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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1936

Page

6

Sheriffs and Co-ops Battle to One to One Draw

In a six inning junior league clash at South Park Diamond the Sheriffs and the Co-Ops played to a 1 1 tie. Pitchers Queton and Kohler dominated with 12 and 11 strikeouts respectively as battles at the plate yielded only a few runs. Buck Buck scored for the possemen on a circuit around Queten's single and an error, while Johanning led Co-Op by homering on the first pitch. The game ended early due to darkness and will be replayed at a later date.

Sheriff's South Park Queton Kohler Sheriff's Possemen Johanning Buck Buck Possemen Queten Panther Hird Banning Bn & i BR. Price Ny McGee Sturd Neider Imondsen Pringle Sparling Smith Panthers Hepner Tinane Meleery Baldwin Demeritt Bidinger Cubs

John Sevier and the State of Franklin Governor and Tennessee founder

A compact portrait of John Sevier during the Revolutionary era, detailing his militia leadership against the Slew Indians, political roles in western North Carolina, and pivotal influence in forming the State of Franklin. It tracks his later governorship of Tennessee and service as a U.S. congressman before his death.

Sevier John Sevier North Carolina North Franklin Benjamin Franklin Johns Sevier Meir United States Con- Brees Feean Mipai Watauga Union Tennessee

Co-Ops Rally Past Painters In Senior Softball Clash

The Co-Ops trailed early but surged to an 8 6 victory over the Painters at Southpark in a Senior softball league game. Both teams totaled five hits with key power from Herbert and Fisher and a two bagger by Jackson as the decisive rally occurred in the later innings.

Painters Southpark Herbert Decorators Fisher Tri Wilson Jackson Neustifter Pringer Sfeckert Johnson Gleler Rss Banstead Phillips Allant Quisenbury Tickel Estemeyer Pieter Steve Thome Ib Wilson Allis Wood P Jackson Thornton Weckert

Cubs Trim Panthers In Midget Game 13 To 1

A heavy Cub team crushed the Panthers 13 to 1 in a Midget league game at South Park last night. The Cubs scored five in the first inning, adding a home run by McGee and continuing to dominate the action throughout. Coach Elbow Play Tuscaloosa Ala. notes Bill Lee plans to return to Alabama to teach line play. Pasquotank Irish potato growers report best prices since 1927, with barrels selling for 3 to 6 dollars.

Cubs Panthers Southpark McGee Tuscaloosa Ala Bill Lee Alabama Bama Lee Pasquotank N. C

Sports Calendar Highlights From Local Leagues

Sunday doubleheader at Hol ro ms grove features Lawrence versus Leavenworth in Ran dodagon league. Monday adds Painters versus Kegers and South Park hosts junior leagues. Thursday offers senior softball at South Park and Midget League action with Coyotes and Cardinals.

Lawrence Leavenworth Holroms Grove Lise Po Painters Kegers South Park Lawrence Litary Etke P. A. Wildenats FESTA Varsity Velvet Co. i ‘Oodlawn Oph Fellows Massoffice South Pach Soul Park Coyotes Cardinals Stith Woodlawn

Lone Star Triumphs Over Pleasant Grove 4 1 in Softball Clash

Lone Star defeated Pleasant Grove 4 to 1 at South Park in a Senior league game. Dane Star scored early on two PG errors. Pleasant Grove answered with two singles and a double to tie, then Lone Star pulled ahead with three runs aided by five PG errors. Sel Avertz pitched strongly, especially late in the game.

Lone Star Pleasant Grove Southpark Dane Star Sel Avertz

Poll Ends Tonight for All-Star Coach Berth

In Chicago on August 8 a nationwide poll determines the football all-stars staff to face the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on September 1. Elmer Layden of Notre Dame leads with 1,777,417 points, with Bernie Bierman and Bo McMillin close behind. Lynn Waldorf and Lou Little follow as contenders for assistant roles as voting closes at midnight.

Chicago Detroit Lions Soldier Field Elmer Layden Notre Dame Bernie Bierman Minnesota Bo McMillin Indiana Lynn Waldorf Northwestern Louw Little F Columbia

Hitting Record Fades for St. Paul Outfielder

In Chicago on August 8 Henry Steinbacher failed to extend his American Association consecutive hit streak, ending at 37 games as Indianapolis shut out the Saints 4 to 0 in the first game of a doubleheader. The Saints won the nightcap 4 to 3 with Bill Norman driving in a key run. Lou Fette earned his 21st win.

Chicago Henry Steinbacher St. Paul Indianapolis Saints Eddie Marshall Bill Norman Lou Fette Minneapolis Louisiille Colonels Milwaukee Toledo Clyde Joe Hare Columbus Kansas City Red Birds Blues

Players to See Blues Co Op Club Trip to Kansas City

The Co Op club will sponsor a trip to Kansas City for all Midget and Junior baseball players to see the Kansas City Blues and the Indianapolis Indians play next Saturday evening. Transportation will be provided for all players and managers and admission is free. Players must notify their managers before next Wednesday.

Kansas City Kansas City Blues Indianapolis Indians

Mike Jacobs signs Louis Baer for September bout

Today marks a year since Mike Jacobs announced Joe Louis and Max Baer would meet in September. Also noted is a historic NBA style tie in P G A qualifying three years ago and a no hit no run game by Bob Burke against the Red Sox. United States reclaimed the Wightman Cup by defeating Great Britain 6 2.

Mike Jacobs Joe Louis Max Baer Jimmie Hines Mortie Dutra Bob Burke Washington Red Sox United States Great Britain

Leavenworth Hosts Bee Jays in Last Home Doubleheader

Leavenworth Jay Cees top league standings travel to Lawrence for a doubleheader at Holcom Grove. First game starts at 1 30, with Lefty Liell on the mound in one game and Monty Wood Harley Housh and Walt Houk listed for the other. Bee Jays face Leavenworth pitching staff led by Murray Dickson as they chase a five game finish to force a title tie.

Jay Cees Lefty” Liell Monty Wood Harley Housh Walt Houk Bee Jays Leavenworth Murray Dickson Vader and Bauer

Major League Leaders Highlight Top Names in World Co Adv

The World Co Adv notes top MLB performers by league with Cardinals Medwick Ott and J Martin among leaders in batting runs and RBIs. American League leaders include Gehrig Foxx and Trosky with standout totals in hits doubles home runs and wins.

Agsoctu Vress Mize Cardinals Medsick J. Martin Carrilli Phillies Medwick Ott Giants Demaree Cubs Herman Camélis Goodman Reds Camilli Klein S. Mi Pitchi Lucas Pirates French Gehrig Yankees Averill Indians Appling Geh- Tinger Tleers Trosky Foxx Red Sox Titsverill Ind Gehringer Tiers Ralfe di Maggio Walker Tigers Hale Averidl di Marcio Rolfe Lary Browns Werler Hadler Malone

Lawrence Girls Win From Topeka Merchanettes

The Lawrence girls defeated the Topeka Merchanettes 13 to 12 in a feminine doubleheader at Woodlawn park. The 1,0.C.F. Vinland girls lost to the Topeka Diamonds 10 to 6. Lawrence surged ahead in early innings, Topeka tied late, then Lawrence took the win in the sixth. The Odd Fellow-Diamond game was tied 6–6 after six, but Diamonds scored four in the final frame to win.

Lawrence Girls Topeka Merchanettes C.F. Vinland Topeka Diamonds Woodlawn Park Topeka Diamonds

Pirates edge Reds in late two game split win

Unclear OCR text describes a baseball game with Pirates beating Reds and additional mentions of Giants, Phillies, Indians, and other players. The fragment suggests decisive late hits and multiple players contributing, but exact details are garbled.

K U Football Fields Wondrously Sodded After Drought

Despite a dry spell in June and July the KR stadium and practice fields at Kansas University now boast green luxuriant Bermuda grass sod. Recent rains enhanced their appearance and workers kept fields well watered to maintain quality.

Joplin Park Burns Down El destroys Miners baseball plant

Joplin Mo Aug 8 the Miners Park home of the Joplin Western Association club burned early today with an estimated loss of 45000. The entire plant was destroyed except for part of the fence and lighting equipment. A cigaret dropped onto a wrestling mat under the grandstand is believed responsible. Club officials met to discuss future plans including another park or transferring the club or making it traveling.

Joplin Cd— Miners Park Joplin Western Association Independence Kan

Yesterday's results and a crash report from Lehigh

Yesterday's scores include Chivaga 16 and Ye starch 4 in a leans match. A driver named Smith lost consciousness during a crash into a tree near Lehigh but regained awareness without injuries. Local teams Colesnilns and Anatuansapoitis also seen in brief results.

Ational Chivaga Siniaanhs Cleveland Washington Chalyponte Colesnilns Lehigh Smith

Pickens and vicinity social notes and births

Residents around Linwood gather for visits and dinners with Henik, Grate, and Hubbard families. A baby boy named John Alvun born August 2 at Ahern. Several pairs and individuals travel to Kansas, Lawrence, and Topeka for visits, dances, and shopping, with multiple family gatherings noted through the week.

T Donak Amd Charles Silkev Jackie ‘Pabor Linwool Freddie Henik Gene Sturett John Grate D. C. Sitchane Hector Tabor Amd Linwood Orge Henik Fanny Itty Louw Paree Kansas Carl Silkey Enna John Crate W. A. Tarker Palmer Mary A. Talker Ray Anderson Barbara Wenak Pay Law Force Mes Desse Woods HT. Glouser Horward S City Grate Helen Habibard Marie Hubbard William Henak Jo Woods Inter Lou. Dakes Glenn Qee Kansas City John Grafe Robert Binker George Henik Lawrence HJ. Glouser Howard Chirlie Donald Wayne Roy Earl Allison Seymour J. A. Anderson Juby Lola Mae Henik FA. Anderson Frank Henik Topeka Mrs Geofree Henik

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