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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1935
Page
10
Fritzel's gain ties the league lead as Goodrich and Varsity Vel Veterans suffer a setback at awn in a tight contest. The result boosts Fritzel's standing while the other teams face renewed pressure in the standings.
Chicago Aug 16 The Red Birds beat the Blues 8 0 to gain a half game in the American Association standings tying Indianapolis for second place three games behind Minneapolis. Nick Cullop drove in five runs with a bases loaded double in the seventh. Jack Winsett hit Columbus season’s longest homer as Jim Winford allowed five hits. Minneapolis and Indianapolis were rained out, Toledo beat Milwaukee 4 1, and St Paul routed Louisville 12 3 as Stratton won his 16th.
Summary of baseball scores from yesterday including New York 5 St Louis 4 and Chicago 11 Brooklyn 3 in the National League plus Detroit 6 Washington 3 and Boston 3 Chicago 1 in the American League. Noted game delays and rain impacted Columbus and Indianapolis. A note on track coaching mentions Eddie O'Brien of Syracuse and Weiss of Holy Spirit High School in Atlantic City.
The piece blends a reflection on Dante’s Divine Comedy with a short science note. It cites the three parts Inferto Purgatorio Paradiso and notes the ending word stars. It explains pendulum motion and how gravity and length affect swing rate to determine altitude. It promises tomorrow's topic on rarity.
Friday events list Tilight Ellis against Scottish Rites. Sunday features Ban Johnson Lawrence at Kansas ity Ward high diamond Belvoir versus Auburn at Auburn with multiple matchups.
EVAN EDWARDS notes St Benedicts aims to outplay Kansas Raven club with veteran, clever backs led by captain Nadolski in prime form. Don Martin handles signal, Danaher at right half. Neff Dockery Dunaway and Weiffenbach among backs. Also reports on Oklahoma dove season dates and Emporia coach Alfred Smith staying.
Chicago bears worry as Arch Ward enforces five yard behind line requirement for passes in Soldier Field clash August. The second annual college all star game previously saw a scoreless tie and now rule changes constrain forward tosses, favoring the college side.
Chicago reports the death of James M. Red Mason at 67 after a heart attack inhospital. Mason managed Harry Greb and, since Greb’s passing in 1926, lived mostly in retirement. Also notes bids and potential fights, including Baer-Louis, and a Kansas City game involving Lawrence Ban Tekras.
Panthers beat Cardinals four to two in the first of two South Park Midget league games. G Blevins struck out 12 in a pitching duel, scoring on a fielder’s choice in the fourth. L McClure fanned 10 for the Cubs as Smith, McClure and McClure homered late to lift the Jayhawks past the Cubs.
In the majors, Medwick Cardinals and Cubs pace batting with high totals. Key figures include Galan, Berger, and Goodman leading in runs, hits, and doubles. In the American League Vosmik Indians and Greenberg Tigers shine in batting and RBIs, with strong showings from Goslin, Cronin, Foxx, and Auker among top pitchers.
New York Aug 16 indicating Buddy Meyer is a likely successor to Stanley Harris as Washington Senators manager. The rumor suggests Harris may leave with Meyer expected to pilot the club while George Preston Marshall could move to Boston with Harris as a possible pilot and Bill McKechnie remaining in a front office role.
His Excellency Clarence D. Martin, longtime Cheney mayor and future governor, blends miller banker roots with a flamboyant style. The piece notes his nickname Bolivar, family details, travel interest, and a string of local social updates including farm family visits and community club meetings with planning for a nutrition talk and training schools, plus farm and threshing helper arrangements.
Larry Mullins coach of St. Benedict's college won first prize at a county picnic near Atchison in a hog calling contest. After securing the prize a chase ensued as the pig escaped under a parked car and Mullins seized a hind leg to prevent the animal from fleeing. A farmer offered $3 for the hog but Mullins kept the prize as spectators watched the unusual victory.
Scott Brothers softball team, state contenders, faces an all star local lineup tonight at Woodlawn school diamond starting at 8. No admission charged. Managers expect one of the season’s best games on the Woodlawn field.
Mrs. William Holey Jr hosted a Sunday birthday dinner with family and friends. Attendees included Mrs. Jessie Hulce and children Dorothy Gilbert and Earla Fay James fietentts of Lawrence. Mr. and Mrs. William Holey Sr Misses Ball and Clovis Holey. and Rosa Fay Holey Jr. and others. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bower with Frederick Earl and Virginia Ruth. J E Wells with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ford. Shirley Stewart visiting grandparents Henry Borst. Dorothy Hulce of ties Mrs. Elmer Ousdahl Midland. Mrs. James Erwin and Mrs. Charles Coffman assisted with threshers cooking.
Pleasant Grove residents gathered for a Sunday picnic at Brown's Grove on August 4 with many local families attending. The community centered around meals, visits, and socializing while noting a nearby funeral for Mrs. Robert Ulrich and various relatives visiting others in Lawrence Perry and Wisconsin.
Kansas City residents Mr and Mrs Evertt Brann and daughter spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Harding. Juanita returned home after weeks with grandparents. St Joseph’s Mr and Mrs William M Smith joined the Hardings for the weekend. Coffeen of Dorrance Kans stopped by on the way to the Ozarks. Bonnie Ruth McHenry Helen Parker Letha Jane Chaan Opal Lobb and Charlotte among those mentioned.
McLouth residents attend institute in OsKaloosa while others host and visit friends in nearby towns. Tulsa visitors include Mr and Mrs G L Ratliff and A E Thompson with Coffeyville and Omaha connections. Families travel to California and Emporia for visits as local gatherings occur.
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