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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1940
Page
8
Buddy Rosar and Red Roll hit homers as the Yankees opened a 2 inning lead and DiMaggio extended his hitting streak to 13 games. Detroit outlasted Boston 10 8 in 11 innings with Pinky Higgins delivering a two run single in the 11th.
AP tally shows McCosky Detroit and Williams Boston atop AL batting with .857 and 69 runs. Greenberg Detroit leads RBIs with 19. Foxx Boston hits 20 homers. Newsom Detroit 13 1. May include mixed typos across AL NL batting averages and key players.
A weathered sports roundup blends boxing takes on Armstrong Jenkins Baer and Galento with Yankee Stadium talk. It notes Wilbur Wood in New York Sun, questions about Dodgers pennant plans, and a glimpse at college hoops and minor league talents including John Leonardo and five consecutive shutouts by a Virginia intercity pitcher.
The Brown Bombers defeated the Lone Elm Saints of DeSoto at Lincoln Park last night 8 to 7. Batters for the Bombers were Spotser Cooper and King, while Neis and Huddleson starred for DeSoto.
In consolation action of the city golf tourney yesterday, Joe Davis defeated Skip Williams 4 and 3 in the championship flight. Bob Bullock won 2 up over Bob Street in another consolation match.
Fred Fitzsimmons joins the 200 club along with Lefty Grove Ted Lyons Carl Hubbell and Charley Ruffing. The group emphasizes relentless practice and refined technique. Grove and Lyons studied others to perfect control while Fitzsimmons developed a distinctive windup and strong fielding.
At the Kansas tournament midway point 22 of 87 teams remain for $2,500 top prize. Defending champs Wichita Civics have one loss, while Wichita Solomons lead with an 8 0 win over El Dorado Oilers. undefeated teams include Emporia Humphreys Topeka Berrytons Topeka Recreations Chanute El Dorado Stephens and Wichita Stearmans. Augusta eliminated Alva Collegians 8 7.
Lawrence high school football star George Goehring plans to join Bethany College in Lindsborg this fall with teammate Dave Rothchild also likely enrolling. The column notes other sports news, coaching moves, and local lake opening progress as vacation travels begin.
Four Lawrence softball squads will play in the district tournament sponsored by the state association in Wellsville. Opening Monday night features Lawrence Paper Mill vs Osawatomie Blues at 8 and Haskell vs LeLoup at 9. Tuesday night features Ottawa Foundry vs Lawrence winner and Blues vs Murty’s Ottawa in the nightcap. Scores from prior games include 11 to 5 for the Oberers over the Paper Mill and 13 to 123 for Blues over Haskell in the consolation.
AP notes a year ago Giants injured fall to Pirates 10 3 with Jonony McCarthy in relief. Three years past Davis Cup doubles Budge Mako toppled Germany 4 6 8 6 7 5 6 4. Five years ago Tigers narrow gap by beating Red Sox as Yankees drop to Browns.
A Fort Collins report lists Colorado State college football players and their varied summer jobs. Names include Robert Anderson weighing 200 pounds at a Fort Collins garage and Walter Bergman 180 pounds as a wing back at a Port Collins filling station, among many others with campus, highway, farm, and other employment.
Auto Service won 24 to 19 over General Service in a South Park softball game as 30 hits were recorded and 15 runners reached base on walks. Tonight at South Park Lawrence Merchants meet the Lions in a double header and an Ottawa team. Tomorrow Paper Mill of the North Lawrence league faces the Irish Rascals.
Vita Tamulis pitched six innings of scoreless one hit ball to win for Dodgera against the Cubs. Budily Rosar hit a grand slam and Romé also contributed for the Yankees in their win over the Indians. Pinky Higgins drove in two runs with a bases loaded single in the 11th for the Tigers in a 10-8 victory over the Red Sox. Buddy Myers laid down a squeeze bunt in the eighth to tie Washington with the White Sox for the eventual win.
A fragmented listing shows scores and place names including Marysville Fort Scott Iola and Fairbury with numbers indicating positions or results. The overall meaning is unclear due to damaged OCR but suggests a regional results table or competition standings.
Topeka Owls visit Muskogee Reds as the Western Association leaders clash. Owls seek to close a half game gap behind St Joseph while Frank Mancuso and Joe Malman star for their teams in a night of key series battles across the circuit.
Skipper Williams, a young shooter, defeats Topekan John DeLong to claim the Dick Williams handicap trophy at the gun club. DeLong had two prior wins and forced a shootoff that DeLong won. L. K. Zimmer's team notches a second victory over Frances McCreight’s crew.
More than 40 names have signed for the C. C. Carl seventh annual wolf drive at Lawrence Country Club Monday. Club chatter hints this will be the largest crowd yet. Mystery surrounds the starting tee and finishing green with prizes and surprises planned. reservations with Mrs Pontius needed before 9:30 Monday morning.
Results include Brooklyn 7 Chicago 4, New York 6 Pittsburgh 1, New York 9 Cleveland 6, woe 10 Boston 8, Eleven tn 10 St Louis 8, Washington 5 Chicago 4. Minor leagues Minneapolis 15 St Paul 3 Muskogee 2 St Joseph Ll Joplin 6 Hutchinson 2 Topeka 6 Fort Smith 8 Springfield 3 Salina 2 Southern Birmingham 5 4 Knoxville 0 2 Memphis 2 Chattanooga 0 Nashville 4 New Orleans 8 Atlanta at Little Rock rain Beaumont 5 Shreveport 2 Oklahoma City 5 1 Tulsa 1 San Antonio 2 Houston 0 Dallas 10 Fort Worth 7 State Semi-Pro Wichita Civics 13 Zenda 8 Wichita Solomons El Dorado Oilers 0.
Mackey Mr and Mrs Frank Corbett of Holton move to Gardner farm. Mrs Andy Mitschela returns improved after operation. Miss Kate Jewett visits Gardner home weekend. Families call at Paxton Prairie Center and Dixie Hamilton DeSoto. Cawley trips to Valley Falls. Paul aiding harvest. Katherine Burton of Boston visits Raymond Gardner. Mohler guests trip to state lake. Constance North hosts group for Kaw river picnic. William Metcalf reported ill. Hummelgaard visit Leavenworth. Millerett hosts at Roy Allison home. Laughlins return to Lawrence after grandparents stay. Wolf family dine with Maurice Sulter and Mrs Hogge. Doris Kyle visits Bereter home. Two birthdays at Hemphill home Meridith Smith and Joe Hemphill. Guests include Meridith Smith Kansas City and Nannie Charlton Lawrence. Ray Nunemaker Salina visits Ozarks brother H C Nunemaker.
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