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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1939

Page

6

Blues Defeat Millers to Seize First Again in Series

Kansas City tops Minneapolis 11 to 9 after a late three-run ninth inning rally. Vince DiMaggio hits his 38th homer as the Blues erase an early 9–5 deficit, while Freshman Herb Hash, recently sold to Boston, exits after three innings. Columbus beats Louisville twice, tightening fourth place race as Milwaukee clobbers St Paul. Indianapolis beats Toledo 5–3.

Kansas City Kansas City Blues Minneapolis Blues Bill Butland Herb Hash Hash Boston Red Sox Millers Vince DiMaggio Columbus Club Louisville Milwaukee St. Paul Colonels Brewers Indianapolis Toledo Lloyd Johnson

Fear for Davis Cup as critics doubt U S defense

New York critics doubt the male Davis Cup team will defend the title, citing Bobby Riggs’s erratic play and a subdued Southampton semifinal showing. Sydney Wood reached the final, defeating Ernie Sutter while Beasley echoed low US chances against Australia.

New York Alice Marble Sarah Palfrey Fabyan Texas Bob Kamrath Wood Ernie Sutter New Orleans America Mercer Beasley

Topeka Greens defeat Paper Mill 12 10 in Diamond duel

The Topeka Greens beat the Lawrence Paper Mill 12 to 10 at Woodlawn diamond after scoring heavily in the first three innings. Hoffine made a spectacular one handed catch for Paper Mill, while Woods was rocked early by Green hits. Dugan and Dawson contributed for Paper Mill. Emmott and Anguish led Green offense.

Topeka Greens Lawrence Paper Mill Woodlawn Diamond Greens the Mill Topeka Woods Lawrence Sanitary Hoffine Paper Mill Edmonston Palmer Mackey Q Emmott Lanneman Anguish Dawson Gren and Son

Hutchinson Triumphs 16-3 Behind 18 Hits In Loyalty Night Victory

In Hutchinson on loyalty night 6000 fans saw the Pirates pound Muskogee 16 to 3 as manager Jimmy Jordan and Gene Coletti each had four hits. Fort Smith and Joplin won, keeping the Western league lead status quo. Salina, Topeka, Springfield, and St. Joseph also won in a busy schedule.

Hutchinson Muskogee Pirates Jimmy Jordan Gene Coletti Fort Smith Joplin Giants Salina Feldman Charles Mason Topeka Miners Springfield St. Joseph Zajac

Baseball Standings Across Leagues With Mixed Scores

National League results show Pittsburgh 3 New York 2 in eleven innings. Chicago 1 Boston 0. St Louis 9 Philadelphia 8 Cincinnati 5 Brooklyn 3. American League New York 5 Cleveland 4. St Louis 3 Philadelphia 1 Washington 6 Chicago 5. Detroit at Boston to be played later. Western Association Springfield 3 7 St Joseph 2 9 Joplin 7 Topeka 4 Hutchinson 16 Muskogee 3 Fort Smith 10 Salina 3. American Association Indianapolis 5 Toledo 3 Columbus 6 5 Louisville 20 Milwaukee 15 St Paul 2 Kansas City 11 Minneapolis 10.

Pittsburgh New York Chicago Boston St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn Detroit Springfield St Joseph Joplin Topeka Hutchinson Muskogee Fort Smith Salina American Association Indianapolis Toledo Columbus Louisville Milwaukee St. Paul Kansas City Minneapolis Steeeetee FD Jone Aarco Wee Eae

Los Angeles Shells Certified for National Tournament in Wichita

The Los Angeles Shells, California state champions, were certified today by Raymond Dumont, president of the national semi pro baseball congress, for the national tournament in Wichita from August 11 to 23.

Los Angeles Wichita Kan Los Angles Shells California Raymond Dumont National Semipro Baseball Congress

Abreo Throws 44th No Hit For Caterpillar Diesel

Peoria report notes Louis Abreo star pitcher for the Caterpillar Diesel softball team hurled his 44th no hit no run game. Urbana Indians were the victims as only 27 batters faced him in the state championship game.

Peoria Louis Abreo Caterpillar Diesel Urbana Indians Abreo

Bunn Book Highlights KU Athletics Legend and Coach

John W. Bunn published Basketball Methods with Macmillan of New York. He earned ten varsity letters at Kansas in basketball baseball and football and later became Stanford’s head coach and dean of men. Dr. Forrest C. Allen, KU sports figure and coach, received an autographed coin from Bunn praising his foundational influence.

John W. Bunn Macmillan Company of New York Bunn University of Kansas Forrest C. Allen United States J. W. Dunn Allen Raymond Hi. Wheeler James Naismith Department of

Senior Softball Schedule For Southpark League

The senior league at Southpark announces a two game per evening format for seven innings with starts at 7 30 and 9 15. The August schedule lists matchups including Gas Co City Elks Lone Star Co O P s South End Lions Oil O Matics and more with several girls games and a C P A picnic noted.

Southpark Gas Co City Elks Lone Star South End Lions Oil-O-Matics General Service Auto Service Oll-Omatics Ellis Labor Day

Stars shine as Medwick lifts Cardinals in long win

Yesterday Joe Medwick doubled three times and added a single to drive in the tying run in the ninth and the winning run in the 13th as the Cardinals beat the Phillies.

Annual invitation tourney at Southampton recalls Brace victory

Sports Mirror recalls past matches with Bobby Brace defeating Sidney Wood 6-0 6-3 7-5 in a yearly Southampton event for a third cup that season and notes Mel Ott homering twice for the Giants past the Bees 8-4 and Betty 5 winning a speedboat trophy in Montclair NJ at 46.08 mph across heats.

Bobby Brace Sidney Wood Southampton Mel Ott New York Giants Boston Bees Betty 5 Melvin Crooks Montclair N. J

Reds whip Dodgers as Walters nets 19th win in pennant chase

Cincinnati with Walters pitching eight strong innings prints the Dodgers 5 to 3 as Camilli homers for Brooklyn. St. Louis beats Philadelphia 9 to 8 in 13 innings to extend their win streak, while the Giants top the Pirates 3 to 2 in 11. Yankees top Cleveland 5 to 4 in a 13 inning affair. Senators win 6 to 5 in 10 over the White Sox. Browns beat Athletics 3 to 1 as Trotter hurls seven strong. Red Sox Tigers game postponed for Sunday doubleheader.

Joe Medwick Cardinals Phils Buddy Lewis Senators Washington White Sox Fern Bell Pirates Giants Marius Russo Yankees Indians Erore Vicory Claude Passeau Cubs Bees Bucky Walters Reds Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Walters Cincinnati Bill Werber Ival Goodman Harry Craft Camilli Dolph Camilli Dodger St. Louis Cardinals Phillies Redbirds Ducky Medwick Pittsburgh Pirates Mel Ott Harry Gumbert Cliff Melton Lou Fette Chicago Passeau New York Yankees Cleveland Oral Hildebrand Washington Senators Chicago White Sox Chisox St. Louis Browns Athletics Bill Trotter Brownies St. Louis Gang Red Sox Tigers

Giants Lose Interest in Dominic Di Maggio

Giants lose interest in Dominic Di Maggio as speculation swirls over potential Yankee acquisitions. The piece notes a quiet week with other sports bits, including Medwick, Blades, Wrigley, and Shute breaking course and golf records while Bobby Riggs cements Davis Cup chatter. Kenneth Jones provides a guest star quote on Lincoln and Judge Landis.

Giants Dominic DI Maggio Denny Shute Corn Belt Kansas City Des Moines Mercer Beasley Bobby Riggs Southampton Kenneth Jones Peoria Ill Journal-Transcript Illinois Lincoln Judge Landis

Kansas track record set at Greenwood County Fair trot

Itaska Thro Bros of Itaska Minnesota established a new Kansas track record in a free for all trot at the Greenwood county fair winning two heats in 2 06 and 2 06 Azavonian owned by W Moncrief Dodge City placed second and third in the heats The Journal World Classified Page has readers and gets results

Kansas Eureka Kan Itaska Thro Bros Mankota Minn Greenwood County Fair Azavonian W. Moncrief Dodge City Secord

Hitting Slump Grips Major Leagues Tops Fall Short of .400

New York reports a downturn in hitting with no current .400 slugger. Joe DiMaggio slipped to .399 for the Yankees while Morrie Arnovich of the Phillies went 0 for 22 and dropped to .351. The article lists the first ten leaders in each league.

New York Joe DiMaggio Yankees Morrie Arnovich Phillies

Missouri Valley Swim Meet In Topeka Sunday

In Topeka the eighth annual Missouri Valley A A U Swimming and diving championships kick off with preliminaries this afternoon and finals tomorrow. Defenders Kansas City Athletic Club featuring Jim Forrest Harlie Peterson and Bill Baumgart are among top entrants along with Don Rogivue Dick Beeler and Ellen Gale Green as leading competitors in twenty eight events for men women and novices.

Topeka Missouri Valley Missouri Valley A.A.U Kansas City Athletic Club Jim Forrest Harlie Peterson Bill Baumgaradt Don Rogivue Coutts Y

Lone Star Not Beaten in Senior Softball Session

In the Southpark senior softball league first session Lone Star tops with eight wins and no losses, Auto Service second with six and two defeats, Oil-O-Matics third with five wins and three defeats. Lions beat the Co-Ops 14 to 6 and Oil-O-Matics edged the Elks 6 to 2 as the second session is set to begin Monday. Eagles Protect O'Brien notes Philadelphia will guard the passer this fall with Bert Bell promising protection and increased support after his Texas Christian days.

Lions Oil-O-Matics Southpark Lone Star Auto Service Oil-O- Matics Elks Eagles O’brien Philadelphia Philadelphia Eagles Davey O’brien Bert Bell Texas Christian

Local Baseball Scores and Reds Lead Streak

Results show Pittsburg 16 Iola 12 and Junction City 12 over Beloit 6 while Manhattan 6 Marysville 1 and Fairbury 4 Concordia 18. Reds extend 12 game NL lead to an all time club record.

Pittsburg Iola Beloit Junction City Manhattan Marysville Fairbury Concordia Red Cincinnati Reds

Pleasant Grove community notes highlight gatherings and injuries

Last week's items include dinner and visit gatherings among Daniels Banks Bradley and Moore families. Virgill Landis injured falling from a tractor and treated in Lawrence. This week's news covers visits to Overbrook Willow Springs funeral attendance and community events around Pleasant Grove including a basket gift for Virgil Landis and multiple family gatherings across nearby towns.

John Daniels E. B. Moore Hazel June Gerald Madalyn Carl Daniels John Banks Lecompton Virgil Bradley C. A. Peterson Betty John Churchbaugh Irene Banks Virgil, Bradley Raymond Gish Veil Cecil Dunn Gish Modesta Calif John Leederer Lederer Baldwin Roscoe Kenneth Irene Virgill Landis Wis Lawrence Bill Porter Billy Perry Cleta Turner Clayton Scott Peggy Ann Frank Scott Overbrook Trene Love Roy Deay Jake Houser Willow Springs Dan Flory Riley Barnhart Ohio Virgil Landis Landis Irene Daniels Edgar Anderson Centropolis Fred Turner Cletia Dick Dillon Jacquelin Yvonna Kay Fred Howard Alice Donald Vern Garrett Shirley Eudora Lone Star Lake J. S. Dilion Alda Pleasant Grove Wible Topeka Westphalia Franklin County N. D. Messer Ralph Manhattan Irve Flory Dave Kessler Max Karnes Markley John Moody Jake Oehlert Esther Alice Howard Fairview B. C Sibley

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