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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1942
Page
8
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The St. Louis Cardinals ride a six game win streak and seven straight relief wins into a crosscountry swing. Enos Slaughter homered in the 10th to beat the Giants 4-3 while Nig Beezley **emerges** as a key reliever. The Dodgers linger in contention as the Yankees widen their lead and the Red Sox push a nine game win streak.
Joplin 11 beat Muskogee 7 in a Western Association game. Fort Smith at Topeka and Springfield at Hutchinson were postponed.
State College Pa June 17 Berney Ewell may run the 100 meter at the national AAU meet in New York despite a pulled leg tendon from the NCAA meet in Lincoln Nebraska He jogged a mile and said he would try the sprint if the leg holds up The Penn State star aims to defend his 100 and 220 yard titles after an injury during a broad jump attempt.
Evanston reports a Big Ten victory over the Pacific coast in a six year meet. The Big Ten scored 69% to 57%4, taking all discus places while coast shot put dominated. California's Hal Davis won the 100 and 220 yard dashes with new meet marks, and Ohio State's Bob White swept the hurdles with a 14.0 second time.
Advance sale for the National AAU track championships nears $30,000 with program ads totaling about $60,000 as Dallas withdraws over an $8,500 guarantee. Larry MacPhail warns Dodgers fans that tickets bought from speculators will be refused at the gates and vows to stop service charges.
Chicago June 17. The Hale American benefit tournament opens tomorrow at Ridgemoor with 105 players planned to complete 72 holes. Notables include Bob Jones and Bo Hope in an exhibition. Sammy Snead absent due to Navy duties. Long shots and easy layout may crown a 274 or 275 winner.
Enos Slaughter hit a tenth inning homer and Nig Beezley blanked the Giants with two hitless innings in relief to seal a 4 3 win. Oscar Judd limited the Browns to six hits for a 4 2 Red Sox victory. Johnny Vander Meer blanked the Braves 5 0 on seven hits.
Milwaukee won two of three against Indianapolis as Kansas City lost twice to Louisville. Louisville trimmed Kansas City 5-4 and 5-2, while Milwaukee won 3-2 and 6-8 in the doubleheader. Minneapolis fell to Toledo 5-4 and St Paul beat Columbus 2-1 behind Airt Herring and Harry Brecheen in a pitchers duel.
Tigers general manager Jack Zeller eyed Ernie Lombardi from the Braves as a potential replacement if Birdie Tebbetts left. He halted after Casey Stengel declined, noting Sam is 1-A in the draft and calling the dinner a bad investment.
A year ago Cleveland led the American League by two games as they defeated the Philadelphia Athletics while the New York Yankees lost to the Chicago White Sox. Three years ago California defeated Washington in a four mile varsity crew race at Poughkeepsie with a record time. Five years ago Bryan Grant withdrew from the Queens club tournament due to a cold in the shoulder.
The Navy training program spreads to colleges and high schools emphasizing swimming and mass conditioning. Princeton Michigan Northwestern Indiana Wisconsin Michigan State and Marquette adopt compulsory routines to prepare students for combat. Dick France moves from Indiana class to varsity track as a beneficiary of the program.
The Glen Ridge Country Club names five MacArthur traps around a short hole with donations to U S O and army relief for front traps or left and navy relief for right bunkers. Lew Jenkins delays Boston bout after hand injury while Marine Garvey Young trains. Ray Starr eyes a minor league club after major league career.
Rep. W. P. Lambertson of Fairview filed a petition to appear on the August primary ballot seeking his eighth term as representative from the first district. He is the first candidate to file for the office.
A war rally in Newton is expected to attract about 20,000 people from nearly 30 communities. Dale A. Fisher of the state defense council urged similar celebrations elsewhere. Plans include a parade, a dozen bands, baseball, and a dance.
In Omaha 1938 boy Earl Dew rose to champion status and died after a 1940 crash. Now Earl's younger brother Dale, 16, trains under their father at Ak-Sar-Ben, seeking success after Earl's shadow. Dale has ridden without a win yet but learns the craft and keeps Earl’s spirit alive.
Readers are reminded to have the Journal-World delivered to their summer address. Contact the office at phone 22 to arrange forwarding or temporary service during travel.
Pittsburgh announces the purchase of shortstop Eugene Huck Geary from Minneapolis of the American Association. President William E. Benswanger says cash was involved and a player will be released to Minneapolis while another goes under option to the Millers. Geary reports to Pittsburgh date is not set. The move fuels speculation over Alf Anderson and Pete Coscarat replacing Arky Vaughan.
Topeka June 17 Kansas retailers asked to participate in a July war bond campaign by selling stamps at stores in an amount at least four percent of gross sales volume. Evan Griffith state war bond sales director says the drive aims to raise a billion dollars nationally. Charles P Mayer Hutchinson business man tours retail groups preparing for the sales.
Miss Patty Mae Vendel and Lavere Garren wed Sunday at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. Joe Lane officiating. After the ceremony the couple left for Topeka where they will reside as Garren works at Morrell's.
Mrs Doris Green and Penny Linn stayed with Roy T Green in Bald win last week. Mrs George H DelLozier of Sapulpa Oklahoma visits her parents J E Linsdale and Dorothy. Dale Hobson commutes to Lawrence with Gilbert Kapelle Doris Green and Ruth Gale. Several local families hosted meals and visits. ice cream social June 4 drew a large crowd. Mrs Leroy Stoneking and children visited from Sapulpa. Mrs Ed Stoneking plans a 10 day trip to Oklahoma. Milo Embrey and Ethel Turner visiting locally.
Mr. Lawrence and Mrs. Embrey were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Turner on Sunday. A short Children’s Day program and exercises are planned for the Union Sunday School next Sunday at No. 10 on June 21.
Recent visitors to the Champion home included Everett Ridgway and family, Jolce Hollingsworth, Rex Rogers of Kansas City, and Frank Champion. Mrs. D Rogers returned to near Leavenworth after illness, with Mrs Eva Eurich staying with her daughter. W H Smarr learn Mary and Thomas Barker are at the University of Texas summer session in Austin. The Barker family includes Thomas, professor of commerce at Wayland College Plainsville. Other locals hosted guests from Lawrence and Denver. Jolee Guthrie returned from a Topeka visit. Marian Guthrie's son is serving aboard a tanker on the west coast, with a return card noting he is well.
Miss Beulah Helm and Miss Mabel Moore of McLouth are visiting relatives and friends in Kansas City this week while Mrs. Edgar Osborn of Lawrence spends a few days with her mother, Mrs. Helen Helm, at St Francis hospital.
Mrs Gertrude Vaughn of Elk City Oklahoma spent four weeks with her sister Mrs August Hildenbrand. Homemakers Sunday school class party set for June 17 at Kathryn McClanahan home. Mrs Frank Miller to host Sunshine club June 24 a literary social noted. Mr and Mrs H Li Paslay and daughter Lucille and Mrs Gertrude Paslay moved into Boddy house recently purchased. Mr and Mrs Marvel Kinney moved into Dr Maust home. Mrs Mary Maust and daughter Maxine moved to Topeka June 10. Mrs Margaret Crady entertained Sunshine club June 10. bingo prizes went to Mya Suzy Reynolds and several others. A family night on the high school grounds planned for June 18 with ice cream and cookies. Mrs John Miller in charge. Refreshments served included ice cream cookies and iced tea. Next meeting June 24 with Mrs Frank Miller. Mr and Mrs Gean Boslar left for Colorado for vacation. Rev and Mrs Kellogg left for two weeks vacation. Leo Swansen and Lucila Hildenbrand of Topeka spent June 12 with August Hildenbrand family. Johnny Miller and gon and Joseph Zimmerman of Lawrence spent Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Frank Miller and Mrs Zimmerman.
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