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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1939
Page
7
Tony Galento exudes self confidence a week before facing Joe Louis in Yankee Stadium. He trains at Madame Bey's camp and mocks critics while his manager predicts a six round KO. Galento showcases a 230 pound left hook to the body as his main weapon in the buildup.
The Cubs beat the Jayhawks 13 to 1 in South Park last night in the Twilight League. With nine players the Cubs shuffled positions to reach the big margin before a rain postponement led to rescheduling the Senior baseball game for Saturday.
The Devereaux Milburn polo tournament opens in Wichita Kansas with teams from Ft Sill Tulsa Ft Riley and Wichita competing. The event does not count toward the national tournament. Wichita Fairchield club White team defeated Ft Sill seven to six in the Northwestern intra circuit contest. Ft Sill the champion had a one goal handicap but was out pointed in a hard ridden game.
Donnie Bush may leave field general duties with the Red Sox at Louisville to rest after burnout. Lou Nova plans two south tuneups before a September bout in Louisville. Yale alumnus Walter Klimczak will skip a game to return to Yale for his M A in mathematics with a thesis on polynomial derivatives. Moe Berg is mentioned in pursuit of the Yale graduate.
The Buffalo Times notes early speculation on the 1939 Most Valuable Player honors. It argues Bill Dickey of the Yankees deserves the American League prize and Frank McCormick of the Reds the National League laurels.
AP reports rain and wet grounds cause postponements in the National League games New York at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia at St. Louis. Results show Cincinnati 4 Brooklyn 2 Chicago 3 Boston ly Philadelphia 18 Chicago 3, Cleveland 4 Washington 3, Detroit 5 Philadelphia 0. Western and American Association results include Joplin 3 St Joseph 1 Topeka 9 Springfield Muskogee 7 Hutchinson 2 Salina 5 Fort Smith 2 St Paul 4 Toledo 2 Minneapolis 8 Columbus 4 Milwaukee 7 2 Louisville 5 4 Indianapolis Kansas City rain.
Marysville at Fairbury, Junction City at Manhattan, and Concordia at Beloit were postponed due to rain and wet grounds. Walz Walz, longtime Manhattan College crew coach, formerly sparred with Lou Nova in amateur boxing.
The Saint Paul Saints begin a series in Kansas City after a 4 win by St Paul at Toledo while Minneapolis narrows on the Blues with a 9 to 4 triumph over Columbus. Hutchinson allows seven hits as Hutchinson loses to Milwaukee 7 to 5. Louisville splits, winning 4 to 2 in game two.
Salina Kan June 21 Salina Miller pitcher Alex Weldon struck out 13 and held Fort Smith Giants to four hits as Salina defeated Fort Smith 5 to 1 moving the Giants into a first place tie with Joplin. Joplin topped St Joseph 3 to 1 with Charley Wensloff winning his 11th decision.
Ralph Houk former Ban Johnson player bats .285 for the Neosho Yankees in the Arkansas Missouri league this week. The catcher ranks eighteenth in the standings after 43 games with 158 at bats 25 runs 45 hits eight doubles one triple and one homer driving in 20 while fanning 18 times. The Yankee club is a farm team of the New York Yankees one grade below the Joplin Western association crew.
Bucky Walters of the Reds won his 10th game becoming the first NL pitcher to reach that mark this season. Claude Passeau stopped the Bees as the Cubs moved into the first division with a 3-1 win. Joe Vosmik lifted the Red Sox with two triples two singles and a walk in a win over the Browns. Ken Keltner and Odell Hale drove Cleveland to a 4-3 extra inning victory over Washington. Tommy Bridges blanked the Athletics over a six hit night. Monte Pearson scattered 10 White Sox hits as the Yankees won 13-3. Notre Dame quarterback candidate Johnny Kelliher, son of former Irish star Bill Kelliher, may win his football letter.
Chicago notes a tailspin that has the Cubs in fifth place as Dizzy Dean blames tired legs and lack of effort. Hartnett deflects criticism while owner Wrigley defends the team and previews expectations for a repeat pennant bid.
Rockne and Layden names linked to Notre Dame football star lines now in music. Jackie Rockne and Elmer Layden Jr. perform a piano duet in a Newark recital. Betting legality update in New Jersey.
A golf tip outlines choosing between a chip and run or a well lofted putt for par. It stresses a smooth swing with a slight backspin to halt roll, keeping hands aligned, avoiding jabs, and ensuring the club head stays low and close to the ground. Minimum backspin is wasted. Next the Intentional Slice.
Bucky Walters of the Reds earned his 10th win with a 4-2 victory over the Dodgers. The Yankees exploded for 13 runs in a rout of the White Sox, keeping pace in the pennant race as the Cubs climbed to fourth and weather affected several games.
The Senators drop a 4-3 extra inning defeat to the Cleveland Indians after a long 14 inning win by the Browns over the Senators. The Athletics and Tigers also won 5-0 behind Earl Averill's homer with two aboard.
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