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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1942

Page

6

Reception Center Team Wins 14 to 7

The Fort Leavenworth Reception Center baseball team beat Lawrence 14 to 7 yesterday afternoon. Cauble started on the mound for the army squad and allowed 13 hits while Leavenworth piled up 16 hits off Houk Thorne and Dodge. The win featured a four run fourth inning and strong offensive bursts by Knoblauch McKain Thornton and Cauble.

Fort Leavenworth Lawrence Kaws Vance Cauble K.A Jayhawkers Enid Oilers Army Walt Houk Walt Thorne Dodge Houk Knoblauch Knoblach McKain Thornton Custenborder Les Kappelman Cauble Pitcher Warren Hodges Knoblauck Walthome Ralph Houk Burns Thome Altho Lawrence Gale Pardee Brad Powell Shorty Harwood Warren Landis Charlie Blaylock Landis Hodges Walt Thome Zeke Johanning Pardee Johanning Delbert Richardson Farmer Ross Raws K.U Baker University Atchison Blaylock Powell Richardson Rf Dodge Leavenworth Lawtence Wee R. Houk Kappleman W. Houk Landis - Thome Pardee - Landis Harwood Burnett and Johnson

Baseball Scores From Weekend Card Include Postponements

A jumble of scores shows Louisville 15 Indianapolis 11 while other results list New York 11 Philadelphia 7 Boston 11 Washington 1 and Chicago 9 Detroit 4. Postponed second games noted for several matchups and night games halted at sixth.

New York Philadelphia Boston Washington Chicago Detroit St. Louiss Cleveland Qn. Sc Boston Iyronntedinemanstyrenenspteapertennige Ee O St. Cleveland Cence Seetiedscerenemee Louis Oesrnenee Saevseneen Dd Neoeetaenemae

Enlists in Naval Reserve as Aviation Cadet

Don B. Cole 20 of 1709 Vermont street has joined the United States Naval Reserve as a flying student. sworn in at Kansas City boards after high school in Marysville Kansas 1939 and three years at the University of Kansas. He will report in August with the Jayhawk squadron to St Mary's College Oakland California for three months of physical conditioning before starting flight training.

Don B. Cole O. L. Cole Vermont Street United States Naval Reserve Kansas City Naval Aviation Cadet Selection Boards Marysville Kan University of Kansas Cole Lawrence Municipal Jayhawk Kansas University Naval Aviation St. Mary’s College Oakland Calif Naval Reserve Aviation

Snead Wins PGA Championship Before Navy Induction

Sammy Snead defeats Corp. Jim Turnesa 2 and 1 in the 36-hole PGA title match at Seaview, collecting the $2,000 in war bonds as he heads to Washington for the Navy physical training program. Turnesa, army camp member, earns praise for an upset run and donates his $750 prize to Army Emergency Relief.

Atlantic City Fsammy Snead Sammy Professional Golfers Association Washington Navy Corp Jim Turnesa Seaview Club Sam Soldier Fort Six Snead Turnesa Ben Hogan Byron Nelson Gobious Mead Ana Army Emergency Relief Fund

Whirlaway Challenged To Match Race With Market Wise

Plain Ben Jones issued a challenge for a match race between Whirlaway and Lou Tufano's Market Wise. Jones hopes for a week or ten days to arrange it at even weights over a mile or more with a sizeable purse.

Ben Jones New York Plain Ben Jones Whirlaway Lou Tufano Whirly Plain Ben Missouri Cannonball Brooklyn Aqueduct Jones Market Wise Belmont Ben Seabiscuit Sun Beau

Wartime sports contrast highlighted by crowds

New York reports wartime sport has shifted to weekends with fans and players balancing war work. Saturday cup finals drew 120000, Major League doubleheaders attracted 392000, five big tracks drew 170000. Market Wise won the Suburban at Belmont, first victory for Lou Tufano’s stable since the Widener.

New York England America Market Wise Belmont Lou Tufano Hiaeah

P. G. A. Champion Faces Navy Bombardment Hint

Laurence Leonard notes the upcoming P. G. A. champion’s entry next week amid a tongue in cheek forecast that the navy will bombard everything in sight. The item blends sport figures with wartime rhetoric for a humorous tease.

Laurence Leonard Richmond Times Dispatch Navy P.G.A. Champion

Morjoseph Hitting Homers Sparks Unusual Bet

In Gloversville Johnstown of the Canadian American league left fielder Joseph Morjoseph homers, a fan named Joseph Joseph pays him one dollar each time. The running total stands at four dollars. Morjoseph aims to beat his 830 homer record set last year in St. Joseph Michigan, a target that could raise costs.

Joseph Morjoseph Gloversville- Johnstown Joseph Joseph St. Joseph Mich Kiddin

Turpie Family Golf Round Highlighted by Local Return

Pvt John Turpie of New Orleans arrives on leave from Camp Polk La to play a family golf round with sister Mrs Harry McNaughton and brother George, posting 79 and 72 while their pro father sits out. The piece also mentions Fete De Paola's true rank and Don White's Navy enlistment and batting average with the Seals.

John Turpie New Orleans Camp Polk John Harry McNaughton George Fete de Paola Air Corps Technical Training Command Don White San Francisco Navy Don Seals Tme

Track and baseball notes from midweek sports history

A recap of notable old sports items mentions New York University with Leslie MacMitchell winning two events to clinch the IC A 4A outdoor title, Pittsburgh finishing second. Other highlights include Cincinnati Reds reporting an attendance record of 244 862 for 21 home games, and Carl Hubbell’s 24‑game win streak ended when the Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the New York Giants 10–3 before 61 756 at the Polo Grounds.

New York University Leslie MacMitchell Pittsburgh Cincinnati Reds Carl Hubbell Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Polo Grounds

Baseball double victories sparkled by hitting and pitching across leagues

Elden Auker and John Niggeling combined for a two game win by pitching and Don Gutteridge added six hits in eight at bats. Bill Lehrman and Willard Marshall led the Giants with a four hit effort and a three run homer in each game to sweep the Phils. Johnny Murphy and Lu Mon Harris helped the Yankees win two while stopping the Athletics. Bucky Walters and Ray Starr steered the Reds to two wins over Piratéa. Joe Cronin and Lou Finney powered the Red Sox to two wins over the Senators. Dixie Walker and Whitlow Wyatt propelled the Dodgers to a double victory with a grand slam and six hit shutout effort. Ted Lyons worked ten innings for the White Sox in a three hit, ten inning win over Detroit. Howard Pollet kept the Cardinals' lead and shutout S. Tigers.

Elden Auker John Niggeling Don Gutteridge Browns Auker Niggeling Indians Gutteridge Bill Lehrman Willard Marshall Giants Phils Johnny Murphy Yankees Luman Harris Athletics Murphy Harris Yanks Bucky Walters Ray Starr Reds Piratéa Oh Joe Cronin Lou Finney Red Sox Ilatter Senators Dixie Walker Whitlow Wyatt Dodgers Raves Ted Lyons White Sox Tigers Howard Pollet Cardinals Rogers Hornsby Philadelphia Hornsby Babe Ruth Lyman Harris Johnny Niggeling St. Louis Browns Cleveland Chicago White Sox Detroit Tigers Curt Davis Brooklyn Dodgers Braves Whitelow Wyatt Bob Carpenter Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Reds

Baseball league leaders from National and American Leagues

National League top hitters include Phelps batting .343 with Reiser and Musial in Runs and RBIs. Fernandez leads in hits for Boston with Miller. Slaughter tops triples. Camillis tied for home runs. Miller steals the most bases. Pitching leaders include French and Davis for Brooklyn in the NL. In the American League Williams leads runs and RBIs for Boston with Spence and Kolloway among leaders in hits and triples. Bonham and Haynes lead in pitching.

Phelps Pittsburgh Reiser Brooklyn Musial St. Louis Ott New York Mize Marshall Fernandez Boston Miller Joost Cincinnati Walker Slaughter Litwhiler Philadelphia D. DiMaggio Williams Doerr Spence Washington Hockett Fleming Cleveland Gordon Kolloway Chicago Higgins Detroit Heath York Kuhel Case Bonham Haynes

Yankees Dodgers Increase Marks In Busy Week End

Major league baseball enjoyed a rest after the busiest weekend of the season. The Yankees extended their AL lead to eight games, while the Dodgers widened their NL margin to six. Mel Ott tied a NL RBI record, and multiple doubleheaders produced five double victories despite weather cuts.

New York Yankees Altho Philadelphia Athletics

Casey Stengel and Umpire Magerkurth in heated exchange

The Boston Braves manager Casey Stengel accuses umpire George Magerkurth of lacking tact and being an aggressive meddler. He recalls a ninth inning confrontation while managing against the Phillies and recounts past fines and a chat with Frank Frisch about umpire conduct.

New York Charles Dillon Stengel George Magerkurth Casey Stengel Magerkurth Casey Boston Braves Macy’s Frank Frisch Pittsburghs Stengel Men In Blue Ol’ Case Phils Errickson

Hayes to the Browns ends Wagner rise with A's

Frankie Hayes is traded from the Philadelphia Athletics to the St. Louis Browns for Bob Harris and Bob Swift. Hal Wagner rises to No. 1 catcher for Connie Mack as Wagner proves his fielding and hitting in a pivotal doubleheader against the Yankees.

Philadelphia Frankie Hayes St. Louis Browns Hal Wagner Connie Mack Athletics Hayes Browns Bob Harris Bob Swift Wagner Riverton N. J Connie Duke University Russell Blackburne A’s Portsmouth Spartansburg Mackmen Newark Mack Yanks Lyman Harris

Miller Challenge Shifts Titles in Tight Association Race

Milwaukee clings to lead but Kansas City trails by one and a half games as Minneapolis climbs to third. The Millers won two pitching duels over St Paul 2-1 and 8-1, with Haefner notching his seventh win. Frank Secory sustained a possible shoulder fracture in the opener.

American Association Milwaukee Altho Kansas City Minnneapolis Millers St. Paul Saints Mickey Haefner Dick Lanahan Bill Lefebvre Brewers Frank Secory Don Lang Blues Levy Eric Tipton George Scharein Ray Volpi Louisville Indianapolis Gabby Hartnett Columbus Toledo Red Birds Johnny Marcum Minneapolis Kelly Swift

Public Assistance Decrease in Kansas Last April

Public assistance grants in Kansas for last April dropped 1 846 from the prior year total. The decline stems from 4 718 fewer general assistance cases while old age assistance rose by 2 648 to 20 979 cases.

Reader Sets and Gets Results in Local Classified Page

A reader submission appears on the Journal-World classifieds claiming quick results from a set and get approach. The item highlights a simple method and promises practical outcomes for everyday tasks.

Journal-World

Knife Attack Kills Teen on Boston Parkway

A 15 year old girl was killed on a parkway beside the Charles river basin as she fled a knife brandisher. Four Boston University students chased the suspect, Harold Breski and Henry Gates among them, who overpowered him after the murder. The weapon, a foot long butcher knife, was recovered from the river.

Boston Charles River Back Bay Boston University Fidella Briand Fisher Business School Harry Adams Somerville Harold Breski Bridgeport Pelice

Memorial Day observances by U S troops in London and Ulster

In London on Memorial Day United States Ambassador John G Winant led American ceremonies. US troops in Northern Ireland held graveside services for four comrades who died in Ulster since January. The American Legion laid a wreath at the Cenotaph while the National Women's Relief Corps and the G A R auxiliary laid flowers before Lincoln's statue in Westminster.

London United States John G. Winant Northern Ireland Ulster American Legion National Women's Relief Corps Auxiliary of the Lincoln Westminster

Tornado and hail devastate Guymon Oklahoma downtown

A June 1 tornado ripped through Guymon causing demolition of four brick buildings and damage to several more. A severe hail storm followed for two hours, shattering plate glass and roofs, while muddy floodwaters swept through businesses and residences. City officials prepare damage estimates.

Guymon Okla Main Street Oklahoma Electric Light and Power Company Bud Hays Panhandle News Herald

Bond election at Emporia airport proposal to issue bonds

In Emporia Kansas a citizens committee petition leads the city committee to put a June 23 vote on $250 000 bonds for a municipal airport. Funds would cover site purchase and buildings. The plan is separate from efforts to secure a military or naval pilot training base.

Emporia Kan

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