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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1940
Page
5
The Cubs finished four wins in five games, outscoring opponents 49 to 9. Lefty Larry French pitched a seven-hitter with four RBIs, while Cincinnati and St. Louis also had notable showings as the pennant race tightens.
Yank Terry of Louisville allowed five hits and struck out seven with no walks but took a 2 1 defeat to Kansas City. Ernie Bonham pitched eight innings for the Blues, who scored in the second on Bill Hitchcock’s dash and a fielder’s choice. Umpire dispute led to ejections as Hitchcock scored the eventual winning run on Jack Saltwater’s pinch hit.
Local baseball scores show Marysville defeating Junction City 6 to 4. Other games include Concordia hosting Peaseice postponed due to Tain, and Fairbury at Beloit postponed by rain.
Coaches emphasize conditioning before practice to prevent injuries and boost team progress. Advice includes outdoor workouts, sun exposure, proper footwear, nine hours sleep, and avoiding heavy socks. Training focuses on ankle knee and foot calisthenics, with barefoot work and ball handling drills.
AP recap lists scores across American League National League and minor leagues. Highlights include Philadelphia 7 Detroit 4 and Cleveland 13 Washington 2 in the AL, Chicago 14 New York 1 and St Louis 3 Brooklyn 3 in the NL, with several minor league results and weather-caused delays noted.
Spud Chandler of the Yankees pitched five hits and hit two home runs driving in six in a 10-3 win over the White Sox. Ken Heintzelman of the Pirates blanked the Bees 9-0 with five hits. Joe Cronin homered and singled aiding a five run Sox victory over the Browns. Larry French of the Giants beat the Giants 14-1 with three singles and four RBIs. Bobby Feller pitched eight innings with no walks as the Indians beat the Senators 13-2. Terry Moore of the Cardinals homered twice in a 3-3 tie with Brooklyn. Buck McCormick of the Reds hit a three-run ninth inning homer to seal a 9-5 win over the Phillies. George Caster of the Athletics threw a shutout to defeat the Tigers 7-4.
New World contender Mrss Parker Eyes Arlington Futurity as Kayak trains for the final prep. Trainer Charledon faces Keen eyes this afternoon in Hollywood. Tom Gahagan marks 34th year as a grand circuit scribe while Dr. M. Parshall adds 25 Hambletonian winners. Stew Iglehart notes Great Neck in a top polo clash as Bostonian field competes for the national goal title.
Bob Whiting notes fans envision a nickel world series pitting Yankees against Brooklyn but see Ohio as a better parlay for 1950. Mary Hardwick travels 35 000 miles around the U S A while Tex Aggies face draft concerns and Fort Worth mourns Frankie Lala leaving the Cats. Oregon State issues its fall football brochure praising Bud Forrester.
A hazy sports column recalls umpire Joe Rue who endured taunts and bottles from fans in past games. It notes a prior Columbus incident where a fan dented Rue's skull during a disputed call and hints at a larger pattern of rowdy crowd behavior around umpires.
The column will pause for two weeks and Bill White will take over. Readers are asked to support him and help as needed, continuing the standard coverage and effort from the usual writer.
Fred Benson of Arkansas City Kansas suffered a serious injury when his horse bucked and toppled during the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo. Dr. W K Mylar rodeo physician reported Benson’s condition as to recover.
Baseball brief notes slumps among leaders Danning and McCosky as week long pace cools. Merrill May and Riv Radcliffe gain momentum with strong hits totals in the National and American leagues. Luke Appling rises in the White Sox ranks while leaders in each league shift positions.
Topeka's Owls overcome Muskogee 6-4 in a dark-night Western Association contest. Wins Johnson held Muskogee to two hits in six innings before Merrill finished. Springfield's Cardinals routed Hutchinson 16-10 as Joplin lost at Salina due to wind damage.
El Dorado Oilers and Wichita Solomons meet in Wichita to decide who advances to face undefeated Wichita Stearmans in the Kansas semi pro baseball tourney. Both teams have one loss. the loser tonight is eliminated, with the final set for Sunday after El Dorado beat Topeka Berrytons 6 3.
A year ago Andy K won the Arlington futurity as a 28 to 1 shot. E Bradley protested by scratching two entries after the Il pe racing commission barred Don eade. Three years ago the United States won the Davis Cup 4-1 over Great Britain. Dent Charlies E Hare won 6-2 6-4 6-3 in a deciding point. Five years ago El Lafarte driven by George L Reis won the gold cup motorboat race for a third straight heat as the only boat to finish three.
The 7 2 hole St Paul open draws 42 entries with 16 star pros contesting the big money event headlined by Ed Porky Oliver who shot 66 to take the first round lead. Dick Metz Horton Smith Ralph Guldahl Ben Hogan and Lawson Little sit within striking distance while four others also posted 68s as the field pares to the second round.
The Lone Star community reported 74 Sunday school attendance on July 21 and 11 o'clock sermon by Rev L H Griffith. Various meetings including Missionary society and Ladies Aid occurred with many attendees. Dozens of neighbors shared meals and visits at homes and gatherings, and marriages and births were noted.
Mrs Minnie Bowen of Gardner visited her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Vitt for several weeks while helping with the past ten days of tasks. Many relatives from Lin and Kansas City gathered for visits including Mr and Mrs Gilbert Titus and children and Mr and Mrs Howard Caviness. The community notes widespread travels and Sunday gatherings as residents tour Baldwin Topeka Belleview and Topeka area for family events and picnics.
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