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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1942
Page
8
Yankee ace Ernie Bonham extends his winning streak to eight with a 4-1 victory over Chicago behind Joltin Joe DiMaggio s three run homer. Fans call it a rare slip for the undefeated right-hander despite the win. DiMaggio also added a single and fine center play.
Springfield defeated Muskogee 18 to 9. Fort Smith beat Hutchinson 15 to 6. Joplin edged Topeka 6 to 3.
Dallas pro Graham Ross warns the golf boom rests on reclaiming golf balls and possible gasoline rationing. He notes golf would shift to city courses reachable by bus if rationing worsens, and distant clubs would struggle. Ross has already sent 4,000 old balls for rebuilding with balata material.
Mrs. Charles McCreight finished second in the Kansas state women's championship at Russell after breaking 88 of 100 blue rocks. The report notes her rapid rise in shotgun sport since taking up shooting at a local club.
The Dallas pro predicts a surge in golf interest if daylight saving time continues. He notes people finish work earlier and have ample daylight for rounds, implying a thriving late-afternoon golf scene.
Chicago notes Jimmy Foxx joined the Cubs to challenge first base. Phil Cavarretta shifts to outfield while Glen Rip Russell risks regular status after his daily homers since Foxx’s arrival. Ellsworth Dahlgren’s earlier sale and a proposed Browns sale are also discussed.
Alsab and Shut Out head a small field for Saturdays Belmont Stakes with a potential $50,000 payout. Lohrinvar Ramillies Half Crown and Wait A Bit are among possible challengers, but the top two hold the title prospects after wins in the Derby and Preakness.
Every month farmers auction thousands of dollars in livestock and farm products through the Journal World classified ads.
Ernie Bonham earned his eighth win with eight scattered hits as he and Joe DiMaggio powered the Yankees past the White Sox with a three run homer. Glen Russell’s first inning grand slam sparked the Cubs over the Giants.Jack Knott defeated the Tigers with six hits for the Athletics. Frank Melton pitched six innings against the Reds and drove in the winning run with a tenth inning double for the Phils. Vernon Stephens collected four hits in five at bats as the Browns beat the Senators. Johnny Sain and Ernie Lombardi helped the Braves beat the Cardinals with Sain relief and Lombardi driving in the decisive run.
Summary of batting, pitching and fielding leaders. Includes players like Reiser, Mize, Ott, Marshall and Fernandez with highs in runs batted in, hits and home runs. Also lists steals and pitching marks for French, Davis, Bonham and others across the American League and National League with team affiliations Boston New York Brooklyn Philadelphia St. Louis Detroit Chicago Cleveland.
The record recalls past sports changes and events with brief notes including Fred Haney's 1940 Browns firing and Luke Sewell succeeding him. It also mentions a polo series game in 193? and Dizzy Dean's reinstatement by Ford Frick amid controversy.
Milwaukee led the league with an aging roster but was routed 8-0 by Columbus as Indianapolis moved into second place. Kansas City climbed to first with two wins over Toledo while Minneapolis split with Louisville. St Paul fell to last as Indianapolis beating St Paul 4-1 strengthened Hogsett’s support.
New York reports recall Herve Lascelles who after losing in 1936 Berlin boxing went to Germany as a Royal Canadian Air Force pilot officer. Iowa star Lee Farmer excels in multiple sports and reached the 1938 national marbles quarterfinals. June Graves pitched a no hitter in Texas high school baseball, and Owensboro's Leonard De Masters struck out 21 batters in two games despite a broken finger.
Jake Wade reports Jimmy Smith, once with the New York Giants, may join Mel Ott to calm Dodgers rough play. Ed Fruitig earned his naval wings. Pvt Cecil Travis notes Buddy Lewis eager to fly. Mather Field’s Joe Marty has one loss since becoming player-manager. Capt Jay Wessels recollects Minnesota football and Al Beane, linking past games with Yale star Albie Booth.
Valley Grove society gathers at the Petrie home for a basket supper and social evening. The next So and So club meeting is set for June 18 at Mrs Raymond Baumgard's home. Memorial day visits include residents and relatives from Topeka and Oskaloosa with births, jury service, and local obituaries noted. Orin Smith dies in McLouth after illness. funeral held in Lawrence with local residents attending.
Mrs. Frank Walter and Mrs. Slavens of Lecompton spent Monday at the R A Hoffsommer home. Edgar Connole and Katherine of Wichita with Mrs. Tom Connole and Florence visited the Will Swadley home on Sunday. Vern Swallow and Alvin and Darlene spent Sunday at the Jake Bidinger home. Clyde Kampschroeder of North Lawrence visited the Richard Kennedy and Ernest Kampschroeder homes. Roy Rake and family of Seneca and Presley Rake of Tecumseh visited the Albert Kamp Schroeder home Sunday afternoon.
A list of interwoven crossword clues and answers references multiple entries for horizontal and vertical sections. The puzzle mentions terms like perching, lariat, tin symbol, and several thematic clues linking actors and objects through cross definitions.
Faul O'Neil traveled from Kansas City to Camp Robinson in Little Rock to see his son Forest. The Kalb and Hammond families hosted relatives from Emporia Vinland and Edgerton over the weekend with readings music and games led by Mrs. Helen Kalb and Mrs. Faye Kalb. Albert Kersey spent the weekend with the Cavender family and Mrs. Kersey returned to El Dorado Sunday.
Lewistown Mont June 4 John Munski Missouri University track star is in the army with brothers Joe and Stanley. Two other brothers Walter and Frank serve in the navy. Sister Margaret seeks acceptance into the womens auxiliary army corps.
A reader comments on the popular nightly feature titled Too Late to Classify that runs in the paper, inviting further reader input and reactions to quirky, time sensitive items.
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