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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1938
Page
10
Schmeling arrives in New York ahead of the 15 round heavyweight title fight with Joe Louis at Yankee Stadium. The German seeks a second win after their 1936 match and a 12th round knockout. About 75 000 fans are expected for a $900 000 gate as experts split on the outcome.
Plans for weighing in at noon and brisk advance ticket sales set the stage for the Schmeling Louis bout. Dr. William Walker deems both in perfect condition while experts and ex champions offer sharp, mixed forecasts. Weather is favorable and radio screen rights may push the million dollar gate. Max Baer notes Louis’s recent form and predicts a knockout in a heated classic.
New York reports the world heavyweight championship bout between Joe Louis of Detroit and Germany's Max Schmeling at Yankee Stadium. The fifteen round main event is slated for 8 p.m. CST with a potential rain date set for June 23 and anticipated attendance near 75 000 and receipts around 900 000 dollars.
A historical survey explains early silk production from 2600 B C onward noting monks smuggling eggs to Constantinople and Justinian’s monopoly. It describes Persian silk farming methods and a claim about 2000 to 3000 feet of silk per cocoon. It also covers French hail rods trials and their failure.
Tuesday shows Jay Hawks meet Cubs at South Park at 6.00. Tonganoxie faces Union Cab in Girls at South Park at unspecified time. Senior softball City faces Auto Service at South Park at 9.00. Paper Mill meets Others at Woodlawn Park at 7.30.
The Kansas Electric Power softball team defeated the Cutters 13 to 6 at Woodlawn park. KE P piled 11 hits, led by Reed and Oyler doubles and Reed’s home run. Pitcher Herb Pine earned the win as errors marked the erratic seven inning game.
The Barbers routed the Odd Fellows 15 to 0 and the South End beat the Co-Ops 11 to 7 in senior softball at Southpark last night. Scores were 15 0 and 11 7 for the two games.
The record lists American Association games including Toledo 10 over Milwaukee 9 and Kansas City 13 over Columbus 3. Other results show Minneapolis 6-4 over Indianapolis 1-9, St Paul 7-10 over Louisville 2-3, and Chicago 5 over Brooklyn 1 in 13 innings. Also BAN JOHNSON BASEBALL Beloit 10 over Concordia 9.
A June 21 roundup cites Louis in a projected ten rounds or less, mentions Vander Meer no hitter fame and McKechnie field reaction, Braddock refereeing, Ambers training for a July 26 title bid with Armstrong, Bill Terry’s pennant doubts, Tubby Walton umpire in Georgia, Dick Merrill’s Aqueduct winnings, and a historic 1898 Nameoki bout.
Lincoln Park posts the first session schedule listing games from June 21 to August 10 featuring Ramblers Brown Bombers Mules Mohawks Bulldogs Skatz girls Midges 7 Open and C C C 767 two teams among others with matches on consecutive days and varying pairings.
A year ago Yale captured the eastern intercollegiate baseball league crown by defeating Harvard 7 4 in a 14 inning classic. The win highlighted a season of strong pitching and clutch hitting for the Bulldogs.
The report notes Ival Goodman drove in the deciding run with a triple after an initial RBI fly, as Reds defeated Bees 3-1 in 13 innings. Bill Lee earned a 5-1 Cubs win over the Dodgers with seven hits and three walks, fanning five for his eighth victory. Flash Gordon contributed two singles and a homer, while Chan Adler hit a homer and a single in an eight hit effort to beat the Browns 8-4.
Lou Fette's winless streak grows as he endures a tough season with the Boston Bees. Cincinnati’s 18 inning 3-1 win, aided by Lonnie Frey on base and Ival Goodman’s timely hits, shifts pennant race standings near the top. The Cubs stay close by routing Brooklyn, while the Yankees pull even with St Louis in the American League replay.
Indianapolis Indians aim to extend leadership in the American Association as they face St. Paul Saints after St. Paul snapped Louisville streaks. Kansas City beats Columbus, while Minneapolis and Indianapolis split a twin bill with a 9 to 4 Tribe win in the nightcap. Norman Branch relieved in victory.
Minneapolis slugger Williams, who had a 21 game hitting streak, went hitless in the first game but belted his 22nd homer in the second. Toledo rallied with three runs in the ninth to edge Milwaukee 10 to 9 in a high scoring clash.
A compilation shows Batting leaders Medwick Ott Goodman and Martin with top averages, runs, and RBIs. Pitching leaders Klinger Grove and Allen appear, while other stars like Averill Foxx Lewis Gehringer and Kreevich table the season highlights. A note says Department of National Economy experts study Mexico's coffee industry after Brazil announced free export.
Overbrook hosts a covered dish luncheon at Mrs. J H Culbert sen home with several members absent. The Boy Scouts plan a camping trip. A string of local visits, graduations, and illnesses follows, including a 50th birthday of the Overbrook Citizen and a history of the local newspaper.
Former heavyweight champion Jess Willard, 1915 to 1919, appeared live on NBC Red via WREN studios in a three minute interview. He and friends filled the Silver Studio as engineers prepared the wire for Chicago and the Red network. Willard predicted Schmeling will beat Louis, citing Schmeling’s past record, and then headed to Glendale with his wife after autographing for local boys.
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