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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1938

Page

8

Inside Baseball Shines As Nationals Beat American League

National League stars showcase tight defense and sharp fielding in a 4 to 1 charity game win over the American League. Johnny Vander Meer and Bill Lee hold the AL to two hits through three innings, while Joe Medwick makes a spectacular ninth inning catch to preserve the NL lead.

Terry Bill Terry Nationals Johnny Vander Meer Cincinnati Bill Lee Chicago Cubs Bill Dickey Mace Brown Pirates

Amherst Class of 1895 links Coolidge and Morrow in life

The Amherst College class of 1895 voted Calvin Coolidge as likely to succeed but Dwight W. Morrow, who picked Coolidge, rose to high office. Morrow served as ambassador to Mexico under Coolidge, helped oil rights issues, and later entered the U.S. Senate. Coolidge became president after Hardings death, guiding economic growth and debt reduction before leaving office in 1933.

Calvin Coolidge Amherst College Massachusetts Dwight W. Morrow Amherst Morrow Calvin Coolidge United States Mexico United States Senate New Ton Charles Lindbergh Meawhile Coolidge White White House Northampton Mass Spaites Warren G. Hard Goolidge Plymouth Anne Mor

Gilbert Is Winner Again At Delaware Park

Johnny Gilbert from Pittsburg Kansas looks nearly certain to win the jockey championship and the $500 watch at Delaware Park after adding four mounts on Tuesday and three more wins on Wednesday. His tally reaches 32 wins along with 18 seconds and 15 thirds while Eddie Arcaro trails with 17 wins. Gilbert won the first race on Do Play and then Captured Hyp ocrite in the feature, finishing with Pirate Lass in the eighth.

New York Johnny Gilbert Delaware Park Pittsburg Kan Eddie Arcaro Gilbert Ral Parr Pirate Lass

All Star win marks fourth interleague tilt in five years

A year ago the American League All Stars toppled the National League 8 3 in Wash on to win their fourth interleague victory in five seasons.

All-Star Game Domination Noted With Lopsided Scores

Baseball night results show Nationals 4 Americans 1 at the All-Star Game. Minor leagues feature Toledo 4 Kansas City 3, Columbus 6 Milwaukee 2, Indianapolis 3 St Paul 1, Minneapolis 10 Louisville 1. All games listed as night contests.

Toledo Kansas City Columbus Milwaukee Indianapolis St. Paul Minneapolis Louisville

Local Sports Schedule For Thursday And Friday

Thursday events include Junior league matches Rinky Dinksos Pan thers and South Park at 6. Senior softball Auto Service versus Eagles at 8. Girls league Tonganoxieva versus Berkeley's at 9. North Lawrence Green Brothers versus Paper Mill at Woodlawn Park 8. Lincoln Park Mohawks versus CCC 787 at 3. Friday showcases Yankees versus Tigers at South Park 6. Senior softball Gas Company versus Co-Ops at 8. South End versus Odd Fellows at 9. Girls league Bartz versus Union Cab at Woodlawn Park 7 30.

Rinky Dinksos Panthers South Park Auto Service Eagles Tonganoxieva Bireley's North Lawrence Green Brothers Paper Mill Woodlawn Park Lincoln Park Mohawks CCC Yankees Tigers Gas Company Co-Ops South End Odd Fellows Bartz Union Cab

Journal-World joins fifth annual all American football poll

The Journal-World will participate with 100 plus newspapers in an all American football poll to select 11 players for a squad to meet the Washington Redskins in Chicago on August 31. Voting runs July 10 through August 7.

Journal-World U.S Washington Redskins Chicago Clarence Douglass Lewis Ward George Stapleton Soldier’s Field Chicago Tribune

Gehringer Still Best All Star Game Batsman

Charley Gehringer of the Detroit Tigers remains the top all star hitter in history after going 1 for 3 in his sixth All Star appearance. He posted a .500 average from ten hits in twenty at bats. The National League shifted after the game as Ducky Medwick slipped to .389 and Bill Terry rose to .400 across three seasons.

New York Charley Gehringer Detroit Tiger Ducky Medwi Cardinals Bill Terry Detroit Tribe Giants Terry Chicago Cubs Pittsurgh Pirates Brooklyn Pirates Te Bucs Joe Cronin Boston Red Sox Lefty Grove Jim Bagby Mickey Cochrane Detroit Tigers Mickey

Tape tally shows long stretch on Michigan State athletes

Trainer Jack Heppinstall estimates the athletic tape used on Michigan State athletes in one year would stretch to just over 12 miles if laid end to end. He notes that prevention beats cure and the heavy application of tape helps prevent injuries.

Lansing Mich Jack Heppinstall Michigan State Heppinstall

Indians Strut as First-Place Team Hosts All-Star Game

Indianapolis fans packed the show as Ray Schalk’s Indians moved two and a half games ahead after a 3 to 1 win over the St Paul Saints. Vance Page earned his 13th victory on six hits. Nate Andrews was rocked late in a 6 to 2 Columbus win over Milwaukee. Toledo edged Kansas City 4 to 3 behind Fred Johnson.

Indianapolis Indiaapolis Indians Ray Schalk St. Paul Saints Vance Page Columbus Nate Andrews Red Birds Milwaukee Brewers Toledo Kansas City Blues Fred Johnson Mn Apolis Louisville

All Star Notes Reflect Cincinnati Showdown and Vander Meer

Johnny Vander Meer pitched three innings to a big cheer after a lively All-Star event in Cincinnati on July 7. Joe DiMaggio praised his arm while Ernie Lombardi noted the tense moments as Mace Brown faced Rudy York with the bases loaded. Covington’s John Simmons, 19, slept in line overnight to witness the spectacle.

Cincinnati Johnny Vander Meer Joe DiMaggio Johnny Ernie Lombardi Ernie Mace Brown J Rudy York Detroit John Simmons Covington

Hall Wins Match at Lawrence Gun Club Trap Championship

Lela Hall of Strasbourg Missouri won the 50 third handicap trap event at the Lawrence gun club with 49 of 75 targets. Carl Rutter of Lawrence second with 46, Dr Art S Anderson of Lawrence and Mike Beard of Kansas City tied for third with 45. Anderson and Hall also tied on 22 of 25 in the 25 third handicap at 24 yards. Bowman of Topeka won the other 25 third handicap from 24 yards with 21. Davison of Kansas City pro nearly perfect at 16 yards with one miss. Anderson shot 72 of 75 at 16 yards. In practice from 16 yards Hall dropped one of 25. American Legion Post announces no further ties to the gun club after selling interests to Lawrence sportsmen.

Lela Hall Strasbourg Lawrence Hall The American Legion Post Joe Davigan K. C T4 Anderson H. P. Jones Ben Babb J Leasure H. H. Stephens Topeka W. C. Bowman Conrad McGrew Seneeenges J.B. Pritchard Mike Beard W. Stephens Co. G. Schulz Harry Nevin Lela Hall Carl Rutter R. Skinner H. T. Jones Davis H L. Chambers

Sports Roundup From Eddie Briezet Patinaed With Prose

Sports Roundup reports on boxing promoters, boxing stars, and major league baseballs vibe with note of J Ed Wray 65th party Tony Galento garbage no pots plays Wally Berger Reds interest and college coaches Kissell Tarleton Ohio findlay Duke Tennessee football rivalries Neilson Arizona 165 yards and Olympic hopefuls Joe Scott Western Reserve pole vault hurdles and more factual mentions but no decisive outcomes.

New York Broadway McKee Far West Joe Louis Max Baer California St. Louis J. Ed Wray Post-Dispatch Alan Gould Cincinnati Neilson U. of Arizona Oregon Southern Methodist Marquette Santa Clara Joe Scott Western Reserve University

Dauber Sold for 40000 as Lawrin Injured at Hollywood

Dauber, the ailing Preakness winner, reportedly sold for 40000 to Foxcatcher Farm owner E E Fogelson of Texas. Lawrin, Kentucky Derby champion, also injured, may miss upcoming Hollywood races as trainer Ben Jones blames overwatering while track official Frank Kelley defends watering practices. Woolf, Lawrin's owner, calls the injury one of those things.

Inglewood Cal Dauber Lawrin Hollywood Park E. E. Fogelson Texas William C. du Pont Foxcatcher Farm Fogelson Santa Anita Ben Jones Jones Frank Kelley Herbert M. Woolf

Projects Approved for WPA Work in Kansas

Six projects totaling about 475000 will hire Kansas WPA labor within 30 days. Sponsored by U S Army Forest Service and Soil Conservation Service these include Fort Riley NCO quarters and academic building Fort Leavenworth reserve reservoir officers mess theater shelter belt planting and soil conservation work in 19 counties with several million in funding from federal agencies. Clarence Nevins announced Washington approval received by the state director.

Topeka Kan Kansas WPA Clarence Nevins WFA Washington U. S. Army The Forest Service Soil Conservation Service Fort Riley Fort Leavenworth

Highway Reflectors Tested in State for Safety Lighting

Topeka July 7 Three test lines of highway reflectors will be installed within days by the state highway department to study a potential safety lighting development. Posts three feet high will carry reflectors spaced 100 feet on straight sections and 50 feet on curves forming an apparent continuous line of light. Experimental spots include Reedy road near Kansas City four-lane highway, 27th street north of Wichita, and the four-lane segment between Wichita and Newton. Michigan has begun similar experiments.

Topeka State Highway Department Evan Griffith Reedy Road Kansas City 27Th Street Wichita Newton Michigan Griffith

Ziesenis Family Visits Eudora This Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ziesenis and their family arrived Sunday and planned to stay through the weekend, sharing time with local relatives and friends in Eudora.

Fred Ziesenis

Kans a s Golf Champ and Social Notes Lead Week in Eudora

A lengthy social column details visits and gatherings around Eudora Kansas withcounts of dinners picnics and travels. Families from Lawrence Gardner Topeka DeSoto and Kansas City attended events at homes state lakes and lawrence venues.

Bill Terry's Troupe and Murderers' Row Are Definitely Teams to Beat

New York July 7 report calls Bill Terry's Troupe and Murderers' Row the teams to beat as the Yankees and Indians battle for the pennant. The story notes a strong Yankee offense and pitching depth, with Detroit and Chicago also in the mix and Boston, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland contenders vying for position.

Bill Terry Murderers’ Row New York Giants Yankees Bill ‘Terry Murderer Rowe Oscar Vitt Cleveland Indians Mr. Witt Cleveland

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