Kansas Favored To Win 1947 Big Six Crown
Fifty three Big Six writers and sportscasters pick Kansas to win the 1947 crown with Missouri second and Nebraska fourth in early autumn polling. Kansas State and Iowa State forecast improved teams with new coaches. Kansas’ Ray Evans leads returning stars while Oklahoma struggles with key losses.
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Tigers
M.U
Nebraska
Geo Saver
Aa. Tigers
Hornhuskers
Kansas State
Iowa State
Ray Evans
Midwest
George Sauer
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Jayhawkers
Joe Golding
Grand Plata
Oklahoma
Bud Wilkinson
Sooners
Daivision
Hal Middesworth
Daly Oaaherman
Oklahoman City
Redlegs
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Dacsfield
Tittle
Missoun
Ed Shupe
Emporia
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Cormmhuskers
Ken Johnson
We Norton
Kaa
Daily Telegram
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The
Moines Register
Jayhawns
Hussers
Ase
Evans
Neoras
Dick Hutton
Ineiman
Yemigr Jenn Rapacz
Oklahuma
Senator Thomas Seeks Europe Sendoff for Teachers
Lawrence diary columns note a 1947 proposal by Senator Elmer Thomas for sending "professional educators" to Europe for 30 days, arguing it would aid recovery. He advocates using a program tied to farm and educational exchanges, while critics question costs and logistics.
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Elmer Thomas
Okla Anu
United States
Europe
Thomas
Rome
Continent
Youmg
Three Players Hurt In Crimson and Blue Scrimmage
Coach George Sauer watched his squad limp through a rough practice as three players suffered injuries during a stiff scrimmage. Fullback Bob Kline and center Sy were among the injured, with two others marked doubtful for the upcoming TCU game.
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George Sauer
Pridey Everans
T.C.U
Zame Ore
Bob Kline
Crimaon
Blue
Leaque Leads In New York Baseball Stats
A garbled list of player names and numbers appears to reflect baseball scoring. Names such as Walker Philadelphia and New York figures dominate, with multiple team mentions and scattered statistics like 174 and 135. The fragmentary text hints at batting totals and standings but lacks a coherent narrative.
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New Yora
Rotina Mreehiya
Mise
New York
Miner
Pittsbarch
Walker
Philadelphia
Eal Wather
Mrwabipa
T. Bad — Walker
Philadeiphia
Lewis Bs
Rene
Puneen
Myer
Tincinmati
Jeas Minchs
Et Williams
Meetun
Wettame
Hearok
Boston
York
Jones
Kyaten
Boudreau
Cleveland
Vernon
Washington
Chicago
Lawrence Junior High Freshmen Football Practice Rolls On
Lawrence Junior High begins football drills under coach Nanny Duver with 40 freshmen checked out in three days at South Park. Duver plans three more weeks of fundamental work to shape a 130 pound average squad for Coach Wootlam’s LMHS system, with potential additions this week as more boys join.
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Lawrence Junior High School
Nanny Duver
South Park
Duver
Mustangs
Orto
Wootlam
LMHS
Standings and results from yesterday in the American League
Mixed standings and yesterday results appear from an Associated Press listing. The readable portions show teams and scores but OCR garbling limits exact details.
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Rae
Brooklyn Fans Wish Aberson Had Stayed in Football
The article recalls Aberson’s football days and notes Brooklyn’s regret over his departure. It references a rookie hitting a grand slam homer impacting pennant hopes, mentions Green Bay and Chicago teams, and highlights various players and quotes about performance and luck.
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Brooklyn
Aberson
Duckers
Blue Game Rained Out and Colonels Win
The Louisville Colonels beat Minneapolis 8 to 5 to take a semi final series lead while rain halted the Kansas City Milwaukee game and postponed the rematch. John Welas, Paul Campbell and Augie Berg aided the comeback as Frank Shofner delivered the winning run. 31362375 head of sheep are reported in New Zealand.
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Minneapolia
Kansas City
Blues
Milwaukee
Brewers
Louisville
Colonels
John Welas
Paul Campbell
Augie Bergamo
Bill Goodman
Jim Gleeson
Frank Shofner
Goodman
New Zealand
Notre Dame Coach Urges Bears Not To Underrate Irish
Frank Leahy told Walter Kennedy before the Chicago AL Star game that the Bears would beat them by 60 points but warned not to underestimate Notre Dame on the gridiron this year.
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Frank Leahy
Wad Kennedy
Chicago
Walter
Bears
Notre Dame
Jayhawkers Series Preview and Football Notes
Harry E Morrow’s column notes the Jayhawkers stepping into the series with key weights and a focus on the season. It mentions coaches Dob Cheac roao and Vandaveer at Ottawa and Manhattan for football prep and a high school Dad joined practice.
Reds Rally Past St. Joseph In Series Opener
Muskogee Reds beat St. Joseph 9 to 5 in four to win the opening game of a best of seven series. Hal Hudson pitched four hit balls, struck out 12, and drove in three runs with a double and a single.
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Okla
Sepe
Muskogee Reds
Anstrer
Hal Hudson
Hudson
Reds
St. Joseph
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