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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1941

Page

7

Red Sox Surge Past Indians In Junior Loop Rally

Boston Red Sox rally past Cleveland 14 1 to move up to third place as Mickey Harris earns another win. Ted Williams homer and Dom DiMaggio first, Cronin triples with two on, Foxx doubles with bases loaded in a 16 hit attack. Indians drop to second after Athletics beat White Sox 9 3. Rain halts NL play.

Philadelphia Athletics A’s Boston Red Sox Joe Cronin Jimmie Foxx Cleveland Indians Mickey Harris New York Sox Cleveland Ted Williams Dom DiMaggio Cronin Foxx Indians Athletics Chicago White Sox Jack Knott Detroit Tigers New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Luke Sewell Washington Senators Dennis Gatehouse Senators

Ban Johnson Results Pittsburgh Parsons 3

Concordia 7 Junction City 6 Manhattan 4 Marysville 0. Local scores show Concordia and Manhattan achieving decisive wins while Pittsburgh and Junction City clash in a tight matchup.

Ban Johnson Pittsburgh Parsons

Baseball leaders of era show Williams Cronin and DiMaggio top stats

American League leaders include Williams batting .434 and Cronin .373 with J. DiMaggio and D. DiMaggio driving runs. pitchers feature Feller 11-2 and Lyons 51 losses. National League highlights list Reiser hitting .361 and Slaughter 63 hits with Moore 39 RBIs. pitching leaders Warneke 1-? and Wyatt 9-2.

Williams Boston Cronin J. DiMaggio New York D. DiMaggio York Detroit Keller Chapman Philadelphia Cramer Travis Washington Keltner Cleveland Johnson Case Feller Lyons Chicago Reiser Brooklyn Slaughter St. Louis Moore Hack Nicholson Ott Brown Mize Dallesandro riples—Moore Lavagetto Medwick Camilli Frey Cincinnati Warneke Wyatt

K S Elects Captains for Kansas State Teams

Ed Darden of Manhattan was chosen captain of next year's Kansas State College track team and Marshall Stover of Manhattan was named captain of the swimming team at the campus election.

K. S Manhattan Ed Darden Kansas State College Marshall Stover

Big Evening as Brydges Marries at Home Plate

Pi Pitcher Bill Brydges of Fort Lauderdale wed at home plate in Fort Lauderdale Florida on June 6. He delivered a run scoring single to his bride Eileen Field and pitched the first inning before an 8 to 1 victory over Miami. He then left for a weeklong wedding trip.

Fort Lauderdale Fla Bill Brydges Eileen Field Miami

Whirlaway to Run in Belmont Stakes Tomorrow

Whirlaway along with three rivals is entered for the 73rd Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park tomorrow as a bid for the turf triple crown. Whirlaway, Derby and Preakness winner, is the prohibitive favorite in the mile and a half race. The other entrants include Yankee Chance Izabo and Robert Morris.

New York Whirlaway Belmont Park C. V. Whitney Chance Robert Kleberg, Jr Izabo J. Frederick Byer Robert Morris

Tennis Results Heart of America Tournament

In Kansas City on June 6 results from the Heart of America tennis meet show Edison Shire of Independence Kansas defeating John Shelton of Kansas City 6 2 6 4 in the Junior Singles fourth round. Carl Meyer Jr of St Joseph Missouri and John Shelton of Great Bend Kansas beat Kurt and Paul Busick of Springfield 6 2 6 2 in the Junior Doubles quarter finals.

Kansas City Edison Shire Independence Kan John Shelton Carl Meyer, Jr St. Joseph Great Bend Kurt Paul Busick Springfield

Denny Shute Dominates Open Round At Colonial Club

Denny Shute shot 36 33 69 to finish 1 under par in the opening round of the national open at Colonial club Fort Worth. He led a field with many notables behind him while about 8,000 spectators watched. Tomorrow's 36 hole final will determine the champion amid high scoring expectations.

N.E.A Denny Shute Billy Burke Colonial Club Ft. Worth Fort Worth Tex Shute P.G.A Links Vic Ghezzi E. J Lawson Little Dick Metz Jack Ryan Louisville, Ky Henry Ransom Clayton Heafner Harry Todd Dallas Bunny Torpey Dodson, Mo Ted Kroll New Hartford N. Y Bill Kaiser Louisville Johnny Morris Tuscaloosa Byron Nelson Paul Runyan Horton Smith Craig Wood Lloyd Mantrum Chick Harbert Ben Hogan Gene Sarazen Ed Dudley John Bulla Tony Penna Jimmy Demaret Sam Snead Johnny Goodman Henry Picard Ralph Guldahl

Broadway Fight Notes and Sports Buzz From New York

Broadway is saying Arthur Donovan won’t be in there for the Louis Conn bout. Byron Nelson remains a hope for Fort Worth. Bud Taylor’s earnings are noted, while Mike Jacobs’ fights will be broadcast with Dunphy and Corum as a team. Lou Gehrig tributes continue, and Washington crew heads to Poughkeepsie with eleven varsity rowers yet to lose. Edward Mitchell comments on the Indians as they push for the pennant.

New York Broadway Arthur Donovan Joe’ Louis Billy Conn Arturo Buddy Baer Lou Gehrig Roosevelt Jimmy Foxx Byron Nelson Fort Worth Bud Taylor Tord Bud Bill Corum N. Y. Journal-American Don Dunphy Mike Jacobs Conn-Louis Mutual Sam Taub Bill Stern NBC

Conn Confident He'll Beat Louis June 18

Pompton Lakes N J June 6 Billy Conn, the Pittsburgh boxer, is certain he will win the heavyweight title from Joe Louis on June 18. He says he may be knocked down but will rise and outbox Louis, predicting he will make Louis miss while he lands blows and outboxes the champion.

Pompton Lakes N. J Billy Conn Pittsburgh Joe Louis Billy Conn Louis Joe

Sports Cocktail How They Do Things In Texas

The article notes the national open course 13th hole green laid six weeks ago and mentions Flint Rhem attempting a comeback with a South Carolina semi pro team. Ruppert stadium Newark is described as the only baseball orchard in the country with a cocktail men. Billy Conn seeks dressing room access before introductions for the Louis fight drawing mixed reactions.

Texas Flint Rhem Cardinal Grover Cleveland Alexander South Carolina Ruppert Stadium Newark Billy Conn Louis

Mirage of Port Odds and Past Sports Highlights

The digest recounts past sports moments including Sam Snead leading the national open with 67 a year ago, Byron Nelson in 72, a trade move from Cincinnati Reds to New York Giants involving Alex Kampouris, and William Woodward’s Granville winning Belmont Stakes by a nose.

Sam Snead Byron Nelson Alex Kampouris Cincinnati Reds New York Wally Berger William Woodward Granville Mr. Bones

Outfielder Names Traded Between St Joseph Clubs

Joseph Morejoseph an outfielder previously with St. Joseph Missouri is transferred by the St. Louis Browns to St. Joseph Michigan in a cross city move. The deal confirms a shift of talent within the organization.

Joseph Morejoseph St. Joseph Mich St. Louis Browns

Minneapolis Mills Win Pace Ties in Narrow Baseball Day

The Minneapolis Millers moved into first place by one percentage point after two wins over Indianapolis 2 to 1 and 6 to 3. Johnny Grodzicki won for Columbus against Kansas City, while Art Parks and Tex Hughson sparked Louisville’s rally to beat St Paul 4 to 3. Milwaukee edged Toledo 4 to 3 on Red McQuillen’s eighth inning triple.

Minneapolis Millers American Association Indianapolis Kansas City Columbus Johnny Gr Milwaukee Toledo Red McQuillen George Koslo

Oatman Leads Qualifiers in Excelsior Springs Golf Tourney

Miller and Atchison shot two under par 71 to lead 68 qualifiers in the Excelsior Springs invitational. Glenn Oatman tied for fourth with Hudson McGuire as match play began.

Oatman Excelsior Springs Miller Atchison Glenn Oatman As City Hudson McGuire Leavenworth

Brown Floors Angel In Three Fall Wrestling Bout

Orville Brown of Wallace Kansas defeats the Swedish wrestler known as The Angel in a heavyweight match winning two falls to one. Brown used an Indian death lock to win the first fall, lost the second, and pinned The Angel with an octopus stretch in the third fall.

Kansas City Kan Orville Brown Wallace Blacksmith Angel Brown Angel Pas

Springfield Trail Tightens Lead for Cardinals in Circuit

The Cardinals beat the Miners 10-5 as Hopkins won his ninth in a row and Stan Musial hit his twelfth homer. Joplin edged toward wins while Fort Smith and Hutchinson also won, and Topeka at Salina was rained out. Today's slate includes Carthage at Hutchinson and Fort Smith at Springfield.

Springfield Joplin Cardinals Red Birds Miners Yankees Muskogee Jack Mealey Reds Olsen Chad Kimsey Douglas Mabrey Mealey Fort Smith Lloyd Hopkins Giants Hopkins Stan Musial Hutchinson Pirates Carthage Browns Artie Cuccurullo Hutchinson Hurler Frank Mancuso Carthage Topeka Salina

Pleasant Valley Community Notes And Visits

Miss Mary Ann Peterson visits her cousin Mrs. Russel Henderson in Lawrence while Miss Shirley Garratt attends the Meadow Lark 4-H round up in Manhattan. The Meadow Lark 4-H plans a meeting at Pleasant Valley school house June 10 with Petersons and Richardsons on the refreshment committee.

Mary Ann Peterson Russel Henderson Lawrence Shirley Garratt Manhattan Meadow Lark Fred Mencer Kansas City Kan Lloyd Hegeman C. E. Dunigan No. 6 Jack Maloney J. W. Alexander Jack C. E. Francis Baldwin Norma Lynch Evan Griffith

Visitors and Local Guests Share Weekend Plans

Numerous residents and guests from Kansas City Independence Parkville and Emporia visited family and friends in Trinidad and nearby areas. Courting weddings showers and homecomings linked to Park College and local hosts framed a weekend of social calls travel and community ties.

Community Notes From Lawrence Get-Together and Visits

A Wednesday gathering at Mrs. Harry Morman’s Lawrence home is reported along with Children’s Day services at Fairview featuring Evelyn and Clarence. Several locals, including Evan Griffith and Evelyn, returned to Lawrence after months in California and stayed with the Breers. Multiple neighbors and relatives visited, including the Kohler, Thiry, Richardson, and Hiatt families, with several Sunday gatherings noted around Baldwin, Eudora, and Olathe.

Harry Morman Lawrence Evan Griffith Evelyn Albert Lynch Norma Clarence Fairview Vernon Anderson Larry Vernon California Harry Breers Bud Breers William Kohler Neva Mae Bobby Thiry Opal Richardson Morgan Allison Crissie Richardson Grinter Franklin Grinter Carl Koehler Jack McCabrin George Richardson Aren H. J. Peterson Karen T. G. Hiatt Baldwin Bill Hegeman Billy Columbia Mary Ann Harry Broers Larry Jack Bobby McCabrin Cas Koehler Eudora A. I. Holcein Doane UG. G. Richardson Mr. Anderson Roscoe Anderson Olathe

Black Jack native on Parkville homecoming trip

Wille Bixler of Black Jack travels from Vera Cruz New Mexico toward a Parkville College homecoming. Grace Van Tries of Topeka visits family. Grace and her mother meet relatives near Topeka and W A Scott home. Weekend guests include Elizabeth Pearson and Dister family. Community notes on visits and gatherings across local households.

Northwest Missour Beulah. Conn Independence Kan Oklahoma Nancy Bodenhamer Annie Welborn Kansas City F. M. Gordon Edith Legman Bertha White DeSoto R. C. Welborn Dorothy Kalb Manhattan Forest Talbott Effingham Walter Parsons Grace Preston van Tries Cyril Roche Johnny Bell Dorothy Ann Parl Russell Richard Kramer Russell Robert Mobly Clifford Rice Edwin Higbee Vespertine School Wille Bixler Black Jack Grace Hays Vera Cruz N. M Parkville College Parkville Grace van Tries Topeka Walter van Tries Grace Maurice O'Neil A. J. Dister Martha Danny Elizabeth Pearson W. A. Scott Wayne O'Neil Rolland Cora Trusheim Co. C. Waters Will Hilgenfeld Martha Church McPherson Breithaupt Jay Edgerton Ralph Kalb Hilgenfelds Church

Community Notices From Excelsior District

Last week many neighbors attended a surprise gathering for Rev. and Mrs. E. E. Reep and family. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Mary Fleer at Worden Evangelical church. Various residents helped with housework and errands. Ottawa and Baldwin students began summer vacation. Carl Schwarz and Helen Johanning attended St Luke's hospital graduation in Kansas City. Duane Lindholm to attend 4-H round-up in Manhattan as Douglas county health champion.

E. E. Reep Mary Fleer Worden Evangelical Church Marjorie Shuler Albert Schwarz Hallie Hale Anna Johanning John van Valkenburg Topeka Frank Steen Ernest Pohl Donard Gastrock Ottawa Baldwin Carl Schwarz Kansas City

Community Notes From The Starry Flory Neighborhood

Tuesday visits at Starry Flory home and papering at L. W. Haas followed by a busy week of alfalfa, church activities, and social events. Families like Edgecomb Schwarz Lynch Flora and Pohl joined Rainbow 4-H, census work, and Chil dren's day practices. Reunions and dinners tied residents to Ottawa Baldwin and Willow Springs areas.

Starry Flory Blanche Edgecomb L. W. Haas Charley ,Wacker Denver Colg Betty Carl Schwarz Willow Springs Jack Frey Henry Pohl Theodore Glaser L. A. Flora Glen Flora Charley Elm Orvi Pohl Glaser Ottawa

Glass bottle production totals by category reported to census

Annual census figures show milk bottle production at 2 535 000 gross beer bottle output 2 574 000 gross and liquor wine bottles 8 212 000 gross Glass containers for medicines and toilet preparations amount to 17 994 000 Toss.

Census Bureau

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