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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1935
Page
6
Erildders Moon Mullins and Tom Bassis of St Benedict's College Atchison are tied in a novel golf contest where the loser of each hole must carry the winner to the next green and hole out with the opponent on his back.
National League leaders Cardinals beat Giants 1 0 behind Dizzy Dean to force series split and near second place shift while Yankees and Tigers stumble in tune up games. Dean becomes first 20 win pitcher, Pepper Martin scores the only run for St Louis. Braves lose twin bill to Cincinnati as White Sox end skid and Browns top Athletics.
The piece explains albinism across species, noting its rarity in humans and animals, with examples such as white mice and Himalayan rabbits. It discusses the paste used for imitation diamonds and mentions a New York case of true albinism in frogs. Monday: The Frankenstein Cannon.
Baseball leaders across the National and American leagues are listed with top hitters and pitchers. Medwick Tops NL in runs and RBIs for the Cardinals while Berger and Ott pace home runs. In the AL Greenberg drives runs for Detroit, Vosmik leads double figures and Stolen bases across teams.
August 18 schedule lists Ban Johnson Lawrence at Kansas in Over High Diamond with Belvoir facing Auburn at Auburn.
Wingert pitched a complete game scoring the only run as Scottish Rites beat the Elks 1 to 0 at South Park. Chappell doubled and Maiden drove in the run in the third inning. Wingert struck out 11 and allowed one hit while Maust fanned five for Elks. No Midget or Junior league games tonight. Scottish Rites next face Co-Op club at 6.
Helen Wills Moody announces she will retire from this season’s tennis circuit, removing her from contention for the national women's title at Forest Hills. She says she has had enough tournament tennis and will not travel to Forest Hills, following a Wimbledon comeback and rapid decision after a return trip.
Yesterday's Results by the Associated Press show St. Louis defeating New York 4 0 and Chicago beating Boston 4 3 in a rain delayed schedule. Other games include Washington over Detroit 8 1 and Milwaukee 6 Toledo 2 while Philadelphia 2 Kansas City 1 and Indianapolis 1 1 tied. An article notes rising Argentine demand for household electric appliances amid improving economic conditions.
Dizzy Dean pitched and fanned five to reach the season's 20th victory as the Cardinals blanked the Giants. Tony Piet drove in the decisive run with a single for the White Sox in a win over the Red Sox. Earnshaw and Bucher led Dodgers with a ninth inning homer to beat the Cubs. Merritt Cain struck out 12 for the American League record in a Browns win over the Athletics. Kampouris and Lombardi led the Reds against the Braves with a Kampouris homer and Lombardi three hits. Senators limited the Tigers to four hits as Earl Averill provided offense for the Indians against the Yankees.
Scott Brothers beat Topeka's city champions Varsity Cleaner 5 4 at Woodlawn after a four run rally fell short. Scott led 5 0 after scoring in the first and fifth innings while Cleaners rallied with four sixth inning runs before rough closing.
Drawings finished for the state district softball tournament to be held next week in Wichita. Hiawatha Atchison and Lawrence supply three teams each, three winners from sub districts advance to the eight district field, with pillsbury Mills Atchison facing Hiawatha and Missouri Pacific Atchison meeting Goodrich Lawrence Monday at Woodlawn. Admission is free but a collection is taken.
Ted Luther of Youngstown led the $3,500 open golf tournament here with a 68 while Babe Ruth attracted the crowd. Ruth shot 85 in the opening round, lamented his score, then posed in a bunker for movie cameras. He played with Detroit’s Tommy Armour and Cleveland’s Billy Burke, finishing the first nine in 42 and 43 on the back.
Chicago Aug 17 Donnie Bush and the Minneapolis Millers won a doubleheader over Indianapolis 8 1 and 4 1 under the lights to break away a four and one half games in front of Columbus in the American Association standings. Kansas City beat the Red Birds 1 0. Milwaukee defeated Toledo 6 1 while St Paul and Louisville split a twin bill. Louisville pitcher Jim Peterson notched his first shutout this season in game one, 4 0, then Saint Louis won the nightcap 11 6.
Chicago Bears plan a through passing game against the 1984 college All-Stars at Soldier Field on August 29. Coach George Halas ordered five hours of passing drills at Lake Delafield Wisconsin as All-Stars, banged up from scrimmage, prepared for a secure game at Dyche Stadium Northwestern. George Barclay, standout from North Carolina, leads the drill as the All-Star coaches focus on halting Bronko Nagurski’s line smashes.
In New York on August 17 1934 the American League race saw Buddy Myer of Washington surge to the lead at .350 while Doc Cramer of the Athletics moved to .345 as Joe Vosmik slipped slightly. Arky Vaughan continued to top the National League at .397 with a 25 point edge over Joe Medwick as Medwick fell two points.
De Soto notes Mrs Mike Wilson, recently a patient at St Margaret's in Kansas City, was returned there Monday for further treatment. Chester Brown visited Leavenworth with aunt Mrs Steve Morris and family. Rosemary Virginia and Margery Piper left for a motor trip to Lincoln Nebraska. Mr and Mrs John Whitelaw and son Dr Neill G Whitelaw and Mrs Nettie Hensen spent Sunday afternoon at State lake at Tonaxie. Nell Lothian of Marysville Washington visits daughter Mrs Warlie Cunningham and Mr Cunningham. Mr and Mrs Lou Barr host sister in law Mrs Bethine Harria and daughter from Miller South Dakota. The Barrs and guests plan a vacation trip to Colorado.
Sunday gatherings with Notemans and Epworth League delegates. numerous visits in Kansas City and nearby towns including Lawrence and Lone Jack. Local clubs hosted meetings with members and guests such as Helen Kelley, Nadine Blaylock, and Inez Hiddleston. doll displays and cultural talks featured at Pleasant Hour and other gatherings.
Belleview residents hosted and visited many kin and friends from Brewster Leavenworth Lawrence and beyond. The week featured family dinners picnics church programs 4-H tours and field trips with numerous relatives and neighbors attending events and greeting travelers.
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