Lawrence Sanitary Clinches North Lawrence Softball Title
Lawrence Sanitary defeated Paper Mill 5 to 1 at Woodlawn Park to win the North Lawrence league championship. Fred Harris guided a strong Woodlawn-season finish as Sanitary rallied with six hits and three runs in the sixth inning after a traditional opening triple by M Harwood.
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Paper Mill
Woodlawn Park
Woodlawn
Fred Harris
Creamery
Triple
M. Harwood
Boggs
Rhoes
Harwood
Oyler
Combest
McClure
F. Maiden
Goble
al Maiden
D. Ireland
Hoffine
Coffin
We Norman
Broeker
Woods
Rader
As. Perry
Girard
Tomereenee
Washington
Treland
The Baseman Makes the Putout on a Hit Runner
A baseball rule notes the fielder nearest a runner struck by a batted ball earns the putout. Next, the question asks what superstition primitive peoples held regarding the Milky Way.
Lone Star Defeated Strong Senior Softball Clash
Lone Star faced a tough setback as the senior softball squad narrowly lost to the Gas Company in a competitive matchup. The game showcased sharp hitting and solid defense from both sides, with the Gas Company securing a slim victory.
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Strong
Larned to Meet Junction City for Kansas Ban Johnson Title
Independence report says Larned defeated Independence 14 to 3 to clinch the final playoff. The seven game series opens Sunday in Junction City and moves to Larned thereafter.
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Independence
Kan
Larned
Junction City
Kansas Ban Johnson
Outspoken Dykes and Haney Face Penalties With Cal Hubbard
In a recent Detroit game Jimmy Dykes clashed with umpire Cal Hubbard. A few days later in St. Louis Fred Haney erupted at Hubbard and faced the same three day suspension and a $50 fine.
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Chicago
Jimmy Dykes
Cal Hubbard
Detroit
St. Louis
Fred Haney
Hubbard
Haney
DiMaggio and Mize Boost Batting Leads in Week
Joe DiMaggio raises American league average from .402 to .408 while Johnny Mize climbs in the National league to .360. Morrie Arnovich slips to .337 as the ten leading hitters in each league shift. In women’s golf, Mrs August Simion wins the tri state tournament with 169 strokes, with Mrs W B Yerkes and Mrs W D Mardick close behind.
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New York
Joe DiMaggio
Johnny
DiMaggio
Jimmy Foxx
Boston Red Sox
Yankee
Mize
St. Louis
Morrie Arnovich
Phillies
Joplin
August Simion
Pittsburg
Kan
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
W. B. Yerkes
Fort Scott
W. D. Mardick
Pet
McNair
Chicago
Pet Mize
Arnovich
Phila
McCormick, Cin
Medwick
St. L
Onura
N. Y
Garms
Boston
Hassett
Standings Snapshot From League Standings
Standings of teams by the Associated Press show National League leaders with Chicago and Boston both at six wins, Brooklyn at two, Philadelphia zero. American League highlights New York eleven, Detroit fourteen, Cleveland eight, Boston ten with only games scheduled. American Association notes Columbus four and St Paul three in a single scheduled game.
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Philadelphia
New York
Cleveland
Detroit
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St. Paul
American Associatiion
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Indianapolis
Louisville
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Toledo Tagaiveh
Cincinnati
St Louis
Pittsburgh
Wovenneeed
Washington
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Chicago Cubs
Bill Posedel
Phillies
Boston Bees
Larry French
Cubs
Vito Tamulis
Gabby Hartnett
Ray Schalk
Championship memories from former sports stars
A recap of notable past sports results. One year ago William D. Wood won the national small bore rifle title at Camp Perry in Alton Illinois. Three years ago the College All-Star team tied the Detroit Lions 7 to 7 before 76,361 at Chicago. Five years ago Frankie Parker defeated George M. Lott in four sets to win the eastern grass court tennis championship.
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William D. Woodring
Alton
Ill
Camp Perry
Detroit Lions
Chicago
Frankie Parker
George M. Lott
Baker University to Begin 1939 Football Practices
Baker University coach C. W. Ridgway calls 1939 gridsters to report Monday for first practice in Baldwin Kansas. Two daily sessions start Sept 4 ahead of class work Sept 14 with new field house dressing rooms showers and lounges for players and officials. The schedule opens Sept 22 vs Washburn in Topeka and continues through Nov 24 at Bethel in Newton with key games against Colorado College Bethany and Ottawa.
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Moore Bowl
Topeka
Ridgway
Wildcats
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Colorado Springs
Bethany
Baldwin
Mcherson
McPherson
College of Emporia
William Jewell
Liberty
Kansas Wesley
Ottawa
Navy
Bethel
Newton
State Softball Tourney Under Way at Wichita State
State softball tournament opens in Wichita Kansas with 82 teams in action Newton Sharps beat Wichita Clothiers 5 to 2 Topeka Hills won Augusta 2 to 0 Emporia Models edged Wichita Pepsi Colas 1 to 0 Wichita Stevens defeated Hutchinson Hays 6 to 3 Wilsons defend title Obers face Ware ham Ice tomorrow at 11 15 o clock
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Newton
Topeka
Emporia
Newton Sharps
Wichita Clothiers
Topeka Hills
Augusta
Emporia Models
Pepsi-Colas
Wichita Stevens
Hutchinson Hays
Kansas City Wilsons
Lawrence Obers
Manhattan Wareham Ice Company
Report: Tanks Disabled Near Wielun in Warsaw Broadcast
London reports a Warsaw broadcast at 12 39 p m asserted about 100 German tanks were disabled near Wielun. It also claimed a total of 34 German planes had been shot down since the invasion began.
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London
Exchange Telegraph
Warsaw
Wielun
Roundup of sports notes and odds from Eddie Brietz
Doc Sutherland may stay in California or move to a Western school while fight odds favor Louis, Nova, and Conn. UCLA shifts under Spaulding to be replaced by Horrell. Pep Young linked to Giants. Pirates may trade Jo Jo Moore or Zeke Bonura. Johnny McCarthy as pitcher floated. Louis tours Denby mansion. Peru amateur team plays four six inning games. Gardner Garth offers aid to Davis Cup. Tar Heel club churns through six managers. Olympic talk and Mike Jacobs crowds. Stan Stasica pivots toward South Carolina via GMC detour. Glen Lee defeats Fred Apostoli in Pittsburgh.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Doc Sutherland
California
Louis
Pastor
Nova
Galento
Conn
Bettina
Minnesota
U.C.L.A
Bill Spaulding
Babe Horrell
National League
Pep Young
Pirates
Jo Jo Moore
Zeke Bonura
Hash
Kash
Minneapolis
Joe Louis
Edwin Denby
Peru
Ill
New Orleans
Garland Garth
Tar Heels
Newton Club
Tar Heel League
G.W.T.W
Mike Jacobs
Pittsburgh
Stan Stasica
Rockford, Til
U. of South Carolina
Georgia Military College
Glen Lee
Fred Apostoli
War Bulletins Washington Gas Masks for Prize Fights
Washington warns gas masks may be issued for use at certain prize fights as war shortages press public safety. Rome contemplates Italy may mobilize Tony Ga uy for tank use if involved in new hostilities.
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Uncle Sam
Rome
Italy
Tony Gauy
Umpires Barred From Scouting Chicago Players
A rule bans umpires from acting as scouts for the Chicago American League clubs. Umpires may be fined or suspended if they name a promising youngster to a manager or owner.
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Chicago
DiMaggio Seeks Batting Crown After Big Week Deliveries
Joe DiMaggio forges toward a .408 average after a strong stretch for the Yankees. He drove in six runs to reach 111 RBIs in 92 games and added two triples and a single in a win over Cleveland to stay within striking distance of Williams. The day also saw Foxx close the gap in home runs as Boston sluggers lead Cleveland and Detroit in the standings amid a light schedule.
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Joe di Maggio
Williams
Foxx
Ted Williams
Jimmie Foxx
Boston
Red Sox
New York
Cleveland Indians
DiMaggio
Henry Isn’t Boasting About Kansas Grid Prospects
Kansas City dispatch notes Kansas coach Henry declines optimism for 1951 grid season. He predicts a bottom finish for Kansas unless an unforeseen shift occurs, naming Oklahoma Nebraska Missouri as likely powers, with Kansas State next and Iowa State after.
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Kansas City
Gwinn Henry
University of Kansas
Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Missouri
Kansas State
Iowa State
Dove Season Opens with October 15 Closing
Dove season opened yesterday and will run through October 15. County clerk’s office license chief Fred Kahn set a daily bag limit of 15 birds and a possession limit of 15. Hunters must use plugged guns with no more than three shells in the magazines. Crowley says Tulane game on October 14 is Rams’ toughest test this season.
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Fred Kahn
Crowley
Tulane New York
Jim Crowley
Tulane
Rams
New Orleans
Belleview social visits span towns and watermelon gathering
Belleview residents shared a Tuesday watermelon feed at Roy Cramer's home with the Cranes and Deays. Eudora’s Goodyears joined Crane hosts Sunday. Families traveled to Perry and Lawrence for visits. Neighbors and relatives from Strawn Olathe and Mackey district spent weekends and evenings visiting, dining, and hosting.
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C. E. Crane
Orville
Ed James
Clyde
John Deay
Roy Cramer
Charles Goodyear
Eudora
Ralph Reod
Baby
Perry
Vestal Stebns
John Houser
Strawn
Z. G. Houser
Carl Wichman
Minnie Whaley
Lawrence
Fred Whaley
John Lederer
Irene Richardson
Raymond Miskimen
Erwin Schoep
James Duncan
Maurice Raber
Mackey District
Grace Musick
Merrett
Musick
Harry Schmidt
Oscar Crane
Ivan
Olathe
Norma
Ifford - Welsh
Ruth
Sullivant Poised for Strong Kansas Season at Halfback
Observers expect Milt Sullivant to shine in 1939 for the Kansas Jayhawks after a durable, standout 1938 season. The KU senior, known for blocking and ball carrying, will play under coach Gwinn Henry in a deception-based offense. Sullivant has not missed a game in two seasons and led the team in blocking and tackling among backs.
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Milton Sullivant
University of Kansas
Milt
Sully
Gwinn Henry
Henry
Sullivant
Mount Oread
Jayhawk
Altho
Kansas
Social Happenings Across Lawrence Area Gatherings
Schoepflin, Sally and Howard Miskimen spent the evening there. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Whaley were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Frade in Lawrence. Mrs. Mabel Trace of Wisconsin and Mrs. Arléne Purcell of Fort Scott visit the Wade home this week. Families dine with the Holmes and Eisele households. A Duncan Welsh reunion at the Arthur May home near Williamstown drew 40 relatives. Chase residents Doldt and Cox plus De Armond visited Otts. Holmes and Edna Holmes spent time with Joy and daughter Elma. Baker family spent Monday with sister Beadleston. Edna Holmes attended Florence Remington’s piano recital in Eudora. Myrrice Ott joined a buffet shower for Helen Wise hosted by Virginia Walters. Bohnsack of Eu-
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W. K. Eisele
James Duncan
Lola
Henry Welsh
Norma
Clifford
Duncan
Arthur May
Williamstown
Charles Doldt
Lowell
Lee Cox
Chase
Dorothy Cox
Dorothy DeArmond
Lyons
St. Paul's Church
Eudora
Myrrice Ott
Helen Wise
Virginia Walters
Lawrence
Gus Bohnsack
Local Lyndon Residents Share Supper Guests
Dora spent Tuesday with her mother Mrs Rosanna Shellack. Mr and Mrs Leonard Ross Mrs H W Schoepflin and Miss Hazel Drake all of Lyndon were supper guests with Mr and Mrs Erwin Schoepflin Monday evening.
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Dora
Rosanna Shellack
Leonard Ross
H. W. Schoepflin
Hazel Drake
Lyndon
Erwin Schoepflin
Local Reunions Highlight Summer Gatherings
Mrs. Elmer Wintermantle visited Mrs. Harley Lyons and Doris Maxine last Thursday. The Clark reunion at Alfred Heck’s home drew about 100 relatives on Sunday August 27. Wayne Warner and Will Warner attended a Kansas City reunion Thursday.
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Elmer Wintermantle
Harley Lyons
Doris Maxine
Clark
Alfred Heck
Wayne Warner
Will Warner
Kansas City
Lions and Tigers Bitter Enemies Like Dogs and Cats
The passage notes that lions and tigers, though related, are fierce rivals. It compares their animosity to that between dogs and cats, underscoring natural tensions within big cat species.
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