Old Connie Has Something Again In Sixth Place Now
The A's under Connie Mack surged to sixth in the American League with seven wins in ten starts. Sam Chapman and Bob Johnson sparked a 9-5 win over Cleveland as Lynn Nelson earned his fourth, while Yankees fell 8-4 to Detroit. Cronin, Greenberg, and Beers contributed timely hits as NL pennant race tightens.
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Mr. McGillicuddy
Philly
Eagy Connie
Mack
Cleveland
Indians
Sam Chapman
Californa
Shibe Park
Sammy
A’s
Bob Johnson
Bob
Chapman
Old Lynn
Nelson
Alexander Stephens Life and Civil War Career Overview
A biographical sketch of Alexander Hamilton Stephens born 1812 in Georgia. He served in the Georgia legislature and Congress before joining the Confederacy as vice president. After the war he sought reconciliation, faced imprisonment, and later held seats in the US Senate and House before becoming Georgia governor. He died in Atlanta in March 1883. Tomorrow: Farm adviser who couldn't farm.
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Stephens
Confederate States of America
United States Senate
Alexander Hamilton Stephens
Alexander Weephichs
Washington
Georgia
Congress
General Scott
South
Daniel Webster
Union
Confederacy
Richmond
Boston
Atlanta
PESTERDA STARS Shine in Wild 8 Games Highlight Reel
Russ Bauers and Bob Johnson lead wins with clutch hits as Pirates and Athletics topple Giants and Indians. Vandermeer fuels Reds with five-hitter against Dodgers. Cronin homers for Red Sox in 6-3 win over Browns while Medwick goes 4-for-4 driving in three in Cards 9-4 victory over Phillies. Kennedy bests Yankees 8-4 as Tigers allow eight hits. Lewis singles in ninth to lift Senators past White Sox 5-4.
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Yankees
Cleveland
Yanks
Vernon Kennedy
Detroit Tigers
Kennedy
Hank Greenberg
Joe Cronin
Boston Red Sox
St. Louis Browns
Buddy Lewis
Johnny Vander Meer
Cincinnati Reds
Brooklyn
Russ Bauers
Pirates
Giants
Bob Johnson
Athletics
Indians
Johnny
Vandermeer
Reds
Dodgers
Red Sox
Browns
Ducky Medwick
Cardinals
Ara
Phillies
Tigers
Senators
White Sox
Fresh Track Numeral Candidates at K U
Lawrence athletes Ray Harris and Robert Mason join 21 Kansas University freshmen named by Coach Hargiss for numeral consideration. Gwinn Henry will review the list before the athletic board meets in the fall, with other nominees from cities such as Wichita and Hutchinson including Ash Beven Cox Kinney Foy Green and several others.
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Ray Harris
Robert Mason
Lawrence
K. U
H. W
Bill
Hargiss
Gwinn Henry
Richard Ash
Wichita
William Beven
Robert Brown
Hossington
William Bunsen
Overland Park
Chester Cox
Augusta
Richard Kiscoll
Russell
Chris Eberhardt
Salina
Robert Einarsen
Englewood
N. J
Glenn Foy
Hutchinson
William Green
Greensburg
Ted Kinney
Winchester
Darrell Mathes
Scots
Donald Merriman
Marysville
Ralph Miller
Chanute
Martin Nugent
Waltham
Mass
John Ryder
Mound City
Ralph Schaake
Williamstown
Donald Thompson
Agra
Herbert Williams
Oradell
Kansas City Open to Feature Golf Greats and 72 Holes
The Kansas City open begins tomorrow with 72 holes of medal play across three days. Notables like Gene Sarazen Johnny Revolta Lawson Little Sam Snead Horton Smith Jim Demaret and Paul Runyan headline a strong field for the $5 000 purse. Snead shot 72 in his first round as Mangrum Walsh and Bunny Torpey joined him.
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Kansas City
Hillcrest
Fred Corcoran
National
P.G. A
Gene Sarazen
Johnny Revolta
Lawson Little
U. S
Jimmy Thomson
Sam Snea
Baseball scores across leagues from yesterday
National League results show Pittsburgh 4 New York 1 and Cincinnati 4 Brooklyn 1 plus St. Louis 9 Philadelphia 4 with Boston versus Chicago noted. American League games include Detroit 8 New York 4 and Philadelphia 9 Cleveland 5 while Washington edged Chicago 4. American Association matchups list St Paul 5 Columbus 1 and Toledo 8 Minneapolis 5 with Louisville 5 Kansas City and Milwaukee at Indianapolis on wet grounds.
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Pittsburgh
New York
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
St. Paul
Columbus
Toledo
Minneapolis
Louisville
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Wet Grounds
American Association
Y Credo
St Paul
Philadelphia One
Baseball Standings and Leaders Highlight Major League Figures
AP roundup lists top batting averages, runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs and stolen bases with players from Cleveland Boston Washington Detroit New York Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis and others. Pitching leaders include Hubbell and MacFayden with multiple wins.
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Averill
Cleveland
Trosky
Lewis
Washington
Poxx
Boston
Travis
Cronin
Kress
St. Tate
R. Ferrell
Eac
Kelitner
Knickerbocker
New York
Almada
Greenberg
Detroit
Foxx
Lewis Washington
Myer
Kennedy
Grove
McCormick
Lavagetto
Brooklyn
Ott
Herman
Chicago
Galan
Cincinnati
Moore
Martin
Philadelphia
Mize
St. Louis
Rizzo
Pittsburgh
Goodman
Gatan
Hack
Hubbell
MacFayden
Horton Smith Plans Fall Wedding to Barbara Bourne
Professional golfer Horton Smith announced in Springfield that he and Barbara Louise Bourne, linked to Singer president Frederick Bourne, likely will marry in the fall. Bourne family in Washington Conn and Austasia Ga. Also noted Bourne’s status as a top golfer and her recent finish in the Aiken women’s tournament.
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Springfield
Horton Smith
Barbara Louise Bourne
Frederick Bourne
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Smith
Miss Bourne
Perry H. Smith
Alfred Severin Bourne
Washington
Colonels Upset Blues To Tighten Standings
Louisville Colonels beat the Kansas City Blues 5 to 3 as Lester Willis earned his third straight win over Kansas City. Eight hits and four walks helped the Colonels score in the second inning. Milwaukee postponed due to wet grounds, leaving Indianapolis tied with Kansas City.
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Louisville
American Association
Kansas City Blues
Louisville Colonels
Blues
Indianapolis
Lester Willis
Colonels
Indians
Milwaukee
Willis
Bill Meyer
Fred Gay
Colonel
Gay
Minneapolis
Toledo
Millers
St. Paul
Columbus
Tennis Star Leads Marlin High to Honors
Pauline Chilton, a slim blond senior from Marlin High School, is proclaimed the outstanding 1938 graduate. She has claimed the county tennis title four times, the district championship three times, and the regional crown once.
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Marlin, Tex
Marlin
Pauline Chilton
Baseball notes from early headlines on suspensions and retirements
A year ago Dizzy Dean was suspended indefinitely for conduct detrimental to the best interests of baseball. Five years ago Lefty Gomez struck out 13 as the Yankees beat the A’s on a wild pitch. Babe Ruth announced plans to seek voluntary retirement amid a dispute with Emil Fuchs. Ruth was granted an unconditional release by Boston Braves couriers.
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Dizzy Dean
Babe Ruth
Kenesaw Landis
Emil Fuchs
Boston
Braves
Fuchs
Ruth
Lefty Gomes
Yankees
Bobrove
Geis Named Captain of U S Naval Academy 1939 Golf Team
Annapolis Md June 2 P L Geis of Salina Kansas has been named captain of the 1939 golf team at the United States Naval Academy. The selection follows a season of steady play and leadership roles.
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Annapolis
P-L. R. Geis
Salina
Kan
United States Naval Academy, Tre
Father of Henry Armstrong Discusses His Son in Interview
The Armstrong patriarch, Henry Jackson Sr., recalls early years of Henry Armstrong born on a Missouri farm near Columbia. He claims he gave his son the worst licking he ever received and reflects on Armstrong's rise to featherweight and welterweight crowns.
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Los Angeles
Henry Armstrong
Henry Jackson
Henry (Jackson) Armstrong
Henry
Columbia
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Ghezzi and Picard Arrive for National Open at Cherry Hills
Vic Ghezzi and Henry Picard arrived in Denver for the national open set June 9 to 11. Ghezzi shot 35 37 72 on yesterday’s club par, one over par for the open, while Picard finished one stroke worse.
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Denver
Vic Ghezzi
Henry Picard
Cherry Hills
Ghezzi
Picard
American Beats Net Star In French Open Opener
Owen Anderson of Hollywood California upset French Davis Cup player Pierre Pelizza in the French hard court championship opening round. Anderson fought back from a 6-8 deficit to win 6-3 and 7-5, claiming the surprise victory in Auteuil.
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Auteuil
France
D— Owen Anderson
Hollywood Calif
Pierre Pelizza
Armstrong and Ross Scrap Sets Stage for Title Clash
New York reports a heated buildup between Henry Armstrong and Barney Ross as boxing plans loom. Armstrong sparred 20 minutes while experts speculate on fate against Lou Ambers. Other notes include Rudy York’s left field lessons and Burgess Whitehead's season threat.
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Tigers
Yankee Stadium
York
Bill
Terry
Tony Cuccinello
The
Bees
Alex Kampouris
Reds
Burgess Whitehead
Armstrong Shadow
Ross
Junior League Baseball Managers Meet Tonight in Lawrence
Managers of Lawrence junior league baseball will gather tonight at 7:30 in the county school superintendent Harold Fisher’s office to set schedules and discuss the season. Boys born since January 1, 1922 are eligible. Postcards to Mr. Fisher are invited.
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Lawrence
Harold Fisher
Court House
Fisher
Armstrong Is Not Bad As They Say
New York June 2 Henry Armstrong gave Barney Ross a brutal beating and spent hours trying to reach him by phone. Despite the violence he is described as friendly and likeable off the ring. He may win the lightweight crown against Lou Ambers on July 26 and remains a strong favorite with few believing a single punch could stop him.
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New York
Henry Armstrong
Barney
Ross
Henry
Springfield Greys
New ‘York
House of David
Armstrong
Lou Ambers
Ambers
Nat Rogers
Mike Jacobs
Nat
Mike Valentine
Mike
Johnny Rinaldi
Ross- Armstrong
Barney Ross
Davey Day
Los Angeles
Joe Louis
Ceferino Garcia
Come West, Young Women Say Plains Braced by Winds
Gene Howe of Amarillo urges women of the high plains to move west for beauty benefits. He claims constant bracing against strong winds exercises leg muscles, yielding more shapely legs.
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Amarillo
Tex
Gene Howe
High Plains
Plains
Howe
HISS AT JUVENILE COURT PRAISES ABOLITION IDEA
Jesse Olney former judge of the superior court argues in the California State Bar Journal that juvenile courts should be done away with calling them fascist and saying youth are jailed bailed and denied rights on officers orders. He also warns the system lets young criminals escape punishment by reoffering probation rather than real accountability.
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San Bernardino
Calif
Jesse Olney
Superior Courty
California State Bar Journal
Today’s Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
A large mixed list of crossword clues across and down includes many terms such as confront minute groove or channel story metal silkworm finished version sound of pain or sorrow devour trig rid iculous pressed camp ruminant animal tallied dish of eggs bobbin chum bamboo grasses decorate wily rubber storms rain and snow symbol telluria depart secretly purpose dianthus charts again removes dirt small round marks nervous twitching state of disuse shelter ed side stacked measure of length corpulent con flagration surface scornful insolence terminate mediterranean sailing vessel clouds of tone tumultuous disorder gaelic form like and similarly captioned entries across and down lead to a completed puzzle answer key.
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Dianthus
Car Crash Recurring in Tozier Home Tragedy
In Los Angeles a repeated accident hits the Tozier residence seven years apart. A runaway vehicle associated with real estate dealer J. M. Taylor crashed through a bedroom wall where guests slept, sliding 150 feet downhill into the Tozier home during a recent visit.
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Los Angeles
J. M. Taylors
L.W. Toziers
Tozier
Hoisington Man Killed in Kansas Car Crash
Hoisington resident Leo Morgenstern was killed and his wife along with Mrs. Paul Ohmacht of Otis injured when their car collided with another eight miles north of Penel late yesterday. Both women expected to recover.
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Great Bend
Kan
Leo Morgenstern
Hoisington
Paul Ohmacht
Otis
Pene
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