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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1936

Page

6

Will Be Good Golfer Who Wins Title

Johnny Fischer of Cincinnati posted the best 36 hole score in the national amateur qualifying, 137 at Brookline, with a 67 in the morning round. The field of 160 qualifiers from 1,000 entries included Frank Strafaci and Harry Givan, as sectional rounds across New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Tulsa produced strong performances.

Johnny Fischer Cincinnati New York Lawson Little Philadelphia Chicago Fischer Boston Brookline Frank Strafaci America Harry Givan Seattle Givan Albert Sentry) Campell Strafaci Reynolds Smith Dallas George Voigt Goodman Johnny Goodman Omaha Walter Emery Oklahoma City Jay Cole Tulsa Charlie Yates Atlanta Ed White Austin Tex Francis Ouimet George Dunlap California Kansas City Paul Leslie, Jr Jefferson City Grable Duvall St. Louis Tom Draper Mound City

Baird Paint Girls Rout Tonganoxie in Softball Thriller

The Baird Paint Shop girls, af Toneka, routed Tonganoxie 39 to 12 in a Southpark softball game that lasted seven innings. In the fourth inning 19 Baird batters came to the plate and scored 12 runs, with nine runs crossing in the third.

Baird Paint Shop Girls Af Toneka Tonganoxie Girls Southpark Baird

Settle Grid Rules in Chicago Tonight Debate

College All Stars coach Bernie Bierman and Detroit Lions leader George Patsy Clark meet in Chicago to debate rules for next Tuesday night game at Soldier Field. Bierman pushes college rules on ball dead when any body part but hands or feet touches ground and goal posts ten yards back. Clark seeks professional rules with posts on goal line and ball carrier allowed to continue after going down. Pro kicking specialists Earl Clark and Glenn Presnell may back goal posts on the goal line. Pro rules were used in 1934 and 1935 tests. last year Bears won 5 to 0 after Manders' kick.

Chicago Bernie Bierman Minnesota College All Stars George Patsy Clark Detroit Lions Soldier Field Bierman Clark Earl Dutch) Clark Glenn Presnell Ine All Stars Chicago Bears Jack Manders Bears

Sports calendar for local leagues at South Park shows mixed junior and senior games

Wednesday schedule lists Cardinals at Panthers in midget league at 4 45 pm, Odd Fellows against Sheriffs, Co Ops vs Eagles in senior softball at 7 pm, Tilks vs Grocers at 8 50 pm. other games include Canoces vs NYA at Woodlawn, Thursday Cubs at Rinkydinks 4 45 pm, Airdland vs Lawrence Sanitary junior league 6 pm, Baldwin fins against Lawrencea girls 10 pm, City Employes vs FW at 4 30 pm, Lawrence colored vs Topeka colored at Woodlawn 7 30 pm, Smith Shells vs Ottawa 32 pm at Woodlawn. Friday Wildcats vs Coyotes midget league, Sheriffs vs Co Ops doubleheader at 4 20 pm, Pleasant Grove vs Eagles senior softball at 3 73 rd pm, Lone Star vs Odd Fellows senior softball 8 20 pm. Saturday City vs Vinland senior softball 2 30 pm at South Park.

Cardinals Panthers South Park Odd Fellows Sheriffs Eagles Tilks Grocers Canoces NYA Woodlawn School Thursda Cubs Rinkydinks Airdland Lawrence Sanitary Baldw Fins Lawrencea City Employes Lawrence Topeka Smith Shells Ottawa Wildcats Coyotes Co-Ops Pleasant Grove Lone Star Va Odd Vinland Girls Oakland Girls of Wee School Saturda City Vinland

Woman and Man Earn Titles at Grand American Trap Shoot

Vandalia Aug 26. Mrs Lela Hall set a national record by breaking 196 of 200 from 16 yards in the women’s class, while Joe Hiestand repeated his 195 of 200 to win the men’s crown after a shoot-off. Hale C. Jones finished second. Walter Beaver and C C Plummer also in contention. The day’s events also note feed color effects on hens yolk color and vitamin A content.

Vandalia CPI Lela Hall Joe Hiestand Hall Strasburg Marie Kautzy Grant Fort Dodge

Giants in pennant chase loom over world series talk

Roundup notes Giants hope to win the National League pennant with Sambo Leslie possibly starting the chase while Bill Terry contemplates bench duty. Dodgers and speaking points on players, managers, and upcoming events fill a busy sports column with multiple clubs and names.

New York Giants Sambo Leslie Bill Terry Momise Bill Sam

Paul Dean Quits Amid Shoulder Woes for Cardinals

Paul Dean, brother of Dizzy Dean, quits with a lingering shoulder injury after a stint with the St. Louis Cardinals. Officials place him on voluntary retirement for the rest of the season with full salary. Once famed for a no hit shutout of Brooklyn, his comeback failed against the Pirates as he made his last major league start.

St. Louis Paul Jerome Herman Dizzy” Dean Cardinals Dean Dallas Cardinal Columbus Dizzy Brooklyn Dodgers Diz Dodgers Pirates

Pleasant Grove Defeats Post Office in Softball Thriller

Pleasant Grove toppled the Post Office 20 to 7 in Senior softball at Southpark. Pitcher Williams allowed two hits while striking out, and Pleasant Grove homered by Williams W Landis Johnson Broers Daniels. Post Office scored in the third on errors as Grove exploded with four runs first, five second, four third, seven in the fourth.

Pleasant Grove Post Office Southpark Williams W. Landis Johnson Broers Daniels Ione Post Office

Olathe Softballers Defeated as Shells Rise in Impoundment

Grain deliveries at Indianapolis during the week ending August 8 reached new peaks, the highest since 1929, marking a notable advance in Western trade figures while Olathe softball teams posted a defeat in regional play.

Olathe Softballers Indianapolis

NO KIDDING GIANTS PLAN TO RUN AWAY WITH PENNANT

Bill Terry's Giants, holding a 91 percent game lead, are tabbed by bettors as 7 to 10 favorites to win the pennant after a 7 to 10 odds shift. They opened a series win over the Reds, their 13th straight, while the Cards faltered in a double bill against the Bees. Injuries plagued Frisch, Martin, and Terry Moore, and Paul Dean exited to rest up on the farm. In the American League, the Yankees beat St. Louis Brown pitching 13-1 as Gomez notched his first win since July 4 and DiMaggio hit his 23rd homer.

Cornelius Johnson Walter Marty David Albritton Ohio State Johnson Graham Bill Terry Giants Tom Yawkey Joe Cronin Associated Press Cardinals Jack Doyle Gas House Gang Boston Bees Cubs Reds Cincinnati Reds Frankie Frisch Frisch Pepper Martin Bill Daffy Terry Moore Paul Dean Dean Yankees St. Louis Brown Lefty Gomez Joe DiMaggio Cleveland Indians Senators Buck Newsom Yankee Schoolboy Rowe Red Sox Tigers Athletics White Sox Casey Stengel Daffy Dodgers Max Butcher Pirates Phillies

Homer in Fifth Defeats Wildcats by 6 5 Score

Homer in the fifth inning powered the Rinkydinks to a 6 to 5 victory over the Wildcats. House hit a decisive homer to end the game as Broeker earned the win with ten strikeouts, supported by teammates Broecker Treeeee and House by homers.

Homer Wildcats House Rinkydinks A & To Southwark Altho Rinkys Broeker

Yesterday's Results From Baseball Leagues

AP recap of National League games with St Louis 34 4 over Ofnelmuath and itroakion. Pinaburgh 1. Philadelphia at Chicago. American League scores include New York 19 over St Louis 1. Detroit 6 over Roxtey. Washington 5, Cleveland 2. Philadelphia 13, Chicago 11. American Association Milwaukee 6, Kansas City ?, Louisville 4, Indianapolis, Minneapolis 5 5, St Paul 2. Toledo at Columbus rained out.

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Antler Boys Suffer Defeat to Elks in 13 8 Clash

Midland Junior League team led 6 0 after the first inning but faded as Elks rallied with five hits in the second, then four runs in the third to pull ahead. Johnson and Jameson homered for the Elks, Ned Quinlan yielded the early hits, Johnny Krum fanned nine with four walks as Antler boys scored final run in the fourth.

Elks Southpark Altho Midland Crew Hansen Midland Johnson Jameson Elk Ned Quinlan McClure Antler Boys Parker Brune Johnny Krum

Hauser's Bat Clicks in 5 2 Minneapolis Win

Hauser slugged a homer and a double driving in two as Minneapolis defeated St. Paul 5 to 2. Fette allowed 15 hits while Henry held Saint to seven. Milwaukee beat Kansas City 6 to 5 with two Todd Gullic homers and late rallies, expanding its lead over St. Paul. Louisville, Columbus, and Toledo rainouts left standings unsettled.

Chicago Hauser American Association War Club Minneapolis St. Paul Lou Fette Miller Fette Jim Henry Saints Milwaukee Kansas City Blues Brewers Todd Gullic Lin Storti Chet Laabs Schulte Madjeski Indianapolis Louisville Columbus Toleto

Plan Tennis Tourney in Lawrence by NYA Director

Ernest Vanek, Douglas county NYA director, plans a city tennis tournament for men and women in singles and doubles. Trophies furnished by the city for first place in each division. University and high school courts and Central Park courts to be used. Residents of Lawrence may enter. new balls supplied for finals, entrants provide balls for preliminaries. Entries to NYA office by noon August 29, 209 West Eighth Street. Telephone Vanek at 688 to enter.

Ernest Vanek Douglas County NYA Vanek Central Park Lawrence Vane West Eighth Street

Wimbledon doubles champions from a year ago report

A year ago Wilmer Altishoh and John Van Ryn retained the C. &. men's doubles tennis title by defeating Gene Mako and Don Budge, 6-4, 3-6, 2-6, 6-1. Three years ago Helen Villamog ly defaulted to Helen Jacobs in the match.

Wilmer Altisoh John van Ryn Gene Mako Don Budge Helen Villa Mogly Helen Jacobs

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