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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1936

Page

15

Louis Schmeling Prizefight Postponed to Tomorrow Night

Rain and forecasts of continued showers forced promoter Mike Jacobs to postpone Joe Louis v Max Schmeling from tonight to tomorrow at Yankee Stadium. Louis weighed 198 pounds, Schmeling later than planned, with possible Saturday afternoon date if needed. Weather bureau predicted fair weather Friday and showers Saturday. Louis traveled from Lakewood NJ, Schmeling delayed by road conditions. Doctor said both fighters in excellent condition.

New York Joe Louis Max Schmeling Yankee Stadium Mike Jacobs Schmeling Louis Jacobs Lakewood N. J Hippodrome Napanoch N.Y William Walker New York State Athletic Commission

Cubs Down Jayhawks in four at Southpark

The Midget league Cubs routed the Jayhawks 15 to 4 in four innings at Southpark. Cubs surged with eight runs in the second after a lone run in the first, while Jayhawks added three in the second and finished with five in the fourth. McGee, Schneider, and McClure led with three base hits and multiple pitchers worked in the abbreviated game.

Cubs Southpark Jayhawks McClure Jayhawk AE Statard Eamunidsen Pringle Rf Kopp Jayhay Frame Robb Sample B. McClure Garicib Denlinger Winters O & M. McCluresrrom 1710 Oo 1 Florance I Cubs T. McGee D. Schneider D. Smith Garich B. McC

Yesterday's Baseball Scores From The National and American Leagues

The Associated Press lists yesterday's results across leagues. National League action included Boston 3 and Louis 6, Chicago 5 over Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh 4, Brooklyn 5, Cincinnati 4, New York 2, and St. Louis 14 over Philadelphia 13. American League games saw New York 15 over Cleveland 4, Detroit 1, and Boston 9 over Chicago 4, with Washington 2. American Association results featured Columbus 7 over Kansas City 6 in 12 innings, and Toledo 5 over Milwaukee 4 plus Toainnapotia 10 over Minneapolis 0.

American Association Milwaukee Minneapolis Oslansas City Columbus St. Paul Indianapolis Louieville Toledo St. Louis Chicago Pittsburgh New York Ramisandant Ada Cincinnati Boston Philadelphia Brook Tynes Detroit Cleveland Philadelphi Louia Louis Brooklyn Washington Callodena Kansas City Innnings Paul Louisville Toainnapotia

Major League Leaders Yearly Baseball Stats Snapshot

A hazy year end roundup lists leaders from multiple clubs. S. Martin Cardinals leads batting at .377 with J. Moore Phillies at .360 and Medwick Marshall notes. Medwick drives in 60 for Cardinals while Ott of Giants has 51 RBIs. Jordan Bees tops hits with 51 while Herman Cubs adds 26 doubles.

S. Martin Cardinals J. Moore Phillies Rune J. Martin Vaughan Pirates Medwick Ott Giants Jordan Bees St. Medwick Herman Cubs Camilli Goodman Riggs Reds Moorg Klein Martin J. Dean Lucas French Sullivan Indians Gehrig Yankees Gehring Tigers Foxx Red Sox Roslin Gehringer Jankets Dle Clift Rowns Forx Genvig Powell Piet White Sox Malone Amc Sorrell

Wilson and Company vs Varsity Velvets Softball Matchup

In the softball league at Woodlawn park on Thursday Wilson and Company of Kansas City faces the Varsity Velvets. A slate of junior and midget league games follows with Wildcats vs Cards and Etes vs Odd Fellows at South park.

Wilson and Company of Kansas City Varsity Velvets Woodlawn Park Wildcats Cards South Park Etes Odd Fellows Coyotes Tigers Midland Courthouse Lawrence Topeks

Winsett Leads Red Birds In 12 Inning Win Over Kansas City

Columbus outfielder Jack Winsett belts two homers in a 7 to 6 12 inning win over Kansas City. He also adds a double, two walks, and a hit by pitch as his pace nears Joe Hauser’s 1933 mark. St. Paul, Toledo, and Indianapolis win as Burleigh Grimes faces suspension.

Chicago Joe Hauser Minneapolis American Association Jack Winsett Columbus Red Bird Unser Choe Winsett Red Birds Kansas City St. Paul Louisville Glenn Spencer Saints Jack Tising Colonels Burleigh Grimes Toledo Milwaukee Carl Boone Brewers Mud Hatete Johnson Luke Hamlin

Baer Scores Second Comeback Knockout In Boise

Boise Idaho June 18 Max Baer former world heavyweight champion scored his second comeback knockout beating Bob Frazier 190 pounds Seattle Negro in the second round of a six round bout. A new scoreboard was installed at South Park twilight leagues by Buck Hodges on a tree near the stands.

Max Baer Boise Idaho Bob Frazier Seattle South Park Buck” Hodges

Royal Shoes Trounce Smith Shells In 22 11 Softball Game

Royal Shoes defeated Smith Shells 22 to 11 in a seven inning North Lawrence league game at Woodlawn Park. The Shells errors fueled the Royals who had 11 hits with nine for extra bases including home runs by Oyler Douglas and Curd. Leaders for Royal Shoes included Meyers Evans Durer Douglas Oyler Reed and Ireland while Smith Shells were paced by Nichols Wheeler Buchanan and Gerrick. Umpires were Asby and Dover.

Smith Shells Royal Shoes North Lawrence Woodlawn Park Shells Royzls Oyler Douglas Curd Varsity Velvets Wilson and Company Kansas City Woodlawn Meyers Evans Durer Douglas Oyler If Black Reed Robinson Rogers Rss Giannangelo Pearce P Curd Ireland Smith Nichols Wheeler Perry Buchanan Walker Iss Treete Materly Gerrick Mahan Johnson Welch P Reusch P Sheppard Wright Rosal Shoes Smith Sheils Tser Son Bose Reusch Asby Dover

Omaha Meets His Match in Ascot Gold Cup Race

Omaha, the American colt, finished second by a short head to Quashed, Lord Stanley’s filly, in Ascot’s two and a half mile Gold Cup. Bokbul was third as Quashed captured a historic, late-rly surge for a strong finish despite a 4:33 5- seconds clocking, well behind the 4:16 3-5 record.

Ascot Eng William Woodward Omaha Lord Stanley Gallant Fox-Flambino Baron Eddouard de Rothschild Quashed Royal Myth

GeNIGHTOS St Louis-John Henry Lewis World Title Bout Report

St Louis John Henry Lewis stopped Tony Sauco in Philadelphia in a non-title bout. Joe Alvanter outpointed Joe Ghnouly in St. Louis. Al Quaill defeated Roscoe Manning in Newark New Jersey. Ken Overlin edged Jimmy Jones in Baltimore. Al McCor knocked out Larry Johnson in Boston.

Associated Press St Louis John Henry Lewis Phoenix Ariz Tony Sauceo Boston Joe Alvanter Kansas City Joe Ghnouly St. Louis Newark X. J al Quaill Pittsburgh Roscoe Manning Nutley N. J Baltimore Ken Overlin Richmond Jimmy Jones Quebec al McCor Larry Johnson Chicago

Lawrence Sanitary Nips Court House 3 1 In South Park

Lawrence Sanitary wins 3 1 over Court House in a tight junior league game at South Park. Maiden pitched two hitters for Lawrence, while Wise and Wagner held the Sanitarys to three hits. Key hits include Moon doubles and Maiden double driving in runs in the third inning.

South Park Lawrence Sanitary Court House Wise Wagner Buck Moon Dodson Lawrence Sanitarys Koch Stevens Maiden Wpore Guenther DO Buck Dadeon Collins Peters Sip Dauphrin Trefz MW Zipp Kopp Torgenvon Barnete

Yankees and Reds stars shine in split doubleheader showdowns

Charley Ruffing and Lou Gehrig led the Yankees in the opener with two homers and a fifth straight win as the Indians fell. Gehrig added a homer, triple and two singles in the nightcap. Ernie Lombardi met the Giants with a two on blast in 4-2 win for Cincinnati. Bill Swift limited the Pirates to seven hits and homered in a 14-5 victory. Lyn Lary drove in the winning run for the Browns against the Athletics. Johnny Stone's solo shot broke a pitchers’ duel in Washington's 22 win over Detroit. Virgil Davis filled in at third for Cardinals, driving in four in the nightcap as Bees and Cards split. Ken O'Dea had five RBIs for the Cubs in a 5-3 win over Philadelphia. Wes Ferrell and the Red Sox beat the White Sox 9-4 with a homer.

Associated Press Charley Ruffing Low Gehrig Yankees Indians Gehrig Ernie Lombardi Reds Giants Bill Swift Pirates Dodgeers Lyn Lary Browns Athletics Johnny Stone Senators Tigers Wally Berger Bees Virgil Davis Cardinals Farmer Ken O'Dea Cubs Phillies Wes Ferrell Red Sox White Sox Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Jimmy Foxx Washington Senators St. Louis Browns Pittsburgh Pirates Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Cincinnati Reds

Wrestling Last Night in Various Cities

Associated Press reports results from several bouts. Montreal fighter Robert defeated Washburn in two falls. Holyoke’s Chief Little Wolf beat Henry Piers in two falls. Karl Pojello showcased in Springfield by tossing Mammoth Baba in two falls in Chicago. Turkey match concluded with two falls.

Associated Press Montreal von Robert Aontreal Jack Washburn Los Angeles Holyoke Mass Little Wolf Chicago Henry Piers Holland Springfield Karl Pojello Mammoth Baba Turkey

National A A U decathlon trials set for Marquette

Milwaukee hosts the national A A U decathlon championships at Marquette stadium June 26 and 27. The field includes three U S Olympic decathlon contenders seeking to defend the 1932 title won by Jim Bausch. Favorites include Bobby Clark Glenn Morris and Clyde Coffman as Central Olympic trials run concurrently.

Milwaukee Wis A.A.U Marquette University United States Berlin Jim Bausch Kansas Los Angeles Marquette Bobby Clark San Francisco Olympic Club Glenn Morris Denver Athletic Club

Roundup of Baseball News and Upcoming Fights in New York

Sports circular notes Batters for Friday Louis pitching Schmeling catching with Dodgers. Butcher replaces Baker after Bordegaray foul tip. Brittle hands may keep Hill Brubaker from boxing prospects. Over 100 babies named for Joe Louis in past year. DiMaggio likely AL All Star. Mancero set for title defense at Elmsford. Warneke helps wife knit in Arkansas. Manero irons lead to birdie on 16th in final round. Cronin returns to Red Sox lineup proving old form in fielding and hitting.

New York Louis Schmeling Daffy Dodgers Butcher Baker Bordegaray Dodger Hill Brubaker Joe Louis Joe DiMaggio Tony Mancero Elmsford N. Y Lon Warneke Cub Norman Ark Tony Manero Tony Red Sox Joe Cronin

Louis Sees Earnings Reach 500000 By Friday

New York report details Joe Louis planned earnings from boxing dwarfed by managers shares taxes and expenses. It notes his $360000 earnings in under two years and $130000 to managers while outlining living costs for his family and plans for a $1000 monthly life income by age 31.

New York Max Schmeling Joe Louis Jack Blackburn Joe Chicago Louis

Unusual Things Happen in Western Association

In an unsettled Western Association evening Springfield beat Muskogee 6 4 with Muskogee’s Ted Jennings hitting his 15th homer. Ponca City Angels beat the Miners 6 5 behind Myers six hit pitching while Bartlesville won 4 1 over Hutchinson on Pintar’s steady mound work.

Kansas City Springfield Joplin Bartlesville Ponca City Angels Miners Myers Muskogee Ted Jennings Hutchinson Pintar

PutS Catcher On Third Base Job In Cardianl Shuffle

Frankie Frisch moves Virgil Davis from catcher to third base for St Louis in a doubleheader split with Boston. Davis handled five chances and had three hits with four RBIs in the nightcap while Bruse Ogrodowski has taken over catching duties. Other notes include Cubs beating Phillies 5-3 and Yankees sweeping Indians 15-4 and 12-2. Road-work bids announced for seven Kansas counties with openings in July.

Associated Press Frankie Frisch St. Louis Cardinal Ivory Department Frisch Virgil Davis Husky Davis Brusie Ogrodowski Lippy Leo” Durocher Cardinals Boston Bees Roy Parmelee Gaspass Gang Topeka Harry Darby Mankato St. John

Torrance Chasing Olympic Shot Put Title in Berlin

Baton Rouge police officer Jack Torrance, world champion shot putter, trains for the Olympics after a Sugar Bowl indoor throw of just over 54 feet. He weighs about 317 pounds, plans stronger preparation, and faces rivals aiming to surpass 54 feet en route to Berlin and the 1936 Olympic record.

Jack Torrance Baton Rouge Big Jack Sugar Bowl New Orleans Torrance Louisiana State University Berlin Leo Sexton Los Angeles

Record progress in shot put history through 1980s

The article traces shot put records from Ralph Rose's 51 feet in 1909 to Torrance's 57 feet and notes the evolution of the mark by Germans and Americans. It recalls Rose's 1904 Olympic title, 1908 London record, and 1912 near miss, and contrasts early champions with 1980s prospects for making the US team.

Ralph Rose Hirschfeld Germany Rose John Kuck Leo Sexton Johnny Lyman Torrance Big Jack St. Louis London Pat MacDonald Pat United States

Tunney Welcomes Third Son in New York

Former heavyweight champion Gene Tunney and wife Mary Josephine Lauder welcomed their third son weighing eight pounds at the Harkness pavilion of the New York Medical Center. The family, noted for the "million dollar gate" era, includes sons Gene Jr born November 1931 and John Varick born June 1934.

New York Gene ‘Tunney Louis Lechmealing Tunney Mary Josephine Lauder Harkness Pavilion New York Medical Center Polly” Lauder Greenwich

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