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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1941
Page
6
The Ban Johnson results show Tola 19, Parsons 9, Marysville 9, Beloit 3, Junction City 14, Concordia 1. This summary lists scores by town and highlights a dominant performance by Junction City.
The Owls risk a weak division finish as Fort Smith and Muskogee fall back in the standings. Hutchinson beat Muskogee 6 4 and 12 4 while Salina topped Fort Smith 3 7 and 8 7. Topeka split with Joplin 3 2 and 10 3 with seven errors charged in game two. Carthage blew a seven run lead as Springfield won 12 10. Tonight schedules include Joplin at Topeka and Fort Smith at Salina.
Mirror Today recalls past sports outcomes with details of Alice Marble and Helen Jacobs reaching eastern grass court finals, Don McVein defeating Bryan Grant to enter the men's final, Russ Bauerim’s two hit shutout to extend the Pirates NL lead, and Kitel Son’s Olympic marathon win for Japan in a 2 29 time.
Brooklyn Dodgers lead the National League by percentage points after a 6-2 win over the Boston Braves as Whitlow Wyatt hurled six hits. Babe Young homered for the Giants in a 3-2 victory over the Phillies, and the A's beat the Yankees 5-3 on Bob Johnson’s 20th homer.
The Auto Service team defeated the Lions 13 to 8 at Southpark last night. Auto Servicers collected nine hits and capitalized on seven Lion errors in the game. The provided box score mentions chocolate use in American candy per the commerce department.
New York August 9 The Dodgers center fielder Pete Reiser regains the NL batting lead after lifting his average from .331 to .340 despite a sciatic treatment. Philadelphias Nick Etten drops to .331, Johnny Hopp slips to .339, while Ted Williams dominates the American League at .407.
Monday schedule lists Oil-O-Matics against Co-Ops South End at South Park. Also Fritz Co over Friends at Woodlawn Park and Auto Service facing Lone Star at South Park. Lions meet Oil-O-Matics at South Park with Woodlawn Park hosting Fritz Co vs Green Hornets of Kansas City.
Aug 9 reports Doyle Lade a rookie Texas league pitcher for Oklahoma City has been released on option to Salina of the Western association.
At Camp Robinson Arkansas acting First Sergeant Chester E. Foster of Lawrence Kansas urged a quick ration delivery for company M of the 137th Infantry. Within ten minutes the entire breakfast ration was carried by hand to the bunks, ensuring meals for tomorrow morning.
New Orleans reports Gen. Manager Branch Rickey says raw material for baseball parks is scarce due to national defense. He notes fewer new players this season, praises Cardinal farm clubs, and predicts minor leagues may gain while main clubs face depleted talent. Rickey emphasizes scouting limited to internal material and protection of minor leagues amid potential conscription.
Bernie Masterson of California will headline the ninth annual Kansas coaching school August 18 28 in Topeka. He will be joined by Fran Welch Elmer Holm and Branch McCracken. Basketball track and six man football instructions are listed with various college coaches and trainers. Attendance may match last year’s 120 with coaches turning over across Kansas.
Screen comedienne Martha Raye survived a 150 foot plunge in Laurel Canyon near Mulholland Drive with only a sprained ankle. Neal Lang, her husband, said she planned to return to work at her studio Monday after swerving to avoid a parked car.
The Department of Commerce reports that American candy consumption in 1940 reached an all time record.
Sports notes from Fort Bliss where the 260th coast artillery football team opened with 188 candidates from major and smaller colleges seeking open dates. Harvard visits Boston College for a drill. Ted Mann departs for naval duty as Duke drums fade. Earl Mann plans a Lester Burge sale then nets 50000 from the Dodgers. Daily double at Dade Park pays 1118.60. Tim Cohane comments on Red Sox pennant hopes and Boston fans.
Jack Dempsey is listed as judge at a dog show next week highlighting his rise from refereeing wrestling matches to broader roles. The note reflects a sports entertainment arc and public interest in the former heavyweight champion taking an official judging position.
North Kansas City couple A N Taul visit relatives in Hopewell and Independence on their way to California. Ottawa residents Kay Lederer and Betty Black share hospitality with local families. Betty Black guests repeat at Vaughn and Merchant homes. Various visits include Earl Lederer birthday celebrations and a Cantonwood Falls wedding.
Viola Knoche of Paola visited the Henry Seele home while figures say Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson and son Jimmy hosted guests. Friday evening saw Mr. and Mrs. Will Vaughn plus Mr. and Mrs. C Vaughn and Mr. and Mrs. James Jeffries. Stanley and Roger Dean Taul stay with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Taul this week.
The community hosted Ben and Pearl Brohammer at a Baldwin lake picnic. Merritt Woodward announces the marriage of their daughter Thelma to Linas Dietz at the Rev. E F Price home in Lawrence. Several families shared visits and a slate of social events including ice cream, dances, and threshing. Walter Deay suffered a bad ankle injury after a fall from a scaffold and underwent surgery.
Neighborhood residents Oscar Shuck Bryan and families attended Ben Hammon's sale near Baldwin on Tuesday. Rev Daniel Flory Harold Flory Ira Hirt from Garnett joined Pratt county council meeting at the Old German Baptist church Saturday. Mrs Harve Flory visited Eldorado with her aunt Mrs Broyles. Mr and Mrs Donald Churchbaugh Elmer Churchbaugh and Mr and Mrs Amos Barnhart left Wednesday for a California motor trip.
Rev D H Heckman of Lone Star is reached at the Washington Creek church morning and evening. Next Sunday the Ottawa Church of the Brethren youth will stage the evening program at 8 oclock. Betty Warren of Marion visits Vera Postma. Raymond Kohler of Topeka visits his parents. Junior Mohler plans to return home from the hospital. Mary J Metsker and Tena Fishburn call on D F Smiths near Clinton. The Young People Sunday class, led by Everett Turner, will host the Ottawa youth with a picnic supper Sunday evening. Sweden endures its coldest frost in 50 years harming fruit and crops. Bahia Brazil has half its cotton gins in use. Some airplanes require 50 000 feet of wiring per the commerce department. Do you know 76 percent of subscribers read the classified page daily.
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