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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1939

Page

10

Millers Take Narrow Lead With Twin Wins Over Blues

Millers move to half a game atop the American Association after a two game sweep of Milwaukee. In game one Vince DiMaggio sparked a 7 5 victory with a string of homers and doubles, while Sugar Cain contributed a two hit game in support. The night featured four double plays and five doubles as Minneapolis closed the gap with Kansas City and St. Paul.

Minneapolis Kansas City St. Paul Minneapolis Millers American Association Millers Kansas City Blues Milwaukee Brewers Milwauke Jim Wasdell Jim Potahl Roy Pfleger Cain Miller Blues Johnny Babich Babich Vince DiMaggio

Paper Mill Beats Topeka Team in Exhibition Thriller

The Paper Mill squad rallied in the seventh inning for a 6 4 victory over Topeka Bruce Service Station in an exhibition softball game at Woodlawn. After Topeka led early, Wood’s pitcher Woods limited hits until a late three‑run burst, Girard driving in the final run on a wild pitch by Anglish.

Paper Mill Woodlawn Bruce Service Station Topeka Woods Mill Boys Mill Girard Anglish Ini Huxman Hawks

Fast Kansas City Club To Face Semi-Pros Sunday

The Lawrence Semi-Pros, unbeaten since recent additions, meet the Rudy Patrick nine of Kansas City at Holcom's grove Sunday at 2:30 PM. Local lineup lists Landis, W Houk, Halcem, Johnson, Coffin, Johanning, Merkel, Dugan, Brass with pitchers Dugan and Brass.

Lawrence Rudy Patrick Kansas City Holcom’s Grove Landis W.houk H. Houk Halcem Johnson Coffin Johanning Merkel Dugan Brass

Indians Beat Yankees 3 1 and 7 1 in 1960 repeat at Cleveland

The Associated Press notes that a year ago the Cleveland Indians defeated the New York Yankees 3 1 and 7 1 before 67 459 at Cleveland Stadium to widen the AL lead to 314 games and drop New York to third.

Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Cleveland Stadium New York Sarah Palfrey Fane U.S Mariel Horn Germany California Los Angeles John Ly Stanford Jack Torrance L. 7

Turf racing returns at Arlington Park this year

Chicago Arlington Park will revive turf racing this year on the mile grass course in the infield. Worker ants have a life span of almost seven years.

Chicago Arlington Park

Signor Galento Faces Off In Roundup of Boxing Notes

Summit NJ June 23 Eddie Brie tz reports playful jabs about Tony Galento preparing for Louis fight. Spinach wager from R E Long of Poplar Mont hints at future stake in Long garage if Galento wins. Braggadocio aside, Galento’s stamina appears tested while Dizzy Dean’s Army era tale surfaces.

Eddie Brietz Summit N. J Galento R. E. Long Poplar Mont Tony Louis

Who Said 15 Rounds in Niagara Falls

The Niagara Falls Gazette reports on local sports and crossovers with boxing, noting plans to interrupt a game for blow-by-blow coverage of the Louis Galento heavyweight bout. It mentions Kennedy Jones and a Pearl Harbor of bets, plus college football heat and odds in California and New Jersey.

Niagara Falls Gazette Joe Louis Tony Galento will _procee California Galento Louis Jersey Newark

Baseball scores from national and league games

National League Chicago 7 Boston 1 Pittsburgh and New York 7 St. Louis 11 Philadelphia 5. American League Washington 3 Cleveland 6 Detroit 5 New York 6 Chicago 1 Boston 7 St. Louis 3. Western Association Watchinson 2 2 Muskogee 1 6 Springfield 8 Topeka 4 Joplin St Joseph 7 Fort Smith 6 Salina 2. American Association Toledo 4 Indianapolis 3 Kansas City 2 1 St Paul 0 7 Minneapolis 756 Milwaukee 5 5 Louisville Columbus rain.

Aimericans Association Minneapolis Gale Kansas City Indianapolis al Oo St.aulake Louisville Ac Milwaukee Toledo National Cincinnati St. Louis Philadelphia New York Soo Boston Cleveland Detroit Chicago Ely Ane Washington St Louis Pittsburgh Watchinson Muskogee Springfield Topeka Joplin St. Joseph Fort Smith Salina St. Paul Louisville Columbus

Dykes Open to Long Term Contract as White Sox Loom

Jimmy Dykes may leave the White Sox for another major league club seeking a long term deal. One club showed interest about a year ago but backed away. Jimmy Braddock earns 1500 for refereeing Krieger Hostak in Seattle on June 27 and will umpire in Yakima the day before and try to return for Louis vs Galento on June 28. Joe DiMaggio praises the Sox as the best and most merciless jockeys in the majors.

Jimmy Dykes White Sox Jimmy Braddock Krieger Hostak Seattle Yakima Louis Galento Joe DiMaggio

Kaunas University Wins European Basketball Title

The American Way notes Milwaukee based University of Kaunas won the European basketball championship coached by Whitey Budrunas, the former Marquette star who is expected home shortly.

American Way Milwaukee Lithuania University of Kaunas Whitey Budrunas Marquette

No Handicap Tennis Letter Awarded at Iowa

The sole varsity tennis letter this year at Iowa went to Bob Sandler of Des Moines who plays with one arm.

Iowa Bob Sandler Des Moines

Phillips Gets Around Wilkes-Barre

Eddie Phil lips Wilkes-Barre manager has been with 15 clubs in organized baseball.

Phillips Wilkes-Barre Eddie Phillips

PREPPING FOR PAR By Art Krenz

Golf writer explains why beginners top the ball and how to fix it. Key causes include looking up, lifting the head, weight shifting to the left leg, and keeping the left arm straight at impact. Tips promise quick cures.

May Have Chance for Galento Louis Title Fight

Gayle Talbot notes Tony Galento trains hard five days before the bout with Joe Louis. Louis remains a heavy favorite though Galento shows improved condition and power with a fast left, hinting at a potential upset in the high stakes heavyweight championship. Jim Braddock contests the odds, calling Galento dangerous if he fights today as he did yesterday.

New York Tony Galento Palooka Joe Louis Galento Constanty Louis Dempsey Firpo Jim’ Braddock Tony Jim Chicago Joe

Saints Seek Stadium Dedication Win in St Joseph

In St Joseph Missouri the Saints aim to rebound at home against Muskogee as Western Association marks baseballs 100th birthday with a stadium dedication. Tom Fairweather attends. Saint riding fourth place tie with Topeka after an 8 7 loss to Joplin. Fort Smith leads Joplin by four percentage points after a 6 2 win over Salina.

St. Joseph St. Joseph’s Saints Joplin Muskoge Western Association Tom Fairweather Saints Topeka Ned Tighe Miners Fort Smith Salina Schroeder Vonahnen Herb Wilson Springfield Kenneth Burkhart Cardinal Hutchinson Muskogee Pirates Reds

Lawrence rifle and pistol club weekly shoot results

Petrie led with 280 followed by Hinton 278 Liebrand 274 and Rutter 273 in aggregate from three positions. Three possibles were 100 in prone for Rutter Hinton and Petrie. Next shoot set for Wednesday at Fowler range 7 30.

Petrie Hinton Liebrand Rutter Lawrence Rifle and Pistol Club Fowler Shows

Stars Pace Wins as Yankees Sweep White Sox

Yesterday George Selkirk hit his 11th homer of the season and added a RBI single as the Yankees swept the White Sox. Dizzy Dean pitched six solid innings for the Cubs in a win over the Bees. Ray Mueller drove in four with two doubles for the Pirates in a victory over the Giants. Mort Cooper worked five scoreless innings and had three hits to beat the Phillies. Frank Hayes and Chubby Dean spark Athletics comeback while Bloodworth two doubles pace Senators past Indians.

George Selkirk Yankees New York White’ Sox Dizzy Dean Cubs Bees Ray Mueller Pirates Giants Mort Cooper Cardinals Phillies Frank Hayes Chubby Dean Athletics Tigers Jim Bloodworth Senators Washington Indians Philip K. Wrigley Chicago Cubs Chicago Jerome Herman Dean Boston Bees Bruins Althe Reds Dean Ole Diz Augie Galan New York Giants Terrymen Pittsburgh Joe Bowman St. Louis Cardinals Lou Warneke Cincinnati Brooklyn New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Ailey Donald Donald Sox Jack Wilson St. Louis Browns Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Athletics Detroit Power

Classified Page Habit Builds Daily Reading Routine

Readers cultivate a daily habit by reviewing the classified page for small ads and local notices. The practice helps track sales, jobs, and services, while keeping residents informed about community offerings and opportunities.

Rules Emphasized to Warn Fighters in Louis Galento Bout

Pompton Lakes N J June 23 The New York State athletic commission weighs a strong warning for Joe Louis and Tony Galento ahead of the Yankee Stadium bout A major foul rule disqualification could occur for downed opponents knee hitting and unruly behavior Gen John J Phelan warns officials and reporters of strict enforcement with both fighters training amid the warning.

Pompton Lakes N. J Joe Louis Tony Galento Yankee Stadium New York State Athletic Commission John J. Phelan Joe

Rinky Dinks Win Playoff Inning Over Cubs

With the game tied 1 to 1 after seven innings, the Rinky Dinks erupted for three runs in the playoff inning to defeat the Cubs in Twilight League action at Southpark. The Dinks scored first in the third, the Cubs answered in the fifth, but three late runs sealed the win.

Rinky Dinks Cubs Southpark

Auto Service Defeats Lions in Senior League Game

Auto Service scored six runs in the fifth and ten in the sixth to win 17 to 4 over the Lions in Southpark last night. The Lions started with three runs but quit after the sixth inning as Auto Service batted around.

Auto Service Lions Southpark

Lone Star and Ober's Hawks Clash in Local Ball Night

Junction City defeats Concordia 10 to 3 while Beloit edges Marysville 5 to 4 and Manhattan beats Fairbury 7 to 6 in 12 innings. Milwaukee players sign for VFW county and state softball tournaments and are fingerprinted to verify rosters.

Junction City Concordia Beloit Marysville Manhattan Fairbury Milwaukee

Cubs win as Dizzy scatters six hits in early lead

Cubs star Dizzy Dean wins his fourth straight decision, limiting the Boston Bees to six hits in a 7 1 victory. Augie Galan belts a bases loaded homer as Chicago jumps to a five run second inning and extends their undefeated stretch to six games.

Dizzy CUBS

Bordagaray Honored by Retail Grocers Association

Reds outfielder Bordagaray, who operates a Bakersfield grocery in the off season, is made a lifetime member of the Retail Grocers' Association.

Bordagaray Cincinnati Frenchy Reds Bakersfield Calif Retail Grocers’ Association

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