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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1940

Page

8

Schoolboy Rowe Shines as Tigers Top Yankees in Slim Lead

Tigers ace Schoolboy Rowe wins his ninth, bats in three runs with a triple and a double as Detroit beats the New York Yankees 11 2. Rowe’s strong outing helps Detroit reclaim first place in the American League while Boston and Chicago win to stay in upper division. Dodgers sweep Pirates in a two game set.

Rowe Detroit Tigers Evelar U Bucky Newsom Newsom Tigers New York Yankees Yankees

South End Defeats General Service 14 to 8 in Softball

South End beat General Service 14 to 8 in a Senior Softball league game at Southpark last night. Box score details follow.

South End General Service General Service Crew Southpark I Meyers McClure Beougher Seretche Dowers King Puckett Russell Armstrong A Gigler Hayden Erdue Ig Husted Ark Kircher Es Bahnnijer jKasson Rf - Dietrich

Lawrence Sanitary at Lawrence Merchants Friday

Sanitary faces Lawrence Merchants in a Friday contest at Woodlawn Park. Kickoff time listed as 8.00 with local crowds期待.

Lawrence Sanitary Lawrence Merchants Woodlawn Park

Top golfers chase par in Milwaukee Open field

A field of 185 players including stars from amateur and pro ranks teed off in Milwaukee for a $5,000 Milwaukee Open. Ralph Bud Williamson shot a 64 to lead the medal chase, with Harvey Reidemann and Jimmy Milward among early leaders. Weather favored scoring as 21 others posted par blazing rounds and contenders eyed Sunday’s 36 hole finale.

Milwaukee North Hills Proamateur Williamson Harvey Reidemann Waterton Wis Jimmy Milward Madison Tommy Armoury Chicago Jim Ferrier Johnny Bulla Ed Oliver Hornell N. Y Thsworth Vines Pasadena Calif Willie Goggin St. Paul Horton Smith Oak Park

Springfield Cardinals edge Topeka Owls in Western league action

Springfield Cardinals defeated Topeka Owls 3 to 2 to widen the gap with Muskogee Reds in the Western association. Muskogee hammered Hutchinson 7 to 1, St Joseph split with Joplin, and Fort Smith beat Salina 7 to 3 as the series continued.

Springfield Cardinals Topeka Owls Muskogee Reds Reds Hutchinson St. Joseph Joplin Saints Fort Smith Salina Jerry Bernstein George Valines Joe Malman Blix Donnelly Earl Dothager Clint Raper Muskogee Georges Byrd Eddie Barnett

Red Birds Climb in American Association Standings

The Columbus Red Birds won 7 to 4 over Toledo, extending a five game streak and rising to third place as Minneapolis faltered to St Paul. Kansas City widened its lead to 10 games over Minneapolis and 15 over Columbus after Kansas City’s 5 to 1 win over Milwaukee. Red Barrett pitched well for Indianapolis until late, as Louisville fell 3 to 2.

American Association Kansas Minneapolis Columbus St. Paul Seenenseemennes Bees Jeontene Veneeraometesei Lapei Columbus Red Birds Toledo Millers Birds Indianapolis Red Birds Kansas City Blues Milwaukee Charley Stancey Brewers Red Barrett Louisville Tom Gwin Chet Morgan Artie’ Parks Colonels

Hulteen Flight A Champ in Hillview City golf tourney

George Hulteen defeated Bud Coy three and two to win flight A. In championship flight semi finals, Chi Galloway’s absence delays the match with Dick Baskett awaiting to face Don Wetzel in the final. Flight B sees Charles Lang beat Edward Stout 1 up to meet J S McMillin, who advanced 1 up, while C C Carl may miss his semi with Pete Swartz due to illness.

Hillview George Hulteen Bud Coy Chi Galloway Galloway Dick Baskett Don Wetzel Charles Lang Edward Stout

Waner brothers entertain at world’s fair baseball school

The piece recalls the Waner brothers being featured at a world’s fair baseball school where star pupil Bucky Walters, a reformed third baseman, admits he preferred listening to the Waners over pitching against them while Iowa State Teachers College provides the first basketball hype.

Iowa State Teachers College Waner Brothers Bucky Walters

Major League Baseball Leaders Highlight 1940s Era

National League top batters include Danning New York .329 with 70 runs by Mize St Louis 97 RBIs and 30 homers. Pitching leaders feature Newsom Detroit 13 2 and Sewell Pittsburgh 8 2. Greenberg Foxx and DiMaggio anchor RBIs and homers across leagues.

Associated Press Danning New York May Philadelphia Frey Cincinnati Mize St. Louis BF. McCormick Herman Chicago F. McCormick Hack F. Mc- Cormick Ross Boston Nicholson Stolenhasen- Keene Brooklyn Titselinmons Sewell Pittsburgh Radcliff Finney Williams McCosky Detroit Greenberk York Cramer Greenberg Boudreau Cleveland Keller Foxx DiMaggio Case Washington Walker Newsom Rowe

Stokes and Todd clash in Broadmoor quarterfinals

In Colorado Springs Eddie Stokes of Denver and Harry Todd of Dallas meet in the Broadmoor invitation quarter finals. Dick and Will Price of Wichita lead two more quarterfinals with Berryhill and Norton advancing. Carey beat Brady to reach the last eight.

Colorado Springs Colo Eddie Stokes Denver Harry Todd Dallas Tex Price Brothers Wichita Kan Will, Jr Earle Berryhill Sapulpa Okla Morris Norton Wichita Falls Vern Bowdle Salt Lake City Emerson Carey, Jr Todd Pat Malloy Tulsa Cheyenne Mountain Stokes Young Hates Spate Coffeyville Harry Strassburger Dick ‘Price Kansas Wichita City Will Price Frank Freeman Berryhill John Jory Norton Roger Hurd Chicago Lawson Little Bowdle Utah Gil Davis, Jr Kansas City Carey Ed Brady

Tigers Top Yankees 7 2 Ends Ailey Donald Streak

A year ago Detroit beat New York 7 2 ending rookie Ailey Donalds 12 game winning run. The season record and game details are noted as part of a historic recap.

Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Ailey Donald Jimmy Dykes Chicago White Sox Ranger Maade Malcolm Campbell Bonneville Salt Flats Utah

Yesterday's Baseball Results Across Leagues and Cities

Summary of scores from American Association Western and Southern leagues plus Texas and Western Leagues. Notable games include Kansas City 5 Milwaukee 1, Louisville 3 Indianapolis 3 Columbus 7 Toledo 4, Detroit 11 New York 2, Fort Worth 9 Beaumont 4, Oklahoma City 10 Shreveport 1, Dallas 5 Houston 4, San Antonio 6 Tulsa 3. Several postponements and rain cancellations listed. classified page advertises market activity.

Kansas City Milwaukee Louisville Indianapolis Columbus Toledo St. Paul Minneapolis Brooklyn SS Pittsburgh Chicago Philadelphia Detroit New York Boston Cleveland Washington St. Louis Western Association Joplin St. .Joseph Springfield Topeka Muskogee Fort Smith Salina San ‘Antonio Tulsa Mitchell Norfolk Sioux Falls Worthington

Bunch Wins Nevin Monkey Business Cup At Gun Club

J J Bunch of Atchison tops the Nevin monkey business cup with 44 of 50. Dr A S Anderson takes the sliding handicap trophy with 23 of 25. Mrs Charles McCreight's team ties Dr L K Zimmer's squad at two all in the team race. three points needed to win.

J. J. Bunch Atchison A. S. Anderson J J. Bunch Dr.l. K. Zimmer Blondie Mathews Fred Reynolds Odd Williams Ford Harbaug G. K. Carlson Ford Harbour Dr. A. S. Ander Skip Williams Bert Metzger Bill Bowman

Dodgers Beat Pirates Behind Seven Hit Hurling

Whitlow Wyatt and Hough Casey starred for the Dodgers as they defeated the Pirates with seven-hit pitching. Casey added four hitless innings of relief to secure the win in the second game. Rowe of the Tigers held the Yankees to seven hits and drove in three runs with a double. Foxx homered for Boston to beat Cleveland, and Kuhel propelled Chicago with two hits and two RBIs in a win over Philadelphia.

Boston Red Sox Cleveland Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Athletics Jimmie Foxx Boston Red Sox Iitz Ostermueller Sam Chapman A’s Chicago White Sox Nelson Potter Dodgers Yankees Ed Smith Brooklyn Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Whitlow Wyatt Harry Lavagetto Hough Casey Pirates Schoolboy Rowe Tigers Indians Joe Kuhel Athletics

Tennis Tidbits From New York Circuit

The column notes Alice Marble skipping East Hampton to work on a lecture. Sidney Wood remains a strong challenger. Mu riel Magnuson is touted as Marble’s successor. Sarah Palfrey’s forehand tweak draws attention. Don Mc Neill earns fans after two sets with a ball boy following his Chicago clay courts title win.

New York Alice Marble East Hampton Shell Sidney Wood Minneapolis Cutie Muriel Magnuson Sarah Palfrey Don McNeill Chicago

Baldwin News Highlights Local Travels and Institute Events

Dr. Nelson P. Horn returns from Indian Hills near Denver with family. Miss Helen Heaston named Detroit school music supervisor. Epworth League Institute on the Baker campus features speeches by W. J. Williams and Paul Kochan. Mrs. Deel hosts Topeka relatives. Senorita Elisa Perez updates Baldwin friends on Mexico City election.

Nelson P. Horn Indian Hills Denver Mexico Helen Heaston Edward Heaston High Prairie Detroit Mich Heaston University of Kansas Iowa Sucess O. Scott Morgan Lawrence Memorial Oval Baldwin S. A. Deel Baldwin Epworth League Institute Taylor Hall Baker America W. J. Williams Paul Kochan Pearson Paola Epworth League Institute Harry O. Ritter Burlington Merle Whitlow Marysville Belle Hagans Sedan Frank Rynerson, Jr Topeka G. C. Hester Harold Soulen Kansas City Kan Lucille Dack Cherryvale Kenneth Hunter Muriel Dayhoff Morning Watch Leslie Miller D. C. Lackey Morrill Evelyn Kirney Iola Frank C. ‘Leitaker Lenora Williams Rockford Rela

One Minute Interview on Pitching Legends

Cobb compares Bob Feller to Walter Johnson noting Feller is first rate but not Johnson. He cites Johnson winning games despite opponents knowing his pitch beforehand. Johnson’s legacy and pitching psychology are highlighted in the exchange.

Cobb Bobbe Feller Walter Johnson Johnson

Scouting Notes on Giants Red Sox Phillies Infield Ties

Scattered notes mention Hal Schumacher a fourth stringer from St Lawrence University. Elton Duse may switch from catcher to pitcher for the Red Sox. The Phillies have early interest in Skooter Newsome. Gene Corbett and Nick Etten form the infield for the Baltimore Orioles.

Hal Schumacher The Giants St. Lawrence.u Red Sox Elton Duse Providence Phillies Skooter Newsome Gene Corbett Nick Etten Baltimore Orioles

Dodgers Sign Fd Head From Fimira In Dodger Pitcher Turnaround

The article notes a pitcher named Fd Head who began as a southpaw before a broken arm led him to become a right hander. It mentions New Castle Pa and references various sports items, including Buffalo police examination and historic figures. The garbled text asserts impact on a 1994-95 season and compares to Bobby Feller.

Charlie Landels New Castle Dodgers Fimira

Officer Oscar Petterson Bursts Grass Fire Home

Police deskman Oscar Petterson left he desk to battle a grass blaze at his home 2004 Ohio Street after a call from his wife. He drove in a squad car and, with a borrowed hose, contained the fire without help from the fire department.

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