Pro-Am Golf Event Draws Record Lawrence Crowd
Lawrence Country club hosted the Pro Lady Amateur event with a record crowd as Mrs. C. S. Hill and Bunny Torpey won first in the Kansas 5-City field. Hill posted 84 for low women medal on the par 72 course, while Torpey carded 74 for low medal of the day.
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Lawrence Country Club
C. S. Hill
Kansas City
Bunny Torney
Oakwood Proof
Kansas
City
Torpey
Harry Railsunck
Kay Stephenson
F. A. Bombeck
Oatman
Glenn Oatman
Lawrence
Walter Blevins
Wichita
Lloyd Wadkins
Jop- Tin
Mise Ruth Hoover
University of Kansas
Orville Stone
W. H. Ruese
C. W. Binyon
Harry Brown
C. C. Stewart
E. C. Lupton
Roland de Watteville
Charles McCreight
Handshake Decides Bloomington Upset in 1933 League
In Bloomington against Springfield for the Three Eye Indiana Iowa Wilners League pennant, a manager handshake after Julian Foster hit a homer led to an umpire ruled out. The protest forced a replay, Springfield refused, Bloomington was awarded the title four to two. Washington I D U riches and cash issues, future piece teases shoes battle.
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Indiana
Iowa
Bloomington
Springfield
Julian Foster
Herschel Martin
Pat Fohl
Uaird
Font
Washington I
D. U
George Washington
New York
Names and Totals From a Kansas Area Ledger Fragment
Readable fragments list multiple pairs of names with city and state, each linked to totals such as 150, 106, 76, and other sums. The OCR shows Emmoria, Emporia, Salina, Lawrence, Hutchinson, Topeka, Jopthy, and Kansas City among others, with several individuals and guessed totals though many lines are garbled. The piece resembles a list of contributions or entries in a regional record.
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E.G. Lupton
Lawrence
Carl Tanner
Hutchinson
Mra
Roland Fenes
Jopthy
Chirley McCrerelt
Earl Whitaker
Topeka
Jarence Yuckey
Kansas City
Tewatteville
Taine
Kansas University Football Scrimmage Preview and Player Notes
Kansas University football held a heavy Saturday workout with a book session on Sunday as they prepare for the freshmen scrimmage. Coach Adrian Lindsey reshaped the varsity, emphasizing dummy scrimmage and passing with alternating backfields and no single end pair dominating. Dave Shirk lingered in the backfield as Dick Amerine disrupted plays, while J. D. Richardson emerged as the fastest and most dangerous receiver in drill. Simms of Kansas State was noted for speed but lighter weight.
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Jayhawker
Adrian Lindsey
R. L. Conger
Lindsey
Varsity
K. U
Bill” Harkiss
Dave Shirk
Aliko
Dick Amerine
J. D. Richardson
Simms
Kansas State
Richardson
Columbus and Brewers into Playoff Finals in Chicago
Chicago, Sept. 20. Columbus and Milwaukee, former American Association champions, move to the post season playoff title. Columbus defeated Minneapolis 7 to 2 for a fourth win in six games, while Milwaukee beat Toledo 3 to 1 for their fourth win in six tilts.
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Chicago
Columbus
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Brewers
Toledo
Belvoir Falls in Close Game to Kansas City Allies
A crowd watched Belvoir lose 10 to 9 at Ban Johnson Park as Kansas City Allies, a crack colored team, rallied for five runs in the eighth. Belvoir led 6 to 5 entering the frame but errors and consecutive hits swung the game. Gib Francis pitched well until the eighth. Farmer Ross relayed in two on base as relief. Belvoir scored three in the ninth but fell short. Next Sunday at 2 30 Capital City Barber Company of Topeka visits with Ray Pierce, ex-Chicago NL pitcher, slated to start for the visitors.
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Belvoir
Ban Johnson Park
Kansas City
Gib Francis
Farmer Ross
Ross
Capital City Barber Company
Topeka
Ray Pierce
Barbers
Big Six Camps Open With Notes On Practice
Grid iron Galahade of the Big Six conference began another week of practice jousting in Kansas City as Nebraska’s untried moleskin warriors routed a big freshman team. Kansas State Wildcats crossed seven times in an intra squad scrimmage while Missouri freshmen were hurt by varied varsity combinations. Oklahoma Sooners prepare for Tulsa with a lighter schedule, mixing classes with afternoon drills, as coaches stress defense and blocking to trim ragged edges ahead of upcoming games.
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Kansas City
Nebraska
Kansas State Wildcats
Wes Fry
Wildcats
Boston
Boston College
University of Missouri
Oklahoma University Sooners
Tulsa University
Yesterday's Results In Major Leagues And Minor Leagues
National League action delayed by rain with New York defeating St Louis 4 3 in ten innings. Chicago beat Brooklyn 3 1. Philadelphia 8 Pittsburgh 2. American League games St Louis at Boston postponed by rain. Detroit New York tied 1 1. Philadelphia 8 Cleveland 4 Washington 5 Chicago 4. International League playoffs Baltimore 14 Montreal 12. American Association Columbus 7 Minneapolis 2 Milwaukee 12 Toledo 3.
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Associated Press
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Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Boston
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Baltimore
Montreal
Columbus
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Toledo
Big Games Debut as 1937 College Football Hits Week Two
The 1937 college football season gains momentum as major matchups loom this weekend. Cornell meets Penn State in Ithaca while West Virginia opens against West Virginia Wesleyan. Pitt hosts Ohio Wesleyan and Navy faces William and Mary. Southeastern and Southern clashes headline conference play with Kentucky Vanderbilt and LSU Florida. Tulane-Clemson also on tap. Openers from last week include Elon defeating Virginia 12-6 and Tennessee Wesleyan losing to King 19-14.
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New York
Jonathan Public
Cornell
Penn State
Ithaca
West Virginia
West Virginia Wesleyan
Pittsburgh
Ohio Wesleyan
Navy
William and Mary
South
Duke
Virginia Tech
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South Carolina
Kentucky
Ohio State
Texas Christian Horned Frogs
Iowa
Washington
Seattle
California
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Oregon
Little Elon
Virginia
Military
Louisiana Normal
Centenary
Morehead
University of Cincinnati
Tennessee Wesleyan
King
Roanoke
Emory and Henry
Citadel
Wofford
Clemson Trim Presbyterian
Ohio University
Clinois
Rio Grande
Jacobs Not So Dumb Boxing Gala Sets Big Purses
New York boxing promoter Mike Jacobs faces scrutiny as he plans a four-champion festival at the Polo Grounds. A guaranteed 195000 covers eight main events with advance sales near 175000. 40000 fans may pay 350000 in gate. Marcel Thil loses New York middleweight status. Barney Ross, Lou Ambers, Sixto Escobar favored in key bouts against Garcia, Montanez, Jeffa respectively.
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New York
Mike Jacobs
Polo Grounds
Curbstone
Sixth Avenue
Legionnaires
Coogan
Jacobs
New York State Athletic Commissioners
Marcel Thil
Marcel
International Boxing Union
Fred Anastosi
San Francisco
Gret
Barney Ross
Ceferino Garcia
Lou Ambers
Pedo Montanez
Puerto Rico
Sixto Escobar
Harry Jeffa
Amateur golf title match tops AP report
AP notes a year ago Vonnisy Fischer defeated Scotland's Jack McLean for a TV amateur golf title. It mentions Argentina polo defeat Greentreg 21 to 9 in the Americas Cup opener. Five years back, Gar Wood in Misa America X set a world speedboat record at 124.91 mph.
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Vonnisy Fischer
Scotland
Jack McLean
Greentreg
Rainbow
Gar Wood
Misa America X
Fans Edge Closer on Giant Cubs Series Stakes
The Associated Press reports the pennant race tightens as the Giants and Cubs prepare to finish their season series with the Cardinals and Dodgers. Giants win 4-3 after Hank Leiber parts the tie with a ninth inning homer. Cubs fall 2-1 as Gabby Hartnett homers, keeping the NL race unsettled while the Yankees edge toward the AL pennant with Detroit and Cleveland also shifting in the standings.
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Giants
Cubs
St. Louis Cardinals
Brooklyn
Daffy
Dodgers
Bill Terry
Hank Leiber
Leiber
Wally Berger
Wally
Lou Warneke
Big Max Butcher
Gabby Hartnett
Curt Davis
Brooklyns
Baseball Season Leaders From Major Leagues And Local Death Notice
Summary of major league batting and pitching leaders including Medwick Waner and Greenberg with top totals. Also reports Salina’s oldest merchant Benjamin Litowich dies at 88, plus local police court fines for drunkenness involving Clarence Sutton and Elmer Martin.
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Saline
Salina
Kan
Benjamin Aaron Litowich
Litowich
Poland
Kansas
Clarence Sutton
Elmer Martin
Yeager Eyes Surprise Year With Strong Iowa State Line
Iowa State coach Jim Yeager, succeeding George Veenker, emphasizes a solid front five and weighty line in his first Cyclone squad. With backfield questions and Kiscer’s fitness uncertainties, Yeager aims to surprise Big Six foes, trusting veteran linemen and committed players to carry the offense.
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Jim Yeager
Iowa State
Ames
George Veenker
Cyclones
Yeager
Veenker
Everett Kiscer
Kischer
Gordon Keupke
al Waite
Chuck Heileman
Pakboaas
Jim Dishinger
Rowland Rushmore
Paul Moring
Clyde Shugart
Clarence Dee
Ed Bock
John Anderson
Hugh Vickerstaff
Parker Sees Three Way Battle For U S Davis Cup Spot
Atlanta reports a tense Davis Cup chase as Frankie Parker, Bobby Riggs, and Bryan Grant duel for the No. 2 position behind Donald Budge. Riggs edged Grant in a long round robin clash 6 3 6 4 6 8 0 6 7 5 with cramps forcing Grant off court.
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Atlanta
Frankie Parker
Bobby Riggs
Bryan Grant
Frankie
Boy Wonder
Milwaukee
Grant
Riggs
Donald Budge
America
Bitsy
Weekend Sports in Brief A P roundup of events
Cleveland Karen Guffahl and Horton Smith tie for western open golf title with 289. Amateurs and outboard racing results led by Douglas Fonda in Richmond. Dobby Riggs defeats Bryan Grant to win Round Robin tennis. Parker defeats Sabin in consolation. Delaford and Jones upset in Pacific Southwest tennis. Coghtin wins Pennsylvania clay courts. Sydney Edwin injured at Detroit race track.
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Cleveland
Karen Guffahl
Horton Smith
Finy
Richmond
Douglas Fonda
Thomas Cooper
Atlanta
Dobby Riggs
Bryan Grant
Frank Parker
Wayne Sabin
Los Angeles
Murray Delaford
Clarence Jones
England
Pacific Southwest
Henner Henkel
Frank Shields
Jacques Brugnon
Allentown
Gernard Coghtin
Pennsylvania
Martin Bushy
Schmeling to fight tuneups before Louis title bid
Max Schmeling will have two warmup bouts before facing Joe Louis next June. One bout will be against Walter Neusel in Germany, the other likely in February in Miami. The report also notes various college and sports anecdotes from the era.
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New York
Max Schmeling
Joe Louis
Walter Neusel
Germany
Miami
New York Football Giants
Sammy Baugh
Washington
Bronko Nagurski
Chicago Bears
Minnesota
North Carolina prep school baseball practice begins
The report notes a North Carolina preparatory school has begun baseball practice for next year, with Ferrell brothers and Ray Hayworth among those involved. It mentions Rockingham park offering 900 stalls for 1100 horses and recalls Jeremiah T. Mahoney as the first to clear six feet in America, winning the last New York mayoralty primary.
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Paratory School
North Carolina
Ferrell Boys
Ray Hayworth
Tom Zachary
Rockingham Park
America
Jeremiah T. Mahoney
New York
TESTERDAPES STARS TESTERDAPES STARS
Associated Press summary notes multiple baseball results across major teams with players delivering key hits and pitchers controlling games. Giants tie Cards as ninth inning homer sparks 4-4 draw. Atker strong for Tigers in win over Yanks. English doubles for Reds. Schott stars in 7-6 opener and good relief in nightcap. Caster and Hartnett lead Athletics and Cubs wins. Simmons and Kennedy contribute for White Sox and Senators. Mulcahy shines for Phillies and Bauers dominates Pirates. plus fines for three in a drunken charge in police court.
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Auker
Elden Auker
Yankees
Tigers
White Sox
Senators
Philadelphia
Cleveland Indians
Boston Red Sox
St. Louis Browns
Pittsburgh
Pirates
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Phils
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Cincinnati Reds
Boston
Ival Goodman
Gene Schott
Associated Press
Welly Berger
Giants
Meta
Bass
Cards
Elden Atker
Yanks
Alea
Gil English
Rees
Reds
English
Schott
Goodman
Jack Rothrock
George Caster
Athletics
Farmer
Indians
Caster
Curt Davis
Gabby Hartnett
Cubs
Davis
Dolliers
Hartnett
al Simmons
Vernon Kennedy
Simmons
Kennedy
Nightcap
Hugh Mulcahy
Pinky
Bauers
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Tom Calloway
Wolf Rimann
Calloway
Gertrude Tracey
Toneka
M. T. Ahlstrom
Helen
Dan Uzelac
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Joe Matthews
T. S. Ridge
Chick Trout
Misa Mariella White
J. &. Byrne
Miss Marsh
Ruth Hoover
Land Pyle
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Mrs. FloreVilbiss
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Marshall Becker
Mia
Betty Stephenson
A} Collins
Tom Callaway
Rose Bailey
Emporia
E. B. Miller
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Dan Uszelac
Bruce Hurd
Webb Gilbert
H. V. Olsen
C.C. Stewart
John Hix
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Paul Leslie
East Hills Country Club
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Elmer Layden
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Nicky Altrock
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Nick Wired Griff
Joe Anderson
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Ole Nelson
Helge Pearson
Michigan State
Estelle Lawson Page
Katherine Hemphill
Marion Miley
Anita Lizana
Forest Hills
Jadwiga Jedrzejowska
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Leslie S. Allen
Minnie Fields
Robert Lamont
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