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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1939
Page
6
Kansas football moves through spring drills with rich backfield talent and a question at guard and tackle. Veterans Milton Sullivant and Dick Amerine anchor the backfield alongside promising freshmen as Coach Gwinn Henry eyes a longer spring session and a center battle between Jack Turner and Don Pierce amid a crowded tackle roster.
In Worcester Massachusetts on April 1 1930 Ernie Memahi a 170 pound boxer saw his opponent Walter Wazel withdraw after weighing in Rendas 170 pound manager Johnny Renda stepped in and won by a knockout in the second round
AP recap of exhibition games in multiple cities. Chicago Cubs misplayed, Houston and St. Louis matchups noted. Cincinnati, New York and other clubs listed with results, rain cancellations affecting Lakeland and Washington.
Chicago Cubs third baseman turned pitcher Robert Eugene Lillard, 26, impressed by blanking the White Sox 2 0 in Yuma. Ariz., becoming the first Cub hurler to complete a full game. Hartnett and Grimm praised his fast rise and potential, noting he must learn to pace himself in easy spots.
Cambridge won the 91st annual Thames river four mile boat race against Oxford University by four lengths.
Logan Roland Logan former Kansas University athlete and trainer of the Boston Red Sox and University of Pittsburgh squads has been named head trainer of the Army athletic teams at West Point announced by Lt Col Louis E Hibbs. Logan graduated from Kansas in 1930 and served as assistant coach there for several seasons before stints at George Washington University and Pitt.
Henry Armstrong, battered yet undefeated in his welterweight reign, retained the crown with a 2:49 stoppage in the 12th round over Davey Day at Madison Square Garden. Day, stunned after 11 rounds, yielded to Armstrong’s late rally as 16,028 fight fans paid $29,008.
Osceola Hall wins the annual interdormitory track meet at Haskell Institute with 6814 points, Keokuk Hall scoring 62% as Osceola takes eight firsts before a disqualification in the mile relay. Event winners include Fairbanks, Grayson, and Coveted marks in sprints, hurdles, jumps, and throws.
The Japanese-American Courier selects 10 top players from its league. After a tie among George Okamura Duke Itami and Arthur Louie on the first ballot, Arthur Louie won on the second vote. He is identified as Chinese.
Emporia State Teachers defeated the College of Emporia 85 to 46 yesterday in the reopening intra-city athletics contest held in Emporia Kansas.
Baker university railroads Washburn college in most events at Topeka meet. Dave Seaman led Baker with four firsts in broad jump 440 yard dash shot put and discus. Winners also included Timmons and Cleland for Baker in sprints distance events and relays.
Eddie Brietz notes Monty Stratton may receive a contract to coach the White Sox on Stratton day in Chicago. The Giants expect a Bronko Nagurski type in Walter Nielsen of Arizona. The PGA plans Ryder Cup dates for late November. Armstrong also had a busy day.
Scrappy critiques note Galento and other players with mixed reactions from Sun Herald Tribune World Telegram. Comments on batters, pitchers, and umpires include Babe Pinelli and Dizzy Dean. Mentions Duke football scores, bantamweight title in San Juan, and an alumni stag event for Coach Zupke.
Billie Burke, last seen winning the US Open in 1931, shot 69 to lead the Augusta Masters first round, with Sam Snead 70 and Henry Picard, Byron Nelson, and Tommy Armour at 71. Bobby Jones faltered after an opening 36 on the front, lamenting slipping putting form.
Reports from Clearwater Phoenix Baton Rouge Orlando and Waco highlight spring training rumors and player condition updates. Brooklyn may trade Todd or Babe Phelps for Mulcahy while Billy Herman bulks up in Phoenix and Paul Dean struggles in Orlando. Hugh Mulcahy mends a sore arm as Philadelphia beats St Louis 4 0 in Waco action.
Glenn Cunningham of Kansas led a strong field in the Cunningham mile at the Hill relay carnival in Portland Oregon finishing in 4 minutes 24.4 seconds. Don Lash of Indiana finished about ten paces behind with John Borican of New Jersey in third place.
Chicaze-Bob Pastor, claiming 185 percent, outpointed Maurice Strickland in New York. Barland of Minneapolis knocked out Charles Neaves in Kansas City, Sweden, and 19112 was listed with Barland as winner.
Rice sophomore Fred Wolcott shaved 0.2 seconds from the 120 yard high hurdles world mark at the Texas Relays posting 15.8 seconds. Three years earlier Wilmer Allison was named captain of the U S Davies Cup team for matches with Stexico. Five years past Thomas Hitchcock, famed horsewoman and polo star Tommy Hitchcock's mother, died from injuries after a fall in Aiken Washington.
Kansas State opens Big Six baseball with a 6 to 0 win over Oklahoma. Meade Harris homered in the first inning. Oklahoma scored twice in the ninth and threatened to tie, with a runner on second.
Sunfday, Marvel 25, was Benevolence Sundays at United Brethren Church. Eighty six attended with a collection. Bible study planned at Mrs. Passay home. Revival meetings continue through Easter Sunday led by Rev. and Mrs. Calkins of Burlingame. Denzil Gibbons seeking football practice for Kansas University. Chester known as drop kick specialist. Tom Glenn hosted a miscellaneous shower and luncheon for grandson Ivan Glen and wife. They will live on a farm west of Lecompton. Fay Slusser of Stull is Mrs Glenn.
Guests of Mrs. Charley Well include sisters and nieces from Nebraska. County spelling contestants from Lecompton and Topeka areas are named. Cora Gillum led fourth graders at the Lawrence event. Local gatherings feature visits, church revival, and a large birthday celebration for Mrs. Katie Gibbins with many relatives attending.
Mr and Mrs Frank Taylor and their children from Topeka spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Taylor and other relatives during a busy Thursday night at the grade school gathering inviting everyone to attend.
Community activities include Farm Bureau and Home Missions meetings with 41 Sunday school attendees at Presbyterian church. Ordination of Oscar Kropff as elder and new committee appointments noted. Local visits, moving of families, and 4‑H plans feature along with a trivia set on historical aviation and zoological facts.
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