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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1935
Page
6
Evan Edwards notes Glenn Cunningham was upset by Jack Lovelock and Bill Bonthron at the Princeton Invitational. The piece discusses Cunningham fans, his rumored burnout, and forecasts for his upcoming national collegiate and AAU meets as well as praise for Lovelock’s late surge and Bonthron’s strong finish.
Jack Lovelock, the New Zealand runner and medical student, won the feature one mile race at Princeton under Tiger management, beating Glenn Cunningham by a wide margin. Cunningham faded late, Bill Bonthron took second, and 35,000 spectators saw the unlikely six-event meet fail to produce a world record.
Lawrence defeated Leavenworth 6 to 5 in a Ban Johnson League game at Holcom's Grove. Babcock drove in three runs, with Lawrence rallying in the eighth to take the lead and added three more in the final frame. Leavenworth built an early lead, but Lawrence battled back as heat slowed play and key plays, including errors and steals, shifted the momentum. Next games: Lawrence hosts Haskell then Lone Star, with a following Sunday visit from Kansas City.
Omaha, Neb June 17. Paul Hamman secretary of the Omaha club of the Western League said the Packers would open a home series here Wednesday under league management unless a buyer is found. He spoke after consulting with Dale Gear president of the Western League, amid efforts to secure a new owner as Mrs E B Branconier of St. Louis withdrew financial backing. Ed B Tracy, former St. Joseph club owner, was reported interested in taking over the franchise.
The engagement of William Robert Bonhmm, former Princeton track captain, to Miss Marion McLennan was announced. The couple plan a June wedding in Montreal with Miss McLennan’s parents confirming the June date.
Pleasant Grove win 9 to 2 on the local diamond as Watson Brothers fielded a depleted lineup with Bob Oyler drafted for center. Harris had two singles and two doubles, Pugh made two stellar catches, and a July 14 rematch is set back here.
Rinckamatt peal Boston 6 7 Kego 6 Brooklyn 7 St. Louis 3 New York 7 Pittsburgh 12 Philadelphia 4 Boston 0-3 Cleveland 4-9 Washington 17-9 St. Louis 6-10 Philadelphia 3 Detroit 13 New York Chicago postponed due to rain American Association Toledo 2-4 Columbus 7-6 Milwaukee 10 Kansas City 3 Lonlavilie Jualenanolls 8 Second game postponed St Paul Minneapolis postponed
The calendar lists games across softball and Midget League with multiple matchups including Goodrich versus Carl’s and Civics versus Varsity Velvet on Monday and Tuesday plus midweek contests. The schedule also notes the National collegiate track meet at Berkeley California over two days and other regional pairings across divisions.
Johnny Revolta, a recent graduate from the boywonder ranks, won the Western Open at Chain o’ Lakes course with a 72 hole total of 290, four strokes ahead of Willie Goggin. The payout was $500 in cash, boosting Revolta’s earnings to nearly $5,000 since last fall. Other low scorers included Nelson 296 Metz 299 and Thompson 298.
Indianapolis moved back to first place by beating Louisville in 11 2 innings as St Paul and Minneapolis sat idle. Milwaukee closed in, winning a doubleheader over Kansas City while Kansas City slipped past. Zwilling day celebrated for the Blues manager as they split the twin bill. Also noted are a chain letter incident in Coffeyville and a purse theft remedy finding in Tulsa. The Rose Show at Thomastville, Ga draws 20 000 to 40 000 annually.
In a rare pitching line Poindexter gave up four hits in 635 innings, costing him the loss as Williams spun a strong outing. Poindexter recorded two early runs in 3 percent of an inning, absorbing the defeat.
Braves pounded Clarceinnatt pitching for five hits including Snomer in a doubleheader. Mel Harder and Earl Averill of the Indians led the attack with Averill homering and adding two doubles and a single in two games. Tex Carleton of the Cubs held the Dodgers to seven hits for his first win in a month. Joanniny Stone and the Senators combined for eight hits with five for extra bases in ten at bats. Mickey Haslin drove in four runs with a homer and a single for the Phillies. Lynwood Rowe of the Tigers limited the Athletics to six hits in a second straight win. Hank Leiber of the Giants hit two home runs against the Cardinals.
Police and volunteers search ravines for Carl Jones a 48 year old taxi driver missing since last night after his cab was found abandoned on Roe boulevard in the Rosedale section a blood stained card and an empty Dillroad inside. Police Captain Stanley Beatty believes Jones may have been slain and notes threats within the taxi driver community. Jones is married with six children.
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