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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1943
Page
5
Chicago June 8 Major colleges face a manpower shortage due to war. Big Ten strengthens schedules while dropping some interregional games. Major staff losses hit Kansas Kansas State and Nebraska, with reliance on freshmen and 4-F players for several teams.
American Association results show Louis defeating Kansas City 5 to 0. Standings include St. Paul 1-1, Columbus 0-0, Minneapolis 5, Toledo 4, Milwaukee 4, Indianapolis 3. National League Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 4 to 1. American League had no games.
Art Rooney co owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers suggested that NFL teams may consolidate to a six or seven team league next fall due to manpower shortages. Only four of ten teams announced they would operate this year with others in doubt or out.
Mirror EW reports on past events including Newark and Jersey City baseball bans under stricter army dimout rules. It recalls Gene Sarazen and Lawson Little tying for first in the national open at Cleveland, with Ed Oliver disqualified for early start. It also notes the Yankees’ slide in the American League standings five years ago.
Effective July 1 1943 the Kansas Fish and Game Commission allows boats with motors not over five horsepower for fishing on state lakes. Permits free on request from Director Guy D Josserand. required on person. revocable for violations. Night fishing approved to aid war nerves. 1944 licenses on sale June 20. 1943 sales near 3125 in Douglas County.
Journal-World classified listings show hundreds of properties sold over the past year. Low costs and quick results drew buyers to the listings, suggesting robust local activity in housing and farming real estate.
The profile on Earle Reynolds 75, a former jockey and racing figure who mentored roller skaters for a circus. He recalls Latonia racing memories and his father strapping his skates, plus Gates famed bets at Brighton Beach in 1905 including a $420000 wager and $92000 win.
The reminiscence session meandered through Reynolds tales of 1914 Australia during the White Sox and Giants world tour and McGraw choosing him to explain the game to the governor-general. Skater's Palestine detour and Eddie Lemaire's naval service followed before any questions about the grandson’s national figure skating title victory.
Lieut. Ben Douglas arrives in Lawrence to take over athletic duties at the war training service school for naval aviation cadets at the University of Kansas. He comes from the Navy Pre-Flight school in Iowa City and formerly coached at Grinnell College. Training emphasis includes swimming and daily physical conditioning with basketball soccer military track gymnastics tumbling wrestling and touch football.
Ollie Hunter of Notre Dame has entered the National Collegiate track meet at Northwestern University. California’s Ralph Dewey and Texas’ Jerry Thompson, Drake Relays two mile winner, are ranked as Hunter’s top rivals. The event is slated for Saturday in Evanston Illinois.
New governors for Kansas Lions for the coming year will be A. S. Glover of Wichita district 17K R. B. Laing of Abilene 17A and O. V. Manninga of Garden City Kan. They were elected at the close of the annual convention.
Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5 to 4 as Frankie Gustine and Bob Bragan pace the offense. The win pulls Brooklyn toward the National League lead held by the St. Louis Cardinals, with both leagues featuring light schedules this week before a full slate resumes.
The University of Kansas launches the Victory intra mural basketball league tonight at 8 with Betas vs Jolliffe hall and Phi Gams against Battenfeld hall. At 9, Sig Alph faces Templin and John Moore Co Op meets Phi Psi as a round robin schedule spans three weeks.
Harry Stuhldreher, famed Wisconsin coach, is selected to head the College All Stars in the tenth annual charity game against the Washington Redskins at Dyche Stadium Evanston on August 25. His four fellow coaches will be announced later.
Reading PA June 8 reports 16 year old right hand pitcher Forrest Helder threw his second straight no hit no run game. He has eight wins in eight starts and led Southern high to the Junior league championship by blanking Southwest Junior High 30.
Count Fleet trainer Don Cameron reports no bone injury in the colt's swollen left ankle after X rays. The three year old champion may start in the Arlington Classic at Chicago on July 24 if swelling subsides in three to four days.
Chicago June 8 chairman Sheldon Clark and commissioners Harry Scranton and Maj. Gen Roy D Keehn of the Illinois athletic commission suspend Fritzie Zivic indefinitely for failing to fight Tommy James in Chicago last night The Pittsburgh welterweight had warned weeks earlier he could not meet James because of a date conflict Clark said the National Boxing Association may concur in the action.
The K U Machinists Mates softball team will play Vinland tomorrow at 8 under South Park floodlights. Last week they lost 8 to 2 to the Olathe Airbase club. Olathe will return Wednesday evening June 16.
Mrs Will Payne opened the monthly social for past matrons with Mrs Emily Bowen assisting and Mrs Celia Phinney and Mrs Ida Mc Creight hosting contests. Prizes awarded, the paper edited by Mrs Elizabeth Slade. Military personnel reports include Lieut Leland Huddleston’s ten day furlough from Kansas City. Several local marriages licensed by Judge Claude Kimmel and licenses issued by Arthur Ferris. County education notes report a teacher shortage and high pay for beginners.
A cryptic crossword style clue list with numbered items and scattered letters. Entries include military warning devices, chemical terms, and geographic hints, plus a long jumble of overlapping letters and stray fragments that resemble a pastiche of crossword fodder.
Census shows county population falling by over 700 due to war mobilization. Officials vote pay raises for deputies and road workers. several locals visit kin, with Red Cross seeking helpers. Notes on submarine training for Keith McCoy and community events at the June W S of C gathering.
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