American golfer Little wins British amateur in record fashion
Prestwick Scotland May 26 A P W Lawson Little of California defeated James Wallace Scotland fish carpenter 14 and 13 to win the British amateur golf championship smashing all existing records. Little led 12 holes after morning 66 then finished at 23rd hole. He became the third American winner following Jess Sweetser and Bobby Jones.
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Prestwick
Scotland
W. Lawson Little
California
James. Wallace
Fish Carpenter
Lawson Uttle
Little
Jess Sweetser
Bobby Jones
MacDonald Smith
F. Blackwell
Wallace
George T. Dunlap, Jr
Eagle
Liverpool
Major League Batting Leaders Rise on Week
Harv ey Hendrick of the Phillies and Rallie Hemsley of the Browns led the two major leagues in batting. Hendrick hit ten for fifteen to raise his average to .391 and pass Sam Leslie for first place as Hemsley posted ten hits in 26 at bats for a .414 average, widening his lead over Carl Reynolds.
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New York
Harvey
Hendrick
Phillies
Rallie Hemsley
Browns
Sam Leslie
Brooklyn
Hemssley
Carl Reynolds
Boston
Associated Press
Nelluding
Hemsley Browns
Reynolds
Red Sox
Morgan
CHM
Gehrig
Yankees
Manush
Senators
Averill
Indians
Greenberg
Tigers
Combs
Chapman
Walters
Yankers
Bonira
White Sox
Werber
Walker
Gomez
Kline
Athletics
Lettie
Dodgers
Vaughan
Pirates
Klein
Cubs
Medwick
Cardinals
Moo E
Giants
Urbanski
Braves
Berger Braves
English
Colline
Suler
W._ Herman
Ott
Martin
Frer
Bush
Frankhouse
Strange Hatching by Mouth: Catfish Fry in Male's Care
In a peculiar method, the gaff topsail catfish incubates its eggs with the male holding the eyes in his mouth until hatch. The fry cannot swim initially and stay in the mouth for about a month, during which the father fasts and cannot eat. The fish grows to about two feet with a large mouth. The process, noted by observers, shows remarkable parental care and sacrifice.
Missouri Valley Winds Up Good Year in Athletics
Des Moines reports Oklahoma A. M. dominated the Missouri Valley season with two league championships in football and outdoor track. Butler won basketball, Drake captured indoor track, and Washington led in swimming and tennis. No baseball, golf, or wrestling titles. Eilers of Washington to oversee officials and serve as good will ambassador. Training table adopted. leadership rotates, Grinnell’s John Truesdale presiding this year as Oklahoma A. M. prepares to assume the chair next year.
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Des Moines
Oklahoma A. & M
Cowboys
Butler
Drake
Washington
Valley Cols
Aggies
Arthur E. Eilers
Missouri Valley Conference
Eilers
Missouri Valley
Midwest
Lynn C. Waldorf
Lawrence Merchants Open Season In Blue Uniforms
The blue suited Lawrence Merchants host Perry of the Jefferson County league on Shook diamond north of Lawrence on U S 73. Game at 3. Neal boys debut in dark blue uniforms trimmed in white with white blue billed caps and white belts. Perry, managed by Jack Welter, leads the league in wins with a lineup featuring Welter at 2b and Francile pitching, while Lawrence counters with Ireland at short and Nelson at first among others.
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Lawrence Merchants
Perry
Merchants
Lawrence
U.S. 73
Merchant
Neal_ boys
Hal Perry
Jack Welter
Green Brother
Jefferson County League
Hunter
Jordan
Parnell
V. Welter
Peargon
Schlegel
Welter
Francile
Lichtliter
Ross
Utility
Have a New Leader Des Moines Western league top after win
Cedar Rapids Raisers surged to the top of the Western league standings with a 3 to 2 victory over Davenport, extending a six game win streak. Edmondson earned the win as Menger gave up two ninth inning runs to seal the lead. Wrestling results show Jim Tondos in Philadelphia knocking out Gus Sonnenberg in a 43:27 match. Household banter ends with Mrs Grimbattle and Mrs Peck debating gender roles in housework.
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Des Moines
Jan
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Alpha Tau Omega Wins KU Indoor Baseball Championship
Alpha Tau Omega captured the intra murals indoor baseball title at the University of Kansas by defeating Beta Theta Pi 7 to 4 in the final game. A T O also won game one 6 to 4 and Beta Theta Pi answered back with an 11 to 1 win to force a deciding match. Ed Elbel, inter organization athletics director, aims to name the all sports winner early next week as tennis handball and horseshoe finals proceed this weekend and golf finals wrap by Monday.
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Alpha Tau Omega
University of Kansas
Beta Theta Pi
Betas
Ed Elbel
Centropolis Notes On Local Moves And Visits
Joe Glenn has spent four weeks in western Kansas working in oil fields and will join his wife and daughters this week, with summer work lined up. Ruth Kaub of Independence visited her brother and Perry Kaub in Centropolis. Lawrence Grover returns from work to farm for his father this summer, amid local family employment. Jr. and Mrs. William Wamiley moved to Kansas City for work, leaving behind his grandmother Mrs. Owens. Mr. and Mrs. Ford Myers relocated to Centropolis from the farm as the Baptist Ladies' Aid met with the community group.
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Joe Glenn
Kansas
Ruth Kaub
Independence
Jamais
Perry Kaub
Centrepols
Lawrence Grover
William Wamiley
Kansas City
Mr. Wamiley
Owens
Ford Myers
Centropolis
Baptist Ladies’ Aid
Sas
William Carney
Joseph
Olive Owens
Leavenworth
Tonganoxie
P. McNamara
Basehor
Carney
Myers
T. C. Brockett
Somers
Mont
W. C. Allan
Lawrence
Wellington
William McGee
Peabody
Centropolis Area News Roundup and Weddings
Social notices from Centropolis include visits among Clark Oyler and Miller families, a funeral for Thomas Miller after a truck accident near Kansas City, and a quiet wedding at Sacred Heart church uniting Carol Lee Smith and William Francis Salb. The Daughters club held a farewell dinner for Mrs. Joe Glenn, with quilting and a potluck meal.
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J.P. Moses
Centropolis
Onie Oyler
Verne Clark
Lansing
Louis Blackburn
Ivan Clark
Emporia
Thomas Miller
Pomona
Kansas City
Raymond Hosler
Ottawa
Hosler
Onk Oyler
Jim Lavin
Topeka
le Loup
Carol Lee Smith
W. T .Smith
William Francis Salb
W. H. Salb
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Father Cowell O'Neill
James Osburn
Ottawa High School
Fairmont School
C. R. Jones
Local notes from Tonganoxie reflect community events
Social news covers Velma Whitaker returning from Emporia, the 59th wedding anniversary of G D Whitaker Sr., visits from relatives in Kansas City, a P. E. D. scholarship win for Helen White, Navy call for Willie Brown, a library open house, a memorial service plan, milk production jump at Franklin Ice Cream, and various social gatherings, moves, and engagements across town.
Linwood Groups Hold Meetings and Socials in May
Linwood Farm Bureau met at the Tudhope home to craft lamp shades and share a covered dish luncheon. The Linwood Grange schedules a May 26 meeting with memorial service, while several chapter members travel to Lansing for a memorial service. Families from Linwood visit relatives in Topeka and Lawrence, and some Linwood youths head to Kansas City hoping to join the navy.
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Linwood Lodge
David Passon
Linwood Farm Bureau
John Tudhope
John Coleman
Sarah Parry
Algie Kirkman
Howard Tudhope
Topeka
John Tudhone
Herron
Brebert
Kansas City
Thursda
W. Martin
Helen Lois
I. W. Martin
Crusie Coffin
Lewis Harbaugh
Louise
D. C. Harbaugh
Edith Schapley
Vernon Roy
Mary Hackbarth
Lawrence
Martha Schaples
Fay Parry
Esther
Parry
Argentine
Mary Scott
Jelah Burnett
Los Angeles
Calif
W. A
Indiana
Linwood Grange
Harbaugh
George Wetzel
Linwood High School
Wetzel
Linwood
Linwood visit by Matt Hughey noted from Kansas City
Matt Hughey of Kansas City visited Linwood earlier this week. He used to live in the Jewett neighborhood and has many old friends there. A number of Masons from Lawrence DeSeto and Tonganoxie were mentioned in connection with the visit.
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Matt Hughey
Kansas City
Linwood
Mr. Hughey
Jewett
Lawrence
DeSeto
Tonganoxie
Community Notes On Weddings and Visits In Lawrence Area
Mrs Howard Bernitz and daughter Lelia Mac attended a miscellaneous shower on Thursday afternoon in Lawrence in honor of Mrs Ernest Hadla recent bride. Mrs Bernitz and daughter were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Lewie Hade in Kaw Valley. Ruth Neis of the 1934 Eudora rural high graduating class was praised for being a popular coed active in glee club and dramatics. Weekend visitors included Margaret Hadl and brother Bobbie of Kawe Valley at the Bernitz home near Weaver. Several family gatherings and calls occurred as neighbors shared congratulations and attended graduations and social events in the community.
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Howard Bernitz
Lelia Mac
Lawrence
Ernest Hadl
Bernitz
Lewie Hade
Kaw Valley
Ruth Neis
Eudora Rural High School
Miss Neis
Chris Meuffle
Clarence Buckner
Philip Brecheisen
Clearfield
Lewie
Rinnie Richtermier
William Koehler
Ann Meuffle
Margaret Hadl
Bobbie
Kawe Valley
Weaver
John Bowen
Raymond
Wayne Witt
Holy Family School
Eudora
Charles Payne
Kansas City
Eugene McFarland
Wichita
Neil Catlin
Carl Neil
Grandmother Smith
Winter Socials and Local Sports Highlights
Winter social notes from Kansas City and Lecompton recount visits by Mr and Mrs Lawrence Drysdale and others to the Richards and Banks homes. Comings and goings include Commencement at Lecompton High and Ethan Sims visiting. University of Alabama baseball infielder Roy Connatser shines with two errors in 68 chances and a .415 batting average through 12 games.
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Lawrence Drysdale
Kansas City
Kan
George Richards
William Richards
Virginia
Billy Jean
Clyde Lambert
Richards
Bobby
Arlene Sims
Herman Banks
Gilbert Sims
Juanita Chiles
Harold Wilford
Johnnie Chiles
Lecompton High School
Fred Nace
Lecompton
W. L. Richards
Mae Richards
Ethan Sims
Robert Rose
Lawrence
G. T. Richards
Roy Connatser
University of Alabama
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American League of_Chicago
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Detroit
Eland
American Association
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Azsociatea Press
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Whites Sox
Rabbit Warsiler
Earl Whitehill
Fanning Tive
Earl Averill
North Carolina State College
John Hixler
Theoders
Red
Breitenstein
Walter Marty
Inger
Fresno State College
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Red Breitehstein St. Louise
Abe “Sree
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G.D. Whitaker
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G. D. Whitaker
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J. G. White
Joe Met
Skaggs
Helen White
Harry White
Ton-ganoxie High School
Willie Brown
Oscar Brown
Navy
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Tonganoxie Library Association
Willard
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Maple Grove
Ed Hunt
Franklin
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Mac Blair
Oklahoma City
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Tommy
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Hangar Thirteen
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Hal Forrest
Gilbert Montague
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