Rey
Reifschneider
Raymond Stroud
Havenwood
Bert Daugherty
Loretta Gerstenberger
Annapolis
Naval Reserves
Midshipman’s School
Carlyle Trabant
Homer Abbott
Carrie Abbott
Bonner Springs
Minnie Jones
Methodist Church
Homer
Olathe
George Lothholz
Victoria Club
Nannie Lang
Lawrence
J. D. Adams
Kansas City
Lord Hallifax
Lothholz
Bert Seiwald
Mary Seiwald
Henry Seiwald
Muriel Hartwick
Art Seiwald
Alfred Seiwald
Rosealene
Howard Seiwald
Melvile’ Fisher and Sons
Topeka
Fort Scott
W. W. Root
Fisher
Mr. Root
Juanita Everley
John Everley
Charles Brown
Marvin Gail
Gardner
Otte Daugherty
Daugherty
W. E. Schehrer
Rosalene
Pearl Daugherty
Mr. Temple
Will Altenbernd
John Altenbernd
Fred Moll
Clyde Smith
Clyde, Jr
Blue Strings
Martha Able
Edward Keyes
Martin Able
Dane Louise
Marie Moll
Minnie Achning
Tt Alsop Timber
Eudo
Grennock Woods
Gardnereke
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Doc) Love
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