Six Junior Teams Battle in Holiday Tilts at Southpark
Six Twilight league squads joined Fourth of July play on Southpark diamond amid fireworks and heat. Reno led Lone Star in a four-inning opener with five runs in the fourth, while Eagles overwhelmed Odd Fellows with a two-hit barrage and Ralph Houk driven in six. Elks and Rotarians split the morning, with Rotarians edging Elks 4 3 as Boggs and Moon spark both sides. Upcoming games include Rotary vs Midland at 6:15 and Eagles vs Rotary next week in two playoff contests.
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Southpark Diamond
Renards
Lone Star
Eagles
Dee Fellows
Rotary
Elks
Midland
Charles XII era king and military prodigy in early Sweden
The narrative traces Charles XII of Sweden becoming king in 1697 at age 15, surviving conspiracies to crush Denmark at Travendal, defeating Peter the Great at Narva with a vastly outnumbered Swedish army, and later invading Russia before meeting defeat. The piece ends with a note about a cat falling from the Washington Monument scaffolding and a teaser for tomorrow’s topic, The Jonah Fish.
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Charles XII
Sweden
Hich
Russia
Poland
Denmark
Charles
Travendal
Peter the Great
Peter
Narva
Sports Calendar Highlights From Thursday Schedule
South Park hosts Wildcats against Cardinals in the midget league at 5. Rotary meets Midland in junior league play at 5. Cart's plays Coe Drug in softball at 8 at Woodlawn. Journal-World faces Rexalls in Business Men's softball at 6. Intramural high end, rigly 2. Rinkydinks duel Tigers in midget league at 5 on South Park diamond. Jes meets Reno in junior league at 6:15 on South Diamond. Royals face County Garage in Business Bren's softball at 6 on KH.L. Intramural diamond. Woodlawn hosts two games: Bankers vs American tire at 7:30 and Goodrich Tires vs Pontiac. Summary notes include Triple-Brown, Doubles Moon and Houk, strikeouts by Allen and Miller, and RBI by Moon. Umpires listed as Morrison and Oyler.
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Wildcats
Cardinals
South Park
Rotary
Midland
Cart's
Coe Drug
Woodlawn School
Journal-World
Rexalls
Business Men‘s
K. U
Rigly
Rinkydinks
Tigers
Jes
Reno
South Diamond
Royals
County Garage
Business Bren
Kh.l
Bankers
American Tce
Goodrich Tires
Pontiac
Brown
P. Moon
Houk
Allen
Miller
Miler
Elks
Krum
Heusch
Boggs
Ynit
John Morrison
Bob Oyler
Twilight League Stars Highlight Three Holiday Games
Yesterday's top performances came from McKinney a Lone Star player loaned to Reno, Hemphill of Reno, and Ralph Houk of the Eagles. McKinney sparked a Reno rally in the fourth and blocked his mates from tying or winning in the final out of the inning. Hemphill homered in the second for the first score, while Houk hit two long triples driving in six Eagle runs and preserving the lead amid a high scoring contest.
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McKinney
Reno
Hemphill
Ralph Houk
Eagles
Emphill
Houk
Dinks Defeat Cubs 4 0 In Midget League Shutout
Rinkydinks blank Cubs 4 0 on South Park diamond as Junior Black allows one hit and fanned 14. Brown doubled, Spitzer tripled, House and M Black drove in runs. Shaw fanned 12 for Cubs. Tonight Wildcats visit Cardinals. upcoming games noted with schedule scraps.
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Rinkydinks
Cubs
South Park
Junior Black
Rinkydink
Burk
Brown
Spitzer
House
M. Black
Shaw
Black
Wildcats
Cardinals
Tigers
Jayhawks
Coyotes
Rinkya Ainke
McLean
Lloy
Columbus and Hoosiers Tie for League Lead
Columbus and Indianapolis led the league half a game ahead of trailing Minneapolis and Milwaukee after a split doubleheader day. The Red Birds swept Toledo 9 to 2 then lost 6 to 2. Indianapolis beat Louisville 5 to 2 and lost 17 to 6. St Paul hit four homers off Jess Petty and Walter Tauscher in an afternoon game.
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Red Birds
Toledo
Indianapolis
Louisville
Colonels
Hoosiers
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Filwaukee
Kansas City
Topeka Ties Wichita After Holiday Doubleheader
Topeka and Wichita split a Kansas City league doubleheader with Topeka defeating Beloit 7 to 2 and 4 to 5 while Wichita also won 13 to 2 in the other game, keeping pace for the lead as of July 5 in Topeka.
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Topeka
Kan
Wichita
Beloit
Ue Torsalinn
Tilta
Elkire
Kansas City Cardinals edge Merchants in tough 9 inning bout
The Kansas City Cardinals beat the Merchants 4 to 3 as Gib Francis held the visitors to a season high. Lawrence Martins misplayed a fly and base errors aided the comeback. Pugh scored for Lawrence in the first inning and Harris sparked a late threat. Francis struck out 15 in a standout pitching duel. Next Sunday the Cardinals host Spring Hill Athletic Club.
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Kansas City Cardinals
Lea
Kansas
Gtr
Lawrence Wrence
Lawrence
Pugh
Wrence
Bucky” Harris
Harris
Francis
Federals
Spring Hill Athletic Club
Spring Hill
Cardiraia
ABA
PCA
Gmlees
Kemmert
Merchants
F&. Kelagil
Bethat
S Cooper
Californian wins A A A decathlon championship
Cincinnati July 5 AP A poised Pacific coast athlete Robert Clark of the Olympic Club San Francisco won the A A A decathlon title setting pace in five events while surpassing some records but finishing with a total 7955 050. Joe Hall of Tallahassee Fla was second 7488 890 and R Bal dry of San Francisco Olympic Club third 7401 180. Clark won the 100 meter running broad jump and 400 meter dash, and beat Bausch on several events yet trailed the Olympic record overall.
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Robert Clark
Olympic Club
San Francisco
Jim Bausch
Bausch
Clark
Aspens University
Joe Hall
Tallahassee
Fla
R. Baldry
Baseball Leaders of 193? A L and N L Batting and Records
Association era and league leaders listed include Gehringer of the Tigers with 43 runs and 66 RBIs credited to Gehrig and others. Foxx and Johnson of the Athletics lead home runs with 24. Medwick of the Cardinals tops NL in batting at .366 and hits with 108. Ott of the Giants has 22 home runs and 67 RBIs tied with Vaughan and Medwick/ Collins for certain categories. pitchers Gomez and Marberry post notable records. stolen bases leaders include Werber and Foxx among others.
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Associated
Sayrond Senzra
Gehringer
Tigers
Johnson
Athletics
Gehrig
Yankees
St. Cronin
Senatos
Saguadr
Seretore
Generinger
Avenill
Indians
Manush
Senators
Greenberg
Chapman
Foxx
Werber
Red Sox
Fox
Gomez
Marberry
Terry
Giants
Medwick
Cardinals
Vaughan
Pirates
Sur
Collins
Ablez
Urbans
Ott
Klein
Ube
Martin
Bartel
Philibs
Itchers
J. Dean
Frankhouse
Braver
Two More Games In Downtown Loop This Week
The Journal-World and Rexall Drugs league will play at 6 o'clock tonight on the K U intra mural diamond, followed tomorrow by Royal Shoes versus County Garage. Tuesday's Royals were edged 8 to 7 by Ober, with Barker Trevillo and Brazil in Ober’s battery and Simmonds pitching for Royals while Black caught.
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Journal-World
Rexall Drugs
Kk. U
Royal Shoes
County G. Club
Royals
Ober
Clothiers
Barker
Trevillo
Brazil
Simmonds
Black
Baseball scores and standings from early league games
Esterda s rational League results show New York 9-ih over Brooklyn 3-2 and Philadelphia 5-11 over Cincinnati 1-4. Pittsburgh 5-7, Chicago 2-6, St. Louis 6-2, Cleveland 3-2. Detroit 6-5, Philadelphia 10-6, Washington 9-3, New York 5-10, Boston 8-4. American Association games include Kansas City 2-4, Milwaukee 8-11, Minneapolis 2-1, St. Paul 4-9, Indianapolis 2-17, Louisville 5-6, Toledo 3-6, Columbus 9-2.
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American Association
Columbus Percemeinieah
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Louisville
Milwaukeee
St. Paul
Kansas
Toledo Ss
Asi
New York
Chicago
St. Louis Proreenastineee
Pittsburgh
Fusion
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
American League
Detroit
Boston
BSA
Washington
Cleveland
St. Louis
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Loulavilla
Baseball Highlights From Two Games Reported
In two games, Carl Hubbell and Fred Fitzsimmons combined to limit the Braves to 11 hits and one run. Wes Schulmerich belted a seventh inning homer to lift the Reds. Jimmy Deshong and the Yankees contained the Red Sox to four hits in a doubleheader. Jimmy Foxx rested, Bob Johnson helped the Athletics as Dick Coffman threw a two hit game against the White Sox.
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Carl Hubbell
Fred Fitzsimmons
Liva
Braves
Wes Schulmerich
Reds
Red
Pirates
Jimmy Deshong
Yankees
Red Sox
Yanks
Jimmy Foxx
Athletics
Homer
Tle Leammate
Bob Johnson
Dick Coffman
White Sox
Lawrence Country Club to Meet Hill View Next Sunday
Lawrence Country Club golfers will face Hill View players at Hill View next Sunday in the third of four matches. After two games the score reads 97 64 in favor of the Country Club. Pairings will be set at Hill View Sunday morning and all non-listed Country Club members wishing to play should report by 1 o'clock.
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F. S. Davis
W. F. Foster
Kerley
Bullock
Bullock, Jr
Palmateer
Fitzpatrick
Marks
Kendall
Nevin
Bromersick
Decker
Sherer
Bill Jones
Pennock
Price
McCreight
Keene
Jack Miter
Kistler
Barteldes
Community Gatherings and Threshers Assist Otowa Area
Union members Mr and Mrs Frank Bartina Ina Dixie and Harry Segraves from Kansas City with Rachcal Wendorf Mrs Glen Flory and children and Mr and Mrs Ike Thomas spent Sunday at Jacob's Park east of Otawa. Mrs Fred Lutz and Mrs Sam Wrightsman helped Mrs Philo Beck Elsine and June cock for threshers on Monday.
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Frank Bartina
Ina
Dixie
Harry Segraves
Kansas City
Rachcal Wendorf
Glen Flory
Ike Thomas
Jacob’s Park
Otawa
Fred Lutz
Sam Wrightsman
Philo Beck
Elsine
June Cock
Charley Browning
Carl Schwarz
Gage‘park
Topeka
Community Notes From Overbrook Area
Clarence Edgecomb of Overbrook visited Mrs Arthur Flory and Mr Flory. Lloyd Ford spent Saturday evening as a supper guest of several families including the Thomases and Florys. Mrs Amos Flory and Ruth helped Mrs Ezra Churchbaugh and Mary Cook with threshing on Monday.
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Clarence’ Edgecomb
Overbrook
Arthur Flory
Flory
Lloyd Ford
Ike Thomas
Amos Flory
Ruth
Alta Kirby
Banks
Ruth Flory
Ezra Churchbaugh
Mary Cook
Local social notes mix Kansas visits and Lawrence callers
Miss Ruth Quinlan and Alfred Winlan with relatives from Kansas City drove to Chicago for the fair. Numerous Lawrence residents and families from Linwood Topeka and McLouth visit Hughey and Torneden households. Mrs. Stevenson from California visited in Lawrence, while friends gathered at State Lake and other local spots.
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Ruth Quinlan
Alfred Winlan
Tom Goff
Linwood
Hughey
T. B. Davenport
Lawrence
Harold Bingley
Tulsa
Oklo
John Hudgey
Arnold Torneden
Emma Wickey
L. Seele
Alma Reetz
Kruse
Kansas City
A. Brackenbury
Fern Wilson
Fae Torneden
W. E. Brock
Stevenson
California
Dollie Hill
Topexs
Harry Dauberman
State Lake
William Torneden
William
Lizzie Torneden
Elmer Schultz
McLouth
Russell Stewart
Near McLouth
Arch
Excelsior grain thresher works for locals Monday
Ben Gibson threshed grain for Donald Gastrock Monday and for Henry Pohl and Chester Gibson, reflecting a busy day on the farm.
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Ben Gibson
Donald Gastrock
Henry Pohl
Chester Gibson
Threshing and town visits reported in nearby neighborhoods
Tuesday and Wednesday threshing activities are detailed with Truman Shaw and Mr. Gibson, Glen Flora, and families assisting. Several residents travel to Lawrence and Kansas City for medical visits, picnics, and social visits. Notable note is the death of Henry Davison and multiple family groupings visiting relatives and hospitals near Ottawa and Topeka.
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Truman Shaw
Mr. Gibson
Glen Flora
L. A. Flora
Charley Elm
Charline
Etta Montgomery
Roy Beckner
Harris
Edna Thorne
Leo Dyer
Ben Gibson
Mr. Shaw
Walter Pohl
Dudley Gilliland
Buddy Flora
Buddy
Clifford Flora
Anna Johanning
Alvin
Ruth
Lawrence
Henry Davison
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Reno, Eagles
Holcom
Powell
Nick Thome
Reno Atters
Hart
Thome
W. Johnson
K. Johnson
Nail
Rush
Shortail
Altho
Rotarians
Elk
Iown
E. Harwood
Hunt
Rice
Anderson
Dwyer
F McKinney
Rf Powell
Pardee
Cf McGee
B. Powell
Lamarun
McGee
Swecker
Penty
Platemar
Bises
Hempel
Penney
Cb Oyler
Lloyd L. Burgert
Boardman
A. Houk
Odd Fellows
Omr Pappan
Tabler
Tawler
Kraft
Kiched
Ly Pappa
R. Houk
AL Houk
Pappar
Caughros
Combest
Morrison
Plate
Bob Orler
Tepoa Reusch
Alten
Harwood
L Harwood
If Moon
Poa E Gibbons
Ct Houk
Ju G Kephart
Emacs
Harding
Hampton
Janson
Seine
Tom
Biller
Worats
John Hix
Vistula
Turkey
Charlen
Frederikshald
Washington Monument
Columbus and Hoosiers
Columbus
Elapolis
Beloit Club
Pacific Coast
Mali
A. A
Esterda S
The
Associated Press
Gene Glahn
Benfield Jones
Ed Penchard, Jr
J. R. Payne
Glenn Charlton
Roland DeWatteville
van Bruner
C. C. Stewart
J. Frank Jones
R. C. Miller
Rex Kendall
Orville Stone
H. T. Jones
Glenn
Louis
Villa Eden
Excelsior
Knut Hamsun
United Fruit Line
Zacapa
Hal Forrest
Mia
Doug
Equer House
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