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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1937

Page

7

College Football All Stars Chosen For Soldier Field Clash

More than five million gridiron fans have picked 65 All America stars to face the Green Bay Packers in the fourth annual all star game at Soldier Field on September 1. Nebraska fullback Sam Francis leads the starters with 1,104,372 votes, joined by Gaynell Tinsley and Ed Widseth among others from major programs.

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Red Birds Rally Past Minneapolis All Stars To Take Lead

Columbus Ohio July 28 \\ The Red Birds edged the Minneapolis dominated American Association all star team 7 to 4 in front of a stadium record crowd of 12269. A five run eighth inning sealed the win as Red Birds and Skeeter Webb plus Jordan led the attack while Red Kress had three hits for Minneapolis. The victory marks the third time Columbus has won this event in four years with Minneapolis winning twice previously.

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Yesterday's Results in Baseball and Bowling Scores

Results recap from AP: National League games Cincinnati 3 Boston 2 Chicago 5 Brooklyn 2 St. Louis 9 New York 4 Pittsburgh 4 Philadelphia 1 American League St. Louis 8 Boston 5 New York 6 Detroit 5 in 11 innings Philadelphia 4 Cleveland 3 Washington 6 Chicago 5 American Association Columbus 7 Al-Stars 4. Elks bowling scores lead by Sutters 243 340 263 Stevenson 1337 381 28% 340. high men Alien 208 Arnold 218.

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Vilna Battle Over Capital Standoff Continues Since World War I

The article recalls Vilna as both Polish and Lithuanian capital, outlining centuries of control, the 1920 handovers, and later disputes. It notes Lithuania still claims Vilna with Kaunas as provisional capital, while Poland holds the city under contested status. It also mentions Tamerlane the cripple and hints at a future feature on a woman who became a British Army general.

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Obers and Green Brothers Lose at Woodlawn Ball Park

In Woodlawn park N Lawrence Civic club defeated the Obers Green brothers 9 to 5 in the first softball game. The second game saw Obers prevail over Green Brothers by 15 to 3, continuing a doubleheader.

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Wildcats Panthers Midget South Park Calendar

Sports calendar lists multiple midget junior and woodlawn park games in South Park venues. Notable matchups include Wildcats vs Panthers, various school teams against local rivals, and a Band concert with games across Woodlawn Park and South Park on Wednesday through Sunday, including Topeka Santa Fees vs Lawrence Green Brothers at Ban Johnson park.

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Jayhawks Top Cardinals in Midget League Tilt. Co-Ops Defeat Elks

The Jayhawks beat the Cardinals 10 to 7 in a midget league game at Southpark yesterday afternoon. In the junior league, the Co-Ops defeated the Elks 7 to 1.

Jayhawks Cardinals Southpark Elks

PESTERDA STARS Deliver Late Victories Across Leagues

Red Rolfe and Red Ruffing fueled a 11th inning comeback as the Tigers fell 6-6 then won in the final frame. Red Lucas limited the Phillies to six hits in a 4-1 Pirates victory. Medwick’s ninth inning homer sent the Cardinals past the Giants 9-8. Demaree led a nine hit Cubs attack in a 5-2 loss to the Dodgers. Werber’s eighth inning double produced two runs in a 4-2 win for Athletica over the Indians. Kovpal and Foxx combined for a strong day as Browns and Red Sox split, Foxx homering and doubling twice in an 8-5 win. Grissom fanned ten in a 3-2 Reds win over the Bees, Scarsella’s ninth inning shot provided the margin. Billy Myers’ ninth inning single drove in a run to cap the Senators 6-5 win over the White Sox.

Red Rolfe Red Ruffing Yankees Tigers Red Lucas Pirates Phillies Joe Medwick Cardinals St. Louis Giants Frank Demaree Cubs Dodgers Bill Werber Athletica Indians Lou Kovpal Browns Jimmy Foxx Red Sox Sox Les Grissom Les Scarsella Reds Grissom Belt Bees Man On Billy Myers Senators Whiteox Joseph Michael Medwick Robert “Red” Rolfe Leslie George Scarsetta Joseph Mick‘ael Carteret N. J Gas House Carl Hubbell al Smith Ducky Wucky Scarsella Ival Goodman Sav Lee Grissom Cincinnati Rolfe Dartmouth K.O. Punch Red Holfe Frank Crosetti Yanks Bill Myers Washington White Sox Philadelphia Pittsburgh

Baseball Leaders and Standout Stats Across Leagues

AP rounds up top batting averages runs and RBIs. Medwick of the Cardinals leads batting and home runs. DiMaggio tops the Yankees in runs and RBIs. Hartnett and Greenberg pace others with notable totals, while several players lead in doubles and stolen bases across the Bees Cubs Pirates Giants and more.

Associated Press Medwick Cardinals

Capper Girls and Eagles Win South Park Softball

Abbie Dodge wins the 2:28 pace at Greenwood County Fair in Buroks Kan. Pi-Abbie Dodge owned by Arch McDavid of Topeka tops in opening K and O circuit event though loses first heat to Joy Bond of Oklahoma City. Other results include 2:16 trot Virginia Woman owned by A. L. Derby Wichita with best time 2:09, More Expense owned by Bob McNeil Eureka 2:10, Run Awyn owned by C. Axe Council Grove 521⁵ seconds, Lookout Ring owned by Neva Henderson Burden 1,2213.

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Medwick Stars With His Big Bat In Pirates Reds Yankees Show

Baseball fans witnessed late inning heroics as Medwick and Scarsella led wins for Cardinals Reds and others. Wacky ninth inning rallies decided four games while Rolfe Delayed KO and Grover Alexander style closers shaped tight finishes for Yankees Giants and Cubs.

Associated Press Merriwell Grover Cleveland Alexander

Bees Hope for First Division Berth in Hustling Roundup

New York sport notes report Boston Bees aiming for a top division spot amid a collage of baseball and tennis items. Mentions Archie San Romani sailing to Europe, Helen Wills Moody divorce motive, Lee Louis rising, Tom Yawkey rebuilding with farm hands, Mel Ott slump, and Giants seeking waivers for Davis and Baker. Also notes Seabright events, Shields on Davis Cup plans, and a Leavenworth county treasurer audit by Wasson & Co.

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