Kansas Elects Captains for Track and Baseball
University of Kansas names track co captains Bob Stoland and Ray Harris and baseball captain Eldreth Cadwalader. Stoland won high jump and broad jump titles. Harris won the two mile and placed second in the mile. Coach Conger recommends letters for 17 baseball players led by Hensley Paris Kappelman Bukaty Sands Thompson Hall Kraemer Sherman Dugan McNally Lewis Burge Brass Klewene Cadwalader. Twenty five attended a track dinner at the Eldridge hotel where Hargiss noted a letter list to follow.
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University of Kansas
Bob Stoland
Lawrence
Ray Harris
Trenton
Kansas
Stoland
Harris
Minski
Missouri
Cadwalader
Eldreth Cadwalader
Topeka
Eldridge Hotel
J W. Hargiss
Hargiss
Athletic Board
Ralph Conger
Laurence Hensley
Dodge City
Edward Paris
New York City
Iter Kappelman
Holcom
Frank Bukaty
Kansas City
Jack Sands
Louis Thompson
Oskaloosa
Ed Hall
Sublette
Worman Kraemer
Marysville
Curtis Sherman
Ralph Dugan
Ferry McNally
Iola
William Lewis
Atwood
John Burge
Jim Brass
Merle Klewene
Bison
Hackney Heads Aggie Track Team for 1940
Manhattan Kansas May 30 Elmer Hackney Kansas State's one man gang and ace shot putter has been elected captain of the 1940 track team. Hackney holder of the American shot put mark of 55 feet 11 inches will try to better the college record of 54 feet 9-16 inches at a Los Angeles meet June 16 17. He will compete in the national AAU meet at Lincoln Nebraska July 3-4 and then tour Europe with an American track squad.
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Manhattan
Kan
Elmer Hackney
Kansas State
Hackney
Los Angeles
Lincoln
Neb
Europe
Yesterday's Stars: Grissom RedsBeat Cubs in 14th Victory
Joe Grissom helped the Reds hold the Cubs to a few runs as Cincinnati won their 14th win in 15 starts. Pinkie Higgins sparked the Tigers to a 10 9 victory over the Browns with two outs in the ninth. Bill Brubaker and Paul Waner paced the Pirates to a 7 0 shutout of the Cardinals. Wayne Ambler doubled in the ninth to score Jon Gantenbein as the Athletics beat the Senators. Forrest Pressnell hurled for the Dodgers in a 1 0 win over the Bees. Bump Hadley and Joe Gordon powered the Yankees to a 6 1 win over the Red Sox with Gordon driving in three.
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Joe Grissom
Reds
Cubs
Pinkie- Higgins
Tigers
Rum
Browns
Bill Brubaker
Paul Waner
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Cardinals
Wayne Ambler
Athletics
Jon Gantenbein
Senators
Forrest
Tot) Pressnell
Dodgers
Cincinnati Reds
New York Yankees
Yankees
Lee Grissom
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis Cardinals
Bees
Tot Pressnell
Bostonians
Daffiness
Freddy Sington
Goodie Rosen
Giants
Phillies
Bronx Bombers
Boston Red Sox
Jim Bagby
Joe Heving
Jake Wade
Pinkie Higgins
Detroit
St. Louis Browns
Philadelphia Athletics
Washington
Joe Gantenbein
Cleveland Indians
White Sox
Appointment of Bryant Holmes to oversee Leoti semi pro tournament
Wichita names Bryant Holmes of Leoti as district commissioner to supervise the Leoti semi pro baseball tournament from July 1 to 4. Frank Rice, state semi pro commissioner, announced the appointment. The winner advances to the state tournament in Wichita from July 7 to 19.
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Wichita
Bryant Holmes
Leoti
Frank Rice
Minor Collision on Massachusetts Street Involving Durr and Lander
Police reported a minor auto collision yesterday in the 700 block of Massachusetts between Lloyd Durr and Claud Lander Jr. in Eudora. Durr backed out from the curb at the time of the crash.
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Massachusetts Street
Lloyd Durr
Lawrence
Claud Lander, Jr
Eudora
Durr
Baer Nova Fight A Hard To Predict Clash At Yankee Stadium
Max Baer and Lou Nova head to Yankee Stadium for a 15 round limit fight. Experts differ on the outcome with Baer favored early but the edge shifting to parity as training notes from Ferndale and Nyack cite both boxers in fine shape.
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New York
Max Baer
Lou Nova
Yankee Stadium
Baer
Maxie
Max Schmeling
Nova
Joe Louis
Jimmy Braddock
Ferndale
N. Y
Nyack
Ray Carlin
Lou
Baseball Standings Report From The National and American Leagues
National League results show New York 7 over Philadelphia 5, Cincinnati 6 over Chicago 3, Pittsburgh 2 over St. Louis 0, and Boston 0 over Brooklyn 1. American League lists New York 6 over Boston 1, Detroit 10 over St. Louis 9, Philadelphia 5 over Washington 4, with other games pending. American Association notes Minneapolis 8 over St Paul 7 and Indianapolis 6 over Louisville 5, all in schedule status.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Brooklyn
Boston
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
New York
Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington
American Association
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Louisville
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Columbus
Vba LD
St. Paul Nee
Toledo
Pet
A Peeetterees
Is Louis
Chicago Aeveenseereee
Alt
St. Lows
Doubleheaders Heat Up Tight Baseball Race
Milwaukee on Memorial Day hosts a four twin bill program that could pull Kansas City within five and a half games of leading Omaha and third place teams. Minneapolis edged St Paul 8 7 to gain a half game while Indianapolis beat Louisville 6 5 as Louisville fielding errors hindered a comeback.
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Milwaukee
American Association
Kansas City
Twin Bills
Minneapolis
Blues
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Louisville
Indians
Semi Pro State Contest Limited to Home Outfits
New York May 30 The National Semi pro Baseball Congress restricts state and national tournaments to local teams backed by municipalities or firms. Barnstorming clubs lose eligibility for the 48 state events with cash prizes and a trip to Puerto Rico. Teams must play three games under their organizing body before eligibility is announced.
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New York
Puerto Rico
National
George H. Sisler
St. Louis
Reynolds dubbed “the one man track team” at Southwestern Texas
Chicago Cubs outfielder Reynolds, center fielder Carl Reynolds, earned a nickname describing his speed and endurance during his college days at Southwestern University in Texas.
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Reynolds
Chicago
Carl Reynolds
Cub
Southwestern University of Texas
Boxing Night Results Across Cities
Chicago fighter Eddie Meleskie stopped Dick Hist in 155 pound bout while Danville’s Dave Clark edged Al Gainer in 10 rounds Detroit and Pittsburgh. Charlie Belanger defeated Harry Wills in Canada and Louisville’s Al Manfredo beat Johnny Durso in 10 rounds New Orleans Leo Rodak outpointed Jimmy Perrin in a 10 round card.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Eddie Meleskie
Dick Hist
Danville
Ill
Pittsburgh
Dave Clark
Detroit
al Gainer
New Haven
Conn
Columbus
Charlie Belanger
Canada
Harry Wills
Cincinnati
Louisville
al Manfredo
Fresno
Cal
Johnny Durso
New Orleans
Leo Rodak
Jimmy Perrin
Fair Enough New York Parker Hall Stirs Mississippi State Talks
Fair Enough New York Parker Hall, Mississippi State's All American half back last fall, is working on World's Fair grounds.
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New York
Parker Hall
Mississippi State
Preparing for Par by Art Krenz NER Service Golf Writer
A faulty downswing often starts with a left heel off the ground causing the body to turn away from the ball. The first down swing action should be replacing the left heel to turn the body back to the ball, freeing the arms for a free swing. Next: pull of the straight left arm.
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Art Krenz
Roundup of 1930s Baseball and Boxing Opinions by Star Writers
A Decoration Day feature gathers multiple sports opinions from prominent columnists. Highlights include Cardinals praise but poor attendance, Yankees’ dominance discussed, Spalding’s name meaning, and thoughts on Davey O’Brien and Baer Nova era matchups.
Andy Leads Loop as Miners Surge in 71 Season
Joplin Miners, in the Western Association, moved within six games of Springfield as they beat Salina 15 6 and then shut down Hutchinson 8 2. Led by pitcher Charles Wensloff and hitter Ferrel Anderson, Joplin earned their 20th win, showing strong base running and pitching with six shutouts.
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Joplin
Springfield
Salina
Hutchinson
Miners
Claude Jonnard
Charles Wensloff
Ferrel Anderson
University of Kansas
Topeka
Owls
Fort Smith
St. Joseph
Muskogee
Record Run Sets 500 Mile Indy Speed Mark
A year ago Floyd Roberta of Van Nuys California won the 500 mile Indy race with a record 117.2 mph average as Wi bur Shaw placed second. Five years back Henry Cotton captured the British Open with an 83 total to end a decade of American wins. Three years ago Cornell led the intercollegiate AAU outdoor title with Harvard second and Dartmouth third.
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Floyd Roberta
van Nuys
Cal
Indianapolis
Wibur Shaw
Cornell
Harvard
Dartmouth
Henry Cotton
Gehrig Teaches Dahlgren in New York Drills
Ellsworth Dahlgren of the New York Yankees receives daily instruction at first base from Lou Gehrig, an accomplished workman at the position. The routine focuses on improving fielding and situational play.
Sooners Still in Doubt Over Move
Norman Oklahoma May 30. Oklahoma officials wrestle with land and schedule issues as they face possible Big Six exclusion for planned extra game in 1939. Governor Phillips backs withdrawal to join Southwest conference. scrutiny centers on an Dec 2 contract with Oregon and talks with Nebraska coach Major Biff Jones. Local alumni and community notices fill the rest of the page with quilting circles, banquets, and hospital updates.
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Norman
Okla
University of Oklahoma
Big Six
Tom Stidham
W. B. Bizzell
Board of Regents
Sooners
University of Oregon
Stidham
Bizzell
Leon C. Phillips
Waco
Tex
Henry Trantham
Trantham
Oklahoma
Southwest Loop
Phillips
Biff Jones
University of Nebraska
Jones
Nebraska
Biffer
Minnesota Woods
Will Televise Fight Baer Nova At Yankee Stadium
New York May 30 television tests bring the Baer Nova heavyweight bout to about 130 private screens in the metro area. Promoter Mike Jacobs oversees the sample run hoping to expand to movie houses nationwide and turn television into a revenue stream, while noting limited parlor screen capacity and the potential for future growth.
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New York
Max Baer
Lou Nova
Yankee Stadium
National Broadcasting Company
Mike Jacobs
Mike
Chicago
San Francisco
Joe Louis
Tony Galento
Lecompton Alumni Banquet Attendees Noted at Saturday Event
Mrs. F. C. Smith attended the alumni banquet along with Maye Carr who worked at the telephone office Saturday evening. Mrs. Cottrell assisted with the banquet while Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Norman of Lawrence visited Lecompton Rural High School alumni gathering. Daisy Bair is employed in Lawrence and staying with Mrs. Martin.
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Oliver Wingfield
Emporia
Miss Bair
Young Women’s Christian Association
Nettie Leslie
Carrie Gray
Mary Holley
Eva Lasswell
Faye Glenn
Dora Worley
Maust
John Dick
Shackelford
Mary Boydston
Frank Miller
Edna Checkfield
Elmer Wingfield
Billy Wingfield
Jo Traxler
Friendship Quilt
Phoebe Holmes
Zola Shaffer
Ruth Steinmetz
Bobbie
Alice Carlson
Harold and
Shirley
Florence Wingfield
Billy
Sarah Shirek
Russell Worley
Betty Jean
Marilyn
Roger Bahnmaier
Lewis
Lester
Traxler
Sharon Bahnmaier
Ralph Traxler
Lecompton Rural High School
Fair Association
L.A.H.S
Dale Force
The
Ruth Bahnmaier
Lecompton
Buddy Weidler
Wesley Crady
Memorial Hospital
Ray Steinmetz
Helen June
Steinmetz
S. G. Steinmetz
Williamstown
Grace Smith
Stanley Myers
Topeka
Vernon Hayes
Faye
Edith Carr
Harley Armstrong
Clifford Shaffer
Jack Grimes
Lake View
Lawrence
Laurine Davis
Hildenbrand
Ralph Hildenbrand
Miss Doane of
Walter O. McClanahan
Julia Bahnmaier
Raldy Traxler
United Brethren Ladies Aid
United Brethren Homemakers
Rebekah Lodge
Alf Micksel
Oskaloosa
Here
Lucille Hildenbrand
Ed McClanahan
Frank Clark
Bill Boydston
Charley Boydston
Harry Presgrove
Louise Clark
Delbert Gillum
Harry Carr
Roland Jackson
George Lasswell
Pete Bahnmaier
Red Goodrich
Phyllis Martin
Washington
Phyllis
Curtis Sehon
Paul Maust
Earl Maust
Frank Dreyer
Big Springs
Sally Glenn
Chester McFarland
Embroidery Club
Nettie Glenn
Fred C. Smith
Rose Michael
Reds Defy Odds as They Tee Off Spring Campaign
The Reds win 14th of 15 as Grissom fans five in a 6-8 victory while leading the NL by three games. Dodgers edge Bees 1-0 and Giants beat Phillies 7-5 as Abe Lincoln era headlines fade into spring chatter about a possible fall meeting with the Yankees. Indians and White Sox idle.
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