Fast Ball Pitchers Lead Off With Wins In Big Show
Bobby Feller pitched the Indians to a 1 0 win over Philadelphia, notching his 14th victory as he fanned 13. Hugh Mulcahy outdueled Pittsburgh with a 6 3 Phillies win, while Vern Olsen guided the Cubs past Boston 82 0 in a high velocity display. All other games were rained out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
Vern Olsen
Boston Bees
Feller
Dick Siebert
Bobby
Ohnny Babich
Cleveland
Detroit Tigers
Blistered finger stops Feller from no hitter
Cleveland pitcher Bob Feller lost a potential no hitter in a game against Rollie Hemsley and the Athletics as a blister on his right fourth finger hindered his throwing. Hemsley noted the blister altered Siebert's fastball choice, and Feller had previously pitched a no hitter on opening day against the White Sox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelpphia
Cleveland
Bobby Feller
Rollie Hemsley
Feller
Iowa Farm
Athics
Bobby
Dick Siebert
Parc Iebert
Hemsley
Bob
Siebert
Chicago
iFeller
White Sox
Galloway Wins City Golf Match to Reach Semi Finals
Defending champion Chi Galloway defeated Ray Nichols 1 up in the second round at Hillview to advance to the city golf championship semi finals. Galloway led 40-37-77 while Nichols posted 41-38. The match was moved ahead as Galloway will be away for several weeks. The winner will face Dick Baskett or Bill Stowits in the next round. Earl Farris meets Bob LaGree in the lower bracket and Don Wetzel faces his father George Wetzel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chi Galloway
Ray Nichols
Auburn
Kan
Hillview
Galloway
Nichols
Dick Baskett
Bill Stowits
Earl Farris
Bob LaGree
Don Wetzel
George Wetzel
Kilmer Dies at Skylake Home Leader in Thoroughbred Breeding
Willis Sharpe Kilmer, prominent breeder of Exterminator Sun Briar and Sun Beau, died of pneumonia last night at his Skylake summer home. He owned the Binghamton Press and manufactured medicinal supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
N. Y
Willis Sharpe Kilmer
Skylake
America
Kilmer
Binghamton Press
Senior Softball Schedule for South Park League Session Two
Schedule lists games from July to August featuring Lions Elks South End Co-Ops Lone Star Oil-O-Matics Auto Service General Service and Elks. Key matchups include Lions vs Elks July 15 and Elks vs General Service Aug 28 with multiple cross fixtures through July 31 and August 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Park
Lions
Elks
South End
Co-Ops
Lone Star
Oil-O-Matics
General Service
Auto Service
South
Oil- O-Matcs
Oi-O-Matics
Pitching Power Shines in All Star Showdown
The all-star game underscores pitching dominance as National League arms overpower American League bats. Sharp outings from Derringer Walters Wyatt French Hubbell highlight a trend toward balanced strength, with era of lively balls waning and strong hurlers dictating outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir CeriGhencer
George Herman Ruth
Paul Derringer
Bucky Walters
Reds
Whitlow Wyatt
Larry. French
Carl
Hubbell
Brooklyn
Twins Share Lead As Taft Wright And Luke Appling Hit High
In a close race in New York on July 13, the American League front runners Taft Wright and Luke Appling share top hitting honors with an .856 team average. Wright led last week with a .360 mark, while Appling sits in second, and Harry Danning of the Giants tops the National League with a .1346 average, holding an 11-point edge over Dixie Walker of the Dodgers. The ten leaders in each league follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Taft Wright
Luke Appling
Wright
Appling
Harry
Danning
Giants
Dixie Walker
Dodgers
Baseball results from yesterday across major leagues
National League Chicago defeated Boston 2 to 0 while Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh 6 to 3. Several games were postponed by rain including New York at St Louis and St Louis at New York. American League matchups with rain delays tied up schedules. Kansas City topped Indianapolis 6 to 1 in the All Night Games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Louisville
Columbus
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Toledo A
Cleveland
Detroit
Boston
Chicago
St. Louis
Washington
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Hens
Wnewe
Wib
Serum Rennonnant Eed
Philadelgiia
New York
Indianapolis
Toledo
Western Association
Fort Smith
Joplin
St. Joseph
Salina
Hutchinson
Topeka
Southern Association
Knoxville
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Little Rock
Nashville
Atlanta
Memphis
Birmingham
Pitchers Shine as Indians and Cubs Triumph
Bobby Feller pitched a brilliant one hitter as the Indians defeated the Athletics 1-0 in a night game. Vern Olsen limited the Bees to five hits in a 2-0 Cubs win. Art Mahan delivered a fifth inning bases loaded single for the Phillies in a 6-3 victory over the Pirates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Feller
Indians
Athletics
Vern Olsen
Cubs
Boston Bees
al - Art Mahan
Phillies
Phils
Pirates
Pittshurzh in line for NB title bout Angott vs Junior eyed
New York reports July 13 notes U weeks wash and a possible NAB lightweight title fight between Sammy Angott and Paul Junior. Buck Newsom defeats a Washington sports writer for his season win. Arturo Godoy exits with his tonsils removed. Patty Bers turns pro for prize money while in Texas league Desl? Dean remains a popular figure but doubts linger about his pitching return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pittshurzh
Sammy Angott
Paul Junior
Buck Newsom
Washington
Arturo Godoy
Patty Bers
Dirsty Dean
Don MNeill Predicts Victory Over Bobby Riggs This Summer
Don MNeill declares confidence in defeating Bobby Riggs this summer and mentions others who can join the challenge. He states the claim will be proven soon and signals a bold challenge to the renowned player.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don’ M’neill
Bobby Riggs
Patty Berg's successor eyed in amateurs in Minnesota
Minnesota reports Patty Berg plans to groom a successor in amateur ranks, naming 16 year old Eileen Quinlan of St. Paul as the sensation of the Women's western tournament. Billy James’ head buzzes over the latest golf buzz. Billy Conn shifts from light Pittsburgh work to training at Grossinger's Ferndale next week for Bob Pastor. Correction notes Bobby Jones junior, 14, has recently taken up golf and posted near par scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Patty Berg
Eileen Quinlan
St. Paul
Billy Jares
Billy Conn
Pittsburgh
Grossinger
Ferndale
Bob Pastor
Bobby Jones
Question Box Reese Beamed Medwick and Caseyee Dodgers
A reader asks why Reese Medwick and Caseyee Dodgers faced beanballs and what they dodge. The item frames the question as a playful sports chatter about plunking in a game context.
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Reese
Medwick
Caseyee Dodgers
Amateur tennis stars push for open tournament rights
A report notes players want USTA action to create an open event. Mentioned are Hume Caplin, the Doxine commission, Lew Jenkins fight plans, and a Philly fan letter about Phils attendance. The piece references Joe Haynes and Thelma Griffith in passing as figures in sports circles.
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Hume Caplin
Doxine | Commission
Dog House
Lew Jenkins
Henry Armstrong
Philly
Fred A. Weiss, Jr
Phils S
Pardner
Joe Haynes
Washington
Thelma Griffith
Farley ownership eyed by Yankees in New York Post riff
The piece humorously imagines the postmaster general buying the New York Yankees and the first man up on opening day drawing a base on balls. It suggests Crosetti would be “franked” and a pitcher would deliver a rural free delivery as a playful jab at the Farley era rumors and the team’s future chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Post
New York Yankees
Farley
Crosetti
Ward and Todd Meet in Western Amateur Semi Final
Bud Ward of Spokane and Harry Todd of Dallas meet in the 36 hole semi final at Minneapolis Golf Club for a place in the 41st Western Amateur Championship. Jim Ferrier and George Victor duel in the other semi, while Ward overcomes a pine tree and a bush to reach this stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Bud Ward
Spokane
Harry Todd
Dallas
Tex
Jim Ferrier
Sydney
Australia
George
Victor
Chicago
Johnny Goodman
Omaha
Ward
Hush
Todd
Bill Kostelecky
Fargo
Earl Larson
Blues End Indians Streak as Wensloff Shuts Them Down
Kansas City rode Charley Wensloff seven hit pitching to a 6 1 victory over Indianapolis as the Blues extended their road streak to eight wins in nine games and built a 6 1/2 game lead in the American Association. Stan Bordagaray extended his hit streak to 13, setting a league mark, while Minneapolis tumbled with two losses to Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Blues
Minneapolis
Millers
Wensloff
Charley Wensloff
Indianapolis
Indians
Stan Bordagaray
Earl Caldwell
John Cooney
Milwaukee
Boston Bees
Topeka Owls Run Up 20-1 Sweep Over Hutchinson
Topeka's Owls routed Hutchinson 20-1 in six innings as Winslow Johnson held tough in his Topeka debut. Bill Rigney hit a four run homer and the Owls powered past Hutchinson while Fort Smith split with Joplin and Muskogee widened its lead with an 18-hit attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Joplin
Topeka Owls
Hutchinson
Eir
Fort Smith
Owls
Arkansans
Muskogee
Springfield
Bill Dewell
Reds
St. Joseph
Salina
R. B. Deal
Saints
Red Skidgel
Jack Calvey
Kansans
Ray Baker
Winslow Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Bill Rigney
Buzz Arlitt
Pirate
Wichita Civics Edge El Dorado in Elimination Duel
The Wichita Civics, defending champions, fell 2 to 1 to the El Dorado Oilers in the opening Kansas semi pro tournament game. The double elimination event puts Wichita at risk after another loss. Augusta beat Newton 4 to 1 in the same round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Wichita Civics
Kansas
el Dorado Oilers
Augusta
Newton
Police Fail in Effort to Locate Child Home in Philly
Four year old Joey Wolf enjoyed the bright red patrol car ride as police drove him around Philadelphia trying to find his home. After hours of pursuit they transferred him to the station where a lieutenant on duty noted the boy liked riding and had claimed you passed my house twice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Joey Wolf
Joey
Conn Outpoints Bettina For Light Heavyweight Title
A year ago Billy Conn defeated Melio Bettina over 15 rounds in New York to secure the light heavyweight crown. The bout showcased Conn’s steady work and Bettina’s determination in a classic title fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Conn
Melio Bettina
New York
Henry Cotton
Denny Shute
U. S
Walton Heath
England
Max Schmeling
Mike
Jacobs
Joe Louis
Polo ‘Grounds
Vacation Time Pushes Journal World Subscription
Reader urged to order a Journal World subscription before summer departure. Message highlights mail delivery during vacation and encourages timely signup to ensure ongoing access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal- World
Baldwin News Notes Foster Family Gatherings and Moves
Baldwin residents share visits and reunions as Baker and Keve families return. Contained items include language about vacations at Dream Haven, guests from Los Angeles and Des Moines, a Farm Bureau meeting, and an upcoming wedding for Buena Vista Morgan and Paul Ulrich.
Birthday luncheon honors Mrs. Greiner in Eudora
In Eudora a group gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Frank Greiner’s home for a 1 o’clock surprise lunch in her honor. After lunch, three bridge tables filled with guests including Mrs. Rose Lothholz and Mrs. Lena Eder. Prizes went to Mrs. Mabel Butts high, Miss Lucy Reigs low, and Mrs. Anna Sommer traveling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schubert
Gardner
Devaux Kohler
Decker
Carol June
Martha Louise
Sara Hausman
Ralph Nuttals
R. C. Nuttals
Bellview
George Meyers
Dodge City
Alice Poch
Topeka
Sarah Hausman
Mary Vitt
Frank Greiner
Mabel Butts
Lucy Reigs
Anna Sommer
Rose Lothholz
Lena Eder
Alice Kohler
Kate Rothberger
Clara Neustifter
Local Noisy Harvest Stop Highlights Area Socials
A long column lists residents and visitors in Lawrence and nearby towns. Family visits, hospital stays, church events, and club meetings fill an active week as neighbors share meals, auctions, and social calls. Notable names include Mrs. Retta Kraus Mrs. Mabel Butts Mrs. Christine Sommer and Dr. C B Johnson among others.
Recollection of a Garden and Floral Roll Call
Tuesday afternoon roll call features the memoir My Recollection of a Garden with a sweet scented paper. Christine C ran and Kate Stanley contribute sowers and leaves. Members prepare a sabouquet as Mr and Mrs C G Kerwitz and children visit with Mr and Mrs Jacob Schellack and Gus Bohnisack relatives Thursday evening.
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Christine
Cran
Ork Bird
Kate
Stanley
Arei
C.’G. Kerwitz
Jacob Schellack
Gus.Bohnisack
Clinton Belvoir Church Notes and Community Events
Sunday attendance at the Presbyterian church was light due to Rev. and Mrs. Montgomery vacationing in Colorado. Edith Anderson led the meeting of the Taxis group, with Celesta Thurber and Augusta Hadl singing. The Missionary Society invited Aceningson Creek to meet Wednesday afternoon, Lola Wier spoke, and three Clinton girls sang. The Lone Star group led devotions, and social time followed. Numerous Clinton residents attended, including Mrs. Fred Demeritt and Lena, Mrs. Kennison, and Edith and Doris. Dorothy Woodward begins nurse's training in September at General Hospital in Kansas City. Several families traveled or hosted gatherings, and 4-H met with Augusta and Jeanette Had. Upcoming piano recital and a Fourth of July gathering in Lawrence are noted. Mrs. Harry Unger and baby daughter will soon move from Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County Medical Society
Lawrence
Robert Eisele
Roberta Louise
Mémorial Hospital
C. B. Johnson
Kansas City
Robert Gabriel
Katherine Brock
Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church
Leona Parker
Elmer Brown
Delta Bohnsack
Geraldine Harris
Deloris Warmker
Charline Edlebrock
Pendine
Bryona Pence
Edwin Ott
I. D. Harris
Walter Parker
Devaux Hohler
Ray Ordon
Sam? Kraus
Retta Kraus
Mabel Butts
Oklahoma
Eudora Flower Club
Christine Cochran
Presbyterian Church
Misa Lola Wier
Isle of Cypress
Lone Star Group
Clinton
Fred Demeritt
Lena
Kennison
Fred Baldwin
Ebon Anderson
Edith
Doris
William Johnson
Wilma Lee
Glenn Cox
Glenice
Joe Clough
Joan
The
Missionary Society
Harry Murphy
Emms Anderson
Effie “Kampschroeder
Joseph Kennison
Chester Baldwin
Ebony Anderson
August Dreyer
Topeka
Anderson
Lena Murphy
Reno
Cletus Lehman
Leslie Demeritt
Laddie
Martha
Mary
Moran
Dorothy Woodward
General Hospital
Homer Beélles
Rose
Everett
Wash
al 'Vialt
Fred Dravis
Harvey Shaw
California
Louise [Baldwin
Lake View
Don Patton
Twin Mound
Howard Petefish
Ruth
Northwayond
Kanwaka
Augusta
Jeanette
Harry Unger
Memorial Hospital
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Bob Feller
Hugh Mulcahy
Bill White
Ike Feller
Mulcahy
Mully
Art Mahan
Merril May
Bragan
Bill Atwood
A Olsen
Bees
Bill Posedel
Vern
Lottie
William Fergu
West
Ran Johnson
Junction City
Beatrice
Marysville
Fairbury
Concordia
Manhattan
Deeats Ray Nichols
Eee Ene
Harry Grayson
NEA
Service
Theankees
Yankee
Honus Wagner
Pet Wright
Finney
Radcliff
McCosky
Travis
Hayes
Philasipstese
An Williams
Greenberg
Mack
Walker
May
Phila
Oneal
Gleeson
Gustine
Pittsb
Herman
Chi
ABC
Nicholson
Moore
Newark
Ross
Lombardi
Cincin
Associated Press
Fort Worth
Sana Rfordis
Shreveport
Tulsa
Beaumont
Houston
Oklahoma City
Miss Quinlan
Neb
Janet Naylor
Martha Smith
Helen Eechalla
Jamestown
Muriel Wicks
Bismark
National League
Terry Moore
St. Louis Cardinals
Bordy
Brewers
Jim Weaver
Joe Dwyer
Baldwin News
Keith. Chaney
Wellaville
Web Fenton
Kalb
Baldwin Lake
Raymond Horrell
Pittsburg
Baldwin
Charles Kalb
Virgil Wood
Dream Haven
Wiliam A. Quayle
North Bald
Alvin F. Baker
Sunny Side Farm
Boulder
Colo
Harold Baker
Warren Alvin
New Rochelle
Leigh Baker
Daughtar
Marjorie Lee
Des Moines
Baker
Drake University
Alvin Ray Baker
James Alvin
Los Angeles
Jean
Hiawatha
Mary E. Hadley
C. A. Balbh
A.P. Miller
South Seventh
Buena Vista Morgan
Paul Ulrich
Myrnice Morgan
East High Street
James S. Chubb
A. E. Burgtorf
Colorado
Aubrey pueRtures
Pueblo
Wiley A. Keve
South Eighth Street
Loren Keve
Keve
First Methodist Church
Keves
Eudora
Fasi US
Firestone
Fritz CO
Clinton-Belvoir
TI Jis
J. R. Williams
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