Western Trail Tough For The Yanks
Yankees suffer a 6 3 loss to Detroit while Cleveland routs Boston 8 1. Schoolboy Rowe wins his 14th, as Joe Gordon miscue spurs a Tigers rally. Cleveland moves within a half game of Detroit. Chicago tightens a four way gap behind.
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Huskers and Jayhawks Parade Posters Stir Lincoln Sports Buzz
Lincoln fans see posters from Nebraska and Kansas as football talk rises around campus. Hargiss leaves football duties to focus on track, with a March plan for a track meet and a two mile squad. Jayhawks scout Saturday practice session notes and a shift in prep.
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Cubs Power Past Phils as Doubleheader Stands Gripped
The Chicago Cubs collected 14 hits and Larry French held the Phillies to five hits in a 5-1 win. Carvel Rowell drove in six runs in the first game of the doubleheader, contributing to the Cubs strong offensive showing.
Blues Face Three Way Title Showdown In Midwest Series
Kansas City holds a three and a half game lead over Columbus with Minneapolis four percent back as the three battle in a critical three way pennant race. KC can clinch with one more win while Minneapolis must sweep KC and await Columbus slip. The Blues crushed St Paul 14 0 behind Johnny Lindell to tie the league double play record.
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Fairbury Wins National Ban Johnson Title In Four Straight
Nebraska Fairbury captured the national championship by sweeping St. Joseph Coca Colas four straight in the playoff after winning Kansas title in four straight. St. Joseph rallied to tie 4 4 before Fairbury scored in the sixth and won 5 4 in the eighth. Fairbury dominates the Central Kansas Division and claimed the state title by beating Independence in four straight.
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Broadway Beat and Boxing Buzz Headline Roundup
New York report notes Johnny Ray and a coast producer in nightly huddles with Billy Conn potentially in movies. Bootleg bookmakers shut out by authorities. Trotting races at Westbrook, AL. Brooklyn reporters hear George Catogre may have knee injury affecting baseball duties. Enid semi pro champions sail for Puerto Rico to meet island champs in San Juan.
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Melton Tops Giants as Thrills Rally Fans
The New York Post notes Cliff Melton stirs the crowd with a fervent reaction while hailed as a promising pitcher. Cuff reports Billy Conn’s Pittsburgh bout canceled with Buddy Knox. Braddock plans a white hope tournament in October across Idaho Colorado Montana Utah and Nevada. Jacobs weighs Tommy Farr versus Conn or Louis with Red Cross gate cut. Carlen says Lou Nova at 210 pounds will fight here in six weeks. The piece questions whatever happened to Galento.
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Galento
Rain Halts Memphis Dearborn Game. Bases Stolen Upon Resume
During the national amateur baseball federation tournament in Birmingham Alabama rain halted a Memphis versus Dearborn Michigan game. When play resumed it was found all the bases had been stolen. Stolen bases credited to Mr X with three.
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Notre Dame players eligible for draft and Dodgers manager pay
Eight Notre Dame starters are eligible for the draft. Ousting of trainer Lou Schaeffer, who won $300,000 with Challedon, stirs racing circles. If Leo Durocher returns to the Dodgers as bench manager he won’t earn $22,500 this season. Dodger fans cheered an opposing player after the third inning. The Redskins gained $8,000 from the all star game in Boston, signaling strong interest in pro football.
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He's Got Em Charlie Brown at Del Monte Course
A caddie master at the Del Monte course in California commands a diverse group of bag toters. His team includes an ex French colonial police officer, an ex jeweler, a tattoo expert, a retired bridge foreman, a chiropractor, and a descendant of the region's old Spanish land grant family.
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Day’s Scores From AP Baseball And City Leagues
Baseball results from the Associated Press show Kansas City routed St. Paul 14 0 and Minneapolis 18 9 Milwaukee 1 11. National League games include Boston 17 6 over St Louis 7 1 and Brooklyn 7 7 Pittsburgh 0 4. American League Chicago 1 4 zippelon 0 3 Detroit 6 New York 3 Cleveland 1 Boston 1 Washington 7 7 St Louis 2. Texas League playoffs San Antonio 8 Beaumont 8 called end of ninth darkness Oklahoma City 3 Houston 2.
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Adams Picks Nebraska as Big Six Favorite for 1940
Hobbs Adams, new Kansas State coach, says Nebraska is far ahead in preseason Big Six ratings and notes Oklahoma, Missouri, and Iowa State will challenge. He cites Nebraska’s depth, expects strong Sooner return and Missouri’s Paul Christman influence, and calls Iowa State a potential surprise while K State rebuilds after spring.
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Punter Scouting and Spring Drills Across Big Six Camp
Jayhawker coach Henry tested punters and ends as Kempher trimmed depth to 50. Suagee, a Bartlesville quarterback, joined the squad as drills emphasized blocking tackle and passing. Other Big Six teams J Yeager Iowa State, Jones Nebraska and Faurot Missouri held early contact sessions and showcased spread and option play.
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Red” McCarty
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Crucial Game Tonight For Ft. Smith Giants
In St Joseph Missouri on September 13 the Fort Smith Giants face the Saints in a Western Association playoff game. Fort Smith trails 2-0 in the best-of-five series and must win to stay alive while Saint Joseph aims to clinch at home on Friday the thirteenth.
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Testerda Stars Rally as Indians and Dodgers Shine
In a twin bill, Me Warder held the Red Sox to three hits in the Indians win. Hugh Casey pitched a three hit shutout for the Dodgers in the first game, then earned another win in relief as Medwick broke a tie with a triple in the nightcap. Bill Dietrich and Edesmith combined for a four hit shutout for the Athletics in the first game, with Smith securing a five hit effort in the second. Carvel Rowell and Bill Posedel anchored the Bees' offense as Boston overwhelmed the Cardinals in the opener, then Farmer spun six strong in the nightcap.
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Upsets Spark First Day At National Amateur Golf Match Play
A year ago wave of upsets hit as Willie Turnosa defended title with Johnny Goodmith among favorites in day one. Also notes Max Schmeltne Tommy Farr and Bob Pastor ranked by the National Ro ing Association behind heavyweight Joe Louis. Five years ago Fred Perry and Helen Vinson noted in sports blurbs.
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Bob Pastor
Joe Louis
Fred Perry
Helen Vinson
Paper Mill Wins Back-to-Back Softball Crown
The Paper Mill defeated Oters 10 to 9 to clinch the North Lawrence softball league championship. The Millers also beat Clothiers 6 to 3, concluding the local season with a second straight win and ending last night’s action.
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Golf Championship Semi-Finals Reach Pairings at Winged Foot
In Mamaroneck New York on September 18 the national amateur golf championship semi finals are set for 36 hole matches. W B McCullough Jr of Philadelphia faces Ray Billows of Poughkeepsie while Wilford Wehrle of Chicago meets Dick Chapman at Winged Foot Club.
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Wilford Wehrle
Chicago
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Winged Foot Club
Prairie Center and Topeka visits brighten local week
Social notes list residents visiting relatives and attending events across Topeka Eudora and nearby areas. George Kaegi Johnnie Wichman and others joined Mr and Mrs Ralph Wichman of Prairie Center on a trip to the Kansas state fair.Mrs. Minnie Bowen of Kansas City visited Westerhouse and Neisis families, with plans to travel to Denver. Attendees visited Willow Springs Pleasant Grove and relatives. A hospital entry notes Mrs Walter Wilson undergoing surgery at Lawrence Memorial. The Salem Women’s Foreign Missionary Society held a meeting and planned a rally and food sale. A stock and implement sale at the Robert Reusch farm drew a large crowd with Ex-Governor Woodring present. Other local gatherings included Lietz reunion and visits to Wichita and Belleview. The Lost and Found column notes prompt returns of lost articles by phone 22.
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