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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1942
Page
6
The Cardinals exit Brooklyn mired in losses as Mort Cooper shines with a five-hit allowed shutout in game one, Ted Lyons earns his 250th win, and multiple teams post shutouts in a day of MLB action.
John ny Goodman of Omaha, a former National Amateur and National Open champion, will chase his fourth Trans Miss golf title at the Blue Hills course starting tomorrow. Defending champion is Frankie Stranahan of Toledo and Coral Gables, Fla.
New York reports buzz around athletic teams promoting armed forces with enlistment effects. Upper region pressure nears reducing publicity while training continues. At Suffolk Downs a horsemen strike escalates as a popular rider faints from icy water in the stable shower.
Fort Worth sports notes recount Stub Overmier swinging through a third strike and being retired at first as the catcher mishandled the ball. The right fielder scrambled the ball to the bag in time to record the out.
Johnny Nee of the Yankees travels to Florida to recruit high school baseball players for next season. A southern training visit at Chanute Field Illinois prompts jokes about Yankee tricks and duties. Ensign George Paskvan of the Packers joins Lieut Col Bierman’s Iowa naval pre flight staff, with word officers may play alongside students.
A Borger pitcher in the West Texas New Mexico league struggled on the mound with 15 runs allowed and 22 hits in four appearances but excelled at bat. He collected nine hits in 12 at bats for a .570 average leading the league, with eight strikeouts and four wild pitches.
New York reports Joe Louis the heavyweight champion to enter military service at Fort Riley Kansas after enlisting January 12 and being inducted two days later He will complete basic training and focus on becoming a soldier Louis defended his title 21 times during five years on the throne and raised funds for relief through his bouts including 89 092 01 dollars for navy relief and 64 980 02 dollars for army relief through benefit programs
Chicago pro Ben Hogan fires a 271 to win the half America national open by three strokes over Jimmy Demaret and Mike Turnesa. In London Freddie Mills decks Len Harvey in two rounds to claim British Empire light heavy title. Warmerdam sets meet vault record at 15 feet 214 inches as New York Athletic Club tops San Francisco Olympic Club in national AAU track. Dodds beats Weed and Mac Mitchell in 1500m at Moraga. Phelan named St Marys football coach as Strader serves in navy. Valdia Orphan defeats Shut Out in Dwyer stakes at Aqueduct, breaking the mile and a quarter track mark.
Ted Lyons of the White Sox earned his 250th major league win while Tex Hughson of the Red Sox blanked his mound rival in the second game. Mort Cooper and Nick Higbe combined for wins, Bob Johnson and Buddy Blair fueled a split doubleheader for the A's, Cliff Melton and Dom Dalglesandro dominated the other nightcap. Chubby Dean outpitched Red Ruffing in game one, Hank Borowy sealed the Yankees win with a five-hit shutout, Tommy Hughes and Ray Starr split the day. Al Benton and Alejandro Carrasquel provided clutch runs and seven-hit games in extras, Eddie Stewart delivered a pinch-hit triple in the tenth for Pittsburgh.
The article argues the press scrutiny of heavyweight champ Joe Louis distracts from his service as a corporal. It notes Louis owes about $117,000 in income tax and sought an extension, while promotions and rights tied to fights spark controversy. Army officials warn a fight could force policy changes across boxing service members.
Chicago June 22 Ben Hogan weighing about 185 pounds won the Hale America tournament at Ridgemoor Club with a 271 total over 72 holes, beating Jimmy Demaret and Mike Turnesa who tied for second at 274. Spectators totaled near 8,000 as Hogan clinched with a 68 final round.
Kansas City Blues take sole first in the American Association after beating Toledo 8 0 and 4 1 while Milwaukee suffers injuries and a five game skid. Columbus sweeps the Brewers by 6 2 and 4 1 to widen the gap. Louisville stalls and Minneapolis splits with Millers. Indianapolis handles St Paul 5 1 and 2 0.
Dr. Ernest W. Reid of the War Production Board told Kansas City listeners that magnesium for light metals and gas and oil for synthetic rubber can be produced in Kansas as cheaply as anywhere. He warned the postwar prosperity depends on capitalizing these natural resources and noted KU and K State officials attended the session.
Rain soaked the local diamond forced the Lawrence Royal Crowns game against the Rudy Patricks of Kansas City to be postponed yesterday. The Royal Crowns will travel to Wadsworth next Sunday to face the Adsworth team.
Mrs Ward Wyrick and children from St Paul visited sister Mrs Malcolm Steele and family. Kansas City visitors included Mr and Mrs Fred Lilly and niece and John Turner home called on. Howard LeSueur spent the weekend with his parents before returning to work in Kansas City. The Lillies and Steels, De Soto and Corliss residents, altered a John Turner henhouse approach with cement steps. A Gress helper left for Independence and a Kansas City replacement was hired. The Zarings moved from De Soto to Hal Robinson property. The Baileys of Lawrence visited Herbert Bailey and family with Mrs Bailey staying a few weeks. A hay shed on George Corliss farm collapsed in a windstorm. several trees were uprooted. Dent home received F D Scovill of De Soto Friday night.
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