Rain Boosts Detroit in Crucial Series Outlook
Rain reshapes the pennant race as Detroit, St. Louis, and New York scramble for games. Detroit fans hope for more postponements while Browns and Yankees chase ground as doubleheaders loom. ONeill rests pitchers Trout and Newhouser. Gentry gains extra rest before facing Washington. Potter and Kramer slated for mound duties in pivotal series action.
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Associated Press
Detroit
St. Louis
New York
Tigers
Browns
Yankees
Steve O'Neill
Dizzy Trout
Hal Newhouser
Rafe Gentry
Washington
Bengals
Nels Potter
Jack Kramer
Bob Muncrief
Denny Galehouse
Sig Jakucki
Borowy
Ernie Bonham
Marie Joa
Staanngren
Navy, Army battle for servicemen’s world series stays tight
Honolulu reports the navy leads the seven game series five to two over the army amid high tension as both sides push for a sweep. In other notes the Golf Ball Manufacturers warn of a 1945 ball shortage urging players to turn in used balls for reprocessing during winter. Ray Dumont announces J G Taylor Spink named local commissioner of semi pro baseball for 1945 to settle inter national playoff disputes postwar. Ellis Kinder, Memphis Chicks ace with 19 wins, sold to St Louis Browns for cash and a player.
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L. E. Coleman
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New York
Ray Dumont
National Baseball Congress
J. G. Taylor Spink
St. Louis
Sporting News
Dumont
Spink
Memphis
LPM
Ellis Kinder
Memphis Chicks
St. Louis’ Browns
Ace
Chicks
Festerda Blues: Blix Donnelly Stars in Cards Shutout
Blix Donnelly and the St Louis Cardinals blank New York 2-0 as Donnelly fans five and Mueller sets a major league record by catching his 152nd game for Cincinnati in the 106-0 victory over Brooklyn.
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Johnny Hopp
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New York
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Leo Durocher
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Reds
Frankin Hayes
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Ray Schalk
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Associated Press
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Cincinnati
Yesterday's Results in Baseball Standings
All American League games postponed. National League results included St Louis 2 New York 0 and Cincinnati 0 Brooklyn 6 as the only games played.
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New York
Detroit
St. Loui
Boston
Clevelan
Chicago
SRB
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Sports Roundup Captains Ambitions In 194/s era Tumult
New York sports round up highlights Detroit Tigers pennant race star pitchers Dizzy Trout Hal Newhouser among MVP chatter Wakefield cited as key catalyst for Tigers' rise Dodger fan quips about least valuable award Willie Pep Chalky Wright boxing title thawing out Judge Bramham improving Sid Luckman Brooklyns Bond Bowl farewell plans Gil Dodds Madison Square Garden appearance Notre Dame coach McKeever on Bob Kelly running and kicking back nuances
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Dizzy Trout
Hal Newhouser
Dick Wakefield
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Dodger
Willie Pep-Chalky Wright
W. G. Bramham
Sid Luckmian
Brooklyn
Gil Dodds
Madison Square Garden
Frank Leahy
Ed McKeever
Notre Dame
Bob Kelly
Ferrell Aims to Break Hartnett Catching Record
Rick Ferrell, who will be 38 in October, plans to remain in the majors long enough to surpass Gabby Hartnett's record of catching 1,79 games. He needs roughly 40 more games to reach that milestone.
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Rick Ferrell
Gabby Hartnett
Rick
Aggies Ready for Big Six Showdown in Manhattan
Pro Coach Ward Haylett faces possible expulsion for unprofessional conduct after declaring all 60 Kansas State players in top condition for Saturdays clash with Wichita University Wheatshockers in Manhattan. Coaches and players depart amid injury updates as Big Six coaches discuss readiness and woes ahead of the games.
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Ronnie Webster
Ward Haylett
Wichita University
Manhattan
Associated Press
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Wildcats
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Chauncey Simpson
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Charley Heard
Dewey
Luster
Gerald Lenox
Bob Mayfield
Dub Wooten
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Navy Zoomers
Ad Lewandowski
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University of Minnesota Gophers
Minneapolis
Ames
Mike Michalake
Iowa State Cyclones
Gustavus Adolphus
Iowa
Lawrence High Grid Squad Preps For Topeka Clash
The Lawrence High School football team will hold a sight drill tonight ahead of tomorrow’s game against the Topeka Trojans at Moore Bowl on Washburn University campus. Coach Chalmer Woodard plans a 30-man squad trip departing at 4 30 PM. The Lions arrive fresh from a 32 14 victory over Manhattan and seek an upset of Topeka, who beat them 13 6 last season and tied 6 6 two years ago.
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Dodgers Still In The League Question Looms Over Mets
Sports Mirror recalls past headlines noting Branch Rickey weighing Leo Durocher for a manager role after previous release. It cites Joe Louis defending the heavyweight title in New York and UCLA beating TCU, with Giants and Dodgers stories reflecting ongoing league intrigue and shifting leads.
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Joe Louisa
Lou Nova
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Brooklyn
Giants
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Cardinals
Edge goes to Tigers or Cardinals in 1944 world series clash
Newhouser and Trout lead Detroit pitching with 55 wins between them while Mort Cooper anchors St Louis. Brecheen Wilks question marks, Lanier shoulder injury and Cards boasting strong infield outfield and catching contrast Tigers power with Wakefield York Higgens. Browns pale beside Cards. Divorce action filed in Douglas County.
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St. Louis Browns
St. Louis Cardinals
Tigers
Harold Newhouser
Paul
Dizzy) Trout
Jim Bagby
Stan Coveleskie
Cleveland Indians
Brooklyn Dodgers
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Trout
Billy Southworth
Mort Cooper
Ted Wilks
Brecheen
Yankees
Junior Thompson
Cincinnati Reds
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Lanier
Max Lanier
St. Louis
Dick Wakefield
Rudy York
Pinky Higgins
Browns
George Roche
White Sox
Greasy Neale
Reds
Casey Stengel
Giants
Joe Harris
Pirates
Tommy Thevenow
Pepper Martin
Jake Powell
Yanks
Jack Kramer
Nelson Potter
Bob Muncrief
Jack Jakucki
Denny Glaehouse
Redbirds
Vern Stephens
Myron Hayworth
Frank Mancuso
Indians Play Tonight at Redskins Stadium Under Lights
The Haskell Indian football team opens its home season tonight at 8 against Atchison high school under the lights at the Redskins stadium. Last week the Braves beat Seaman Rural 25 to 6 as coach Marvin Vandaveer leads his fast moving T formation squad. A large Lawrence crowd is expected with Phil Cato and his band providing music.
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Redskins
Braves
Seaman Rural High School
Marvin Vandaveer
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Lawrence
Phil Cato
Jayhawkers to Wear New Uniforms in Husker Tilt
The University of Kansas football team will wear white satin jerseys with crimson numerals and bright yellow trousers featuring a crimson stripe when they meet the University of Nebraska on October 21. Coach Henry Shenk says the change eliminates any difficulty in identifying Kansas players.
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Leader. A League ro le batting and pitching leaders list
Harvey Schmedemann, state highway patrol member in Lawrence, has orders to report to Kansas City on October 14 for service in the U S Navy. He was sworn in the naval reserve months ago. The season leaders include Boudreau with 328 batting average, Stirnweiss with 124 runs, Stephens 403 RBIs, Stirnweiss 200 hits, Boudreau 42 doubles, Stirnweiss and Lindell 16 triples, Eden 23 home runs, Stirnweiss 4 stolen bases, and Wilks 17 3/850 pitching line.
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St. Louis
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This and That in Kansas by Joe DeGeorge
A Kansas miscellany reports a missing stepladder case with neighbor sightings and a Lyons doctor lampooning overwork. An Arkansas City furniture firm faulted a hoodlum, but police Capt. Walter Gray owned up to an accidental window breach. Sublette High School’s homecoming day surprises feature staff in wild attire. Army field GI rabbits prompt questions about a mascot chase and a tale of friendship from Smoky Hill air field public relations.
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Walter Gray
Wilbur Cunningham
Sublette High School
W. W. Hinkley
Vile Rhodes
Sublette
Smoky Hill Army Air Field
Louis Simon
Chicago
Soldier Swap Before PT Visit
A fragment shows T/ Sgt Charles Handler of Chicago preparing for physical training as Simon offers to accompany him, indicating a casual pre PT moment at the field.
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Chicago
Charlie
Simon
Pil
Sigel 4-H Home Demonstration Unit A Busy Year
The Sigel unit grew from 19 to 30 members, with activities including two white elephant sales adding 16.70 to the treasury, a kitchen of canning clinics, a quilt for the county convalescent hospital, a lawn beautification project at Clinton Presbyterian Church, a D-H club day at Clinton school, and a total estimated 9,000 quarts canned. Delegates attended Farm and Home Week in Manhattan February 8 to 11, with Miss Schoder and a state representative leading canning clinics and 4-H fostering community events throughout the year.
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Sigel Home
Winter General Hospital
Topeka
Presbyterian Church
Clinton
Clinton School House
Dorothea Schroder
Haines
Regents Chairman Calls for Duty in Reconstruction
Lester McCoy chairman of the state board of regents told Kansas State College students at the opening convention that with many in the armed forces those at home bear greater responsibility. He urged work every hour for better government and education for postwar reconstruction. Milson S. Eisenhower echoed the need for an informed tolerant citizenry.
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Manhattan
Kan
Lester McCoy
State Board of Regents
Kansas State College
Milson S. Eisenhower
Marriage Licenses Issued at Douglas County Court House
Marriage licenses were issued at the Douglas County Court House to several couples. Arlington Crossman of Scranton PA and Marjorie Seaman of Kansas City MO, along with M. H. Brown of Lawrence and Mildred Ince of Wamego, were recorded. Evening school at Lawrence Business College opens Oct 10, enrollments close Oct 9.
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Douglas County Court House
Merrt E. Perkins
Vir M. Pearter
Lawrence
Arlington
PUBLIC SALE OF FARM EQUIPMENT NEAR LAWRENCE EUDORA AREA
Auction held Wednesday October 4, 1944 at 11 am nine miles southeast of Lawrence two miles west and two and a half miles south of Eudora. Items include cattle cows and heifers various ages horses implements hay oats straw hay and feed household goods and miscellaneous farm gear. Louis Shirck owner H D Thomas auctioneer Bill Mercier clerk. Geese served by Belleview Ladies.
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Eudora
Louis Shirck
H. D. Thomas
Bill Mercier
Belleview
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