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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1947
Page
8
Brooklyn defeated Chicago 4-2 as the Pirates halted the New York Yankees’ five game win streak. Key contributors included Jackie Rotansen and Herman in a tightly fought game with both sides testing pitching. The Dodgers and Braves impact was noted as the league pursues the pennant.
A garbled report details a stage five run rally at Paray Park with a lead by Bernein and a close finish. Mentions of multiple names and places hint at a local race or track event with an uncertain ending and a time around 4 LM.
Readers will see a two game slate at Haskell Diamond on Sunday afternoon. The first game features Haskell and Lawrence merchants with a 2 80 start. Ottawa Summer Americas and Lrcian teams are set for a heated second district league ERMe contest.
Benny Zienvara starred for Ewatt Blackwell, scoring three runs and a double while stealing a base to pace a 6 3 victory over St Louis. Ernie Benham earned the win as Pirates blanked Cube for the second straight win.
American League results highlight tense races as teams contend for top spots. Key contenders include Savcse Club and rivals with points tally tight. Standings show early leaders, close margins, and emerging performers shaping the season.
Carl DeRose pitched a perfect game with 26 strikeouts as Kansas City shut out Minneapolis five to zero. He retired 27 batters, facing no baserunners, while Cliff Mapes drove in three runs, including an 11th inning homer for insurance. The win extended Kansas City's lead to six games in the division.
Last night Sig Eps defeated Six Eg Epes 42 0 and the Sigma Chis won hosting a lively game. Errors and early scoring flustered the opposition as Sig Eps used a key single and strong defensive plays to push across runs. The Sigma Chis rallied with solid hitting in the later innings to secure their victory amid a park full of cheering fans.
Disjointed notes discuss Harry E. Morrows sports slants and Oklahoma football figures from Norman. Mentions include ex Washington Red, Dick Hanks era at Hashell Institute, Southwestern, Marquette, and line mentor role with Haltimore Colts. Ticket sales for Snowers home games rise as Oklahoma adds a fifth game at Owen Field.
A June 27 meeting in Lincoln Nebraska will address Oklahoma A and Six conference rules. Committee secretary Sam Brostirky of Union Wossourt says the gathering aims to finalize and publish conference regulations. Proceedings focus on membership criteria and the central coach issue amid league tension.
The Majorettes beat the Walkers 5 to 2 at South Park, capturing their first win of the season while the Walkers drop to 1-2 after three starts. The victory marks the Majorettes second consecutive win over the Walkers in recent play.
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