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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1947
Page
10
The snippet lists teachers and pupil counts by grade across several schools, noting enrollments in third through eighth grades and bus riders from Sunflower. It mentions medical leave for Mrs. Ralph Dunlap and travel plans for local families, plus a historical note about the English coronation chair in Parliament.
A Missouri University camp preview notes a speedy line and seasoned backs shaping the team for the upcoming season. Key players and tactical emphasis suggest a strong offense and reliable ground game as the program prepares for early challenges.
Missouri eyes a first division berth under coach Den Faurot with a veteran line and new backs. The Tigers host St Louis U and open at Columbia, facing a heavy 10 game slate in the Big Eight era. Key returnees include Pritz, Kekern, Rodges, Pepper, and All-Big Six veteran Hulse.
At Fort Hays Kansas, the Tigers boast 646 roster with new faces from Lewis and National City. Coach Huffman eyes a solid backfield with Guthrie Jehlson Johnston and others while the junior squad opens a five game slate, starting against Mjanler College in McCook, Neb.
Fragmented OCR resembles a baseball ledger with player names such as Cleveland, New York, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and Cincinnati, paired with numbers that likely indicate at bats, hits, or scores. The text mentions leagues and matchups like National League watchers and various players, but many fragments are unreadable or garbled.
The Brooklyn Dodgers close in on the pennant as St Louis fades. Giants topple Cardinals while Yankees clinch AL title after White Sox win doubleheader. Multiple world series implications unfold with Dodgers and Cubs also in tight races.
The Jayhawker football squad worked behind closed gates for part of the week in a secret practice. Sauer used French at both left and right half. three backfield combinations were tried with McNatt Evans French Pattee in the top group. A sprint drill capped the session with a 50 yard effort.
Baseball observers argue the Cardinals, once dominant, may be aging as Yankees and Dodgers near pennants. The Cardinals lineup averages near 30, while the Yankees rely on younger and midcareer players, with Brooklyn benefited by veteran support and fresh talent.
North Carolina State coach Beattie Feathers announced intensive practice would continue until September 26 despite a quarantine in effect after freshman blocking back Dom McCormick, 20, of Greensboro was diagnosed with acute poliomyelitis. State health officer Dr A C Bulla urged exposed players to avoid strenuous activity while athletics director J B Von Glahn noted medical authorities say exercise does not increase infection risk if not already ill. Players advised by family physicians to refrain will be excused.
New York Sept 16 Harry Walker of Philadelphia surged in the National League batting race with 14 hits in 41 at bats through Sunday. The report lists top American League batters and notes Philadelphia’s Walker leading, with mention of a pending replay ordered by President Ford Frick for unfinished August games affecting Brooklyn and Philadelphia.
Francis "Buzz" Mucken thaler, a left handed pitcher, won a one hit game for St. Joseph over Muskogee in the Western Association playoff finals. He enrolled at the University of Kansas for graduate work and to be a physics department assistant, saying nothing when asked if physics knowledge aided his pitching. His home is Kansas City Missouri, and he will finish the playoffs by Tuesday or Wednesday night. He previously attended Rewichhurst College in Kansas City.
A jumble of names and places notes many households hosting meals and visits. Mr and Mrs. Warther and friends attended a Friday evening gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs. Carel Geratenberger. The piece lists visits and dinners among locals from Kanes City to Lawrence and Topeka, with teachers and families in attendance. The report highlights community ties through social events, suppers, and weekend guests.
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