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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1942
Page
5
New York Giants defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 8-1 behind four-hit pitching by Dave Koslo to climb into third place. Johnny Mize homered in the sixth as the Dodgers widened their lead and other NL results shifted standings.
Manhattan Kansas June 6 P Co S Moli Kansas State College swimming coach for 13 years has been commissioned a lieutenant senior grade in the navy and will report for duty June 15 at Annapolis. He will join the physical education division of the naval air corps.
New reports from clubs show Red Cross tennis tournaments last weekend averaged about $100 per club with around 300 clubs on the list. Officials expect July 4 and Labor Day events to surpass this, while Hale America golf tourney qualifying looks strong with Ridgemoor pledging 7000 dollars in tickets and 64 Chicago clubs organizing a selling drive to push gates toward forty to fifty thousand dollars.
Jimmy Dykes Jr., catcher for Lockport Can-Am League, clashed with an umpire over a close call. He reportedly taunted the umpire from behind his mask, remarking about paying admission to watch from the stands.
The Lebanon Daily News discusses whether Hall of Fame slugger Jimmy Foxx, who recently joined the National League from the American League, remains a defining figure in baseball as he changes leagues and the public eye.
Lieut. Com Frank W Fenno led a submarine crew in Manila Bay and later helped run baseball and softball at Great Lakes with Chief Quartermaster O M Mulkey. Pvt. Pat Abbott, a 1941 golf finalist, skipped classes for Denver tourney while training at Lowry Field. Iceland-born Gene Graff notes island teams organize baseball softball basketball and volleyball with championship tours.
Chicago note from the scoreboard column discusses James J. Dykes warning against a runaway Yankees lead. It highlights DiMaggio Keller slumps, and predicts a possible 16 game margin by July 4. Dykes fears baseball attendance may suffer without competitive balance as Yankees and Dodgers dominate.
Hercules plants from Port Ewen New York Wilming ton Delaware Parlin New Jersey Ishpeming Michigan and others may enter June pistol contests with 388 caliber service pistols. May results saw New River Ordnance first Radford second and Port Ewen third. John R. Welles calls May scores remarkably good and notes teams from multiple sites expected to compete.
Dr John D Ellis of Chicago told the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma that youths under 19 should not engage in competitive rugged sports due to spinal growth risks. He cited adolescent angulation from over exercise in diving football and baseball and warned against early participation until adulthood.
Eight of sixteen conference records were in danger at the Central collegiate meet held at Marquette Stadium. Prelims started at 2:30 p.m. with finals under lights. Notable contenders include Harold Hall Rice Institute Earl Mitchel Indiana Bill Cummins Rice Institute Campbel Kane Indiana Jack Defield Minnesota Bill Williams Wisconsin Jim Delaney Notre Dame Jim Deal Rice Institute Bob Fitch Minnesota. twenty nine schools from ten states entered.
Johnny Neun hired from Newark reshapes Kansas City Blues to win nine straight and 21 of 25 at home. Eric Tipton collects four hits in a 4 3 opener over the Hens as Milwaukee falls behind Toledo in a seven game series. Columbus sweeps Milwaukee 8 7 in a high hit four game set. Van Mungo and Bill Sayles duel in a 4 0 shutout. Indianapolis wins sixth straight, St Paul drops to ten losses.
The Belmont Stakes, enriching owners by 1 331 540 since 1867, adds 44 000 this year and could draw 40 000 to 50 000 spectators. Alsab and Shut Out are the favorites, with Alsab at 8 to 5. Army and Navy relief funds may receive about 100 000 to 125 000 from the day’s track income. Eddie Arcaro rides Devil Diver in the Derby, Basil James aboard. Thirteen juveniles enter a 5 furlong stallion stakes, led by Ocean Wave and Hickory Head, as a special 5 000 Army and Navy handicap draws 13 entries including Widener winner Rhymer.
Johnny VanderMeer, pitcher for Cincinnati, hurled a one hit shutout against Philadelphia, allowing only a second frame single by Danny Litwhiler in a 7 0 victory. Also note past sports highlights: amateur golf champion Dick Chapman defeated Jacques Leglise 5 and 4 at St Germain, and Temple sprinter Eulace Peacock won the national AAU pentathlon.
Public service plea urging workers to join their company's payroll savings plan to buy War Savings Bonds and Stamps for victory. Calls for immediate action and ongoing investments with every payday.
In the Western Association Muskogee defeated Springfield 6 to 0 and Fort Smith beat Hutchinson 16 to 4. Joplin at Topeka game postponed.
Joe Gordon went 2 for 3 in a Yankees win over the Indians as he connected safely in a 21st straight game. Dave Koslo pitched a four hitter to lift the Giants into third with a win over the Cardinals. Lou Finney drove in three runs for the Red Sox in a victory against the White Sox. Johnny Vander Meer and Ray Star combined for a Reds double victory over the Braves. Walt Judnich tripled in the 16th and scored the only Browns run in a win over the Athletics. Joe Medwick Doerr and Phil Cavaretta are noted among other stars. Cubs and opponents each drove in three runs in a divided twin bill. Buck Newsom pitched the Senators to a six hitter and out of the cellar against the Tigers. Johnny Barrett singled with the bases loaded to spark a Pirates rally against the Phillies.
The list shows batting leaders like Phelps and Ott with high averages and runs. Mize and Williams pace RBIs. Holmes and Fernandez top hits. pitchers French and Bonham lead in wins. Includes doubles, triples, home runs, and steals with several teams named.
Six major league veterans join Bobby Feller in a sailor lineup against an all star army nine at the Polo Grounds on Sunday June 14. The five hour all sports card raises funds for army navy relief with players including Sam Chapman Vinnie Smith Ace Parker Freddie Hutchinson Jim Carlin and Mel Preibisch.
The Kansas Editorial Golf association selected Atchison as host for its fall meeting with C. H. Lockwood named chairman. The group also matched strokes in its annual spring meet.
Scotch foursomes at the Country club start Wednesday evening June 10 at 5 30 with Mr and Mrs John Schrader in charge. Golfers will dine together and enter putting contests. Players may come alone or with partners and pairings can be arranged by calling Mrs Schrader or the club.
Andrew Schoeppel Republican candidate for governor concentrates campaign in Kansas City and neighboring counties with a county by county itinerary from Jefferson to Wabaunsee over six days including Wyandotte Miami Franklin Osage and Leavenworth.
In Lecompton the grade school room No 2 hosted a bridal shower for Mrs Sarah Walters sponsored by Miss Gladys Bond Miss Helen Norwood and mothers of the children. Guests listed many community members and refreshments included punch and cookies. Also noted are the marriage of Miss Sarah Slavens to Frank Walters and local club meetings and a new quarry east of the depot shipping crushed rock for a bomber base.
Residents and visitors are listed with weekend visits and travel. Ted Hack Emma Nieder and Katherine Nieder visited the N F Thome home en route to Washington Creek. Charles Longanecker injured himself while bicycling on a steep hill.
The passage lists visits by Mr. and Mrs. Co B Sanders and family, Rev and Mrs. Robbins touring the neighborhood, Guido Schott and Mrs. Ed Williams of Lawrence with Mrs. John Banks, and Mrs Will Curtis with Harold Gilbert visiting Mr. and Mrs. Austin Flory at Lone Star to look after the strawberries on their place.
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