Huskers Aim For Third Straight Track Crown
Lincoln May 20 Nebraska teeters on throne as Big Six meet opens prelims. Husker veterans led by Henry F. Schulte seek third straight crown amid strong Missouri Oklahoma Kansas State competition. Track records and key performers feature in looming free-for-all. finals set for tomorrow. tennis and golf also scheduled.
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Nebraska
Henry F. Schulte
Missouri
Oklahoma
Kansas State
Kansas
Altho
Iowa State
Washburn Leads Conference Track and Field Meet Pressure
Washburn holds a lead as Missouri Valley Conference outdoor championships begin at Washington University with prelims in seven events. Oklahoma A&M and Drake vie to challenge Washington Bears in track while golf and tennis team races unfold, led by Jonas Weiss of Washington who tops the 19 golfers.
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Washburn College
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Alahoma
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Tulsa
St. Louis University
W. L. Chapman
Allen Dillon
Forest Elaw
Willie Feiler
Philbrow
Grinnell
Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues and Cities
National League results include Boston 4 Pittsburgh 3 Brooklyn 8 St. Louis 4 Chicago 1 New York 0 Philadelphia 0 Cincinnati 4. American League notes show Boston 4 0, rain and postponements, Detroit 6 Philadelphia 2, Cleveland 15 Washington 8. American Association reports Indianapolis 7 Toledo 5 and Columbus 4 Louisville 2 with rain affecting Kansas City St Paul Milwaukee Minneapolis events.
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First English Rubaiyat edition and the first typewriter tale
The 1859 FitzGerald edition of Omar Khayyam’s Rubaiyat went unseen as clerks cut prices to a penny box in London. Rossetti bought a copy in 1860 and sparked demand. a later sale fetched 2500 dollars. Also, Christopher Latham Sholes in Milwaukee patented the first practical typewriter in 1868 after prior experiments.
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Edward FitzGerald
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Castle Street
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Milwaukee
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Sholes
Cubs Edge Giants 1–0 Behind Bill Lee Comeback
Eight inning Bill Lee pitched a five hit shutout through ten innings in Chicago as the Cubs beat the Giants 1–0. Harry Gumbert’s error and Billy Herron’s timely single produced the decisive run. The win narrows the Giants NL lead to 4.5 games while Chicago gains momentum in a tough early 1938 season.
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Attorney General Will Golf With Bobby Jones
Washington May 20 The Attorney General will play a district bar association outing in a foursome with Bobby Jones of Atlanta and Roger J. Whiteford and John E. McClure. The 68 year old Cummings and 26 year old Jones differ by 32 years but expect close scores. The AG recently won a gold and copper stein at Pinehurst and plans to warm up with Gene Tunney. Three Supreme Court justices will watch.
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Gene Tunney
Armstrong's Manager Predicts Henry Will KO Ross
Pompton Lakes New Jersey May 20 Henry Armstrong's trainer Eddie Mead stated the welterweight title challenger would knock out Barney Ross in 10 or 11 rounds in Thursday's title bout. Mead argued Ross lacks the pace to counter Henry's bobbing weaving style. Armstrong, resting before tomorrow's fight, says he is in his best shape.
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Mead
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Armstrong
Rough for Giants as Cubs Outfight in New York
The Giants slide from early-season glory after a three-game loss to the Chicago Cubs on their first eastern visit. Cubs boss Charley Grimm commands the lineup while Dizzy Dean follows orders. Giants aces Melton and Hubbell are knocked around, Hank Leiber injures a tendon and Jo Jo Moore with Mel Ott lead a fading big bat effort.
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Kansas high school track meet opens in Emporia with two classes
The Kansas high school track and field meet begins in Emporia with preliminaries in all events except the open half mile and mile. Class A features Independence and Topeka as contenders for the title, while Class B pits Kiowa against Hugoton for team honors. An estimated 800 athletes are expected to compete as the two-class format debuts.
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Lawrence Memorial to compete in track and tennis at Emporia
Lawrence Memorial will send Edd Wood coach and B C Shipley with four athletes to Emporia for today and tomorrow’s events. In track the team competes in high jump with Walter Peterson and Otis Bowers, regional first and second place entrants, while in tennis Dewitt Potter and Dave Droom form the doubles team.
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Emporia
Edd Wood
B. C. Shipley
Lawrence
Walter Peterson
Otis Bowers
Lions
Dewitt Potter
Dave Droom
Wyandotte
Grable Duvall Jr Captures Heart of America Golf Title
Kansas City golfer Grable Duvall Jr won the Heart of America championship at the 37th green after overcoming a four down handicap over 27 holes. He defeated Avers Bombeck, another Kansas City player, to claim the crown.
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Baseball Seasonal Standings and Batting Leaders
Batting leaders include Mageggio New York .431 and Trosky Cleveland .407 with Lewis Washington 27 runs. Foxx Boston 39 RBIs shares. Cronin Boston 11 doubles and 3 triples. Belvoir opening season with Berryton at Holcom's Grove.
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Whizzer White weighs options between Rhodes study and NFL offer
Whizzer White weighs choosing Rhodes scholar duties at Oxford or signing with the Pittsburgh Pirates pro football team. Colorado Springs editor Clarence Stewart notes Sam White’s Oxford return will influence Barry’s decision as Bill McKechnie and Hank Gowdy seek Reds pitching help. Eddie Mead feels improved after new teeth. Archie Harris explains Indiana bound for Lash’s school.
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Colorado Springs Evening Telegraph
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Baseball brawl mars Hubbell win over Dizzy Dean
Today recalls the 4-1 victory by Carl Hubbell over Dizzy Dean and the St. Louis Cardinals that ended in a ninth inning free for all. Catchers Mickey Owen and Gus Mancuso were banished for fighting.
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Kansas Jayhawks end season strong in baseball bid
Kansas shows improved pitching hitting and fielding as they beat Kansas State 3 1 in an exhibition. Dugan pitched two hits allowed in game one and is expected to start vs Missouri after injuries. The Kansas Missouri series features Mason and Miles on the mound with Kansas players including Cave Johnston Kappelman Napier Holcom Padden Cadwalader Anderson Dugan Brass.
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Red” Dugan
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Toronto
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Alma
Maple City
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Ross Nearing Perfect Shape for Coming Bout
Barney Ross, nearly 142 pounds, plans rest today and nine workouts on Saturday as he prepares for his welterweight title defense against Henry Armstrong at Grossinger Lake. He weighed 141 after a fast workout with Pete Cara and Pete Galiano and is set to weigh 142 for the bout.
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N. Y
Barney Ross
Henry Armstrong
Ross
Pete Cara
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ClassifiedsReaders And Results Highlight Journal World
The Journal World classified page emphasizes readers and advertisers gaining results. It promotes ads as effective tools for selling, hiring, and informational notices, highlighting reach and response.
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Mighty Casey Singles in Comeback at Oriole Park
Dan Casey, 76, famed from the poem Casey at the Bat, hit a clean single off Rajah Hornsby at Oriole Park in Baltimore on Casey night. Two thousand fans watched as he broke the curse that haunted Mudville for decades, recalling the 1887 vintage loss to the Giants.
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Champion earns win at Madison Square Garden with uppercut
At Madison Square Garden the champion defeats both spar mates Thursday night with a right uppercut. He uses his favorite pund to shake them and secure the victory, delivering a sharp finish in the exhibition.
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FASTERDA STARS Bill Lee and Billy Herman Pace Cubs Win
Cubs blanked the Giants 1 0 as Bill Lee and Billy Herman starred. Herman drove in the winning run in the tenth and Jeff Heath homered with bases loaded and doubled in a 5 3 win for the Indians over the Senators. Tra Hutchinson pitched a nine inning shutout for the Bees over the Pirates. Johnny Whitehead noted for the White Sox.
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Phillies Pitcher Mulcahy Shuts Out Reds 5-0
Hurled three-hit shutout for a 5-0 victory. Hugh Mulcahy pitched seven innings for the Phillies and scored the winning run in a 5-4 win over the Reds. George Gill of the Tigers toppled the Athletics 6-2 with a six-hit effort. Ernie Kay of the Dodgers homered with two aboard in an 8-4 win against the Cardinals.
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Destitute Arrivals Surge in Alaska Seek Fortunes
In Juneau Alaska destitute persons flock to the territory with no clear method to halt arrivals. J G Rivers a member of the Alaska welfare board notes the relief rolls have grown due to the influx.
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Starving Coyote Traps Self After Cave Harassment
A coyote in Cokeville Wyoming avoided leaving a trap filled cave mouth for years after disturbing nearby flocks. Hunters arranged snares blocking the den exit, prompting the animal to remain inside and starve to death rather than risk capture.
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