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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1940
Page
6
World series contenders suffered a harsh Sunday as the Yankees Giants and Dodgers dropped both ends of their doubleheaders. Cincinnati Linus Frey hit a decisive homer off Whitlow Wyatt while Vernon Kennedy sparked a Browns sweep with a homer that fueled a 12 6 game two win.
AP notes events from past years: a California crew set a four mile Varsity record at Poughkeepsie while beating Washington, Barney Ross stopped Walter Woods in a non title bout, and Edwin Pitts was restricted by Commissioner Landis from Albany International League club in exhibition games.
Don Wetzel and Robert LaGree tied for medalist honors in the city match play qualifiers to begin July 7 at Hillview. Both KU students from Lawrence posted 76 for 18 holes. LaGree is a KU golf alumnus, Wetzel works with Hillview greens staff and shoots upper 70s. More than a dozen players posted scores as qualifiers continue with Chi Galloway, city titlist, among contenders. Herb Johnson, course manager, asks qualifiers to call with their expected entry times.
Beatrice 4, Marysville 2. Beloit 9, Junction City 2. Larned 16 3 over Liberal 4 2. Tola 6 over Coffeyville 5. Garden City 7 over Dodge City 0. Beloit 17, Marysville 3. Fairbury 5, Junction City 0. Independence 4, Pittsburg 2. Humboldt 13, Fort Scott 2. Manhattan 10, Fairbury 5 night game.
Miss Louise Rust, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Must of Manhattan, was married yesterday to Dan Partner former Kansas State football star and now a member of the Kansas City Star sports staff in Manhattan Kansas.
In Muskogee Oklahoma the Reds widened their Western Association lead by taking two games from Joplin 16 to 8 and 7 to 6. Muskogee now has 32 victories with 15 losses while St Joseph and Joplin hold second and third. St Joseph swept Hutchinson 26 to 7 and then 10 to 9 and 8 to 3. Topeka beat Salina twice and Springfield split with Fort Smith as Ted Novak limited the Giants to five hits in the 6 1 victory. Today's schedule lists Topeka at Joplin St Joseph at Springfield Muskogee at Salina and Fort Smith at Hutchinson.
Cleveland players sign a statement drawing charges against Manager Oscar Vitt and calling for his resignation. In other notes, Snead and Guldoch win Inverness prize, Riggs and Marble win first round in clay courts, Watson breaks decathlon marks, Jameson defeats Berg, Jacobs dominates tourney, Grant bests Henderson, Wolfenden wins A tennis event.
Monday General Service versus Lions at South Park and Oters versus Fritz Co at Woodlawn Park. Tuesday Elks face South End at South Park. Lawrence Sanitary hosts Jack Murty's of Ottawa at Woodlawn Park. Wednesday Co-Ops meet Oil-O-Matics at South Park and Fritzell versus Paper Mill at Woodlawn Park. Thursday Lone Star plays Auto Service at South Park and Lawrence Sanitary versus Haskell at Woodlawn Park. Friday Auto Matics vs South End at South Park and Haskell versus Ottawa All-Stars at Woodlawn Park.
Reports show Kansas University will add fresh football players next fall amid efforts to attract high school talent despite foreign scouts. Coach Gwinn Henry juggles building for 1941 with preserving current players as eligibility issues arise. Ralph Houk and Jack Sands shine in minor leagues and college sports. plan to attend national meets.
In Tulsa Oklahoma golfers practiced for the TransMississippi tournament opening tomorrow at Southern Hills Country Club. Notable players included Harry Todd of Dallas the Western Amateur champion and Fred Told of Wichita former Kansas titlist who posted pars and a birdie before a midday downpour halted play.
Williams son of Dick Williams posted a 50 straight to top field as Lawrence fell to Union Pacific in Kansas City. Dick Williams added 49 while teammates Blondie Matthews C W O'Dell and Deacon Lewis contributed for Lawrence, which shot 236 to UP 244 of 250.
The Toledo Mudhens, lifting from last in the American Association, won five of seven and swept Indianapolis Sunday 4 2 and 2 1, with St Paul also taking two from Kansas City to tighten the race. Louisville climbed to third after two wins vs Columbus.
New York roundups mix college football intrigue with pro notes. Fordham athletic director Jack Coffey visits Minneapolis amid series talks with Minnesota. Dizzy Dean gets one all star vote while Joe Medwick faces public lectures at the world’s fair. Also chatter on Cubs doctors and Fathers Day echoes. Fifteen ex-Oklahoma players unite with pro squads this fall under Tom Stidham’s program.
Frances McCreight four putted No 10 and Chick Pontius faces twenty one putts on back nine. Dr H T Jones carded a five on seven while Roy Miller defends Bromersicks game. Lawrence County club members plan to travel to Wichita for the Kansas state men’s amateur golf meet with Pontius eyeing a pro am with Dean Ritchie. Scraps the dog fends off a six foot ball snake at the club and another reptile is found in a locker room drain. Buddy Edgar hits a civet cat on the highway. odor lingers at the south entrance.
Cleveland June 17. The Indians drop demands for a new manager and Chief Oscar Vitt agrees to play. Most players attend a peace meeting and sign a statement withdrawing last week's call for Vitt’s resignation. Club President Alva Bradley seals the closure with a benediction. Vitt expresses pleasure at the decision and focus on winning games.
Genevieve Johnson F. P. Hormuth Lloyd Shockey D. P. Bonn Floyd Cox Lawrence Hunter C. W. Schubert and Walter Wagner were fined one dollar each in police court this morning for violating the twenty minute parking rule. Allan Ewing J. Killeen and Ellis Barr were fined five dollars each for speeding. Jack Dunn forfeited a two dollar bond on a reckless driving charge.
Enid editor notes Rogers Hornsby can enjoy race action from the ballpark dugout as opponents circle bases in Oklahoma City. The local writer questions Ike Campbell’s take on the scene.
Wires report Cardinal fans will back Billy Southworth after news of Medwick sale. Dempsey offers Miami Beach hotel to Red Cross through Thanksgiving. Bill Terry praised for building up the majors while Moore’s fate looms. Brooklyn crowd wary as a Derby entrant shows weak form at Suffolk Downs. Sunday sports quiz shifts to Friday with no sponsor.
The verse-woven note mocks Oscar Vitt the Cleveland manager as his tense control unsettles both pitchers and hitters. It hints at rumors he may be ousted, reflecting nerves within the club.
National League results include Cincinnati 1 Brooklyn 5, Pittsburgh 5 4, New York 0 3, Boston 5 1 Chicago 4 9 in 11 innings, St. Louis 9 3, Philadelphia 3 1. American League shows Boston 4 14, Chicago 3 5, Detroit and Washington 7, Cleveland 4 4, Philadelphia 2 3, St. Louis 12 6, New York 6 5. International League highlights Jersey City 9 0, Rochester 6 1, Syracuse 12 3, Montreal 4, Toronto 6 8, Baltimore 2 6, Buffalo 6 2, Newark 2 7. American Association notes St. Paul 7 2, Kansas City 4 1, Toledo 4 2, Indianapolis 2 1, Minneapolis 14 7, Milwaukee 8 4, Louisville 5 9, Columbus 3 0 in 13 innings. Texas League Fort Worth 5 0 Dallas 3 2 in 11, Beaumont 5 4, Shreveport 8 1, Houston 4 2 San Antonio, Tulsa 4 1 Oklahoma City 1 in 7. Southern Association Little Rock 0 Atlanta 0 second game called 3rd, wet grounds. Birmingham 4 0, Knoxville 3 2 in 12 innings and 5 innings, Memphis 6 10, Chattanooga 0 0, New Orleans 9 2, Nashville 2 in 41 innings and 5 innings second.
Barney McCosky drove in two runs in the eighth to spark a 7 0 win over Washington for the Tigers. Bob Feller pitched a three hitter to beat Cleveland’s opener, while Al Milnar allowed eight hits to win the nightcap against the Athletics. Ted Williams and Jack Wilson powered the Red Sox as a 12th inning homer won the first game. Russell homered twice in the second win over the White Sox. Vernon Kennedy John Berardino and Roy Cullender helped the Browns beat the Yankees, with homers by Kennedy and others in the second victory. Max Butcher and Truett Sewell led the Pirates to two wins over the Giants, 5 0 and 5 3. Claude Passeau and Bill Posedel, Cubs and Bees respectively, both excelled as Boston won the nightcap after Posedel won the opener. Bill McGee Jack Russell and Lon Warneke of the Cardinals limited the Phillies to eight hits in the opener while Warneke won the nightcap with four hits. Linus Frey and Jim Turner of the Reds homered to split the series with the Dodgers.
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