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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1944
Page
6
A compressed baseball recap notes Browns lead in the junior circuit with Al Zarilla boosting his .301 season average and seven wins in 12 recent starts. The A’s, Yankees, and Sox also figure in standings as Washington struggles, while White Sox and Giants win to stay competitive.
New York announces first regular signings for the Giants this year. rookie John Popovich from St. Vincent College and Roland Carangi of the University of Colorado also ink deals, per President John Mara.
Vida, Hawaii base ball manager, says Cronin has chosen Honolulu for capring training camp. Rumor grows of forming a team to join the Pacific Coast League. After the war, air travel could bring teams to Honolulu faster than Hollywood to Seattle by train. 100000 pocket games and 100000 sewing kits noted. Bowling leagues invest 248000000 in war bonds. Answers include Sam Crawford’s 16 homers for Cincinnati in 1901 and seven for Detroit in 1908. Jack Chesbro’s 28-6 for Pittsburgh in 1902 and 41-12 for New York in 1904.
A sprawling, fragmentary sports roundup notes Hal Trosky of the Chicago White Sox chewing tobacco in bed and Johnny Dickshot snuffing and sleeping. Marty McManus is managing the Kenosha Comets in the American Girls Pro League. Herman Taylor, a Philly boxing promoter, quit smoking four years ago. The St. Louis Cardinals are winning easily, drawing bookmaker caution. Umpire George Magerkurth, with 76 pro fights, has not lost a decision as arbiter. Miscellaneous Q&A teases and a glimpse of umpire humor appear, along with brief notes on attendance and local figures. the piece references racehorse and baseball contexts and a bowlers’ charity pledge for servicemen.
In Topeka and Lawrence buzz, KU alumni and Wayne McCoy of Southwestern Bell praise E C Quigley as ideal KU athletic director. He is lauded for state-wide familiarity, radio sport talks, and strong management that blends business and sports expertise.
The Ottawa Herald reports strong bets that Quigley will be named Kansas University's director of athletics. With 25 years officiating college sports in the area, he is described as vigorous and capable of restoring football and overall athletics at K U, with fans trusting his decisive leadership and no interference policy.
Lawrence Merchants toppled Eudora 7 to 2 and V-12 ten upset Pleasant Grove 17 to 6 in Southpark’s opening games. Bluebirds beat Sand Rats 12 to 3 with Dick Davis Bob Davis and Don Welder each collecting three hits. Ralph Pine homered and tripled for the Sandrats.
The Associated Press lists top batting, runs, RBIs, and pitching figures for both leagues. Stan Musial of St Louis leads NL batting with 354 and 32 doubles, while Doerr of Boston tops AL batting at .336 with 121 hits. Ott and Nichols share homers in NL, Doerr dominates AL power stats, and pitching leaders include Wilks of St. Louis and Maltzberger of Chicago.
A retrospective roundup notes Rip Sewell’s Pirates win over the Giants by 8 to 3 a year ago, Freddie Cochrane’s welterweight title at Newark three years back, and Andy K’s 28 to 7 Arlington Futurity upset. It also mentions racing protest by Minoly and a brief note on Stockholms Berlin comms restored after an allied air attack.
Eudora residents host relatives and friends from Kansas City Gardner and Lawrence during a busy weekend. Private Ralph Schmidt and family plan a July return from Gardens City while numerous gatherings honor service members and extended family at homes in Eudora and nearby towns.
D C residents and neighbors including Brink Chronister Music Forsythe Mueller and families are noted for church and community work at the Gage Ranch and in Kansas City visits. Several relatives travel, visit hospitals, and attend dinners in Abilene and Lawrence as local gatherings and a Oakridge Kanwaka Farm Bureau picnic are planned for Sunday July 30 with a 1 PM dinner.
Ray's Cafe in Oak Ridge, owned by Mr and Mrs Ray Weakley for years, has been sold to Emick and Cragan and will reopen as Rays. Local society notes mention church suppers, Red Cross work, and the Oakridge Birthday Club gathering at Mrs Oscar Powell's home.
Miss Evelyn Harrell and Leo Harrell had tonsils removed in Memorial hospital with Evelyn remaining two days due to postoperative hemorrhages. Mr and Mrs Fred Deskin returned from Spring Hill to visit Mrs Mattie Deskin. Florence Hicks of Lawrence aided sister Mrs Clifford Coffman for threshers. Ruby Osborn attended a flower show in Kansas City. Mrs E Gibson of Lawrence visited daughter Mrs Howard Gregory. Reverend Young spoke on The Hidden Treasure as Mrs Young and sister played violins with Helen Ice on piano. Kenneth Confer joined at Eve lyn Confer's birthday dinner at Charley Houk home. Walter Houk promoted to corporal in the service. Cpl Alfred Houk reported somewhere in France. Carl Spitzer died June 26 from wounds in France. he previously had a milk route in town. Roberta Harrell visits home while employed at Palace Clothing in Lawrence.
Delayed report states Premier Ivan Bagdanov’s government asked Germany to evacuate all armed forces from Bulgaria and indications suggest the request may be heeded. Bulgars warn of defense against attacks. Germans may reconsider, with troops reportedly concentrated near Ruschuk and near the Greek frontier. Von Papen rushed back to Ankara amid talks with Turkish officials and a possible Turkish Russian accord review.
Alberta Everett Douglas, KU fine arts graduate, has been named assistant state supervisor of negro elementary schools in Missouri, directing fine arts education. A Kansas City native, she has taught music at Swift College Rogerville Boley High School Lincoln Junior High and directed Paine College music in Augusta Georgia. She will assume duties in August and has held multiple music education posts and university summer school roles.
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