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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1940

Page

6

Cardinals surge as Cubs pull ahead in flags race

The St. Louis Cardinals under Billy Southworth rout the Brooklyn Dodgers 3 1 and threaten a larger chase of the Chicago Cubs who sit five games ahead. Whitey Moore and Clyde Shoun anchor a steady mound effort as the Reds move within a game of first. The Giants beat the Cubs 2 1 behind Paul Dean's pitching while Bill Jurges homered for New York. The Bees sweep the Pirates 5 3 and 5 1 on two six hit performances boosting them to sixth place as the American League had an idle day.

St. Louis Cardinals Billy Southworth Chicago Cubs Redbirds Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Cardinal Brooklyn St. Louis Clyde Shoun Reds Philadelphia Dodgers Phillies Whitey Moore John Vander Meer Boom Boom Beck Eddie Joost Bees New York Giants Paul Dean Dean Cubs Stan Hack Chicago Bill Jurges Boston Bees Bill Posedel al Piechota Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh Iers

How strong are your bones

A feature explores bone strength and factors that influence it, including nutrition, activity, and age. It highlights how bones respond to stress, the role of calcium and vitamin D, and practical steps to maintain bone health across life stages.

National League Batting Leaders and Top Counts

Danning of New York tops the batting list at .362 with Walker of Brooklyn at .345. Fray of Cincinnati leads runs with 40, while McCormick of Cincinnati drives in 44. F McCormick has 68 hits, with Danning and Whitehead tied at 64. Mize leads home runs with 15 and 9 for Danning from New York. Frey of Cincinnati has 9 stolen bases, Moore of St. Louis 6. Lohrman and Melton of New York share 6-1 pitching record. The item also mentions vacation mail and subscription reminders for the Journal-World.

Danning New York Walker Brooklyn Fray Cincinnati F. McCormick Mize St. Louis Whitehead Herman Chicago Moore Hack Ross Boston Camilli Frey Lohrman Melton

Sights and Stateside Baseball Dust Ups Across Circuits

New York notes mention Cardinal pitchers deep into games and coach Frank Thomas backing a south eastern conference athletics commissioner. talks cover Louis vs Godoy funds, Poffenberger’s 10 win run for Nashville, Bob Quinn about Al Lopez exit, Griffith’s Yankee takes, race to seven wins in ten games, Armstrong training for Lew Jenkins, Hubbell’s sister pitching softball, Shaughnessy backing Standlee, and Alice Marble touring with coach and voice teacher.

New York Cardinal Frank Thomas Alabama Louis Godoy Baron Boots Poffenberger Ceers Cheers Nashville Bob Quinn al Lopez Henry Armstrong Greenwood Lake N. Y Lew Jenkins Carl Hubbell Mildred Oklahoma Clark Shaughnessy Norman Standlee Stanford Alice Marble

Six American Association Teams Chase Wins to Break Tie

In the American Association six clubs below second place seek a push into the first division as Kansas City and Minneapolis lead. Minneapolis won 9 8 over Milwaukee while Toledo fell to St Paul 18 12. Columbus beat Louisville 8 2 to move within a half game of third. Tonight’s games list Sunkel Smythe Nahem Jungles Frasier Sivess Lindell with varied pitching matchups.

Kansas City Minneapolis Millers Louisville Toledo St. Paul Milwaukee Columbus Birds Brewers Indianapolis Sunkel Smythe Nahem Jungles Marcum Frasier Sivess Lindell Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis Brooklyn Chicago New York Pittsburgh Boston American Association Jersey City Montreal Syracuse Rochester Western Association Muskogee Joplin Salina Topeka Springfield Fort Smith St. Joseph Hutchinson Birmingham Knoxville Atlanta Little Rock Houston San Antonio Oklahoma City Dallas Tulsa Fort Worth Beaumont Shreveport

Reds and Saints Seek Road Wins in Baseball Standings Race

Muskogee Reds and St Joseph Saints ride hot with four straight wins as they tour tonight. Reds face Salina Millers, Saints on the road at Springfield, while leaders stay 2.5 games up on the field. Doswell shines in 8-3 Muskogee win. Merrick allows eight Pirates hits but loses shutout by an error.

Salina Kan Muskogee Reds St. Joseph Saints Reds Salina’s Millers Saints Springfield Muskogee St. Joseph Bill Doswell Joplin Miners Hutchinson Joe Merrick Topeka Fort Smith Cards Giants

In verness four-ball golf winners noted in Toledo report

A year ago Johnny Revolta and Henry Picard won the fifth annual In verness four ball at Toledo. Three years ago Carl Hubbell and Giants were driven from the mound for a sixth straight loss, 5-3 to Cincinnati. Five years ago Twenty Grand owned by Mrs Payne Whitney finished seventh in an English first race.

Johnny Revolta Henry Picard Inverness Toledo Carl Hubbell Giants Mound Cincinnati Twenty Grand Payne Whitney England

Yesterday’s Baseball Scores Across Leagues

Results recap from multiple circuits shows Cincinnati routed Philadelphia while St Louis, Chicago, and New York posted varied scores. Exhibition games feature New York beating Kansas City, and other leagues report mixed results with postponements and twilight doubleheaders.

Sports Calendar Wednesday through Friday

The schedule lists Co-Ops against Oil-O-Matics at South Park and Fritzell versus Paper Mill at Woodlawn Park on Wednesday. Thursday features Lone Star facing Auto Service at South Park and Lawrence Sanitary meeting Haskell at Woodlawn Park. Friday shows Oil-O0-Matics versus South End at South Park with Haskell versus Ottawa All-Stars at Woodlawn Park.

South Park Lone Star Auto Service Lawrence Sanitary Haskell Woodlawn Park South End Ottawa All-Stars

Rollie Hemsley still stars behind the plate in cleveland style

The piece notes Rollie Hemsley’s continued punch at catcher, praises his big style, and highlights his return after winter treatment. It mentions left handed hitters in the Southern Association and cites Mike Jacobs denying boxing charges in Liberty magazine. It also references Yankees consistency issues with Charlie Ruffing and Curt Davis remarks about his debut with the Brooks. It ends with vague commentary on Oscar and the Indians.

Dom O’dowell Rapid City S.C Rollie Hemsley Cleveland Rui Southern Association Mike Jacobs Liberty Charlie Ruffing the Brooks Curt Davis St. Louis

One Minute Interview Billy Southworth

Billy Southworth dismisses Medwick after a single ball game remark. The manager downplays any long term concerns about Medwick's performance or potential role with the team.

Billy Southworth Medwick

Feder Picks Louis To Defeat Godoy In Thursday Fight

New York dispatch outlines betting odds and contract terms for a heavyweight title bout between Louis and Godoy set for Thursday at Yankee Stadium. It notes a potential forfeit of 25000 dollars and a 35 percent gate guarantee for Godoy if the title defense occurs outside the United States. The piece suggests Louis as favorite and predicts a seven round knockout for the champion, with longer bouts favoring Godoy.

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Giants Hold Cubs To Six Hits In Second Win This Week

Paul Dean limited the Cubs to six hits as the Giants won again in a week. Clyde Shoun shut down the Dodgers for four hits in his first such feat since 1988. Lloyd Moore replaced early and allowed only two hits by the Phils rest of the game. Bill Posedel and Al Picchota combined to six hits as Boston swept a doubleheader from the Pirates.

Associated Press Paul Dean Giants Cubs Clyde Shoun Cardinals Dodgers Lloyd Moore Reds Philllies Bill Posedel al Picchota Bees Barh Pirates Boston

Senators Struggle as They Sit Eighth in A L Standings

Washington's baseball woes deepen with an eighth place slot and a crushing losing streak. Manager Bucky Harris reshuffles positions as hitters falter with Wasdell and Potahl underperforming, while rookie Early stands out amid overall decline. Sidney Hudson has two wins against nine losses in the Florida league alum.

Jimmy Potahl Minneapolis Lewis Buddy Myer Gerald Walker Senators John Welas Rick Ferrell Jake Early Sparke Harris Sidney Hudson Hudson

Actor Richard Arlen attacked at Wilshire golf course

Actor Richard Arlen reported a man named William Tate 30 extorted him claiming to be involved with Arlen's alleged affair. Tate was detained after a public scuffle witnessed by Bing Crosby as Arlen prepared for the Southern California amateur qualifier. Arlen sustained facial injuries but continued playing.

Los Angeles Richard Arlen William Tate Wilshire Country Club Tate T. F. Mellett Arlen Metropolitan Airport Mellett Olin Dutra Bing Crosby

Youth Barred From Enlistment Over Age Gap

A youth nearly failed to join the national guard after being 6 pounds light. An officer advised bananas and water to gain weight but the lad could not fake age. A birth certificate showing 18 was required, and he admitted he would have to wait a few months to reach adulthood.

National Guard

Fall Fall Leaf Visits and Local Socials in Harveyville area

Mrs Hanna Pfleger and companions visited Bethany hospital in Kansas City to see Betta Davis recovering from recent surgery. Nearby families, weddings, and funerals are noted along with pea harvest, canning, and community gatherings across Eudora and Lawrence.

Hanna Pfleger E. J.gebhart Harveyville Kan Kansas City John Vogel Ocean Park Calif Bethany Hospital Betta Davis Don Daniels Skintook Okla Fred Reetz Albert Stienbring Wesley Norma Jean Arlene Lewis Kirkman Charles Vitt Charlene Carrie Eder Eudora Gretta Lou William Reetz St. Paul Evangelical Church Nieder’s Grove Gretta Lou Dad Daniels Sklatoo Okla Martha Henry Giertz Ruth Reifschmelder Lorene Reetz Gretta Lou Reetz Allen Cochran Robert Schelklack Charles Witt Lila Reetz Deanny Holmes Lawrence Wilam Reetz Catherine Reetz Ray Holmes

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