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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1940

Page

8

Tigers' In Four Way Race Boost From Bridges Victory

The Detroit Tigers moved to second in the American League after a 6-1 win over the New York Yankees as the Red Sox topped the Indians 9-2. Pitcher Tommy Bridges earned a five-hit victory supporting 11 team hits including three homers.

Detroit Tigers Tigers New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians Oesset Charley Gehringer Hank Greenberg Yankees Red Sox Indians

Sports Calendar Tonight at City Parks

Lawrence Sanitary faces Paper Mill at Woodlawn park this Thursday evening. Friday features Fritz Co. against Haskell at Woodlawn. others meet Fritzell at Woodlawn and Auto Service visit South End at South park. General Service clashes with Co-Ops at South park.

Lawrence Sanitary Paper Mill Woodlawn Park Fritzell South End South Park General Service Fritz Co Haskell

Pastor and Conn Signed for 15 Round Polo Grounds Fight

Bob Pastor of New York and Billy Conn of Pittsburgh were signed today for a 15 round bout at the Polo Grounds. Mike Jacobs of the 20th Century Sporting Club announced the arrangement.

Sign Pastor

Old Grad Seniors Golf At Lawrence Country Club

An Old Grads versus Seniors golf match at Lawrence Country Club drew attention to Dr. Forrest C. Allen and other locals. Weather issues disrupted women’s play, inviting a rescheduled event and a June 25 Invitational for women with many activities planned.

Lawrence Country Club Forrest C Phog) Allen

NCAA reforms push to raise ethics in intercollegiate sports

The NCAA standard overhaul aims to curb athlete aid and raise scholastic and athletic standards. Kansas State Universitys Deane W Malott endorses the plan while leaders urge full compliance from member institutions amid ongoing discussions. Former Kansas hurler Lefty Leill stars in Missouri semi pro play for Lawson Merchants as eligibility questions surface.

Griffith National Collegiate Athletic Association Association Los Angeles Harold Lefty) Leill Lawrence Ban Johnson Lawson Kansas City Police Leill Kansas City Phillips Lawson Crew

Baseball League Leaders Indicate Star Performances Across Leagues

National League leaders include Moore of New York batting .854 with 61 hits by F McCormick of Cincinnati. Danning of New York drives 41 RBIs, Mize of St. Louis hits 17 homers. In American League Finney of Boston bats .381 and Foxx of Boston drives 48 RBIs. Case of Washington tops runs with 48, Moses of Philadelphia 40.

Moore New York Walker Brooklyn Frey F. McCormick Cincinnati Danning Fletcher Pittsburgh Mize St. Louis Herman Chicago Whitehead Medwick Ross Boston Camilli Werber Melton Fitzsimmons Finney Radcliff Case Washington Moses Philadelphia Foxx Wright Greenberg Detroit Mack Boudreau Cleveland Trosky Milnar Newsom

Baseball Roundup Highlights Early Season Performances

Bill Lohrman and Paul Dean each delivered shutouts as the Giants split with the Cubs with five and four hits allowed respectively. Tom Bridges of the Tigers scattered Yankees for five hits. Ted Williams and Jack Wilson of the Red Sox drove in four runs between a homer and a triple and a strong effort against the Indians. Julius Sotters of the White Sox hit a three run pinch homer in the ninth to defeat the Athletics 5 4.

Reds Bobby Feller Tommy Bridges Yanks Red Sox Indians Bob Feller Jack Wilson Joe Cronin Ted Williams Bucky Walters Phillies Cincinnati Brooklyn Dodgers Paul Dean New York Giants Chicago Cubs Windy City Dizzy Paul Bill Lehrman Cubs Giants Vernon Kennedy Sturs Browns Washington Senators Kennedy Dutch Leonard Chicago White Sox Washington Philadelphia Athletics Bill Lohrman Chicago Tom Bridges Tigers Yankees Julius Sotters White Sox Athletics

Mudhens slump and strong start for John Whitehead

Toledo’s Mudhens stay near last in the American Association as John Whitehead, recently acquired from the St. Louis Browns, wins his third straight for Toledo with an 8-hit 3 1 victory over Milwaukee. Whitehead, a former White Sox rookie, is 30 and could return to the majors if his pace continues. Hendrickson notches his fifth straight win for Kansas City over Columbus. St Paul defeats Louisville 6 2 and Minneapolis keeps pace with Kansas City by beating Indianapolis 9 7.

Kansas City Minneapolis Indianapolis Milwaukee Columbus Louisville St. Paul Toledo Brooklyn Cincinnati New York Chicago Philadelphi Pittsburgh St. Louis Boston Defrnitee Cleveland Washington Philadelphia John Whitehead Big John St. Louis Browns Whitehead Chicago White Sox Hendrickson Don Hendrickson Art Herring Millers Indians American Association

All-Iowa golf gag falls flat in national mail tournament talk

A proposed national golf tournament by mail seems impractical due to inconsistent handicapping across the nation. The column name drops Billy Southworth and Ray Blades, noting their contrasts and Southworth’s practical approach. It discusses college football figures and teams, including Nebraska, Don Scott, Ray Apolskis, and Indiana, with references to notable coaches and players and potential changes in leagues.

Billy Southworth Southworth Ray Blades John McGraw Blades Cardinal Chicago Nebraska Huskers Iowa

Yesterday's Results AP Baseball Scores Across Leagues

Results from multiple games show Philadelphia beating Cincinnati 4 to 1 and St. Louis topping Washington 6 to 2. New York defeated Detroit 5 to 1 while Boston edged Cleveland 2 to 1. Several rain affected or night games noted with other league results listed.

Sports Roundup From New York by Epiie Brietz

Del Baker notes the Tigers remain in the AL race with Boston and Cleveland. Armstong gives Maine lad another shot at Portland on June 21. A Chicago museum seeks Maurice Tillett skeleton pricing. Durocher fears right side pains may be appendicitis with Pee Wee Reese still doubtful. Dizzy Dean backs Reds to win bunting per Oklahoma chatter. Guest Star Dick Freeman in Houston Chronicle. Jimmie Kitts shifts from coaching to a hot dog business. Law son Little rebounded from golf discouragement to better form. Brooks eye a pitcher from the Yankees perhaps Hildebrand or Hadley if Vitt waives. Eddie Simms reports a quick date with Louis bout talk. Mike Jacobs to consult directors amid Louis-Godey wars. One‑minute interview with Ralph Guidahl praising Snead swing. Canterbury a pitch and putt course for Snead. If he cannot win there, where can he win. Bleeding Heart notes golfer Dave Funk of Michigan who missed an ace by 18 inches then shot 21 on the 11th.

New York del Baker Tigers Boston Cleveland Henry Armstrong Paul Junior Portland Chicago Maurice Angel Pee Wee Reese Mr. Wrigley Dizzy Dean Oklahoma Reds Ralph Guidahl Snead Canterbury Bleeding Heart Dept Dave Funk Michigan

Bausewein Extends Win Streak as Giants Sweep Joplin

Fort Smith Giants win two by 6-4 margins as pitcher George Bausewein strikes out 13 and extends his unbeaten run to five games. Russell Messlerly hits 11 in game two. Muskogee leads league with 12-7 win over Springfield and Cardinals rally against Reds in late innings. Dixie Hicks homers, plus Wilber Koval Hamby and others also go deep.

Fort Smith Ark George Bausewein Joplin Miners Giants Chick Lupescu Frank Crouch Ne Miners Russell Messerly Topeka Hutchinson Muskogee St. Joseph Springfield Cardinals Reds Challoner Red del Wilber Tom Koval Cards Willard Hamby

Rain Suspends Play As Lina St. Joseph Match Delayed

A local game between Lina and St. Joseph was twice rained out, with the series halted as the weather interrupted play and other teams completed their schedules.

Lina St. Joseph Willy

Renko May Not Return to KU Next Season

Steva Renko, a 20 year old Kansas University athlete from Kansas City, may not play again this season due to severe injuries from a June auto accident. Doctors report damage to the left arm artery, with circulation limited and uncertain strength recovery by fall.

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