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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1947
Page
6
Kansas high school track history dominates the 1946 honor roll with Charles Penny of Lawrence and other state standouts making top marks. The feature cites national leaderboards, compares state averages, and notes performances across Nebraska Missouri Oklahoma and Texas with emphasis on Kansas leading the field.
A fragment summarizes the Northeast standings with performances by Cory Ma and Koalee mare, noting near-record marks and several relay throwers ranked high. It mentions state meet results, top finishers Lohr, Lansheth, and Ok wars, and contrasts marks with predecessors in other states.
A jumble of names and anecdotes details scouts following Auburns standout. Mentions Curly Lambeau and players Kenton Ragarus Williams and Hutson, with references to Rams and college to pro transitions. Mentions business manager Fred Corcoran and a South African golfer in a mixed sports briefing.
In a wide discussion on expanding the Big Seven, Harry E. Morrows sports column argues the Oklahoma Aggies deserve inclusion to form a balanced eight team league with Kansas, Missouri, and others. He cites Aggie athletic parity, regional alignment, and hoped strengthening of the conference, noting logistics and names like Topeka and Oklahoma.
The Blue Birds defeated the Sand rate 10 to 5 in a South Park afternoon tilt. Blue Birds built the lead with strong hitting and solid relief pitching as the Sand rate struggled offensively. Final score reflected a decisive late burst by Blue Birds.
Mauri Rose of Chicago is recorded as a second time winner in the annual 50 mile speed race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Lou Moore's entries dominated the top two slots with Rose and Bil Holland of Bridgeport Connecticut finishing close in four cylinder cars. Holland led late before Moore’s pit crew signaled EZY, allowing Rose to pass with 17 miles left, prompting unsatisfied reactions from Holland. The event claimed the life of William Cantlon, a veteran driver who finished second to Billy Arnold. Cliff Kergere and others filled the top spots as about 42 of 80 starters remained at race end. Rose’s winning speed was 118.5 miles per hour, trailing only Floyd Roberts’ record of 117.2 in 1938.
The 6:30 Tuesday Ladies league closed for the season with teams holding positions. Vanity Beauty Show defeated Weavers to move ahead of Kroger's. Morgan Mack led with high games and Ona Hubert posted 422 with a 203 ten pin. End-of-season averages include Vera Hodges and Lorraine Wilson near 160. Officers for next year include Vivian Jack as president and Marjorie Cornwell as secretary.
Baseball scores and player notes from New York and Philadelphia dominate the item. Mentions include New York’s 4 0 tally and Philadelphia’s 2 9, with references to pitchers, batters, and triple plays. Also notes league standings and upcoming games with teams and players named.
Eddie Joe Alwetics doubled for a frat hit in the opener and scored on a seventh inning play. Fowler sparked a double shutout victory over the New York Yankees 0 1. Fowler opened with an early hit and Colgs held the bases clean in the win.
St Benedicts College Atchison Kan gains entry to a new Midian conference of Catholic colleges Davenport and St Josephs Rensselaer Ty Dubuque and others. Rev Hud Teher becomes president with Rev Thomas Hartman as vice president as officers rotate among the colleges.
Odd Williams a 20 year old son of Attorney Dick Williams won the doubles championship at the Kansas State trapshooting tournament held at the Topeka Gun Club. He led the field of entrants from multiple states to claim the title and earned the Fred Etchen cup for most targets broken in the first round. The capital reports this tourney draws over 180 shooters from Florida Kansas Louisiana Indiana Illinois Nebraska Missouri Oklahoma Wyoming Texas Arkansas and Tennessee with Wichita hosting in 1948 and a possible return to Lawrence the following year.
In the Gowdall gulf tournament round robin event Bobby Locke, the famed South African golfer, emerged as the standout contender after a tightly contested round. He holds the potential to be the top challenger against Newton, Mass., with May dates noted for the proceeding rounds.
State College poultry specialist warns flock owners to sell fertile and infertile eggs during summer. He notes fertility declines at low temps and that Kansas shell egg prices are supported at about 35 cents per dozen in May and June. A stray line on preparing ducks and geese for roasting ends the fragment.
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