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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1942
Page
8
Veterans Claude Passeau and William Walters shined with strong pitching as the Chicago Cubs toppled the Phillies 3 1 and the Reds beat the Giants 4 3 in ten innings. Cardinals dropped both ends of a double header to Boston widening the gap in the standings.
The recap notes the Yankees defeating the Browns 7 5 to lead the American League, Washington rowing team triumphing at Poughkeepsie, Jos Scott winning the national decathlon three years ago, Henry Picard claiming the anthracite open golf title in Scranton, and Bryan Grant’s comeback at Wimbledon despite an ankle injury.
The excerpt lists results and fixtures with teams such as Boston, St. Louis, New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Muskogee, Topeka, Hutchinson, Joplin and Fort Smith. It notes a replay protest from June 1 and a postponed game at Fort Smith vs Springfield.
New York reports Fats Henry, a former All America lineman and ex athletic director at Washington and Jefferson, will attend an eastern Pennsylvania scholastic football coaches clinic as a student to refresh coaching skills for the upcoming season. Veteran coaches and younger players alike may return as many older men rejoin the field with some entering the armed forces. The potential for old formations like the flying wedge and the T is noted for next fall.
In 1934 the federal government handed obsolete WWII ambulances to the Iowa State College athletic council. After remodels including new wheels they served as trucks at the athletic plant. Athletic Director George Veenker later recovered eight tires for a salvage drive. A golf club anecdote from Washington recalls a rookie caddie told to take the pin.
Jim Reed headlines Burlington Hawk-Eye Gazette with a quip on overbearing duties. The column ties military service and sports pressure to performance at the plate, hinting at a broader caution for athletes facing dual responsibilities.
Service Dept Mason Bunky Brunson reports from Parris Island as Walter Ziegenbein of Camp Callan sustains a broken arm in a pitching bid for the camp ball team. An invitation track meet at Corpus Christi, Texas, on Saturday lists competitors for the naval air station event.
The Reds stay within reach of Brooklyn in the National League title chase. Bill McKechnie cites strong pitching from Ray Starr Johnny Vander Meer Paul Derringer Bucky Walters and Johnny Riddle with relief from Clyde Shoun and Joe Beggs. Cincinnati overcame seven injured players including Max Marshall and still added margin after a rough stretch.
Air station reps and college sprinters including Dianas Campbell Kane Pete Watkins Sparky Ricks Ken Stallings Texas A and M Pete Owens Howard Payne U and others tour Fort Lewis Washington where Corp. Marvin Ward notes the course is laid out as well as any in the Pacific Northwest.
Teen golfer Jeanne Cline from Bloomington Illinois dominates the scene at the Western Open with a strong display of driving and putting. She defeats Betty Brown of Texarkana 1 up after 17 holes and eyes a quarter final against Dorothy Kirby of Atlanta.
Al Milnar pitched Indians to a shutout over the Athletics allowing no hits in the last six innings and homered. Johnny Humphries hurled a shutout for the White Sox against the Senators, with Turner delivering a bases loaded homer. DiMaggio drove in two for the Yankees in a rally against the Browns. Tobin and Donovan each won for the Braves in a doubleheader with Donovan allowing five hits in the second game. Walters earned his ninth win for the Reds aided by Haas’s tenth inning homer. Passeau held the Phillies to four hits for win number 11. Wagner blanked the Tigers in a 1-0 Sox victory.
The report lists top runners batters and pitchers from the American and National Leagues, naming Gordon New York and Doerr Boston among batting leaders, Williams with home runs and runs batted in, Spence Washington, Mize New York, and Reiser Brooklyn for various categories. It notes Puig positions and a closing ad for vacation subscriptions to the Journal-World at 40 cents monthly.
New York June 25 Mickey Harris former Boston Red Sox southpaw is home from the Canal Zone on furlough to join Lieut Gordon Cochrane s army navy all star squad in Cleveland He hopes to pitch part of the game and will resume his Red Sox career after the war Harris serves in coast artillery and will wear his service uniform in the all star game while praising teammates and the chance to play again after training at Great Lakes.
The field of 64 was cut to 16 at Bend Indiana as 36 hole match play begins with Earl Stewart of LSU, defending champ, a clear favorite amid upset wins. New dark horses include Manuel de la Torre Northwestern and midshipman David Paul US Naval Academy, while Yale brothers Bill and Bob Kuntz rise as contenders.
Kansas City defeated Columbus 8 to 7 behind Johny Johnson seven hit game with two singles and two runs while Toledo edged Milwaukee 1 to 0 on Johnny Mar cum two hit effort. Indianapolis beat Minneapolis 6 to 1 as Hogsett allowed six hits in the win. Louisville and Paul were idle in the American Association standings. A new shorthand and typewriting class to be organized at the Business College starting July 1.
Heavyweight champion Joe Louis arrives at Ft Riley for training with the cavalry school as celebrities and athletes relocate near Manhattan and Junction City. Javelin star Warren Fieandt from Wichita East, Navy service calls, and coaches like Elmer Schaake move to nearby sites. several others pursue athletic and public roles in the region.
A bulletin style puzzle page listing horizontal and vertical clues including a former English ruler, music notes, verbs and nouns, and abbreviations. Contains entries for fish, birds, elements, and measurements alongside wordplay prompts and miscellaneous definitions.
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