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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1947
Page
6
Bobby Feller returned to top form shutting out Chicago 9 to 3 in an exhibition game. The Yankees rallied as he struck out batters and delivered a strong performance over Brooklyns and Boston Braves, with notable support from teammates and the crowd reacting to his dominant pitching.
Yesterday’s results highlight several league games with New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Milwaukee. Notable scores include a 7 3 victory for New York over Boston and a Chicago win against Philadelphia.
Barry Merrew reviews Kansas University sports news noting changes at center after the second semester. Fisher, 18, and freshman from Mt. Vernon Jana is a steady scorer while Rod Kline, a freshman from Ft. Doe Me, figures as pivot options. Sauer plans to lean on Dick Monroe, a 205 pound transfer from Oble-A apt, and notes Fulcher’s potential shift to center if Fisher graduates.
Don Sneegan pitched a two hitter for the Scottish Rites who improved to 3-0 by defeating the Elks 7 to 1 at South Park. Key hits came from Jim Schmitendorf, Stanton Bail, Alvin Dark, and Bill Pulliam who drove in four runs and scored twice. Pulliam slugged a four RBI day including a long two run blow in the fifth. Louie Philips and Dave Finley added the other hits for the Elks.
Haskell defeated 16 to 2 amid a scrappy City Soft League game. Key plays by Peyton Se and Marie helped Haskell gain early momentum while Wordawa and Hareene tried to rally for the rivals.
The group debated the Agei application and Oklahoma A M membership while a conference meeting neared adjournment. Army grid star Lt Ald Tucker wed Patricia Small in a military ceremony in Miami and headed to New Orleans for their honeymoon after the ceremony.
Movement grows to overhaul NCAA districts amid scheduling glitches. Navy missed a chance due to misaligned district and schedule, with other schools affected. The piece notes ticket application misreads, regional eligibility concerns, and various regional issues surrounding college sports alignment.
Amvets defeated Paper Mill 13 to 9 at South Park last night led by three hits from Ware and Stewart. Coombs pitched for Amvets with five walks and one strikeout as both teams had 12 errors total in a loose fielding game. Paper Mill’s Adde hit a home run with one on in the third inning and added three RBIs overall.
Diamond Personalities recount yesterday's baseball results with multiple players across teams. Highlights include a pair of early homers, a late rally by Giants and Dodgers, and notable performances by Wariner Cardinale and Margin.
An Associated Press note highlights Skeeter Newsome hitting a grand slam in the second inning, his 11th year in the major leagues, powering a victory as the Indians defeated the New York team 5 to 1. Bobby Feller pitched the win, with a double by Irune supporting the effort.
A garbled report lists various baseball player names and teams from the American and National Leagues. Mentions players such as Feller Newhouser and Slaughter with scattered team references and next week schedule hints.
In a key moment of the 54th national collegiate golf championship, Charles Babe Linde of Denver faces Charles Coe of Oklahoma at the University of Michigan course. Quarterfinal brackets coalesce with Lambie against O Coyle, Barcla against Campbell, Ward against Stafford, and others shaping the next round.
Bartlesville clubs secure straight wins in the Kansas Oklahoma Missouri league. Oilers extend winning streak to ten with a 9-2 victory over Miami Owls. Chanute upsets Carthage 7-0, Chanute beats Cubs 7-0 while Carthage wins first game 6-1 over Ponca City. Dodgers rally to beat Cardinals in late matchup.
Emporia State releases a tentative 1947 football schedule with nine games eight opponents named plus five in the Central Conference. Homecoming is tentatively set for October. The slate includes games at Colorado State and against Southwestern College Winfield, plus matchups with State Teachers at Hays and others listed from sources.
The St Paul Saints defeated the first place Kansas City Blues in a twin bill 5-3 and 6-2, trimming the Blues’ pennant lead. Milwaukee and Minneapolis split their games, the Millers winning 10-8 then losing 5-7, as Lee powered Indianapolis in another noted clash.
Hutchinson moves to fourth place after two decisive wins in a recent rctual bill. The Tigers defeated Fort Smith 6-2 and 7-2, while St Joseph fell 7-4 to Topeka. Salina edged Muskogee R-2 and Leavenworth beat Joplin 12-4. Harold Howey, Kansas State football hopeful, recovers from elbow and knee surgery and is noted as Wildcats’ top basketball scorer.
Kansas City weekly list shows Neat Week City League 50ft Ball games with venues across South Turk Woodlawn and South Park. Matches feature Woods Green Fine at Woodlawn-Oters and Sigma Chis at Woandiawn. Weathered by 1944 era notes, the schedule lists opponents including Rural Life Wesnesday and Ober'n with Stuarts AY Womilawn-Green Bros. vs. Ober'n. Jockey Thomas Smith dies after Ak-Sar-Ben track crash in Omaha.
Flora K. Lemart of Wahoo Nebraska has been elected to an assistantship in the circulation department at the University of Kansas Library in Lawrence, beginning June 23. She holds a library certificate from Kansas State Teachers College Emporia, a B S from the University of Nebraska and a master's from Colorado State College of Education.
At 7 am in Lawrence a public sale of various household items takes place on Minos streets. Items include furniture such as a walnut bedroom suite, study desk, chair sets, dressers, chest, washer, baby bed, curtains, lamps, rugs, a breakfront, and kitchenware. Also listed are tools, toys, fruit board, garbage pails, wheelbarrow, and unlisted items. Auctioneer Joy, clerk Cand Mepophes.
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