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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1946

Page

5

Lawrence Wins District Tournament In 13th Inning Thriller

Lawrence Mer chants defeated Ottawa 8 to 7 in a 13 inning district final at Forest Park Franklin County to advance to the state tournament in Wichita. Clarence Douglass tied the game with a two out single in the ninth and Emil Heck Jr drove home the decisive run in the 13th. The locals outhit Ottawa 12 to 10 and will face Macksville on Saturday.

Lawrence Merchants Ottawa Forest Park Franklin County Wichita Macksville Lawrence Clarence Douglass Earl McClure Emil Heck, Jr McClure Lawrence Club Douglas E. McClure R Hf Herk Jamie Harwond Ih. L. McClure Hiedner Flory Williamson B Moore

Joplin Miners Top Western Association Standings

Joplin Miners climb to the league lead after a 6-2 win over Topeka before a 4 000 home crowd and a split doubleheader with Fort Smith. The Leavenworth Braves beat Hutchinson 7-2, while Hutchinson edged Salina 9-8. St Joseph lost to Muskogee 4-3 as trading blows continued in the circuit.

Joplin Miners Western Association Topeka Fort Smith Giants Joplin Leavenworth Braves Hutchinson Cubs Joe Damato Braves Salina Bluejays Jays Salina Bluejays St. Joseph Cardinals Larry Guelfo Jack Lorenz Muskogee Reds Gene Manzer Shortston Bob Falk Falk Musko Topeka Ig Bob Fritz Owls

Baseball Scores From National and American Leagues

National League results include St. Louis beating Pittsburgh 4 to 3 and New York defeating Philadelphia 10 to 2. American League outputs show Boston winning 11 to 9 over an opponent and Washington 4 to 0 over Boston, with Detroit and Chicago also posting wins in varying matchups.

Kansas City Milwaukee Toledo Columbus Indianapolis Louisville Minneapolis St. Paul St. Louis Pittsburgh Boston Brooklyn Cincinnati Chicago New York Philadelphia Washington Detroit Cleveland American Association Pittshurch Andi Association Velard St Lous Roskiyn Louis Ry Chicago Inemnaty Roston

Lawrence Defeats Argentine 15 to 1 at Haskell Diamond

Lawrence American Legion nine defeated Argentine 15 to 1 on the Haskell diamond after a move from Kansas City due to wet grounds. Allen and Deane Morrow combined for seven strikeouts, with a ten-run fifth inning surge highlighted by Murphy Johnson and Bell. The Lawrence club departs Saturday for a two-game road trip to Junction City and Herington with a July 17 game against Topeka Capital post nine at Ripley Park.

Lawrence American Legion Haskell Diamond Kansas City Lawrence Allen Carl Sandefur Deane Morrow Don Welter Murphy Jay Drake Welter Dick Johnson Urphy Bell Johnson Houk Bill Payne Gene Cox Gene Stanwix Sandefur Pine Cox Junction City Herington Top

Feller Wins 15th Game of the Season

The Red Sox beat the Senators twice 11-1 and 9-4 as Boston extends its lead. Feller, named AL starter for the All-Star Game, beats the White Sox 3-2 for his 15th win. Newhouser goes five shutout innings for the Indians in a 3-0 win over the Browns. Joe DiMaggio injures his left leg sliding into second and is out of the All-Star game. The Cardinals’ Pollet allows three hits in a 6-0 nightcap win over Pittsburgh.

Newhouser Norridge Clan Sturs Browns Brownies Spud Chandler Athletics New York Yankees Philadelphia Yanks A’s Joe DiMaggio Altho New York Bill MacPhail Boston Red Sox St. Louis Cardinals Howie Pollet Pittsburgh Pirates Charlie Grimm Pollet Cards Brooklyn Dodgers Boston Braves Hubmen Brooks Johnny Mize Walker Cooper New York Giants Philadelphia Phillies Mixe Cooper Giants Mickey Witek Cincinnati Chicago Cubs Eddie Lukon Johnny Vander Meer Owen Scheetz Kansas City Milwaukee Blues Althe Moss Toledo Columbus Redbirds Jack Griffore Jerry Whitte

Flag Race Hinges On St Paul Minneapolis Showdown

In the American Association lead race, St Paul and Minneapolis each hold 41 wins 33 defeats after a Sunday clash left the Twins ahead of the Saints for tonight’s game in Minneapolis. Indianapolis rests, making the outcome of tonight’s Twin Cities battle decisive for the league lead amid a busy doubleheader weekend.

Associated Press American Association St. Paul Minneapolis Saints Indianapolis Tribe Louisville Twin Cities Indians Colonels H-D

Batting Leaders and Pitching Standouts Across Leagues

A shuffled roster of batting and pitching leaders shows Walker of Brooklyn hitting .368 with 99 runs, Musial of St. Louis leading in several categories, and Mize of New York driving 17 home runs. Pitching notes include British with a 1-.657 era and Higbe of the Dodgers.

Associated Press Walker Brooklyn Hopp Boston Bung Acfial St. Louis Miza New York Mize Kiner Pittsburgh boses—Reiser Haas Cincinnati Bitish Chicago Higbe Dodgers Cand Jue Vernon Washington DiMaggio Rune—Williams Atolen beses—Case Cleveland Stirnweiss Newhouser Detroit Leonard

Browns Player Tom Cadavely Marries Betty Crainger

Pittsburg fans witnessed the wedding of Browns second baseman Tom Cadavely to Miss Betty Crainger of St. Louis at home yesterday after a 4-2 defeat by Chanute. Bartlesville's 10-9 win over the Oilers followed an eight-run barrage. Carthage left three on base at Chanute in a late bid.

Associated Press Pittsburg Browns Tom Cadavely Betty Crainger St. Louis Chanute Bartlesville Carthage

Feller Stars In All Star Game Lead Ahead Of Ruth Echoes

Cleveland ace Bob Feller is hailed as the standout in the All Star pre game chatter at Fenway Park alongside Hal Newhouser and Ted Williams. The American League leads 8 4 in the 13th midseason clash as 33 000 fans expect a late night showdown with Feller aiming to extend his strikeout pace and emulate Carl Hubbell’s 1934 pitching feat.

Bob Feller Cleveland Boston Babe Ruth Hal Newhouser Detroit Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Feller Fenway Park Nationals Steve O'Neill Carl Hubbell Feler New York Yankees Yankee Stadium Hubbell Charley Gehriger Heini Manush Ruth Lou Gehrig Jimmy Foxx AL Simmons Joe Cronin Billy Dickey Carl

Owls Win 6-5 In Tight Contest

Southpaw Bill Rogers limited Miami to two hits as Carthage edged the Blues yesterday 9-1. Bob Phillips delivered a two run double in the ninth to lift Iola Cubs 5-8 at Miami. Henderson drove in three for Bartlesville in a 4-8 win over Iola. Unofficial standings show Carthage at Pittsburgh leading Bartlesville.

Owls Bill Rogers Miami Carthage Blues Iola Cubs Bob Phillips Bartlesville Oilers the Henderson Iola Pittsburo

Sammy Snead Expected for Kansas City Invitational

Sport insiders announce Sammy Snead the British Open champion will headline Kansas City's four day Invitational golf classic at Hillcrest Country Club. A field of 165 includes Hogan Mangrum Keiser and Bulla with 64 advancing to weekend rounds after 18 holes daily over a 6,592 yard par 72 course.

Kansas City R. J Hap Gardner P.G.A Fred Corcoran Sammy Snead New York Snead Lloyd Mangrum Los Angeles Kyron Nelson Toledo Inga Herman Keiser Akron Ben Hogan Hershey George Fazio Johnny Bulla Lawson Little London Harold Jug) McSpaden Sanford Tommy Penna Cincinnati Bob Hamilton Chicago Dick Metz Arkansas City Kan F. J Dutch) Harrison Little Rock Ark Hillcrest Country Club

Augusta Blasts Its Way To State Semi Pro Setback

In Wichita tournament El Dorado Kansas July Augusta defeated La Mont 13-1 to advance to the state semi pro baseball tournament final. Ward pitched a three hit win and Potwin edged Andover 6-5 for third place.

Wichita el Dorado Kan Augusta Lamont Ward Potwin Andover

Macksville Wins 5-3 In District Semi Pro Finals

Macksville, Kansas, July 8. Stalcup fanned 11 Odin batters and walked three as Macksville triumphed 5-3 in the district semi pro baseball tournament final. Isabel shut out Windhurst 18-0 for third place, after Macksville beat Windhurst 4-3 and Odin 15-4 in the semifinals.

Macksville Kan Lp— Stalcup Odin Isabel Windhurst Windherst

Harper Beats Caldwell to Win District Semi Pro Title

Harper edged Caldwell 6-5 in Kansas Sunday to claim the district semi pro baseball title. A seventh inning rally scored three runs, forcing Maurice Belshe from the mound.

Anthony Kan Harper Caldwell Maurice Belshe Kansas City Blues

Glasco Dominates Delphos in District Semi Pro Openers

Glasco defeated Culver 3-1, Tescott beat Beverly 4-0, and Delphos advanced over Glen Elder by default in the first round of the district semi pro baseball tournament in Glasco Kansas on July 8.

Glasco Delphos Kan P— Glasco Culver Tescott Beverly Glen Elder

Kingman Dominates Cheney In District Semi-Pro Final

Kingman wins 15 11 over Cheney Kansas in the district semi pro baseball tournament at Garden Main. St Joe defeats Cheney 10 3 for third place.

Cheney Kan C. M—Kingman Garden Main St. Joe

City League Softball Schedule Noted Tonight

Tonight's City League schedule lists a softball game at 6:30 pm between teams including Sand and La Sopom. Local officials urged teams to arrive early and confirm fields before play.

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