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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1948
Page
8
Topeka advanced to the finals after a solid fourth quarter showing against the Giants. Joplin and Fort Smith faced Rubberfeating in a semifinal clash as two Big 7 teams prepared for Saturday action.
The University of Kansas Jayhawkers and Iowa State Cyclones opened non league play with a scrimmage at Memorial Stadium. Kansas will face Texas Christian University while Iowa State meets Town Teachers in Ames. Key players showed flashes on offense and defense, with McCormick and Gilman standouts for the White and Red units amid injuries and coaching adjustments.
St Joseph ties the Western association series at one win each by defeating Joplin 4 to 1 in the latest game. The Miners had earlier taken game three Saturday 3 to 1, setting up tonight's decisive rubber match to decide who will play the Topeka Owls in the first playoff series.
Manager Bill Meyer steers the Pittsburgh Pirates in a tight pennant chase as they sit three games behind the Boston Braves with momentum from a 11th win in 14 games. Old Timers, late-season surges, and key performances shape a dramatic stretch drive amid a turbulent league race.
Kansas state teachers, Washburn, Pittsburg, Bethel, and others begin the Central Intercollegiate Conference season with Welch guiding Kansas State Teachers and Pick Godlove leading Washburn. The slate includes Rockhurst, St Benedicts, Southwestern, and Fort Hays State as each squad fields veteran lettermen and promising backfields.
The 8th annual governor's series begins as Indianapolis and Milwaukee hold semi final pushes. Indianapolis beats Columbus 9-0 to finish its season, Toledo ends at 4-4 and 14-3, Milwaukee shuts out Minnesota 7-5 and 6-4, St Paul takes third place. The Saints edge Kansas City 6-5 in 11 innings opening, then lose the nightcap. Detroit Lions name a new 23 year old end from New Hampshire.
Harry E Merrow notes seven weeks remain before opening against Lawrence High as Coach Bob prepares a first year lineup on the Washburn campus at Moore Howse October 1 The Frogs backfield adds Pete Stout a 6 foot 203 pound all conference fullback who led ground gains last season as nine area players earn all state honors with Don Norrell the 245 pound tackle as the team features multiple senior lineups and three sets of brothers in Dutch Meyer's Horned Frogs squad
Kansas City report previews 1948 Kansas conference football opening week. Ottawa University hosts Maryville while Bethany meets Missouri Valley at home and Bethel faces Southwestern. Baker McPherson and Emporia prepare for strong showings as Weselyn, Bethel, and other squads field seasoned lettermen and new material for a competitive season.
Independence and Pittsburg advance to the four out of seven OM league finals. Pittsburg, fourth in the regular season, eliminated Ponca City Dodgers by sweeping the last three games of a five game series. The Browns posted a 5 to 1 win and a 3 to 2 win. Independence edged Bartlesville 1 to 0 in game five after Bartlesville tied the series Saturday 8 to 4. Sunday features professional football scores from the All America Conference with San Francisco at New York and Detroit at Pittsburgh among others.
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