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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1940

Page

6

Reds Triumph Split Doubleheader Against Dodgers in NL Race

The Cincinnati Reds built a seven game lead in the National League with a 4 8 victory and a 9 2 win over Brooklyn, despite early fascinations with Coscarvart and Frey leaving the field. They rely on second pitchers Thompson Moore and Whitey to overpower Brooklyn as Walters looms ready for action.

Judson Bailey Assocated Presse Cincinnati Redé Dodgers Sie Lens Jon Bees Gate Brooklyn Lan Frey Einnati Coscavart Frey Reds St. Louis Cardinals Gene Thompson Joe Ge Whitey

Sports Calendar Wednesday Oll O Matics at General Service

The calendar lists Wednesday matchups with Oll-O-Matics facing General Service at Boothpark today. Thursday schedules include Service versus South End at South.

Boothpark South End South

Women edge men in Interlachen exhibition golf match

Patty Berg and Bea Barrett defeated Sam Snead and Ralph Guldahl 5 and 3 after best ball play 67 to the men 65. Snead shot 70 and Guldahl 68 while Patty posted 73 and Bea 76 on the tough Interlachen layout, debunking talk of women entering men’s events.

Minneapolis Patty Berg Ben Barrett Sam Snead Ralph Guldahl Interlachen Patty Bea Sam Guldahl Snead

Emporia Wins District American Legion Baseball Title

Emporia won the fourth district championship defeating Harveyville 11 to 7 to qualify for the state tournament in Abilene August 2 to 4.

Emporia Kan American Legion Harveyville Abilene

Concordia Beats Fairbury In Low-Scoring Duel

Concordia 13 defeats Fairbury 10 in a tight game while Beloit edges Beatrice 7 8 and Manhattan posts a 7 4 score against Marysville as results roll in from the regional standings.

Concordia Fairbury Beloit Beatrice Marysville Manhattan

Yesterday's Baseball Scores From Major Leagues

Associated Press results recap across leagues with scores from National League Association American League and regional minor leagues. Notable games include Cincinnati over Brooklyn 4 9 and Chicago routing Boston 6 1 with several close or extra inning contests.

Early baseball results show varied scoring across leagues

Ken Raffensberger lofted eight hits in a Cubs victory over the Bees, while Mike McCormick and Bill Hershberger starred for the Reds in a separate nightcap. Ken Chase earned seven innings of shutout ball for the Senators against Yeading Tigers. Julius Solters homered doubled and had five RBIs in the White Sox win over the Red Sox. Jim Brown led the Cardinals in a win against the Phillies with two hits. Carl Hubbell and Mel Ott helped the Giants with a five RBI output in a 9 1 rout of the Pirates. Walter Judnich clouted two home runs as the Browns topped the Yankees. Sans Milnar and the Indians shut out the Athletics in a six-hit duel.

Milner al Milnard Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Jletics Tribe Johnny Babich A's Chicago New York Yankees St. Louis Walt Judnich Yankees Browns Carl Hubbell Burgh Pirates York Giants Mel Ott Whitehead Ken Raffensberger Chicago Cubs Bees Cardinals Phillies Ken Raffensberger Cubs Mike McCormick Bill Hershberger Reds Dodgers Ken Chase Senators League Yeading Tigers Julius Solters White Sox Red Sox Jim Brown Giantsa Pirates Walter Judnich Sans Milnar Indians Athletics

Sports Roundup From Eddie Brirtz Highlights Magic of MLB Strikes

New York notes reflect on Bobby Feller’s era, Nicknames, and league chatter. The column mentions Bobby Jones for SEC czar, Milwaukees manager’s exit talk, Jack Dempsey linking with Bronko Nagurski, and a Humboldt game with 30 runs and 21 errors. Also covers Dutch Meyer in Colorado, Dominic Principe wedding plans, Spink receiving a lifetime pass, Connie Mack kin asst pastor, and Steamboat Johnson’s umpiring prowess.

New York Bobby Feller Knoxville News-Sentinel Bobby Jones Mickey Heath Milwaukee Jack Dempsey Bronko Nagurski Chicago Bears Dutch. Meyer Texas Christian Colorado Dominic Principe Fordham Pacific Coast League J. G. Taylor Spink Spink Sporting News Cornelius McGillicuddy Connie Mack St. Mary's Parish Evanston, Ill Steamboat Johnson Southern Association

Banjo Smith Reports Baseball Stock Tips and Boxing Plans

In Columbia and nearby, rosters and salaries draw attention as Ball club values reach four million dollars while players Dahlgren Gordon Henrich Dickey Crosetti Rolfe Keller Selkerk DiMaggio appear in box scores. Jack Kerns plans barnstorming bouts for Patrick Edward Comiskey to challenge Joe Louis. Southern chatter hints Duke could end Tennessee’s cycle if the regular season falters. Dodgers and Reds sold out yesterday, Larry MacPhail edits room for 3 500 youths. Most lads expected to become paying fans in years ahead.

Banjo Smith Columbia S. A Dahlgren Gordon Henrich Dickey Crosetti Rolfe Keller Selkerk DiMaggio Jack Kerns Southwest Patrick Edward Comiskey Joe Louis Tennessee Duke Dodgers Reds Larry McPhail

Dempsey Beats Dan Darnell in Denver Bout

Photographs show Jack Dempsey delivering a punch to challenger Dan Darnell in Denver. The match appears lively with Dempsey retaining his power as the crowd watches intently.

Dempsey Jack Dan Darnell Denver

World Series games set for National League home field

Information Dept O A Lindsey Jr of Homewood Alabama says the first two games of this year’s world series will be played at the home of the National League champions likely in the first week of October.

O. A. Lindsey, Jr Homewood Ala

Baseball Leaders From Fragments Of A Season

League batting leaders include Radcliff of St Louis 355 and Wright of Chicago 354. Runs leaders Williams of Boston 72 and McCosky Detroit 70. Foxx Boston 70 RBIs and McCosky Detroit 118 hits. Greenberg Detroit 32 doubles and Boudreau Cleveland 33. Foxx Boston 21 home runs with Trosky Cleveland and Johnson Philadelphia tied for 15. Caze Washington 20 stolen bases and Walker Washington 17.

Associated Press Radcliff St. Louis Wright Chicago Williams Boston McCosky Detroit Sir GrenDhate Foxx Greenberg Boudreau Cleveland Finney Fletcher Pittsburgh Herman Whitehead New York Hack

Boxing in New York Faces Disorder and Suspensions

Boxing chaos in New York amid suspensions and gate disputes. Eddie Meade is suspended 60 days over bandage rules as Henry Armstrong and Lew Jenkins await a September Madison Square Garden bout. Promoter Jacobs and Major General Phelan clash with ticket refunds as the sport’s center struggles for clear guidance.

New York Lew Jenkins Henry Armstrong Mike Jacobs Madison Square Garden Boxing Commission Eddie Meade Armstrong Jenkins Rym Clinccin Meade Acres Aj John J. Phelan Jacobs Phelan Berg Bette Joe’ Louis

Blues Sweep Twin Bill as Pitchers Struggle in Mid Summer Action

A dozen hurlers faced the harsh night, with only three lasting six or more innings. Kansas City beat Columbus 6 to 5 and 6 to 3 in a doubleheader, Milwaukee edged Toledo 10 to 9 in 10 innings, and Louisville and Minneapolis won to tighten the pennant race.

Minneapolis Indianapolis Louisville St. Paul Colonels George Lacy Toledo John Marcum Milwaukee Hens

Lone Star Team Rout Elks 27 to 3 in Softball Game

The Lone Star team overwhelmed the Elks 27 to 3 at Southpark last night. Lone Star opened with 12 runs in the first inning and added seven more in the sixth. The Elks made 12 errors. Box score unavailable.

Lone Star Elks Southpark Ne Star

National Ban Johnson Series Schedule Is Set

Beloit Kansas July 24 The national Ban Johnson baseball championship will begin September 5 in the Kansas title holder’s town. After two games in Kansas the series moves to Missouri for September 8 9 and 19 with potential games September 11 12 if needed. President Leon Lundblade noted the deadline for new players moved to August 1 due to defense enlistments.

Beloit Kan Kansas Missouri Leon ‘Lundblade National Defense Program

Kansas Semi-Pro Results Highlight Local Rivalries

El Dorado Oilers defeated Colwich 3 to 1 with Colwich eliminated. Berryton won 2 to 1 over Chanute. Humphries scored 10 as Poraha? beat Wichita Cirl er 1 to 0 with Civica eliminated.

Kansas el Dorado Oilers Colwich Todeke Berryton Chanute Pora Humphries Wichita Cirler Civica

Pirates rally falls short as Hutchinson loses

Hutchinson, Kansas, notes a three run ninth inning rally failing to save their Pirates from last place as Joplin tops them 7-6. Springfield drops 110 game road streak after a double win at Salina 4-3 and 14-12. Muskogee splits with St. Joseph while Fort Smith shows 16th win.

Western Association Springfield Salina Muskogee St. Joseph Tooeka Fort Smith Joplin Hutchinsonr Kansas City Red Birds Secon Blues Frank Melton Phil Rizzuto Harry Brecheen Charles Wensloff Hutchinson Kan Clint Raper Saints Reds Embky Joe Malmari Owls Topeka

Coy to Flight A Finals in City Golf Tournament

Bud Coy advanced to the Flight A final by defeating Bill Nichols 3 and 2 yesterday. He will face George Hulteen in the championship flight final. In the consolation final of the championship flight Bob Bullock beat Joe Davis one up yesterday afternoon.

Bud Coy Bill Nichols Coy George Hulteen Bob Bullock Joe Davis

Pirates beat Phil lies in 5 4 and take second place

A year ago Pirates defeated Phil lies 5 to 4 and moved to second place ten games behind the Cincinnati Reds who won 2 to 1 over Boston as Bucky Walters earned his seventeenth win.

Pirates Phillies Cincinnati Reds Boston Bucky Walters J. H. Whitney Flying Scot Pompeon United States Germany Wilmer Allison Henner Henkel

Swastikas Removed From Whittier Building Facade

A Whittier business notices 45 large brick swastikas chiseled from the front and side of its building. The symbols, once believed to be Indian good luck marks when the structure was built 24 years ago, are cited as a cost of 2500 dollars to repair.

Whittier Cal

Lawrence Teams Win in District Softball Tournament

Lawrence teams won and others defeated the Ottawa Foundry team 7 to 1 in the district softball tournament at Wellsville last night. The Blues Bucket Shop team ran defeat 11 to 0 by the Ottawa Mertz team.

Lawrence Ottawa Foundry Wellsville Blues Bucket Shop Ottawa Mertz

Anti aircraft action over Rome as raid repelled

Rome reports say anti aircraft guns blazed before dawn to ward off a raid from British warplanes heading toward the capital. Several people were injured by shell fragments as barrages were fired over the city. Gaeta lies about 75 miles south of Rome.

Rome Gaeta Naples Mediterranean Malta North Africa

Argentina plans defense through aviation bill

Buenos Aires reports that Interior Minister Diogenes Ta boada announced a bill to Congress authorizing 300 pesos for pilot training aircraft purchases and new airlines as part of a broader national defense plan. A subsequent aviation regulation bill is planned.

Buenos Aires Diogenes Taboada Congress

Bride to be killed in Kansas auto crash

In Kansas City Kansas a July tragedy left Georgia Lee Rye dead and another person badly injured when a vehicle struck a roadside scene four miles from town. The driver reportedly failed to stop at an intersection as police traced the southerly road toward the scene.

Kansas City Kan Georgia Lee Tu Rye Ana Enderson Lin Hendersot Laneli Mies

Divorce Granted in Odd San Francisco Stew Case

Superior Judge Rinseyinson granted a divorce to S Clark from her musician husband Frank amid a bizarre San Francisco chapter dated July 24. The fragment mentions a dancer and a disputed meal scene ending with tragedy, reflecting a chaotic domestic dispute during the period.

San Francisco Rinsey S Clark Catacar Frank

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