Freshmen track stars show strong outlook for KU
University of Kansas announces 19 freshmen track athletes recommended for varsity numerals after a two day trial at Memorial Stadium. Notables include Dick Overfield who won the 220 yard dash in 21.4, Don Thompson 880 in 2:00.7, and J. R. Jones with a 22 feet 4% inch broad jump, among others from Kansas City, Independence, Salina, and more.
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H. W. Hargiss
University of Kansas
Athletic Board
Es Memorial Stadium
William Reed
Saline
Lyle Sturdy
Hugoton
Dick Overfield
Independence
Ikxen Hamilton
Kansas City
Moa
Fred Eberhardt
Salina
J. R. Jones
Don Thompson
Agra
Dick Edwards
Jewell
Opt Splitter
Frederick
William Walter
Fredonia
Fred Padden
Toronto
Hueites
Marion Hageniin
Jack O'Hara
John Michenl Norton
Wiliam Knight
Fred Whatman
Sabetha
Grant Hatfield
Ted Scott
Topeka
Co. D. Hargadine
Haven
Overfield
Kenneth Hamilton
Bill Walter
Bill Knight
Bill Arthur
Olathe
Lawrence
Stanford
Knight
Claude Hargadine
Wichita
Jack Michener
Norton
Arthur
Hamilton
Sturdy
Eberhardt
Pagsiophtele Wrightman
Aviation 150 Years Ago Curiosity Sparks Flight
A look back at early aviation 150 years ago reveals experiments, glider tests, and bold attempts to conquer the skies. Inventors, improvised craft, and pioneering methods paved the path for modern flight.
Brewers Edge Minneapolis In Push For Second Place
Milwaukee Brewers surged to 11 to 6 victory over Minneapolis to close within a half game of the second place in the American Association pennant race. Vince DiMaggio hit his 16th homer as St Paul’s Bobby Reis homered twice. Kansas City beat St Paul 10 to 6 while Columbus topped Louisville 6 to 3 and Toledo defeated Indianapolis 8 to 2.
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St. Paul
Milwaukee Brewers
Brewers
Minneapolis
Millers
Kansas City
Skidding
Bud Metheny
Phil Rizzuto
Bobby Reis
Saints
Leroy Anton
Reis
St. Paul’s
Vince DiMaggio
Columbus
Jim Weaver
Birds
Louisville
Toledo
Indianapolis
Jackie Reid
Indians
Junie Barnes
Charley Yates Reaches British Amateur Finals In Tight Wins
A year ago Charley Yates defeated former champions Cyril Tolley and Hector Thomson to reach the finals of the British amateur golf championship. The matches went 3 and 2 and 1 or 2 holes as noted. The item recalls past highlights including Hampden Derby and boxing champions.
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Charley Yates
Cyril Tolley
Hector Thomson
Aga Khan
Mahmoud
Epsom Downs
Barney Ross
Jimmy McLarnin
Flinging In Family Albany Rookie Closer Hank Weaver
Albany reports Hank Weaver age 17 a rookie pitcher in Albany with strong baseball lineage as nephew of Lon Warneke of the St. Louis Cardinals. The note highlights his early debut and family ties in major league circles.
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Albany, N.Y
Hank Weaver
Albany
Lon Warneke
St. Louis
Cardi
Baer Nova Scrap May End In Knockout At Yankee Stadium
May 27 report notes Baer and Nova training for a 15 round bout at Yankee Stadium. Baer seeks early power to finish if needed, while Nova gains praise from visitors including Gene Tunney who says Baer falters to a one two punch from Nova.
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New York
Altho
Joe Louises
Max Baer
Lou Nova
Yankee Stadium
Altho Baer
Baer
Maxie
Gene Tunney
Floyd Roberts Aims For Two In Row In Indy 500
Floyd Roberts of Van Nuys California seeks a second straight Indy 500 victory after qualifying his car at 126.998 mph in the 10 mile run. Roberts won last year at a record 117.2 mph. The field will include 83 starters with 10 spots open for further trials as the 38 fastest cars advance to the start.
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Indianapolis
Pi—Floyd Roberts
van Nuys
Calif
Roberts
Lou’ Moore
Los Angeles
Baseball Stars Shine in Narrow Victories Across League
Ival Goodman drove in four of Cincinnati's seven runs in a win over St Louis. Paul Waner collected four hits as Pittsburgh beat Chicago 14-5. Joe Kuhel homered to power the White Sox past the Indians. Tom Henrich and Red Rolfe homered for the Yankees in a 1-0 duel with the Athletics, Rolfe saving the game with clutch plays. Jim Tabor and Dock Cramer each had two doubles and a single in the Red Sox 4-2 win over the Senators.
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Associated Press
Ival Goodman
Reds
Cincinnati
Cardinals
Paul Waner
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Joe Kuhel
White Sox
Indians
Tom Henrich
Red Rolfe
Yankees
New York
Athletics
Jim Tabor
Dock Cramer
Red Sox
Senators
Philadelphia Athletics
Tommy Henrich
Henrich
Henry Pippen
Oral Hildebrand
Boston Red Sox
Washington Senators
Chicago White Sox
Cleveland Indians
Camilli Began Baseball Career as Left Handed Pitcher
Dolph Camilli of Brooklyn started in baseball as a left handed pitcher before becoming a first baseman for New York. This early note marks his initial entry into the sport and traces his later position change.
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Camilli
New York
Dolph Camilli
Brooklyn
Standings of the Leagues and Teams
National League Pittsburgh leads with 14, Chicago 6, Cincinnati 7, St. Louis 5. American League New York 1, Philadelphia 0, Chicago 2, Cleveland 1, Boston 4, Washington 2. American Association games Kansas City 6 and St. Paul 5 in 10 innings. Milwaukee 11, Minneapolis 6. Louisville 6, Columbus 4% . Toledo 3, Indianapolis 2.
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Pittsburgh
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
New York
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Boston
Washington
Kansas City
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Louisville
Columbus
Toledo
Indianapolis
Randeléari Association
Nest
Chicago A
Brooklyn
Philadelphia American
Oston
Philadalla
Detroit
St. Loui
Pet McQuinn
St. Jeanne
Foxx
Kuhel
Keltner
Clevelan
Hoag
Dickey
Mazzera
Miles
Trosky
Weatherly
J. Martin
Arnovich
Philadel
McCormick
Cinti
Bell
Medwick
Galan
Handley
Hassett
Lombardi
Ros
Demaree
Springfield Cardinals extend Western association lead for Hutchinson
Hutchinson Kansas May 27 Springfield's Cardinals owe Frank Sokol and his Hutchinson Pirates a vote of thanks for widening the Wester association lead to a full game over Fort Smith. Sokol pitched seven hits, Hutchinson defeated Fort Smith 6 to 2, marking the Giants' third straight loss. Topeka and Joplin split a double header as Manuel Perez and Kenneth Jacobsen produced decisive wins. Tonight's schedule includes St Joseph at Muskogee and Hutchinson at Springfield.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Springfield
Cardinals
Frank Sokol
Hutchinson Pirates
Wester Association
Fort Smith
St. Joseph
Muskogee-Salina
Sokol
One Hit Pitcher Loses in Rain Shortened 1–0 Game
In Fairbury Nebraska on May 27 Concordia Ban Johnson pitcher Godeken allowed only one hit but took the loss as Harmon's fourth inning homer powered Fairbury to a 1–0 victory. Dean held Concordia to three hits. The game was halted after seven innings due to rain.
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Fairbury
Neb
Godeken
Concordia Ban Johnson
Harmon
Concordia
Dean
PREPPING FOR PAR
Right elbow kept close to side to keep clubhead inside line of flight. If the elbow wanders, the right hand may take control and the ball is struck from outside, causing a slice.
St Louis, New York Lead Major League Batting Pace
Star showings from George McQuinn of the Browns and Pepper Martin of the Cardinals boost St Louis and Chicago players in the daily standings. Martin tops the National League with .382 and McQuinn leads the American with .869 after recent declines.
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New York
George McQuinn
Browns
Pepper Martin
Cardinals
Chicago
St. Louis
Joe Kuhel
Chicago White Sox
Augie Galan
Cubs
Mel Mazzera
Joe Medwick
Sesterday
Martin
McQuinn
Kuhel
Roundup of Baseball and Football Chatter Across Cities
Insiders say Gehrig’s retirement is permanent while Detroit denies Hank Greenberg return. Giants in Cincinnati as Chicago promoters wage whispers war and Bill Terry urges celebration. Sweeney challenges Minneapolis’ cautious take on football. Lou Gehrig and Bill Terry references dot the chatter with other sport notes and funny names.
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New York
Lou Gehrig
Detroit
Hank Greenberg
Tigers
Charlie Gehringer
Chicago
Bill Terry
Giants
Cliff Melton
Cliff
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Minneapolis
Sweeney
Astoria
Gulfport
Miss
Henry Mendel
Tony Galento
Asbury Park
Banks McFadden
Clemson
George Cafego
Tennessee
South
Alex Kyle Wins British Amateur Championship at Hoylake
Scot designer Alex Kyle defeated Tony Duncan 2 and 1 at Hoylake to take the British amateur title. Kyle, who scored Britain's Walker Cup winning point last year, succeeds Charley Yates as champion after Yates was eliminated by Dick Chapman in early rounds.
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Hoylake
Eng
Alex Kyle
Britain
U. S
Tony Duncan
Kyle
America
Charley Yates
Dick Chapman
Chapman
Duncan
Javelin Throw Banned by Illinois High School Officials
The Illinois High School Athletic Association bans javelin throw noting safety concerns. Officials cite risk of injury and replace the event with safer alternatives at meets.
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Champaign
Illinois High School Athletic Association
Reds Surge to Lead in National League
Cincinnati's hitting and pitching dominate as the Reds win their 11th straight, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 7-5 in St Louis to capture the NL lead. The Pirates trounce the Cubs 14-5 while the Yankees edge the A's 1-0 on Henrich's spring homer.
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REDS
Cincinnati
Bill McKechnie
Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Bill Lee
Walker hosts three course bridge and dinner in Eudora
Mr and Mrs Fred Walker entertained J D Dinner Bridge club with a three course dinner at their home on Wednesday. High score went to Mr and Mrs Ray Miller and low to Mr and Mrs Clarence Daugherty. Next meeting set with Mr and Mrs William Mertz. Past Matrons club held a picnic dinner at Mrs Oscar Lothholz residence with a varied program of violin solos readings and duets. Special meeting scheduled for October 3 to visit K U and Trayer Museum.
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Lawrence
A. R. Morriss
W. O. Watson
R. A. Sullivan
Essa Tharp
Mary Whitaker
Springfield
Missouri
Sullivan
George Schubert
Gardner
Kan
Eudora
Ladies Aid Society
M. E
Merl
Lecompton
M. F. Cole
John Dreyer
United Brothern
Bix Springs
Glen Wilson
Buddy
Bill Harper
Gottlieb Nieder
John David
Lone Star
Roy Curtis
John Dunn
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Dunn
Bucklin
Kansas
John Reusch
Donna Mae
Oscar Broers
Kaw Valley
Edith Collins
Midland
Chester Baecker
Don Claar
DeSoto
Oscar Lothholz
William Miller
Cham Williamson
Ray Miller
Otto Rosenau
Ganes
Mesdames
Erwin Kanzig
George Gerstenberger
Leon Durr
Fred Rothberger
Gertie Steffen
Bert Daugherty
Steffen
Amos Westerhouse
Paul Frazier
Frazier
Ralph Wotan
Hesper
W.M.S
Salem Evangelical Church
Fred Walker
J. D. Dinner Bridge Club
Clarence Daugherty
William Mertz
Marjorie Rothberger
Martyn Rosenau
Shirley Rosenau
Bobby Lothholz
Katherine Walker
Margaret Forsythe
Nadine Harris
Travel News
K. U
Trayer
Don Westheffer
Mesdames Ed Forsythe
Augusta Durr
Berthold Durr
C. B. Johnson
Louise Lawson
Ralph Davis
D. M. Harris
Marylin
Marjorie Ann Rothberger
Richard Cory
Clara Kendell
Will Smith
Kansas City
Vince DiMaggio Rebounds as Slugging Star for Kansas City Blues
Vince DiMaggio, once crowned strikeout king, has burst back with the Kansas City Blues. He hit 16 homers in 86 games this spring and swatted in 42 runs in 36 games, with a smoother swing developed with Bill Meyer, while Yankees scouts eye his progress.
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Vince Dimaggio
Kansas City
Boston Bees
Papa
Mama
Vince
American Association
Boston
Kansas City Blues
Bill Meyer
New York Yankee
Ed DiMaggio
DiMaggio
Joe
Yankees
Obituaries and Local Social News From a Kansas Town
Mrs. J B Warren died Tuesday noon at her home after brief illness. Funeral at Catholic church in Tonganoxie and burial at Mt Sidney cemetery in Linwood Friday. Ida Winkleman ill at Cushing hospital Leavenworth. Numerous local visits and family gatherings noted, including Quinlan Miller family in Lawrence and Smelser and family in Kansas City. Several residents travel for weddings, teaching posts, and a state track meet in Samportan with community updates on schooling and social events.
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J. B. Warren
Tonganoxile
Mt. Sidney
Linwood
Ida Winkleman
Cushing Hospital
Leavenworth
John Clark
Harry Miller
Miller
Lawrence
W. A
Manhattan
Harold Smelser
Kansas City
Mr. Smelser
John Snider
Wapello
J. W. Warring
Theodore Parry
Green
Kan
Lena Freeman
Glen Sloop
Robert Engle
Pittsburg
A. H. Engie
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Alex Swails
Muskogee
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Art Krenz
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By Eddie Brietz
Dave Tillinghast
Greenville
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Dave
Caswell
Lord Chesterfield
Adams
Herald-Trib
Tom Tom
U. S. Trotting Association
Hollywood
Cal
Citizen-News
Jeane Hofmann
Chicago Times
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St. Louis Cardinals
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NEA
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