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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1939
Page
8
The Yankees and Reds both lose while pitchers Ruffing Derringer and Feller are tagged. Giants edge Reds in ten. Doerr homers twice for Red Sox to beat Indians. Dewey Triple spree as Braves stumble in a day of 15 triples across eight games.
This Curious World explains that temperatures around 120 degrees Fahrenheit destroy plant protoplasm and leave green plants unable to survive long in such extreme heat. It asks a reader to consider how the sun can be straight down at midnight.
Thirty-two golfers from five states tee off at the Broadmoor invitation in Colorado Springs, led by Harry Todd of Dallas with a 68 in second day qualifying. A total of 155 entries, with eight Coloradans, two Kansans, and two Illinoians among qualifiers. The final will be played Sunday.
The season's top hitters and pitchers feature Arnovich and Bonura in the NL batting race with .344 and .344, Werher and Frey leading runs, McCormick driving in 80, Slaughter and Mize keying NL doubles, Herman and Vaughan brilliant in triples, Ott and Mize powering NL home runs, Handley and Hack stealing bases, Walters and Derringer anchoring NL pitching. in the AL DiMaggio hits at .403, Foxx leads runs and home runs, Greenberg and Williams drive in, McQuinn and Walker pace hits, Greenberg and McGuinn lead doubles, Lewis and Wright top triples, Foxx and Greenberg pace home runs, Case steals, Donald posts 12-0 pitching.
The Philadelphia Athletics have averaged 18,014 customers a game in five night contests.
In New York a collage of sports notes runs through August reports. Nebraska football standout Sam Francis Jr faces academic trouble while ex players like Red Tipton and Joe Rodriguez surface in trade talk and training plans unfold for Atlantic City training with Tony Galento.
Milwaukee at home beat Indianapolis 12 to 9 as Lin Storti and Ab Wright powered Minneapolis to the top of the standings. Storti hit two homers and drove in five, Wright added a homer and three RBIs. Rain halted St Paul at Kansas City, Toledo won 2 0, and Niggeling earned his 15th win for Indianapolis in a 5 4 finish over Columbus.
Elmer Layden of Notre Dame leads the poll to name the head coach for the college all star team to face the New York Giants on August 30. Layden has 1,343,374 points with votes awarding three points for first, two for second, and one for third place. Lynn Waldorf of Northwestern follows with 674,624 points as a top assistant contender.
National League games included New York 5 Cincinnati 4 in ten innings and Brooklyn 6 Pittsburgh 5. Chicago 6 Philadelphia 2. St. Louis 4 Boston 3. American League saw Detroit 5 New York 2. Boston 7 Cleveland 5. Chicago 4 Philadelphia 1. Washington 7 St. Louis 5. Western Association notes Springfield 9 Hutchinson 2. Fort Smith 9 Toneka 1. Salina 7 Joplin 4. St. Joseph 24 Muskogee 5. American Association Louisville 2 Toledo 0. Indianapolis 5 Columbus 4. Minneapolis 12 Milwaukee. St Paul at Kansas City rained out.
The article notes Icelanders watch the European crisis closely though no invasion is expected. It explains Iceland’s economy relies on fishing and imports, with no army or navy and a neutral status guaranteed. In 1940 a referendum may decide monarchy under Denmark or full independence. The Althing, founded 930, is cited as the world’s oldest parliament.
Detectives described a chain of forged check related purchases by John Stahl in New Berlinville that started with $2 and led to a $675 diamond ring. Stahl admitted cashing a forged check and exchanging items including watches and a vanity set as security while Dentith weighs city controller help. Justice of the Peace Auman said Stahl owed fines and costs, and Stahl offered to pay via check.
Bill Karlowski of Manhattan will start for the central division Ban Johnson all-stars against the Kansas City all-stars in a high profile tilt. Rogers of Manhattan is the catcher. Kansas City’s battery will be J King or Johnson and Howard.
Chicago Daily News notes a mockup of the White Sox emblem with two vertical bars like a dollar sign and mentions road plans to fit a financial motif. It also highlights Knoxville infielder Meyer Jr. as Prof Dutch Meyer’s nephew who scored TCU’s 16 points in the Cotton Bowl.
Undefeated Long Island U basketball coach Clair Bee told friends he would rather coach one mediocre football team than ten championship cage outfits. Maj. Bob Neyland earned $700 in his first year at Tennessee and now receives 700 plus 14,300 more in pay.
St Joseph Saints, once Ponca City’s title team, crushed Muskogee 24 to 5 behind two homer blasts by Paul Errickson and singles from Peanuts Lowery and Dominic Castro. Fort Smith beat Topeka 9 to 1 to widen its lead, while Salina edged Joplin 7 to 5 and Springfield toppled Hutchinson 9 to 2. Tonight’s games include Topeka at Fort Smith and St Joseph at Muskogee.
The Brooklyn Dodgers added four players Ray Carnelly Carnegie Tech quarterback Jack Kinnison Missouri center Joe Ratica St Vincent center and Bino Amanati St Vincent tackle to bring the season’s newcomers to 12 The signings were announced as the club strengthens its roster for upcoming competition Clifford Wilson joins the Eastern College All Stars to face the New York Giants in the Fresh Air Fund game at the Polo Grounds on September 7 Dick Harlow Harvard praises Hack Wilson as a top blocker and versatile player.
A six-year safety campaign among truckers cut fatalities by 29 percent. Charles J. Morgan Jr of Washington reported at a regional safety meeting sponsored by the American Trucking Association. He urged more industry cooperation and promoted providing every truck driver with first aid training.
Vander Meer trails Cincinnati's staff after two no hit no run games last season and a 15 win 10 loss mark. He is the only Reds pitcher this year whose winning average fails to top .500.
At Saratoga Springs the surplus of horses arriving from meetings nationwide creates a logistical challenge. With many head quartered and first entries already in, organizers anticipate more horses than facilities can handle. The note points to similar shortages seen at Belmont Park and other venues.
Chicago Cubs manager Gabby Hartnett stands close to breaking the all time major league games caught record currently held by Ray Schalk with 1721 games. The milestone comes as Hartnett nears the end of the season.
Twenty six Chicago Cardinal players will report to Coach Ernie Nevers in Duluth for training camp. The group of new players joins existing staff as team prepares for the upcoming season and work begins immediately under Nevers supervision.
The Pirates’ new driving spark Chuck Klein, batting .342, laments the end of a long career and recalls the pain of being waived. He cites Gus Suhr’s move from captain to trade as a cautionary tale, vowing to keep playing whether in majors or minors.
A look back at notable sports moments: Sammy Baugh signed a three year deal with the Washington Redskins a year ago. Three years ago Jesse Owens won the Olympic 100 meters in 10.3 seconds on a rain soaked track with Ralph Metcalfe second and Frank Wycoff fourth. Tommy Armour captured the Canadian Open with a 207 total and Ky Laffeen finished two strokes back.
Hank Greenberg belted his 20th homer with two aboard in the first inning to spark Detroit past New York. Bobby Doerr drove in five with two homers as Boston beat Cleveland 7-5. Harry Danning delivered a winning run in the 10th for the Giants after doubling in the sixth with two on. Larry French relieved, limiting the Phillies to six hits in six innings for the Cubs. Johnny Mize and Tony Giuliani powered big wins for the Cardinals and Senators respectively. Larry Rosenthal and Dixie Walker contributed key hits for the White Sox and Dodgers in their wins.
Beloit defeated Concordia 5 to 3 in a baseball game. Junction City at Manhattan was postponed due to wet grounds.
Real estate transfers include George Beecroft estate to Dr and Mrs C O Tackwell and Findley home to Mr and Mrs Don Claar. Burton Beecroft moves north of the river. Seaton family relocates to Mrs F E Soule home. DeSoto band tours Lawrence with James Van Dyke. Speer family buys farm from Kouns. Numerous local visits, travel notes, and travel stops noted alongside mumps cases and agricultural activity.
Mr and Mrs Wilfred Eudaly and Mrs Marjorie Westerhouse spent Saturday in Kansas City. Westerhouse stayed overnight in Lawrence and the group visited Mr and Mrs Q O Eudaly in Pleasant Valley and Henry Westerhouse in North Lawrence. Mrs Neil Catlin visited in Kansas City and Chillicothe Missouri returning home Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Pete Neil and song hosted a Sunday 1 o clock dinner for Clarence Neis and baby Fall Leaf Freddie Neis and two children Hesper and Charles.
Local residents attended ice cream socials and dinners across Eudora Chillicothe Gardner and Lawrence. Visits included Radcliffe Henry Shoe maker and Willie Knake plus numerous extended families and July to be spent in Topeka Baldwin and Kansas City. Schmeling cools on Louis title bid after Jacobs’ three fight requirement fuels comeback plan.
Johnny Pingel, former Michigan State All-America triple threat, serves as a reserve officer in a Citizens Military Training Camp in Sault Ste. Marie Michigan.
Henry Armstrong is at Camp Pompton Lakes New Jersey doing light training for the world lightweight championship defense against Lou Ambers in New York on August 22.
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