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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1940

Page

6

Tigers Rally Past Yankees in Twinbill Sweep

Detroit powers to a 4-3 ninth inning win and a 3-2 nightcap victory as 68 590 fans at Yankee Stadium witness rowdy scenes. Pete Fox homers, Joe DiMaggio sits with back pain, and Cleveland tops Boston 3-2 and 20. Reds sweep Giants. Pirates crush Bees. Cubs and Phillies split. White Sox take two from Athletics.

Detroit Tigers Tigers New York Yankees Red Sox Boston Yankees Etroit Yankee Stadium Joe Rue Tom Henrich Pete Fox Bruce Campbell Joe DiMaggio Cleveland Indians New Fork Bob Feller Joe Cro Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Bees Batardiay Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Phillies Hugh Mulcahy Chicago Hank Leiber Chicago White Sox Philadelphia “Athletics St. Louis Browns Washington Senators George McQuinn Joe Grace Dutch Leonard Senators

Batting and pitching leaders flash across two leagues

The data lists leading AL hitters such as Greenberg Foxx McCosky and Johnson with runs batted in and home runs plus Detroit Boston and Philadelphia names. It also shows NL leaders Danning Mize Hack and Nicholson with batting averages doubles triples and home runs, plus stolen bases and pitching tallies for Newsom Rowe and Fitzsimmons in brief league summaries.

Radcliff Foxx Boston Trosart Cleveline and Johnson Philadelphia Case Washington Walker Newsom Detroit Rowe Danning New York Fred Cincinnati Hack Chicago Fletcher Pittsburgh Mize St.Louis Nicholson Herman Whitehead New ‘York Mec-Cormick Ross

Have New Leader Ollie Vanek Boosts Nine-Game Win Streak

Ollie Vanek arrived in Springfield a week ago to salvage a struggling ball club. The Cardinals now boast a nine game winning streak with three weekend wins over Hutchinson. Results include 4 1 over Hutchinson, 2 1 and 3 2 in doubleheaders. Joplin introduced rookie pitcher Fred Whalen and swept Salina 11 7. Fort Smith beat St Joseph 3 2 behind a triple play and Wayne Kistler’s first shutout. Muskogee and Topeka split after rainouts. Joplin visits Hutchinson for a single game tonight.

Springfield Ollie Vanek Cardinals Hutchinson Vanckmen Joplin Fred Whalen Norfolk Salina Millers Walne Fort Smith St. Joseph Wayne Kistler Muskogee Topeka Reds

Kansas Semi-Pro Scores And Postponements Across Cities

Saturday results show Chanute defeating Topeka Recreation 8 to 6 while Colwich and Kansas City Police games ended with 0 for Police and Kansas City eliminated. Other matches include Topeka Berrytons 1 El Dorado Stevens 3 and Wichita Stearman 7 Wichita Salo mon 0 with several teams eliminated.

Kansas Colwich Kansas City Police Kansas City Topeka Berrytons el Dorado Stevens Eagle Pickers Topeka Recreation Topeka Wichita Stearman Wichita Salomon Rudy Patricks Russell Russel Chanute Con Dorado Wichita Ecanone City Police

Hulteen reaches final in city golf tourney

George Hulteen defeats George Klem one up to reach the finals of flight A. Bud Coy beat Bob Stoland one up and Bill Nichols defeated Paul Dobbs three and two to reach the semi finals. Bill Winey won the flight A consolation by three and two over Robert Hess. Semi finals set: Chi Galloway vs Dick Baskett. Bob LaGree vs Don Wetzel. Charles Lang vs Edward Stout. J S McMillin to meet winner in semi final with Carl Swartz in the other bracket.

George Hulteen George Klem Bud Coy Bill Nichols A. Coy Bob Stoland Nichols Paul Dobbs Bill Winey Robert Hess Chi Galloway Dick Baskett Bob LaGree Don Wetzel Charles Lang Edward Stout J. S. McMillin Co. C. Carl Pete Swartz

Jiles Barker Wins Ottawa Country Club Invitational

Jiles Barker of Valley Falls won the Ottawa Country Club Invitational yesterday finishing 5 under par with a 139. Victoria Ottawa Links Tourney participants included Robert Van Noy who earned a best in flight sweater along with Chick Pontius Jack Misseldine Bill Barker John King Paul Barnhill Lloyd Durr and Earl Farris. Baldwin entrants William McFaren and John Kohane also competed.

Jiles Barker Valley Falls Lawrence Country Club Ottawa Robert van Noy Chick Pontius Jack Misseldine Bill Barker John King Paul Barnhill Lloyd Durr Earl Farris William McFaren John Kohane Baldwin

Dust and Doubt in Baseball and Football Gossip

A collage of baseball and football notes from New York dated July 22 covers fan incidents, player form, and managerial chatter. Highlights include Amps Rue hailed or fumbled, Yankees canceling exhibition games, and players like Parker and Potts featured in quick snaps.

New York Joe Rue Yankees Toledo Baltimore Buffalo Harry Craft Reds Joe Moore Giants Vito Tamulis

Hogan Leads Money Winners After Chicago Open

Texan Ben Hogan tops the year's money list after tying for second in the Chicago Open with Johnny Revolta. Dick Metz won the $1,500 first prize with 278 total strokes. Hogan moves to $8,788, edging out Jim Demaret who has $8,477, as players head to St Paul for the Keller Open July 26-28.

Chicago P—Little Ben Hogan White Plaina N. Y Harry Vardon Hogan Pries Johnny Revolta Dick Metz Oak Park Ill Tom O’ Shanter Country Club Revolta Jim” Demaret St. Paul

Doubleheader Triumphs Split By Top Hurlers and Sluggers

Paul Derringer and Jim Turner each pitched two hit games as the Reds swept Giants. Joe Gallagher and Enos Slaughter powered the Dodgers and Cardinals with key homers across both games. Feller and Dobson starred for the Indians in a twin bill against the Red Sox.

Cincinnati Reds New York Giants Paul Derringer Babe Young Dodgers Rand St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals, E Dodgers Ed Fitsinmons Raven Jhe Medwick Joy Me Clyde J Enos Luke Hamlin Jim Turner Reds Giants Joe Gallagher Enos Slaughter Cardinals Bob Feller Joe Dobson Indians Red Sox Bruce Campbell Pete Fox Tigers Finch Hugh Mulcahy Phillies Han Leiber Cubs Mulcahy Leiber Chicago Joe Grace Browns Sam West Senators Race Elie Fletcher Frank Gustine Pirates Mike Tresh Bob Kennedy White Sox Athletics Fsted

Blues Hold Lead in Doubleheader Split Against Toledo

Kansas City Blues stay atop the American League standings with a 6 2 win and a 6 3 loss to Toledo in a Sunday twin bill. St Paul swept Indianapolis 9 8 and 10 1 as Ray Schalk debuts as Brewers manager. Milwaukee edged Chicago 11 4 while also losing the second game 6 3. Louisville split with Minneapolis 10 2 and 3 2, evening the set.

Blues Minneapolis Phil Rizzuto Jack Saltzgaver Toledo St. Paul Bill St. Paul Saints Indianapolis Indians Ray Schalk Milwaukee Brewers Columbus Harry Brecheen Birds Milwaukee Louisville

Baer Faces Doubts as Boxing Comeback Hopes Fade

The column argues Max Baer, once a boxing force, struggles to revive his career against Joe Louis. It notes Baer’s past bravado and flaws, citing his age, prior losses, and public image. Detroit or Chicago are suggested as venues, with Louis and Baer in competition for September plans.

Maxie Adelbert Baer Tony ‘Galento Galento Mike Jacobs OV Cla’sman Clout Max Baer Joe Ouis Jacobs Louis Baer Chicago King Levinsky Detroit New York John Barrymore Jack Benny Tommy Loughran Jim Braddock Bacr Joe Louis

Yesterday's Results From Baseball Standings by Association

Summary of multiple league results across National and American leagues with scores. Includes Cincinnati New York Brooklyn St Louis Pittsburgh Boston Philadelphia Chicago Detroit New York Cleveland Boston and others. Western and Southern Association games listed with various scores.

Kansas City Minneapolis Columbus Louisville St. Paul Toledo Milwauke Indianapolis Cincinnati Brooklyn New York Chicago Aeneenees St.Louis Pittsburgh Boston Philadelphia Detroit Renee Cleveland Boston Wean Near York Wooseneh Washington

Bonura Bought by Cubs to Bolster Slumping Infield

Chicago announces the outright purchase of Zeke Bonura from the Washington Senators for 10000 dollars. Bonura joins a Cubs infield short on defense due to injuries to Glenn Russell and Phil Cavarretta with Hank Leiber stepping in at first base. Bonura is expected to report tonight and play tomorrow as the team seeks a quick fix.

Chicago Zeke Bonura Washington Senators Chicago Cubs Bonura Cub Glenn Rip) Russell Phil Cavarretta Russell Cavarretta Hank Leiber Washington Clark Griffith Senators Boston

Week end sport briefs recap from mid-Atlantic to California

World tennis queen Baltimore Alice Marble wins Maryland state and mid-Atlantic titles over Pauline Betz. Bobby Riggs and Welby Van Horn win doubles. Don McNeill takes men’s singles. Chicago golf champ Dick Metz wins with 278 total. Revolta and Hogan contend. Kovats claims eastern clay court crown. San Francisco Virgin Wolfenden defeats Dorothy Bundy for the women’s title. Sirocco wins Arlington classic by seven lengths. He Did edges in Fleetwings handicap after a DQ. Big Flash upsets in Hollywood perky. Here Goes placed.

Baltimore Alice Marble Queen Maryland Pauline Betz Los Angeles Bobby Riggs Welby van Horn Don McNeill Oklahoma City Chicago Dick Metz Oak Park Johnny Revolta Ben Hogan Parker Frank Kovats Oakland Virgin Wolfenden San Francisco Dorothy Bundy Charles T. Fisher Sirocco Gallahadian Bimelech

Farmer Sends Record Requests From Iowa

Grant Ege music store manager in Kansas City received a letter and money order from an Iowa farmer requesting phonograph records of God Bless America and Let the Rest of the World Go By. The note expresses the writer’s sentiments.

Kansas City Grant Ege Iowa America

Haskell Beats DeSoto 11 to 5 In Tuesday Baseball Game

Haskell defeated DeSoto 11 to 5 in a game played yesterday at DeSoto. Red Dugan pitched an easy game with seven strikeouts. White hit a home run for Haskell as the team led 9 to 0 through six innings and finished 11 runs on 8 hits.

Haskell DeSoto DeSto Red Dugan White Hasell Dugan Coffin Neise

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