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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1947
Page
12
Ray Bullock rises to a leading role for Tiger terminals as a 6 2 player, scoring the winning touchdown in a 21 14 thriller against Rice in the intersectional opener. He earns recognition for a great defensive game and a standout aerial target role.
Weekend sports notes preview Kansas runners and football as teams from Nebraska Iowa State and Kansas plan competitions. Mentions Memorial Stadium matchups and early sign of ticket sales plus prep teams in the state standings and observers.
Washington owner Clark Griffith aims to hire a new supervisor for the club farm system as he reshapes management. The search follows Griffith’s frequent discussions about farm operations and talent development for the franchise.
Coach George Sauer aims to have Dick Menree Haber and Hoyt Baker ready as Kansas prep continues for the third non conference game. Baker left with a twisted knee earlier, while Dick Onroe recovered from a sprained knee and will play on crutches Saturday.
Monroe limped in to Saturday action as the Jayhawkers considered three inexperienced backs. Bray, Brown, and Exerts vie for starting duty after key changes. Sauer planned to focus on younger players for Saturday's game against Bob Drumm.
Rose Bowl winner Illinois faces top ranked Kansas State or Army rival in a high profile showdown at Yankee Stadium this weekend. The matchup sparks debates over bowl politics and national rankings as California and Army linger as intriguing backstories.
New York Oct 8 The New York Yankees under George Weise start a new era as Dan Topping and Del Webb buy MacPhail’s stake for 2 million. MacPhail, amid a dramatic sale, remains elusive about future plans after a turbulent series of events surrounding the World Series finale and a high profile bidding period. Bucky Harris stays as manager with a two year contract through 1948.
The article notes Ole Miss claims a 13-7 win in 1914 over Arkansas, while Arkansas lists it as 1-8 for the Parkers. It also mentions World Series word counts by reporters and a Polish exchange between college players during a Oklahoma Detroit game.
New Haven reports hunting season expected to attract about 10 890 000 gunners up from 7 524 000 in 1938 39. Factories at CT munition plants ramp up production with more workers and hours to supply sporting arms and ammunition despite steel and lead shortages. Remington arms operations are cited as extending output.
Henry Davis reports a six day per week, 24 hour operation with more workers per shift than before the war. Production increases are not saving warehouse stocks as shipments go entirely to the front, and he notes no shortages in labor material lead or steel but predicts continued allocation of arms and ammunition for some time. Rauch's drives gain 639 yards in official NFL stats. Baugh ranks seventh in punting with a 42.9 yard average. Christman leads in pass completions with 29 of 30 for 55.3 percent and 477 yards.
Sammy Baugh of the Washington Redskins led the NFL passing parade with 24 completions in 62 attempts across two games, including eight touchdown passes. The game on October 8 featured 34 completions in 62 attempts for 24 of 62, highlighting Baugh’s standout performance.
Public sale of cattle and equipment listed items include Shorthorns Guernseys Jerseys Holsteins and calves along with farm tools and machinery. Auction to be conducted by Mveraard Son with Harry Barrnett as clerk cash terms and buyers assume risk. Written defenses to petition due by October 7 in the city court.
In Douglas County Kansas Probate Court a petition for Final Settlement has been filed by Richard Horton Executor of Eva A Horton deceased seeking approval of final account, heirship determination and distribution of assets, with dispute over real estate assignment and executor's compensation.
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