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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1940

Page

6

Iowa State Nine Triumphs Over Kansas 17-3 in Big Six Game

Iowa State hammered Kansas 17 to 3 in a Big Six baseball clash. Cyclones rapped 15 hits led by Sands four for four, Horak struck out eight in relief, while Burge yielded 5 runs before leaving in the second. Kansas errors tallied nine unearned runs as ISU jumped early and clinched the rout.

Kansas Towa State Cyclone Jayhawkers Cyclone John Burge Hank Horak Horak Cyclones DeKoster Strohbehn Kraemer Hunt Kresie Munsinger Meckel Gordon Snell Thompson Wilson Merkel Cameron Sands Visser Dappen Iowa State Kramer Burge Rice and Oyler Miuch Jack Sands Abrhpoa Benedict Cf W Aeneere Mesieenee Seestoneetenne Eeen Ryan Rf c Cccscenee Erickson Csnc Meer Nem Horak Weeerens Kresie Eerteeenresne Cadwalader I Napier Aa Munsinger Weeeeeenes Hensley Aly Esremteetregs Reece Fems CL Ness Ds Ee O Merkel C. Weenee Ein Ademasotavovnen

Overtime Games Mark Early pennant Chase in A A Play

The American Association teams had three of four games go to extra innings. Minneapolis beat Toledo 10 to 9 in 14 innings to take first place. Louisville edged Kansas City 6 to 5 in 16 innings as Gearhauser allowed no further scoring after ninth. Gil Brack hit a 12th inning homer to lift St Paul past Columbus 5 to 4. Hersch beat Indianapolis in a separate matchup.

Louisville American Association Minneapolis Toledo Kansas City Blues al Gearhauser Colonels Gearhauser Gil Brack St. Paula Columbua Redbirds Hersch Indianapolis

Drake Relays Records Spotlight Final Day

Drake relays near end with three new marks and a tie as Loyola Chicago, East Texas State Teachers, and University of Texas highlight opening records. LSU? No. Kansas performances falter as final day promises more record bids in 21 events across college and high school divisions.

Des’ Moines Cphy Drake Loyola University of Chicago Pittsburg Kan East Texas

Baker Wins Triangular Meet as O Neal Stars

Baker University triumphed in a triangular meet at Baldwin with 74 3 5 points, ahead of Ottawa University and College of Emporia. O Neal won the 100 and 220 yard dashes and the low hurdles, while Cleland led in the mile and Baker dominated multiple events including the mile relay and high jump.

Cleavenger Baker Néal Fergus Ottawa Kramer Gardner O'Neal Timmons McCoy Kaelson Stoop Taylor Fronaberger Brecht Williams Allan Watkins Raeseal Rodwell Cleland Anderson Marshall Clevenger Low Hurdies Washburn Curtis C. of E Neal Wertzberger Thompson Martin Jeffries Hirsch Hassler Hodges Morgan Lewis Bilett Fencannon Cowan Beaman Bill Potts

Letter for Farmer Ross at Journal World sports desk

A correspondence notes that Farmer Ross, a semi pro baseball manager, has a letter placed at the Journal-World sports desk for his attention. The item indicates reader contact with a local sports figure and potential baseball leadership.

Ross Journal- World Sports Desk Farmer Ross Lawrence

Sports Roundup Teases Baer Gala and Derby News

Tony Galento may hire Harry Mendel for the May 28 Baer fight while previews a June 8 derby for Mose Grove. Price on Bimelech hints at a short Derby price. Leo Durocher's Flatbush image could dip if locals learn he lives across the river in a hotel. The piece also nods to Chicago academics' 1900s athletics debate and cites Earl Clark and Byron White as famed Colorado players wearing glasses off the field.

New York Tony Galento Harry Mendel Joe Jacobs Max Baer Boston Mose The Rocky Mountains Earl Dutch) Clark Colorado College Byron Whizzer) White U. of Colorado B. Lee Pace Colorado Springs Colorado

Dropped from schedules U

New York University Columbia Lafayette and Polytechnic Institute drop wrestlers from schedules leaving little to wrestle with except temptation. Little Rock high school track team has won 78 consecutive meets and 14 state titles. Henry Armstrong declares no restaurant plans. John Law former Notre Dame star and Sing Sing coach moved to Wallkill prison as physical trainer. Grassy Lick baseball team all members named Hott and one extra Hott assigned to umpiring. All players are brothers or cousins living in the same locality.

Herbert Allen New York Post New York U Columbia Lafayette Polytechnic Institute, Brooklyn College Temptation Little Rock Ark Henry Armstrong John Law Notre Dame Sing Sing Wallkill N. Y Grassy Lick W. Va

Golfing Pelican pairings posted for April at the Country Club

The April Pelican golf pairings are published for the dinner on men’s night. Matches include Demaret Divot Diggers versus Barber and Moreau and Perry and Davis versus Renick and Carmody, with substitutions coordinated by Chick Pontius if players are unable to attend.

Pelican Country Club Demaret Mater Misseldine Barber Chick Pontius

Dodgers claim three of NL top hitters in season tally

Brooklyn’s Cookie Lavagetto leads Dodger assault with a .364 average while Charlie Gilbert and Dolph Camilli each hit .333 to place among the ten top hitters in the National League. Babe Young leads the majors with 11 hits in 23 appearances for a .478. Elbie Fletcher and Taft Wright also post high marks, with Wright at .444 and McCosky at .440.

New York Brooklyn Dodgers Dodger Cookie Lavagetto Dodgers Charlie Gilbert Dolph Camilli New York Giant Norman Babe) Young Elbie Fletcher Pirates Chunky Taft Wright Chicago White Sox Wright Barney McCosky Detroit Tigers Young Fletcher Pittsburgh Slaughter St. Louis Lavagetto Brooklyn Marion Padgett St Louis Martin Vaughan Gilbert Camilli Gabea Pet Chicago McCosky Detroit Travis Washington Tresh Cramer Boston Ur Foxx Campbell Mack Cleveland Higgins Ed Doerr Kennedy

Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues

National League results include New York 5 Boston 3 and Chicago 6 Cincinnati 2. American League notes Boston 8 New York 1 and Chicago 11 Cleveland 1. Minor leagues show Louisville 6 Kansas City 5 in 16 innings and Dallas 3 Shreveport 1 among others with several postponed games due to rain.

Dodgers Threat I Nineteenforty Dodgers Clash Giants Today

Brooklyn riding a 6 0 record slogs past Philadelphia 7 hits by Freddie Fitzsimmons. Giants trend with four straight wins 5 3 over Boston Bees. Pirates crush Cardinals 10 4 behind Joe Bowman homer. Cubs beat Reds 6 2 as Claude Pascasau limits them to five hits with Nicholson contributing three hits.

Brooklyn Dodgers Brooklyn Philadelphia Phillies Freddie Fitzsimmons Phils Dodgers Terry Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Giants

Red Sox Beat Yanks In Low Scoring 1939 Clash

The Yankees slipped to fourth in the American League as Emerson Dickman shut them down until the ninth inning. Boston won 11 hits to 0 and defeated Monte Pearson Spud Chandler and Lee Grissom. The Senators topped Philadelphia 8 6 and Thornton Lee starred for Chicago’s 11 1 win over Cleveland. Detroit and St Louis were rained out.

Red Sox New York Yankees Yankees Emerson Dickman Gold Sox Bostonians Monte Pearson Spud Chandler Lee Grissom Washington Senators Philadelphia Thornton Lee Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians Johnny Allen Detroit St. Louis

DiMaggio Hints Long Absence From Yankees With Knee Injury

Washington reports Joe DiMaggio says he may be out for a long time due to a knee injury. Doctor Bennett reports a torn ligament affecting knee cartilage and possible absence south of the lineup. earlier Bennett said he could play within a week. The Yankees sit in fourth place in the American League without him.

Washington Joe DiMaggio New York Yankees George E. Bennett Baltimore Bennett DiMaggio Dr. Bennett Yankees

Drake Relays record and Penn Relays wins noted

A look back lists events from a year ago with Greg Rice’s 9:19 two mile at Drake Relays as a record, Pittsburgh’s 440 and sprint medley titles at Penn Relays led by John Woodruff anchoring the medley, and marks three and five years ago including Cubs pitcher Larry French’s injury and Hal Schumacher’s 3-0 Giants win.

Greg Rice Pittsburgh Penn John Woodruff Chicago Cubs Larry French Ernie Lombardi Hal Schumacher New York Giants Phillies

Kids to Watch Tennis and Golf Prospects

Seventeen year old Tom Brown of San Francisco is identified as a rising tennis talent who will cause a ripple in a year or two. Louise Suggs, 16, of Atlanta, shows early refinement and tournament potential in golf.

Tom Brown San Francisco Louise Suggs Atlanta

Stars shine as Cubs Reds clash yields 6-2 Cubs win

Yesterday’s stars include Billy Nicholson homering for the Cubs in a 6-2 victory over the Reds. Joe Bowman delivered a 400-foot homer with two aboard as the Pirates triumphed 10-4 over St. Louis. Fred Fitzsimmons scattered seven Phillie hits to power the Dodgers to a 6-0 win. Babe Young helped Giants to a 12-hit effort in a 1 Bees setback. White Sox four-hit outing backed an 11-1 win over Cleveland. Emerson Dickman scattered seven Yankee hits as the Red Sox defeated the world champions. Buddy Lewis drove in three runs as the Senators beat the A’s 8-6.

Giants Boston Bees Joe Moore Pirates Mace Brown St. Louis Cardinals Joe Bowman Bucs Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs Claude Pas‘seau Billy Nicholson Cubs Reds St. Louis Fred Fitzsimmons Dodgers Phillie Brooklyns Babe Young Terrymen Bees Thornton Lee White Sox Mates Cleveland Emerson Dickman Red Sox Gold Sox Buddy Lewis Senators Nats A's

Fights Last Night In Various Cities

Boston Henry Armstrong stopped Paul Junior in seven rounds. Shorty Hogue stopped Angelo Puglisi in seven at San Diego Jacumba. Tidywood Jackie Wilson outpointed Tony Chavez in Los Angeles. Charley Burley knocked out Sammy Edwards in New York. Billy Miske stopped Eddie Boyles in St Paul.

Boston Henry Armstrong Los Angeles Paul Junior Lewiston San Diego Calif Shorty Hogue Jacumba Angelo Puglisi Minneapolis Tidywood Jackie Wilson Tony Chavez Iitts New Orleans Charley Burley Pittsburgh Sammy Edwards New York Minnneapolis Billy Miske St.aul Eddie Boyles Cleveland

Bethel Wins Triangular Track Meet at Newton

Bethel college triumphed in Newton Kansas on April 27 by scoring 60 points to beat Bethany 49 and Friends 22 in a three team track meet. Bethany finished second and Friends placed third.

Bethel Newton Kan CPI Bethel College Bethany and Friends Wichita Bethany Friends

Nine Cows Killed in Wichita Area Train Collision

Pi-Nine dairy cows wandered onto tracks five miles northeast of Wichita and were killed by a Missouri Pacific freight train. The accident delayed the train about one hour. Owner Lawrence Brush blamed dogs for stampeding the herd from a pasture onto the tracks.

Wichita Missouri Pacific Lawrence Brush

College Baseball Game Summary

Four friends University edged Sterling College 5 to 3 in a college baseball game. Strong pitching limited runs as offense produced decisive runs in late innings.

Friends University Sterling College

Kansas State Tops Rockhurst In Errorful Baseball Match

Kansas State college defeated Rockhurst college 6 in Manhattan Kansas on April 27. Ten errors were recorded in the low scoring contest.

Manhattan Kan Kansas State College Rockhurst College

Wichita Golfers Hand Kansas State First Defeat in Six Starts

Wichita University golf team defeated Kansas State 13 to 5 at Manhattan. HHSNWC tennis teams matched to a 3 all draw.

Manhattan Kan Wichita University Kansas State Hhsnwc

Community notices from Eudora area Sunday events

Eudora residents and relatives gathered for visits and celebrations. Attendees include Kazmaier, Mercier, Grosdidier, Neider, Madden, Hearin, Moll, Luther, Strong, Hadl, Moody, Ables, and many others. A funeral, showers, a Masonic meeting, Catholic school activities, a 61st anniversary dinner, and a spring party with bridge were noted along with hospital visits and car purchase.

John Kazmaier Wellsville William Mercier Albert Grosdidier Gottlieb Neider John David Washington School House William Madden Fred Locke Turner Jd. N. Hearin Fred Moll Kansas City Luther Kloppfenstein Fredville Ark Lawrence Memorial Hospital Luther Carl Strong Wayne Luther Paul Hadl John Moody Annetta Ables Frances Erwin Strong Archie Allen Victor Topeka Ben Erwin Helen Sommers Margaret Zillner Joe Zillner Leslie Kindred Frank Sommers Lawrence George Mertz Memorial Hospital Fred Rothberger Margie Ann Frank Kerns Eleanor Bartz Minnie Ables Otto Ables Evening Star Martin Ables Curtis Diedrich D. Ixidd Ray Morris Don Claire DeSoto Herbert, Knipp Carol Gerstenberger Knipp Pearl Roseneau William Neustifter J. D. Adams Herman Bohnsack Floyd Broers Ralph Davis Oscar Lothholz William Mertz Willian Neustifter Otto Roseneau Keith Starr Maurice Starr Leon Durr Everett Elmore C.M. Williamson C. B. Johnson George Gerstenberger John Johnson John Swatmaier Ray Miller Will Miller Curtis Ruthrauff Fred Walker Katherine Rothberger Charles Durr Pauline Corey Metho

Hold Everything by Clyde Lewis Dist church meets Wednesday

Community room devotional leader Mrs. Everett Christianson leads a Wednesday afternoon meeting. Plans are made for a May 8 public chicken dinner. Guests include Mrs. Joe Stanko of Oklahoma.

Dist Church Everett Christianson Joe Stanko Oklahoma Fred Panenhausen Tom Raybourn Lawrence William Miller J. D. Dinner Bridge Club Ray Miller Fred Walker William Mertz William Schehrer Frank Greiner John Sommers Rose _ Lothholz Clara Lotz Clarence Daugherty Clara Neustifter Edna Zillner George Trefz George Born Martha Lee Mary Lou Bellview Tucsay Fred Schegle

Huddleston elected to Sachem and Student Council

Leland Huddleston has been elected to membership in Sachem the men s high honor society at Kansas University. He was also elected to the University Student Council in a recent election. Dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Lee Gibson included Mr and Mrs Ver Bratton Millard Ireland John Bondeson Carl Blissner and Walt Farnum of Lawrence. The Westminster Missionary

Leland Huddleston Sachem Kansas University Lee Gibson Ver Bratton Millard Ireland John Bondeson Carl Blissner Walt Farnum Lawrence Westminster Missionary

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