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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1944

Page

7

Washington Drops Into the AL Cellar in Pennant Chase

Washington sinks to the league cellar as the Browns and Red Sox surge toward the stretch. Trades fit for a pennant race reshape rosters with Tom Turner and Rex Cecil adding catching depth while New York seeks a new backstop. Washington loses to St Louis 3-2 as Vern Stephens and George McQuinn pace the loss. Boston edges Cleveland 1-0 behind strong pitching from Ryba and Barrett. Brooklyn tops St Louis 6-1. Phillies rally past Chicago 3-2 in ten innings. Chicago, Detroit, and New York slate quiet as standings tighten.

Associated Press Washington Mats St. Louis Browns Boston Red Sox Browns Red Sox New York St. Louis Tom Turner White Sox Frankancuso Red Hayworth Boston Rex Cecil San Diego Pacific Coast Tex Hughson New York Yankees Rollie Hemsley Vern Stephens George McQuinn Jack Kramer Roger Wolff Brownies Cleveland Mike Ryba Red Barrett Tribe Steve Gromek Pete Fox Mickey Rocco Brooklyn Philadelphia Chicago Hal Eno Buddy Hall Russ Christopher Orval Grove Detroit Hal Gregg Mort Cooper Pehicago Ho Jeago Hy Vandenberg Phillies Cubs New York Giant Cincinnati Andy Hansen Bill Voiselle Fritz Ostermueller Pittsburgh Nate Andrews

Sports Mirror YBy the Associated Press Address

Year ago the New York Yankees led the American League by eight and a half games. The St Louis Cardinals led the National League by 11 games. Three years ago Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians, never called until the season closes, was noted by the draft board. Five years ago the Detroit Tigers defeated the Yankees and Red Ruffing 5-2 for the Tigers first win over Ruffing in two years.

Associated Press New York Yankees Louis Cardinals Bothy Feller Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Red Ruffing Tigers

Standings, results and notes from multiple sports leagues

Baseball standings and scores from the American Association and National League, plus college and amateur updates. Includes mentions of Milwaukee, Louisville, Philadelphia, Chicago, St Louis, Brooklyn, New York and others. horse racing results at Arlington and Great Western handicap, Tulsa coaching school rule, and football rosters for 1944 season.

American Association Milwaukee Louisville Toledo Columbus al Minneapolis Indianapolis Kanean City Philadelphia Brooklyn St. Louis Boston Wren Chicago Pittsburgh New York Cincinnati Washington Cleveland Minneapolis Kansas City St. Paul Tulsa Okla University of Tulsa Homer Norton Texas A. & M Norton Henry Frnka

Baseball Notes from the Aug 1 193? column by Fritz Howell

A roundup of baseball chatter from New York and Hawaii with DiMaglio’s Yankee numbers, Tom Brown’s Dodgers prospects, and hints about a Seattle skipper move. Also quick questions on a pitcher’s 24 defeats year and a sacrifice hit in a world series. Includes a Pensacola service team line and a pin-up girl note.

Fritz Howell Hugh Fullerton New York St. Louis Post -Dispatch Browns John E. Wray Joe DiMaglio Yankees Hawaii Tom Brown Dodgers Bill Suite Seattle Pacific Coast Loop

Masial Leads National League Batters In Early Race

Stan Masial of the St Louis Cardinals bolstered his lead in the National League batting derby by matching 18 hits in 33 at bats as the two-thirds mark neared. Bob Doerr of the Red Sox briefly tops the circuit, with several shifts among the top ten as Johnny Hopp and others remain near the .331 mark. The standings show McCormick, Dallesdandro, and Doerr among the leaders, with Boudreau rounding the top five as the NL hitters jockey for position.

New York Stan Wat St. In Cardinals Brooklyn Dixie Walker Bob Doerr Red Sox Walker Johnny Hopp Augis McCormick Gabe Dom Dallesdandro Doerr Pete Dee Bicheert White Sox Tony Boudreau Indians Irom

Baseball Leaders and Records From The League

The report lists key batting and pitching leaders by league with names and stats. Doerr of Boston tops national batting with 329 and 122 hits, Stirnweiss of New York leads runs, while Musial and Ott head other categories.

Doerr Boston Cullenbine Cleveland Lindell New York Stirnweiss Fitching Maltzberger Chicago Mustal St. Louis Maela Sanders

Kearns Wins Utah Semi-Pro Title In Salt Lake City

In Salt Lake City, Kearns overseas replacement depot clinched the Utah semi-pro baseball championship with a 6 4 victory over Salt Lake City Market Inn. The win earns a berth to the National tournament in Wichita Kansas later this month. Notables include three former major league pitchers Clarence Iott Frank Lamanna and Bill Schubel. Johnny Sturm and Jack Graham pace the Kearns offense.

Salt Lake City Kearns Clarence Iott St. Louis Browns Frank Lamanna Boston Braves Bill Schubel Chicago Cubs Johnny Sturm New York Yankee Jack Graham Montreal

Social visits span Independence to Baldwin in Methodist week

Mr and Mrs W O Searches and daughter Edith traveled to Independence Missouri to visit Dr and Mrs E D Johnson and their two young daughters. They were joined by Mrs Johnsons parents the Morgans. Johnsons small girls will stay with grandparents at the Johnsons animal hospital practice remains busy. Mrs C E Ashlock visited Eudora Friday. Mrs W H Baker hosted the Searches and Edith. Capt and Mrs Pryor Sheldon arrived to spend days with Mrs Sheldon’s mother Mrs E H McVey and Mr McVey before a Texas camp assignment. Leonard Hoffman and Shawnee visitors spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Bert Hoffman. Local attendees join Baldwin Methodist event crowd including Rev and Mrs Clarence

W. O. Search Edith Independence E. D. Johnson Eudora Mattie Hague W. H. Baker W. C. Search Pryor Sheldon Captain Sheldon E.H. McVey McVey Carlisle Sheldon Texas Leonard Hoffman Shawnee Leonard Bert Hoffman Baldwin Methodist Young People's Fellowship Institute Clarence

Local families gather for trains and visits across Kansas

The article lists numerous local residents and relatives visiting or traveling. It mentions Rev K Harder’s birthday event, Mrs Evelyn Hickman visiting Kan sas City, Seaman Lester Hickman transfer to San Bruno, Elmer Jewett taking children to Kansas City, a large Selzer family reunion in Ottawa for Mrs Selzer’s great nephew C Peffley, and several letters and visits between families in De Soto, Lawrence, Gardner, Eudora, Wellsville, and Kansas City. It notes travels, furloughs, overseas service, and requests for a bedroll from T/Sgt Meeder, with other social calls and weekend visits.

L. Harder Misa Ruthingham Mary Margaret Jewett Betty Jean Watson Joan Stages

Washington Creek Social Notes and Upcoming School Event

In Washington Creek a short program and box supper are planned at Number Four Schoolhouse Wednesday evening to raise funds for district obligations. The community reports many local visits, family gatherings, and church-related activities involving Postma, Smith, Koehler, Miller, Hoover, and other area residents.

Community Notes from Clearfield and Nearby Areas

Emma Johnson spent Tuesday with her son Otha and Mrs Johnson. Richard Rodewald had his tonsils removed Friday at Memorial hospital in Lawrence. Miss Hanna Selzer visited in Kansas City from Wednesday to Saturday. A large crowd attended the Clearfield Orange Tuesday at the schoolhouse. Alberta Deckwa hosted about 20 children for Mary Frances eighth birthday party Wednesday afternoon. The children played games and enjoyed refreshments. Mary Frances received many gifts. Roger and Stanley threshing for Clyde Dean Wednesday. Mrs W W Rodewald’s son Richard had tonsils removed at SBA hospital in Topeka replacing Lawrence Memorial hospital as noted last week. Mr and Mrs W J Selzer entertained relatives at dinner Sunday including Miss Imogene Selzer, Mrs Christina Selzer of Eudora, Otto Selzer of Baldwin, Mr and Mrs W J Selzer, Mr and Mrs Henry Breithaupt and son Jay of Edgerton, Mrs Hanna Meeder and son F E Meeder, who visited Rev C F Weidenauer and family in Eudora Friday.

Ernoon Lawrence John Selzer Ottawa Cpl Howard Iwerts Joe Edler Kentucky H. A. Edler Mabel Hanna Meeder David Meeder Meeder Jimmie Smith Obhie Johnson Fannie Cavender Misa Dolores Deckwa Eek Hausman Eudora Clyde Deay Raymond Clint Wade SL Breithaupt George Schubert Gardner Martin’ Breithaupt Will Hugill Wellaville E. A. Johnson Minnie Hausman Roy Breithaupt Howard Wilson Asa Postma Church of the Brethren Orie.Smith Raymond Koehler Willam Smith Efra Otto Garber Bethel C. P. Miller Glenn Schwartz Edith Ewing P. Miller John Bill Miller Enterprise Henry Turner Orie Smith Mra Warren Craik Inet Crask D-H. Hoover Eunice Oshon Kansan City Clyde Hoover Delma Paul Ben Mohler Orris Wells Topeka Wella Ben Garber Floyd James Ea) Miller Appanochse Samuel Finley Frank Haas D. H. Hoover Floyd Garber Emma Johnson Otha Johnson Richard Rodewald Memorial Hospital Hanna Selzer Kansas City Clearfield Alberta Deckwa Mary Frances Roger Stanley Clyde Dean W. W. Rodewald S.B.A. Hospital W. J. Selzer Kansa Joe City Rey Jennie Heese Metserly Mra. Heess W. H. Edmonds Ang Topete Robert Hipech Edmonds Church Clyde Horton William Billie Joseph Moses Fort Worth Tex McLouth Lincoln Ned Katherine Meyer Elizabeth Enler Lucille Roos Harold Steeper All Sew Club Colonial Tea Room Helen Russell Helen Pearson George Lowman Mia Leona Stout Annie Steeper Maude Black Fred Beech New Guinea Walter Bradford Beech Neb Harold Gilbert Helen Bradford Bradford William Edda Charles Edononda Fred Pyle Edna Means Kansex City James Means Lawrence Dewey Dewey Terry J. L. Davison Jetmore Charles Shacker Charles Betty Ann Independence Dwight Sey Edgar Thornton Leavenworth George Papenhausen James McGill Mc McGill John Wilbur Kimmel Apent Walter Kimmel Mary Lacey Apent Everest Henrietta Johnson Jack Joplin Nora Lou Nora Glogcou Enenne Nyoodhaad Matt Spokarie, Ward John R. Woodhead J. P. Noll Festus Joslin Hoyt William Edmonds Milt Edmonds Car] Hall Kanana City Oris Muriel. Lobb Albert Misa Winifred Kimmel Kansas Clix Oskaloosa Melvin Hummer Booker Leslie Kimmel Lawrence Dressler la Junta Colo P. C. Dressler Edgar Beloit Albert “Yonally Albert Lobb Ea Trimble Oliver Gensier Edgar Grace Sone Will Pyle Jess Pyle Lael Annie Lobb Carl Lobb Winchester Jenkie Boyr Tet Lena Solomon Daylight Circle Club Harold Bradford Edgar ‘Thorntom Roland Shrader Harold McAfferty Mesdament Perry and Thornton Club John Willits B. R. Umholtz Edward Lobb John Hurt Ceci Manewa Everett Bran Ted Gentry John Harding Harding Gladys Parker Ziverett Titterington Robert Rose Charike Titterington Lawrence Ward Russell Stewart Here Stewart Little Rock Ark Henry Scn Russell Della Wetbel Lloyd Harold Skeet P. N. Rees Letha Mary Alice Annabel Marion McKee James McKee Charles Bliss Buck Creek George Smith Guy Farr Farr Soleen Barnes Edna Houghton P. A. Walker Clay Center Harry Douglas Avon Park Fla Charlies C. Doughty Lake Walex Cheater Smith Leland Bell Meemorial Hospital C. A. Jones Lawrence Memorial Hospital Nathan Jones Frank Dickey Mismil Dickkeys Ousdahls Mr. Dickey

McLOUTH Couple Wed in Valley Falls Home

Mr and Mrs Grover VanCraft announce the marriage of their daughter Esther Allene to Herman E McAffee son of Mr and Mrs Lacey McAffee of McLouth The groom a two year Navy veteran recently received a temporary medical discharge The wedding was held July 15 at Rev Ben Gillespie's home in Valley Falls The couple will reside in Kansas City Missouri Also noted are visits and travel of local residents including Mr and Mrs W C Ressmeyer Leavenworth and Jimmie McAffeen and Richard Lobb en route to camp in Farragut Idaho, with others accompanying them.

Grover VanCraft Esther Allene Herman E. McAffee Lacey McAffee McLouth Navy Ben Gillespie Valley Falle Kansas City W. C. Ressmeyer Leavenworth A. M. Dick Ralph Laren Howard Chapman Horton Tom Chapman Lucille Roos Annie Steeper Lawrence Roland Warner Kathryn E. C. Steeper Jimmie McAffeen Richard Lobb Farragut Idaho Howard McMilan Fortili Will Apend J. C. McMillan Walter George Susie George France Fox Ole. Va Edgar Schmidt Robert Means Harold Gilbert Cpl Oliver Gensler Walter Smith William Smith Italy Chester Shrader Epsidanes Tra Brammel Charlotte Topeka Will Jess

McLouth World War II Vets and Local Visitors Rally Church Socials

McLouth residents hosted an Edmonds church ice cream social funds toward finishing the church basement. Many locals visited kin in Topeka, Lawrence, and Kansas City. Soldiers and relatives in France Italy and England shared letters, while frequent weekend visits and travels marked community life in mid July.

Valley Grove Community News Wraps Visits and Vitals

Valley Grove updates show Gladys Parker and Ziverett Titterington visiting in Topeka and Lawrence, Russell Ward returning from Lawrence, and Sherry Snow improving after illness. Local folks attend hospital, school, and family events. a reunion at Lawrence, a Florida wedding, and several travel plans are noted along with shifts in work and care arrangements.

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