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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1940

Page

8

Packers Dominate All Stars In Soldier Field Exhibition

Don Hutson leads a dazzling Green Bay aerial assault as the Packers defeat the All Stars 45 to 28 before a record 84,567 at Soldier Field. Hutson quarterbacks and catches dominate with 315 yards passing. Amby Schindler, Nile Kinnick, and Carl Mulleneaux score as Chicago charities receive proceeds from the benefit game.

Stars ‘Bay Esceeeeese Ann Sa Endeesseneengnereatanees Wate Geeceeneeties Chicago Green Bay Packers Fleet Don Hutson All-Stars Soldier Field Packers Collegians Amby Schindler Southern California Nile Kinnick Towa All Stars Cecil Isbell Purdue Hutson Isbell Carl Mulleneaux Kenny Washington U.C. L.A Arnold Herber Green Bay Andy Uram Chicago Tribune

Obers and Merchants Clash on Friday Sports Card

Friday’s schedule lists Obers versus Lawrence Merchants and MU takes on Frits Company. Details on venue not provided. A wood-paving matchup may also appear on the card.

Obers

Deadlock in Shaughnessy Playoffs Duel Between Two Leaders

After 15 innings, Kansas City and Columbus battled 12 more in a scoreless tie. Charley Stanceu pitched two-hits through the stretch while Murry Dickson fanned five for the Red Birds. Kansas City leads the standings as Minneapolis advances with a 14 to 10 win over Indianapolis.

American Association Kansas City Columbus Charley Stanceu The Blues Murry Dickson Red Birds Stancey Dickson Minneapolis Indianapolis Millers Indians St. Paul Louisville Milwaukee Toledo

St. Joseph Saints End Hutchinson Win Streak In 4 3 Victory

St Joseph Saints defeat Hutchinson Pirates 4 3 to snap a six game winning streak and tie for third in the Western Association with Fort Smith idle at Springfield due to wet grounds. Joplin Toere take two from Muskogee Reds 7 2 and 2 1 in a doubleheader. Topeka beats Salina 14 4. Owls tally 15 hits. Series finishes tonight with Fort Smith and Springfield scheduled for a doubleheader.

St. Joseph St. Joseph Saints Hutchinson Pirates Fort Smith Springfield Joplinatoere Muskogee Reds Topeka Salina Millers Owls

Yesterday's Results Across Major Leagues and Minor Circuits

Summary of yesterday's baseball results across American Association National League Western and Southern leagues. Key outcomes include Kansas City 0 Columbus 0 in 12 innings, Minneapolis 14 Indianapolis 2, various second games called by agreement, and multiple league scores such as Boston 3 Chicago 1 St Louis 5 New York 6 Pittsburgh 4 Philadelphia 0 Cincinnati 9 Brooklyn 3. Also listed are Texas League and Southern Association results with weather and postponements noted.

Kansas City Minneapolis Columbus Louisville St. Paul Indianapolis Toledons Milwaukee Wees Washington Philadelphia Yesees Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Uis Ne York Pittsburgh Ace American Association Toledo Boston Chicago St. Louis New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland Western Association Fort Smith Springfield Wet Grounds Joplin Muskogee St. Joseph Hutchinson Topeka Salina Southern Association New ‘Orleans Chattanooga Little Rock Knoxville Nash Memphis San Antonio Beaumont Fort T Worth Oklahom City Dallas Shreveport Houston Kowslt Walker Frey Mize F. McCormick Cincinpad Hite Herman Hack Ross Slaughter Cincinnati Reds Harry Lavaretto Brooklyn Dodgers Reds Dodgers Paul Derringer Champs Johnny Vander Meer St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants Fiddler Bill McGee Pittsburgh Pirates Winnihe Phillies Sailor Bill Posedel Chicago Cubs Boston Bees

Baseball Leaders and Pitching Records Across Leagues

A garbled season summary lists batting leaders Radcliff Williams Greenberg and Rizauen with high averages and RBIs. It cites pitchers Fitzsimmons Sewell Newsom and Rowe with win totals, along with stolen bases leaders Case and Franklin and various team affiliations.

Leagu Radcliff Lola Williams Boston Rune— Williams Meo- Cosky Detroit Grenberg Ath DiMio New York Mer St Louis Greenberg Cleveland les—McCoaky Finheeton An Eller New Maggio Eee Ae de Rae Lo Fyankingon Washington Ching — Newsom Rowe

Tigers and Dodgers duel as Rowe blanks foes

Baseball briefs recount pitching and hitting sparks across multiple games. Schoolboy Rowe and Newsom lead Detroit with strong early work, while Greenberg drives runs and Crosetti executes a clutch squeeze bunt.

Sports Roundup Highlights Key Pros and College Notes

Pro spending leader Walter Hagen tops the list with $127 in checks over four nights at Her Aber Jimmy Demaret close behind. Notre Dame freshman Joe Berry earns an appointment to Anacro and Elmer Layden plans a meeting soon. Duke fans bet big on Duke over Tennessee as Carolina chatter hints at coaching shifts. Casey Stengel quips and a wave of college notes close the page.

New York Walter Hagen Heraber Jimmy Demaret Jersey Tehran Comish Jack Kearney Fifthc Ventures Joe Berry Notre Dame Anacro Elmer Layden Navy Beach Duk Tennessee Duke

Bill Terry Day Proposed by New York Editor

Jimmy Powers, sports editor of the New York News, urges a Bill Terry Day at the Hols Grounds and asks if there is a second to the motion. The item reflects a city sports acknowledgment request and the procedural question.

Jimmy Powers The New York News Bill Terry the Hols, Grounds

Sarazen Defeats Picard to Reach PGA Championship Round

Golf veteran Gene Sarazen stormed into the 1940 PGA Championship semifinals at Hershey after a brilliant 36-hole match against defending champion Henry Picard. Sarazen, with a late birdie streak, won 2 and 1 in the three-round duel that spotlighted his enduring form while Picard eagled to the end but fell short.

Hershey Gene Sarazen Sarazen P.G.A Henry Picard Haig Byron Nelson Dick Metz Eddie Kirk Art Clark Ben Hogan al Brosch Ralph Guldahl Jim Foulis Sammy Snead Jimmy Hines Paul Bunyan Ed Dudley Hagen Harold Jus) McSpaden Picard

Semi-Pro Baseball Tourney Moves To Quarter Finals

The national semipro baseball tournament narrows to five teams from three states and heads into quarter finals in Wichita. Oklahoma champion plays Texas at 6 p m CST while Duncan Oklahoma defending champs meet Sanford North Carolina at 10 p m. Houston has four wins in the double elimination event. Losers are out of the $5 000 prize. Duncan defeated Natrona Pennsylvania 11 1 as Mt Pleasant Texas eliminated Chicago 6 5 to reach semi finals.

Wichita Kan Okla Spartan Texas Houston Veterans of Duncan Sanford N. C Natrona Mt. Pleasant Tex Chicago

Blue's Buckets Play Tonight at Lincoln Park

The McKinley athletics team faces Blue's Bucket in a softball game at Lincoln Park tonight at unknown time. Local fans expected an energetic matchup with both sides showcasing early season form.

Blue McKinley Toveka Will Lincoln Park

Gwinn Henry Predicts Big Six Tilt With Surprises Ahead

Coach Gwinn Henry favors Missouri to win the Big Six with Nebraska a close secondHe doubts Kansas State and Iowa State will be easy outs while Kansas projects a lone nonconference win and a upset bid He also notes Michael Getto family news and local coaching moves in Kansas and Missouri.

Altho Gwinn Henry Missouri Gwinn Nebraska Oklahoma K. U Kansas State Melvin Seelye Henry State Hank Wilder Cyclones Kansas Jayhawkers Gridiron Drake Villanova George Washington Colorado State Bill Schutte Topeka Denver Col Kansas State Ia Gerald Tucker Tucker Cliff Sickles Wildcats Sam Francis Nebraska Reat Brooklyn Dodgers Indiana Bo” McMillin Hoosiers Linco

Yankees Rally to Stay Hot in Tight Race

The Yankees ride a strong run, winning 10 of 11, including a 13th inning rally over the Browns. Joe DiMaggio belted his 28th homer to tie the game, while Hank Greenberg hit in both ends of a doubleheader for the Tigers. Reds and Dodgers see key moves as Vander Meer recalled and Derringer wins in rain.

Schoolboy Rowe Buck Newsom Greenberg Tigers Rowe Senatora Newsom Ul. Derringer Reda Dodgers Bill. McGee Cardinals Giants Babe Dahlgren Joe Diktaggio Frank Crosett Yankees Dahlgreen Browns DiMaggio Crosetti Debs Garms Bob Elliott Pirates Bath Pittsburgh Phillies Bill Posedel Bees Cubs New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Detroit Chicago White Sox St. Louis Browns Joe DiMaggio Charley Horse Elden Auker Yanks Indians Washington Senators Hank Greenberg Boston Red Sox Johnny Rigney Joe Cronin Reds

Zimmer Captures Dick Williams Sliding Handicap Trophy

Dr Louis K Zimmer scored 47 of 50 targets to win the Dick Williams sliding handicap trophy at the Lawrence gun club last night. He also posted two 25 straights, one in the handicap and one in a 16 yard race. Dr A S Anderson won the 50 third 16 yard added target event in a shootoff with 25 straight. Dr J S Perry took the doubles race with 20 of 24. Skipper Williams hit 23 of 25 to win the 25 target 25 yard contest.

Louis K. Zimmer Dick Williams Lawrence Zimmer A. S. Anderson Dr. J. S. Perry Skipper Williams

Giants beat college all stars 9 0 on field goals

New York Giants defeated the college all stars in Chicago by 9 to 0 with field goals by Ken Strong and Ward Cuff. The report notes era context and references the score and scorers amid a roundup of past and nearby boxing and baseball results.

Tod New York Giants Chicago Ken Strong Ward Cuff Joe Louis Jommy Farr Yankee Stadium Louis Vernon Kennedy White Sox Cleveland Indians

Kansas father son golf tournament elects officers

In Topeka at the annual dinner last night Ross Schounover was elected president and Dr J L Latimore won a fifth term as secretary. The next year’s tournament was awarded to Topeka.

Kansas Ross Schounover Topeka J. L. Latimore Toneka

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