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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1940

Page

6

Sale Of Yankees Stirs Rumor as Sale Languishes

New York July 6 The sale of the Yankees remains in rumor stage with no progress. Byron Clark Jr says no development has occurred while the Ruppert estate says no buyers have spoken to them. The team nears the top again as Dickey’s eye returns and critics note renewed Yankee form and scrutiny from rivals.

New York Yankees James A. Farley Byron Clark Jr Jacob ‘Ruppert Iurthermore Bill Dickey Yanks

Wright Tops AL Batting As Week Ends

New York reports Matt Wright of the Chicago White Sox leads the American League with a .3601 average, edging out Rip Ratliff of the Browns. Lou Finney of Boston holds third at .351 as Harry Danning drives the Giants toward the NL title.

New York Matt Wright Chicago White Sox Rip Ratliff Browns Lou Finney Bos Harry Danning Merrill May Philes Dodgers

Sports Calendar for South Park Week

Monday Co-Ops versus Lions at South Park. Tuesday Hiks versus General Service at South Park. Wednesday Auto Service versus Oil-O-Matics at South Park. Thursday End versus Lone Stax at South Park.

Lions South Park Hiks General Service Npv Lone Stax

Leaders on Road in American Association Title Chase

Minneapolis and Kansas City duel for first as a 12 game eastern road swing looms. Milwaukee slipped to third after Columbus beat Toledo, with Louisville and St Paul close behind. Indianapolis opens the key stretch against Minneapolis while Columbus faces Milwaukee.

City J Minneapolis Kansas City America Association Millers Indianapolis Blues Columbus Red Birds Toledo Milwaukee Louisville St. Paul Colonels Saints Indians

Wimbledon Historic Wins Highlight American Tennis Legacy

A year ago Alice Marble swept Kay Staimmers 6 2 6 0 to give Americans a clean Wimbledon triumph. Marble teamed with Sarah Palfrey Fabyan to win women's doubles and with Bobby Riggs to win mixed doubles. Three years ago Harold Vander spilt’s Ranger prepared to defend America’s Cup. Five years ago Helen Wills Moody completed a remarkable comeback beating Helen Jacobs 6 3 3 6 7 5 for her seventh Wimbledon crown.

Associated Press Alice Marble Kay Staimmers Wimbledon Sarah Palfrey Fabyan Bobby Riggs Harold Vanderspilt Ranger T. O. M. Sopwith Helen Wills Moody Helen Jacobs

Glenn Cunningham trip yields hotel bustle at border checks

Glenn Cunningham of Omaha, on a two week convention trip, faced frequent hotel whispers and crowded service at a hotel with no advance reservation. At the Canadian border, officials waved him through, saying no further ID was needed as everyone knows him.

Glenn Omaha Neb Glenn Cunningham Omaha

Wichita Civics Set To Open 10th Kansas Semi Pro Tourney

Wichita Civics defending champions lead a seed list for the opening night of the Kansas semi pro baseball tournament in Richey Kan. The Civics face El Dorado while Newton meets Augusta as the two week event begins with a ceremony honoring Abilene, first champion in 1931.

Wichita Civics Kansas Civics el Dorado Newton Augusta Abilene Kansas City Rudy Patricks Topeka. Recreations Wichita Stearmans Wichita Solomons Coffeyville Colored Boosters Emvoria A. F L. Russell Miami Eagle-Picker Chanute Police Topeka Berrytons Leoti Colwich Sharon Andale Lenexa Alva Okla Medi King Lodge

Jayhawk tennis crowns set in Topeka tournament

In the Jayhawk tournament both men and women crown new champions. Mary Janet McDonald, last year’s winner, falls in the women’s semi with Maxine Richardson of Oklahoma City and Richardson advances to face Marjorie Yetman of Tulsa for the title. Men’s singles semi finals feature Jack Jossi versus Wallace Smith and Bill Croaby versus Counts. McDonald and Louise Dyer reach the women’s doubles final with a 7 5 6 3 win.

Topeka Gemere Jayhawk Mary Janet ‘McDonald Maxine Richardson Oklahoma City Miss Richardson Marjorie Yetman Tulsa Bob Curtis Houston Jack Jossi Oakland Calif Wallace Smith Muskogee Okla Bill Croaby Counts McDonald James Louise Dyer Springfield Marcrogan Virginia Harass Kansas City

Week's Wash Features Baseball Buzz and Political Stump

New York reports list of July 4 golf losses worth $20,000 in the metro area with caddies earning at least $40,000. Leo Durocher to christen a new Brooklyn cruiser while Johnny Gee enters Syracuse U summer school. Notes cover Detroit, Brooklyn fans, Ernie Lombardi booing, and Texas high school athletics policy maker R. J. Kidd guiding 50,000 athletes.

New York Bill Jurges John Kimbrough Texas Jerry Toast Flatbush Brooklyn Johnny Gee Syracuse Dodgers Ebbets Field Jock Sutherland Columbia Terry Judge Landis Edwin G-Man R. J. Kidd U. of Texas Interscholastic League

McKechnie Could Stack NL All Star Lineup With Batting Champs

Manager Bill McKechnie can unleash power by placing four batting champions in sequence. Arky Vaughan, 1935 leader, Joe Medwick, 1937 king, Ernie Lombardi, 1938 pace-setter, and Johnny Mize, 194? title-holder, would form an all star quartet for the National League.

Bill McKechnie N. L Arky Vaughan Joe Medwick King Ernie Lombardi Johnny Mize

One Minute Interview Buck Newsom Quote

Buck Newsom says he rejects copying others and intends to go his own way. He states I am not like the others and plan to act differently as he pursues his goals.

Buck Newsom Eller

Co-Ops Edge Elks in Senior Softball Thriller

The Co-Ops scored five runs in the first inning and five in the fifth to top the Elks 10 to 5 at Southpark last night.

Elks Southpark

Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues

National League results include Cincinnati 6 over Pittsburgh 4 and New York 15 over Philadelphia. Chicago defeated St. Louis 11 to 5 while Brooklyn won 6 to 1 and Boston edged Philadelphia 2 to 4. American League Boston 9 Washington 4. Chicago 10 St. Louis 6. New York 8 Philadelphia 6. Association games show Columbus 6 Toledo 4 and Louisville 5 Farbank pols 3. Western Association results feature Muskogee 10 Fort Smith 3 and Topeka 5 St Joseph 0. Southern Association scores include Atlanta 12 Nashville 2 and Chattanooga 6 Knoxville 1. New Orleans 6 Little Rock 3. Memphis 12 Birmingham 2. Texas League Fort Worth 10 Dallas 3. Oklahoma City 9 Tulsa 5.

American ‘Association Minneapolis Kansas City Columbus Milwaukee ATO Louisville One St. Pau Dees Eee Anne Indianapolis Ie Worsen Anneal National League Oledo Brooklyn Cincinnati Eesereieetes New York Chicago Ess Capatei Teeeeeees St. Louis Weeewennapeeeneenrs Bees Beepeenas Philadelphia Ange American “League Pet Clevet Thonsen Ebcaneesnow Detroit Boston Cincinnati Pittsburgh Philadelphia Washington Toledo Fadbank Pols Salina Hutchinson Muskogee Fort Smith Topeka St. Joseph Joplin Springfield Atlanta Nashville Chattanooga Knoxville New Orleans Little Rock Memphis Birmingham Fort Worth Dallas Oklahoma City Tulsa Wton Toni Ie Es An i

Dodger Win Seals Teeard Victory Over Bees

Pee Wee Reese drove in the decisive runs with a 20th inning single to give the Dodgers a 4 2 win over the Boston Bees. Glen Russell hit a bases loaded homer for the Cubs in an 11 5 win over the Cardinals. Morris Arnovich delivered a ninth inning RBI single to spark the Reds past the Pirates 5 4. Melton and the Giants exploded for 15 2 over the Phillies as Bagby guided the Red Sox to a 9 4 win over Washington. Appleton’s relief helped the White Sox beat the Browns 10 8. Johnny Babich scattered seven hits to beat the Yankees 6 3.

Pee Wee Reese Dodgers Dodger Boston Bees Glen Russell Cubs Cardinals Morris Arnovich Reds Pirates Cif Melton Giants Phils Jim Bagby Red Sox Washington Jimmy Foxx Ted Williams Ash Bete Appleton White Sox Sox Browns Johnny Babich Athletics Yanks Chicago Cubs St. Louis Augie’ Galan Billy Nicholson Johnny Mize Cliff Melton Yankees Bob Johnson Frank Hayes

Nearly 1 000 Enroll in Leavenworth Training Camp

About 1,000 men have enrolled in the citizen's military training camp at Fort Leavenworth. The regular camp counts 820 enrollees from Missouri Kansas and Arkansas while 168 men attend the special business and professional lessons.

Leavenworth Kan Fort Leavenworth Missouri Kansas Arkansas Limens Coursa

Dodgers outlast Bees in 20 innings for sixth straight win

In a five hour marathon the Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Boston Bees 6-2 after 20 innings as Newell Kimball earned the win while Joe Sullivan took the loss. The game featured 37 players and 12 and 14 hits for the teams, with heavy pressure leading to a dramatic late surge. The Reds holdings up against the Pirates and other league results followed including Cubs, Giants, Athletics, and Red Sox wins.

Brooklyn Durochers Boston Bees Polo Grounds Boston Dodgers Newell Kimball Joe Sullivan Bees Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Morrie Arnovich Frank McCormick

Miners sweep series as Joplin edges Springfield 11 10

Joplin Miners win 11 10 over Springfield to complete a three game western association sweep. Jack Zerblis earned the win. Brown Messerly and others pitched for Springfield. Earl Dethager and Blix Donnelly took the loss for the Cards as Verbeck delivered a pinch hit RBI in the ninth. Muskogee widened its lead with a 10 3 victory over Fort Smith while St. Joseph fell 5 0 to Topeka. Sid King homer and Clint Raper two run shot boosted Muskogee. Salina beat Hutchinson 5 2. Series openers set for Muskogee Salina Topeka Hutchinson and Joplin at Fort Smith.

Joplin Miners Springfield Jack Zerblis Brown Messerly Areble Casalik George Verbeck Earl Dethager Blix Donnelly Muskogee Fort Smith St. Joseph Toneka Sid King Clint Raper Pirates Forinaftel Salina Topeka Hutchinson Fort Emith

War talk costs Wichita roofer in peace disturbance case

George D. Lantis 67 year old roofer was fined 25 dollars and costs after a street corner war discussion. Andrew Konis testified Lantis degraded England and France and shouted Heil Hitler. Judge Hurley ruled it a peace disturbance regardless of Hitler mention. A second complaint by Charles L. Kagey was continued at Lantis insistence.

Wichita George D. Lantis Andrew Konis Lantis England France John Hurley Hurley Hitler Charles L. Kagey Finland Harding Coolidge Kagey

Lone Star Sunday School Attendance and Community Notes

Sunday attendance reached sixty four as Mrs. W. H. Ulrich led opening exercises. Many local residents attended a sermon by Rev. L. H. Griffith and a brief evening service. A missionary talk from Ceylon was postponed. Families, visitors, church groups, and farmers gathered for gatherings, quilting, and harvest work amid frequent mentions of Lone Star and Washington Creek.

W. H. Ulrich Vera Arlene Rova Theda Flory Olive Flory Martha Lindel Arletta Downing Alleen Delbert Anderson Melvin’ Fishurn Ll. H. Griffith Homer Flory Lone Star Missionary Society Washington Creek Aesionary Society Ceylon Ladies Aid Society Anderson Lillie Ikenberry W. E. Johnson Aileen Martyn Ann Claude Delbert al- Wing Frank Flory Ima Frais Austin Flory A. Ward Leonard ‘Deny Bry Freddie Belleview Iva Curtis H. Ulrich Charlie Ulrich Tonganoxlle Fred Scott Joan Beryl J. R. Johnson Scott Robert Seamans No. 6 Fred Watters Topeka Watters Ralph Weybright Lonetar Lydia Tidrow Emporia John Robert Johnson Lila Childs Billy Charlie Weybright Charles Washington Creek Carl Nieder L. M. Flory Tawrence Murray Bond Marjorie Ann W. EB. Johnson John Lederer Lawrence Gloria Kay Lederer Mr. Johnson Dorothy Bachelor Charles. Kelly Harve Flory M. D. Flory June Alvis Allison A. R. Weybright Marilyn Ann Alvin Claude Anderson E. W. Johnson Ray Harrell Clinton Ralph’ Weybright Aubrey Fishburn Vera Flory Mary Mowder Charles Mowder Neal Barks Pearl Brohammer Wil Bachelor Overbrook Strong Jolly Stitchers Club Lanty Brubaker Everett Turner Globe Mildred Weybright W. W. Weybright Terry Craf North Lawrence William Johnson and Edward and Nolan

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