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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1933
Page
10
Midland pitchers Schaake and Champion lead a 2 0 win over Scottish Rites while Odd Fellows overpower Elks 19 hits in a 1 1 doubleheader opener. Champion and Richardson spark Midland bats. Tobler triples for Elks as Rush strands runners.
Six boy's baseball teams from the western section compete in Topeka for the American Legion national tournament berth and a spot in New Orleans. Ada Oklahoma vs Farwa North Dakota and Louisville Colorado vs Stockton California open first round play at 2 pm. Chicago and Woodburn Oregon have first round byes and meet in the Friday semi final. the Saturday 2:30 pm final winner advances to the eastern sectional champion and the New Orleans pennant series.
John Hix column mentions Georges Breakston, Hollywood child radio performer who won best child radio performer at the 1931 Radio World’s Fair with nine programs in nine hours. Also notes a Philippine slapping game contest and tobacco use myths about elephants. Ends with a teaser tomorrow: The Largest Grapevine.
In the sports calendar a busy day features Panthers versus Car Wildcats facing Tigers at 1:30, midcet league games at 2, a girls baseball game at 3, and Lone Star clashing with Clinton. Also listed are Midland versus Vinland junior league action and Reno Cubs meeting Elks with Lone Star facing Rotary at 6.
A crowd of 3000 watched fast Topeka team James Snooks defeat the Lawrence All-Stars 16 to 10 at Woodlawn. Snooks exploded in the fourth inning with three scores on walks errors and clean hits. Pitcher McClain added homers off Morrison and Higgins in the seventh before shifting to a slower pace. Glenn Simmonds hurled the last four for the All Stars as Topeka pulled away. The All Stars plan a return game in Topeka soon as 20 players saw action. Tonight Owls meet Crystal Ice followed by Varsity Velvets vs Cubs.
Four members of the touring American track team arrived home in New York with Kansas miler Glenn Cunningham disappointed at not competing in a 4:07.6 mile. Cunningham, who has a 4:09.5 best, said he might never run that fast again. Teammates included Ralph Metcalfe and George Spitz, with John Anderson among others remaining abroad for Milan and Turin events.
Glenn Cunningham, the Kansas miler, arrived in New York en route to Lawrence where he is expected next Monday. The touring American track team member returns from Europe with four others already back, while four more athletes stay for two additional meets. Cunningham, who lives at 1140 Kentucky Street with Mr. and Mrs. Swinehart, plans to visit his home after arrival.
Wally Berger hit two homers accounting for all Boston runs in a 10 2 win over St Louis. Tommy Bridges held Senators to seven hits, drove in a run and scored after a triple as Detroit beat Washington. Lamb Jones and Ed Durham contributed for White Sox in a double victory over the Red Sox and Clint Brown limited the Yankees in a 2 1 Indians win. Ted James resigns from Kearney State Teachers College to take Pueblo Motorways post on Sept 1. Robert Cope of Mount Union signs for a tryout with Harrisburg in the Boston Braves system.
In Elkhart and Atchison plans for the 1933 season unfold as Larry Mullins and Jim Harris arrive to organize open dates and inspect equipment. St Benedict’s schedules include Haskell at Lawrence September 22, Bethany at Atchison September 29, Ottawa October 13, Warrensburg November 2, Rockhurst October 11, Maryville November 13, Tarkio October 30, and other regional games as the Raven squad trains.
Chicago August 24 AP two famed coaches marshal east and west all stars for Soldier Field showdown. West led by Howard Jones of Southern California features seven former Trojans in Jones system. East led by Dick Hanley of Northwestern centers around Harry Newman of Michigan with Warner system. Spectators exceed 35000.
The New York Giants NFL team announced the signing of Reb Russell, former Northwestern backfield star from Coffeyville Kansas, in a April 24 AP report. The move marks Russell joining professional football after college standout play.
The Eudora Flower Club met Tuesday at St Paul Evangelical Church with Mrs George Schubert presenting on Gladiolus. The group noted the high school flower bed and iris planting on the cemetery north terrace, thanked Mrs Frank E Jones of Lawrence and Miss Christine Cochran for bulb gifts, and hosted Mr and Mrs Henry Blechel and children of Gotf and Mr and Mrs Frank Greiner as guests.
Activities around a Kaw Valley Farm Bureau picnic at the Van Roy Miller home in Law and numerous local visits. Attendees include Mrs. C L Fuller in Iowa, Miss Mary Corcoran of Lawrence visiting Miss Eva Mertz, and many Kansas City, Excelsior Springs, and Norman residents. Various trips to Chicago for fairs, weddings, and shopping for a car noted along with school reopenings and community gatherings.
Mr and Mrs Frank Bleh e appear at dinner with friends while Lawrence guests, Miss Boyda Lacy and Miss Dorothy Alexander of Everest visit Miss Lucille Walker. Doris Everley recovers after appendicitis. Several families from Kansas City Lawrence and Chapman spend time with relatives, attend a Chicago trip, and host picnics and evenings at local homes.
Mrs. John Schellack of Bartlesville Oklahoma hosted a Sunday family dinner. Also present were Mrs. Grace Musick and Mr. and Mrs. Gus Bohnsack with their son Alvin.
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