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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1933
Page
8
The Woodland School league suspends nightly doubles tonight to host an exhibition between Lawrence all stars and a Topeka fast softball team. A list of 18 local players will fill the 9 positions with both teams fielding pitchers and infielders. The game starts at 7:45 under arc lights, with officials predicting a large crowd.
Vandalia Ohio August 23 API H L Cheek of Clinton Indiana won the 34th Grand American trapshooting tourney champion of champions title. He missed only three of 200 targets to defeat 35 state champions and runners up amid a stiff breeze. John R Taylor Newark Ontario won the North American doubles and singles titles. Amateur doubles went to F J Lightner Cedar Rapids Iowa. Mrs Walter P Andrews Atlanta retained the women’s doubles crown. Eastern shooters led the event with 10 high scorers. Paul Earle Starr South Carolina was second in champion of champions. Class championships were to be settled today.
The sursocieted Press compiling yesterday’s results lists NL batting Klein Phillies Klein Medyick and Vaughan among leaders, with ಿಗಳನ್ನು. It notes runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, and stolen bases across the Phillies Giants Cardinals Pirates Yankees Athletics Senators Browns Indians White Sox and others with figures for Foxx Gehrig Ruth Simmons Combs Averill Walker etc.
A feature on product integraphs at MIT shows machines that solve second order differential equations in minutes. These devices, used by operators at a single table, outperform traditional methods and aid in complex electrical theory problems. The piece notes a fox terrier named Short hearing his bark internationally, and teases tomorrow's topic The Slapping Game of the Philippines.
Wednesday features Scotish Rites against Midland at 4 45. Odd Fellows meet Elks at 6. junior league game times 7 p m. Woodlawn Topeka meets Law rence All Stars in softball exhibition. Thursday shows Rinky Dinks Skeezies at 9 30. Panthers versus Car 1 u at 1 30 with Wildcats facing Tigers in midget league. 26 girls baseball Clinton versus Lone Star. Old timers game Lone Star versus Clinton at 3 45. Midland meets Vinland in junior league at 3. Reno Cubs versus Elks at 6. Lone Star versus Rotary at 6.
The 1933 football season will start with a Soldier Field showcase pitting Southern California legends against a Midwest and Eastern selected squad. Northwestern and Notre Dame stars highlight the lineup under coaches Dick Hanley and Howard Jones, with talent from Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota, West Point, and Tulane. Harry Newman and Pug Rentner lead the backfield as the forward pass rule debate draws interest from coaches. About 20 000 spectators expected to attend this star-studded clash.
The Eagle I- I Rotary junior twilight game at Southpark diamond was postponed due to wet grounds, despite late announcement of play. A large crowd waited as officials decided the field was too wet, with an announcement to be made later on a rescheduled date. Indiana junior golf prospects emerge as 123 players compete in the state junior amateur, with 38 breaking 80 and Joe Nemeth recording a 320 yard drive.
The Cubs defeated the Wiley Brothers 16 to 15 in a free hitting contest at Woodlawn diamond. The Royals toppled the Crystal Icemen 10 to 6 behind pitcher Frosty Cox and solid fielding. Batteries: Cubs White Higgins. Wiley Bros Pierce Rice Smith. Ed Ward teamed with Frosty Cox in the Royals’ win.
Chicago August 23 AP Bruno Betzel of the Louisville Colonels protested a ruling in the third inning of the first game of a doubleheader after the official scorer ruled against a run. Betzel filed his appeal with American Association President Thomas Jefferson Hickey as Louisville lost both games 4 to 3 and 6 to 3. A separate Madison item notes Jake fish flown daily by chartered airplane to local markets, restaurants, and hotels.
From Columbus to Chicago observers project a hard fought season in the Western Conference with Ohio State, Northwestern, Michigan, Purdue, Minnesota and Wisconsin among title contenders. Strong schedules, veteran lines, and coaching shifts shape a race where endurance and depth may decide the champion.
The Big Six conference released 39 games for the 1933 season with 15 in the championship race. Kansas State may add a ninth or tenth, while Kansas Iowa State Missouri and Oklahoma close with nine games. The schedule features matchups at Lawrence Ames Denver Columbia Norman and other sites through December.
At Fort Riley Kansas on August 23 Private Tilford L Shaner light heavyweight of Company M 187th Infantry Lawrence machine gun unit capped the Kansas National Guard encampment wrestling and boxing show by knocking out Russel Smith of Newton in the opening round of the final bout Shaner overwhelmed his infantry rival with powerful blows securing the ring title in a dramatic finale
Beatrice Gottlibh the American miss who beat the Prince of Wales at galt returns to New York from England with souvenirs of her victory. Among them a scare card signed in bold hand Edward P Associated Press Photo.
Sensation of Turf said Bradley supported inter league games while Sam Breadon of the Cardinals argued it could lift attendance. William Benswanger of the Pirates urged serious consideration, preferring it to a split season. Gerald Nugent of the Phillies backed thorough discussion, with Frank Navin of Detroit dissenting, saying attendance declines were not unique to baseball.
Boxers Harold Dobson of the headquarters company and Albert Wyatt of Troop 1 114th Cavalry won by forfeit and knockout respectively amid results from other contests. Wrestlers George Washington and Cléo Williams won decisive decisions while Lee Mitchell and Rey Norris each fell in their bouts, with Clifford Nelson and Ken Brown also claiming victories.
New York Aug 25 AP strong support grew for William L Veecks plan to revive baseball interest with midseason inter league games. Cubs president Veeck received endorsement from Indians chief Alva Bradley and Dodgers head Stephen McKeever, as owners urged radical changes to lift the sport from financial trouble.
Verney the Lawrence country club pro has posted par or better across recent rounds in rain and fair conditions, shooting 35 on nine holes and 36 on another. He plans to enter the Lincoln Open next month to challenge top national players as this home-course form sparks belief he could beat any pro.
The Gerstenberger family hosted a Sunday evening picnic supper at the W. Gerstenberger home. Guests included Miss Elsie Plummer of Kansas City, Mrs. Clarence Crane, Mrs. JD Harris, Mrs. Clara Pearson of Wichita, and many others.
Howard Gerstenberger of Blue Mound and a large party visited, listing Mrs. Carl Altenhernd Homer Herbert C. C. Gerstenberger Vern Rose Car ol H. H. Gersten berger Hilda Helen Lois Louise and W. W. Gerstenberger Doris among attendees. In a separate game against Cleveland Al Simmons of the Chicago White Sox twice threw out runners at second base after lunging for a hard line drive down the left field foul line.
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