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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1950
Page
13
Lawrence column notes New York Yankees with eight wins head the West and lead the league by 1 1/4 games while Aarre Merron hosts a Bulldogs event and signals a return to sharper play as the season progresses.
The Yankees stretch their road mark to 12 wins and two losses after a late rally at Detroit. Berra delivered a bases loaded homer off Art Houternan in the fifth, with Page closing out in relief. Reynolds, Kell and Evers contributed for Detroit, while Red Schoendienst and Musial sparkled for St. Louis.
A garbled list from a baseball season summary names leaders and players by team. Mentions Philadelphia Boston New York Cleveland Detroit Chicago and others with scattered stats like strikeouts and pitching leaders.
Cincinnati's Paul Derringer pitched a rare one hitter as the Reds defeated the visiting team 4 to 0. The game featured Wade Hill era notes and a late rally in Richmond. Adrian Quiet and Jack Vam provided early offense while veterans from Illinois and Tennessee commented on the play by play.
National League standings show New York ahead with a 3 inning note and Chicago at Pouretgreh Oe. Detroit 4 Washington 1, St Louis 12 Philadelphia 6. American Association postponements. Tittahure and Independence 0 Carthase 4. Miami Chanute 13 Toia 19. Barths ile 12 Panes City 7. Moved into 8th place.
The State Fair Recreation nine from Detroit moved to eighth in the team division of the ABA tournament last night and beat a rival Detroit squad with a 2914 score. Pete Carter led with 666 and 911 226 247, the second highest 41 day total. Carl Joppe posted 672 for Green Bay, Wis.
The article notes Ted Schroeder's Davis Cup participation is uncertain as he cannot take time off from work to play all needed tournaments. Schroeder suggests he be omitted from consideration to avoid harming the selection process, while Jack Kramer remains a key figure in U.S. Cup history.
Detroit May 26 Outfielder Dick Wakefield remains firm against reporting to the minor leagues after the Yankees sold him to the Oakland Oaks of the Pacific Coast League. Wakefield denounced the move and sought guidance from Commissioner Chandler while noting Yankee efforts to find a new taker failed.
Indianapolis May 26 Some four drivers will match speeds tomorrow and Sunday in the final eliminations for the 500 mile Memorial Day auto race. Eleven spots remain in the 33 car field. Troy Ruttman returns after a brush with a retaining wall left him with minor injuries May 7. Others seeking last minute qualification include Ke Nalon Jim Rathmann Mark Light Chet Miller and Walt Faulkner as teams push to fill remaining places.
The Lawrence Horashoe Club begins the 850 season Sunday afternoon at 2:80 oclock at Siath Park courts. Officers will be elected and other business transacted.
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